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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 783 - 1-19-2006 - COMMISSIONER9 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 783 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, January 19, 2006 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in a special session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Bracken Burns, Larry Maggi and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Scott Fergus, Director of Administration; Joy Sprowls, Joann Metz and Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Todd Hammond, Sheriffs Office; Pastor Alyce Curry, Fourth Presbyterian Church; Lloyd Salsberry, American Legion, Post 902; Sheriff Sam Romano; Controller Michael Namie; Recorder of Deeds Debbie Bardella; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Chief Deputy Sheriff Jim Dalessandro; Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services; Harry Sabatasse, John Adams, Carl Maggi, Fred Fleet and Diane Bova, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:04 a.m. Pastor Curry led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Salsberry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 782 dated January 5, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 782 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Peg Wilson, on behalf of Katherine Baker -Knoll, presented to newly elected officials a Proclamation recognizing them for their new terms in office. Samuel Romano, Michael Namie and Debbie Bardella accepted their Proclamations and thanked Mrs. Wilson for the presentation. (judges John DiSalle and Janet Moschetta Bell and Judy Fisher were not able to attend.) (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again expressed his opinion regarding the elected officials pay raises. He also addressed the Board with regards to possibly changing the order of items on the agenda. John Adams, of Avella, questioned the Board as to whether or not they would be resigning. Mr. Adams commented on the recent closing of a bridge that crosses the interstate located in the City of Washington. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the briefs and underpads to McKesson Medical - Surgical, Golden Valley, MN for the "per unit" costs submitted in their bid proposal for the Washington County Health Center. This bid is effective January 19, 2006 through December 31, 2006 with the option to extend for one additional year. The total yearly cost is approximately $196,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for briefs and underpads for the Health Center as per above. M MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS R ❑ ❑ K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with IMR Limited in the amount of $118,530 which is fully funded by the Recorder of Deeds Records Improvement Fund. IMR will scan deed and mortgage books and property index cards. This will assist the Recorder of Deeds Office in their endeavor towards internet/web access of public records. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the proposal from IMR Limited for services to the Recorder of Deeds Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Ken Frederick to the Washington County Veterans Advisory Council for a one year term, effective through December 31, 2006. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the reappointment of Joseph Trifaro to the Washington County Industrial Development Authority for a five year term, effective through December 31, 2010. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing reappointment. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Chris Mary to fill the vacancy left by Walter Spotte on the Southwestern Corner Workforce Investment Board. The appointment is effective through August 31, 2008. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the appointment of Chris Mary as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 98 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 2006-Emergency Performance Grant Program agreement. This is a reimbursable program involving a 50/50 Federal/County share for salaries and benefits of approved staff positions within the Emergency Management Agency budget. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Emergency Performance Grant Program Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a travel request for Colleen Lantz of Highway Safety to attend the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Mid -Atlantic Traffic Safety Summit to be held April 3-5, 2006 in Ocean City, Maryland. The approximate cost will be $800.00 and is 100% reimbursable through the comprehensive highway safety grant. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel request. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Cross Creek Township for the maintenance of 1.7 miles of LR 62035 and .42 mile of LR 62022 within Cross Creek Park at a rate of $65 per hour not to exceed $3,000 per year without advance written authorization. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Cross Creek Township for maintenance as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid for the demolition of Panhandle Trail Bridge 23.68, Bulger Road (formerly SR 4019) in Smith Township also known as crossing #12 along the Panhandle Trail. The successful bidder will demolish and remove the structure and keep all profits for scrap value or resale/reuse value as payment. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to bid for the demolition of Panhandle Trail Bridge 23.68, Bulger Road as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Certification of County Funds for the 2006 Farmland Preservation Program in the amount of $30,984.54 representing the Clean and Green Roll Back taxes collected and reserved in a restricted account per Act 156 of 1998. 99 MINUTE ®❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the certification of County Funds for the 2006 Farmland Preservation Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the contract renewal with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in an amount not to exceed $4,000 for tours of the Washington County Courthouse. The term of the agreement is January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal contract with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. 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 a Resolution approving an agreement of sale for property located in South Franklin Township belonging to John C. and Romaine E. Miller in the amount of $45,000 for the purpose of Airport improvements. A portion of the sale will be paid through a PennDOT Block Grant (Phase 2) and the balance will be paid through bond issue monies. This purchase is made in lieu of condemnation. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the Resolution approving an agreement of sale as per Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to award the construction of the Pigeon #2, Stockdaletown Bridge in Monongahela to Clear Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,243,979. This contract is to be paid 90% Federal, 5% State and 5% County Liquid Fuels dollars. Due to federal participation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation solicited the bids and will award the contract on behalf of Washington County upon concurrence of the County to award. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the construction of the Pigeon #2, Stockdaletown Bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval provider service agreements with the following Child Care Information Services providers. These agreements will be automatically renewed until either party to the agreement notifies the other party in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Jill M. Doman, Washington Ann M. Howes, Clarksville Wanda F. Bing, Washington Tawnya M. Arbogast, Washington Edward R. Zelenka, Jr., Washington Mary C. Tilger, Muse Kristina M. Beeles, Washington Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Department of Public Welfare regarding the Nursing Facility Provider Certification and Settlement Agreement and the Attestation of Authority to Bind the Provider. This agreement will waive the Health Center's right to appeal their case mix reimbursement for Year 11 (July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006). In exchange, a one time payment of $474,570.00 will be made to the Health Center through the IGT (Intergovernmental Transfer) funds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Purchase of Service contracts with the following providers for Children and Youth Services. The period is for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No additional County dollars are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Juvenile Probation Office LEADER Program $ 444,577 Western PA Child Care $ 25.000 TOTAL $ 469,577 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Purchase of Service contracts for Children and Youth Services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. 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 budget for special expenditures for calendar year 2006 in the total amount of $42,600.00 for Children and Youth Services. 11 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 6,500 Child Specific 8,500 Training 2,000 Daycare 4,000 Recruitment and Retention 2,000 Labor and Industry 1,000 Depositions, Transcripts, Witnesses 500 Advisory Board Training/Meeting 500 Meals 600 Event Recognition 15,000 Family Group Decision Making 2,000 TOTAL 42,600 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Li 0 E Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing budget for special expenditures for Children and Youth Services. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid for the repair, purchase, installation and removal of radio equipment for the Sheriffs vehicles and for the Correctional Facility. This bid will also include the purchase, removal and installation, of other equipment for the Sheriffs vehicles such as lights, sirens, cages, etc. Costs are estimated to exceed $10,000 and the work would be on a time and material basis. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to bid for the repair, purchase, installation and removal of radio equipment as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a new lease agreement with Gross Industrial Construction Co., Washington PA for the purpose of providing office space for Magisterial District 27-3-10 (Dutton). The current lease expires on February 28, 2006. The new lease agreement would be effective March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2011 with a $25.00 a month increase annually on the anniversary. The lessor shall have the right to negotiate with the County for increased utility rates if they increase more than 10% from the base year (2006-2007). Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the new lease agreement with Gross Ind. Construction Co. for office space as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to advertise for proposals for a Purchasing Card program for Washington County. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for proposals for a Purchasing Card Program. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an extension to the agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services, Indiana, PA for Pharmacy Services for the Correctional Facility on a month to month basis effective February 1, 2006. This extension will be necessary to allow time to advertise for proposals. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the extension to the agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services for the Correctional Facility as per above. Roll call vote taken: R MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the plan revisions and amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program which part of the County's Consolidated Action Plan. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Resolution for the Community Block Grant Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify the following change orders pertaining to Courtroom No. 6 for Judge Moschetta Bell: Lone Pine Construction - $19,961 David W. Jones Co. - $1,728 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Change Orders for Courtroom No. 6. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant Application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Middle Monongahela Industrial Development Association (MIDA) in the amount of $96,224. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Grant Application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on January 18, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel, labor relations and real estate issues. The annual Sinking Fund Meeting will be held today immediately following the Board Meeting. SOLICITOR None There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:31 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL `.77 , 2006 ATTEST: NI-�!r'1L--�-- �CHIEF CLERK