Clarion County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes March 26, 2013

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1 Clarion County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes March 26, 2013 Those present: Donna Reinsel Angi Keller Trisha Douglas Judge James Arner Carol Clinger Steve Allison Treasurer Tess Snyder Scott Seeley (Clarion News) Brandi Stretavski (LV) Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius-present Commissioner Campbell-present Commissioner Faller-present Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Campbell and second by Commissioner Faller to approve the agenda as presented, the motion passed. Approval of the Minutes: dated March 12, On a motion made by Commissioner Faller and second by Commissioner Campbell to approve the minutes dated March 12, 2013, as presented, the motion passed. Correspondence: A municipal notice dated February 28, 2013, was received from the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission notifying the county of the proposed construction of the Hawthorn Area Sanitary Sewer and Treatment Plant by the Hawthorn Redbank Municipal Authority. This project consists of constructing sewage collection facilities and a wastewater treatment plant to serve the Hawthorn Borough, Mayport, Walker Flat, Fairmount City, and Oak Ridge areas of Redbank Twp in both Clarion and Armstrong Counties. A municipal notice dated February 28, 2013, was received from the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission notifying the county of the proposed Rimersburg Route 68 Waterline extension by the Rimersburg Borough Municipal Authority. This project will tie into a waterline just north of Rimersburg Borough and serve approximately 120 residences in the Toby Township area. A municipal notice dated March 6, 2013, was received from Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. of Latrobe, Pa. notifying the county of its intent to apply to the DEP for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stream crossing permit concerning the above Rimersburg Waterline extension. A municipal notice dated March 4, 2013, was received from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) notifying the county that the DEP, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, is preparing a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit Application. The project is located on Lime Plant Road in Perry Township. The permitted work for the project will include the discharge of storm water into the waters of the Commonwealth during an 11-acre strip mine reclamation project. A municipal notice dated March, 13, 2013, was received from Gannett Fleming, Inc. of Mercer, Pa. informing the county that the Redbank Valley Municipal Authority intends to file an application with the DEP for a public water quality permit, required under the Clean Stream Law, for the purpose of constructing a secondary emergency intake at the water treatment plant in New Bethlehem Borough. A letter dated March 5, 2013, was received from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare announcing the county s tentative Child Welfare Needs Based Plan and Budget (NBPB) allocations for the State Fiscal Year (FY) The NBPB allocations ensure support for programs that provide safety, permanency, and well-being for our most vulnerable children and youth. Clarion County allocations total: $2,827, Pennsylvania Youth Survey Report has been released. Announcements: Friday, March 29, 2013, Good Friday/Easter County Holiday. All county offices will be closed. The Clarion County Park in Paint Twp. will open for the 2013 Summer Season on April 1 st. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 9 a.m., Work Session. Public meetings for final review of the Hazard Mitigation Plan: o Clarion Main Street Center, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 7 p.m. o Lucinda Antler Club, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 7 p.m. o Sligo, Monday, April 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.

2 Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Northwest County Commissioners Meeting in Erie, Pa. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 9 a.m., Commissioners /Salary Board Meeting in the commissioners conference room. Public Concerns and Comments: Steve Allison questioned the time of the Hazard Mitigation meeting in Sligo. The correct time for that meeting is 7 p.m. Business: 1. Approval to advertise an invitation to bid on four county surplus vehicles through sealed bids: o 2003 Ford Escape XLT VIN: 1FMYU93183KD21451 Mileage: 90,712 o 2006 Ford G/L VIN: 1FDSE35L46DA47074 Mileage: 195,125 o 2006 Ford G/L VIN: 1FDSE35L26DA47073 Mileage: 155,360 o 2001 Chevy Impala VIN: 2G1WF55K Mileage: 118,524 On a motion made by Commissioner Campbell and second by Commissioner Faller to approve the advertisement for invitations to bid on surplus vehicles as presented, the motion passed. 2. Approval of the purchase of three new Clarion County Transportation vehicles to replace vehicles that have outlived their usefulness for the county. o All are a Ford passenger transit bus with wheel chair lift. o Rohrer Bus of Duncannon, Pa., has been awarded the State Department of General Services (DGS) contract for the sale of these vehicles. o The PennDOT approved 2012/2013 grant funding allotment is $180,000. o Rohrer total bid is $55,304/ea. Total cost is $165,912. On a motion made by Commissioner Faller and second by Commissioner Campbell to approve the purchase of new vehicles for county transportation as presented, the motion passed. 3. Approval of a new contract with EADS Group of Clarion and Somerset, Pa. for professional architectural services of needs base and preliminary design in the renovations and improvements to the Clarion County Courthouse. o Effective date: March 26, Cost: $58,500. On a motion made by Commissioner Campbell and second by Commissioner Faller to approve the contract with EADS, Inc. as presented, the motion passed. Note: Peter Fallen of EADS will be the lead architect for the Courthouse renovation project. Yes vote: 2 No vote: 1 Commissioner Brosius-yes Commissioner Campbell-yes Commissioner Faller-no 4. Approval of a new contract for Children and Youth Services with SPAN Corporation of Ann Arbor, MI, for drug testing and compliance monitoring services. o Effective: March 26, 2013 to June 30, Cost: $35-$350. County match: 20%. On a motion made by Commissioner Faller and second by Commissioner Campbell to approve the CYS contract as presented, the motion passed. 5. Approval of a contract amendment for MH/DD/EI with Craig Psychological Associates, Inc. of Seneca, Pa., for developmental disability services. o Effective: March 1, 2013 to June 30, Additional cost: $650. On a motion made by Commissioner Campbell and second by Commissioner Faller to approve the MH/DD/EI contract amendment as presented, the motion passed.

3 6. Approval of Resolution No. 4 for 2013, ratifying the appointment of Commissioner G. Butch Campbell as the authorized representative for the county to the Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Area Board (WIB) for the purpose of administering and carrying out the Workforce Investment Act as administered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Commissioner Wayne R. Brosius is named as the authorized alternate representative to WIB. o Three-year term to expire on December 31, On a motion made by Commissioner Brosius and second by Commissioner Faller to approve the appointment of Commissioner Campbell to the WIB Board of Directors and Commissioner Brosius a the alternate as presented, the motion passed. Commissioner Campbell has been serving in this capacity since becoming a Clarion County Commissioner in Approval of Resolution No. 5 for 2013,appointing Twila Rifenberrick, Director of the Clarion County Department of Planning and Development, as Clarion County Fair Housing Officer for 2013/2014, as required by the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. o Effective: March 26, On a motion made by Commissioner Faller and second by Commissioner Campbell to approve the appointment of Twila Rifenberrick as Clarion County Fair Housing Officer as presented, the motion passed.

4 8. Approval of the proclamations presented at the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry 2012 Annual Awards Ceremony held on March 16, 2013: o Citizens of the Year Wayne and Barb Wright o Business of the Year, Community Service Division Eat N Park o Business of the Year, Economic Development Division All American Awards and Engraving o Education Business Partner Pizza Hut o Volunteer of the Year. Diane Knight On a motion made by Commissioner Faller and second by Commissioner Campbell to approve the proclamations presented at the CACB Awards Ceremony as presented, the motion passed.

5 9. Approval of the General Fund bills dated: March 9, through March 22, 2013, totaling $673, On a motion made by Commissioner Campbell and second by Commissioner Faller to approve payment of the general fund bills as presented, the motion passed. Other Business: There was no other business presented at this meeting. Public Questions and Answer Period: Steve Allison asked Commissioner Faller why he voted no for the roll call vote on business item number three, the approval of the EADS, Inc. contract. Commissioner Faller responded that he favored Celli-Flynn Architects of Pittsburgh. Adjournment: On a motion made by Commissioner Brosius and second by Commissioner Campbell to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 a.m., the motion passed.