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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 802 - 11-16-2006 - COMMISSIONER260 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 802 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 16, 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; 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; Jim Dalesandro, Chief Deputy Sheriff; Harry Wilson, Veterans Director; Pastor Kevin Roberts, Charleroi Baptist Church; Shawn Scott, American Legion Post 175; Flo Moffit, Ed Pahula, Bob Romero, Ashley Huffman, Ron Crouse and Larry Smith, TRIPIL; Viktor Proskurnya, Albina Kuznetsova, Irina Yezerska, Ismayil Khayredinov, and Mikhaylo Zakryzhevski, guests from Ukraine visiting the Observer -Reporter; Carl Maggi, Harry Sabatasse, Mike Neville, Dave Blose, Frank Pattera, Paulie Chappel, 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 Roberts led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 801 dated November 2, 2006 as written. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 801 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Co -Chairman Burns entered the meeting.) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Barbara Miller, of the Observer -Reporter, introduced guests visiting from Ukraine. Albina Kuznetsova along with her translator, Ismayil Khayredinov, presented the Commissioners with tokens and gifts from their country and commented on the interesting manner in which county government conducts everyday business. The Commissioners thanked the guests for the gifts. Co -Chairman Burns presented Ms. Kuznetsova with a deck of cards with his caricature. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Pahula, of Cokeburg and a member of TRIPIL, spoke on behalf of other individuals from TRIPIL on the positive and negatives of the election process when at the polls. He stated there are still obstacles that need to be addressed but thanked the Board for meeting with his group to discuss what changes need to be made to eliminate any barriers that exist so persons with disabilities can vote without any difficulties. Flo Moffit, of Washington, noted that the election workers at her poll were very helpful and her experience was wonderful. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PFNNSYLVANIA Mayor Frank Pattera, of Charleroi, addressed the Board again regarding his town's ongoing problems with illegal drugs and crime. He appealed to the Board for assistance in dealing with this issue. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, made comments regarding the elected officials pay raises and again questioned when the Board would take action to rescind the pay increases. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Kitchen Ware and Equipment for the Correctional Facility, Health Center and Aging to the following vendors based on the per unit cost as submitted in their bid proposals. Acme Supply Co. LTD, Port Washington NY Calico Industries, Inc., Annapolis Junction MD Curran Taylor Inc., Canonsburg PA Tri-State Restaurant Equipment Co., Beaver Falls PA This bid has been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications. The bid will be in effect from November 16, 2006 through October 31, 2007 with a total yearly cost of approximately $75,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for kitchen ware and equipment 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 meat products for the Correctional Facility and Health Center to the following vendors based on the per unit cost submitted in their bid proposals: Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids MI Green Valley Packing, Claysville PA US Foods, Washington PA The bid is effective December 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 with a total monthly cost of approximately $35,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for meat as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject the bids for the HVAC unit for the old carpenter shop which is being renovated into offices for Public Safety. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, rejecting the bids for the HVAC unit as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board authorize the extension of the current bid for disposable briefs and underpads through December 31, 2007 with the following vendors, Hill Rom Co., Inc., Batesville, IN and Gaymar, Ind., Orchard Park, NY, who have agreed to the extension. The estimated yearly cost for this contract is approximately $196,000. This extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bid. MA N BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the extension for the disposable briefs and underpads with the foregoing vendors. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the termination of the new CRP contract for FSA farm 209, tract 295 and FSA farm 2091, tract 9128 due to a change in the regulations that prohibits the mowing of these tracts in Cross Creek Park. The total acreage affected is 82.9 which would generate an annual payment to the County of $2,168.67. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the termination of the new CRP contract for mowing purposes 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 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. Bobbi Jo Howe, Canonsburg Karen L. Hull, Charleroi Deborah J. Spangler, Washington Sherri L. Martin, Washington Barbara Cianelli, Marianna Jodi Miller, Washington Julie Marsich, N. Charleroi Deyka L. Loughry, Cecil Shelby J. Huber, Slovan Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the list of providers for the Child Care Information 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 agreements to provide emergency shelter services for the Human Services Department for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No County funds are required. Washington Women's Shelter SPHS, Connect, Inc. Total Amount Increase Amount $1,977 $1,977 $ 3,954 Total Amount $ 9,477 $ 98.677 $108,154 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing addenda to the emergency shelter services providers. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. E, E r Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an adjustment to the Children and Youth Services Special Budget. This adjustment will transfer $2,000 from Day Care Expenditures and create a Miscellaneous Category. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the adjustment to the Children and Youth Services Special Budget 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 with the following Purchase of Service contracts for Children and Youth Services for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No additional County funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services $ 60,000 Wesley Spectrum Services In -Home $175.000 Total $ 235,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract with the foregoing providers for Children and Youth Services. 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 Landmark Home Health Care Services, Inc. (HHA) to provide adult day care services to their Medicare beneficiaries at the Health Center. The period of this agreement shall take effect on the date the HHA is approved to begin testing an alternative approach to service delivery by allowing home health beneficiaries to receive a portion on the medical services included in their home health plan of care in a MADCF. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Landmark Home Health Care Services, Inc. for the Washington County Health 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 agreements with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority to provide supportive service programs at the Claysville Apartments and Burgettstown Apartments. These are for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. The total amount for each agreement is not to exceed $6,000 and will be reimbursed at $1,000 per month. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreements with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority to provide supportive service programs as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. MINUTE EloOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Adjustment Agreements for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No additional County funds are required. Agency Centerville Clinics Residential Recovery Services Southwest Behavioral Care Wesley -Spectrum Services Total Amount Increase Amount Total Amount $ 3,541 $ 545,341 $14,048 $ 359,828 $ 27,480 $ 890,004 $ 21.103 $ 136.103 $ 66,172 $1,931,276 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the adjustment agreements for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation 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 an agreement with Washington Physician Hospital Organization, Inc. for the provision of healthcare services for the Correctional Facility. This is a renewal of the current contract with a net increase of ten percent for the year. It is to be noted addition language was added to the contract to provide medical examinations and services to inmates of the Correctional Facility and any hospital visits with some exceptions. The monthly cost for January through December 2007 is $15,683. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Washington Physician Hospital Organization, Inc. for the Correctional Facility 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 current contract with Jeffrey's Drug Store of Canonsburg, PA. The current contract is for medication and consulting services for the Correctional Facility. The addendum would add the provision of medication for clients of the Children & Youth Agency and medication not covered by medical assistance would be at the same pricing as the Correctional Facility plus all shipping charges. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addendum to the current contract with Jeffrey's Drug Store to include the 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 the purchase of a Chevrolet Impala with a Setina Cage for the Domestic Relations Office for use by the Sheriffs deputies assigned to that department. The vehicle will be purchased from the PA State Contract from Northeast Auto Outlet at the cost of approximately $18,000. The funds have been approved by the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Agency. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of a vehicle for the Domestic Relations 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 plan revisions and amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program which is part of the County's Consolidated Action Plan. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the plan revisions 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 and ratification the appointment of Manuel Yocolano to the 2006 Canvas Board for the General Election held on November 7, 2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving and ratifying the appointment of Manuel Yocolano to the Canvas Board 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 food expenses for the day -long meeting of county law librarians being held in Washington County on December 1, 2006. The expenses will not exceed $100. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the food expenses 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 with James R. Jeffries to perform title searches for the Tax Revenue Department. The title searches are $50.00 per report and the contract will automatically renew until either party notifies the other of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract with James R. Jeffries for the Tax Revenue Department. 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 grant application to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Society in the amount of $5,000 for the Clerk of Courts Office. The grant will be utilized to historically preserve criminal and road records using microfilm. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the grant application for the Clerk of Courts Office as per above. MINI) 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on November 15, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to labor relations and real estate issues. A Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on November 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room. County Offices will be closed on November 23`d and 24`h 2006 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Co -Chairman Burns noted for the record he was late in arriving due to his chairing the SPC meeting in Pittsburgh regarding a review of the Governor's Transportation Funding and Reform Commission Report. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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. Washington Mutual for Robert Johns Tax Refund Department Post Office Box 100573 Florence, SC 29501-9921 District: North Charleroi Borough Parcel: 500-008-00-01-0010-00 Total: $138.52 2. Jack B. Piatt 400 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 400 Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Chartiers Township Parcel: 170-017-00-00-0013-05 Total: $4.08 3. Holly Corace LP 1040 Waterford Court East McMurray, PA 15317 District: 520-001-00-99-0006-01H Parcel: 520-001-00-99-0006-01H Total: $119.10 4. McConnell Farm & Home 168 North Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: East Washington Borough Parcel: 290-005-00-03-0010-00 Total: $198.59 5. Northwest Say. Bank for Donald J. Magliocchett 100 Liberty Street Post Office Box 128 Warren, PA 16365 District: North Strabane Parcel: 520-001-23-00-0003-01 Total: $129.31 6. Donald W., Susan M. & Douglas C. Benning 70 Dairy Road Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel: 320-015-00-00-0029-00 Total: $32.66 2004 & 2005 County Tax 2000 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2004, 2005 & 2006 County Tax 1 MINUTE BO®K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 7. Mark A. & Kathy A. Sharpe 2008 St. Andrews Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane Parcel: 600-003-00-00-0046-08D Total: $669.90 8. Atlantis Self Storage Inc. — Emil Pecori 7051 Steubenville Pike, Suite 7 Oakdale, PA 15071 District: Canton Township Parcel: 120-011-00-00-0015-00 Total: $13.23 9. Carol A. Koffler 323 2nd Avenue Joffre, PA 15053 District: Smith Township Parcel: 570-011-01-02-0016-00 Total: $10.53 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 10:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2006 ATTEST: fi-t CHIEF CLERK 1 1