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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 377
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS as
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, December 19, 1991
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 and Petrosky. Absent being:
Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi;
Kathy Emery, Assistant Solicitor/Personnel Director; Joe Ford, Commissioner -Elect;
Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Coroner Farrell Jackson and Jean Hamel; Francis Pettit,
Executive Assistant; Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies;
Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Mary
Helicke, Executive Secretary; Judge Gladden; Chris Brady, Acting Court Administrator;
Eugene Strasser, President of Washington Hospital; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission;
Cathy Caldwell, WKEG; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter;
and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 376.
written.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving Minute No. 376 as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Chairman Mascara read a Resolution in support of Washington Hospital's
application for a Certificate of Need to establish a Cardiac Surgery Program.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Resolution to Eugene Strosser, President of
Washington Hospital, who commented briefly on this proposed program.
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to Coroner Farrell
Jackson and Jean Hamel of the Coroner's Office for their years of service with the
County. Both will be retiring in January.
(The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking pictures.)
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Natural Gas be awarded to Energy
Sales of Lawrence, Pennsylvania, based upon the recommendation of the County's
consultant, Oil & Gas Management, Inc. Attorney Bassi also recommended that the Board
approve a one-year stand-by agreement with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania. It was noted
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that the County anticipates a savings of approximately $20,000 during the first year of
this contract and up to $30,000 during the succeeding years.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid as per
above, this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications; and also approving a one-year stand-by agreement with Columbia Gas of
Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Tax Information System be
awarded to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., of State College, Pennsylvania, for the
following amounts:
Hardware - $169,577.00
Software - $110,880.00
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bids for the Tax
Information System as per above, these being the only bids received in accordance with
specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases relative to the
following projects:
1. Acquisition of the former Fort Pitt Bridge facility in
Canonsburg by Engineered Products, Inc.
2. Washington Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 17
(Code Enforcement)
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the contract with Counseling and Care Services, Inc., relative to the
Children and Youth Program. The Addendum increases the contract authorization amount
to $150,000.00.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the agreement with the Inter -Governmental Communication Organization (IGCO)
relative to emergency answering services. The Addendum increases the monthly
compensation from $584.84 to $660.50, effective January 1, 1992.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum as per
above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Subgrant Application to be submitted to the Juvenile Court Judges Commission in the
amount of $1d,032.00 for continued funding for the Aftercare/Intensive Probation
Program for the period of January 1 through September 30, 1992.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Subgrant
Application as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Comsis Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to perform a study
focusing on the coordination of transportation services in the County. The term of the
agreement is January 1 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to exceed $21,120.00.
per above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Project Application to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps in the
approximate amount of $96,345 for wage and development funds for projects at Mingo and
Ten Mile Parks. The County's share of the projects will be $6,375.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving submission of the
Project Application as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so
execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the agreement with William H. Martin, Inc. (Chambers Development Company,
Inc.) relative to the provision of garbage collection. The Addendum provides for
additional services and charges, including $15.00 per month rental fee for recycling
containers and $20.00 per pickup.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Lease Agreement with National Underground Storage, Inc., relative to
microfilm storage drawers for the Recorder of Deeds Office. The addendum provides for
additional services and charges for filing charges, records management services and
transportation.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Attorney Mary Lyn Drewitz as Mental Health Review Officer for the period
of January 1 through December 31, 1992, at an annual salary of $16,000.00 to be paid at
a rate of $1,333.33 per month.
per above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution authorizing various budget transfers in accordance with P.S. 16, Section
1784.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Subgrant Award from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount
of $15,976 for the Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Program for the year 1992.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Subgrant Award
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Cellular One at a base monthly rate of $15.95 each for three cellular
phones for the Drug Enforcement Unit. It was noted that the phones were donated by
Advanced Telecom Communications. There is a one-time activation fee of $30.00 per
phone.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement as
per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
recommendation to approve the following Board reappointment:
Washington County Planning Commission:
Charles Murray of Charleroi - 4-year term
1/1/92 - 12/31/95
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Board
reappointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following travel request:
(R) 1. Steven Tkach of Adult Probation to attend a Pennsylvania State
Probation Board training session in Carlisle, Pa., on January 6-17,
1992
(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
travel request and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcements:
1. County Offices would be closed on December 25th and
January 1st for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
2. The Agenda and Board Meetings scheduled for
December 25th-26th and January 1st-2nd have been
cancelled.
3. A Special Meeting of the Board would be held on Monday,
December 30th, at 10:00 a.m. in order to adopt the 1992
County Budget and act on any other necessary matters.
4. Swearing -in ceremonies of elected officials will be held
on Monday, January 6, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. in Judge Gladden's
courtroom
S. Reorganization meetings of the Board of Commissioners and
Salary Board will be held on Monday, January 6, 1992,
at 11:00 a.m.
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MEAT AND PRODUCE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
1. Green Valley Packing Company
R. D. 1, Box 202
Claysville, PA 15323
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $11,775.20 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid.
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $1,715.88
submitted on a per
unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of
$171.59 accompanied
the bid.
3. Kraft Food Service
3115 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(based on estimated
quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $17,460.82
submitted on a per
unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $2,500.00 accompanied the bid.
4. Tri-River Food, Inc.
3399 Industrial Boulevard
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(based on estimated
quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $9,100.45
submitted on a per
unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of
$910.00 accompanied
the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr.
Mascara, that the foregoing
bids be
tabled for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICE SUPPLIES (REBID)
1. Sentry Business Products
3910 Niagara Falls Boulevard
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $511.20 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $51.12 accompanied the bid.
2. Xerox Corporation
750 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $7,146.40 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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