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Commissioners approve bids |
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
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Photo by Brent Addleman The Elk County Commissioners approved renovations for the first floor of the Elk County Courthouse. The plan would remove the carpet and utilize it in the basement, while ceramic tile will be installed on the first floor.
By Brent Addleman
Record Editor
The Elk County Commissioners are moving ahead on a plan to to replace the carpet in the first floor of the Elk County Courthouse with ceramic tile. The Commissioners approved funding and accepted the bid at yesterday's meeting at the Elk County Courthouse Annex.
The bid was awarded to Constables in Johnsonburg at a cost of $34,237. The Commissioners received a second bid from Greer Tile of Pittsburgh at a cost of $88,080. However, Greer Tile did not submit references or certifications of their expertise, which was a requirement of the bid.
Constables provided all their certifications, are certified to install tile and included references. Constables also gave the Commissioners options of paying in full or making 12 monthly payments for a total of $35,880.
The project would remove the carpeting from the first floor and then install that carpet in the basement of the Courthouse. The ramp would then be fitted with a rubber mat to prevent slippage.
The first floor of the Courthouse would then be fit with ceramic tile that will last 50 to 60 years, according to Commissioner June H. Sorg.
"This would be for the first floor, tearing up the carpeting. What we want to do - the carpeting is in squares and we want to save the squares and use them in the basement. Because of high-traffic areas (on the first floor) we felt the tile would be an important asset to the flooring. Once it is in, it will have a lifetime of 50 to 60 years, compared to our carpeting, which we struggle with every year," Sorg said.
The Commissioners already have a loan out that would pay for the tiling, and Sorg added the project is worthwiile.
"I think it's really an important thing to do," Sorg said. "The carpet we have now we clean twice a year and it's not holding up."
Commissioner Daniel R. Freeburg added that the funds allocated to this project will see a quick return.
"This tile is gonna last, basically, forever," Freeburg said. "The money will be made up so quickly in this investment. It is quality investment, for years, generations after we are gone."
Commissioner Ronald T. Beimel was pleased that project was approved and bid out and will help restore the Courthouse.
"It will look like the courthouse again," Beimel said.
The original tile flooring of the Courthouse was installed by Constables.
The Commissioners also opened bids pertaining to work that needs done at the Jones Township and Johnsonburg Senior Centers.
For the Jones Township building, the Commissioners received two bids. The first, from Top of the Line Builders in Johnsonburg, came in at $10,810. The second, from Redmonds Construction, was for $4,350.
Tracy Gerber, Community Development Block Grant Coordinator, accepted the bid for Redmonds Construction.
The Jones Township Senior center needs glass, aluminum framing and patching and painting the interior walls.
There was only one bid for the Johnsonburg center, which was rejected and will be re-bid. The bid from Top of the Line Builders was for $8,750. The project calls for the purchase and installation of RC Open Cell acoustic tile.
Gerber rejected the bid for Johnsonburg, citing questions she has for the contractor in regards to the bid.
"The one bid did come in within their budget," Gerber said in regards to the Jones Township Senior Center. "I would like to accept bid from Redmonds Construction for the Jones Township Senior Center. Unfortunately, we got one bid [for the Johnsonburg Senior Center] and it is well above the funded amount. We would like to reject the bid, and re-bid. I have concerns with the bid that came in. I do have some questions, that is one of the other reasons I rejected it."
The Commissioners approved the nominations for the North Central Workforce Investment Board. Eric M. Bridges, executive director of the North Central Pa. Regional Planning and Development Commission was nominated, while David Steele, deputy director of the Office of Human Resources, was renominated. Robert Tami, safety manager at Metaldyne, LLC, was renominated.
Also approved were three burial allowances, four widow burial allowances and three headstones for Veterans' Affairs.
The Commissioners received correspodence from State Rep. Dan Surra (D-Elk/Clearfield County) regarding funding for District Attorney salaries and a letter from Sen. Joe Scarnati regarding the reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Seneca Resources Corporation will be applying for a GP-5 Permit to DEP. EOG Resources will apply for GP-7 Minor Road Crossing permit located in the City of St. Marys.
The Department of Public Welfare sent a letter acknowledging the receipt of the FY2006-2007 Mental Health Income and Expenditure report and also informed the Commissioners that the report has been reviewed and certified for the Cameron/Elk County Program. Brownlee Lumber Co. has applied for a temporary Stream Crossing permit. Fox & Fox notified the Commissioners they filed an application with DEP for a NPDES permit.
The St. Marys Economic Development Corporation asked the Commissioners to designate St. Marys Economic Development Corporation as the recipient of funds for Elk County. The organization will receive $25,800 in funding and will match those funds. The motion was approved and forwarded to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
The bills were also approved unanimously.
The Elk County Sheriff's Office was approved under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program for reimbursement up to $332.49. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 )
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