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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR . JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 452
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, June 10, 1993
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members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Ford. Also being present:
0 Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Mel Bassi, Solicitor; Controller Belcastro; Linda Hands,
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Clerk -Steno II; Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration; Nancy Bielawski, Contract and
ci Communications Manager; Brian Bark, 911 Coordinator; Shirl Profio, 911 Secretary; Duane
Kavka, Director of Human Services; Charles Pollacci, Veterans Director; Floyd Laubham,
Planning Commission; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Chris
Enzerra, Herald Standard; Kathy Thomas, Riverview Weekly; a representative of Cario
Construction; Susan Gilleskie of Xerox Corporation; Ron Sanderson of Swede
Construction; Paul Uram of Information Spectrum; and Christine Hyden, Development
Director, United Cerebral Palsy.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:10 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 450.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving Minute No. 450 as
written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara noted that approval of Minute No. 451 would be held in
abeyance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Chairman Mascara read a Proclamation proclaiming June 18, 1993, as "United
Cerebral Palsy Casual Day".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Christine Hyden, Development
Director of United Cerebral Palsy.
Chairman Mascara introduced the new Veterans Director, Charles Pollacci.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
There were no citizens' comments.
0 OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Land Records Information
System be rejected, based upon a recommendation made by a bid review committee
consisting of the Recorder of Deeds, data processing staff and the Director of
Administration.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, rejecting the Land Records
Information System bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the CAD System for the 911
Communications Center be awarded to MaSys Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, being
the second lowest bid, for the total amount of $362,891.00. He noted that the lowest
bidder, New World Systems Corporation, did not meet the specifications as documented by
the 911 Coordinator and the County's consultant, Engineered Communications, Inc.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid as per above;
this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the High Speed Copier be awarded
to Eastman Kodak Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The award is for a 60-month
lease/purchase at $1,401.12 per month. The monthly maintenance of $550.00 per month
will be waived through December 31, 1993, although the meter charge of $.0048 per copy
will be in effect from date of installation. Therefore, charges are as follows:
1. $1,401.12 + meter charge (.0048 x 100,000) $480.00 = $1,881.12
through December 31, 1993
2. Beginning January 1, 1994:
$1,401.12 + meter charge (.0048 x 100,000)
$480.00 + $550.00 = $2,431.12
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above;
this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Law Enforcement Uniforms
(rebid) for the period of June 10, 1993 through April 30, 1994, (with option to renew
second year), be awarded as follows:
Section III - 911 Center
The apparent low bidder, Northeastern Uniforms, did not bid the
required skirt on the bid for uniformity. If he had bid the correct
skirt, he would be the high bidder. Therefore, the low bidder is
Petrocelli's Uniforms of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
Total cost based on estimated quantity: $18,845.47
Section IV - Drug Task Force
Award to the low bidder, Petrocelli's Uniforms of Bridgeville,
Pennsylvania.
Total cost based on estimated quantity: $3,268.50
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Moved by
Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above;
these being the lowest
responsible bids received in accordance
with specifications.
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Mr. Ford
- Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara
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Motion carried
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Solicitor
Bassi recommended that the following
bids continue to be tabled for
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Natural Gas for County Facilities
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Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies for
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Moved by
Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, to
continue to table the bids as
per above.
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 the
following Provider Agreements relative to the MH/MR Program for FY93/94:
Washington Communities
Centerville Clinic
ARC, Washington County (Futtrel, Inc.)
AMI, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Associates for Behavior Change
Group Home, Inc.
Mon Valley Rehabilitation Center
Alternative Residential Services
Transitional Employment Consultants
Mental Health Association
® Vision: Comprehensive Addiction Prevention Services
Diversified Human Services
ARC, Greene County
Psychiatric Care Systems
Wesley Institute (Highland School)
Western PA School/Deaf
Keystone City Residence
The Melmark Home, Inc.
Stillmeadow, Inc.
® Sugarcreek Home, Inc.
Supported Employment Services
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Provider
Agreements 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.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Addendums to the following Children and Youth Provider Agrements:
1. CATY Services, Inc., for the provision of foster care
services. This Addendum increases the contract
authorization amount from $100,000.00 to $160,000.00.
2. New Hope Youth Home for the provision of placement
services. This Addendum increases the contract
authorization amount from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement
Addendums 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 the
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Pre -Expenditure Plan for FY93/94 in
the amount of $310,030.00 to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving submission of the
FY93/94 Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Pre -Expenditure Plan 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
Amended Capital Equipment Application for the Shared -Ride Reduced Fare Program for
Senior Citizens for FY93/94 in the amount of $201,900.00. It was noted that it was
PennDOT's recommendation that the County submit an amended application to replace the
original application which was approved at the meeting on May 6, 1993, in the amount of
$54,780.00. The funds will be used to purchase mini -vans for the program.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Amended Capital
Equipment Application as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so
execute.
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
Working Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation
Service, whereby the Soil Conservation Service will provide dam breach inundation maps
and documentation for seven dams in Harmon Creek Watershed and one dam in Cross Creek
Watershed which is a requirement of DER. The County would pay to the Soil Conservation
Service the amount of $5,000.00 to complete this project.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Working Agreement
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Roll call vote taken:
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m Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
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following items relative to the JTPA Program:
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1. Modification to the Agreement with Washington School
a District to allow for an increase in salary and
training materials necessary to accommodate the new
class of STEP students. The requested increase is
$3,500.00 bringing the contract total to $42,000.00.
This agreement is funded from both Title IIB and
the Department of Education STEP funds. The number
of participants served increases from 57 to 87.
2. An Agreement with Intermediate Unit I for the provision
of testing services for 500 summber youth applicants.
The cost of this testing contract shall be $5,374.00.
The contract term shall be from June 11, 1993 to
September 30, 1993, and the funding shall be from
Title IIB.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Modification and
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 final
submission of the County's Act 71 Jail Construction Proposal for jail construction
funds to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The proposal projects the total
construction cost of $12,863,500.00 and requests reimbursement up to $6,431,750.00 and
also verifies that the County's application has not changed from the original
submission.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the final submission
of the County's Act 71 Jail Construction Proposal 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 the
following travel requests:
(0) 1. Lori Stein, Minerva Frye, Bill Crawford, Deborah DeStefano, Angie
(Reimbursable) Alampi, Janice Springer, Rita Hritz and Monica Parker Farrell of
Aging Services to attend a workshop entitled "Senior Centers: A
Fresh Look At Volunteer Participation" in Belle Vernon, Pa., on
June 23, 1993
(0) 2. Commissioner Frank R. Mascara and Roger Metcalfe, Budget Officer,
to attend the AICPA Tenth Annual National Governmental Accounting
and Auditing Update Conference in Washington, DC, on August 30-31,
1993
(0) 3. Dawn Miller of the Health Center to attend a workshop entitled
(Reimbursable) "Senior Centers: A Fresh Look At Volunteer Participation" in Belle
Vernon, Pa., on June 23, 1993
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(0) 4. Kathy Belleno and Marsha Dykins of the Health Center to attend a
(Reimbursable) training on "Basic First Aid And CPR" sponsored by the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., in Monessen, Pa., on
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(0) 5. Dennis Walters of Adult Probation to attend a Grant -in -Aid Workshop
sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in
Butler, Pa., on June 22, 1993
(R) 6. Dennis Walters and Steven Tkach of Adult Probation to attend a
course entitled "Legal Liabilities in Probation & Parole" sponsored
by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole in Meadville, Pa.,
on June 23, 1993
(0) 7. Chuck Pollacci of Veterans Affairs to attend the PSACDVA Annual
Meeting in Lycoming County on June 22-24, 1993
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(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing travel 0
requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
SOLICITOR
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, 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. John L. and Rosa Lee Richards (1992 Personal Property Tax)
106 Shawnee Trail
Venetia, PA 15367
Amount: $59.98
S.S. No: 077-34-5369
2. William H. and Rosetta G. Ferencz (1993 County Tax)
440 McKean Avenue
Apt. 30
Dunlevy, PA 15432
District: Dunlevy Borough
District No: 250 - Section No: 001-00-00-0018-00
Amount: $5.90
3. Sarah J. and Phillip A. Schafer, Sr. (1993 County Tax)
c/o Slovenian Savings & Loan is
Association
107 Latimer Avenue
Strabane, PA 15363
District: Nottingham Township
District No: 530 - Section No: 009-00-00-0011-05
Amount: $44.28
S.S. No: 176-36-5062
4. William J: and Kristi M. Hunt (1993 County Tax)
c/o Community Bank
100 Miller Lane
Waynesburg, PA 15370
District: South Strabane Township
District No: 600 - Section No: 007-08-00-0011-00
Amount: $37.24
S.S. No: 205-59-8429
5. Ralph Bockstoce (1993 County Tax)
R. D. 2
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Somerset Township
District No: 580 - Section No: 003-00-00-0016-00
Amount: $100.90
S.S. No: 165-26-3121
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John E. and Melissa L. Artuso
(1993 County
Tax)
R. D. 2, Box 229B
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
District No: 600 - Section No:
008-00-00-0001-08
Amount: $112.77
S.S. No: 202-44-4184
7.
Brett A. and Claudia Lang
(1993 County
Tax)
c/o Community Savings
4319 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
District: Cecil Township
District No: 140 - Section No:
009-04-01-0006-06
Amount: $351.16
S.S. No: 174-58-7020
8.
Albert and Renee Powers
(1993 County
Tax)
c/o Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Buffalo Township
District No: 060 - Section No:
002-00-00-0003-04
Amount: $6.01
9.
Washington Federal Savings Bank
(1993 County
Tax)
77 South Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Buffalo Township
District No: 060 - Section No:
016-00-00-0019-01
Amount: $245.49
Tax I.D. No: 25-0866405
10.
Marilyn H. Lesko
(1993 County
Tax)
c/o Parkvale Savings
4220 William Penn Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
District: Peters Township
District No: 540 - Section No:
002-00-00-0040-47F
Amount: $209.32
S.S. No: 176-24-2714
11.
Michael and Cheryl Cuddahee
(1993 County
Tax)
c/o Dellwood Corporation
P. 0. Box 729
Carnegie, PA 15106-0729
District: South Franklin Township
District No: 590 - Section No:
005-03-03-0013-00
Amount: $317.43
S.S. No: 122-48-5807
12. Jane A. Smith
21 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
District: Union Township
District No: 640 - Section
Amount: $5.79
(1993 County Tax)
No: 007-07-00-0002-00
13. Pittsburgh Home Savings
Association for
George H. Snyder, Jr.
438 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
District: Peters Township
District No: 540 - Section No:
Amount: $8.08
(1993 County Tax)
011-10-01-0006-00
14. Earl and Carolyn Clutter (1992 County Tax)
1040 S. Bridge Road
Prosperity, PA 15329
District: South Franklin Township
District No: 590 - Section No: 006-00-00-0001-01
Amount: $14.02
S.S. No: 161-34-9414
15. Raymond and Emma Johnston
R. D. 4
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
District No: 460 - Section No:
Amount: $11.89
S.S. No: 194-30-1353
(1992 County Tax)
018-00-00-0007-02
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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.
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
PARK OFFICE FOR MINGO CREEK PARK
Solicitor Bassi noted that Casper Construction Company submitted its bid
after the 10:00 a.m. deadline.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to reject the unopened sealed
bid of Casper Construction Company due to the fact that it was received after the
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously
1. Cario Construction Company
123 Washington Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total Base Bid: $140,507.00
Add Alternative No. 1: $2,072.00
Add Alternative No. 2: $7,400.00
A bid bond the amount of $15,000.00 accompanied the bid.
2. JPC Builders, Inc.
4200 Brownsville Road
Suite 9
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Total Base Bid: $130,000.00
Add Alternative No. 1:
$1,080.00
Add Alternative No. 2:
$2,700.00
A bid bond in the amount
of 10* accompanied the bid.
3. Ronald M. Sanderson
890 Simpson Howell Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
Total Base Bid:
$102,550.00
Add Alternative No. 1:
$960.00
Add Alternative No. 2:
$1,711.00
A bid bond in the amount
of 10% (not to exceed $15,000.00)
accompanied the bid.
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.
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LUMBER (rebid)
Controller Becastro noted that no bids were received. Solicitor Bassi stated
that since this was the second time the County bid these items and no bids were
received, the lumber items may be purchased through the purchase order system in
accordance with Section 1641 of The County Code.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
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