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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 784 - 2-2-2006 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ij Minute No. 784 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, February 2, 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 and Joann Metz, Commissioner's Office; Roger Metcalfe, Finance Director; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Vince Ley, Planning Commission; Sheriff Sam Romano and Chief Deputy Jim Dalesandro, and Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office; Father William Feeney, I C Parish; Butch Holloway, Marine Corp; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Kathy Costantino and Linda Ritzer, Madonna Catholic Schools; faculty members and students from Ave Maria, Saint Patrick's, John F. Kennedy, Our Lord of Lourdes, Transfiguration and Madonna Schools; Abe Nasim, Bob Lusk, John Rotherham, Jay Dutton, Phil Ames, Harry Sabatasse, Carl Maggi, Mary Jean Maggi, Marie Novi, Manny and Eunice Yocolano, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:04 a.m. Father Feeney led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Holloway led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 783 dated January 19, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 783 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring January 29 — February 4, 2006, as Catholic Schools Week with the theme as "Charter, Compassion and Values". Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Kathy Costantino accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their continued support. She introduced Linda Ritzer, who made comments regarding the importance of catholic schools and the role it plays in educating the youth in the area. The Commissioners thanked students who presented them with small tokens of appreciation. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board as to when action would be taken to forego or rescind the motion regarding pay raises for elected officials. Mr. Sabatasse stated he opposes being held "hostage" during the Special Order of Business portion of the agenda and wondered if the agenda could be changed. 104 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Co -Chairman Burns noted no one is held hostage during the meeting and reminded Mr. Sabatasse his three minutes were up and asked him to be seated. Phil Ames, of Scenery Hill, addressed the Board regarding satellites located near his home. Carl Maggi, of Claysville, stated anyone who attends the meeting is not held hostage. He noted this is a great time in the area with the mayor of Washington declaring the city as Steeler, PA and commented that the community should also be thinking of our men and women in Iraq who are serving our country. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board ratify the bid award for the washing machine for the Health Center to Suburban Textile, in the amount of $18,100. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, to ratify the bid award for the washing machine for the Health Center as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommend the Board award the bid for the Elections Supplies to the following vendors: Liberty Printing, Carnegie, PA William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh PA This bid is in effect from date of award through December 31, 2006 at a total yearly cost of approximately $44,000. It was noted some of these items may not be purchased due to the change in voting systems. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for Election Supplies as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board authorize an extension to the bids for the Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance as follows: Emission Testing to Pioneer Motors, Irnr_ Washington P.A at the cost of $27 per test This extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original bid contract. Body Repairs to Meadowlands Collision Center, Meadowlands. PA at the rate of $38/hour plus 10% discount on parts This extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original bid contract. Towing to Pancake Towin-o. Washington. PA at the base rate of $50 This extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original bid contract. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the extension to the bids for the Vehicle Repairs as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BO®K 13OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from Sylvia Anderson to purchase service credit for retirement purposes in the amount $155.77 from July 20,1989 to August 15,1989. This request will also be presented to the Retirement Board for approval on February 2, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the request for Sylvia Anderson 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 an agreement with SPHS C.A.R.E. Center for treatment relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime (PCCD) Offender Day Partial Treatment Program for Adult Probation Office. The agreement amount is $247,304 and is effective October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing agreement with SPHS C.A.R.E. 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 Certificate of Elected Representative and adopt a Resolution per section 147F of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving issuance by the Washington County Industrial Development Authority and Comprehensive Community Services, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation as the occupant, of its tax exempt note in the aggregate principal amount of $4,500,000 for the purpose of financing a project and payment of all or a portion of the financing costs. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Certificate of Elected Representative and adopting the foregoing Resolution. 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 supplement to the construction inspection contract with GAI Consultants for inspection services on the Panhandle Trail construction of approximately six miles. The total contract amount not to exceed $40,753 will be paid on a specific rate basis. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the supplement to the construction inspection contract with GAI Consultants as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 104(p MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a formal acknowledgement that the FAA has assumed full ownership and responsibility for the ILS System at the Washington County Airport per the published commissioning date of May 11, 2005. This request is to satisfy audit requirements. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the formal acknowledgement for the Washington County Airport 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 the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement with the Federal Government. This agreement requires that a separate account be maintained for funds received from the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement with the Federal Government 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 a three year agreement with the Hay Group to provide actuarial consulting services for the County. The 2006 cost of $34,500 would include the actuarial valuation of the retirement fund as well as a valuation of other post -employment benefits in accordance with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements 43 and 45. The cost in the second and third years would be adjusted by the increase in the Consumer Price Index. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the three year agreement with the Hay Group as per 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 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. Larry J. Comito, Eighty Four, PA Melinda Jo Haddix, Washington, PA Christina M. Murdy, Canonsburg, PA Bobbie Jo Soden, Washington, PA Marlo Youschak, Burgettstown, PA (Regulated Provider) Susan R. Pallett, Washington, PA Carla R. Phillips, Washington, PA Florence M. Greco, Washington, PA Kimberly A. Meyers, Washington, PA Talika B. Holt, Washington, PA Tots 2 Teens Children's Learning Center, Washington, PA (Regulated Provider) Marie Lykins, Washington, PA Loverta Miller, Donora, PA 11 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services �/ 107 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 payment of $10,512 for the License and Maintenance Renewal of the OnBase Software for Court Automation. The total cost is to be charged to the Records Improvement fund; therefore, no County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the payment for the license and maintenance renewal of the OnBase Software for Court Automation 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 for the addition of a location and monthly pick up to the current bid contract with Waste Management the Public Safety Department. There will be a pick up once a month at the cost of $40 per month through December 31, 2006. The cost will increase 3% per year through December 31, 2010. 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 an agreement with Allan's Waste Water Service, Inc., Holbrook, PA for the purpose of providing portable restroom facilities for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The rates are: Regular Unit - $65 per unit per month Handicap Unit - $110 per unit per month This agreement is in effect from March 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 and will not exceed $10,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing agreement with Allan's Waste Water Service, Inc. 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 Emily Scarberry to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board effective through December 31, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, appointing Emily Scarberry to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. M IN LJTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ©®®K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on February 1, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel issues. The quarterly Retirement Board Meeting will be held today immediately following the board meeting. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, that the Tax Assessment be authorized to prepare the tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of the real estate or personal property tax. 1. Barbara Mucci Et Al 4 Country Club Road P.O. Box 122 Richeyville, PA 15358 District: Centerville 4``' Ward Parcel No. 154-003-00-00-0001-03 Total amount: $24.13 2. Charleroi Federal S&L for 101 McKean Avenue Charleroi. PA 15022 District: West Pike Run Parcel No. 700-012-03-02-0006-00 Total amount: $4.40 3. Eugene & Sandra Turtzer 423 Woodland Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Charleroi Borough Parcel No. 160-016-00-00-0024-00 Total amount: $114.57 4. Leonard & Mildred Kemp 104 Karen Street McDonald, PA 15057 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-004-01-00-0003-00 Total amount: $429.65 5. Philip J. Muskovich 471 Plum Run Road Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Smith Township Parcel No. 570-018-00-00-0052-00 Total amount: $1.07 6. Gregory J. Dunn P.O. Box 358 Meadowlands, PA 15347 District: Chartiers Township Parcel No. 170-017-00-00-0028-00 Total amount: $549.94 7. Kyle V. Craig 276 Crackerjack Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-002-00-00-0027-05 Total amount: $211.26 8. Amy Wildman 19 N. Pine Street Ellsworth, PA 15331 District: Ellsworth Borough Parcel No. 310-015-0001-0022-00 Total amount: $258.20 2006 Count Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2004 & 2005 County Tax 2003 & 2005 County Tax n C MINUTE B-®® K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 9. Master Woodcraft Corporation 100 Stationvue Washington, PA 15301 District: Chartiers Township Parcel No. 170-018-02-00-0002-08 Total amount: $81.56 10. Dennis J. Magulick 3670 Finley Elrama Road Finleyville, PA 15332 District: Union Township Parcel No. 640-009-01-01-0001-05 Total amount: $17.20 11. Michael L. & Diane McGurk 1223 Second Street McDonald, PA 15057 District: Robinson Township Parcel No. 550-016-02-01-0010-00 Total amount: $15.75 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUB -EMITTED FOR APPROVAL / .2006 ATTEST: J CHIEF CLERK C