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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 985 - 1-22-2015 - COMMISSIONER251 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMITED E00718327LD Minute No. 985 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, January 22, 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: Rev. William P. Feeney, Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, Pa.; American Legion Post 175 Representative Dave Blose; 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; Planning Department representative Jason Theakston; Washington County .Farm Bureau representative Donald Carter; Madonna Catholic School representative Don Militzer; St. Patrick Catholic Church representatives Rita Polansky; Mark R. Ingold; Glenn A. Huetter, Jr.; Xavier Huetter and Kara Ingold; Washington County Arts representative Becky Keck, SWPA Area Agency on Aging representatives Kathy Costantino and Matt Uram; WJhA representative Jim Jefferson; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; and concerned citizen Frank Byrd; Walter Seal; Jim Kohler; District Attorney Gene Vittone and Mountain Valley 'Trail Riders Elaine Clemens Mowl. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. The Rev. William P. Feeney led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Blose led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 984 dated January 8, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 984, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Harlan Shober read a Certificate of Congratulations for Margaret Jennings, an employee in the Aging Department of Washington County who is retiring after 27 years of service. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the Certificate of Congratulations for Margaret Jennings. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services thanked Margaret for her compassion to our area seniors and reiterated Commissioner Shober's comment that she was an outstanding employee who will be sorely missed. 252 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY; PENNSYLANIA Don Carter, on behalf of the Farm Bureau, announced that he will once again be assisting with a food drive in support of the Greater Washington County Food Bank. The drive will be for the months of February and March and Washington County offices are being asked to participate in the drive. Mr. Carter stated his goal this year is 12,000 pounds of food, to beat last year's collection of 11,611. Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan then read a certificate of appreciation honoring Don Carter's many years of services and many contributions in orchestrating this drive. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the Certificate of Appreciation for Don Carter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Carter accepted the certificate and was surprised that he was being recognized. He also thanked the Board of Commissioners for their ongoing support and participation in the food drive. Commissioner Larry Maggi read a proclamation declaring January 25, 2015 through January 31, 2015 as Catholic Schools Week in Washington County. The proclamation endorses them, Communities of Faith, Knomledge and Service. " Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the Proclamation for Catholic Schools Week in Washington County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Kathy Costantino accepted the proclamation on behalf of area Catholic Schools and expressed the importance of the continuance of Catholic education. She reiterated their worthy contribution in spiritual and intellectual advancement, which is reflected in the great number of graduates who have become some of our most prominent citizens. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Walter Seal addressed the Board of Commissioners in his quest to honor who he believes to be the first black company commander in Washington County. He indicated that he believes they were the first not only in Washington County but the state and U.S. He is asking the Board of Commissioners for assistance through the adjutant general of Pennsylvania to reevaluate the certification through the PA National Guard Historian. 1 L 1 MINUTE 253 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY,'PENNSYLANIA Elaine Mowl, Vice President of the Mountain Valley Trail Riders invited the Commissioners to come to a One -Day "Trail Stewardship" event at SydMore Stables on February 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. located in Eighty Four, Pa. to learn how to maintain and preserve trails in Mingo Park and all trails throughout Pennsylvania. District Attorney Gene Vittone presented a check to the Board of Commissioners in the amount of $100,000 representing funds received from forfeitures of properties from drug dealers in Washington County and reiterated his efforts to fight illegal drugs that affect one in four families. He thanked the Board of Commissioners for their ongoing support of the Drug Task Force and pledged his loyalty to combat illegal drug activity. Mr. James Kohler stated he was a rehabilitated drug addict and noticed illegal drug activity in his area. He also asked the Board for direction in establishing and Underground Railroad Appreciation Day. Both Commissioner Maggi and Commissioner Irey Vaughan gave him methodology on how the County recognizes such activity. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the contract for intermittent RN Supervisor, RN, LPN, and CNA Nursing services for the Health Center including the Correctional Facility to StaffLink, St. Louis, MO. This contract will be effective January 22, 2015 through October 31, 2017 with the option to extend for two additional three-year periods by mutual consent of both parties. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract for intermittent RN Supervisor, RN, LPN and CNA Nursing Services for the Health Center. 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 morgue equipment for the Coroner to Mortech MFG Co., Inc. of Azusa, CA based on their submitted prices as follows: Section I — Walk in Cooler w/ delivery and installation - $24,973; Section II — Various Morgue Equipment - $68,263; Total Award: $93,236. Additional related items based on a 10% discount from manufacturer's list price. The term of the bid contract is effective from the date of award to December 31, 2015. The award has been made to the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder meeting requirements. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid for morgue equipment for the Coroner. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously 254 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.ANIA Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Commissioners authorize the extension of the bid contract for the repairs of kitchen and laundry equipment for the Correctional Facility with Action Commercial Kitchen Repair, Hickory, PA, Martin Lambert Commercial, Monongahela, PA and Super Laundry, Pittsburgh, PA through February 28, 2016. All work to be done on a time and material basis as -needed. The extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original bid contract. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, authorizing the extension for the repairs of kitchen and laundry equipment for the Correctional Facility. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Commissioners authorize the extension of the bid contract for the maintenance and repair of county vehicles to: Pancake Towing, Washington PA and Tomsic Motors, Washington PA. All work to be done based on a time and material rate on an as needed basis. The contract extension is effective March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 at a yearly cost of approximately $25,000. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, authorizing the extension for the maintenance and repair of county vechicles. 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 of an amendment to the oil and gas lease with Range Resources for airport property approved per Minute No. 962. The amendment adds two 50'X50' parcels of land in South Franklin and North Franklin townships. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the amendment to the oil and gas lease with Range Resources. 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 Erin Lambie to the Behavioral Health and Developmental Board. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the board appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 255 MINUTE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS [MR LIMITED E00718327LD B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of the Certification of County Funds for the 2015 program year in the amount of $61,682.39 from 2014 Clean and Green interest to be used towards agricultural preservation easement purchases. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving interest funds for agricultural preservation easement purchases. 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, of the 2014-2015 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers. Rick Ellis, Beaver Falls, Pa. Shemaya Walker, Aliquippa, Pa. Jaerhyn Lowery, New Brighton, Pa. Eileen Kadilak, Midland, 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 a provider agreement with Try Again Homes for the provision of the Triple P program which includes parenting and family support for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30 2015. The contract authorization amount is $166,416.67. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Try Again Homes. 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 a grant agreement with PCCD for the Children's Advocacy Center and MDIT Development program for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. The contract authorization amount is $50,000 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the grant agreement with PCCD and MDIT. 256 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ]MR LIMITED E00718327LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 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 purchase of service agreement to increase the per diem rates. The contract authorization amounts will remain unchanged. PROVIDER Harborcreek Youth Services Outside In School of Experimental Education, Inc. White Deer Run Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a The Academy George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania Summit School d/b/a Summit Academy Western PA Childcare — Mid Atlantic Youth Services Corp. Keystone Adolescent Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the above listed service agreements. 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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement addendum with Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. to provide mental health services for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The contract authorization amount will decrease by $344,475 to $1,014,988 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreement with Southwest Behavioral Care, 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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, a letter of agreement with Chatham University for the provision of the Chatham University IM4Q Program for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The contract authorization amount is $32,607 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Chatham University. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 257 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E007183971 n Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, of an agreement with Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA., for the provision of transitional housing services for domestic violence victims in Washington County. The contract authorization amount is 3212,133 and is effective December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern 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 District Attorney, of an agreement with the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the Pennsylvania Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) program. PCCD will pay 50 percent of the maintenance and service fees for 2015 and Washington County's share for 2015 is approximately $3,956.81. This agreement is effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 with the option to renew annually. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute. 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 Building & Grounds, of an agreement with Waste Management, for solid waste and recyclable collection and disposal for the reassessment building at a rate of $200.40/month effective immediately and shall continue year to year unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Waste Management. 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 Cloud 5 Solutions, LLC, to provide support and consulting services on the CAD system. The contract authorization amount is not to exceed $12,000 and will be paid from the 911 operating budget. This agreement is effective February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. No additional county funds are required. 258 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Cloud 5 Solutions, LLC. 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 an agreement with Inservco Insurance Services for the workers' compensation and loss prevention claims. The contract authorization amount is a flat fee of $18,000 per year beginning the date of the agreement and ending December 31, 2015 with the options to extend for two, one year periods. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Inservco Insurance Services. 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 21, 2015, following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Annual Sinking Fund Meeting will be held immediately following today's meeting. SOLICITOR None There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:09 a.m. THE FOREG�OIING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: .2015 ATTEST:ft,r� V CHIEF CLERK