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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 571 - 8-22-1997 - COMMISSIONERDiana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE O WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 627 Minute No. 571 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, August 22, 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; Attorney Jim McCune, County Solicitor; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Marlene Luketich, Tom Zibrida and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Reverend David Dobi, Westminster Presbyterian Church; Joseph Abate, Veterans of Foreign War; William Burt, United Way 1996/97 Campaign Co -Chair; Bill Saghy, Deputy Sheriff's Association; Brenda Wismer, Prison Guards (Teamsters); Bobbi Bane, PSSU Local 668; Becky Bailey, SEIU Local 585; Cathy Goans, Washington County Association of Professional Employees; Reverend Elbert E. Matthews, St. Paul AME Church; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; J.R. Wheeler, CUTV; and various bidders. Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and introduced Reverend David Dobi who led the meeting with prayer. Joseph Abate, Veteran of Foreign War, led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 570 dated August 8, 1997. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 570 be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: William Burt, of the United Way, presented Certificates to Union representatives who participated in the United Way 1996/97 Campaign. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their adoption a Resolution opposing the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed regulations for ozone and particulate matter. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Proclamation honoring St. Paul AME Church for their 179th Anniversary. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the Proclamation as per above. Diana L. Irey -- - 6 J. Bracken Burns, Sr. j Joseph A. Fora Sr. --_-- MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for the Revisions and Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) OLD BUSINESS: Solicitor McCune recommended that the bid for the Electronic Monitoring Equipment for Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation Offices and the Correctional Facility be awarded to BI, Inc. of Colorado at a total cost of $18,400.00. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid for Electronic Monitoring Equipment as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Housekeeping Supplies be tabled for further review. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the bids for Housekeeping Supplies be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McCune recommended to the Board that the bids for Lumber be rejected. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, rejecting the bids for lumber. 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 a Maintenance Agreement with Com-Tec, Inc. for the purpose of providing maintenance to the security system for the Correctional Facility. The cost of this contract is $10,975.00 for a one year term with the option to renew. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford., approving the Maintenance Agreement with Com-Tec, Inc. as per above. Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE i Joseph A. Ford, Sr. 1 111 V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK 629 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 Zarek, Inc., for the purpose of developing bid specifications for the copper and fiber connection between the Courthouse Square and Global Building. The cost of these services is $3,400.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with Zarek, 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 authorization for the Purchasing Department to purchase all dry and canned foods for the Health Center and Correctional Facility be purchased from the State contract. This would involve using various vendors. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Purchasing Department to purchase all dry and.canned foods for the Health Center and Correctional Facility 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 Amendment to the Engineering Agreement with Tri-line Associates for the construction phase, engineering, and inspection services associated with the replacement of the Greer Station Bridge. The total costs of this project are reimbursed at a rate of 80% by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and 20% by County Liquid Fuels funding. Additionally, recommended approval is contingent upon PennDOT concurrence. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Amendment to the Engineering Agreement with Tri-line Associates 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 recommendation by the committee that reviewed the Bond Counsel RFP's that the Board appoint Thorp, Reed, & Armstrong to provide services as Bond Counsel for the County's upcoming bond financing. Moved by Mrs. Irey. Motion died for a lack of a second. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Pepperhammer and Sheets be appointed as Bond Counsel for the County's upcoming bond financing. - Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS v10 BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - No. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: 1. John Abraham of the Crime Victim/Witness Program to attend a Juvenile Justice System and Balanced Approach in Mars, Pa., on September 10-11, 1997. (R) 2. Ron Sicchitano and Lee Gregory of EMA, Marc Scott of Haz Mat and Jeff Yates of Public Safety to attend the 1997 Governor's Conference on Emergency Management in Hidden Valley, Pa., on September 6-9, 1997. (R) 3. Ron Sicchitano, Marc Scott and Lee Gregory of (Reimbursable) EMA and Jeff Yates of Public Safety to attend the Beaver Valley Power Offsite Agency Training in Beaver, Pa., on September 17-18, 1997. 4. S. Timothy Warco, Coroner, to attend the 1997 PA State Coroner's Association Convention and Educational Seminar in Cambria County on Sept. 15-19, 1997. 5.. Geraldine Shire of the Court Administrator's Office to view PSI's Version of Cort Flo in Mohave County, AZ on August 25, 1997. 6. Fran Fulton of 911 to attend a APCO Instructor Course in Pittsburgh, Pa., on September 8-12, 1997. 7. Cindy Romasco and Allison Henderson of Aging Services to attend an Opportunities for Fundraising in Pittsburgh, Pa., on September 19, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel request to be ratified: 1. Bill McGowen, Stan Rockovich, Chris Brady, Geraldine Shire, Phyllis Matheny and Janet Carey who attended the Cort Flo Evaluation in Lancaster County on August 18-19, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, ratifying the foregoing travel request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. C� Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. 1�� i i'�' Joseph A. Ford Sr. ill `J BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK F71 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Contract with AKF Reporters, Inc. This contract is necessary for a court case that involves a hearing impaired individual. The cost of the contract is $50.00 per hour with a $200.00 minimum per day. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the contract with AKF Reporters, Inc. as per 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 continuation grant to the State for the Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Program. The purpose of this grant is to provide services to crime victims in accordance with the PCCD's policies and procedures, as directed by Act 155. The period of this grant is from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 and is in the amount of $57,947.00. This amount does not require a County match. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of a continuation grant to the State for the Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 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 United Way of Washington County for Volunteer Recruitment Services under the Human Services Development Fund grant for FY 1997/98 for the period of July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998. The cost of this Agreement is $40,000.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with United Way of Washington County 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 the Housing Assistance Program Pre -Expenditure Plan in the amount of $276,874.00 for FY 1997/98. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Housing Assistance 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 Provider Agreements with the following agencies for the period of July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998 for the Housing Assistance Program: Diana L. Irey - J. Bracken "Bums, Sr. 'MINUTE I UT BOOK Joseph A. Ford Sr. —I BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, 632 PENNSYLVANIA Washington Women's Shelter $6,000.00 to provide Emergency Shelter Services Connect, Inc. $25,000.00 to provide Transitional Housing $30,000.00 to provide Bridge Housing $42,000.00 for Emergency Shelter Red Cross $80,000.00 for Homeless Prevention Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Provider Agreements for the Housing Assistance Program. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements for the purpose of providing day care services to eligible clients for fiscal year 1997/98 with the following individuals: For Children, Coal Center, Pa. Betty Haney, Washington, Pa. Deanna Wright, Coal Center, Pa. Angela Knotts, Washington, Pa. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Day Care Provider Agreements. 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 juvenile Court Grant in Aid Application to the State in the amount of $63,658.00. This Grant does not require a match by the County. The purpose of this grant is to reduce the County's share of salaries for juvenile Probation Officers. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr., Burns, approving the Juvenile Court Grant in Aid Application 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 that the following per diem rates be approved for inpatient drug and alcohol Provider Agreements for fiscal year 1997/98 for the following providers: Right of Turn PA O'Brien - Gaiser from $62.00 to $69.00 from $89.00 to $95.00 Charter Renewal Center from $61.00 to $63.00 White Deer Run ($158.00 per diem - inadvertently omitted in the previous contract list prepared by Drug & Alcohol) Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Drug and Alcohol Provider Agreement 11 Adjustments as per above. Diana L. Irey - - -- -1- --- � J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 633 INUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will be closed on September 1, 1997, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. 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. Joseph F. & Robin R. Toomey R.D. #1, Box 1 Lenity Road Belle Vernon, PA 15012 District: Donora Borough Parcel No. 240-030-00-01-0015-00 Amount: $129.65 S. S. No. 147-60-6076 2. Robert Huggings, Jr. 160 McClelland Road Claysville, PA 15323 District: Buffalo Township Parcel No. 060-008-00-00-0024-00 Amount: $33.46 S. S. No. 192-48-5369 3. Thomas N. & Gina M. Love 408 N. McDonald Street McDonald, PA 15057 District: Robinson Township Parcel No. 550-020-05-03-0025-00 Amount: $23.02 S. S. No. 197-52-3254 4. Andrew & Elaine Marie Kevech 204 Cracker Jack Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-002-00-00-0023-00 130-002-00-00-0024-00 Amount: $157.51 S. S. No. 175-44-5770 5. Washington Northgate 321 W. State Street, Suite 4 Trenton, NJ 08618 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No. 600-004-08-00-0001-00 600-004-00-00-0064-00 Amount: $3.697.00 6. Washington Westgate 321 W. State Street, Suite 4 Trenton, NJ 08618 District: Washington 7th Ward Parcel No. 770-013-00-00-0003-00 770-013-00-00-0004-00 Amount: $2,061.00 (1995, 1996 and 1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 634 BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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: FURNISHING, DELIVERING AND INSTALLATION OF BEDS 1. Simmons Health Care 2935 NorthEast Parkway Atlanta, GA 30360 Total amount of bid: $80,928.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Sun Rise Medical 5001 Cherns Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 Total amount of bid: $80.520.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Beds for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. DELIVERING AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET 1. Rusmur Floors 500 Station Street Bridgeville, PA 15017 Total amount of bid: $41.540.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of $4,200.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Heritage Place Gallery of Floors, Inc. 609 Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, PA 15061 Total amount of bid: $52,415.23 3 - Options $ 2.655.33 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Humble Carpet and Decorating 1000 E. High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 Total amount of bid: $40,729.25 A Bid Bond in the amount of $4,072.93 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Carpet for further review. Roll call vote taken: G r-7 Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. - - Diana L. Irey - - --- J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE i ®®� 635 Joseph A. Ford,Sr. N U BOARD OF COUNTY_COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DELIVERING AND INSTALLATION OF VINYL WALL COVERING 1. Saint's Painting Company, Inc. P.O. Box 239 E Venetia, PA 15367 0 a Z m Total amount of bid: $14,322.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. m 0 2. Danny West Painting and Wallcovering P.O. Box 1324 Washington, PA 15301 a Total amount of bid: $19.800.00 A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $1,980.00 accompanied the bid. 3. A. J. Vater & Co., Inc. 201 Munson Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15236 Total amount of bid: $36,209.00 Painting alternate in lieu of vinyl wallcovering $11.532.00 Zolatone alternate in lieu of vinyl wallcovering $23,093.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the bids for the Vinyl Wallcovering be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CHARTIERS #10 GREER STATION BRIDGE (REPLACEMENT) 1. Upon This Rock Construction, Inc. 1048 Perry Highway Mercer, PA 16137 Total amount of bid: $536.300.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Costa Contracting, Inc. P.O. Box 7797 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Total amount of bid: $571,869.20 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Appalachian Industries, Inc. R.D. #2, Box 109 Perryopolis, PA 15473 Total amount of bid: $633,984.90 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Speria Construction, Inc. 3451 Piney Fork Road Library, PA 15129 Total amount of bid: $575,279.25 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Diana L- IreyJ. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE II i i �+ _ Joseph A. Ford Sr. M 1 N V 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 636 BOOK WASH INGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 5. Lang Construction Company 4 Chestnut Street Carnegie, PA 15106 Total amount of bid: $574,840.50 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for the Greer Station Bridge Replacement 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 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1997 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK