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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 984 - 1-8-2015 - COMMISSIONER241 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E09718327I.D Minute No. 984 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2015 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 Paul T. Harrington, Living Stone Community Church, Washington, Pa.; American Legion Post 793 Representative Harry Thompson; Veterans Affairs Director Barry Grimm; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Commissioner Administrative Assistants Joy Orndoff, Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi; Planning Department representative Jason Theakston; Sheriff's Office representative Captain Anthony Interval; Washington County Humane Society representatives Lynette Vybiral; Dave Kasserkert; Growing Greener representative Laurie Popeck; Chamber of Commerce representative Mary Stollar; Cliff Cochran; VIJPA representatives Jim Jefferson; Bob Gregg; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representatives Barbara Miller and Katie Roupe; and concerned citizens Frank Byrd, Bracken Burns and Cliff Cochran. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. The Pastor Paul Harrington led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 983 dated December 18, 2014. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 983, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Bracken Burns read a proclamation declaring January 2015, as Dignity & Respect Month. He stated the proclamation pledge reads, I u411 make the li�orld a betterplace by treating everyone with dignity and respect. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, declaring January 2015 as Dignity & Respect Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shober read a resolution stating Washington County encourages and supports a greater investment of resources to clean Pennsylvania's rivers and streams before irreversible damage occurs to the places we live, work and raise families. Washington County also supports increased investments to be made by the General Assembly and the Governor with dedicated sustainable and long-term funding sources. 242 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Clean Rivers and Streams resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Laurie Popeck, southwest regional coordinator for Growing Greener Coalition, accepted the proclamation. This organization partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with the purpose of bringing attention to the Commonwealth's need to restore a greener and healthier world. Mrs. Vaughan read a proclamation urging all Washington County citizens to keep their animals warm and safe from the elements and to be especially cognizant of their needs during extreme weather conditions. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the animal safety proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Lynette Vybiral, on behalf of the Washington County Humane Society, accepted the proclamation Ms. Vybiral thanked the Commissioners for bringing this proclamation to the attention of the citizens of Washington County. She stated that the previous year, 1,000 calls were handled by the humane society, with 300 of the calls made during cold and extreme weather. Mr. Maggi read a proclamation declaring January 9, 2015, as Law Enforcement Day, encouraging all citizens to recognize all law enforcement in support of all they do to keep everyone safe from harm. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Captain Anthony Interval of the Sheriff's office accepted the proclamation. Captain Interval thanked the Commissioners, on behalf of Sheriff Romano, for the acknowledgement. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS None. 243 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED F. 907183?7I D NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the contract for the law firm of Goldfarb, Posner, Beck DeHaven and Drewitz as the county solicitor. The new rate will include a 3% increase and is effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the law firm of Goldfarb, Posner, Beck DeHaven and Drewitz as the county solicitor. 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 to adopt a resolution and approval of elected representative relating to Section 147(f of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving issuance by the Washington County Industrial Development Authority of its notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,060,000 for HRP Holding Company to finance the construction of an approximately 25,500 square manufacturing facility on property to be acquired by the company being Parcel No. 5, on Todd Drive, in Starpointe Business Park, located at the intersection of Pennsylvania State Routes 18 and 22, Burgettstown (Townships of Hanover and Smith), Washington County, Pennsylvania. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the adoption of the resolution and approval of elected representative. 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 following board reappointments: Behavioral Health and Development Services: Commissioner Harlan G. Shober, Jr., Jim Gleason, Thomas Shade and Ravi Doll; Washington Hospital Authority: George Crompton Washington County Housing Authority: Jim McDonald Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC): Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr., and Chris Wheat; Washington County Planning Commission: Ken Kulak Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the above board reappointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 244 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of a contract renewal with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for tours of the Washington County Courthouse in 2015, at a cost not to exceed $4,000 during the term of the contract from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract renewal with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for courthouse tours in 2015. 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 Commission, of a contract renewal with Kymberly A. Secreet for animal control services in the county parks at a cost not to exceed $3,600 annually paid on a monthly basis during the term of the contract from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract renewal with Kymberly A. Secreet for animal control services in the county parks. 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 Commission, of a supplemental reimbursement agreement with PADOT for the Millers No. 3 bridge in Cecil Township. The reimbursable costs are increased from $159,441 to $1,427,850 including final design, utilities, right-of-way and construction. Total costs will be paid $1,224,000 federal, $229,500 state and $76,500 county. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the supplemental reimbursement agreement with PADOT for Millers No. 3 bridge in Cecil Township. 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 Finance Department, of a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $15,300 for the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the supplemental appropriation for the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 245 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E007183271_D Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, of the renewal of the Drug and Alcohol Testing agreement with the Washington Health System doing business as Washington Physicians Group for drug and alcohol testing services for all county employees in job categories subject to PADOT regulations effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, at the following rates: RTW Exam — increase from $70.00-$130.00 to $70.00-$200.00; DOT exam (no audioscope) —'increase from $70.00 to $75.00; DOT with audioscope - $81.00 to $86.00; hepatitis B vaccine — decrease from $90.00 to $78.00; PPD intermediate 5 TU — decrease from $15.00 to $13.00; venipuncture — increase from $10.00 to $15.00; chest x-ray — increase from $84.00 to $125.00. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Alcohol Testing agreement with the Washington Health System doing business as Washington Physicians Group. 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 Resources, of the renewal of the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center. The agreement provides drug and alcohol testing services for DOT -regulated random lottery draws effective January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center. 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 Resources, of the renewal of the Share and Ride Program Consortium with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center. The agreement provides drug and alcohol testing services for non -regulated random lottery draws. The rates of the contract will increase/decrease as follows and will be effective January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015: Lab testing hair specimen — $65.00 (no previous rate) and shipment of hair specimen to lab - $15.00 (no previous rate). Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Share and Ride Program Consortium with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center. 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 Resources, of the renewal of a contract with Drug and Alcohol Testing. This agreement provides drug and 246 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD alcohol testing services for after-hours services in the hospital emergency room. The rates of the contract will increase/decrease as follows and will be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015: charge for call to ED and donor left prior to providing specimen — increase from $60.00 to $110.00 and collection charge for refusal to test breath samples — decrease from $31.00 to $30.00. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the after-hours services in the hospital emergency room with Drug and Alcohol Testing. 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 Resources, of the current Drug and Alcohol Testing agreement with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center. The agreement provides drug and alcohol testing services for all county employees in job categories subject to PADOT regulations. The rates of the contract will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the after-hours services in the hospital emergency room with Drug and Alcohol Testing. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanunously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care Information Services, of the 2014-2015 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers. Sarah Jones, Baden, Pa. Kalynne Bowser, New Brighton, Pa. Tramecca Zimmerman, Aliquippa, 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 & Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30 2015. No additional county funds are required. 1 1 1 247 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA ]MR LIMITED E1.316@4gl_n Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreement with Alicia Joy Logue. 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, of an agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the amount of $219,306 for the period December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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, of an agreement with Connect, Inc., for the provision of transitional housing services to homeless disabled individuals in Washington County. The contract authorization amount is $87,756 and is effective June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Connect, Inc. 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, of an addendum of the agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the agreement that is effective from January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2016. The addendum clarifies federal regulatory requirements for the TEFAP program. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the addendum of the agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 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 Washington County Health Center, of the purchase of one iPhone from Verizon Wireless to be utilized by Amy Hamilton, 248 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Assistant Director of Nursing at the health center. Her role as the Assistant Director of Nursing requires her to be able to communicate with the administrator and nursing when she is out of the building. She is also expected to take calls from the facility on weekends and during the off shifts. The cost of the iPhone 5s is $199.00. The monthly cost of the Smart Phone will be $50.00/month which includes unlimited text and data and 400 anytime minutes. This purchase will be paid from the department operating fund. As this purchase is being made from the PA State Contract it does not require bidding Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of an iPhone for the Assistant Director of Nursing. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel. There will be no Salary Board Meeting today. All county offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the amount of $114.02. TERRY J. TODD & JENNIFER R. 3087 CREST AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 'Tax Year: 2014 District CHARLEROI Parcel 160-022-00-00-0029-00 Amount $114.02 Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the tax refunds in the amount of $114.02. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:48 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: , 2015 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 0/e MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Assistant Director of Nursing at the health center. Her role as the Assistant Director of Nursing requires her to be able to communicate with the administrator and nursing when she is out of the building. She is also expected to take calls from the facility on weekends and during the off shifts. The cost of the iPhone 5s is $199.00. The monthly cost of the Smart Phone will be $50.00/month which includes unlimited text and data and 400 anytime minutes. This purchase will be paid from the department operating fund. As this purchase is being made from the PA State Contract it does not require bidding Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of an iPhone for the Assistant Director of Nursing. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel. There will be no Salary Board Meeting today. All county offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the amount of $114.02. TERRY J. TODD & JENNIFER R. 3087 CREST AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2014 District CHARLEROI Parcel160-022-00-00-0029-00 Amount $114.02 Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the tax refunds in the amount of $114.02. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:48 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBM ED FOR APPROVAL: .2015 ATTEST: JCHIEF CLERK 250 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY,'PENNSYLANIA This page is blank. j fJ