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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY..IR.. .IOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS It
Minute No. 442
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, April 1, 1993
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 Mascara, Petrosky and Ford. Also being present:
Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Mel Bassi, Solicitor; Kathy Emery, Assistant
Solicitor/Director of Employee Relations; Controller Belcastro; Chris Brady, Court
Administrator; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services;
Betsy Dane and Alice Lohr of The CARE Rape Crisis Center; Dr. Barry Parks, Pat Jessop,
Joan Barale and Joanne Puskarich of the Health Center; Warden Joe Pelzer and Bill Myers
of the Jail; Bob Taylor of the Parks Department; Jerry Pellegrini and Bill Bardella of
the Garage; Dave Suski and Bill Prentice of Maintenance/Housekeeping; Ken Krupa and Ed
Sukal of the Airport; Deputy Sheriff Pat Puskarich; Bracken Burns, Jeff Yates and David
Smith of Emergency Services; employees of the Bridge Department; Floyd Laubham,
Planning Commission; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Chris
Enzerra, Herald Standard; Kathy Thomas, Riverview Weekly; and representatives of Work
America.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 441.
written.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving Minute No. 441 as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Commissioner Mascara entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation declaring
the month of April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing 0
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Betsy Dane,
Prevention/Education Coordinator of The CARE Rape Crisis Center.
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation and T-shirts to
County Employees who worked during the Blizzard of '93 which included the following
departments: !
Airport
Bridge
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Solicitor Bassi recommended
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the bids
for
Office Supplies for
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period
of May 1, 1993 through April 30, 1994,
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awarded to
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following vendors -for
the per
unit costs submitted in their bid proposals:
Allegheny Computer Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Alling & Cory, Pittsburgh, PA
E. W. Curry Company, Pittsburgh, PA
Diskriter, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
General Binding Company, Northbrook, IL
G. W. Wylie, Washington, PA
J. D. Hamco, Meadowlands, PA
Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment, Pittsburgh, PA
Pengad Company, Bayonne, NJ
Sentry Business Products, North Tonawanda, NY
Slagle's Business Machines, Inc., Washington, PA
Top office Products, Charleroi, PA
Xerox Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per above;
these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with specifications; and
authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids for certain items for which no
bids were received or bids received were incorrect.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the following bids continue to be tabled for
review:
1. Produce
2. Air Fluidized Bed for the Washington County Health Center
3. Linen Supplies
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, to continue to table the bids as
per above.
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FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., .JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Children and Youth Provider Agreement with Try -Again Homes, Inc.,
which increases the contract authorization amount from $150,000.00 to $300,000.00 for
the provision of placement services for FY92/93.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented,to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Washington County Housing Authority to provide homeless case
management services under the Case Management Program for the period of March 1, 1993
through June 30, 1993, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, payable under the Human
Services Development Fund.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for the placement of
patients discharged from Mayview State Hospital into community group homes through the
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program for FY93/94. The total contract amount is
$1,110,100.00 with no County match required. The State will provide $980,100.00 and
the remaining $130,000.00 will be provided through various fees.
above.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Lease Agreement with Mike Milvak for the purpose of housing a Sheriff's vehicle for use
by the Deputy Sheriff on duty at Cross Creek Park at a cost of $75.00 per month,
effective April 1, 1993.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Lease Agreement
as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky,- Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Sheriff Fazzoni entered the meeting.)
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
submission of an Application and Grant Agreement to the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency for funds from the Hazardous Material Response Fund. The grant
application is in the amount of $63,600.00 which would match local funds in the amount
of $43,600.00 which have already been collected by the Emergency Services Department
under the provisions of Act 165 which allows the collection of chemical planning and
reporting fees from industries manufacturing or using hazardous chemicals. The funds
will be used to purchase satellite communications equipment, funding for a SARA Planner
position and for training, equipment and supplies.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Grant
Application/Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Mary Ann Lowery of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for the provision of barber
and beautician services at the Washington County Health Center for the period of May 1,
1993 through April 30, 1996, as follows:
above.
Year One - $775.00 per month x 12 = $9,300.00 per year
Year Two - $790.00 per month x 12 = $9,480.00 per year
Year Three - $805.00 per month x 12 = $9,660.00 per year
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Sublease Agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority for office space
in Courthouse Square. The term of this lease is from January 1, 1993 through December
31, 1993. The monthly rental rate is calculated at $11.00 per square foot.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Sublease Agreement
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
three mini -grants to be awarded through the Highway Safety Program. They are as
follows:
above.
Jefferson -Morgan High School SADD Club - $170.00
Latrobe Community Children's Center - $235.50
Mt. Pleasant High School SADD Club - $300.00
TOTAL AMOUNT $705.50
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Mini -Grants as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following travel requests:
(R) 1. Shannon A. Smith, Randy Jackson, David Lombardi and Michael A. Pesi
of Adult Probation to attend a CMC Training sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in Allentown, Pa., on
April 18-23, 1993
(0) 2. Terry Crawford of the Health Center to attend an Infection Control
(Reimbursable) Seminar sponsored by Roche Biomedical Laboratories in Greentree,
Pa., on April 2, 1993
(R) 3. Cindy Zubchevich and Priscilla Hodgens of the Health Center to
(Reimbursable) attend a workshop entitled "Successful Behavior Management With
Delirium and Disruptive Residents" sponsored by Success Therapy,
Inc., in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 26, 1993
(0) 4. Mary Lynn Spilak of Aging Services to attend a Dimensions in
(Reimbursable) Leadership Program sponsored by the Center For Creative Leadership
in Greensboro, North Carolina, on June 6-11, 1993
(0) 5. Duane A. Havka, Director of Human Services, to attend a
(Reimbursable) Pennsylvania Community Providers Association (PCPA) training
session in Harrisburg, Pa., on April 8, 1993
(0) 6.' James Henry and Jackie Forte of Children and Youth to attend a DPW
,training session on the "1994/95 Needs Based Budget Process" at the
Beaver Valley Holiday Inn on April 22, 1993.
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Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel
requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk announced that the reconvening of Salary Board Reorganization
Meeting will be held on April 8th.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refunds.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the Tax Assessment Office
(or flax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. M & M Properties
549 Franklin Farms Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 8th Ward
District No: 780 - Section No:
Amount: $2.33
2. Donald E. Barkhurst
R. D. 1, Box 83
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Jefferson Township
District No: 380 - Section No:
Amount: $9.54
3. John E. and Linda A. Schumann
108 Brandywine Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
Amount: $13.16
S.S. No: 180-46-2093
(1993 County Tax)
005-00-01-0004-00
(1992 County Tax)
006-00-00-0013-05
(1992 Personal Property Tax)
4. William E. and Doris H. Rush (1993 County Tax)
130 Bethel Church Road
Prosperity, PA 15329
District: South Franklin Township
District No: 590 - Section No: 002-01-00-0009-00
Amount: $5.21
5. Kathryn Marcott (1993 County Tax)
8 Woodrow Drive
Hickory, PA 15340
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
District No: 460 - Section Nos: 006-00-00-0030-00
006-00-00-0032-00
006-00-00-0033-00
006-00-00-0034-00
Amount: $28.69
S.S. No: 174-22-1014
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. North Eastern Uniforms &
Equipment Company
3050 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
YEAR ONE - 1993-94
$ 25,877.08 - Sheriff's Dept.
$ 18,053.60 - County Jail
$ 18,441.00 - 911 Center
$ 62,371.68 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
YEAR TWO - 1994-95
i $ 26,912.16 - Sheriff's Dept.
!1 $ 18,775.74 - County Jail
$ 19,178.64 - 911 Center
$ 64,866.64 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
$127,238.22 - (TOTAL BID FOR TWO-YEAR CONTRACT)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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2. Petrocelli's Uniforms
427 Railroad Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
YEAR ONE - 1993-94
$ 29,914.99 - Sheriff's Dept.
$ 18,403.55 - County Jail
$ 19,339.30 - 911 Center
$ 67,657.84 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
YEAR TWO - 1994-95
$ 30,480.23 - Sheriff's Dept.
$ 18,862.65 - County Jail
$ 19,670.00 - 911 Center
$ 69,012.88 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
$136,670.72 - (TOTAL BID FOR TWO-YEAR CONTRACT)
A bid bond in the amount of $14,000.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Trapuzzano's Uniforms
27 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
YEAR ONE - 1993-94
$ 27,132.00 -
Sheriff's Dept.
$ 19,126.00 -
County Jail
$ 20,177.00 -
911 Center
$ 66,435.00 -
TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
YEAR TWO - 1994-95
$ 28,350.00 -
Sheriff's Dept.
$ 20,207.50 -
County Jail
$ 21,183.00 -
911 Center
$ 69,740.50 -
TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
$136,175.50 -
(TOTAL BID FOR TWO-YEAR CONTRACT)
A bid bond in
the amount of 10* accompanied the bid.
4. Work America - The Uniform Company
3220 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
YEAR ONE - 1993-94
$ 30,341.00 - Sheriff's Dept.
$ 18,494.50 - County Jail
$ 17,650.50 - 911 Center
$ 66,486.00 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
YEAR TWO - 1994-95
$ 30,511.75 - Sheriff's Dept.
$ 19,060.03 - County Jail
$ 18,139.97 - 911 Center
$ 67,701.75 - TOTAL BID (based on estimated quantity)
$134,187.75 - (TOTAL BID FOR TWO-YEAR CONTRACT)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
, 1993
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CHIEF CLERK