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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 417 - 9-24-1992 - COMMISSIONER509 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS _ _.__ Minute No. 417 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, September 24, 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; Mel Bassi, Solicitor; Stephanie Parish, Secretary; Controller Belcastro; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Vi Williford, State President of the Gold Star Mothers; Margaret Slesh, State Corresponding Secretary of the Gold Star Mothers; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Thomas, Riverview Weekly; Kim Timlin, Pittsburgh Press; and Chris Enzerra, Herald -Standard. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 416. written. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Minute No. 416 as Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Mascara read a Proclamation declaring Sunday, September 27, 1992, as "Gold Star Mothers 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 Vi Williford, State President of the Gold Star Mothers. She stated that there is pending federal legislation which would declare "Gold Star Mothers Day" as a national holiday. She requested that the Commissioners fly the County and POW -MIA flags half-mast on Sunday, September 27, 1992, in remembrance of the sons and daughters who gave their life for this free country. She also requested that the Commissioners consider making a budgetary appropriation to the Gold Star Mothers. CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Hardware and Software for the District Attorney's Office be awarded to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., in the total amount of $13,648.00 as submitted in its bid proposal. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. 510 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Loader/Backhoe for the Washington County Parks Department continue to be tabled for review. per above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to continue to table the bids as Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; 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. Lewis Avenue Improvements Project - Carroll Township 2. Weirich Avenue Demolition Project - Canton Township Chief Clerk noted receipt of a notice from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts announcing that the next Course of Instruction for Prospective District Justices will be conducted November 9, 1992 through December 5, 1992, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Agreements with the following Day Care Providers for FY92/93: Julie L. Large Charleroi, PA Deraye Wise Houstone, PA Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreements 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 Addendum to the Agreement with the Visiting Nurses Association in connection with the OPTIONS Level II Services Program operated under the Washington County Aging Services Department. The Addendum provides for the payment of $31.50 per hour for any registered nurse visit over two consecutive hours in length. The current rate of $63.00 per visit will remain in effect for the first two hours of any visit by a registered nurse. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Addendum to the Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 511 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS ........... ._ _._ _ __ Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Proposal for Engineering Services submitted by CD Applied Research and Engineering, Inc., of McMurray, Pennsylvania, for engineering services in connection with the proposed aircraft hangar buildings at the Airport. The engineering fees total $33,500.00 of which the funds will come from the 1992 Bond Issue proceeds. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Proposal for Engineering Services 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 Addendum No. 3 to the Engineering Agreement with L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc., of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The Addendum increases the contract by $3,203.60 and is for additional services performed in connection with the installation of the Partial ILS, Localizer, NDB and DME. The County's share of these costs would be $160.00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving Addendum No. 3 to the Engineering 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 two (2) Highway Safety Program Mini -Grant Awards, each in the amount of $2,000.00, to Chartiers Township Police Department and Rostraver Police Department. The funds will be used for public information and education for special promotions for Safety Belt, Child Restraint and Motorcycle Helmet Use. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Mini -Grant Awards 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 renewal of a Landfill Disposal Agreement with William H. Martin, Inc., which provides for the County to dispose of large amounts of municipal solid waste at the rate of $45/ton and demolition at the rate of $60/ton. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving renewal of the Landfill Disposal 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. 512 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS ........ - . — Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (0) 1. Linda Miller, Michelle Manni and Teresa Crawford of the Health (Reimbursable) Center to attend a workshop on "Basic Validation Techniques and Therapy" in Greensburg, Pa., on October 15, 1992 (R) 2. Marcia Wilson of Children and Youth to attend a Family (Reimbursable) Preservation Training Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in Hershey, Pa., on September 29-30 and October 1, 1992 (0) 3. Wilbert Crawford of Aging Services to attend a seminar entitled (Reimbursable) "Senior Center Group Dynamics & Overcoming Barriers to Participation" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agency on Aging Directors, Inc., in State College, Pa., on September 30 - October 1, 1992 (R) 4. Cindy Zubchevich and Debbie Batley of the Health Center to attend (Reimbursable) a workshop on "Quality of Life Issues - Role of Activities & Social Services" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 26, 1992 (R) 5. Jeffrey A. Yates of Emergency Services to attend the 1992 (Reimbursable) Radiological Officers Conference in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on September 25-27, 1992 (0) 6. Juvenile Probation Office Staff and approximately 15 youths to participate in a trial program entitled "Challenge by Choice" sponsored by InterCare in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 16, 1992 (0) 7. John F. DiSalle and Michael J. Fagella, Assistant District (Funds to come Attorneys, to attend the Drug Related Asset Forfeiture and Ethics out of Drug Fund) Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute in Lancaster, Pa., on October 1-2, 1992 (0) 8. Judge John F. Bell to attend a conference entitled "Restorative Justice for Juvenile Sex Offenders" in Reno, Nevada, on November 15-17, 1992 (R) Required (0) Optional 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 made the following announcements: 1. The Commissioners' Agenda Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th, has been changed from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 2. The Salary Board Reorganization Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, October 1st. (Kathy Thomas of the Riverview Weekly entered the meeting.) BID OPENINGS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: MEAT FOR THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 1. Green Valley Packing R. D. 1, Box 202 Claysville, PA 15323 (based on estimated quantities; items Total amount of bid: $13,104.45 submitted on a per unit cost basis) A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid. 513 E I 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS ........... 2. Jarrell & Rea, Inc 1422 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (based on estimated quantities; items Total amount of bid: $1,462.32 submitted on a per unit cost basis) A certified check in the amount of $146.23 accompanied the bid. 3. Kraft Food Service, Inc. 3115 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 (items submitted on a per Total amount of bid: No total amount given unit cost basis) A bid bond in the amount of $2,600.00 accompanied the bid. 4. Tri River Foods, Inc. 3399 Industrial Boulevard Bethel Park, PA 15102 (based on estimated quantities; items Total amount of bid: $1,258.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis) A cashier's check in the amount of $1,258.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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 10:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 10� P, 1992 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK