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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 390 - 3-19-1992 - COMMISSIONER347 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, March 19, 1992 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: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Kathy Emery, Personnel Director/Assistant Solicitor; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Linda Bell, Assistant JTPA Director; Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and various bidders. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute Nos. 388 and 389. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Minute Nos. 388 and 389 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS review: Solicitor Bassi recommended that the following bids continue to be tabled for 1. Law Enforcement Uniforms 2. Medical Supplies 3. Food and Staples 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 submission of an Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for an Emergency Shelter Grant in the amount of $77,984.00 for the period of October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. The funds will provide emergency food and shelter to eligible County residents. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing submission of the Application as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 348 1 Resolution authorizing the County's membership in the Local Development District Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania. It was noted that the County will share the Council's local costs in accordance with a cost -sharing formula and annual budget. Washington County's approximate cost share is $1,814.00. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Resolution 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 revised Policy on Non -Discrimination of Persons with a Disability, which incorporates the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. 1 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the revised Policy on Non -Discrimination of Persons with a Disability 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 a request to authorize the Office of Employee Relations (Personnel Office) to obtain a criminal record check for County job applicants from the Pennsylvania State Police, Criminal History Record Information Division, at a cost of $10.00 per record check. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Office of Employee Relations to obtain criminal record checks as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the "National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)" as an association/organization concerned with governmental affairs in accordance with Section 446 of The County Code and authorizing the Purchasing Department's membership thereto. The annual membership fee is $225.00. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Resolution 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 AT&T Customer Interpreter Service Agreement for the purpose of providing an on-line interpreter service for the County's enhanced 911 system. It was noted that the 911 technical standards regulations developed by the Public Utility Commission, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Community Affairs Therefore, the regulations direct each county to provide arrangements for bilingual support or subscription to AT&T Language Line or similar service. The PSACC recommends the Language Line and is acting as an agent for the counties to reduce the costs of initiating the program and to tailor training for Pennylvania counties. The initial cost to the County would be $100.00 for a one-time service initiation fee and $99.00 for teletraining (total - $199.00). After implementation of the County's 911 System, the County will pay a monthly minimum usage fee of $25.00 and $1.94 per minute interpreter time (credited against the monthly minimum). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the AT&T Customer Interpreter Service Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. REMARKS: Commissioner Petrosky noted that by "piggy -backing" through PSACC, the County is taking advantage of the discount price at this time and will be experiencing a considerable savings on the initiation and teletraining fee. 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 renewal of the Postage Meter Rental Agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Office of Employment and Training at a monthly rate of $42.75, which represents an increase of $3.75 a month. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the renewal of the Postage Meter Rental Agreement 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 an Agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick for the purpose of auditing JTPA subgrantee contracts for FY90/91 at a cost of $9,750.00 which includes out-of-pocket expenses. 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 the following travel requests: (0) 1. George Krcelich of Human Services to attend PennDOT's Annual (Reimbursable) Transit Seminar in Harrisburg, Pa*, on April 14-16, 1992 (0) 2. John Layman of the WCHC to attend the Spring Workshop of the (Reimbursable) Pittsburgh District Dietary Managers Association in Youngwood, Pa., on March 27, 1992 350 (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, 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. BID OPENINGS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: 1992 VEHICLES FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY 1. Davies & Tregembo Ford, Inc 728 McKean Ave Charleroi, PA 15022 $19,109.00 - Vehicle #1 - 4WD Vehicle $17,199.00 - Vehicle #2 - Full Size Sedan $36,308.00 - TOTAL BID Certified checks in the amounts of $1,911.00 and $1,720.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Matway Ford, Inc. 500 National Pike West Brownsville, PA 15417 $19,579.00 - Vehicle #1 - 4WD Vehicle $13,191.50 - Vehicle #2 - Full Size Sedan $32,770.50 - TOTAL BID A certified check in the amount of $3,277.05 accompanied the bid. 3. McDonald Ford, Inc. 200 E. Lincoln Avenue McDonald, PA 15057 $18,800.00 - Vehicle #1 - 4WD Vehicle $17,100.00 - Vehicle #2 - Full Size Sedan $35,900.00 - TOTAL BID A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Washington Ford, Inc. 507 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301 $18,878.00 - Vehicle #1 - 4WD Vehicle $17,228.00 - Vehicle #2 - Full Size Sedan $36,106.00 - TOTAL BID A certified check in the amount of $3,610.60 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. I �1 1 1 1. Bio-Sun Systems, Inc. RR #2, Box 134A Millerton, PA 16936 $49,500.00 - Division I $ 4,625.00 - Division II $17,410.00 - Division III $26,900.00 - Division IV $98,435.00 - TOTAL BID A cashier's check in the amount of $9,843.50 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the foregoing bid be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MEAT & PRODUCE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1. Albano's 16 South Street Washington, PA 15301 Meat Items: No bid (Per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Produce Items: $1.15 - Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Report) Cash in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Deaktor/Sysco 213 North Avenue Washington, PA 15301 (based on estimated quantities; items Meat Items: $12,093.28 - submitted on a per unit cost basis) Produce Items: No bid An annual bid bond in the amount of $50,000.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Green Valley Packing Company, Inc. R. D. 1, Box 202 Claysville, PA 15323 Meat Items: $11,630.70 - Produce Items: No bid (based on estimated quantities; items submitted on a per unit cost basis) A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Jarrell & Rea, Inc. 1422 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (based on estimated quantities; items Meat Items: $1,492.02 - submitted on a per unit cost basis) Produce Items: No bid A certified check in the amount of $149.20 accompanied the bid. 5. Kraft Food Service 3115 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 (based on estimated quantities; items Meat Items: $17,747.62 - submitted on a per unit cost basis) Produce Items: No bid A bid bond in the amount of $2,500.00 accompanied the bid. 6. Monteverde's Box 7079 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Meat Items: No bid (per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Produce Items: $1.20 - Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Report) A certified check in the amount of $200.00 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. Chairman Mascara entertained a motion to approve a Proclamation designating the month of March 1992 as "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month". Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the Proclamation as per above. 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 10:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: / /��/V 4 , 1992 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK