HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 565 - 5-29-1997 - COMMISSIONERMan". Irey
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Minute No. 565
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, May 29, 1997
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Irey,
Burns and Ford. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Linda Hands, Secretary; Attorney Jim
McCune, County Solicitor; Melanie Finney, Joyce Dano, and Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Paul
Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Lorna Amorose, Robert Lamendola, Deborah
Medina, Gary Riley and Angie Veltri, Tax Assessment Office; Nancy Bielawski and Patty Ondash, Purchasing
Office; Glenn Alterio, Public Defender; Ed Sukal, Airport; Edward Hanna, Parks, John Ostovic, Tom Roman and
Robert Strnisha, Maintenance Department; Joann Metz and Sue Orrick, Commissioners' Office; Mary Lynn
Spilak, Christine Barnhart, Richard Hager, and Rose Starinsky, Aging Services Office; Gina Manfredi, Children
and Youth Department; Kathy Ross, EMA; Warden Joe Pelzer, Richard Brezenski, Sidney Campbell, Ed Strawn,
John Temas and Robert Valentine, Correctional Facility; Kenneth Leonard, Maybelle Alderson, Jeannine Kinskey,
Ronald Bogan, Diane Wiencek and John (Jack) Morris, Washington County Health Center; Pastor Tom Ravasio,
Mon Valley Community Church of God; Jack Pavella, John Gregor, Jim Wilson and Karen Sulc, Washington
Kiwanis Club; Evelyn Vandever, Past Executive Director, Presbyterian Medical Center; Rick Bertagnolli, Coach,
California University of Pennsylvania Lady Vulcans softball team; Danielle Penner, Kerry Novak, and Melissa
Mader, softball team members; Russell Crupe, David Scott, Tim Dunkle, David Howard, Bryan Latkanich, Shawn
Blumer, Corrections Officers; Washington City Chief of Police Ed Cochran, Corporal Kevin Brown, Lieutenant J.
R. Sweeny, Sergeant Bob Wilson; Vijay Nemani and Christopher Luppino, Patrolmen, City of Washington
Policemen; Kris Schiffbauer, Herald Standard; Sandy Trozzo, Observer Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy
Thomas, Valley Independent; and J. R. Wheeler, CUTV.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and introduced Reverend Tom
Ravasio who lead the meeting with prayer.
Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans' Affairs, lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 564 dated May 15, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 564 be approved as presented.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Commissioners presented a Proclamation to the Washington Kiwanis Club for Washington Kiwanis
Appreciation Day on June 14, 1997.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Evelyn (Vande) Vandever, Past Executive Director of the
Presbyterian Medical Center, for Barrier Awareness Month.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamations.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bill McGowen, Director of Administration, presented Perfect Attendance Certificates for 1996 to the
Courthouse Square, Jail and Health Center employees that were present at the Commissioners' Meeting.
The Commissioners presented Certificates to the California University of Pennsylvania Lady Vulcans
softball team and their coach Rick Bertagnolli. It was noted that the Lady Vulcans captured the 1997 NCAA
Division II National Softball Champions title.
The Commissioners presented to Floyd Laubham, of the Planning Commission, a Plaque for 30 years
service with the County. Mr. Laubham will be retiring on May 30, 1997.
The Commissioners presented Certificates to Jail employees and the Washington City Police for their quick
action on May 24, 1997, which resulted in apprehending and returning two inmates to the Washington
Correctional Facility after an attempted escape.
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OLD BUSINESS
Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Linen Supplies and Office Supplies be tabled for further
review.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the foregoing bids.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases with reference to the following projects:
1. Contract to El Grande Industries, Inc. - Second Street Parking Lot, Westminster Playground and
Mounds Park Recreation Improvements - City of Monongahela
2. Contract to Amberwood, Inc. - Nellie Avenue Reconstruction Project - Dunlevy Borough
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Extension to the Lease
Agreement with Peno's Enterprises, Inc. for an additional two years at the same rate of $1,100.00 per month.
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This Lease is to provide office space for District Justice Amati. The term of this extension would be from July 1,
1997 through June 30, 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension to the Lease Agreement with Peno's
Enterprises, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Carole Beck
for court stenography in the Domestic Relations Office for the period of one year. The cost of this Agreement
would be $12.00 per docket, of which 66% would be reimbursable from the State.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with Carole Beck as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Airport Land
Lease Agreement with Linda Fahey. The Addendum amends the provisions of the original lease and subsequent
addendums.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the Airport Land Lease
Agreement with Linda Fahey as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns- Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Sublease Agreement between the
Washington Agricultural Fair, Inc. and the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation for the John
White Hose located at the Fairgrounds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a Hazardous ,
Materials Response Fund Grant application to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This yearly
Grant is designated to enhance ongoing County efforts to develop and maintain the hazardous materials safety
program. The amount of this Grant would be $10,000.00 and would not involve any County cost.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving submission of the Hazardous Materials Response
Fund Grant application as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements
for FY 96/97 with the following:
Highland School, Inc. - Marianna Colleen Nickisher - North Charleroi
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement between the
County for its Children and Youth Social Services and Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning
Commission to provide Drug and Alcohol Services to Children and Youth clients in the amount of $25,842.00 for
the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement between the County for its
Children and Youth Social Services and the Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Mini Grant Agreements with
reference to the Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission with the following agencies:
Washington City Police - $2,500.00
Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps, Washington - $2,187.84
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Mini Grant Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the Tax Assessment Office (or Tax Claim Bureau) be
authorised to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or
personal property tax:
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1. Glen A. & Gary A. Proie
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4676 Echo Glen
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
District: Speers Borough
Parcel ID No: 610-022-00-00-0005-00
Amount: $1.607.81
Tax I.D. #25-1434943
2. Jack B. Piatt
P.O. Box 396
Meadowlands, PA 15347
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No: 170-017-00-00-0013-05
Amount: $297.38
S. S. No. 210-14-2458
3. Daniel Laska & Thaddeus Paterra
%L.W. Buck & Company
P.O. Box 337
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
Parcel No: 110-010-00-00-0011-00
Amount: $72.24
S. S. No. 251-16-1995
4. Joseph Jr. & Betty Zirwas
P.O. Box 145, 320 Coal Street
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald Borough
Parcel No: 470-018-00-03-0003-00
Amount: $27.00
S. S. No. 166-24-5469
5. Jeffrey A. & Denise A. Griffith
301 Lindenwood Road St. 110
Malvern, PA 19355
District: Washington 5th Ward
Marcel No: 750-004-00-00-0004-00
Amount: $106.45
S. S. No. 181-40-9575
6. Tri State Hydraulics, Inc.
1250 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel No: 160-003-00-00-0001-00
Amount: $1.736.64
Tax I.D. #25-1398924
7. Terence & Billie Sue Serbak
298 Country Club Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canonsburg 1st Ward
Parcel No: 090-013-00-00-0013-00
Amount: $5.17
8. Phillip S. & Dorothy A. Kantor
% L. W. Buck & Company
P.O. Box 337
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward
Parcel No: 100-006-00-01-0015-00
Amount: $228.44
S. S. No. 251-78-4831
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval payment to Francis
Chiappetta, Real Estate Appraisor, in the total amount of $807.67. This represents the appraisal fee for the
Washington Northgate tax assessment appeal ($437.80) and the Washington Westgate tax assesssment appeal
($369.87).
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the payment to Francis Chiappetta as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Paul Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (REBID)
1. Greenwood Pharmacy
109 South Sharpsville Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
Total Bid: $25,814.00 (based on estimated quantities)
A Bid Bond in the in the amount of $2,581.40 accompanied the bid.
2. The Burrows Company
791 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15095
Total Bid: $20.000.00 (based on estimated quantities)
An Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Parr Emergency Product Sales, Inc.
6106 Branch Road
Galloway, OH 43119
Total Bid: $27,266.00 (based on estimated quantities)
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,726.60 accompanied the bid.
4. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $20.860.00 (based on estimated quantities)
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Diamond Medical Supply/Diamond Drugs, Inc.
1500 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA 15701-2453
Total amount of bid: $19,918.25 (based on estimated quantities)
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $1,991.83 accompanied the bid.
6. Alpine Gloves, Inc.
41093 County Center Drive
Temecula, CA 92591
Total amount of bid: $17,842.30 (based on estimated quantities)
An Official Check in the amount of $1,784.23 accompanied the bid.
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7. Owens & Minor
One Stuart Plaza
Greensburg, PA 15601
€ Total amount of bid: $21.353.94 (based on estimated quantities)
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8. Red Line Medical Supply
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Total amount of bid: $21.926.90 (based on estimated quantities)
a A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
9. Druzak Medical, Inc.
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Total amount of bid: $19,168.70(based on estimated quantities)
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:00 a.m.
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