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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 790 - 5-4-2006 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 790 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, May 4, 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 Larry Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Scott Fergus, Director of Administration; Joann Metz and Joy Sprowls Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel and Deanna DeRosa, Human Services Department; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Tim McCullough, Director of Human Resources; Jeff Felton, Mary Heaton and staff members of the Children and Youth Services Office; Dave Blose, George Eckert and George Hutchko, Forty and Eight; Carl Maggi, American Legion; Stanley Mikuta, WWII veteran; Rebecca Ozelski, Jane Mikuta, Kathryn Hess and Daniel Mikuta; members from the Mon Valley Leathernecks, American Legion and Mid Mon Valley Shipmates; a group of foster parents; Fred and Delcina Fleet, John Adams, and Harry Sabatasse, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer - Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Emily Eberlin, Weirton Daily Times/PA Focus. Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Mr. Elliot led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Hutchko led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 789 dated April 20, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 789 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring the month of May 2006 as "Foster Care Month". Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Felton, Director of Children and Youth Services, accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their continued support. He introduced Mary Heaton who made comments regarding the Foster Care Program in Washington County. She also acknowledged foster parents who were present at the meeting and her dedicated staff that work hard every day assisting the foster care program and its clients. The Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Stanley Mikuta, a veteran who served his country during World War II. Mr. Wilson, Director of Veteran Affairs, read a commendation for the Silver Star, Purple Heart and seven other medals Mr. Mikuta earned while serving his country. Mr. Wilson thanked him for his heroism and stated he was honored to present Mr. Mikuta with these medals. 1 1 1 At this time, a salute was given to Mr. Mikuta from his fellow veterans 1�5 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Mikuta thanked Mr. Wilson and the Board of Commissioners for this wonderful presentation. He commented on his experiences during the war and introduced his family. Each Commissioner thanked Mr. Wilson for his distinguished service to our country. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, commented on the issue of missed meetings by Commissioner Burns. He also thanked the veterans who fought and serviced our country in order for him to have the right to speak at public meetings. Mr. Sabatasse stated he has been involved with politics for many years and he is always ready to speak for those who are not able speak. John Adams, of Avella, made statements regarding the bird flu, tax abatements and the tax deficit. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a grant application with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This state grant in the amount of 8,934 for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is effective August 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. This grant will provide education and policy development for safe and drug free schools and communities located within Washington County. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the grant application with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the D.A.R.E. 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 the addition of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) to the Washington County list of approved associations and/or organizations for the District Attorney's Office. Membership fees are $75.00 per year. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing association to the approved list of County associations. 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 between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors (SURE) and all sixty- seven Pennsylvania counties. This agreement sets forth the conditions to provide enhanced security for the SURE system. Move by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State for the SURE System as per above. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 purchase of food and beverages for a workshop class to be held on May 24, 2006 sponsored by the District Attorney's Office relating to sexual assault and protection for abuse against women. This purchase will be paid from the law enforcement portion of the STOP grant budget. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing purchase of food and beverages the scheduled workshop sponsored by the District Attorney's Office. 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 the following individuals to the 2006 Canvass Board for the Primary Election to be held on May 16, 2006: Paulie Chappel Mary Lou Stanko Millicent Powell Patricia Hagedorn Fred Owens Mary Lou DiTulio Elizabeth Gillingham Dorothy Wilhide Larry Anselmino Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointments to the 2006 Canvass Board for the Primary Election. 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 increase in the rate paid to the Canvass Board members and other election night workers as follows: Canvass Board $60.00/day increase to $75.00/day Election night workers $30.00/night increase to $50.00/night Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the increase in the rate for election workers 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 agreement with EADS in the amount of $2,500 to complete an Independent Fee Estimate (IFE) of the scope of services developed by L. Robert Kimball for the completion of a Master Plan at the Washington County Airport. The IFE is required by the Bureau of Aviation before grant monies will be provided for the Plan. The costs are reimbursable through the Master Plan grant (95% block grant, 5% County). Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with EADS to complete an Independent E i, Fee Estimate as per above. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA =J ®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 qualifications from engineering firms to select one or more engineers of record for design of capital improvement projects at the Washington County Airport. Moved by Mrs. Irey, Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for qualifications from engineering firms 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 renewal of the Offender Day Partial Treatment grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This state grant in the amount of $365,919 is for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 and does not require any county funding. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing renewal of the Offender Day Partial Treatment grant. 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 amendment to the agreement with SPHS C.A.R.E. Center. The amendment would extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2007. This sub grantee will continue to provide services for the Day Partial Treatment Program. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the amendment to the agreement with SPHS C.A.R.E. Center 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 list of approved providers for the Children Care Information Services. The contract will remain in effect until either party notifies the other party in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Darlene Jones, Canonsburg Staci L. Jones, Donora Cheska L. Simons, Atlasburg Martha T. Harvey, Jefferson Sandra L. Lewis, Washington Betty L. Daugherty, Washington Yolanda L. Sadler, Canonsburg Kimberly S. Lucy, Ellsworth Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider service 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 addendum to the agreement with Heartland Hospice for the provision of hospice and respite services at the Washington County Health Center. This MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA revision will increase the contracted rate for general inpatient services to $300 per day. There are no costs to the Health Center associated with this contract. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing addendum to the agreement with Heartland Hospice. 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 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the amount of $1,086,960. The time period for this agreement is May 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development 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 submission of the Washington County Mental Retardation Annual Plan — Stage I for FY 2007-2008. The plan includes funding requests for sixty-six clients currently on the Medicaid Waiver Waiting List in the amount of $4,799,000 and requires no additional County fund match. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Washington County Mental Retardation Annual Plan 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 submission of the Washington County Mental Retardation Annual Plan for FY 2007-2008. The plan includes funding requests for additional service development in the amount of $1,100,000 for the 1,200 persons with serious mental illness who reside in Washington County. No additional County fund match is required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Washington County Mental Retardation Annual Plan 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 Try Again Homes, Inc. to increase the total agreement amount from $700,000 to $875,000 for placement services for Children and Youth Services. This is for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, in all other respects, agreement shall remain in full force and effect. MIT MINUTE B-O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addendum with Try Again Homes, Inc. 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 Purchase of Service Contract with Michael Crabtree, PH.D., Licensed Psychologist, for clinical supervision of a clinical psychology graduate student, practicum students and interns for Children and Youth Services. The contract amount will not exceed $15,600 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Contract with Michael Crabtree, PH.D, Licensed Psychologist. 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 submission of the Independent Living Grant application for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $113,015. This grant will provide independent living skills to teenagers in placement sixteen years of age or older. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Independent Living Grant application 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 approval of the purchase of two 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police vehicles including light bar, cage and delivery for the total cost of $43,342 for the Sheriff's Office. This purchase is being made from Winner Ford, Cherry Hill, NJ through the PA State Contract and therefore does not require bidding. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the ratification of the purchase of police vehicles for the Sheriffs 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 purchase of new audio log recording system for the 911 command center for the Public Safety Department. This purchase is from Communications Marketing Associates, Baltimore, MD in the amount of approximately $133,000. As this purchase is being made through the State COSTARS contract it does not require bidding. The funds for the purchase have been set aside from the PEMA funding already received and approved by PEMA. This purchase is a core purchase required to begin the refurbishment of the 911 center based upon the PEMA/County planning process that has been approved by PEMA. IGO MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of new audio log recording system 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 agreement with Industrial Appraisal for the appraisal of the Family Court Center at the cost of $1,250. The building has not been appraised since the renovation and it is necessary to be certain that we are properly insured. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Industrial Appraisal for the appraisal of the Family Court Center 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 payment of approximately $34,106 to Sungard Pentamation, Inc., Chicago. Ill. (Proforma) this is for software support and maintenance for Washington County's funding accounting system. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to Sungard Pentamation, Inc. 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 month -to -month extension of the current contract with Mary Ann Chadwick for barber/beautician services at the Health Center at the current rate of $3,200/month. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing month to month extension to the contract with Mary Ann Chadwick. 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 declaration of emergency for the clogged culvert on the Panhandle Trail in Francis Mine (Smith Township). Efforts to date have not cleared the pipe whereby the remaining standing water must be drained to work on the upstream side of the culvert. The costs incurred from Robinson Pipe Company and Alex Paris Construction are approximately $10,000 and additional equipment and man hours are required to complete the work. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the declaration of emergency for the clogged culvert as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B011K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA D 1 Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on May 3, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel, labor relations, real estate issues and litigation styled Margaret Crow vs. County of Washington, et al at No. 2003-2432 filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Western District of Pennsylvania. The quarterly Retirement Board Meeting will be held immediately following the Board of Commissioner's Meeting today. County Offices will be closed on May 26, 2006 in observance of the Primary Election. 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. John T. & Joan D. Curran 1003 Surry Wood Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel: 520-002-00-00-0008-001) Total: $54.11 2. Helen E. Fisher. 90 VanKirk Ridge Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Amwell Township Parcel: 020-008-00-00-0012-02 Total: $4.09 3. 1st American for Richard E. Jr., & Adele J. Pireaux 480 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 150 Exton, PA 19341 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel: 320-006-02-01-0006-00 Total: $50.20 4. Northwest Savings Bank 200 North Warner Road, Suite 110 King of Prussia, PA 19406 District: Various Parcel: Various Total: $992.85 5. Robert E. Jr., Ruth A., Robert III, & Lori Lee Cossell 202 Oglevue Lane Connellsville, PA 15425 District: Donegal Township Parcel: 230-007-00-00-0045-00 Total: $43.86 6. Charles E. Jr., & Barbara Kemp 634 Bartleyville Road Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Hanover Township Parcel: 340-004-00-0012-02 Total: $120.27 7. Donald C. Sr., & Donald Brookman 92 Paul Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Buffalo Township Parcel: 060-017-00-00-0037-00 Total: $23.37 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax is MLOMII� M I N 0 T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 0K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 8. Dennis C. Sluciak 47 Grudevich Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel: 460-009-00-00-0017-00 Total: $121.88 9. Kenneth G. Leasure 402 Dille Run Road Prosperity, PA 15329 District: Canton Township Parcel: 120-011-10-01-0004-00 & 120-011-10-01-0005-00 Total: $32.21 10. Northwest Savings Bank 200 North Warner Road, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406 District: Various Parcel: Various Total: $992.85 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOOIIN�G MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL at4l"' /'� , 2006 ATTEST14�to wlWEF'CLERK I . 1