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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 805 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, December 21, 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: Scott Fergus, Director of Administration; Mary Helicke,
Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Joann Metz and Sue Orrick,
Commissioners' Office; Roger Metcalfe, Finance Director; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Melanie Finney,
Planning Commission; Tim McCullough, Director of Human Relations; Francis King, Treasurer; Harry Wilson,
Veterans Director; John Bebo, American Legion, Post 643; Frank Pattera, Harry Sabatasse and John Adams, interested
citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Pattera led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Bebo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 804 dated December 7, 2006 as written.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 804 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Frank Pattera, Mayor of Charleroi, again addressed the Board regarding his four -point plan to fight illegal drugs
in Washington County. He stated he would like to discuss and possibly implement his plan.
Commissioner Irey again questioned Mr. Pattera if he has contacted District Attorney Pettit regarding funding
through the Drug Task Force Program.
Mr. Pattera stated he contacted Mr. Pettit some time ago but he would try to speak with him again regarding
funding.
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, stated he was present to ask the Board when action would be taken to rescind
the elected officials' pay raises. He pointed out that the taxpayers of Washington County cannot afford these increases.
John Adams, of Avella, made comments regarding various issues in county government.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Drug Test Kits to the following vendors:
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Santa Rosa, CA
Scientific Testing Laboratories, Inc., Richmond, VA
LifeSign, Somerset, NJ
Securetec, Inc., S. Williamsport, PA
UCP Biosciences, Inc., San Jose, CA
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This contract is effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 at a total yearly cost of approximately
$15,000.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for drug test kits 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 Rehabilitation Supplies and Medical Equipment to
Direct Supply, Inc., Milwaukee, WI at an average 3.88% discount on products in the Healthcare section of their annual
catalog. The contract will be effective December 21, 2006 through December 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for rehabilitation supplies and medical
equipment as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject the bid for the PRI Circuits to Penn Telecom, Cranberry
Township, PA. This bid was awarded to Penn Telecom October 5, 2006 and a contract was forwarded to them for
signature. Since that time there have been numerous phone calls to the company to receive a signed copy of the contract
that they agreed to in their bid proposal. On November 29, 2006 they withdrew their name and bid proposal from further
consideration as we could not agree to a contract change.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, rejecting the bid proposal for the PRI Circuits to Penn Telecom as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject all bids for the medical equipment rental as there were no
responsive bids received.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, rejecting the bids for medical equipment 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 to ratify a contract with Erin Whiteley
Dickerson to represent criminal defendants in cases in which a conflict of interest exists within the Public Defender's
Office, as determined by the Court. The contract amount is $22,000 per year ($1,833.33 per month) and will be effective
December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007. This contract will automatically renew until either party notifies the
other party in writing of their intent to terminate the agreement.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing contract with Erin Whiteley Dickerson.
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- _ 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 a contract with James
Crites to provide services for the Act 56 (9-1-1 Wireless GIS mapping system program) from December 18, 2006 through
March 16, 2007. No County funds are required.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving and ratifying the contract with James Crites as per
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 per Section
147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving issuance by the Washington County Hospital
Authority to The Washington Hospital of its note in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the
purpose of financing a project and payment of all or a portion of the financing costs.
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 adoption a Resolution approving the
redevelopment proposal for the Canonsburg Adams Avenue Redevelopment Project in Canonsburg Borough.
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 a grant agreement for the West Nile Virus
Control Program. The grant is in the amount of $60,998.83 and is effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement for the West Nile Virus Control
Program as per above. t
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 authorizing
participation in the filing of a declaratory judgment action regarding district attorney compensation.
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.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following reappointments to the
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board of Directors for a three year term, effective through December 31, 2009.
Roger L. Grandy
John L. West Nelson Solow Emily Stavovy
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointments to the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Board of Directors 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 reappointment of Mac Carter to the
Farmland Preservation Board for a three year term effective through December 31, 2009.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointment of Mac Carter 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 reappointment of Todd Ashmore and
Steve Moskal to the Washington County Industrial Development Authority for a five-year term effective January 1, 2007
through December 31, 2011.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointment of Todd Ashmore and Steve Moskal
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 reappointment of Mindy Zatta
Lacock to the Washington County Hospital Authority Board for a five-year term effective January 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2011.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointment of Mindy Zatta.
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 reappointments to the
Washington County Planning Commission Board:
Ernest Watson and Tom Jennings - terms will be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointments to the Washington County
Planning Commission.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following appointments and
reappointments to the Washington County Veterans Advisory Council:
Three-year appointments: Charles Ringling Three-year reappointments: Lewis Irwin
Ralph Ruscello Robert Johnson
Michael Povich George Hutchko
Larry Spahr
One year reappointments: Dennis Koman and Raymond Evans
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the appointments and reappointments to the
Washington County Veterans Advisory Council 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 land lease with
Cheyenne Air Service reflecting a rental increase to $1,447 per month based on an annual square footage rate of $.39 for
the term of November 30, 2006 to November 30, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the land lease with Cheyenne Air
Service 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 commercial
agreement with Cheyenne Air Service reflecting a rental increase to $480 per month based on an annual square footage
charge of $.48 for the term of November 30, 2006 to November 30, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the commercial agreement with
Cheyenne Air Service 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 with Kymberly Secreet for
animal control services in the County Parks. The cost of the agreement is $3,600 annually paid in installments of $300
per month for a term of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Kymberly Secreet 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 with Transitional
Employment Consultants (TEC) to complete stream maintenance work in Chartiers Creek within the Washington and
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Canonsburg flood control projects maintained by Washington County and the Burgetts Fork flood control project in
Slovan at an annual cost not to exceed $25,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Transitional Employment
Consultants 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 with the South Franklin
Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection and fire inspection at the Washington County Airport for an annual
payment of $1,000 per year for 2007 and 2008. Washington County further agrees to reimburse the fire department for
actual cost of foam or other fire retardant materials used to extinguish a fire or used in a demonstration at the County
airport not to exceed $2,000 per year. The term of the agreement is January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with South Franklin Volunteer Fire
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 authorization to request proposals from
qualified advertising agencies to develop a marketing campaign for the Preserve America Community designation
recently awarded to Washington County. The proposals would be used to select an agency and apply for grant funds
from Preserve America in the February 2007 grant round.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization to request proposals for the Preserve
America Community designation 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 authorization to request proposals from
qualified engineering firms to conduct annual inspections of flood control dams per Army Corps of Engineers
specifications.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization to request proposals 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 authorization to request proposals from
engineering firms to complete a Master Plan for the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to request proposals as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an easement with James N. Donaldson
and John C. Donaldson for the reconstruction of the Raccoon #7, Donaldson Bridge in the amount of $10,930.
Additional provisions are included to provide access to the adjacent field.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing easement with James N. and John C.
Donaldson.
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 HRG, Inc. to complete a
Phase I Stormwater Management Plan at a cost of $9,429. The work will commence upon receipt of DEP grant funds.
The costs will be paid 75% DEP and 25% County funds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with HRG, Inc. 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 professional services contract with Carl
Smith, Esquire for Occupational Safety and Health in the amount of $150/hour for the period of January 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2007. The contract amount will not exceed $1,500.00.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services contract with Carl Smith as per
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 continuation of the current agreement
with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medical Consortium for drug and alcohol testing for 2007. The annual fee
for participation in this program is $100.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the continuation of the agreement with Washington
Hospital Occupational Consortium 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 dental rates for 2007 for approximately
850 employees through United Concordia. These rates reflect a two-year guarantee through December 31, 2008.
Individual $11.48 Spouse or one dependent $21.70 Spouse and Dependent(s) $33.61
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing rates with United Concordia.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Life Insurance and Accidental Death
Dismemberment rates through the Standard Insurance Company. These rates reflect a three-year guarantee through
December 31, 2009:
Jail Guards and PSSU
Sheriffs, SEIU and Salaried
Public Defenders & DA
Probation Officers
Public Defenders & DA
Sheriffs, Jail Guards, PSSU &
Salaried employees
Per month/per employee
$12,000 Life Insurance
$1.38
$20,000 Life Insurance
$2.30
1x pay up to $50,000 Life Insurance
$5.75
$30,000 Life Insurance
$3.45
$5,000 AD&D $0.15
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Life Insurance and Accidental Death
Dismemberment rates for 2007 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 Advantra Retiree Health Insurance
Plan for 2007 at the individual monthly rate of $164.00. This plan will provide health benefits to approximately 300
retirees and will be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Retiree Health Insurance Plan with Advantra for
2007 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 Total Retiree Solutions Health
Insurance Plan for 2007 at the individual rate of $344.32 per month. This plan will provide health benefits to
approximately twelve out -of -area retirees from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Total Retiree Solutions Health Insurance Plan for
2007 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 Health Assurance Plan #95221 rates
as follows for the Probation Officers. This plan will include approximately twenty employees and will be effective
January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
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Individual coverage $316.89 Individual Plus Spouse $853.57
Individual Plus Child(ren) $761.97 Family $980.92
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Health Assurance rates for 2007.
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 Health Assurance Plan #95457 rates
as follows for salaried employees, jail guards, public defenders, district attorneys and deputy sheriffs. It is to be noted
approximately 360 employees will ;)articipate in this plan which will be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31,
2007.
Individual $279.13
Individual Plus Child(ren) $671.17
Individual Plus Spouse $751.86
Family $863.95
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2007 Health Assurance Plan rates 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 Health Assurance Plan rates for all
SEIU and PSSU union members. This plan will include a $250/single, $500/family deductible. Approximately 540
employees will participate in this plan which will be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007:
Individual $306.16
Individual Plus Child(ren) $736.16
Individual Plus Spouse $824.67
Family $947.62
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2007 Health Assurance Plan rates 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 County's participation in the CCAP
Best -Flex Program. This program utilizes the current pool of CCAP members for the purpose of bargaining discounted
rates for various employer group benefits. There is no cost to the County to participate in this program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the County's participation in the CCAP Best -Flex
Program 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 renewal with Safety National
for the County's workers' compensation program. The premium of $297,170 is for the period of January 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract renewal with Safety National as per above
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a three-year extension of the current
contract with Maher Duessel for auditing services through December 31, 2009 at a cost of $309,155.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the three-year extension to the current contract with
Maher Duessel 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 providers for Child
Care Information Services. The agreements will automatically renew until either party notifies the other parry in
writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms.
Vickie L. Rock, Monessen
Stephanie Quann, Donora
Sydney Johnson, Washington
Rickard J. Ankrom, Washington
Colleen C. Stoneking, Eighty Four
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 addenda to 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.
Try -Again Homes, Inc.- Visitation contract increases from $49,629 to $99,012
Gannondale Per diem rates are amended as follows:
Non -Secure Residential - $159.30
Secure Residential - $222.27
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing addenda to the purchase of service
contracts for Children and Youth Services.
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 with Respiratory Health
Services. This agreement will provide the Health Center with up to 16 hours of professional respiratory therapy services
per week to assist in providing services of the highest quality to residents who suffer from respiratory related disease and
conditions. This agreement will commence on January 1, 2007 and terminates on January 1, 2008 at a cost not to exceed
$2,843 per month. No additional County funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Respiratory Health Services for the
Washington County Health Center as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request for the Washington County
Health Center to amend the Code of Conduct as previously adopted in November, 2002
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the request to amend the Code of Conduct 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 extension and increase of thirty cents
per hour to the security services at the Health Center with Victory Security Agency, Carnegie, PA. It is to be noted the
extension will be through March 31, 2008 and is in accordance with the bid contract which has been agreed to by the
vendor.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing extension and increase with Victory
Security Agency for the Washington County Health Center.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension to the contract for the Alcohol Monitoring
Program to Advanced Alcohol Monitoring Programs, LLC for the "per unit" cost submitted in their proposal for the
Adult Probation Department. The extension is effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 with the option to
extend for five (5) additional one-year periods.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension to the contract with Advanced Alcohol
Monitoring Programs, LLC 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 extension to the contract for the
Rental of Medical Equipment through December 31, 2007 with Freedom Medical and KCI, USA. These vendors have
agreed to the extension and this extension is in accordance with the original bid. The total cost of this contract is
approximately $20,000 yearly.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension to the contract with Freedom Medical and
KCI, USA 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 authorization to advertise for bids for a
new cooling tower for the chiller at the Washington County Health Center. The new cooling tower must be delivered,
installed and operational by the start of the next cooling season (early in May, 2007).
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving 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 authorization to advertise for bids for
soundproofing for the new 9-1-1 Center and the new courtroom.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving 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 payment of $18,640 for the
Professional Service License & Maintenance Renewal of the On Base Software to IMR. This renewal will cover a new
upgrade and any professional services required during the year.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the payment to IMR 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 change to the contract bid contract with
Waste Management. The change will provide a tote for the Department of Public Safety at the Kraus Garage for a
charge of $25.00 per pick-up on an "as needed" basis.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change to the current contract bid with Waste
Management 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 with Waste Management
for the collection and disposal of solid waste at the Claysville Senior Center. This is a twelve-month contract at the cost
of $95/month with automatic renewals at each anniversary unless terminated by either party thirty (30) days prior to the
anniversary.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Waste Management for the
Claysville Senior Center 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
AFLAC increasing the maximum to $2,000 for 2007.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the agreement with AFLAC 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 annual Supplemental Appropriations
for various offices and departments.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the annual Supplemental Appropriations.
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 tax levy and appropriation resolution
fixing the tax rate for the year 2007 at 19.10 mills for general purposes and 2.30 for debt purposes and appropriate specific
sums estimated to be required for specific purposes of County government for the year 2007.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the tax levy and appropriation resolution for 2007 as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Trey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on December 20, 2006, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an
information session related to labor relations, personnel and litigation styled John C. Pettit vs. Michael Namie, et
al No. 2108CD 2006 in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
County Offices will be closed on December 25, 2006 for the Christmas holiday and January 1, 2007 for New Year's
Day.
The Salary Board Reorganization Meeting will be held on January 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
SOLICITOR
None
There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOING
/MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
.2007
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