June 24, 2008

TUESDAY: A Regular Meeting of the Somerset County Board of Commissioners was held at 10:34 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room.

PRESENT: John P. Vatavuk and James C. Marker, Commissioners; Vicki McGee and Allison Rullo, Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo & Melvin; David Fox, 911; Bob Hess, WJAC-TV; Judy Ellich, Daily American; Kerri Burtner, Comprehensive Plan Coordinator; Randy Welker, Fiscal Analyst; Craig Weaver, The EADS Group; Kirk Swauger, Tribune-Democrat; Vince Pavic, Human Resources Director; Carolyn Zambanini, Chief Clerk; and Sonya Augustine, Assistant Chief Clerk.

Moment of Silence

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Dr. Frederick “Doc” Smith who passed away. Dr. Smith served on the Somerset County General Authority since its inception in 1991.

Approve Minutes

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 2008, as well as the minutes of the bid openings held on June 20, 2008 and June 23, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Approve Payment of Bills

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $2,909,069.65.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Bids – MH/MR Vehicles

Bids were opened on June 20, 2008, for the purchase of seventeen (17) vehicles for the Bedford-Somerset MH/MR Program and Behavioral Health Services as follows: Bid 1 – three (3) front-wheel-drive hybrid mid-size cars; Bid 2 – one (1) V-8 4 x 4 truck w/8ft bed and plow; Bid 3 – one (1) front-wheel-drive mini-van w/sliding doors; one (1) 4 x 4 four-door utility vehicle (no hybrid); and six (6) four-door mid-size front-wheel-drive sedans; Bid 4 – four (4) front-wheel-drive mid-size sedans; and Bid 5 – one (1) front-wheel-drive hybrid mid-size car.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to award the bids for the Bedford-Somerset MH/MR Program and Behavioral Health Services as follows:

Bid 1 – Three (3) 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrids Star Chevrolet/Nissan

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$72,391.33

Bid 2 – 2008 Ford F250 Bedford Ford

Bedford, Pennsylvania

$19,280.00

Bid 3 – 2008 Hyundai Tucson Laurel Chrysler Jeep Hyundai

2008 Hyundai Entourage Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Six (6) 2009 Hyundai Sonata $138,861.00

Bid 4 – Four (4) 2009 Hyundai Sonata Laurel Chrysler Jeep Hyundai

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

$71,248.00

Bid 5 – 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Star Chevrolet/Nissan

Greensburg, PA 15601

$24,997.00

upon the recommendation of Randy Hay, Administrator of the Bedford-Somerset MH/MR Program.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Bids – CYS Vehicles

Bids were opened on June 23, 2008, for the purchase of two vehicles for Children and Youth Services as follows: one (1) front-wheel-drive four-door mid-size sedan and one (1) four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive 5-passenger four-door sports utility vehicle.

Motion James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to award the bid for the front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan for Children and Youth Services to TRI-STAR MOTORS of Somerset, Pennsylvania for a 2008 Ford Fusion in the amount of $15,460.00, upon the recommendation of Charles Crimone, Director of Children and Youth Services.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to reject the bids for the four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive 5-passenger four-door sports utility vehicle, upon the recommendation of Charles Crimone, Director of Children and Youth Services.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Somerset County Jail – Video Surveillance System Upgrade

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the Change Order and Contract Addendum in the amount of $20,523.98 with INTELLIGENT SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES of Windber, Pennsylvania for additional work at the Work Release Center in connection with the Somerset County Jail Video Surveillance Upgrade; the Jail will purchase through Central Purchasing a Dell Optiplex 755 computer and two D-link 24 Port Poe Switches for the additional work.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Travel Requests

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following travel requests:

request for Randy Bussard of Domestic Relations to attend the New Hire Training on August 4-15, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;

request for Jerry Spangler, District Attorney to attend the PA District Attorney’s Association Meeting on July 14-15, 2008 in Erie, Pennsylvania;

request for Sharon Hahn of Children and Youth Services to attend the PCYA Meeting on June 18-20, 2008 in Erie, Pennsylvania;

request for Cinda Yinkey of Area Agency on Aging to attend the ServSafe Certification on July 28, 2008 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; and

request for Angie Svonavec, Jeannie Custer, and Joy McClintock of the Prothonotary’s Office to attend a Conference on July 6-11, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Somerset County General Authority

The Commissioners announced that the main access road at Laurel Highlands Business Park will be named in memory of Dr. Smith as a tribute to his service to the County of Somerset through the Somerset County General Authority.

Redevelopment Authority

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the agreement between the PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and the County of Somerset for a Competitive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on behalf of Paint Borough in the amount of $300,000.00 for sanitary sewer system improvements.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Somerset 911

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to promote KRISTIN MOSTOLLER of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania from Part-Time to Full-Time 911 Telecommunicator for Somerset County 911 at an annual salary of $21,193.00, effective June 28, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to accept the resignation of SEAN YODER of Somerset, Pennsylvania from his position as Full-Time 911 Telecommunicator for Somerset County 911, effective July 3, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Assessment Office

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the unpaid leave of absence for Employee #2119 of the Assessment Office for June 16, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the renewal contract for the AS/400 Mass Appraisal System support services between the County of Somerset and TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., of 3199 Klepinger Road, Dayton, Ohio 45406, for the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, in the amount of $10,500.00.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Information Technology

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the request of Glen Wagner, IT Director, for an unpaid Internship for KEENAN KUDASIK II of 221 Indian Drive, Central City, Pennsylvania 15926, in the Information Technology Department for the summer of 2008 beginning June 24, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Commissioner Marker announced that the Information Technologies (IT) Department currently has used computers to distribute to non-profit organizations.  Any interested organizations should contact the IT Department at 445-1439 to see what is available.  The equipment will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Jury Commissioners

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the request of the Jury Commissioners to hire DARLENE DIVELY of Friedens, Pennsylvania, as a Temporary Part-Time Clerk for the Jury Commissioners at an hourly rate of $7.60, for the period of June through September, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Tableland Services, Inc.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the Family Center Grant Agreement between the PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE and the County of Somerset for fiscal year 2008-2011 in the amount of $186,519.00.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood/Child Abuse Prevention (PRF/CAP) Grant Agreement between the PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE and the County of Somerset for fiscal year 2008-2011 in the amount of $30,600.00.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Children and Youth Services

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded John P. Vatavuk to approve the request of Charles Crimone, Administrator of Children and Youth Services to hire JESSICA FELA of Central City, Pennsylvania as a Caseworker I for Children and Youth Services at an annual salary of $21,404.00, effective June 30, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Somerset County Industrial Development Authority

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the reappointment of WILBERT KEMP of Confluence, Pennsylvania and G. HENRY COOK of Somerset, Pennsylvania, to the Somerset County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors for five-year terms ending September 30, 2013.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Courts

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to accept the resignation of JESSICA COON of Somerset, Pennsylvania from her position as Law Clerk, effective July 3, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Somerset County Jail

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded John P. Vatavuk to remove Employee #2114 from the County Payroll as a Part-Time Correctional Officer, effective June 4, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Emergency Management Agency

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the renewal of the Agreement between the County of Somerset and ALLEGHENY COUNTY for additional funding in the amount of $46,000 for salaries and benefits for Richard Shinholt and Beverly Cunningham of the Emergency Management Agency in connection with the Region 13 Assistant Program.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Tax Claim Bureau

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: SYCO Land, Inc.

Amount: $109.00

Owner: M F Land Co., Inc.

Address: P. O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531

Grantor: Hillman Land Co et al

Location of Property: Conemaugh Township 12-18320

Description of Property: 8.3325 A Min All Coal Except E & C PR William L. Gilbert Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: SYCO Land, Inc.

Amount: $109.00

Owner: M F Land Co., Inc.

Address: P. O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531

Grantor: Hillman Land Co et al

Location of Property: Conemaugh Township 12-18330

Description of Property: 0.6987 A Min All Coal Except C PR & E & Above

Samuel J. Holsopple Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $129.00

Owner: Eldora Land Corp

Address: c/o Mark J. Gaier, 700 Blaw Ave., PO Box 111494,

Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0894

Grantor: Eldora Land Corp

Location of Property: Jefferson Township 20-2890

Description of Property: 255 A Min Barclay Hrs Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $129.00

Owner: Eldora Land Corp

Address: c/o Mark J. Gaier, 700 Blaw Ave., PO Box 111494,

Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0894

Grantor: Eldora Land Corp

Location of Property: Jefferson Township 20-2900

Description of Property: 149 A Min Simon Barclay Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $129.00

Owner: Eldora Land Corp

Address: c/o Mark J. Gaier, 700 Blaw Ave., PO Box 111494,

Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0894

Grantor: Eldora Land Corp

Location of Property: Jefferson Township 20-2910

Description of Property: 413 A Min John Emerick Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $134.00

Owner: Elwood Burgess Jr et al

Address: 7 Folcroft Ln, Palm Coast, FL 32137-8495

Grantor: Elwood Burgess Sr

Location of Property: Jefferson Township 20-52350

Description of Property: 401 A Min Mary Galbreath Tr

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $109.00

Owner: Manor Real Estate & Coal Co.

Address: PO Box 68, Johnstown, PA 15907

Grantor: S V Day

Location of Property: Black Township 06-3110

Description of Property: 250 A Min Fire Clay

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve the following Offer to Purchase Property at Private Sale, subject to any objection to the Courts:

Name: Shamel James

Amount: $109.00

Owner: Manor Real Estate & Coal Co.

Address: PO Box 608, Johnstown, PA 15907

Grantor: Manor Real Estate & Coal Co.

Location of Property: Black Township 06-3160

Description of Property: 91 A Min

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ Office

Motion by James C. Marker, seconded by John P. Vatavuk to approve a lateral transfer for SHARI ZIEGLER of Somerset, Pennsylvania from Assistant Director in the Voter Registration and Elections Department to Office Coordinator for the Commissioners’ Office at an annual salary of $23,631, effective June 23, 2008, subject to creation of the position by Salary Board.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners adjourned upon motion by James C. Marker, and seconded by John P. Vatavuk at 10:47 a.m.

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JAMES C. MARKER, Secretary

June 24, 2008

TUESDAY: A Regular Meeting of the Somerset County Salary Board was held at 10:50 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room.

PRESENT: John P. Vatavuk and James C. Marker, Commissioners; Donna Schmitt, Treasurer; Vicki McGee and Allison Rullo, Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo and Melvin; David Fox, Somerset 911; Bob Hess, WJAC-TV; Judy Ellich, Daily American; Kerri Burtner, Comprehensive Plan Coordinator; Randy Welker, Fiscal Analyst; Kirk Swauger, Tribune-Democrat; Vince Pavic, Human Resources Director; Carolyn Zambanini, Chief Clerk; and Sonya Augustine, Assistant Chief Clerk.

Motion by Donna Schmitt, seconded by James C. Marker to create the position of OFFICE COORDINATOR for the Commissioners’ Office, at an annual salary of $23,631.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Donna Schmitt, seconded by James C. Marker to eliminate the position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR and create the position of PART-TIME ELECTIONS ASSISTANT for the Voter Registration and Elections Department, at an hour rate of $7.60.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

The Regular Meeting of the Salary Board recessed at 10:51 a.m.

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JAMES C. MARKER, Secretary

June 24, 2008

TUESDAY: A Somerset County Employees’ Retirement Board Meeting was held at 10:51 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room.

PRESENT: John P. Vatavuk and James C. Marker, Commissioners; Donna Schmitt, Treasurer; Vicki McGee and Allison Rullo, Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo and Melvin; David Fox, Somerset 911; Bob Hess, WJAC-TV; Judy Ellich, Daily American; Kerri Burtner, Comprehensive Plan Coordinator; Randy Welker, Fiscal Analyst; Kirk Swauger, Tribune-Democrat; Vince Pavic, Human Resources Director; Carolyn Zambanini, Chief Clerk; and Sonya Augustine, Assistant Chief Clerk.

Motion by Donna Schmitt, seconded by James C. Marker to approve the Request for Vesting submitted by MARK CUSTER of Central City, Pennsylvania, whose last day of work as Maintenance Worker was May 20, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Donna Schmitt, seconded by James C. Marker to approve the Request for Refund of Accumulated Deductions and Authorization for Distribution submitted by CHARLES SNYDER of Somerset, Pennsylvania, whose last day of work as a Field Assessor for the Assessment Office was April 9, 2008.

The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

The Somerset County Employees’ Retirement Board meeting recessed at 10:52 a.m.

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CAROLYN M. ZAMBANINI, Secretary