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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 999 - 9-17-2015 - COMMISSIONER405 MINUTE BO0K BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY,'PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Minute No. 999 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, September 17, 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. Also being present: Pastor Mike Lehman, Fairhill Manor Christian Church, Washington, Pa.; American Legion Post 793 representative Harry Thompson; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Secretary Paula Jansante; Planning Department representative Abbey Rugola; Controller Mike Namie; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Law Library representative Jamie Yancich; Greater Washington County Food Bank representatives Peg Wilson, Peggy Grimes and Connie Burd; Burgettstown High School Principal Brian Faddon; Burgettstown High School students Liam Walsh and Sydney Bongiorni; Charleroi Area High School Superintendent Edward Zelich; Charleroi Area High School Principal Patricia Mason; Charleroi Area High School representatives Janet Toth, Elizabeth Lacane, Barbara Pepper, Adele Hopkins, Daniel Bieliski and Linda and Ken Wiltz; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; The Valley Independent representative Rich Bruni, Jr.; and concerned citizens Frank Byrd and Jason Drill. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02 a.m. The Pastor Mike Lehman led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 998 dated September 3, 2015. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 998, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. Shober read a certificate of congratulations to Burgettstown High School for receiving top recognition and excellence in the 2015 annual report by U.S. News and World Report. Burgettstown High School and middle school principal Brian Faddon thanked the Commissioners. He brought two senior class students with him, Liam Walsh and Sydney Bongiorni. This award is a testament to the students and the staff. The Commissioners presented the same award to Charleroi High School. Superintendent Dr. Edward Zelich and Principal Dr. Patricia Mason accepted the certificate. Dr. Zelich thanked the Commissioners for this recognition. He stated there are 22,000 public high schools in the United States and only 20% of the schools are honored with this award. Mrs. Vaughan read a proclamation for hunger awareness. This is proclaiming September as Hunger Action Awareness Month, encouraging all residents to connect and become involved with the food bank. 406 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving to proclaim September 2015 as Hunger Action Awareness Month. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. - A food bank representative, Peg Wilson, thanked the Commissioners for their ongoing support of feeding people in the community. The opening of the new facility in Centerville will be held on October 17. This new facility also includes 22 acres that can be used to grow food crops. Executive Director of the Greater Washington County Food Bank, Connie S. Burd, thanked the Commissioners for this recognition and their continued support. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. OLD BUSINESS BID CONTRACT EXTENSION Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, approve the bid contract extension with Curtis Pharmacy Long Term Care Services, Washington, Pa. for the Washington County Health Center. This contract is effective through October 31, 2016 with the option to extend year to year. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract extension with Curtis Pharmacy Long Term Care Services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, approve the bid contract extension for plumbing services on a time and material basis at a 15% discount with McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co., Inc., Washington, Pa. This contract will be effective November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. The contract authorization amount is approximately $30,000 for all county facilities. This extension is in accordance with the original bid documents. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid contract extension with McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co., Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 407 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the District Attorney, approve the extension of our current contract for a Trauma Therapy and Consulting Services agreement with Mary Volkar, M.Ed. N.C.C., Venetia, Pa. The contract authorization amount will not exceed $19,618 per year and all work is done on an "as needed" basis that will be funded from the VOCA grant. This agreement is effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and will continue on a year to year basis. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract extension with Mary Volkar, M.Ed. N.C.C. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID RETECTION Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, reject all bid submissions for toner cartridges. Requests for seal bids will be advertised once the current office supply contract expires. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the rejection of all bid submissions for toner cartridges. 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 increase the salaries of precinct workers as follows: Rates for Precinct Workers: Judge of Elections, Majority Inspector, Minority Inspector and Clerks: $130.00; Constable: $85.00 The precinct workers in precincts with more than 500 voters turning out will receive an additional $10.00 increase for every 100 additional voters or fraction thereof over 500, not to exceed amounts capped by the Election Code (which is now $200.00). Student precinct workers will receive $7.25 per hour (minimum wage). All students must abide by child labor laws. In the event that the precinct workers are unable to provide the set-up duties required before the onset of the election, a sum of $7.50 will be available for someone to assist with set-up. In the event that the precinct workers are unable to assume janitorial duties, a sum of $15.00 is available for this service. The judge of elections and the minority inspector will return the election equipment and each will be paid an additional $20.00. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA All precinct workers including students, working outside their own precinct, shall receive mileage to and from the polling site. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the salary increase of all precinct workers. 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 Coroner's Office, of travel for Dr. Leon Rozin, a contracted employee to travel to Duquesne University for the 2015 Fall Institute of Forensic Science and Law. Costs are estimated to be $192.00 and will be charged to the Act 122 fund. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving travel to Duquesne University for Dr. Leon Rozin. 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 an agreement with Finleyville Volunteer Fire Company to conduct inspections of Mingo Park during the years 2015 and 2016 at a fee of $1,000 annually. This agreement expires December 31, 2016. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Finleyville Volunteer Fire Company. 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 Finance, of a project modification for the Victims of Juvenile Offenders grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This grant modification is due to a personnel change. The funding amount remains the same. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the grant modification with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, of a project modification for the Rights and Services for Victims of Crime grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The funding amount has increased from $164,740 to $193,570. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the grant modification with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. 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 new 2015-2016 provider service agreements with the list of following providers. Donna K. Adams, Aliquippa, Pa. Faith Javens, Beaver Falls, Pa. Sandra Greene, Aliquippa, Pa. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement with ARC Human Services for prevocational services and residential habilitation unlicensed homes. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The contract authorization amount is $259,500 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with ARC Human Services. 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, to ratify a refundable grant agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $200,000. This grant is to assist with the financial needs of the department during the Pennsylvania State budget impasse. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the grant agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. HEO MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, of an agreement addendum with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to transfer the Homeless Management Information System grant to the Department of Community and Economic Development. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement addendum 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 Children & Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT CASA $25,000 Twin Pines Family Services, LLC $100,000 Community Action Southwest — Team Dad $20,000 James Weaver, Esquire $25,000 Tamora Reese, Esquire $25,000 TOTAL $195.000 Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the above listed provider agreements. 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 Court Administration, to authorize the advertising of requests for proposals for three HP Left Hand Data Storage Nodes. Costs are estimated at $56,065.86 and funding has been recommended for Capital. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the advertising for HP Left Hand Data Storage Nodes. 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 an agreement for software upgrade with Sungard Public Sector, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. The contract authorization amount is $33,940 and funding will be charged to Capital. No additional county funds are required. 411 MINUTE BOOK 1 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Sungard Public Sector, 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 Information Technology, of an agreement with SynergIT for hardware and software support and engineering services for the countywide CISCO voice IP phone network. This agreement will be effective September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 and will not exceed $15,000. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with SynergIT. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be held immediately following today's meeting. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the amount of $877.37. KLOPSCH RICHARD G MARY V GREENE EXECUTRIX 681 VALLEY PARK DRIVE LIBERTY VILLE, IL 60048 Tax Year: 2015 District BENTLEYVILLE Parcel 040-033-00-00-0009-00 Amount $28.91 ITALY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 12 SURREY DRIVE MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2015 District CARROLL Parcel 130-005-05-00-0023-00 Amount $201.76 MCVICKER DAVID A & BARBARA A & DAVID LOUIS 51 PEARL ALLEY MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2015 District CARROLL Parcel 130-009-02-02-0034-00 Amount $10.15 NEMETH JUDITH PAULINE 115 GREENE STREET CLAYSVILLE, PA 15323 Tax Year: 2015 District CLAYSVILLE Parcel 180-004-00-01-0010-00 Amount $142.27 MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL 1163 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2015 District CARROLL Parcel 130-008-00-00-0005-00 Amount $5.37 HELSEL RONALD M & DENISE S 911 HIGH POINT DRIVE COAL CENTER, PA 15423 Tax Year: 2015 District ELCO Parcel 300-002-00-00-0004-01 Amount $116.15 412 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E00718327LD CHIARELLI ELIO & NANCY 28 CHIARELLI LANE MCDONALD, PA 15057 Tax Year 2015 Dristrict MT PLEASANT Parcel 460-019-00-00-0016-02 Amount $36.84 MINUTE BO0K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA SIMMONS JIMMY B & JEANNA MAR 125 GEREENBRIAR DRIVE VENETIA, PA 15367 Tax Year 2015 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540-002-26-00-0029-00 Amount $3.66 BRADLEY EUGENE ETAL 14640 CATHERINE DRIVE IRWIN, PA 15642 Tax Year 2015 Dristrict WEST BETHLEHEM Parcel 660-026-00-00-0002-00 Amount $20.86 SPIKER ROBERT & JOYCE 1338 E BEAU STREET WASHINGTON, PA 15301 Tax Year 2015 District SOUTH STRABANE Parcel 600-007-04-02-0029-00 Amount $311.4 There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:32 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2015 ATTEST:, CHIEF CLERK 1