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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 866 - 9-17-2009 - COMMISSIONER353 I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E0971Q,39.71. n Minute 1Vo. ispn waSI11ngton l.uultly L0111111issiultcls Washington, Pennsylvania, September 17, 2009 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; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls and Jo Ann Metz, Commissioners' Office; Tim Kimmel, Human Services; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Pastor David Mansfield, Fairhill Manor Christian Church; Harry Wilson, Director of Veterans Affairs; Shane E. Yoest, National Association of Insurance and Finance Advisors; Dave Bober and Carl Maggi, interested citizens; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. Pastor Mansfield led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 865 dated September 3, 2009 as written. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Minute No. 865 as written. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring the month of September as "National Insurance Awareness Month". Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Yoest, President of Pittsburgh Chapter of National Association of Insurance and Finance Advisors, accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for this recognition. He briefly outlined the importance of having life insurance and how easy it is to obtain insurance for yourself and family members. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Dave Bober, of Canonsburg, addressed the Board about an article that appeared in the newspaper that Washington County Correctional Facility would be available for use during the G-20 Summit. He also commended the Board for their remarks regarding the state budget and stressing the point that the budget needs to be adopted so local agencies will not suffer in providing services to area residents. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the concrete repair and replacement to Kishmo, Inc., Apollo, PA in the amount of $231,515 which includes Section I and Section II. This will be paid from the bond 354 I N U T E B O 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD issue. 1 nis Dict is being awarctea to the lowest most responsive ana responsime Diaaer meeting specuxcauons. above. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the concrete repair and replacement as per Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the contract for the energy audit of county -owned buildings to EMG, Hunt Valley, MD in the amount of $40,439. Any additional work above the scope of work in the RFP would be based on the hourly rates submitted. This award is based on receiving the award for the EECBG grant. The total cost of this energy audit is to be paid from the EECBG grant funds. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the Energy Audit as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the replacement of the cooling towers in Courthouse Square to East West Manufacturing and Supply Co., Inc., Pittsburgh PA in the amount of $177,400. This amount will be paid from the bond issue. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid for the replacement of the cooling towers in Courthouse Square. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension to the Health Center pharmacy services contract with Curtis Pharmacy LTC Services, Washington PA. This contract will be extended through October 31, 2010 at a total yearly cost of approximately $800,000. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension of the pharmacy services contract for the Health Center as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension to the contract with McVehil Plumbing, Heating and Supply Co., Inc., Washington PA. This contract is for plumbing services on a "time and materiaP' basis. Total yearly cost for 2009 is approximately $23,000 for all County facilities. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing extension to the contract with McVeil Plumbing, Heating and Supply Co., Inc. Roll call vote taken: 355 I N U T E B O 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E0Q71W 271f) Ms. Trey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject all bids for the new and recycled toner cartridges and authorize the rebidding of these items. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, rejecting the foregoing bids and rebidding of these items. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify a travel request for President Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca to attend the National Association of Women Judges Annual conference on October 15-18, 2009 in Memphis Tennessee. The cost of the conference is $475.00 and will be charged to the Court's budget. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the travel request for President Judge O'Dell Seneca as per above. i Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the submission of Southwest Corner Workforce Investment's Local Plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Southwest Corner Workforce Investments' Local Plan as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.' Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a forensic services agreement with Dr. David Vaughn to perform dental identifications in the event Dr. Drewitz is unavailable. The agreement would be effective September 1, 2009. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Dr. David Vaughn for the Coroner's Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval provider service agreements for the Child Care Information Services Office with the list of previously approved providers. The agreements will automatically renew until either party notifies the other party, in writing, of their intent not to renew under the current Jessica Chatman, Washington, PA Patricia J. Gordon, Washington, PA Diane E. Terrant, Monongahela, PA 356 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services provider agreements. Roll call vote taken; Ms. Irey — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following revised 2009-2010 provider agreements be approved: DAWN.ABRUZZI, Muse, PA RENA.ALFORD, Donora, PA DEBRA.ALLEN, Avella, PA THERESA.ALVAREZ, Monongahela, PA SHIRLEY.AMES, Coal Center, PA BENANCIO.ARAGON, Washington, PA KENNETH.ASKEW, Finleyville, PA CHARLETTE.AZIZ, Washington, PA SHEILA.BAIR, Stockdale, PA PATRICIA.BALSER, Claysville, PA ERIN.BARGER, Gastonville, PA NANCY.BASILE, Charleroi, PA JULIANNA.BAUMGARDNER, Canonsburg, PA PATTY.BEATTY, Washington, PA CRYSTAL.BEDILLION, Washington, PA LORRAINE.BELL, California, PA ANITA.BIERS, Washington, PA LISA.BISTLE, Washington, PA MICHELLE.BOARDLEY, Washington, PA CHERI.BOBIN, Monongahela, PA MELISSA.BOONE, Washington, PA JAYNE.BRADY, Fredericktown, PA BETTY.BROOKS, McDonald, PA WILLIE MAE.LONG, Finleyville, PA EDWIN.LOVE, Donora, PA KELLIE.LUCY, Washington, PA EDNA.MAGON, Claysville, PA TACHA.MALLEY, Oakdale, PA KATHLEEN.MALOY, Washington, PA MELINDA.MARSHALL, Washington, PA LEONA.MAZON, Washington, PA PATRICK.MCCANN, Washington, PA BETTY.MCCOMBS, Washington, PA KATHY.MCFALL, Washington, PA SAUNDRA.MELLINGER, Finleyville, PA SHARLEEN.MIHALINA, Cokeburg, PA MICHAEL.MOESTA, Washington, PA NANCY.MONK, Marianna, PA CHRISTINA.MURDY, Canonsburg, PA BARBARA.MURPHY, Washington, PA LOIS.NELSON, Donora, PA SINGULLA.ODOM, Washington, PA MARY ANN.ONDRIK, Washington, PA FRANKLIN.OSGOOD, Houston, PA JANICE.PACE, Joffre, PA DEBRA.PARKER, Houston, PA DALE.PHILP, Washington, PA VERONICA.RITCHEA, Claysville, PA MARK.ROBISON, West Alexander, PA LOIS.ROCK, Stockdale, PA DONNA.RUSSELL, Slovan, PA DOLLY.RYAN, Washington, PA BETTY.SAIEVA, Houston, PA, GLORIA.SAMMONS, Washington, PA GEORGETTE.SAPKO, Stockdale, PA CAROLEEN.SAULSBERRY, Houston, PA MARY.SHINSHASKY, Canonsburg, PA DEBORAH.SPANGLER, Washington, PA DOLORES.SPEER, Burgettstown, PA LARA.STANKOWSKI, Canonsburg, PA JACKIE.LOMAX, Donora, PA n M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Increrook • WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 357 IMR LIMITED E00718327LD MARK.TAYLOR, Washington, PA ROXANNE TAYLOR, New Eagle, PA CYNTHIA.THOMAS, Charleroi, PA MARY.TOBAK, W. Brownsville, PA ELMA.TRONA, Donora, PA AMANDA.TURNER, Washington, PA PATRICIA.VOJTEK, Washington, PA ANITA.WALDEN, Washington, PA MARY.WALDEN, Washington, PA EDWARD.WALSH, Finleyville, PA REBECCA.WASALASKY, Washington, PA BEVERLY.WILKERSON, Monongahela, PA KENNETH.WILKINS, Washington, PA SYLVIA.WILLIAMS, Washington, PA JUSTINNOUNG, Pittsburgh, PA EDWARD.ZELENKA, Washington, PA JOANNA.ZELINSKY, Charleroi, PA FRANCIS.ADAMS, Washington, PA JACQUELINE.ANDERSON, Charleroi, PA SAMANTHA.BRIGGS, Washington, PA DEBRA.CARROLL, Daisytown, PA REBECCA.DAYAK, Canonsburg, PA DANA.GRIMM, West Alexander, PA ERICA.HUGHES, Charleroi, PA CLAUDETTE.MANGAN, Joffre, PA TRISHIA.MILLER, Canonsburg, PA DARLA.WHEELER, Monessen, PA JAMES.BROWN, Washington, PA VELMA.BRYANT, Washington, PA GLENNA.BURNSWORTH, N. Charleroi, PA ANDREA.CALLAHAN, Burgettstown, PA SHANA-RAE.CARD, Langeloth, PA SANDY.CARPENTER, Donora, PA STEPHANIE.CARRINGTON, Canonsburg, PA NAKIA.CARTER, Bentleyville, PA WILLIAM.CHANDLER, Washington, PA BARBARA.CIANELLI, Marianna, PA LAMONT.CLARK, Brownsville, PA SHERYL.CLAWSON, Houston, PA DOROTHY.COHEN, Washington, PA LASHELL.COHEN, Washington, PA WANDA.COLE, Sycamore, PA SAMELLA.COLEMAN, Donora, PA YOHNDA.COLLINS, Washington, PA LISA.COLTOGIRONE, Monongahela, PA ERIN.COMBS, Scenery Hill, PA MAXINE.COMEDY, Washington, PA LARRY.COMITO, Eighty Four, PA WILLIAM.CONEY, Washington, PA MELODY.CONNOR, Washington, PA ROSE.CONTE, Canonsburg, PA TAMMY.COX, Washington, PA MARISSA.CRILE, Canonsburg, PA PATRICIA.CROW, Bulger, PA MARION.CURRY, Monongahela, PA ELIZABETHMALLAS, Monongahela, PA JOYCE.DUDLEY, Canonsburg, PA SHEILA.DURBIN-PHILLIPS, Avella, PA STEPHANIE.ECKELS, Cecil, PA IRMA.ERICKSON, Roscoe, PA MARY.EVERLY, Charleroi, PA JENNIFER.FINK, Charleroi, PA FREDA.FORTUNATO, Houston, PA BARBARA.FRANELL, Washington, PA AMY.GAAL, Washington, PAi FRANCES.GARDNER, Washington, PA DIANA.GILMER, Donora, PA JAMIE.GLENDENNING, Washington, PA DONNA.GODFREY, Belle Vernon, PA LARRY.GODFREY, Bentleyville, PA JAMIE.GONGAWARE, Washington, PA BETTY.GORDON, Washington, PA EVELYN.GOSTIC, Strabane, PA 358 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMITED E00718327LD MICHAELAMAY, Bentleyville, PA JENNY.GREGG, Washington, PA CAROLYN.HAGAN, Canonsburg; PA MARY.HALL, Cecil, PA AMY.HARSHEY, Bulger, PA DOREEN.HERRON, Canonsburg, PA JENNIFER.HILLIARD, Cokeburg, PA PATRICIA.HUFFMAN, Marianna, PA MARY ANN.HULL, Donora, PA DELORIES.HULL, Washington, PA LUCY.HUSSER, Finleyville, PA PATRICIA.JAKI, Finleyville, PA CHRISTINA.JANKOWSKI, Donora, PA BARBARA.JOHNSON, Ellsworth, PA NICOLE.JONCZAK, Charleroi, PA DARLENE.JONES, Canonsburg, PA HEATHER.KEHN, Washington, PA RENEE.KELLERMAN, Bentleyville, PA JOHNNIE.KELLEY, Washington, PA KIMBERLY.KELLEY, Washington, PA PAMELA.KELLEY, Washington, PA DOLORES KOSOL, Bulger, PA TINA.LARUE, Washington, PA CAROL.LAWRENCE, Washington, PA SHERRY.LENHART, McDonald,!PA MARY.LESSMAN, Charleroi, PA SANDE.LILLARD, Burgettstown, PA JACKIE.LOMAX, Donora, PA WILLIE MAE.LONG, Finleyville, PA EDWIN.LOVE, Donora, PA KELLIE.LUCY, Washington, PA EDNA.MAGON, Claysville, PA TACHA.MALLEY, Oakdale, PA KATHLEEN.MALOY, Washington, PA MELINDA.MARSHALL, Washington, PA LEONA.MAZON, Washington, PA PATRICK.MCCANN, Washington, PA BETTY.MCCOMBS, Washington, ;PA KATHY.MCFALL, Washington, PA SAUNDRA.MELLINGER, Finleyville, PA SHARLEEN.MIHALINA, Cokeburg, PA MICHAEL.MOESTA, Washington, PA NANCY.MONK, Marianna, PA CHRISTINA.MURDY, Canonsburg, PA BARBARA.MURPHY, Washington, PA LOIS.NELSON, Donora, PA SINGULLA.ODOM, Washington, PA MARY ANN.ONDRIK, Washington, PA FRANKLIN.OSGOOD, Houston, PA JANICE.PACE, Joffre, PA DEBRA.PARKER, Houston, PA DALE.PHILP, Washington, PA VERONICA.RITCHEA, Claysville, PA MARK.ROBISON, West Alexander, PA LOIS.ROCK, Stockdale, PA DONNA.RUSSELL, Slovan, PA DOLLY.RYAN, Washington, PA BETTY.SAIEVA, Houston; PA GLORIA.SAMMONS, Washington, PA GEORGETTE.SAPKO, Stockdale, PA CAROLEEN.SAULSBERRY, Houston, PA MARY.SHINSHASKY, Canonsburg, PA DEBORAH.SPANGLER, Washington, PA DOLORES.SPEER, Burgettstown, PA LARA.STANKOWSKI, Canonsburg, PA MARY.STEIN, Elco, PA MARK.TAYLOR, Washington, PA ROXANNE TAYLOR, New Eagle, PA CYNTHIA.THOMAS, Charleroi, PA MARY.TOBAK, W. Brownsville, PA ELMA.TRONA, Donora, PA AMANDA.TURNER, Washington, PA PATRICIA.VOJTEK, Washington, PA ANITA.WALDEN, Washington, PA h u M I N U TE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 359 L IMR LIMITED E00710,j27LD VV EDWARD.WALSH, Finleyville, PA REBECCA.WASALASKY, Washington, PA BEVERLY.WILKERSON; Monongahela, PA KENNETH.WILKINS, Washington, PA SYLVIA.WILLIAMS, Washington, PA JUSTIN.YOUNG, Pittsburgh, PA EDWARD.ZELENKA, Washington, PA JOANNA.ZELINSKY, Charleroi, PA FRANCIS.ADAMS, Washington, PA JACQUELINE.ANDERSON, Charleroi, PA SAMANTHA.BRIGGS, Washington, PA DEBRA.CARROLL, Daisytown, PA REBECCA.DAYAK, Canonsburg, PA DANA.GRIMM, West Alexander, PA ERICA.HUGHES, Charleroi, PA CLAUDETTE.MANGAN, Joffre, PA TRISHIA.MILLER, Canonsburg, PA DARLA.WHEELER, Monessen, PA Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by,Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider agreements for Child Care Information Services Department. Roll call vote taken: Ms. 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 Community Action Southwest to provide Homeless Prevention Rapid Re -Housing (HPRP) services for the period of July 14, 2009 through July 13, 2012 in the amount of $1,718,042. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and no County funds are required. above. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Community Action Southwest as per Roll call vote taken: Ms. 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 the Washington County Redevelopment Authority in the amount of $20,000 for the Prescription Assistance Program for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 and no County funds are required. Approval is also requested to enter into an agreement with the Caring Network for, the administration and distribution of these funds in the amount of $20,000 for the same time period and no County funds are required. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an agreement with Chatham University to serve as host for Washington County's Independent Monitoring for Quality Program (IM4Q) in the amount of $51,971.22 for the period of July 1, 2009 through June,30, 2010. No County funds are required. 360 M BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I N U T E B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD iwoveu IDy ivis. Trey, seconnea by Nir. burns, approving the agreement with Chatham University for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office as per, above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the following allocation adjustments for the Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER FROM TO Pressley Ridge $110,000 $116,000 Mars Home for Youth 175,000 183,000 White Deer Run, Inc. 677,000 678,200 Summit Academy 600,000 i 645,000 TOTAL $1,562,000 $1,622,200 Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the allocation adjustments for the Children and Youth Services Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an extension to the lease agreement with Auberle, McKeesport PA through October 31, 2009. This lease is for the property located at 50 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington PA. All other terms and conditions of the lease will remain in effect. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension to the lease agreement with Auberle as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 2009 service programming charges for Premier Election Solutions, Allen TX. These fees are related to any programming changes or, creation and are on an as needed" basis. The total charges for the 2009 primary election amounted to $7,320. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the 2009 service programming charges as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a one year maintenance agreement for the CAD System from Dell/ASAP Software. This maintenance agreement is effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 at total amount not to exceed $140,000. The equipment and software was purchased in 2006 at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. The purpose of this maintenance is to keep the system up to date. , The entire cost for the CAD replacement was covered through a wireless E-9-1-1 grant awarded from PEMA, (Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency). The Board of Commissioners approved a four-year maintenance agreement for the CAD system 361 N U TE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, �PENNSYLANIA IMRLIMITED E0071f.�?7LD wmcti was to ire paid by F£iv A. i -his expense is Ifulongti an alluwtblt, L.&FLiu5C i - u Caaavugla 1'wi. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the foregoing maintenance agreement with Dell/ASAP Software. Roll call vote taken: Ms. 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 playground equipment I for Mingo and Cross Creek Parks. This equipment will replace equipment at three playground areas and there will be i one new playground in Mingo. The total cost for the playgrounds is approximately $168 732 which is being funded one P Yg � P Yg PP Y � � half by a grant from DCNR and one half from funds received from the gas lease. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the purchase of playground equipment for Mingo and Cross Creek Parks. I i Roll call vote taken: i Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - IYes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of DNA parentage testings for the Domestic Relations Office with Orchid Cellmark, Inc., Dayton, OH. The Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and the Department of General Services' competitively procured a state -level contract with Orchid Cellmark Inc. at the rate of $32/person. It was noted the County currently pays $55/person, approving the purchase of DNA parentage testings for Domestic Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns; Relations Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. 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 service and equipment in accordance with the time and material contract with Schultheis Electric, Latrobe PA in the amount of approximately $33,290. This is for the purpose of providing stand by power extension and the tie in of the HVAC units in the courthouse data room. The total amount will be paid! from C-17 funds. This will provide a total back up of power from an existing generator for the Courthouse data room should there be a complete power failure in the Courthouse. Moved by Ms. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of service and equipment with Schultheis Electric as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried'unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held on September 16, 2009 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an information session related to litigation styled Deborah Braden vs. County of Washington in the Court of Common Pleas at #08-cv-574. 362 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD SOLICITOR B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refund. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal !,property tax. 1. Forest City Dillon Forest City Resident Management, Inc, 50 Public Square, Suite 1200 Cleveland, OH 44113 District: Donora Borough Parcel No. 240-013-00-07-0005-01 Amount: $6.971.90 Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board authorize the Solicitor, on behalf of the County, to give written consent to the County's insurance carrier, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh to enter into settlement negotiations in the lawsuit titled Deborah Braden vs. Washington County and the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania, Case Number 08-cv-574 filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as requested by the insurance carrier and as required by the insurance policy. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Ms. Irey, approving the written consent to the County's insurance carrier regarding the Deborah Braden case as per above. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FO GOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2009 ATTEST: OHIEF CLERK fl