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Diana L. Irey
J. Bracken Burns, Sr.
Joseph A. Ford, Sr.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 575
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, October 16, 1997
The Washington County Board of 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, Solicitor; Jill Devine,
Assistant Solicitor; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Marlene Luketich and
Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Joe Pelzer, Warden; Francis King, Treasurer; Linda Hands, Secretary;
Larry Maggi, Mon Valley Leathernecks; Richard J. D'Antonio, President of Bentleyville Telephone Company;
Attorney Mary Drake Korsmeyer; John Logar, Thomas Jefferson Shaw, and Clarence Trinder, interested citizens;
Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Linda Ritzer, Observer Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley
Independent; J.R. Wheeler, CUTV; and various bidders.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to
approve Minute No. 574 dated October 2, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 574 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 to Richard D'Antonio, President of Bentleyville Telephone Company, a
Proclamation recognizing the Bentleyville Telephone Company as a small independent telephone company in
Washington County.
At this time, Attorney Mary Drake Korsmeyer, from the law firm of Peacock Keller discussed a TEFRA
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Resolution that needed approval from the Board of Commissioners and to discuss an upcoming TEFR_t hearing
scheduled for October 28, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of Courthouse Square. Ms. Korsmeyer
presented the following proposed bond issue:
Applicant: Dauphin County General Authority
Project: The financing or refinancing of the cost of construction, acquisition
and installation of capital improvements, including equipment con-
sisting of health care facilities for certain healthcare institutions, including
Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc., and The Washington Hospital, each of
which is a nonprofit health care institution serving the residents of the
County of Washington.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to adopt the Resolution as per above and appointing
Commissioner Burns as the hearing officer for the TEFRA hearing.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Trey - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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(The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Jefferson Shaw of Canonsburg made comments regarding his perception of justice given to
citizens.
Clarence Trinder, a Sewage Enforcement Officer for Twilight Borough, made comments regarding the
proposed sales tax and pointed out that such a tax should be used for sewage projects in local municipalities
instead of being sent to Allegheny County.
OLD BUSINESS
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for Heat Pumps for the Courthouse Square and Health
Center be awarded to Allegheny Engineering Company of McMurray, Pa., this being the lowest bid received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid for Heat Pumps as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended to the Board that the bids for the Cubicle Curtains be tabled for further
review.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the foregoing bid.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for Lumber be extended through February 28, 1998, with
Donora Lumber Company, Donora, Pa. It was noted that this is in accordance with the bid specifications.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the bid extension with Donora Lumber Company
as per above.
- Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk presented to the news media News Releases in reference to the following projects:
1. Casper Construction Company - Washington County Emergency Youth Shelter
Renovation Project - Chartiers Township y
2. Federouch Contracting - North Main Street and Howley Tire Building Demolition
Projects - City of Washington
3. Turkeyfoot Demolition and Construction, Inc. - Charleroi Demolition and Site Clearance
Project
4. Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc. - Canonsburg Borough Pool Improvements Project
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Grants from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation:
Fundine Ratio
1. Runway Marking Paint/Crack Sealing
Amount:
$10,500
75% State,
25% County
2. Snow Removal Equipment Vehicle
Amount:
$97,500
75% State,
25% County
3. Relocate portion of parallel taxiway,
including land acquisition, relocation
of fuel farm, improve runway safety
area, update airport layout plan Amount: $83,333 90% Federal, 5% State ,
5% County
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Grants for the Washington County
Airport through the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their and approval execution of a Grant Agreement with the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This Grant of $135,000 is dedicated for the purchase of a snow
removal vehicle for the Airport and is 100%State funded.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania
Emergency Management Agency 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 for engineering
services with Baker Engineers in the amount of $537,382.52. The Agreement is for engineering services for the
FAA Grant Project and includes the relocation of a portion of the parallel taxiway, land acquisition, relocation of
fuel farm, improvements to the runway safety area, and updating the Airport layout plan. This recommendation
is contingent upon concurrence by FAA, PennDOT and review by the Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Baker Engineers as per above
contingent upon review and approval by the Solicitor.
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 Amendment No. 1 to the
Engineering Agreement with Monaloh Basin Engineers for the construction phase of the Wherry School Bridge
Project located in West Bethlehem Township, Grable Road on Ten Mile Creek. The Amendment is in the
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amount of $13,388.54 with the funding ratio of 80% State, 20% Liquid Fuels monies. PennDOT has reviewed and
concurs with this Amendment.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Agreement
with Monaloh Basin Engineers 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 Triline
Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the rehabilitation of the McConnells Mill Bridge, Chartiers Creek #41,
located in Chartiers Township on Kings Road and Township Road 610. This Agreement is in the amount of
$72,309.44. It was noted that PennDOT has reviewed this Agreement and concurs.
above.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Triline Associates, Inc. as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for County participation in the Agility Program. This would be a
mutually beneficial agreement that covers an exchange of services between the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation and the County. No direct funding is involved. This action requires execution of a resolution to
give the Chairman authority to sign agreements on behalf of the Board and the Chief Clerk to attest the same.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation for County participation in the Agility Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks: Chairman Irey noted that this program demonstrates how governments could work together.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an Addendum to the
Engineering Services Agreement with McDonald Associates for inspection services for the ten (10) Flood Control
Dams. This Addendum includes additional inspection work required by the Department of Environmental
Protection Dams and Waterways and is in the amount of $950.00. The total cost for the inspection services
including the Addendum is $2,950.00.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Addendum to the Engineering Services
Agreement with McDonald Associates 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 following travel requests:
(R) 1. Lois Thomas Activities at the Health Center to
(Reimbursable) attend a seminar on Working with Dementia in
Washington, Pa., on November 3-4, 1997.
(0) 2. Susan Accetta of Domestic Relations to
(Reimbursable) attend Intergovernmental Tech Conference -
"Re -engineering Government - Making it Happen
in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 6-7, 1997.
(0) 3. Rich Wynn of Human Services to attend a
(Reimbursable) Governors Initiative for Children in Harrisburg,
Pa., on November 17-18, 1997.
(0) 4. Karen Franks of the Planning Commission to
attend a seminar for Problem Solving and Capacity
Building for Rural Community Development in
Uniontown, Pa., on October 27, 997.
(0) 5. Marlene Luketich of the Planning Commission
to attend the WCCED 10th Annual Luncheon at
Southpointe, Pa., on October 31, 1997.
(0) 6. Tammy Phillips of Day Care to attend an
(Reimbursable) Eligibility Training Seminar in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on October 8, 1997.
(0) 7. Jane Bentrem of Children & Youth Services to
(Reimbursable) attend a Learning to Design and Implement
Children's Services Outcome Management Programs
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 29-31, 1997.
(0) 8. George Krcelich of Human Services to attend a
(Reimbursable) Welfare to Work Transportation Meeting in
Holidaysburg, Pa., on October 22, 1997.
(0) 9. Mary Lynn Spilak and Darla Pepper Miller of
(Reimbursable) Aging Services to attend a Building Skills for the
Millennium in Belle Vernon, Pa., on October 24,
1997.
(0) 10. Jacqueline Forte and Wanda O'Korn of CYS to
attend a Supervisory Conference in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on October 17, 1997.
(R) 11. Jill Devine of the Solicitor's Office to attend PUC
Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 29, 1997,
November 18, 1997, and May 8, 1998 or rescheduled
dates.
(0) 12. Lana Vanvoorhis and Becky Golden of Nursing to
(Reimbursable) attend a Clinical Nursing Research Conference in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on November 13-14, 1997.
(R) 13. Nicholas Davidson of Juvenile Probation to attend a
(Reimbursable) Juvenile Probation System User Group Meeting at
State College, Pa., on October 23, 1997.
(0) 14. Jody Johnson of Data to attend a Weaving Your Own
Web seminar in Hershey, Pa., on October 30, 1997.
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(R) 15. Bonnie Pattison and Colleen Martos of Highway Safety
to attend a Moving Kids Safely in Vienna, VA on
November 15-19, 1997. .
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(B) Board Member
(0) Optional
(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the
payment of all expenses therelated thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain - Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests to be
ratified.
(0) 1. Rick Wynn of Human Services to attend an
(Reimbursable) Implementation Training on Health Choices -
Managed Care in Harrisburg, Pa., on October 15-17,
1997.
(R) 2. Michael Hertig, Don Morris, Joseph Meny, Rick
Miller, Karen Lebar, Denise Booker, and John
Pankopf of Adult Probation to attend a CDI
Probation Software seminar in Altoona, Pa.,
on October 14-15, 1997.
(R) 3. Greg Papson and Daniel Clements of Juvenile
(Reimbursable) Probation to attend a Strategies for Reaching
Disruptive and Angry Youth in Columbus, OH,
on October 15-17, 1997.
4. Children and Youth employees for September travel.
(B) Board Member
(0) Optional
(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to ratify the foregoing travel requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for the following bids:
1. Purchase of a snow removal vehicle for the County Airport
2. Joint Municipal Purchasing Program
3. Renovations to the Canonsburg Area Senior Citizen Center
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids 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 Resolution authorizing the
distribution of requests for proposals to managed care organizations to provide for the administration of mental
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health and substance abuse services for Medical Assistance eligible persons in the County pursuant to the
HealthChoices program.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Resolution 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 Human
Services and the American Red Cross for the mental health supportive housing program. The period of this
Agreement is from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. The amount of the Agreement is $125,420.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement between Human Services and the
American Red Cross 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 Resolution to enter into a
Homeless Assistance Program Agreement between the Human Services Department and Community Action
Southwest. The period of this Agreement will be from November 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 in the amount
of $26,250.00 with total funding being provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Community Action
Southwest as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Karen Hess, Director of Personnel for Mac
Plastics, Inc., to the Washington County Transportation Advisory Board to serve as a representative of the
business community, effective October 1, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the appointment of Karen Hess to the Washington
County Transportation Advisory Board.
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 Placement Contract with The
Whale's Tales in the amount of $200,000.00.-
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Placement Contract with The Whale's Tales as
per above.
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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
authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or
personal property tax:
1. Washington County Habitat for Humanity
29 North College Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward
Parcel ID No. 770-045-01-00-0006-00
770-045-01-00-0002-00
Total amount: $264.55
Tax I.D. #25-1605745
2. Ludwig G. & Patricia H. Zemba
490 Deems Park Road
Coal Center, PA 15423
District: West Pike Run Township
Parcel ID No. 700-005-00-00-0004-01
Total amount: 13.13 -
S. S. No. 162-44-9696
3. Washington Federal Savings Bank
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel ID No. 520-003-00-00-0040-00
Total amount: $551.84
Tax I.D. #25-0866405
4. Washington Westgate
%Data Prompt, Inc.
P.O. Box 4308
Silver Springs, MD 20914
District: Washington 7th Ward
Parcel ID No. 770-013-00-00-0003-00
Total amount: $2,061.03
Tax I.D. #22-1910455
5. John H. & Clemence Golona
680 Penn Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward
Parcel ID No. 770-034-00-01-0008-00
Total amount: $128.95
S. S. No. 186-24-9964
6. Detroit Street Partners L.P.
4839 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
District: Washington 5th Ward
Parcel ID No. 750-046-00-00-0001-00
Total amount: $878.17
7. Lynda P. Vitari
82 Fallen Timber Road
Avella, PA 15312
District: Independence Township
Parcel ID No. 370-004-00-00-0007-00
Total amount: 33.75
S.S. No. 176-48-9005
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8. Country Wide
400 Country Wide Way
Simi Valley, CA 93065
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel ID No. 520-011-04-03-0050-00
Total amount: $109.32
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(1997 County Tax)
Attorney McCune recommended the Board amend the Lease Agreement for District Justice Spence's Office
with the following provisions:
1. The current lease will remain as is for the remainder of the term (until February, 1998).
2. In February, 1998 the lease will reflect the actual square footage of 3,187 square feet at the
rate of $10.00 per square foot.
3. The rent will increase 3% annually, beginning in February, 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Amendment to the Lease Agreement
for District Justice Spence as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
FURNISHING. DELIVERING & INSTALLATION OF LOBBY FLOOR
It was noted that no bids were received.
NATURAL GAS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Columbia Energy Services
121 Hillpointe Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $3.49 per MMBTU
3.61 per Mcf
A Bid Bond in the amount of $55,000.00 accompanied the bid.
2. Enserch Energy Services, Inc.
Penn Center, West 4-200
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
Total amount of bid: $3.37 per MMBTU
3.49 per Mcf
Mr. McCune noted that the check that accompanied the bid was neither a Certified or Cashier's
Check, therefore, this bid would be rejected.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the bids for Natural Gas for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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DRAINAGE PROJECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT
1. Edward T. Sitarik Contracting
P.O. Box 383
Cecil, PA 15321
Total amount of bid: $10.890.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied the bid.
2. Brim Industrial Maintenance, Inc.
1152 E. Finley Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
Total amount of bid: $11.832.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Oakdale Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 241
Oakdale, PA 15071
Total amount of bid: $13.293.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. G & K Construction
125 Lower Harmony Road
Prospect, PA 16052
Total amount of bid: $15,270.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:40 a.m.
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