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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 566 - 6-12-1997 - COMMISSIONER578 _ — — Diana L. Irey - - J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr. MINUTE i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 566 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, June 12, 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, and Ford. Absent being: Commissioner Burns, who was on vacation. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Linda Hands, Secretary; Attorney Jim McCune, County Solicitor; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Sue Orrick, Executive Secretary; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; President Judge Gladden and Chris Brady, Court Administrator; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Ken Barna, Director of Revenue; Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans' Affairs; Reverend John Taylor, First Christian Church; Robert Umstead, Director of Redevelopment Authority; Stan Rockovich, Director of Adult Probation; Shellie Dubbs, Shannon Smith; Rick Miller, Karen Silbaugh; Randy Jackson; and Don Morris, Adult Probation Officers; Dr. Barry Parks, Health Center Administrator; Marcia McEwen, Public Relations Coordinator, Washington Hospital; Doug Skarwgn, The Galbreath Company; Vicki Bryan, Parks Department; Malcom Morgan, Director of the Economic Development; Katie McCune, Ashley Rowles, Kirsten Sears, Jordan Supler, winners of the National Road Heritage Art and Essay Contest; Nellie Jacobs, Tax Collector of Long Branch Borough; Estella Kaukonen, interested citizen; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent. Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. and introduced Reverend John Taylor who lead the meeting with prayer. Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans' Affairs, lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: The Commissioners presented Certificates to Probation Officers of the Adult Probation Office for graduating first or second in their State Training Academy Class. Judge Gladden and Chris Brady announced the Officers. The Commissioners presented to Dr. Barry Parks a Plaque in appreciation of his dedication and hard work as the Washington County Health Center Administrator for the past 13 years. The Commissioners presented to Marcia McEwen, a Proclamation celebrating Washington Hospital's Centennial in the community. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the Proclamation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented to the winners of the National Road Heritage Art and Essay Contest C I Certificates and Checks for their participation in the contest. C -- - 7 9 Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. �a g� — -- Joseph A. Ford Sr. -MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Max Morgan and Vicki Bryan introduced the following winners of the contest: Katie McCune 1st place Ashley Rowles 2nd place Kirsten Sears 3rd place Jordon Supler 4th place The Commissioners presented to Nellie Jacobs, a Certificate in honor of her 92nd birthday and for being a Tax Collector in Long Branch Borough. Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for the Disposition of Parcel No. 13-C in the Donora Southgate Urban Renewal Project. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. r Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for the Disposition of Parcel No. 29 in the Southpointe Economic Development Project. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 565, dated May 29, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 565 be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) OLD BUSINESS Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Medical Supplies be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals: 1. Alpine Gloves, Temecula, CA 2. Owens & Minor, Greensburg, PA 3. Redline Medical Supply, Golden Valley, MN Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Office Supplies be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals: 5I $ 0 - -- — - Diana L. Irey - - - - - J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1. Adolph Sufrin, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA 2. Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 3. Stenograph L.L.C., Mt. Prospect, IL Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Linen Supplies be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals: 1. Diversified Corporate Management Service, Inc., Cresson, PA 2. General Medical Corporation, Brooklyn Heights, OH 3. Harbor Linen Company, Cherry Hill, NJ 4. Mamaux Supply Company, Pittsburgh, PA 5. Star Linen, Inc., Morrestown, NJ 6. Standard Textile Company, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 7. Textile Sales, Inc., Baltimore, MD Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bids for Linen Supplies as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - 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. Sale of Parcel No. 29 in Southpointe to ORIX GF Southpointe Venture (The Galbreath Company) 2. Sale of Parcel No. 13-C in the Donora Southgate Urban Renewal Project 3. Contract award to Green Acres Contracting Company for the Route 43-California Technology Park Highway System NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Pulse Net for the purpose of providing Internet services for Washington County. This would be a one year contract with an option to renew for a second year. The cost of this contract would include a one time cost of $5,295.00 and a total yearly cost of $3,900.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Pulse Net as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a State Contract Purchase of a Paragon Mail Processor from Pitney Bowes at a cost of $19,630.00. This would replace the current postage machine in the Purchasing Office. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the State Contract Purchase as per above. -------- Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 581 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the authorization to begin the consultant selection process by advertising requests for proposals from interested consulting firms in connection with a Grant in the amount of $30,00.00 that the Parks and Recreation Department received from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National Resources, Keystone Community Grant Program. It was noted that the technical assistance grant will be utilized to update the existing Master Plans for the County Park System and prepare a comprehensive recreational, parks and open space plan for Washington County. The funding ratio for the grant is 50% State, 50% County. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the requests for Proposals for the Parks and Recreation Department as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a preapplication for an Aviation Development Grant through PaDOT, Bureau of Aviation five projects at the Washington County Airport. These grants would be funded 75% by the State and 25% by the County and are for the following projects: 1. Paint Runway Markings 2. Crack Sealing the Runway 3. Snow Removal Vehicle 4. Front End Loader/Backhoe 5. Fill Material Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the preapplication for an Aviation Development Grant as per above and that the County of Washington has the funds and will make them available for its share of the project costs; said motion also authorizes the Chairman of the Board to execute the preapplication and the Chief Clerk to attest to same. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant for the Department of Public Safety in the amount of $7,323.00 for the Radiation Emergency Response Program. This grant comes from fees collected from nuclear power facilities in Pennsylvania and requires no County match. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Grant for the Department of Public Safety as per above. 582 _ - Diana L. Irey- J., Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the replacement of 100 of its 250 beds at the Washington County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Proposal from Precision X-Ray Services for mobile x-ray services and related diagnostic services at the Health Center. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, accepting the Proposal from Precision X-Ray Services as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Human Services Department to host the first regional Homeless Coalition on June 17, 1997, at the Ramada Inn, in Washington, Pa. The cost of hosting this event will be in the amount not to exceed $400.00 which will be reimbursed from the Human Services Development Fund. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the request from the Human Services Department to host the first regional Homeless Coalition as per above Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Aging Services of Washington County's Program funded budget for fiscal year 1997-98. The total budget is increased by 7% and the funding is as follows: AAA Funds $940,758.00 County Funds $152,077.00 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Aging Services of Washington County's Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. 11 Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Day Care Provider Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 583 Agreements for FY96/97: Tammy Wazny, Elrama, Pa Angela Knotts, Washington, Pa Sarah Davis, Claysville, Pa Thelma Dickinson, Brownsville, Pa Magic Castle, Pittsburgh, Pa Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Day Care Provider Agreements for FY98: UMBRELLA: DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES Center: Grouu: Familv: Center: Div -Charleroi Child Care, Charleroi Div -Monongahela Center, Monongahela Div-Monessen Center, Monessen Div-Donora Center, Donora Div-MEC School Age, Monongahela Div -Margaret Ehrardt, Belle Vernon Div -Dolores Brown, Belle Vernon Magic Years, Washington Magic Years, McMurray Happy Face, McMurray Happy Face, Washington Happy Face, Avella Kindercare, Library Kindercare, Bethel Park Kindercare, Bridgeville WAVT Child Dev. Center, Canonsburg WAVT Child Dev. Center II, Canonsburg Brighter Futures, Canonsburg Brighter Futures, Canonsburg Brighter Futures, Cecil YWCA, Washington Pigtails and Inkwells, Strabane Southvue, McMurray Children's Paradise, Finleyville Saturday's Child, Washington Wesley, Pittsburgh University Children's School, California Central Storybook Village, Houston Wee Care, Monongahela Rainbow's End, Washington Kid's World, Lawrence Mon Valley YMCA, Charleroi Gwen's Day Care, Washington Group: Peg Burnfield, Washington Kathy Maloy, Washington Ida Peck, Charleroi Bottles and Blocks, McMurray' Wee Care, Carnegie Diane Yanda, Hickory Just Us Kids, Washington Mother's Helper, Oakdale Christ United Methodist, Bethel Park Echo Child Dev., Brownsville Sunshine Kids, McMurray New Adventure, California The Tot Stop, Bentleyville Raggedy Ann's, McDonald Smart Kids, Washington The Tot Spot, Pittsburgh Country Meadows, Bridgeville Springhouse Learning, Eighty Four Little Peoples, Pittsburgh Allegheny Child Care, Pittsburgh Alphabetland, McMurray Bright Start Learning, Carnegie Oakdale Kids Korner, Oakdale Small World Day Care, Apollo World of Wonders, McMurray Highland School, Marianna Magic Castle Day Care, Pittsburgh New Adventure, Monongahela Over the Rainbow, Dunlevy Yingling Group Home, Oakdale Patricia McFaddin, N. Charleroi 584 — - — Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. _,_ __Joseph A. Ford -Sr. --- MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FY98. Familv: Unreeulated: Cathy Bayus, Washington Gina Stasiowski, Canonsburg Sandra Jones, Claysville Anita Bolin, Fredericktown Essie Scott, Canonsburg Carol Oakley, Canonsburg Ginger Sprowls, Amity Sue Radzanowski, Burgettstown Dana Myers, Strabane Donna Lynn, Langeloth Sharon Campbell, Washington Colleen Nickisher, N. Charleroi Sarah Warne, Washington Carol Antill, Washington Edwena Branch, Ellsworth Alicia Gorby, Washington Naomi Roberts, Coal Center Diane Curran, Belle Vernon Lisa Dunch, Burgettstown Santos Mendez, Slovan Bernadette Scholato, Washington Cindy Lou Parks, McDonald Elizabeth Horan, Allenport Sylvia Johnson, W. Finley Jamie Wetzel, W. Alexander Angela Knotts, Washington Tammy Wazny, Elrama Sandra Carmen, Claysville Peggy Montecalvo, Houston Cindy Tomsic, Canonsburg Kathleen Zippay, Charleroi Edna Magon, Claysville Judy Javorsky, Ellsworth Patricia Romano, Houston Geneva Close, Washington Arlene Miller, Canonsburg Sue Doyle, Eighty Four Rebecca Lacks, Washington Charles Patnesky, Lawrence Kim Reynolds, Washington Nelson Watson, McMurray Catherine Confort, Washington Mary Fries, Finleyville Paula Stilley, Finleyville Carolyn Luff, Bulger Lorri Seighman, Monongahela Cathleen Perry, "Prosperity Lori Perhach, Canonsburg Sandra Kobert, Canonsburg Elnora Miller, Washington Sarah Davis, Claysville Thelma Dickinson, Brownsville Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Day Care Provider Agreements for Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval that Bonny Levine be officially designated as the Acting Director of the Washington County Health Center until a permanent replacement is found, effective June 16, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Bonny Levine as the Acting Director of the Washington County Health Center. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval that the law firm of McCune and Vreeland handle all of Tax Assessment litigation at a rate of $2,500.00 per month. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the law firm of McCune and Vreeland to handle all of Tax Assessment litigation as per above. Roll call vote taken: C� C Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Diana L. Irey — 5 8 5 J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. ___ -__ j MIN i t T E BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �V �l WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 0 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Purchase of Service Agreements with the Cambria County Juvenile Detention Center for the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Purchase of Service Agreements with the Cambria County Juvenile Detention Center as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a Federal Concept paper for $150,000.00 and a State Concept paper for $200,000.00 to receive grants to replace the Court Flo System and interface with other court information systems. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the Concept Papers for Federal and State monies as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board the recommendation of the Prison Board at its meeting of June 11th to approve the Outmate Program and Procedures. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Outmate Program and Procedures. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - 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. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that the Tax Assessment Office (or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Ruschak First Family Ltd. Part. 111 Saratoga Drive McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel ID No: 540-010-03-04-0003-00 Amount: $107.18 S.S. No. 201-40-1271 2. Dyno Nobel, Inc. %Anthony R. Thompson 1132 Hamilton Street, Suite 201 Allentown, PA 18101 District: Donora Borough Parcel No: 240-041-00-00-0009-00 Amount: $1,523.23 (1997 County Tax) (1995 and 1996 County Tax) 586 ; - — -- Diana L. Irey - - - - - J. Bracken Burns, Sr. --- ---- Joseph A. Ford Sr. -- - — J f MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 3. Russell G. Melenyzer, Jr. (1997 County Tax) R.D. #2, Box 75 Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No: 320-007-00-00-0006-00 320-007-00-00-0008-00 Amount: $335.97 S. S. No. 198-32-4194 4. Jamie F. Froehlich, Et Al (1997 County Tax) %Prestige Bank 710 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No: 520-011-04-03-0044-OOD Amount: $262.79 S. S. No. 181-54-9881 5. David B. & Margot E. Lynn (1997 County Tax) %Peoples Heitage Bank P.O. Box 1377 Lewiston, MA 04240 District: Carroll Township Parcel No: 130-012-02-03-0014-00 Amount: $264.38 S. S. No. 206-42-1841 6. John Michael Polly II (1997 County Tax) 125 Pine Avenue Houston, PA 15342 District: Chartiers Township Parcel No: 170-006-04-15-00001-00 Amount: 156.76 S.S. No. 202-44-9427 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS Controller Paul Belcastro opened and read the following bids: CARPET It was noted that no bids were received. VINYL WALL COVERING 1. Brushworks Plus, Inc. 123 Washington Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $23,935.00 A Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,393.50 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bid for Vinyl Wall Covering for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 0 Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. _ j MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK 11 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 587 KITCHEN AND HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES 1. Central Poly Corporation € 19 West 21st Street U Linden, NJ 07036 z m m Total amount of bid: $1.346.00 m A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $134.60 E O cr 2. Interboro Packaging Corporation 114 Bracken Road Montgomery, NY 12549-2600 a Total amount of bid: $1,389.47 A Certified Check in the amount of $139.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Allied Supply Company, Inc. 4001 Kenneth Pike, Suite 134 Wilmington, DE 19807 Total amount of bid: $270.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of $27.00 accompanied the bid. 4. Jack Frye Sales and Service 104 Cherry Street Clairton, PA 15025 Total amount of bid: $3.215.80 A Cashier's Check in the amount of $321.58 accompanied the bid. 5. Daycon Products Building 7, Avenue B Leetsdale, PA 15056 Total amount of bid: $10,000.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. Paper Products Company, Inc. 36 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $31,000.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 7. A-Z Janitorial Supply 40 Berry Road Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $7,738.52 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 8. Pitt Chemical and Sanitary Supply Company 2537 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Total amount of bid: $11,877.75 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5 8'$- — — Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr. MINuTI~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK WASHING TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 9. Liberty Distributors, Inc. P.O. Box 279, Route 40 East Triadelphia, VTV 26059 Total amount of bid: $7,789.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 10. ResourceNet International 1201 Freedom Road Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Total amount of bid: $25,915.83 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bids for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: hzy-A-- 1-7 , 1997 ATTEST: a*- �T: CHIEF CLERK