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Minute No. 982 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2014
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry
Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr. Also being present: Pastor Lori Walters, Speers
United Methodist Church, Speers, Pa.; American Legion Post 793 Representative Tony Pasquerilla;
Veterans Affairs Director Barry Grimm; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources representative
Michael Edgar; Chief Clerk Mary Hchcke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Commissioner
Administrative Assistants Joy Orndoff, Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi; Planning Department Director
Lisa Cessna; Planning Department representative Melanie Thomas -Finney; WJPA representative Jim
Jefferson; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; Mountain Valley Trail Riders Vice
President Elaine Clemens Mowl; Mountain Valley Trail Riders representatives Todd Andrews, Richard S.
Mowl Jr., Jeanie Taylor, Patricia Walker, Sandy Brucker, Dennis Popich, Barbara Gregg and Suzanne Weimer,
Rose and Frank Nicotra; and concerned citizens Frank Byrd, Cecil resident Jason Drill and Mingo area
resident Karen Israel.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m.
Pastor Lori Walters led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Pasquerilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 981 dated November 20, 2014.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 981, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eighty Four resident, Todd Andrews, spoke on behalf of the horseback riders that utilize the horse
trails throughout Mingo Park. His concern is regarding a possible rumor that the trails are being closed.
Washington resident and vice president of Mountain Valley Trail Riders Elaine Cummins also voice
concern regarding the rumor that the trails are being closed.
The Commissioners and Planning Director Lisa Cessna stated that this was a rumor and they spoke to
the group stating that only a section was closed temporarily. This section had to be repaired due to horses
traveling over this when the ground had been wet. Once this section was repaired, the ground had to have
some time to settle.
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OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for auto parts to Smith's Auto Supply,
Washington, Pa., being the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting requirements. This
contract will be effective January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016, with the option to extend for two
additional two-year periods.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid award for auto parts to Smith's
Auto Supply.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for laundry supplies for the Washington
County Correctional Facility and the Washington County Health Center to Gurtler Industries, South Holland,
Ill. And Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minn. This contract will be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31,
2015, with the option to extend through December 31, 2016, at a total yearly cost of approximately $30,000.
This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting the specifications.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, awarding the bid for laundry supplies to Gurtler
Industries and Ecolab Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to adopt a resolution
designating the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to be authorized to sign any agreements entered
into with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the appointment of John
Artuso and Bill Stein to the Washington County Authority Board and the reappointment of Commissioner
Larry Maggi, William Iams and John Hunter to the Conservation District Board.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the board appointments and
reappointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning
Department, of the bids fonan upgraded gate at Cross Creek Park; fencing in Ten Mile Park between park
property and the adjoining residential neighborhood (estimated at $14,000) and split rail fencing in Cross
Creek Park within the Thompson Hill development in the area of the shelter and playground and along the
walkway to the fishing pier. Costs will be paid with oil and gas funds.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the upgrades at Cross Creek Park and
Ten Mile Park as listed above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Financing
Department, of an addendum to the agreement with Attorney Frank Magone for services for the Domestic
Relations office at a cost of $2,083 per month for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the addendum to the agreement with
Attorney Frank Magone for services for Domestic Relations.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Human
Resources Department, of a professional services contract with attorney Robert Grimm of the law firm
Swartz Campbell, LLC to provide legal services to the county pertaining to employment related cases, civil
rights matters, EEOC, PHRA claims, unemployment compensation cases. The rates will remain the same as
follows and will be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015: attorney - $125.00/hour; associate
attorney - $110.00/hour and paralegal - $60.00/hour.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the professional services contract with
attorney Robert Grimm of the law firm Swartz Campbell, LLC.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Human
Resources Department, of the renewal of the following rates effective January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015: Life Insurance (Sun Life); Basic Term Life — to increase from .144 to .152/$1000 of
benefit; Accidental Death & Dismemberment — to remain the same as 2014 at a rate of $0.02/$1000 of
benefit.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the insurance renewals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Human
Resources Department, of a professional services contract with Mon Valley Hospital for the purpose of
providing multiphasic blood screening services for employees and spouses. The screening rate, effective
January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, for standard testing (36-test) is $25.00 per person.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Mon Valley Hospital.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Human
Resources Department, of the renewal of a professional services contract with attorney Carl Smith of the law
firm Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. The purpose of this contract is for the
Human Resources Department to utilize the services of Attorney Smith on issues relating to unemployment
Compensation claims. The rates of the contract will increase as follows and will be effective January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2015: partner attorney - $175.00/hour; and associate attorney - $145.00/hour;
paralegal - $85.00/hour.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with attorney Carl Smith
of the law firm Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care
Information Services, 2014-2015 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers.
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Jennifer Bonanni, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Judith A. Rubenstein, Ambridge, Pa.
Bonita Comer, Cokeburg, Pa.
Gail Lyon, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Margaret Cook, Beaver Falls, Pa.
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Kimberly Kennedy, Aliquippa, Pa.
Lisa Porto, New Brighton, Pa.
Mikal Hall, Aliquippa, Pa.
Carol Pronesti, Darlington, Pa.
Nancy Hile, Ambridge, Pa.
Kia Cansler, New Brighton, Pa.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 2014-2015 new provider
agreements listed.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. No
additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Pyramid Health Care $7,500
Adelphoi Village 1,600,000
TOTAL $1,607,500
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreements listed above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, to enter into grant agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the amount of $485,581. The
time period for these 12-month agreements will range from May 1, 2014 through January 1, 2015. No county
funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving to enter into an agreements with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an addendum to the
current agreement with NMS Labs of Willow Grove Pa., for Post Mortem Laboratory Services, to include the
updated 2015 fee schedule.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the current agreement with NMS labs
to include the updated 2015 fee schedule.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Information
Technology, of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with CDW-G. This is a 36-month agreement at the cost
of $148,303.44 each year. The total cost is shared by the General Fund, Health Center, Children and Youth
Services, Domestic Relations, Behavioral Health and Development Services, Adult Probation, Child Care
Information Services, Public Safety, Liquid Fuels, Drug Task Force, etc.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
with DCW-G.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Public Safety, of
an agreement with Atlantic Nitrogen Holdings, Inc. (Kyle Dick), Washington, Pa., for the purpose of storing
public safety trucks at their facility located at 100 Hamilton Street, Washington, Pa. Total monthly cost is
$1,500 to be paid from the Public Safety Operating Budget. This agreement will be effective
December 3, 2014 through November 30, 2015, continuing year-to-year unless terminated with a 30-day
written notice.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Atlantic Nitrogen
Holdings, Inc. (Kyle Dick), Washington, Pa.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Court
Automation, to ratify the purchase of remote connectivity video conferencing equipment from Audio Visual
Innovations, Inc. of Broadview Heights, Ohio. The purchase is made via PA State Contract/COSTARS 3,
and therefore does not require bidding. Total cost of the equipment is $20,127.00, and would provide
replacement items for video conferencing equipment currently located in Judge Lucas' courtroom. The
purchase would be made via capital funds.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the ratification of the purchase of
remote connectivity video conferencing equipment from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An executive session was held Wednesday, December 3, 2014, immediately following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation styled Boyd Clutter vs Washington County Health Center. The
regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings will be held immediately following today's
meeting.
SOLICITOR
None.
There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:21 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES S MITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2014
ATTEST:
a CHIEF CLERK
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