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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 799 - 10-19-2006 - COMMISSIONER2*0 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 799 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, October 19, 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 and Mary Lyn Drewitz, Solicitors; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Human Services Director; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Tim McCullough, Director of Human Services; Jeff Felton, Director of Children and Youth Services and staff members; Max Morgan, Economic Development Council; Francis King, Claudia Hargrove and staff of the Treasurer's Office; Cindi and Thomas Santelli. Pastor Joseph Schiren, First Church of the Nazarene; Dave Blose, Forty and Eight; Cory Young, a student from Ringgold High School who was "shadowing" Commissioner Irey; Jim Greco, Yanni Partners; Frank Paterra, Rebecca Simpson, Carl Maggi, Harry Sabatasse, Rebecca Simpson and John King, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Craig Howell, PA Focus. Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Schiren led the meeting with a prayer and asked everyone to remember in their prayers U.S. Army Specialist Russ Culbertson, of Lone Pine, who was killed recently in Iraq. Mr. Blose led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 798 dated October 5, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 798 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 certificate of congratulations for Thomas Santelli who won the Air Rifle Championship sponsored through the American Legion. Mr. Santelli accepted the certificate and commented on his experiences with the American Legion and noted it was an honor to represent Washington County in this competitive competition. He also thanked all the veterans that were present, those who are currently serving and those who have served our country. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring November as "Adoption Month" in Washington County. 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. Jeff Felton, of Children and Youth Services, accepted the Proclamation and commended his staff for all their hard work and dedication to assisting families in the adoption process. He also acknowledged the many families who have given youth permanent homes. 7-7 L E F MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1 E The Commissioners presented an engraved.plaque to Claudia Hargrove, of the Treasurer's Office, for her thirty- six years of service to Washington County. Mrs. Hargrove accepted the plaque and thanked the Board for affording her the opportunity to work for the County which she has enjoyed all these years. She noted she will miss her co-workers and stated it was an honor to work for Washington County. At this time, Cory Young, of Ringgold High School, was introduced and it was noted he is "shadowing" Commissioner Irey for the day. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Becky Simpson, of Amwell Township, addressed the Board regarding the matter of the Veterans Day parade being cancelled for the first time in at least sixty years. She stressed this is a very important event that should take place due to the fact the country is at war and there is the need to honor all service people. Ms. Simpson then questioned if the Commissioners would be able to assist in having a parade this year. Co -Chairman Burns stated that unfortunately the Board just learned about this issue this morning. Co -Chairman Maggi informed Ms. Simpson that a service would be held in Monongahela with a small parade along with the Washington Legions doing a ceremony. Mayor Frank Paterra, of Charleroi, spoke to the Board regarding his concerns with the ongoing drug problems plaguing his town and surrounding areas. He wondered if the Board could possibly explore the County 2007 budget to fund a plan to deal with drug problems in local municipalities. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board as to when action will be taken to stop the elected officials pay raises. He stated he is the spokesperson for citizens who are not able to attend the meetings. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the rebid for the food and staples to the following vendors: Vitality Food Service, Inc., Cranberry Township, PA Stroehmann Bakeries, Harrisburg, PA This bid is effective October 19, 2006 through September 30, 2007 at a total cost of approximately $45,000. All items have been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the rebid for food and staples for Washington County as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the hot water boiler and two storage tanks for the Washington County Health Center to Quality Mechanical Service, Inc., Verona, PA at the cost of $33,160. This bid has been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for the hot water boiler and two storage tanks for the Health Center as per above. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve and authorize the extension of the contract with Advanced Alcohol Monitoring Programs, LLC through December 31, 2007. This is a remote alcohol monitoring system used by the Adult Probation Department. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving and authorizing the extension of the contract with Advance Alcohol Monitoring Programs, LLC as per above. 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 authorization to bid the repair of sluice gates to flood control darns 480 and 481. A DCNR grant in the amount of $16,250 has been received requiring a County cash match of $8,750. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization to advertise for bids 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 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. Kristin Ryan, West Brownsville Kevin Oakley, Sr., Canonsburg Mary M. Steele, Washington Nadine C. Vaden, Washington Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the list of providers for the Child Care Information Services 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 addendum to the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP). This addendum will increase the original contract by $5,930 for a total amount of $301,951 and covers the time period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for the Homeless Assistance Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. u 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Agency Participation Agreement boilerplate that will be used in conjunction with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Initiative. This is a non -funding agreement and no County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Agency Participation Agreement for the Human Services Department 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 to ratify the submission of the 2006-2007 State Transition Grant Application to the Department of Public Welfare in the amount of $458,327. This grant application maximizes state and federal funding while minimizing County match requirements. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the ratification of the submission of the 2006-07 State Transition Grant Application for Children and Youth Services 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 addendum to the Crittenton Services, Inc. Purchase of Service Contract. This addendum will increase the original contract by $85,000 for a total contract amount of $125,000 and covers the time period of July 1, 2006 through June.30, 2007. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the Crittenton Services, Inc. Purchase of Service Contract 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 contract 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 Pressley Ridge Allencrest Juvenile Detention Center AMOUNT $350,000 50.000 Total $400,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with the foregoing Purchase of Service Providers for Children and Youth Services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. 250 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Chatham College to continue to provide the Independent Monitoring for Quality activities for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. The amount of this contract is $48,024 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No County dollars are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Chatham College 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 adjustment with the Mental Health Association of Washington County to increase the original contract amount by $272,000 for a total amount of $1,278,420. The period for this contract is July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No additional County funds are included with the increase. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement adjustment with the Mental Health Association for an increase in the original contract amount 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 adoption of a Resolution with reference to the sale of Parcel No. 6 in the Starpointe Industrial Park to Morgan Road Associates, LLC., under the terms and conditions previously explained to the Commissioners at the Public Meeting on September 7, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, 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 the establishment of an account for dependent children over the age of 18 years who are enrolled in a post -secondary educational program through Children and Youth Services. The account would be set up in the child's name and funded with a daily stipend of $10 for each eligible child. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the establishment of an account for dependent children 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 October 18, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to labor relations and litigation styled John C. Pettit, District Attorney vs. Michael Namie, et al at No. 2003-6317 filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B ❑ ❑ K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA A Special Retirement Board Meeting will be held immediately following the Commissioner's Meeting today. An Executive Session will be held immediately following the Special Retirement Board Meeting to discuss litigation styled John C. Pettit, District Attorney vs. Michael Namie, et al at No. 2003-6317 filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania. SOLICITOR None There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m. THE FOREGOI NG MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL &0, 2006 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK F� LJ