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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 568 - 7-10-1997 - COMMISSIONER- ---- —Diana L. Irey - --. - 559 J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE O BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 568 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, July 10, 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; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Sue Orrick, Executive Secretary; Lori Crompton and Leigha Shaw, Commissioners' Office; Lew Villotti and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Reverend Michael Mazer, First Baptist Church; John Dedominicis, Joseph Abate, Gregory Lonick, and James Paul McGlover, Veterans of Foreign War; Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services; Kathy Constantino, District Supervisor, SWPA Area Agency on Aging; Chuck Brooks, Al Stancato, and Paul Plinta, Senior Game Participants; Lisa Clore, Community Bank; Lorri Thomas, Mellon Bank; John Karlin, National City Bank; Pat O'Brien, PNC Bank; Alan Cenis, Washington Federal Savings; Stephen Callahan, Kelly Run Sanitation; Charles Brookman, Skirpan Screen Printing Company; Ken Kirby, PA Department of Transportation; Dea Algeo, Casey Byerly, Christy Byerly, Kristen Cramer, Danielle Jenkins, Susan Kiselich, Kristen Kostelich, Nicole Lignelli, Michelle Morgan, Jamie Noble, Stephanie Schneider, Caitlin Scopel, and Emily Slovonic, Scotty's Girls State Champions; Beverly Minor, owner Springhouse Country Store; Dana DeAngelo, West Brownsville resident; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, 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 Michael Mazer who lead the meeting with prayer. John Dedominicis, Veteran of Foreign War, lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 566 dated June 12, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 566 be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 567 dated June 26, 1997. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Minute No. 567 as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Abstain; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services, and Kathy Constantino, District Supervisor of SWPA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., introduced Chuck Brooks, Al Stancato, and Paul Plinta, Senior Game Participants. The Commissioners presented each with a Certificate of Congratulations. 6 0 0 _ _- -------Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr. I N i I TE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS il! 6.� WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to the sponsors from local banks and organizations for the Washington County Swept Here Campaign. The Commissioners presented the members of the Scotty's Girls Softball Team Certificates and a plaque because they won the 1997 Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania's Championship in the 16 and under age Division. Joann Kiselich, Treasurer, made some comments. Beverly Minor, of the Springhouse, presented to Commissioner Burns a Proclamation recognizing him for being the Champion Cow Chip Thrower in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes;, Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Kathy Thomas, of the Valley Independent, entered the meeting.) (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Dana DeAngelo, a citizen of West Brownsville, presented for the Board's review a video of construction work being done in the Brownsville area on Route 88. He expressed his concern that the taxpayers' money is being wasted on this project and would be more wisely spent on a project in Centerville Borough. Mr. DeAngelo stated that he has contacted federal and state representatives and they have not assisted him. Mr. Villotti, of the Planning Commission, answered questions that Mr. DeAngelo had addressed. OLD BUSINESS Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Heat Pumps be tabled for further review. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Falconi Plaza Partners for office space at the rate of $13.50/sq. ft for the period of August,15, 1997 through August 14, 2000. The total amount of space needed is determined to be approximately 9600 square feet. Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Drug and Alcohol will use approximateey 6060 square feet and the Adult Probation Office will occupy approximately 3500 square feet at a total monthly rate of $3,937.50. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the .Agreement with Falconi Plaza Partners as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Deana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE O O BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 601 C Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Lease Agreement Extension with Millcraft Industries for office space at the cost of $13.00 per square foot. This would be for hearing rooms and juvenile court. The current lease expires on August 14, 1997 and would be extended until August 14, 2000 at the cost of office space is $13.00 per square foot. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Lease Agreement Extension with Millcraft Industries 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 the submission of a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources stating Washington County Conservation District's intention for the County to participate as a cooperator in the 1998 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the submission of a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 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 the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Distribution for the period of October 1, 1997 through September , 30, 2001. The purpose of this Agreement is for the Jail to receive donated surplus food from the Department of Agriculture at no cost. The only cost associated with this Agreement is the payment of a delivery fee of $1.03 to $1.25 a case to Reinhart Institutional Foods, Inc. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Distribution for the Jail as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 1997-98 Grant -In -Aid application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for the purpose of requesting funds from the State to pay a percentage of the Adult Probation salaries. The County is requesting to receive $369,535 from the State. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the 1997-98 Grant -In -Aid application for Adult Probation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 602 - _- - Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. j Joseph A. Ford Sr. �g - - - I U'T BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . Jos Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a travel request from the District Attorney's Office for John Pettit to attend the Annual Conference of Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation from July 30, 1997 - August 2, 1997, in San Antonio, Texas. The total expected cost of the expenses is $1,850.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the travel request for John Pettit as per above and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. 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 the Medical Assistance Transportation Program Pre -Expenditure Plan to the Department of Public Welfare in the amount of $420,200 for fiscal year 1997-98. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program Pre -Expenditure Plan 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 Intelitran to manage the Medical Assistance Transportation Program for the period of July 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997 in the amount of $205,100.00. Moved by' Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Intelitran 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 Day Care Provider Agreement with Dianne Keller of Venetia for FY 1997-98. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Day Care Provider Agreement with Dianne Keller as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Trey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Agreements for a State Grant from the Department of Public Welfare in the amount of $51,594.00 for the improvements at the Beth Center Senior Center and the Canonsburg Area Senior Center. There is no County match involved in this Grant. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreements for a State Grant from the Department of Public Welfare as per above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 66� 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 payment of $276.00 to the Washington County Bar Association for membership of Jill Devine, Assistant County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment for Jill Devine to the Washington County Bar Association 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 adoption of a Resolution which requires that all travel requests must be approved by the Board of Commissioners at a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - No; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the Agenda Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6th has been cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the seventh floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square Office Building. Chief Clerk also announced that the Washington County Board of Commissioners' Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7th has been rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square Office Building. , SOLICITOR Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, 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. Gary J. & Brenda J. Martin 264 Letherman Bridge Road Scenery Hill, PA 15360 District: North Bethlehem Township Parcel No. 490-004-00-00-0014-08 Amount: 56.17 S. S. No. 179-58-8519 2. Joseph L. & Kathy Higginbotham 222 Devils Den Road Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Hanover Township Parcel No. 340-011-06-00-0003-02 Amount: $5.14 (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) 604 INUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 3. Capital Services, Inc. (1995 County Tax) %Richard C. Mudrick 300 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-012-03-05-0008-00 Amount: $106.78 Tax I. D. #25-1623355 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: LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS 1. Petrocelli's Uniforms 427 Railroad Street Bridgeville, PA 15017 Section I $28,348.30 Section II $44,770.35 Section III $14.484.00 Total Bid: $87.602.65 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Trapuzzano's Uniforms 27 West Chestnut Street Washington,' PA 15301 Section I $32.845.00 Section II $47,454.50 Section III $14,388.00 Total Bid: $94,687.50 A Bid Bond in the amount of $9,500.00 accompanied the bid. 3. North Eastern Uniforms and Equipment, Inc. 3050 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Section I $33.537.10 Section II $44,405.45 Section III $13,926.00 Total Bid: $91,868.55 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the foregoing bids for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Diana L. Irey I � � � � J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 605 E 0 LL z m m 0 E 0 Q a n LJ There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: l , 1997 ATTEST:!�- CHIEF CLERK