LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES OF Tuesday , January 5, 2016
The Lawrence County Commissioners’ Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a
Moment of Silence.
The Lawrence County Commissioners’ Meeting of Tuesday January 5, 2016 was called to order by Commissioner Dan
Vogler, at 10;00 am in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. Office Manager Carol MacDonald called the Roll. Those in
attendance were, Commissioners, Dan Vogler, Robert Del Signore, Sr., Steve Craig,; Chief Clerk/County
Administrator James Gagliano, Clarence Nelson, Joe Venasco, Richard Rapone, Brian Melcer, Ken Langford, Don
Dougherty, Carlyle Janiel, and Debbie Morris, New Castle News and Eric Poole, Ellwood City Ledger. It was stated
for the record that the meeting is being taped. Those wishing to speak shall be given five minutes. If they need more time,
they are to see the Chief Clerk at another time and he will arrange for them to meet with the Commissioners. Those
speaking are to state for the record their names, addresses and the nature of their business.
ROW OFFICERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mr. Rapone, Treasurer, gave a report.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Mr. Janiel apologized to Mr. Vogler for statements made at Salary Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
2.
The minutes of Tuesday, December 29, 2015
The minutes of Monday, January 4, 2016, Re-0rganizational Meeting..
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to accept and file the minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Tube City IMS, dated December 23, 2015, giving Act 14 notification for a State Only Permit Renewal for work to be
done in Taylor Township.
2.
Hillcrest Group, dated December 23, 2015, giving Act 24 notification for an Air Quality Plan Approval Application,
for work to be done in Taylor Township.
3.
Pennsylvania American Water, dated December 29, 2015, giving Act 14 notification for a Water Systems
Improvement permit for work to be done in Shenango Township.
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to accept and file the minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
Proclamations and Certificates
None
Staff Report
None
COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
Mr. Craig had no comments.
Mr. Vogler had no comments.
Mr. Del Signore had no comments.
Resolutions to be taken off the table: None
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to amend the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
R E S O L U T I O N R-2016-004
WHEREAS, the Lawrence County Treasurer’s Department is in need of a professional service provider for the printing and
mailing of 2016 tax services agreement; and
WHEREAS, Spring Hill Laser Services Corporation, (S.H.L.S.), P. O. box 79, Sterling, Pennsylvania, 18463, in concert with
Evaluator Services and Technology, Inc. (EST) of 1225 South Main Street, Suite 204, Greensburg, PA 15601, has
proposed to provide the necessary service and support for the printing and mailing of the Lawrence County tax bill
statements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that:
1.
Authorization is given to sign an agreement with S.H.L.S, and EST to provide the necessary service and
support for the printing and mailing of tax bills for the year 2016.
2.
The services provided shall be as identified in the attached Scope of Work, Appendix A.
3.
The amount of the agreement shall not exceed $33,305.48 ($1,248.00-EST services, $9,053.88 S.H.L.S,
and $23,003.60 USPS).
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to approve said resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
R E S O L U T I O N R-2016-005
WHEREAS, the Lawrence County Department of Public Safety is tasked with the responsibility of monitoring weather
conditions in order to provide adequate warnings when necessary; and
WHEREAS, Earth Networks dba WeatherBug provides a unique weather observation network that provides the required
services and submitted a cost estimate for those services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that:
1. Earth Networks dba WeatherBug, of 12410 Milestone Center Drive, Suite 300 Germantown, MD 20876 will provide
the equipment and software as identified in the attached agreement.
2. the cost for the equipment and software installation will not exceed $11,750.00.
3. all work shall be completed within the terms identified in the attached agreement.
4. The Chairman, or his designee, is authorized to sign all documentation.
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to approve said resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
R E S O L U T I O N R-2016-006
WHEREAS, the Mental Health and Developmental Services is responsible for the diagnosis, care, treatment, and rehabilitation
of the mentally disabled, and
WHEREAS, Lawrence County, through its Mental Health and Developmental Services desires to contract for certain services;
and
WHEREAS, the Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 and the Department of Public Welfare fiscal regulations provide
for the purchase of office equipment and services, and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners, that:
1.
The agreement listed in item 2 shall be approved starting January 4, 2016
2.
Authorization is hereby given to execute the
following addendum:
Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. - as detailed in attachment designated 2016-006 Program
description and rates are also listed within the attachment.
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to approve said resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
R E S O L U T I O N R-2016-007
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need to install specialized equipment as part of the sanitary sewer
system at the Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, a “Bid for Services” was advertised for General Construction and Electrical Construction; bids were received,
opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, after a review by appropriate staff of all bids received, it was recommended to the Board of Commissioners
that G.B. Sand Company, Inc. be awarded the General Construction contract and McCurley Houston Electric, Inc., be
awarded the Electrical Construction contract;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; that
1. G.B. Sand Company, Inc. of 1050 Frew Mill Road, New Castle, PA, 16101 is hereby awarded the General
Construction contract for the “Jail Grinder Pump” project for an amount not to exceed $39,825.00.
2. McCurley Houston Electric, Inc. of 2429 Eastbrook Road, New Castle, PA 16105 is awarded the Electrical
Construction contract for the “Jail Grinder Pump” project for an amount not to exceed $11,500.00.
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to approve said resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
Ordinances
A.
On the Table: None
B.
Remove from Table: None
C.
For final action: None
Fiscal Reports
A.
Proposals: None
B.
Receipt of bids/proposals: None
C.
Fiscal report: None
D.
Report on Quotes: None
E.
Warrant Register:
1
December 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Moved by Mr. Del Signore seconded by Mr. Craig to accept and file the warrant register. Motion carried 3-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.
The next Commissioners’ Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners’ Meeting Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Craig seconded by Mr. Del Signore to adjourn the Lawrence County Commissioners meeting dated
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:55 a.m. Motion carried 3-0.