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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 577 - 11-13-1997 - COMMISSIONERDiana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE i B Joseph A. Ford Sr. _ d V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 577 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 13, 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 Burns and Ford. Absent being: Commissioner Irey, who was out of town on county business. 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; Joann Metz, Executive Secretary; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; George Hutchko, Monongahela Chaplain District 25 of Veterans; Reverend Elbert Matthews, St. Paul AME Church; Gary Stokum, District Manager of the Washington County Conservation District; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Linda Ritzer, Observer Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; J.R. Wheeler, CUTV and various bidders. Reverend Elbert Matthews of St. Paul AME Church led the meeting in prayer. George Hutchko of the American Legion led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 576 dated October 30, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 576 be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Burns presented a plaque to Gary Stokum in recognition of the Conservation District being named the 1996 Goodyear Award recipient its the state of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stokum made comments relative to the Award and thanked the Commissioners for their continued support. (The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos.) (Kathy Thomas entered the meeting.) CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the media News Releases in connection with the following Redevelopment Contract award projects: 1. North American Fencing Corportation - Donora Recreation Project 2. Goodyear Conservation Aw;a:r't.a flte W,,,?:ington County Conservation District NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board fc,: x.lr consider: t;on and approval a Resolution that requests the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation xpprovw a st,ign variance from the normal specifications and J requirements for Liquid Fuel bridge projewt. This wcould I)e for the following covered bridge projects: Bailey ---Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. i � a Joseph A. Ford, Sr. 1 V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA r L 11 Bridge, Ten Mile Creek, Amwell Township and the variance would be the installation of wooden guiderails. It was noted that this is contingent upon review by the County Solicitor. € Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution with the Pennsylvania O LL m Department of Transportation. Roll call vote taken: QMr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. T .0 Motion carried unanimously. a Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of an application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency to participate in their Conservation Reserve Program. This program provides annual rental payments to establish long term resource -conserving covers on previously farmed land. The application will place approximately 140 acres of Cross Creek Park's farm fields into the Conservation Reserve Program for a period of 10 years. The County would be required to maintain the area (mow the fields). The County would receive approximately $50,000.00 in rent over the ten year period. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of an application to the United States Department of Agriculture as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Causal Day on Friday, December 5, 1997, to benefit the Leukemia Society. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Causal Day as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (0) 1. Angela Alampi of Aging Services to attend Reimbursable a CASA Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 8, 1997. (0) 2. Edward Rutledge, James Stranko, Kathy Lonick, Reimbursable and Linda Wilson of the Health Center to attend a Compudata Users Group Meeting in Ebensburg, Pa., on November 19, 1997. (0) 3. Edward Rutledge and James Stranko of the Health Reimbursable Center to attend a Pittsburgh ITEC-Med , Tech '97 Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa., on November 5, 1997. (R) 4. Francesa Silver and Monica Anderson of Juvenile Reimbursable Probation to attend an Advanced Kinesic Interrogation Techniques seminar at State College, Pa., on November 18-21, 1997. 689 - Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE iTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (R) 5. Madonna Tatano of the District Attorney's Reimbursable Office to attend a Basic Prosecutor's Course in Grantsville, Pa, on November 16-21, 1997. (B) Board (0) Optional (R) Required Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval that the following travel requests be ratified: (0) 1. Gail Abercrombie of Human Services to attend Reimbursable What's Out There? - Mental Health Association seminar at Lakewood Hospital on November 13, 1997. (R) 2. Charles Pollacci of the Veterans Office to attend a Veteran's Day Dinner in California, Pa. on November 11, 1997. (R) 3. David Script of Juvenile Probation to attend AFCARS Training at State College, Pa., on November 11- 13, 1997. (0) 4. Mary Lynn Spilak of Aging Services to attend Reimbursable a Communication Skills at Senior Centers seminar in Monroeville, Pa., on November 18, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing ratified travel requests. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Blanket Travel for George Krcelich of Human Services to attend the monthly SPRPC Rural Transport Planning Committee Meetings in Pittsburgh. Costs involved would include mileage and parking. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Blanket Travel for George Krcelich as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the State of Pennsylvania for Supervision Fee Reimbursement for the pe-iod of May to July, 1997. The amount of $54,510.77 will be returned from the State to help offset the cost of Adult Probation salaries, employee benefits and operational expenses. Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the State of Pennsylvania for Supervision Fee Reimbursement as per above. E Roll call vote taken: ? m Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. m Motion carried unanimously. E Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the United o0 Way of Washington County for information and referral services under the Human Services Development Fund a in the amount of $20,000 for the period of July 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the United Way of Washington County as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements with the following agencies for FY97/98: Eugenia Hanon, North Charleroi Ethel Patterson, Washington Mary Lemley, Marianna Christine Michelle Gatling, Washington Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the following appointments to the Washington County Tourism Agency: Mr. Dan Freas, Site Administrator at Meadowcroft Museum, appointed to a one year term expiring on June 30, 1998. (This is to fulfill the unexpired term of Russell Block) Ms. Barbara Armenti appointed to a three year term, July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000. Mary Elizabeth Yancosek, Marketing Manager of Franklin Mall, appointed to a three year term, July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000. Mr. Keith Sparbanie of West Alexander appointed to a one year term, July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Mrs. Judy Wheeler, proprietor of the Rush House Bed and Breakfast, appointed to a three year term, July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointments to the Washington County Tourism Agency. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. 690 Motion carried unanimously. Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. A ffLY Joseph A. Ford Sr.MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the Agenda Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 1997 has been canceled and rescheduled to Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in the 7th Floor Conference Room Courthouse Square Office Building and the Washington County Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26 has been rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square Office Building. The Retirement Board Meeting will immediately follow the Commissioners' Meeting on November 26th. SOLICITOR Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refund. 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. Washington and Jefferson South Lincoln Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 3rd Ward Parcel No: 730-004-00-03-0002-00 Total amount: $197.65 Tax I.D. #25-0965601 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (1997 County Tax) Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with James R. Fazzoni. In this Settlement Agreement, the parties agree that Washington County would pay Mr. Fazzoni $42,000.00 in full settlement of all claims presented in the James R. Fazzoni v. Kathy M. McCullough -Testa and County of Washington case filed in the U.S. District Court. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with James R. Fazzoni as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Purchase of Property near Cross Creek County Park. Mr. McCune stated this is property which is onwed by Mr. William Hart, would be purchased for a sum of $5,000.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Purchase of Property near Cross Creek County Park from Mr. William Hart as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 602 Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. __Joseph A. Ford Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OPENING OF BIDS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: E TOINT MUNICIPAL PURCHASING PROGRAM 0 U_ z m 1. Zappi Oil and Gas Company, Inc. m 44 Bridge Street m Washington, PA 15301 m m 0 0 A Certified Check in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. Cr m 2. Guttman Oil Company 200 Speers Street ° Belle Vernon, PA 15012 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Commercial Stone Company, Inc. 2200 Springfield Pike Connellsville, PA 15425 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 4. Russell Standard Corporation 2 Prestley Road, P.O. Box 479 Bridgeville, PA 15017 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 5. Marsh Asphalt, Inc. P.O. Box 1125 Uniontown, PA 15401 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 6. Chemply, Division of E+E, Inc. P.O. Box 18049 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 7. Cargill, Inc. 24950 Country Club Blvd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 8. International Salt Company The Wellesley Building Clarks Summit, PA 18411 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 9. Central Salt, Inc. 6803 W. 64th Street, Suite 309 Overland Park, KS 66202 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the ,bid. 10. Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. 713 West Main Street Grove City, PA 18127 A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bids for further review. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. 693 Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. i �►i i 8 � ®®�[ K _ Joseph A. Ford Sr. _. MINUTE 6� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FROZEN FOODS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY 1. Parkway Food Service Hempfield Industrial Park, P.O. Box 86 Greensburg, PA 15601 Total amount of bid: $10.643.45 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10%® accompanied the bid. 2. Alliant Food Service 2500 Lovi Road Freedom, PA 15042 Total amount of bid: $35,361.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Paper Products Company, Inc. 36 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $3.400.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Schneider's Dairy, Inc. 220 Donnan Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $20,540.60 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. COMPUTER PAPER 1. Cane Business Forms P.O. Box 310 Atlasburg, PA 15004 Total amount of bid: $60.005.50 An Official Check in the amount of $6,000.05 accompanied the bid. 2. Staples Business Advantage 1150 Thorn Run Road Moon, PA 15108 Total amount of bid: $37.112.50 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Alling & Cory 2820 New Beaver Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Total amount of bid: $51,836.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. ResourceNet International 1201 Freedom Road Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Total amount of bid: $25.583.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. - Diana L. Irey � J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE i t Joseph A. Ford, Sr. A V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS O WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA �6j 5. Scott Electric 1000 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 E Total amount of bid: $54.031.25 0 LL m A Bid Bond in the amount of $5,403.12 accompanied the bid. C m6. Moore Document Solutions One Allegheny Center 6 a Pittsburgh, PA 15212 c Total amount of bid: $31,309.10 a A Bid Bond in the amount of $3,130.90 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1997 ATTEST: _ CHIEF CLER�