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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:35 a.m.
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