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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 882 - 5-20-2010 - COMMISSIONER. •. M IN UTE BOO K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA O. Washington, Pennsylvania, May 20, 2010 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; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; JoAnn Metz, Sue Orrick and Joy Sprowls, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Chuck Nicholls, April Jones and Janice Urban, Human Resources; Tom Jess and Chris Weller, Courts; Mary Lynn Spilak, Debbie DeStefano, Aging Services; Kathy Costantino and Leslie Grenfel, SWPA AAA; Diversified Human Services staff; SPHS staff; senior citizens from Riverside Place, Burgettstown, Cross Creek, Beth Center, California, Washington, Monongahela, Donora and Center in the Woods Senior Centers; Barry Grimm, American Legion; Melanie Finney Thomas, Planning Commission; Harry Wilson, Veterans' Affairs; Matt Stultz, Marsha Owens and Gordon Lowry, faculty at Trinity High School; Jacob Page, Travis Fiem and Kayleigh Vemo, Trinity High School students; John Adams, Dennis Finney and Carl Maggi, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Ms. Costantino led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Grimm led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 881 dated May 6, 2010 as written. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 881 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 perfect attendance certificates for county employees for 2009 and thanked the employees for their dedication. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring May as "Older Americans Month" in Washington County. 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. Kathy Costantino, of SWPA AA, and Mary Lynn Spilak, of Aging Services, thanked the Board for their many years of support and recognized the senior centers who were attending today's meeting. Leslie Grenfell, of Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, acknowledged receipt of the Proclamation and expressed her appreciation for the Board recognizing the seniors of Washington County. Wilma Toth, presented the Commissioners with a small token of their appreciation. The Commissioners presented a plaque to Trinity High School facility and students for receiving the Best Communities for Music in America Award. 495 M I N UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Department and students from Trinity High School. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS John Adams of Avella, addressed the Board regarding the bad economy and that taxpayers are struggling to pay their bills. He also stated the County should negotiate a union contract for county employees. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension of the bid contract for the coffee service for the Health Center through July 31, 2011. This contract is with AVI Food Systems, Inc, Warren, OH for a total yearly cost of approximately $11,000. The extension is in accordance with the original bid contract and has been approved by the vendor and the Health Center. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension to the bid contract as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of the Department of Justice Law Enforcement Counter Technology Enhancement Grant application in the amount of $220,000 for the District Attorney's Office. No county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing grant application. 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 Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant Application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Public Safety Department. The grant in the amount of $10,498 is effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 and is to improve emergency preparedness in case of a nuclear incident at the Beaver Valley Power Plant. No county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant Application 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 a division order with Range Resources to release royalty revenues for gas extracted from wells #7, # 9 and 25H in Cross Creek County Park. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the division order with Range Resources as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. M M I N UTE B 00 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the following landfill agreements to provide solid waste disposal capacity through 2018: Imperial Landfill: 200 tons per day BFI (Short Creek Landfill, Wheeling WV): 100 tons per day Greenridge Reclamation (E. Huntington, PA): 125 tons per day Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the landfill agreements 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 2009-2010 provider service agreements for the Child Care Information Services Office with the list of previously approved providers. These agreements will automatically renew until one party notifies the other party, in writing, of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Sandy Gilbert, Canonsburg, PA Dawn Viscardi-Green, Washington, PA Kweilin Beckner, Washington, PA Durrae Hester, Washington, PA Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider agreements for Child Care Information Services. 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 AMQUNT Justice Works Youth Care 116,000 The Bair Foundation of Pennsylvania 15,000 Auberle 810,000 TOTAL $ 941,000 Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the provider agreements for Children and Youth 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 a Practicum Contract with West Virginia University Research Corporation for Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 in the amount of $52,992 to provide practicum and internship opportunities for graduate trainees. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the practicum contract with West Virginia University C Research Corporation as per above. M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 497 11 Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following provider agreement for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office for the period of January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER Washington -Greene ARS, Inc. AMOUNT $ 20,000 Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with the Washington -Greene ARS, Inc. 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 Washington County Mental Health Plan for the period of 2009-2012. This plan includes updates for the 2010/2011 fiscal year and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Washington County Mental Health Plan 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 payment of approximately $41,676.05 (no increase) to Sungard Pentamation, Inc., Chicago. Ill. (Proforma). This is a renewal agreement for software support and maintenance for the fund accounting system. This agreement is effective June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011 and will be charged to the Information Technology budget. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to Sungard Pentamation, Inc. 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 payment of $10,304 to IMR, Camp Hill, PA for the professional service license and maintenance renewal of the OnBase Software. The total cost is to be charged to the Information Technology operating budget. This license renewal and maintenance covers the scanning and module licenses in place within the following departments: Controller, Tax Revenue, Purchasing, Human Resources, Commissioners, and Veterans. This renewal will cover any upgrades and any professional services required during the year. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to IMR for the Professional Services License and Maintenance Renewal as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. K-0 M IN UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of a new deep fryer for the Correctional Facility from Singer Equipment Co. Elverson, PA for the total amount of $13,939.35. This will replace the current deep fryer that is 13 years old and cannot be repaired. The Capital Committee has approved the purchase. This purchase is being made from the PA State Contract therefore it does not require bidding. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the purchase of a new deep fryer for the Correctional Facility 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 to ratify a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in the amount of $250,000 for renovations in the therapy departments at the Washington County Health Center. No county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving and ratifying the grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on May 19, 2010 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel, litigation and real estate. The quarterly Retirement Board Meeting will meet immediately following today's board meeting. County Offices will be closed on May 31, 2010 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. SOLICITOR None There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2010 ATTEST: %AAAJ� CHIEF CLERK n