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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 915 - 12-1-2011 - COMMISSIONER.0 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA ]MR LIMITED E00718327LD Minute No. 915 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2011 The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana Irey Vaughan. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; JoAnn Metz and Sue Orrick, Commissioners' Office; Harlan Shober, Commissioner -elect; Chuck Nicholls, Director of Human Resources; Barry Grimm, Director of Veterans' Affairs; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Melanie Thomas Finney, Planning Commission; Carl Maggi, Joe Zupancic, Frank Byrd, John Adams, and Harry Sabatasse, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Burns led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Grimm led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 914 dated November 17, 2011 as written. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving Minute No. 914 as written. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, addressed the Board regarding an editorial that appeared in the O-R dealing with handicap accessibility at the Courthouse. He noted handicapped individuals should have easy access coming into and leaving the courthouse and requested the Commissioners look into this situation, Commissioner Burns informed Mr. Sabatasse that the situation was already being looked into. Commissioner Irey Vaughan also stated that the County is compliance with ADA standards as to meeting their guidelines for the county buildings. John Adams, of Avella, commented on the economy and the unemployment problems in the country. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension to the professional services contract with HMT an Associates, Inc., Canonsburg, PA to December 31, 2012. This extension is in accordance with the current agreement for the provision of architectural and engineering services for County Building projects and based on submitted hourly rates. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the extension to the professional services contract with HMT and Associates, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. M IN UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E0071$3271-1) NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of a lease agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the antenna and rack space at the Washington County Airport. The renewal will extend the lease through September 30, 2032. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the renewal of a lease agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a dues in the amount of $2,000 for the Washington County Regional S.W.A.T. Team for 2011. Approval is also needed to add this association to the approved list of associations for the year 2011. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the foregoing dues for the Washington County Regional S.W.A.T. Team and approval of the association. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following appointments: Leo Trich to the North Franklin Township Recreation and Business. Improvement Authority effective through December 31, 2013; Sally Stephenson to the Washington County Veterans Advisory Council effective through December 31, 2012. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the foregoing appointments. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a supplemental agreement with PADOT to provide additional funding for the replacement of the Paxton Bridge in Chartiers Township. The total project cost of 2,462,000 will be paid 100% Act 26 funding. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the supplemental agreement with PADOT for the replacement of the Paxton Bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an encumbrance increase for the Pigeon 30, Iams bridge in Somerset Township. The current encumbrance of $20,000 needs to be increased an additional $10,000 for a total of $30,000 to complete design. The encumbrance accounts for the 20% County match. The construction phase will he 100% Act 26 funds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving an encumbrance increase for the Pigeon 30, Iams M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to adopt a resolution pursuant to Act 106 whi authorizes counties to obtain individual bonds, blanket bonds or crime insurance covering count officers and employees rather than separate bonds. The resolution authorizes the Finance Director to compile and submit information to the Commissioners to secure adequate bond and insurance required by the Act. Moved Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, adopting the foregoing resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval 2010-2011 provider service agreements for the Child Care Information Services Department with the list of previously approved providers. The agreements will automatically renew until one party notifies the other party, in writing, of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Kevin Sabatula, Brownsville, PA Gwendolyn Rockwell, McDonald, PA Anita Walden, Washington, PA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the provider service agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a purchase of service agreement with Bethany Christian Services to provide pre -adoptive placement services. This agreement will run from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 for a sum not to exceed $25,000. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of service agreement with Bethany Christian Services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval for authorization of Tim Kimmel to submit the Medicare Enrollment Application necessary to maintain enrollment in the Federal Medicare Program. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing Tim Kimmel to submit the foregoing application. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify the advertising for proposals for a patient security system for the Washington County Health Center. NO. M IN LITE BOO K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the ratification to advertise for proposals as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of one Double Rocky Mountain building with chase for the Parks Department. This request is being made due to the addition of a large shelter and four small shelters in Ten Mile Park this year. The total cost will be $39,660.00, which is to be paid out of oil and gas lease funds. This purchase will be made from CXT Concrete Buildings on the PA COSTARS 14 contract and does not require bidding. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the state contract purchase for the Parks Department as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of a Bobcat S770 Skid -Steer Loader and will be housed at Mingo Creek Park for use by the Parks and Bridge departments during construction projects and for general maintenance of park trails, etc. The total cost is $47,612.65, which is to be paid out of oil and lease funds. This purchase will be made via DGS State Contract 4400006016 and does not require bidding Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the purchase of a Bobcat S770 Skid -Steer Loader as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held immediately following the agenda meeting as an information session regarding personnel The monthly meeting of the Salary Board will meet immediately following today's board meeting. SOLICITOR None There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:25 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: Da&,-v� / � 2011 ATTEST: & /`t-eb.� CHIEF CLERK