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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 274 - 11-16-1989 - COMMISSIONERJ Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 16, 1989 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 Petrosky and Paluso. Absent being: Commissioner Mascara who was out of town. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Francis Pettit and Gary Gilman, Executive Assistants; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Edward James and Joann Sarkett of Try -Again Homes; Hathi Warco, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard. Vice -Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute Nos. 272 and 273. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute Nos. 272 and 273 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Petrosky read a Proclamation declaring the week of November 19- 25, 1989, as "Family Week". Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Edward James, Executive Director of Try -Again Homes. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Four (4) 1990 Sedans be rejected and re -advertised. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, rejecting the bids as per above; and authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Geriatric Chairs for the Washington County Health Center continue to be tabled for review. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to continue to table the bids as per above. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PAIUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Wandering Patient Monitoring System for the Washington County Health Center be awarded to Secure Care Products, Inc., of Concord, New Hampshire, at a cost of $3,992.00 plus installation costs of $1,000.00 and transmitters at a per unit cost of $106.00 (not to exceed 10 transmitters or $1,060.00). Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only bid received in accordance with the specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the furnishing and delivering of Printed Forms be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" costs submitted in their bid proposals; and that the Board authorize the re -advertising of certain items for which no bids were received. The Arnold Corporation, Uniontown, PA Badzik Printing Service, McMurray, PA Garlits Industries, Morrisville, PA Hudson Business Forms, Pittsburgh, PA Rainbow Graphics, Meadowlands, PA William Penn Printing Company, Pittsburgh, PA Moved by Mr. Paluso, 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 as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Telephone System at the Washington County Health Center be awarded to AT&T of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the total amount of $88,079.11 (including Telephone System - $63,202.52 and Connection to Existing System 75 - $24,876.59) as submitted in its bid proposal. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the specifications; and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. VM MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS _....., CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to the following project: 1. Demolition and Site Clearance Project - Borough of Donora NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for a lawn and garden tractor for the Parks Department to replace the one stolen at Ten Mile Park. Chief Clerk noted that an insurance check in the amount of $5,185.00 had been received for the stolen tractor. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change•Order No. 6 to the contract with Dick Enterprises, Inc., relative to the Washington County Airport Project. The Change Order increases the contract amount by $6,500.00 and is for the installation of 125 linear feet of duct encased in concrete. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Change Order as per above; and authorizing the Vice -Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Right -of -Way Agreement with West Penn Power Company for the installation of three poles and service line across County property to the site for the Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at the Washington County Airport. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Right -of -Way Agreement as per above; and authorizing the Vice -Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Service Agreement with CTR (Cincinnati Time Recorder of Pittsburgh) for time recording equipment at the Washington County Health Center in the amount of $1,062.00, covering the period of December 1, 1989 through November 30, 1990. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Service Agreement as per above; and authorizing the Vice -Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 266 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (0) 1. Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services, to attend a Seminar entitled "The Basics of Writing Policies and Procedures" sponsored by Keye Productivity Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 26, 1990 (0) 2. Deborah DeStefano and Darla J. Pepper of Aging Services to attend a Seminar entitled "How to Deal With Employee Attitude Problems" sponsored by Keye Productivity Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 9, 1990 (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Purchase of Service Agreement with Three Rivers Youth relative to the CYS Program for FY89/90. The purpose of the Addendum is to clarify the term of the agreement (7-1-89 through 6-30-90) and the contract limit which is not to exceed $100,000.00. above. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Addendum as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk made the following announcements: 1. County Offices will be closed on November 23-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 2. Commissioners' Agenda and Board meetings are cancelled for November 22-23. 10:10 a.m. - Meeting recessed. 10:35 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids. (Various bidders entered the meeting.) Acting Deputy Controller Dorisio opened and read the following bids: LUMBER FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY 1. Donora Lumber Company 300 Meldon Avenue P. O. Box 542 Donora, PA 15033 No total amount given; per unit costs submitted. A bid bond in the amount of $7,000.00 accompanied the bid. 2. West Elizabeth Lumber Company #1 Chicago Avenue Elizabeth, PA 15037 No total amount given; per unit costs submitted. A bid bond in the amount of $7,000.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review. mu MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS w...... _ _. _.. 1 11 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. LAUNDRY SUPPLIES FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 1. Clean Systems 51st & A.V.R.R. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (based on estimated quantities; items Total amount of bid: $15,955.20 submitted on a per unit cost basis) Cash in the amount of $1,595.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Jack Frye Sales & Service 104 Cherry Street Clairton, PA 15025 (based on estimated quantities; items Total amount of bid: $21,164.95 submitted on a per unit cost basis) A certified check in the amount of $2,116.50 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. USED CUTTER FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Harry Guckert Company, Inc. 810 West North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Used Cutter $8,000.00 Minus Trade -In Allowance $ 500.00 Charge for Delivery & Set Up $ 250.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $7,750.00 A certified check in the amount of $775.00 accompanied the aid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the foregoing bid to Harry Guckert Company, Inc., as per above, subject to final review by the Solicitor's Office and respective department head; this being the only bid received in accordance with the specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: oZ/ , 1989 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK