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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 869 - 11-5-2009 - COMMISSIONER377 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA -•-"' 7dblilll9tUll t'utufty ulubbl'.0 ••yam minute iWo. �sdY � ��� dull �ii�:ib Washington, Pennsylvania, November 5, 2009 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Scott Fergus, Director of Administration; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Sue Orrick and JoAnn Metz, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Human Services; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Chuck Nichols, American Legion, Post 175; Steve Toprani and Steve Fisher, District Attorney's Office; Jay English and staff from the Children and Youth Services Office; Sharon Russell, Senator J. Barry Stout; Susan Morgan, Washington County Redevelopment Authority; Tom Jennings, Avella Area; Traci McDonald Kemp, Tara Simmons and Heather Arnet, Women and Girls Foundation; Carl Maggi and John Adams, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. Reverend Turrill led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Nicholls led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 868 dated October 15, 2009 as written. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 868 as written. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a check to the board members of the Avella Area Community Association in the amount of $50,000 as part of the Washington County Local Share Account Program. These funds will be used for the Historic Lincoln National Bank Renovation Project. Tom Jennings, president of the Avella Area Community Association, accepted the check and thanked the Board for all their assistance and support for this very important renovation project. He explained this project will be for the benefit of attracting small businesses or agencies to locate in the building. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring November 8-14, 2009, as "PA Promise for Children Week". Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kimmel accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their many years of support and introduced two groups of daycare facilities. The groups entertained the Commissioners and audience with song and dance. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring November 2009 as "Adoption Month" in Washington County. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: 378 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA rel A U LIMITED EO( 718327LD ins. trey - Yes; Mr. tsurns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. English, of Children and Youth Services, accepted the Proclamation and gave the Board thanks for the of Adoption Month. He commented on the importance of adoption and acknowledged his staff and tits for all their hard work and dedication in preparing for adoption in the Children and Youth Services Office. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring November 7, 2009, as "Women and Girls Foundation rsary Day" and acknowledging Traci McDonald Kemp as one of the women to be honored, on this day. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. District Attorney Steve Toprani, accepted the Proclamation and introduced Traci McDonald Kemp, recipient of Women and Girls Foundation Award. Ms. McDonald Kemp thanked the Board for this recognition and commented on her many positive experiences the District Attorney's Office and through her life that have been an inspiration to her in the work that she does every . She also thanked her family for all their support in her life. ',SS FOR PHOTOS) [C COMMENTS John Adams, of Avella, commented on the state of the economy and stressed that taxpayers cannot afford more BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the following bids: CartridMss Award bid of printer cartridges for Domestic Relations and District Justices to the following vendors: J D Hamco, Meadowlands PA Granville Associates Inc, Carnegie, PA NRI Data & Business Products, Morrisville PA The Office Pal, Lakewood NJ The total cost of this contract is estimated at approximately $30,000, This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, awarding the foregoing bid. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Cost Per Conv Program Award the "Cost Per Copy Program" to Comdoc, Inc., Pittsburgh PA. This contract is effective November 15, 2009 through December 1, 2014 with the option to extend for additional one year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties. The total cost of this contract is approximately $40,000 a year. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, awarding the foregoing bid. M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 379 1UR LIMITED E00718327L0 411, M�.,��.,.,..-� „�.�.._, loll caii vote Cil„� HCIl: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board authorize the extension of the listed contracts. It is to be noted all contracts extensions are under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, HVAC Maintenance HVAC Maintenance to FIT Optimized Solutions, Pittsburgh PA through January 2, 2011. The total yearly cost of this contract is approximately $60,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the extension for the HVAC Maintenance contract as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Medical Eauipment Rental Rental of medical equipment to the following vendors: Gaymar Industries, Inc., Orchard Park NV Galaxy Medical Products, Inc., Akron OH Freedom Medical, Exton PA The total yearly cost of this contract is approximately $35,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the extension for the medical equipment contract as per above. above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. RN Consultant for A in Mary Jeanne Maggi as an RN Consultant for Aging Services through December 31, 2010 and to continue year to year unless cancelled by either party with thirty (30) days written notice. The service is at the cost of $29 per hour for an average of 15 hours per week, not to exceed 800 hours annually. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the contract extension with Mary Jean Maggi as per Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Abstain. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointments of Mike Dufalla and Ray Dami to SPC's Regional Water Technical Committee and the following appointments to the Canvass Board for the November 3'd General Election: Millicent Powell Dorothy Whilhide Fred Owens Paulie Chappel Mary Lou DiTullio Elizabeth Gillingham Patricia Hagedorn Marie Trozzo Mary Lou Stranko Manuel Yocolano I M IN UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Ih R LIMITED E00718327LD by Ms. Trey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the toregoing appointments to 5FUS Kegional Water Technical and the Canvass Board. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify a travel request for Paul of the District Attorney's Office to attend training in San Francisco, California November 8-12, 2009 at $1,855. This item will be charged to the District Attorney's budget. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the travel request for Paul Schneider of the District Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr' . Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Note Modification in the amount not to d $30,000 for the Washington County Agricultural Fair. The principal balance of the loan is being increased in to payoff a loan payable to John Deer Credit for a new tractor. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Note Modification for the Washington Ly Agricultural Fair. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a three-month extension for the Fulough Service Program Expansion Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The period of th� grant will now be from July 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010. The amount of the grant will remain the same. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the three-month extension for the Furlough Into Service Pt�gram Expansion Grant as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an agreement with Diana T. Myers and Inc. to provide consulting services for the Southwest Region Continuum of Care Application to HUD. This will begin on July 1, 2009 and will automatically renew annually in the amount of $5,000 each year. No funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Diana T. Myers and Associates, Inc., to provide counseling services as per above. Roll call vote taken: [I Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Motion carriect unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) participation agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the HMIS Participation Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Human Services Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of certifications associated with HRPR funds received from DCED on behalf of Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012. No County funds required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the certifications associated with HRPR funds received from. DCED as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of an Emergency Resolution to approve the 2009/2010 contract with Bridges and Pathways to the Future, Inc, to avoid the termination of court -ordered services to the Children and Youth Services children and their families. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the foregoing ratification of an Emergency Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the following provider agreements for Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. No additional County funds are required. PROVIDER Agape Day Treatment Program SPHS Care Center CASA for Kids, Inc. Michael Crabtree, Ph.D. Intermediate Unit I Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. Try -Again Homes, Inc. — After school Try -Again Homes, Inc. — Consolidated Try -Again Homes, Inc. — Transitional Living Try -Again Homes, Inc. — Visitation Try -Again Homes, Inc. — Independent Living JPO Leader Program Mon Valley YMCA Washington Hospital Teen Outreach Wesley Spectrum Services In -Home SPHS CARE Center Alternative Energy Youth Farm AMOUNT $15,000 70,066 50,000 26,500 18,240 60,000 159,000 477,790 100,000 76,200 211,950 503,964 165,000 75,000 175,000 9,700 225,000 382 M I N UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IM LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA rrotessional ramuy tare bervices, Inc. 115,000 TOTAL $2,533,410 Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider agreements for the Children and Y. uth Services Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the following addenda to purchase of agreements Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. These addenda will extend the 2008/2009 agreement through December 31, 2009 at the adjusted allocation amounts. No a Iditional County funds are required. PROVIDER FROM TO Adelphoi Village, Inc. $2,500,000 $3,175,000 ARC Human Services, Inc. 200,000 235,000 Auberle 757,000 1,025,000 Catholic Charities 50,000 75,000 Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a 100,000 150,000 The Academy Cornell Abraxas Group, Inc. 515,000 825,000 Families United Network 85,000 110,000 Family Care for Children and Youth 500,000 700,000 Gannondale 150,000 230,000 Glade Run Lutheran Services Harborcreek Youth Services 165,000 155,000 190,000 255,000 Holy Family Social Service 415,000 530,000 Mars Home for Youth 183,000 315,000 Northwestern Human Services of PA 300,000 360,000 Northwestern Human Services d/b/a 211,000 411,000 Northwestern Academy Outside In School of Experiential 250,000 300,000 Education, Inc. SPHS Behavioral Health - Host Family 55,000 85,000 Summit Academy 645,000 970,000 Try -Again Homes, Inc. 750,000 885,000 Ward Home, Inc. 30,000 60,000 Youth Educational Services - YES 85,000 410,000 Academy TOTAL $8,101,000 $11,296,000 Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the above -listed addenda to the purchase of service for the Children and Youth Services Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval agreements with Jewish Family and Services for the provision of guardianship services to two children who have been court -ordered to have a The time and services provided by Jewish Family and Children's Services shall be paid at a rate of $15.00 per 15 minute unit with a monthly cap of $180/per child. Payment for time and services in excess of this monthly cap will or)y be authorized with prior approval by the Department of Human Services. The term of these agreements will be July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the agreements with Jewish Family and Children's BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMrrED E00718327Ln services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of two resolutions authorizing the Washington County Hospital Authority to grant $50,000 to the Canonsburg General Hospital for its Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) and $70,000 to the Washington City Mission for its Cognitive Enhancement Therapy treatment modality. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the adoption of the foregoing resolutions. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a lease renewal of with Kwik Stop Inc. for Magisterial District #27-3-7 located in Burgettstown, PA. This lease renewal is from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015 at a monthly cost of $1025. All other terms and conditions of the current lease will remain in effect. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the lease renewal with Kwik Stop, Inc. for Magisterial District 27-37 as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of two cell phones for van drivers for Aging Services. The service would be provided through AT&T/ Cingular at the cost of $35.99 each for 450 minutes. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the purchase of two cell phones for van drivers in the Aging Services Office. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held immediately following the Agenda Meeting as information session regarding personnel and litigation related to reassessment. The monthly Salary Board Meeting will be held immediately following today's Board Meeting. County Offices will be closed on November 11, 2009 in observance of Veterans Day. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. ml M I N U T E 11JBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS R LIMITED E00718327LD 21 N 21 L P. $ 132.01 5IR ROBERT MICHAEL MCNARY ST MURRAY,PA 15317 8 COUNTY TAX TRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP (CEL:540-008-00-00-0023-01 P. P P $ S P. N 1: P lRILLO JOANNE 17 CHRISTIE LN NWRENCE,PA 15055 08 COUNTY TAX STRICT: CECIL RCEL:140-012-19-00-0001-07D ,LIPS JAMES T T FEDERAL OF GREENE E HIGH ST PO BOX 190 kYNESBURG,PA 15370 )9 COUNTY TAX STRICT: EAST BETHLEHEM RCEL:260-001-01-00-0015 -00 6.05 LAND VENTURES LP BOX 51 ST MIDDLETOWN,PA 15379 9 COUNTY TAX TRICT: HOPEWELL tCEL:350-002-00-00-0003-00 ,TER WILLIAM R & PHYLLIS R BUCKEYE COURT HTY FOUR,PA 15330 ) COUNTY TAX I RICT: NOTTINGHAM ,CEL:530-002-03-00-0017-00 0.43 ITH KATHRYN LETE FOR 2009 BOX 349 LGER,PA 15019 9 COUNTY TAX STRICT: ROBINSON 2CEL:550-013-09-99-0008-00 ,NTAL HEALTH ASSN S COLLEGE ST 6HINGTON,PA 15301 )9 COUNTY TAX STRICT: WASHINGTON 6TH W RCEL:760-016-00-02-0006-00 02.00 DICKMAN LORRAINE 4015 CHRISTIE LN LAWRENCE,PA 15055 2008 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: CECIL PARCEL:140-012-19-00-0041-07C $ 88.01 PETRILLO JOANNE 4017 CHRISTIE LN LAWRENCE,PA 15055 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: CECIL PARCEL:140-012-19-00-0001-07D $ 176.01 GIEBELL MILDRED WILLIAM GIEBELL 107 LAUREL DR WEIRTON, W V 26062 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: HANOVER PARCEL:340-001-04-02-0013-00 $ 38.51 GALLICK CAROLYN 621 ROSTRAVER RD BELLE VERNON,PA 15012 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: MONONGAHELA 3RD W PARCEL:440-008-00-04-0006-00 $ 112.24 CHARTIERS HOLDING LLC DELETE FOR 2009 110 SHAWNEE TR VENETIA,PA 15367 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP PARCEL:540-011-00-00-0006-00 $ 113.25 CMRJRINC 218 MCCLELLAND RD CANONSBURG,PA 15317 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: WASHINGTON 2ND W PARCEL:720-008-00-03-0014-00 $ 128.45 CHEVINE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2007 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.50 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA DICKMAN LORRAINE 4015 CHRISTIE LN LAWRENCE,PA 15055 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: CECIL PARCEL:140-012-19-00-0001-07C $ 176.01 DIPRAMPERO VICTOR JAMES 1122 CLIFTON RD BETHEL PARK,PA 15102 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: EAST BETHLEHEM PARCEL:260-003-03-03-0014-00 $ 66.74 LEMMI BETTY JEAN & KEVIN G 1044 STEUBENVILLE PIKE BURGETT$TOWN,PA 15021 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: HANOVER PARCEL:340-010-00-00-0009-01 $ 16.54 HAGER RICHARD L & LISA A 2936 W CHESTNUT ST WASHINGTON,PA 15301 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NORTH FRANKLIN PARCEL:510-001-04-02-0005-00 $ 5.55 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 107 CAROL DR MCMURRAY,PA 15317 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP PARCEL:540-003 -03-01-0001-02 $ 160.61 MENTAL HEALTH ASSC 15 S COLLEGE ST WASHINGTON,PA 15301 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: WASHINGTON 6TH W PARCEL:760-016-00-02-0007-00 $ 232.61 CHEVINE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2008 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.49 u 1 LJ 385 M I N UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Nil LIMITED EW7lW27LQ CHEVINE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2009 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.49 CHEWNE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2006 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.49 Roll call vote taken: CHEVINE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2004 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.49 RICHIE GUY D & PATRICIA A AHMTG BOX 13922 LOAN#0015174865 DURHAM,NC 27709 2005 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: STOCKDALE PARCEL:620-002-00-03-0006-01 $ 109.29 Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CHEVINE LESLIE MARIE TRUSTEE 207 7TH AVENUE NEW EAGLE,PA 15067 2005 COUNTY TAX DISTRICT: NEW EAGLE PARCEL:480-020-00-00-0010-00 $ 11.49 There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2009 ATTEST: 1 ) L AAA4 CI4IEF CLERK Ll