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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 801 - 11-2-2006 - COMMISSIONERJ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 801 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 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 Larry Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Joann Metz and Sue Orrick, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Human Services Director; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Tim McCullough, Director of Human Relations; Jeff Felton, Director of Children and Youth Services; Harry Wilson, Veterans Director; Debbie Bardella and Bob Neil, Tax Assessment Office; Toni Vallone, Al Smith, Cheryl Long, Kathy Shaner and Barb Chesnik, SEIU members; Susan , Donnan, Interfaith Hospitality Jennifer Johnson, Human Services; Pastor George Van Riper, Lighthouse Ministries; Richard Warco, Disabled Veterans; Shirley Fierro, Donna Burrey, Wendy Anthony, Doug Bush and Tim Ryan, Washington City Mission; Justin Musilli, Try Again Homes; Debbie Thomas, Connect, Inc.; Deborah Regets, Washington Women's Shelter, Inc., Paul Dumm, Residential Recovery Services; Tom, Frank and Dan Daily, Montour Trail; Dennis Pfeiffer and Frank Ludwin, Montour Trail Council; 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 Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Van Riper led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Warco led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute Nos. 799 and 800 dated October 19 and October 26, 2006, respectively. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute Nos. 799 and 800 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 engraved plaques to Tom, Frank and Dan Daily for their dedication and fund- raising efforts in collecting over $100,000.00 during the last six years for the Montour Trail. Week. The gentlemen accepted the plaques and thanked the Board for this recognition. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring November 12-18, 2006 as "Hunger and Homeless Awareness 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. Debbie Thomas, of Connect, Inc. accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their continuing support of all their programs. She also highlighted some events that will be taking place this month to bring attention to hunger and homeless awareness in Washington County. M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Toni Vallone and Al Smith, of SEIU Local 668, addressed the Board regarding the contract negotiations. They noted it is their intent to bargain at the table and work towards a fair and workable contract for the employees of Washington County. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board when action would be taken to stop the elected officials' pay raises. He stated elected officials should be aware of their actions because their terms will be up for re- election next year. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the Microsoft Training to New Horizons, Pittsburgh, PA. This training is for Microsoft Certifications for employees of Court Automation and Information Technology. The MCSA Certification requested by Steve Tkach, and approved by President Judge Debbie O'Dell - Seneca, for Jamie Brown will be approximately $6,500. There will be additional training and certifications for employees of Information Technology. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for Microsoft Training as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the renovation of the entrance to the Family Court Center to Lone Pine Construction of Washington in the amount of $41,600.00; this being the lowest most responsible bid received. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the renovation of the entrance to the Family Court Center as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended to the Board authorize the extension of the current bid for air fluidized beds through December 31, 2007 with Hill Rom Co., Inc., Batesville, IN and Gaymar, Ind., Orchard Park, NY, the two vendors on the contract. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the extension to the current bid for air fluidized beds as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. E E MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NEW BUSINESS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the announcement and advertisement of the forty-five day public comment period for the Greenways Plan which will begin November 6 through December 21, 2006. Copies of the plan will be available in the Planning Commission Office, public libraries and municipal offices. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing announcement for the Greenways Plan. 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. Linda C. Krutz, Charleroi Kathleen S. Raffaele, Bethel Park Nancy E. Basile, Charleroi Katina S. Bruno, Ellsworth Diane E. Swierczek, Canonsburg Gloria Wilson, Monongahela Shirley L. Bonazzoli, Ellsworth Ryan A. Painter, Donora Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the list of providers for the Child Care Information 11 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 an addendum to the contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation to increase the Medical Assistance Transportation Program amount by $61,669 for a total amount of $2,531,682 to provide medical assistance transportation services to eligible residents. This is for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing addendum with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation to increase the Medical Assistance Transportation Program. 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 a request for the purchase of refreshments, including a working lunch, for participants in the training for the Homeless Management Information System in the amount of $255.69. The Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) funds will cover the cost; therefore no County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the ratification of the request for the purchase of items for the training of the Homeless Management Information System as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. in the amount of $105,000 for Children and Youth Services. This contract is 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 contract with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, 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 authorization to bid supplies used for rehabilitation services and medical equipment not covered by the medical supplies bid at the Washington County Health Center. The bid will be based on a catalog discount and will provide the Health Center with greater flexibility in their purchases. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for bids 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 renewal and payment of the Annual Software Support and Maintenance for FACS5 CompuDyne/Tiburon-Public Safety and Justice, Inc., Fremont, CA in the amount of $29,796. This renewal is effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the renewal and payment to CompuDyne 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 a software upgrade for the tax billing and collection software for the Treasurer's Office by RBA Professional Data Systems in the amount of $34,695. The cost of the upgrade has been approved by the Records Improvement Committee and will be paid from the Records Improvement Fund. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of a software upgrade by RBA Professional Data Systems 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 appointment of the following individuals to the Canvass Board for the General Election to be held on November 7, 2006. Elizabeth Gillingham Millicent Powell Dorothy Wilhide Patricia Hagedorn Patricia Korintus Fred Owens Paulie Chappel Mary Lou DiTullio Mary Lou Stanko E F MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 257 1 Li Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointments to the Canvass Board. authorization to advertise for bids 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 adoption of a Resolution relating to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving the issuance by the Washington County Industrial Development Authority of its note in a maximum principal amount of $1,100,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition and installation of new equipment for AccuTrex Products, Inc., a manufacturing facility located in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, adopting the foregoing Resolution. 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 Block Grant for the Master Plan for the Washington County Airport in the amount of $219,375 with a County cash match of $5,625. The grant period is effective through June 30, 2009. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Block Grant for the Master Plan for the Washington County Airport as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on November 1, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to labor relations. The Retirement Board will meet today immediately following the Board of Commissioners' Meeting. County Offices will be closed on November 10, 2006 in observance of Veteran's Day. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. 1. Arthur W. Smith 422 Old Pike Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Amwell Township Parcel: 020-004-00-00-0033-01 Total: $42.83 2. William P. Jr., & Della Lisa Hess 106 Morton Street, Box 142 Millsboro, PA 15348 District: East Bethlehem Township Parcel: 260-006-00-03-0006-00 Total: $81.73 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Uffliffin WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 3. Timothy J. & Janice P. Summers 492 Southridge Road Coal Center, PA 15423 District: California Borough Parcel: 080-031-00-00-0007-01 Total: $149.36 4. Michelle A. McCoy 416 National Pike Brownsville, PA 15417 District: Centerville Borough Parcel: 152-020-00-01-0013-00 Total: $24.20 5. Brian A. & Christine M. Wilson 109 Rock Run Road McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel: 540-009-08-02-0026-00 Total: $129.23 6. Donald E. & Janet E. Fuchs 3866 Millers Run Road McDonald, PA 15057 District: Chartiers Township Parcel: 170-016-03-01-0016-00 Total: $52.85 7. Harvey G. & Betty J. Matthews 116 Matthews Spur Eighty Four, PA 15330 District: Somerset Township Parcel: 580-005-00-00-0004-00 Total: $16.04 8. Charles J. Kraushaar etux 58 Jansen Road Claysville, PA 15323 District: Donegal Township Parcel: 230-1017-00-00-0011-00 Total: $237.87 9. Southpointe Hotel & Conference Center LP 1000-1200 Corporate Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Cecil Township Parcel: 140-010-00-00-0008-55 Total: $37,690.94 10. Donald E. & Janet E. Fuchs 3866 Millers Run Road McDonald, PA 15057 District: Chartiers Township Parcel: 170-1016-03-01-0017-00 Total: $19.63 11. Marie Sloan Secco & Joseph Perry 310 Kramer Road Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Hanover Township Parcel: 340-029-00-00-0003-00 Total: $24.20 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax Pi 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL / .2006 ATTEST: kbo ii �.� CHIEF CLERK J