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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 827 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA December 20, 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 Sue Orrick,
Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Director Human Services; Melanie Thomas, Planning Commission; Reverend
Beverly Gross, Claysville United Methodist Church; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans' Affairs; Harry Sabatasse, Joe
Zupancic, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Gross led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Caserta led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 826 dated December 6, 2007 as written.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 826 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Karen Fuller who is retiring from the Washington
County Health Center with twenty-four years of service.
Ms. Fuller thanked the Board for the plaque and commented on how much she has enjoyed working for
Washington County. She stated she will miss everyone and will keep in touch.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Harry Sabatasse, of Smith Township, requested the Board consider lowering taxes in Washington County or at
least attempt to do so.
Co -Chairman Burns reminded Mr. Sabatasse that Washington County has the second lowest taxes in the state.
Commissioner Irey also noted that Butler County may be raising their county tax and if they do, Washington
County will be the lowest.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the provision of electrical service based on time
and material to Schultheis Electric, Latrobe, PA as follows:
Regular Rate Mon -Fri (8:00am to 5:00pm) $45.75/hr
Overtime (5:00pm to 8:00am & weekends $68.65/hr
For Projects over $25,000 — to include prevailing wage rates:
Regular Rate Mon -Fri (8:00am to 5:00pm) $48.95/hr
Overtime (5:00pm to 8:00am & weekends $73.45/hr
All material is at the manufacturer's list price plus 10% overhead & 10% profit. This contract is effective
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January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for electrical services 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 contracts for the provision of intermittent nurse staffing
services for the Health Center and Correctional Facility to the following:
Ranger Nursing, Inc., Brownsville PA RN - $37/hr. LPN - $30/hr
Milestone Staffing Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA RN-$38/hr. LPN- $28.50
The contracts will be effective through October 31, 2009 unless terminated sooner by providing thirty (30) days
written notice.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the foregoing contracts for nurse staffing services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board ratify the bid award for the furnishing, delivering and installation of
two five -ton HVAC units for the UPS Room. This award was made to Professional Mechanical, Cheswick, PA in the
amount of $21,310 plus $1,900 for a four-year extended warranty. This is the lowest most responsive and responsible bid
received.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for the furnishing, delivering and installation of
HVAC units 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 contract for the provision of radiology services for the
Health Center to Mobile X-Ray Imaging, Inc., Harrisburg, PA for the following amounts:
X-Ray, EKG Service
Holter Monitoring
Ultrasound Services
Doppler Studies
$30/per procedure
$65/per procedure
$40/per procedure
$125/per procedure
This contract will be in effect January 13, 2008 through January 12, 2011 with the option to extend for an additional
three year period by mutual consent of both parties.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for the radiology services 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 drug test kits to the following vendors based on
the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal:
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA
Securetec Contraband Detection & Ident. Inc, Williamsport, PA
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This contract is effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 with the option to extend for an additional
year. These kits are for use by Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation and Children & Youth Services at a total yearly cost
is approximately $15,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the foregoing bid for drug test kits to the above -
mentioned vendors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve Exhibit A of the current bid contract with Shipley Energy,
McConnellsburg, PA. Exhibit A provides for the extension of our current contract from January 1, 2008 through
March 31, 2008 at the fixed rate of $9.15 per DTH (currently paying $8.89/DTH). The current contract allows for a
renewal every three months at the then current rates. This rate is based on Nymex $7.30+ $1.85= $9.15 per DTH.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid extension with Shipley Energy 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 professional services contracts with
Andrew Egut and Thomas Blackhurst to provide Geographical Information Systems Mapping services in accordance
with ACT 56 Wireless funding guidelines. The contract rate is $13.00 per hour, not to exceed $8,000 and is effective
through March 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services contracts with Andrew Egut
and Thomas Blackhurst 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 9-1-1 emergency communications
plan to protect Washington County citizens in the event of an emergency.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 9-1-1 emergency communications plan 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 grant agreement for the West Nile Virus
Program in the amount of $61,767.50. This grant agreement will be effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement 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 the renewal of the agreement with Jeff
Watson as the IV-D attorney in the Domestic Relations Office at a rate of $25,000 per year. The contract is effective
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing agreement with Jeff Watson for the
Domestic Relations Office.
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 reappointments of Robert Lusk and
William Slosky (three-year terms) and Larry Maggi (one-year term) to the Washington County Conservation District
effective January 1, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointments to the Conservation
District.
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 reappointments of Abe Nasim to the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Board for a one-year term effective January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointment of Abe Nasim.
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 John Artuso to the
Washington County Industrial Development Authority for a five-year term effective January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2012.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointment of John Artuso 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 reappointments of Tom Casiola and
Sam Minor to the Farmland Preservation Board for three-year terms effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointments to the Farmland Preservation Board
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 the reappointment of James Gregorakis,
Sr. to the Washington County Hospital Authority for a five-year term effective January 1, 2008 through December 31,
2012.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointment of James Gergorakis, Sr. 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 Dennis Stitch to the
Washington County Housing Authority for a four-year term effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing reappointment of Dennis Stitch.
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 reappointments of Thelma Boop and
Gabriel C. Fusco, PhD and the appointment of Craig Dotson to the Washington County Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Board for three-year terms effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointments of Thelma Boop and Gabriel C.
Fusco PhD and Craig Dotson 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 reappointments of Scott Becker,
Sandy Wilson, Tom Northrop and Bob Gregg to the Washington County Tourism Promotion Board for three-year terms
effective June 30, 2007 through June 30, 2009.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing appointments of the above -mentioned
individuals to the Tourism Promotion Board.
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 Suzanne Ewing to the
Washington County Authority for a five-year term effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the appointment of Suzanne Ewing 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 the reappointments of Donna Nardine
(effective through November 5, 2009) and Anthony D'Emidio (effective through April 30, 2009) to the Children and
Youth Advisory Council for two-year terms.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reappointments to the Children and Youth 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 the appointments of Carmella Ferraro
and James Marchewka to the Washington County Library Board for three-year terms effective January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2010.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the appointments of Carmella Ferraro and James
Marchewka 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
Mount Pleasant Township Fire Company to complete fire inspections and provide fire protection for Cross Creek
County Park. The agreement allows for a payment in the amount of $1,000 to the Fire Department for 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Mount Pleasant Fire Company for
fire inspection 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 of a termination agreement for the Arden
Landfill Site Specific Post Closure Trust to liquidate the account to meet the requirements of the trustee J. P. Morgan
Chase.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Arden Landfill termination 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 a contract with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS) in the
amount not to exceed $39,713 for wildlife management in 2008 at the Washington County Airport.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with the United States Department of
Agriculture as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Drug and Alcohol Consortium
Agreement with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
This agreement provides random drug and alcohol testing services for County employees in DOT -related job categories.
There is an annual fee of $110 for this program and the contract includes various incident -specific fees.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Drug and Alcohol Consortium Agreement with
Washington Hospital 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 the revised Personal Day policy for
salaried employees. The revision will grant salaried employees their existing two personal days per year, but will reduce
the sick bank requirement from 30 to 15 days and will not reduce the employee's sick bank for personal days used.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the revised Personal Day Policy for salaried employees
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 renewal of the agreement with Safety
National for the County's workers' compensation program. This is a large deductible plan with a premium of $310,159
for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2 008. This represents a 4.37% increase over the current year's
premium but will include the use of a full-time loss prevention person, who will be employed by Campbell Insurance.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement renewal with Safety National 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 of ING Financial Advisors as the sole
provider for the County's deferred compensation plan. The target date for this transition is March, 2008.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving ING Financial Advisors as sole provider for the County's
deferred compensation plan 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 the following provider agreements for
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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.
Mary Groomes, Monongahela, PA
Colleen Drinkwater, Monongahela, PA
Erin R. Robbins, Donora, PA
Velma M. Bryant, Washington, PA
Nancy Monk, Marianna, PA
Stacy A. Bish, Midway, PA
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Child Care Information provider
agreements.
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 two-year agreement with Affinity
Health Services, Inc. for the provision of professional management services at the Washington County Health Center.
The term of this Agreement is from January 2, 2008 through December 31, 2009 and Affinity Health Services, Inc. will
receive compensation in the amount of $60,000 per year.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the two-year agreement with Affinity Health Services 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 Mental Health/Mental Retardation is
requesting approval of the following Provider Agency allocation increases for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30,
2007. No additional County funds are required.
PROVIDER
McGuire Memorial
Lifeswork
National Mentor
FROM TO
$ 118,845
$ 135,843
120,877
164,627
2.069.502
2.174.713
TOTAL $ 2,309,224
$ 2,475,183
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the allocation adjustments for the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Office 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 following
purchase of service provider for Mental Health/Mental Retardation for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
No additional County funds are required.
PROVIDER
AMOUNT
Valley Special Needs Programs, Inc. $ 51,501
dba Valley Community Services
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the foregoing purchase of service
provider for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office.
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 Southwest Behavioral
Health Management, Inc. to provide administrative oversight of the County DPW Agreement and the County VBH-PA
agreement. The term of this agreement will be from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 for the amount of
$370,000. No additional County funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Southwest Behavior Health
Management, 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 amendment to the agreement with
Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc. for Mental Health/Mental Retardation for the period January 1, 2008
through December 31, 2008. This amendment is needed to comply with provisions between the County and the
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and also to extend the agreement for an additional year. No additional
County funds are required,
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment to the agreement with Value Behavioral
Health of Pennsylvania, 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 amendment to the agreement with
Health Choices Behavioral Health from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. This amendment is needed to
make non -material changes to the current agreement, and also adds the opportunity for the County to earn up to an
estimated $157,499 in incentives for reaching performance goals. The total amount of this agreement, which provides
dollars to Washington County Behavior Health Services is expected to be worth $31,499,787. No additional County
funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment to the agreement with Health Choices
Behavioral Health 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 purchases on the
COSTARS 3 — Information Technology Hardware contract:
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• $22,895 ($4579/each) for five (5) Toughbook Notebook Computers from CDW-G for the tax assessors that
work in the field. This request is being made on behalf of Debbie Bardella and will be paid from her
revenue funds. No County dollars required.
• IP telephony equipment to complete Phase I of the project at the Health Center at a cost of approximately
$130,000. This will be charged to the Health Center's capital fund account.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing purchases on the COSTARS 3 hardware
contracts.
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 purchase of a Kubota tractor from
Vaccari Enterprises, Inc., Venetia PA in the amount of $13,350. This is for the purpose of removing snow from the
sidewalks and parking lot in and around the Courthouse Square, Courthouse, Family Court Center and Correctional
Facility. As this purchase is being made from the Pennsylvania state contract it does not require bidding.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a Kubota tractor from state 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 the following payments for software
maintenance renewals for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008:
• Informix - $11,910 to RBA. Information Technology uses this for Pentamation and RBA software. No
increase from previous year
• Informix - $12,395.20 to IBM. This is for use by Court Automation with FACS5 system
• $37,584 to RBA for Tax Revenue, Treasurer, Tax Assessment/Recorder of Deeds Interface and Public
Access Web Pages and Payment Interface. (increase of $2958 from 2007)
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing payments for software maintenance
Renewals.
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 renew the annual contract with Boyle
Consulting for the design and implementation of Seagate Crystal Reports for the FACS 5 System. The Court is
requesting renewal of the contract so they can continue with the various operations and projects involving the use of
Crystal with the Courts and Row Offices. The funds to support this contract are contained within the Court Automation
budget. The contract is effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 at the cost of $125 per hour on -site and $100
per hour off -site. The total services are not to exceed $15,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal on the annual contract with Boyle
Consulting as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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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 Florida Consulting for
the purpose of developing bid specifications for the roofing repairs for the Correctional Facility, Family Court Center
and the 9-1-1 center at the cost of $2,900. Extra services not included in the base fee are $75/each for asbestos samples,
printing & mailing of documents, $125/hour for site inspections or any other service outside the scope of the contract.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Florida Consulting 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 2008 at 19.35 mills for general purposes and 2.05 for debt purposes and appropriate specific
sums estimated to be required for specific purposes of County government for the year 2008.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the tax levy and appropriation resolution for 2008 as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on December 19, 2007 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an
information session related to personnel and litigation styled John Pettit vs. Michael Namie.
County Offices will be closed on December 25`" for Christmas Day and January 1, 2008 for New Years Day.
The Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on January 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Also,
the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on January 10, 2 008 at 10:00 a.m.
SOLICITOR
None
There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:35 a.m.
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