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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 813 - 4-19-2007 - COMMISSIONERBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 813 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 19, 2007 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 and JoAnn Metz, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Vince Ley, Planning Commission; Harry Wilson, Veterans Director; Tim McCullough, Director of Human Resources; Chief Deputy Sheriff Jim Dalessandro; Pastor Bob Miller, Third United Presbyterian Church; Edward and Edwin Phillips, American Legion; District Attorney John Pettit and Betsy Dane, Crime Victim Witness Program; Diana Cummings, American Heart Association; Sandy Sabot, Child Care Information Services; a group of children and chaperones from Smart Kids, Happy Face, Just Us Kids and Once Upon a Time; Alan Veliky and Scott Frederick, Washington County Authority; Carl Maggi, Harry Sabatasse, Steve Fischer; interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; Randy Gore, WJPA; and Cliff Howell, PA Focus. Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Miller led the meeting with a prayer. Edward and Edwin Phillips led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 812 dated April 5, 2007 as written. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 812 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 Proclamation declaring National Crime Victims Rights Week 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. Betsy Dane, of the Crime Victims/Witness Assistance Program, commented on the importance of the assistance program to victims whether they are young or elderly and thanked the Board for their continued support. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring April 25, 2007 as Start! — Walking at Work Day sponsored by the American Heart Association. 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. Diana Cummings, of the American Heart Association, thanked the Board for the Proclamation and noted that walking just thirty minutes a day provides heart -healthy benefits and encouraged everyone to get out and walk. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring April 22-28, 2007 as "Week of the Young Child". Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Sandy Sabot, of Child Care Information Services, accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for this declaration. She introduced groups of children from local day care centers that performed various entertainment skits. Alan Veliky and Scott Frederick, of the Washington County Authority, informed the Board that the Southpointe II project has been selected as the recipient of a 2007 Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence. Mr. Veliky explained that the review committee recognized the project as an outstanding example of promoting community and economic revitalization. He noted the Board of Commissioners are partners in sharing this award and great accomplishment. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Christine Gardner and Matt Uram, Main Street Manager and board member, updated the Board on matters of marketing and revitalizing the Washington downtown area. They stated it is their goal to revamp city ordinances and enforce these ordinances for blighted areas and to begin the process of beautifying the city. Steven Fisher, of Washington, addressed the Board regarding development in Washington County. He said he looks forward to the future and feels the County is moving in a positive direction. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board as to when action would be taken to stop the elected officials' pay raises. He stated the taxpayers of Washington County cannot afford increases in their taxes and the Commissioners should be looking at ways to reduce or eliminate real estate property taxes. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the two HVAC units for the Department of Public Safety to JB Mechanical, Inc, Bethel Park, PA. The total cost of the two units for providing, delivering and installing is $31,100. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for two HVAC units 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 costs associated with the Crime Victim Witness Assistance Program dinner that will be held on April 26, 2007 at Julian's Banquet Hall. The cost of the banquet is $900 and no County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving costs associated with the Crime Victim Witness Assistance dinner as per above. 11 Roll call vote taken: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant Application in the amount of $7,016.00. The grant covers the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Radiation Emergency Response Fund Grant Application 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 appointment of Jay Boyd to the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency Board effective through June 30, 2009. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing appointment of Jay Boyd to the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency Board. Roll 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 Workforce Development Grant Application/Agreement for the period of June 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Workforce Development Grant Application/Agreement 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 submission of a grant application to the Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission in the amount of $100,000 for funding for the replacement of the Angels Liberty and Justice on the Courthouse. No County funds are required. Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the foregoing grant application to the Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission. 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development in the amount of $25,000. The grant is effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 and will be used to assist Washington County to add a jury box to the newly renovated courtroom. ES taii-I MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development 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 of Task Order #4 under the Washington County Airport Comprehensive Engineering Services Agreement with Michael Baker Jr., Inc. in the amount of $169,965.74 to design the runway widening from 75' to 100' at the Washington County Airport. The costs will be paid 97.5% Aviation Block Grant and 2.5% County match. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Task Order #4 with regards to the Washington County Airport Comprehensive Engineering Services Agreement with Michael Baker, Jr., 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 supplement to the contract with GAI Consultants to complete construction inspection on the Panhandle Trail Phase I. The additional costs will not exceed $17,202.42 for a total contract amount of $57,651.42. The costs will be paid 100% TEA-21 funds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the supplement to the contract with GAI Consultants for the Panhandle Trail Phase I 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 solicit qualifications from engineering firms for construction inspection services on state and federal funded bridge, parks and recreation and enhancement projects. Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to solicit qualifications from engineering firms for construction inspection 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 of a contract with Wilbur Smith Associates for federally required (1VBIS) inspection and inventory of 117 bridges owned and maintained by Washington County. The total cost of this contract shall not exceed $602,439.72 to be paid 80% State and 20% County liquid fuels. The State does receive funding from the Federal Aid System for their portion of the cost sharing agreement. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, the foregoing contract with Wilbur Smith Associates. Roll call vote taken: F [1 Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. :1 35'7 MINUTE B 0 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Task Order #5 under the Washington County Airport Comprehensive Engineering Services Agreement with Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. in the amount of $97,041.08 to design the relocation of the existing electrical field vault; remove the existing VASI units and replacing with new 4-box PAPI unit (Precision Approach Path Indicator lighting); retrofit the existing airport beacon to operate on solar power with existing power source as back up; provide new solar -powered windsock with conventional back up power source. The costs will be paid 100% through FAA lighting funds and Allegheny Power grant for solar energy. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving task order #5 under the Washington County Airport Comprehensive Engineering Services Agreement with Michael Baker, Jr. 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 the following list of providers for Child Care Information Services. The agreements will automatically renew until either party notifies the other party in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Kishella D. Moton, Washington Peggy Atkinson, Donora Cindy L. Swann, Charleroi Crystal L. Holmes, Washington Teresa I. Wilson, Washington Mary E. Hall, Canonsburg Valerie L. Anderson, Washington Wilma E. Kramer, Charleroi Betty L. Burgan, Charleroi Sherry L. Lenhart, McDonald Sheryl A. Clawson, Houston Maxine L. Comedy, Washington Hope Y. Harris, Donora Nancy Hutchison, West Alexander Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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 payment to cover Child Care Information Service's share of the expenses associated with state -sponsored meetings/trainings as directed by the Office of Child Development (OCD). The current expenditure is $68 and fixture expenditures are estimated not to exceed $200. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing request for payment for Child Care Information Services expenses. 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 renewal of the consulting agreement with Diana T. Myers and Associates, Inc. to provide services needed to maintain Washington County's involvement in the Southwest Region Continuum of Care application process for continued funding for seven homeless assistance projects. The contracted amount is not to exceed $5,000 and no County funds are required. MINUTE BoOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of the consulting agreement with Diana T. Myers and Associates, 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 an addendum to the following purchase of service contract for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. No additional County funds are required. above. Glade Run Lutheran Services — Contract authorization amount increases from $100,000 to $245,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the purchase of service contract 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 for the attendance of four staff members of Children and Youth Services to attend the American Human's 2007 Conference on Family Group Decision Making in Washington, DC from June 6, 2007 through June 9, 2007. The estimated cost for this conference is $3,494.00. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the attendance of staff members to attend the American Humane's 2007 Conference 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 supplemental contract allocation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for the attached list of MH/MR provider agencies. The total amount of adjustments is $399,824. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the supplemental contract allocation adjustment for Mental Health/Mental Retardation 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 Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc., d/b/a Aseracare Hospice, for the provision of hospice and respite services at the Health Center. This will enable Aseracare Hospice to serve their Washington County clients when they are admitted to the Health Center, as well as permit the Health Center to accept respite admissions for their hospice clients. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing agreement with Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. for the Washington County Health Center. Roll call vote taken: M I N U `T' E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 359 U ❑ ❑ K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA i4 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 HVAC units for the 9-1-1 data center and the IT Data room located on the 41h floor of Courthouse Square. The total cost of this project including installation is estimated at approximately $400,000. This will include engineering and design of new environmental control systems for proper, dependable and reliable temperature and humidity control of the fourth floor and the 911 server rooms. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Trey - 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 HVAC unit for the 9-1-1 call center. The current unit will not be able to handle the additional staffing. The total cost of this project including installation is estimated at approximately $30,000. 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 purchase the UPS for the fourth floor Data Center. The estimated cost of the new UPS with installation is approximately $96,000. If the purchase cannot be made from the COSTARS contract, the Purchasing Department is requesting authorization to bid. The total cost of this project is covered under the ACT 56 Wireless Grant. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization to purchase the UPS for the Data 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 a one-year renewal to the current lease agreement with Andrew G. Uram, Washington, for the provision of office space for District Justice Spence. The monthly rent would increase to $3,465.25 (which is a 3% increase from the current rate). The term of this renewal is from May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the one-year renewal to the current lease agreement with Andrew G. Uram for office space as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a travel request for four individuals from the Drug Treatment Court to attend training in Washington DC from June 13-16, 2007. The total expenses are estimated to be $4,658. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing travel request for the Drug Treatment Court staff. 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 Jim McDonald to the Washington County Housing Authority effective through December 31, 2010. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointment. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on April 18, 2007, immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to personnel. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personnel property tax. 1. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Co. 1800 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 District: East Finley Township Parcel: 270-004-00-00-0014-00 Total: $244.45 2. Michael R. & Darla J. McCauley 268 Chestnut Ridge Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Amwell Township Parcel: 020-011-00-00-0007-00 Total: $168.53 3. Walter J. II & Rebecca Furmanek 264 West Finley Road West Finley, PA 15377 District: West Finley Township Parcel: 680-020-00-00-0011-01 Total: $161.17 4. Charleroi Area School District Fescen Drive Charleroi, Pa 15022 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel: 320-007-05-01-0012-00 Total: $8.03 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 1 L MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 5. H. Kent & Maureen A. Ellison 19 State Street Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Speers Borough Parcel: 610-013-00-00-0025-01 Total: $89.05 6. Allegheny Energy Supply Co. - Tax Dept. 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601-1650 District: Union Township Parcel: 640-014-00-00-0029-01 Total: $21,836.65 7. David B. Caldwell 1109 Second Street Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Charleroi Borough Parcel: 160-026-00-02-0011-00 Total: $341.97 8. LSI Tax Services Attn: Adam Muratalla Lost Mitigation Dept. 3100 New York Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 District: 6`h Ward City of Washington Parcel: 760-018-00-01-0001-00 Total: $215.60 9. Dennis J. & Dina K. Sammel 116 Eastpointe Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane Township Parcel: 600-005-09-00-0005-00 Total: $53.03 10. Lucas P. Collette 390 Moore Road Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin Township Parcel: 590-012-00-00-00027-00 Total: $179.88 11. Anthony L. & Karen Massafra 40 Second Street Ext. Donora, PA 15033 District: Carroll Township Parcel: 130-009-00-00-0022-00 Total: $718.18 12. Lisa M. Noll 103 Arnold Avenue Strabane, PA 15363 District: North Strabane Township Parcel: 520-015-02-17-0002-00 Total: $89.74 13. William Klamorick, Jr. 512 Charles Street Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Speers Borough Parcel: 610-018-00-01-0020-00 Total: $294.80 14. Donald W. & Leslie K. Titzel 936 Route 231 Claysville, PA 15323 District: Donegal Township Parcel: 230-018-00-00-0005-02 Total: $40.65 2007 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2002 - 2006 County Tax 2006 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax MINUTE BOARD QF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS c7U0K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 15. Edward D. & Roxanne G. Weightman 590 Low Hill Road Brownsville, PA 15417 District: Centerville Borough Ward 6 Parcel: 156-064-00-00-0029-00 Total: $7.57 16. Edward D. & Roxanne G. Weightman 590 Low Hill Road Brownsville, PA 15417 District: Centerville Borough Ward 6 Parcel: 156-064-00-00-0031-00 Total: $7.57 17. Litton Loan Servicing — Tax Dept. 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston, Texas 77081 District: North Strabane Township Parcel: 520-013-07-01-0026-00 Total: $1,411.81 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 2007 County Tax 18. Charleroi Federal for Frank Lawrence & Kristin Desantis First & McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Chartiers Township Parcel: 170-018-03-00-0014-03 Total: $522.11 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2007 County Tax There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBM?IT/TED FOR APPROVAL O� CO .2007 ATTEST: IEF CLERK 1