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Minute No. 796 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, September 7, 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; Mary Lyn Drewitz, Solicitor;
Scott Fergus, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls and Joann Metz,
Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Human Services Department; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Office; Tim
McCullough, Director of Human Resources; Jeff Felton, Director Children and Youth Services and staff; Mary Lynn
Spilak, and staff, Aging Services; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sally Stevenson, Navy W.A.V.E.S.; Pastor Jim
Watts, Library Baptist Church; Sandra Bedillion, Jenny Stewart, Randa Cochran, Marie Higgins, Gina Manfredi, Patricia
Maxon, Jennifer McEwan, Shirley Shaw, Gregory Papson, Anson Zacour, Mary Lynn Spilak, Nancy Fullen, Darlene
Yaworski, Christopher Cain, Cheryl McGavitt, John Temas, Mary Ann Friend, Mary Ann Naser, Carol Rozzo, Mary Ann
Curran, April Secrist, Agnes Scarton, Philomena Jacobetz, Don Cortese, Dan Briner, Elizabeth Meeks, Carol Thompson,
Robert Abrams, Tamara Bell, Kimberly Comfort, Peggy McCullough, Joseph Nadberazny, Scott Fergus, Mary Helicke,
Larry Spahr and Kathryn Shatter, perfect attendance certificate recipients; Max Morgan and Dan Reis, Washington
County Council on Economic Development; Kathy Sabol and Tom Vreeland, Washington County Bar Association;
Harry Sabatasse, John Adams, Carl Maggi, Dave Blose, Harlan Shobar, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -
Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Craig Howell, PA Focus.
Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Watts led the meeting with a prayer.
Mrs. Stephenson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 795 dated August 17, 2006.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 795 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns— Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented certificates of congratulations to county employees who achieved perfect
attendance for 2005.
Kathy Sabol and Tom Vreeland, of the Washington County Bar Association, initiated a blood drive challenge
between county employees and the bar association, which is scheduled for September 15, 2006.
Mr. Vreeland informed the audience of the many activities the bar association is involved with and community
events that will take place in the near future.
The Board accepted the challenge.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation in honor of the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the
United States.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing proclamation.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring September 8-10, 2006 as "National Days of Prayer".
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.
Max Morgan, of the Washington County Council on Economic Development, presented to the Board plans for
Lot #4 of the Starpointe Industrial Park. Mr. Morgan briefly explained the plans for this lot and the expansion of the
industrial park.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board as to when action would be taken to rescind the
elected officials pay raises. He also pointed out the importance of the County negotiating a union contract because
county employees do not want to strike.
John Adams, of Avella, commented on the issue of bargaining in good faith for a fair contract for county
employees.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Drewitz recommended the Board award the re -bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies to the
following vendors based on their "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals:
above.
Aging Service — Eff: thru 6/30/2007
A-Z Janitorial Services, Washington PA
Calico Industries, Inc., Annapolis Junction MD
Health Center — Eff: thru 7/31/2007
Steris Corporation, Mentor OH
The re -bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies is for a total yearly cost of $35,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the re -bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an amendment to the contract with the
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to include a 15% administrative fee omitted in the prior contract for
the Recorder of Deeds Office. Costs are estimated to be less than $1,000 per year.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey,' approving the amendment to the contract with the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission for the Recorder of Deeds as per above.
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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 annual Juvenile Court Judges'
Commission Grant -in -Aid Grant in the amount of $265,127 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.- No
County funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the annual Juvenile Court Judges' Commission Grant -in -
Aid Grant 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 two Hazardous
Materials staff officers to attend the Highway Emergency Response Specialist Course in Pueblo, CO on
November 13-17, 2006. Costs are estimated to be $4,751. No County funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the travel request for the Hazardous Materials staff
officers 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 Washington County Criminal Justice
Advisory Board By -Laws. The by-laws will be adopted by the Advisory Board on September 22, 2006.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Washington County Criminal Justice Advisory Board
By -Laws 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 payment of $800 to the Allegheny
Conference for the marketing campaign to promote the airport area.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the ratification of the payment to the Allegheny
Conference 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 between Burgettstown
Area School District (BASD) and the Washington County Commissioners through the Washington County Court of
Common Pleas and the Washington County Juvenile Probation Office. The agreement permits the BASD to utilize
County vehicles for the transportation of food products from the BASD High School to the Elementary Center pursuant
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to the terms of the contract. No County funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement between Burgettstown Area
School District and Washington County.
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 continuation of the Employee Health
Promotion Collaborative Partnership agreement with the Washington Hospital effective July, 2006. There will be a cost
for continuation of this program of the annual Health Risk Assessment Screening and Analysis of $50 per employee and
a $50 Consultant hourly rate.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the Employee Health Promotion
Collaborative Partnership agreement with Washington Hospital 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 renewals of two grants with the
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Both the Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) and Rights and
Services Act (RASA) grants are for calendar year 2007 and are totally funded by the Commonwealth.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewals of the two grants with the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency 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 Addendum #3 to the lease with
Chapman Corporation to increase land lease fees by .05 for a four-year period ending May 31, 2010. The increase brings
the rent to .38 per square foot (21,364 s.f.) for a per annum rate of $8,118.32.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Addendum #3 to the lease with Chapman
Corporation.
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 a supplemental reimbursement
agreement with PADOT for the construction of the Panhandle Trail. The supplement increased the total allocation per
bids received to a total of $790,000 federal funds. No state or county funds are required for construction.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the supplemental reimbursement agreement with
PADOT for the Panhandle as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an agreement with L. Robert Kimball
in the amount of $212,200 for the completion of a Master Plan for the Washington County Airport. Costs will be paid
95% federal, 2.5% state and 2.5% county aviation block grant funds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with L. Robert Kimball for the completion
of a Master Plan for 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 of a reimbursement agreement with
PADOT for the replacement of the Raccoon #7, Donaldson Bridge in Hanover Township. This agreement provides
federal funds for construction costs as follows 90% federal ($900,000); 5% state ($50,000); 5% county ($50,000).
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the reimbursement agreement with PADOT for the
replacement of the Raccoon #7, Donaldson 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 the following list of approved providers
for Child Care Information Services. 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.
Mona K. Haught, Washington
Nicole M. Cline, McDonald
Linda Margosian, Washington
Marion Curry, Monongahela
Debbie S. Harshey, Adasburg
Diana L. Gilmer, Donora
Edell Johnson, Canonsburg
Elizabeth M. Ely, McDonald
Melinda Marshall, Washington
Amur J. Ward, Donora
Velva M. Secrist, Monongahela
Rocky D. Holmes, Washington
Sandra Tinsley, Canonsburg
Michael J. Moesta, Washington
Lee A. Prysock, Washington
Jodi R. Barlow, Washington
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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 to reimburse Boy Scout Troop 1331 in the
amount of $1,403.52 for cost of materials incurred for the landscaping project outside the 1-South solarium at the Health
Center. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing reimbursement to Boy Scout Troop 1331.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval addenda to the following purchase of
service contracts for Children and Youth Services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No additional county
funds are required.
Crittenton Services, Inc.
Outside In -School of Experiential Education
From Increase to
$ 40,000 $ 45,000
per diem rate changes due to MA
realignment, not to exceed $150,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addenda to 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 addenda to the following purchase of
service contracts for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No additional county funds are required.
White Deer Run —Cove Prep - contracted amount of $250,000 shall include $500 per month to cover special dietary
food requirements for Craig Baker.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addenda to the purchase of service contract.
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 following
Purchase of Service providers for Children and Youth Services for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No
additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
Crittenton Services, Inc
Family Care for Children and Youth
Northwestern Human Services of PA
Washington Hospital Teen Outreach
Intermediate Unit 1
NHS Youth Services, d/b/a/ Northwestern Academy
Glade Run Lutheran Services
George Junior Republic in PA
Keystone Adolescent Center
Total
AMOUNT
$ 40,000
85,000
197,500
27,500
6,000
200,000
100,000
120,000
55.000
$831,300
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement for the Children and Youth
Services 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 a contract allocation adjustment with
Allegheny Valley School, Inc. to increase the original amount by $4,498 for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office.
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Total amount of this contract is $ 314,889, for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No county funds are required.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract allocation adjustment 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 provide program -funded services for
individuals sixty years of age or older for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. The total amount of this contract
is $1,588,850, which includes $90,000 HSDF and a County match of $36,078.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the program -funded 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 authorization to bid for a water heater
and two (2) 600- gallon storage tanks for the Washington County Health Center Dietary. The cost of the water heater
and two tanks is expected to be approximately $31,610 to be paid by the Health Center Capital Budget.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to bid for a water heater and two storage
tanks 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 Cintas for the rental of
uniforms for the garage department and mats for various locations. This twenty-four month agreement is effective
October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008 for a yearly cost of approximately $3,800.00. .
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with Cintas for the rental of
uniforms for the garage department and mats for various locations.
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 "Exhibit A" of the current contract with
Shipley Energy, York, PA. Exhibit A provides for the extension of our current contract from October 1, 2006 through
December 31, 2006 at the fixed rate of $10.42 per DTH. The current contract allows for a renewal every three months at
the current rates.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Exhibit A of the current contract with Shipley Energy as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of a Resolution approving
the Plan Revisions and Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program which is part of the
County's Consolidated Action Plan.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on September 6, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an
information session related to real estate issues.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Drewitz 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 Office be authorized to prepare the
following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate property tax.
1. Edward & Roxanne G. Weightman 2006 County Tax
590 Low Hill Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
District: Centerville 6`' Ward
Parcel: 156-064-00-00-0030-00
Total: $48.46
2. Todd R. Simmons 2006 County Tax
96 Patterson Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward
Parcel: 100-003-00-02-0008-00
Total: $155.30
3. Washington Trust Building 2006 County Tax
Box 206 Washington Trust Building
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 41'' Ward
Parcel: 740-001-00-03-0001-00
Total: $2,736.85
4. Joan B. Yerkey 2006 County Tax
187 Profio Road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel: 740-001-00-03-0001-00
Total: $42.74
5. Robert E. Ruddle, Jr., et ux 2005 County Tax
408 Washington Avenue
West Brownsville, PA 15417
District: West Brownsville Annex
Parcel: 675-019-00-01-0003-00
Total: $84.29
6. First American 2006 County Tax
Post Office Box 961230
Fort Worth, TX 76161
District: Peters Township
Parcel: 540-006-19-00-0014-00
Total: $1,068.32
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7. First American
Post Office Box 961230
Fort Worth, TX 76161
District: Canonsburg 2" Ward
Parcel: 100-014-00-02-0025-00
Total: $300.97
8. Joan B. Yerkey
187 Profio Road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No.140-001-00-00-0025-01
Total amount: $42.74
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
2006 County Tax
2006 County Tax
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:00 a.m.
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