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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 1027 - 12-1-2016 - COMMISSIONER695 0 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Minute No. 1027 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, December 1, 2016 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: The Rev. Kelley Schanely, First United Methodist Church, Washington, Pa.; American Legion Post 639 representative Tony Luskoski; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Chief Clerk Cynthia Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretaries Joy Orndoff and Randi Marodi; Planning Department representative Gracie Abel; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welch; Clerk of Courts representatives Frank Scandale and Erin Jeffries; Washington County Health Center and Human Services Director Tim Kimmel; Washington County Health Center employees Dawn Futrell, Theresa Pearce, Jodi DePaoli, Jodene DePaoli, Judy Keron, Kathy Shaner, Leann Howell, Beth Ward, Fran Marom, James Gray, Shannon Mahoney, Kelly Mahoney, Clarissa Henry, Melodie Corbett, Randy Papielarceyk, Mary Check and Alicia Laube; Service Employees International Union Local 688 representative Toni Vallone; Observer - Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller and photographer Katie Roupe; WJPA representatives Jim Jefferson and Bob Gregg; Herald -Standard representative Pat Cloonan and concerned citizens Frank Byrd and Rich Warco. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02 a.m. The Rev. Kelley Schanely led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Luskoski led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1026 dated November 17, 2016. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 1026, 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 SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania organizer Dawn Futrell asked the Commissioners to begin an open dialogue to help stop the sale of the health center. She said the sale of other health centers have shown devastating effects. Just to name a few of those centers are Beaver, Blair, Butler and Lackawanna counties. Ms. Futrell's belief is if this sale goes through, the quality of care rating will go down. Plus the staffing will be slashed and supplies are cheapened. Judy Keron spoke on behalf of herself and her husband who has been a resident of the health center for the last five years and prior to that, for one year her husband was in the Adult Daycare. She stated that 696 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA her husband has received the best health care. She asked that the Commissioners reconsider selling the health center. OLD BUSINESS BID AWARD Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, approve the bid contract for electrical work to Schultheis Electric, Latrobe, Pa. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. All work will be done on a time and material rate and on an as needed basis including hourly rates for emergency repairs. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Schultheis Electric. 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 for paint and paint supplies at a percent discount from list price to Sherwin Williams Co., Washington, Pa. and PPG, Cranberry Township, Pa. This contract will be effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications. PPG Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Sherwin Williams and Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the correction facility, approve the purchase for carpet and flooring with Don Greer's Fashion Floors, Washington, Pa. for eight of the correctional facility housing pods. The contract authorization amount is $49,073 and will be paid via ACT 13 funds. This purchase will be made via a bid contract and therefore does not require bidding. This purchase was previously approved in the Prison Board meeting held November 30, 2016, Minute No. PB-11-30-16. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Don Greer's Fashion Floors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 697 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of Building and Grounds, approve the chilled water project for the glycol leak in the 911 data center including materials and labor with Hayes Mechanical, Washington, Pa. Hayes Mechanical is the contracted vendor of record, which does not require bidding. The contract authorization amount is $32,289.90 and will be paid from their Building and Grounds operating budget. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Hayes Mechanical. 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, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, to correct the total cost of the purchase of the defibrillators and cabinets that will be placed in Courthouse Square, Family Court Center, and the Courthouse. The corrected total cost is $27,410.33 Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the revised cost for defibrillators and cabinets. 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 enter into a contract with Jeffrey Olup, Esq., for the purpose of representing the Washington County Board of Assessment Appeals in conjunction with tax appeals filed as a result of the countywide tax reassessment before the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County at the hourly rate of $150 for said services. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Jeffrey Olup, Esq. 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 reappointments: Children and Youth Services, Roger Young, Vivian Osowski, Michelle McIntyre, Joanna Dragan, Lisa Mascara, Jessica Wickard, Cathi Kresh and Beth Cross; Conservation Farmer Director, Richard Mowl; Conservation County Commissioner Director, Larry Maggi; and Redevelopment Authority, Steve Johnson. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the board 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 Commission, of a contract supplement in the amount of $145,942.67 with A. Fohno Construction, Inc. for additional work associated with bituminous paving on the Panhandle Trail and Mingo Park. The revised contract amount is $1,268,530.27 and will be paid from gas lease royalty funds. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract supplement with A. Fohno Construction, 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 Resources, of the renewal of a two-year contract with Highmark for vision coverage. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. The renewal rate will increase three percent over this year's rates. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Highmark for vision coverage. 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 our annual contract with TASC flexible spending with the following fee increase: • per participant fee of $3.96 per quarter (previously $3.77) • one-time annual renewal fee of $606 (previously $577) Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with TASC flexible spending. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 1 1 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources of the union contract between the County of Washington and the Service Employees International Union Local 688, professional and non-professional court appointed, court -related and row office employees. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Service Employees International Union Local 688. 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 2016-2017 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers. Lisa Bedekovich, Rochester, Pa. Deborah Michewicz, Rochester, Pa. Tammy Barker, Ambridge, Pa. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 2016-2017 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 of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Community Action Southwest, Inc. - FGDM $200,000 Community Action Southwest, Inc. - Foster Care $3,000,000 TOTAL 3.2 Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the listed provider 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 Children and Youth Services, of a purchase of service agreement addendum with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center. This agreement will be effective June 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. The contract authorization amount will increase from $344,925 to $354,925 and no additional county funds are required. 700 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of service agreement addendum with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention 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 Aging Services, to obtain an additional $4,767.88 from the capital account to meet the new match requirement for the McGuffey Senior Center renovations. A change order to upgrade the electrical system at the senior center was needed and the new match totals $11,267.88 Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the match requirement for renovations to the McGuffey Senior 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 Juvenile Probation, of a purchase of one air card through Verizon Wireless. The monthly service cost will be $39.99 and will be paid from their operating budget. This purchase is being made from the PA State contract and does not require bidding. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of one air card. 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. Wednesday, November 30, 2016, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and real estate. The regularly scheduled Salary and Retirement Board meetings will be held immediately following today's meeting. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a tax refund in the amount of $44,275.57, MEADOWS HOTEL ASSOC LLC 625 LIBERTY AVE, STE 3110 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 Tax Year: 2015 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-011-00-00-0016-07 Amount $44,275.57 L11 11 701 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR I IMITFQ F16079PPI D Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the tax refund listed above. 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 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SU ITTED F R APPROVAL: XV 32016 ATTEST: E 0 `••• 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHI,NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources of the union contract between the County of Washington and the Service Employees International Union Local 688, professional and non-professional court appointed, court -related and row office employees. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2017 through December 31„ ,�ZC/t! Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Service Employees International Union Local 688. 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 2016-2017 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers. Lisa Bedekovich, Rochester, Pa. Deborah Michewicz, Rochester, Pa. Tammy Barker, Ambridge, Pa. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 2016-2017 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 of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Community Action Southwest, Inc. - FGDM $200,000 Community Action Southwest, Inc. - Foster Care $3,000,000 TOTAL Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the listed provider 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 Children and Youth Services, of a purchase of service agreement addendum with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center. This agreement will be effective June 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. The contract authorization amount will increase from $344,925 to $354,925 and no additional county funds are required. 700 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of service agreement addendum with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention 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 Aging Services, to obtain an additional $4,767.88 from the capital account to meet the new match requirement for the McGuffey Senior Center renovations. A change order to upgrade the electrical system at the senior center was needed and the new match totals $11,267.88 Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the match requirement for renovations to the McGuffey Senior 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 Juvenile Probation, of a purchase of one air card through Verizon Wireless. The monthly service cost will be $39.99 and will be paid from their operating budget. This purchase is being made from the PA State contract and does not require bidding. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of one air card. 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. Wednesday, November 30, 2016, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and real estate. The regularly scheduled Salary and Retirement Board meetings will be held immediately following today's meeting. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a tax refund in the amount of $44,275.57. MEADOWS HOTEL ASSOC LLC 625 LIBERTY AVE, STE 3110 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 Tax Year: 2015 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-011-00-00-0016-07 Amount $44,275.57 0 E