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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 786 - 3-2-2006 - COMMISSIONER117 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 786 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, March 2, 2006 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 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, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Deputy Don Jones, Sheriff's Office; Pastor Paul Mitchell, River of Life Christian Fellowship Church; Gus Impiccini, American Legion Post 391; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Michelle Miller and Carrie Taylor, Human Relations; Tom Jess, Courts and Probation Services; Larry Spahr, Director of Elections; Nancy Bielawski, Director of Purchasing; Dan Briner, Director of Information Technology; William Cramer and Derrick Long, interns of the Sheriff's Office; Paul and Dorothy Bennett. John Rotherham and Carl Maggi, interested citizens; members of SEIU Locals 1199 P and 668; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Randy Gore, WJPA. Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Mitchell led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Impiccini led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 785 dated February 16, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 785 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None Co -Chairman Maggi welcomed Tom Jess back to work. He noted Mr. Jess has just returned from active duty. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Ron Bogan, a member of SEIU and employee of the Health Center, urged the Board to work with the union to negotiate a fair contract the employees of the County can accept. Mr. Bogan also presented the Board with a thirty - page petition urging a settlement with the union. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of a Resolution authorizing and approving all actions, documents, instruments and related matters necessary and required of the County of Washington by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of making a grant to the Washington County Authority under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant Program for the development of the real proper and improvements located in Cecil Township, Washington County, and known as Western Center provided that the M N U 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Washington County Authority enters into an agreement to indemnify the County of any claims against the County in regard thereto. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolution and Indemnification Agreement for the Washington County Authority. 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 advertise for proposals from qualified engineering firms to complete NBIS inspections of approximately 120 structures for the 2007 cycle including an option to renew the contract for an additional two cycles. All bridges over twenty feet in length must be inspected per federal criteria. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for proposals to complete NBIS inspections 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 advertise for proposals with cost from qualified engineering firms to complete a phase I Stormwater Management Study for Washington County pursuant to Act 167. Final negotiated costs for this study will be utilized to develop a grant application to DEP for the Phase I study which will determine an overall scope and cost analysis for addressing stormwater issues within the County from which Phase II analysis, priorities and recommendations can be developed per watershed. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for proposals to complete Phase I Stormwater Management Study 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 contract change for the weather equipment at the Washington County Airport. The existing contract is for $150 per month with CLH. This company was recently acquired by Vaisala, Inc. who has requested a revised contract reflecting their name. The contract will remain at $150 per month but the contract termination clause has changed to sixty days notice. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract change for weather equipment at the Washington County Airport 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 rent for the Washington County i� Office Building remain at the established rate of $14.00 per square foot for the period of March 1, 2006 through MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA f] February 28, 2007. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the rent rate for the Washington County Office Building 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 following Long Term Disability rate with CIGNA for salaried employees and Probation Officer employees at .22 per thousand covered Long Term Disability at the approximate monthly cost of $2,210 for the period of April 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Long Term Disability rate with CIGNA. 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 2005-2006 provider service agreements with the following providers. The contracts will remain in effect until either party notifies the other party in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Lynn A. Wade, Washington Tina M. Carrigan, Washington Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Child Care provider 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 a request from the Washington County Health Center to grant attending staff privileges to Grace C. Haung, MD, who has joined Dr. Urrea's practice. No County dollars are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the request grant attending staff privileges to Grace C. Haung, M. D. 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 an addendum with the Washington County Transportation Authority to increase the Medical Assistance Transportation Program amount by $506,261 for a total amount of $2,131,096 to manage and provide medical assistance transportation services to eligible residents. This is for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No County dollars are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addendum with the Washington County Transportation Authority as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. MIND 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an addendum with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation to increase the Medical Assistance Transportation Program amount by $506,261 for a total amount of $2,131,096 to manage and provide medical assistance transportation services to eligible residents. This is for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No County dollars are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing addendum with the Washington County Transportation Authority for an increase to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program amount. 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 participation of eight staff members of Children and Youth Services to attend the American Humane's 2006 Conference on Family Group Decision Marking from June 5, 2006 through June 8, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas. The estimated cost is $9,000 and will be paid as follows: $5,000 FSSR Grant $4,280 CYS budget $720 County match Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the participation for staff members of Children and Youth Services to attend the above -mentioned conference. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on March 1, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel issues. The quarterly Salary 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. Burns, that the Tax Assessment be authorized to prepare the following tax Refund due to either duplication of overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. 1. Michael J. Sr. & Debra Kilbarger 139 Saddlebrook Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-011-04-02-0050-00 Total amount: $2,071.59 2. Frank R. & Mary C. Hribar 124 Donora Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-013-03-06-0012-00, 0013-0014 Total amount: $9.07 2004-2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 11 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA E 11 n 3. Charles Sphar 301 Market Street Belle Vernon, PA 15012 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-011-03-01-0019-00 Total amount: $14.57 4. Mark W. & Paula A. Leng 106 Shadycrest Court Venetia, PA 15067 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-005-14-00-0009-00 Total amount: $969.96 5. Monongahela Church of the Nazarene 20610`" Street Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Monongahela 3`d Ward Parcel No. 440-007-00-05-0006-00 Total amount: $124.01 6. Bower Hill Development Company 300 Weyman Plaza, Suite 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-006-19-00-0096-00 Total amount: $125.87 7. Mark Plants 4449 Deer Run Road Evans, GA 30809 District: East Finley Township Parcel No. 270-016-00-00-0004-09 Total 1 amount: $6.40 8. Linda Loncaric Arico P.O. Box 266 Weirton, WV 26062 District: Smith Township Parcel No. 570-022-00-00-0026-00 Total amount: $7.63 9. Riverview Baptist Church 411 Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 District: New Eagle Borough Parcel No. 480-004-00-00-0008-00 Total amount: $40.32 10. Michael & Mary Tirpak 501 Maderia Street New Eagle, PA 156067 District: New Eagle Borough Parcel No. 480-014-00-01-0009-00 Total amount: $77.16 11. Immaculate Conception Church Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 2nd Ward Parcel No. 720-005-00-00-0005-00 Total amount: $4.91 12. Jayme Sneith 101m Main Street Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Bentleyville Borough Parcel No. 040-033-00-00-0019-00 Total amount: $7.34 2005 Count Tax 2005 County Tax 2005 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2005 and 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PFNNSYLVANIA 13. Andrew & Teresa Gasbarrini 2006 County Tax P.O. Box 49 Muse, PA 15350 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-009-02-11-0029-00 Total amount: $14.74 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL '? . , 2006 ATTEST: �'"��-t`�-t'_ GIHIEF CLERK 0 C�