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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 275
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, November 30, 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 Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being
present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Francis
Pettit, Executive Assistant; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Phil Garrow and
Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Steve Cameron, Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Lance
Vallee, Area Supervisor, Four Star Pizza; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Scott
Herrington, WJPA; and Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10;05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 274.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 274 be
approved as written.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners, in conjunction with Cameron Coca-Cola, Four Star Pizza and
Trombino Music Centers, announced the schedule for the seventh annual series of
Christmas Concerts at the Courthouse which begin on December 4th and end on
December 22nd.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Geriatric Chairs for the
Washington County Health Center be rejected and that the Board authorize the purchase
of these chairs through the purchase order system from the vendor (Diller Medical,
Inc.) submitting the lowest bid which is below the $4,000.00 bid limit.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, rejecting the bids for
Geriatric Chairs for the Washington County Health Center, and authorizing the purchase
of the chairs through the purchase order system as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Lumber for the period of
December 1, 1989, to June 1, 1990, be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit
costs submitted in their bid proposals:
Donora Lumber Company
Donora, PA
West Elizabeth Lumber Company
Elizabeth, PA
above; these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with
specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Laundry Supplies for the
Washington County Health Center and Jail be awarded to Jack Frye Sales & Service of
Clairton, Pennsylvania, for the per unit costs submitted in its bid proposal.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above,
this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to
the following project:
1. Donora Fire Hall/Community Center Roof Replacement Project
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following:
1. Two Crewcabs for Liquid Fuels Department
2. Plumbing at the Jail and Courthouse
3. Medical/Surgical Supply Program for the Washington County Health
Center for three-year period beginning January 1, 1990
4. Meat and Produce for the Washington County Health Center and the Jail
on a month -to -month basis beginning January 1, 1990
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; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc., relative to the
Western Center Bridge Project. The Change Order increases the contract amount by
$20,500.00 and is for the construction of a retaining wall adjacent to Conrail's
right-of-way. It was noted that the County's share of the costs would amount to
$4,100.00 (20%).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Change Order as
per above; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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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 an
Act 101, Section 901 Planning Grant Offering in the amount of $49,600.00 from the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources for the Municipal Waste Management
Plan.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to approve acceptance of the
Grant Offering as per above and to also approve a Grant Agreement with DER.
REMARKS: It was noted that the County will be providing $12,400.00 through in -kind
services to this grant program.
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 an
Agreement with Cross Creek Township for the maintenance of L.R. 62035 and 62022 in
Cross Creek Park for the period of December 4, 1989 through December 3, 1990, at a cost
not to exceed $2,500.00.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per
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
request to authorize a Maintenance Agreement with Diskriter, Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
for the purpose of providing maintenance for two transcribing units as follows:
1. Aging Services - $65.00 per year
#1595 - 15894
2. Emergency Management Agency - $75.00 per year
#MC4000 - 70200333
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing a Maintenance
Agreement with Diskriter, Inc., as per above.
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 the
following items relative to the JTPA Program:
1. Agreement with Mon Valley Opportunities Industrialization
Center, Inc., for the purpose of providing classroom
training for two participants in the Multi Skills Clerical
Occupations and Word Processing Course. The contract amount
shall not exceed $10,000.00. The contract term shall be from
November 29, 1989 to June 30, 1990. The contract shall be
funded from the JTPA IIA funds.
2. Amendment to agreement with On -The -Job Training Services (Contract
#1102-89) for the purpose of adding an additional $110,000.00 to be
used for the start-up of the Clyde Mine and for the costs of the Peer
Counselor Staff Member. The revised contract amount is $120,000.00.
This contract amendment shall be funded from the JTPA EDWAA Funds.
(Some discussion followed concerning this contract.)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing
Agreement and Amendment.
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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
Grant -in -Aid Application and Grant Agreement in the amount of $28,063.00 to be
submitted to the Juvenile Court Judges Commission for PENNFREE Specialized Probation
Services for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Grant -in -Aid
Application and Grant Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their approval and ratification a
Grant Proposal to be submitted to DPW under the PENNFREE program to provide intensive
case management services to families to prevent placement of youth where there is a
parent with a drug and alcohol problem. The grant is in the amount of $137,085.00 and
will be used to establish a Family Preservation Program covering the period of
February 26, 1990 through February 25, 1991.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving and ratifying
submission of the Grant Proposal as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their approval and ratification a
supplemental funding plan to be submitted to DPW under the Human Services Development
Fund for FY89-90. The supplemental funding plan reflects the revised total allocation
of $574,666.00, representing a supplemental increase of $53,062.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving and ratifying
submission of the supplemental funding plan for the Human Services Development Fund as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their approval and ratification a
proposal submitted to the Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs for funding ($7,859.00)
under the Human Resources Development (HRD) Initiative for the Washington -Greene Drug
and Alcohol Planning Commission.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving and ratifying
submission of the funding proposal as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
recommendation to approve the following appointment/reappointment to the Soil
Conservation District for a 4-year term, effective January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1993:
Appointment of Kathryn Hixenbaugh of Avella - Urban Director
(replaces Kirk Wicker)
Reappointment of Albert Miller of Avella - Farmer Director
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
appointment/reappointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Peluso - 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:
(R) 1. John Pankopf of Adult Probation to attend a Course entitled "Sex
Offender Treatment and Supervision" sponsored by the Pennsylvania
Board of Probation and Parole in New Kensington, Pa., on
November 28, 1989
(0) 2. Dr. Barry Parks, Washington County Health Center Administrator, to
attend a New Certification Workshop sponsored by the Pennsylvania
Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administration in
Harrisburg, Pa., on December 6-8, 1989
(0) 3. Janice Springer, Rita Hritz, Wilbert Crawford, Monica Parker,
Minnerva Frye, Rosemarie Moore and Sylvia Whiten of Aging Services
to attend a Dance Therapy Workshop at the Mon Valley Health Center
on December 12, 1989
(0) 4. Dawn Miller of the Health Center to attend a Dance Therapy Workshop
at the Mon Valley Health Center on December 12, 1989
(0) Optional
(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel
requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
SOLICITOR
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - 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. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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. Joan M. Weigand
324 Tyler Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton
District No: 120 - Section No:
Amount: $10.82
S.S. No: 183-32-1987
2. Joseph R. Zipko
790 Berry Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane
District No: 600 - Section No:
Amount: $371.30
S.S. No: 191-28-9524
(1989 County Tax)
010-00-00-0030-00
(1989 County Tax)
001-00-00-0001-00
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512 Blaine Avenue
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward
District No: 100 - Section No: 004-00-01-0003-00
Amount: $114.79
S.S. No: 189-32-2500
4. Donald Dindal (1989 County Tax)
2302 Jefferson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Morris
District No: 450 - Section No: 008-00-00-0011-04
Amount: $2.51 (discount & penalty)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:25 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
10:35 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids:
PRODUCE FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AND JAIL
1. Kraft Behrhorst
3115 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Total amount of bid: $2,577.17 (based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $1,200.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the foregoing bid to
KraftjBehrhorst 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; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
LINEN SUPPLIES FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AND JAIL
1. ATD American Company
135 Greenwood Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $23,455.50 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. The National Fabrics Company
1020 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6202
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $10,187.27 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $1,018.73 accompanied the bid.
3. Standard Textile Company, Inc.
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45222-1805
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $5,808.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid.
4. Beautiful Toweling
Joseph Gartland, Inc.
P. 0. Box 125
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $3,545.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $354.50 accompanied the bid.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DISPOSABLE BRIEFS, UNDERPADS AND WASHCLOTHS FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
1. ATD American Company
135 Greenwood Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $95,128.74 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Gatti Medical Supply
834 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $125,705.28 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 104 accompanied the bid.
3. Morris Paper Company
1201 Freedom Road
Mars, PA 16046
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $113,305.60 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $11,330.00 accompanied the bid.
4. Penn Medical Supply, Inc.
103 Rahway Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $136,730.60 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Valley Home Medical Equipment, Inc.
1300 7th Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $5,750.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A Bank Money Order in the amount of $575.00 accompanied the bid. However,
Solicitor Bassi noted the bid would have to be rejected since money orders
are not acceptable.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
HEALTH CENTER INFORMATION SYSTEM AND/OR PHARMACY SOFTWARE PACKAGE
1. Compudata Health Corporation
335 S. Market Street
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Total amount of bid: Item I - No Bid
Item II - $84,316.00
TOTAL - $84,316.00
A certified check in the amount of $8,431.60 accompanied the bid.
2. Slogick Computer Consultant
231 James Street
Bentleyville, PA 15314
Total amount of bid: Item I - $548.00
Item II - No Bid
TOTAL - $548.00
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A cashier's check in the amount of $54.80 accompanied the bid. However,
Solicitor Bassi noted the bid would have to be rejected since cashiers'
checks are not acceptable.
3. Salina Office Services Corporation
P. 0. Box 1127
Newtown, PA 18940
Total amount of bid: Item I - No Bid
Item II - $72,986.00
TOTAL - $72,986.00
A certified check in the amount of $7,300.00 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; 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 SUUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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CHIEF CLERK
NOTE FOR THE RECORD: The increases to the T-hangar rental fees at the
Washington County Airport will be effective January 1, 1990
instead of November 1, 1989. (See Minute #260 dated
July 27, 1989, p. 171, for further reference.)
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