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Washington, PA, December 30, 1991
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the
Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being
present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Assistant Solicitor Emery; Lou Lignelli, Director of
Administration; Joe Ford, Commissioner -Elect; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Roger
Metcalfe, Budget Officer; Ed DuJordan, Executive Assistant; Dave Suski, JTPA Director;
Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Barb
Davis, Administrative Assistant; Shirl Profio, Executive Secretary; Jerry Pellegrini,
Garage Superintendent; Jim Wood, Bridge Superintendent; Jean Kepic, Property and
Supplies; Barbara Bell, Assistant Deputy Prothonotary; Floyd Laubham, Planning
Commission; Cathy Caldwell, WKEG; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; Jon Stevens,
Observer -Reporter; Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Press; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and noted that approval of Minute No. 377 would be held in abeyance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to (1) Jean Kepic of
the Washington County Authority/Property and Supplies Department who is retiring; and
(2) Bob A. Franks who is retiring as Prothonotary. Barbara Bell, Assistant Deputy
Prothonotary, accepted the certificate on behalf of Mr. Franks.
Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky also presented a Certificate of
Appreciation and personal portrait to Commissioner Paluso for his twenty years of
service to the County. (He will be leaving office in January due to his defeat by Joe
Ford.) Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky each briefly commented on Mr. Paluso's long
and distinguished service to the County. Mr. Paluso extended his appreciation to
Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky, department heads and employees for all of their
help and courtesy during his term of office. He briefly commented on some of the
highlights during his tenure which included elimination of paper ballots; construction
of senior citizen highrises, the Washington County Health Center, the new County Office
Building and the new proposed jail annex building; establishment of industrial parks;
the County Parks and flood control projects; and the reassessment program.
OLD BUSINESS
Assistant Solicitor Emery recommended that the bid for Office Supplies
(rebid) be awarded to Sentry Business Products of New York for the "per unit" costs
submitted in its bid proposal.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above,
this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Assistant Solicitor Emery recommended that the bids for Meat for the month of
January be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" costs submitted in their
bid proposals:
Green Valley Packing Co., Claysville, PA
Kraft/Behrhorst, Bridgeville, PA
Jarrell & Rea, Pittsburgh, PA
Tri-River Foods, Bethel Park, PA
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bids as per
above, these being the lowest bids received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Court Data Processing Agreement with GTE Data Services which reduces
the transaction prices as follows, effective January 1, 1992:
From $.40 to $.35 for the first 50,000 transactions
From $.30 to $.25 for the next 50,000 transactions
From $.25 to $.15 for all transactions over 100,000
Additionally, Washington County has agreed to begin utilizing the GTE Data Services
National Support Center (NSC) for all problem calls. All departments in the County
will funnel their calls through the Data Processing Department. Additionally, the
CORTFLO system is to be considered "static"; that is, any additional modifications to
the system will be billed at the established contract rate of $85.00 per hour.
It was noted that these billing revisions represent a reduction in cost of
approximately 14%. The reduction in pricing is being offered predicated upon the
County streamlining its method of requesting technical assistance from GTE as
stipulated above.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Lease Renewal Agreement with Sunset Sales and Service of Claysville, Pennsylvania, for
the provision of office space for District Justice Dutton for the two-year period of
January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1993, at the same monthly rental rate of $500.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease Renewal
Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Royal Maccabees Insurance Company (Morris Insurance - Broker) for the
provision of employee group life insurance at the rate of $.25 per thousand for a one-
year period, effective January 1, 1992.
above.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, accepting the proposal as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
recommendation to approve the following Board appointment:
Washington County Authority:
Armand N. Ferrara, Jr., of Charleroi
to fill vacancy which will expire 12/31/95
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Board
appointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Tax
Levy and Appropriation Resolution fixing the tax rate for the year 1992 at 12.35 mills
for general County purposes, 1.85 mills for debt purposes and 4.0 mills for personal
property; and appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific
purposes of the County government for the year 1992.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Tax Levy and
Appropriation Resolution for the year 1992 as per above.
REMARKS: Mr. Paluso credited Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky for the efforts in
adopting a no tax increase budget. Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky
expressed their appreciation to the Courts, Row Officers and Department Heads
for their cooperation during the budget process.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Note Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series
1992, with Pittsburgh National Bank in the amount of $5,000,000.00 with the terms set
forth in the Certificate and Transmittal; approving a Form of Note; authorizing
designated officers to execute and deliver the Notes; authorizing and directing the
filing of proceedings with the Department of Community Affairs; providing for the
payment and security of the Notes; appointing a Paying Agent, Registrar and Sinking
Fund Depositary; creating a Sinking Fund; making certain Federal Income Tax covenants
in respect of the Notes; accepting the proposal of Pittsburgh National Bank for the
purchase of the Notes; and repealing inconsistent resolutions.
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as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcements:
1. County Offices would be closed on January 1st
for the New Year's holiday.
2. Swearing -in ceremonies of elected officials will be held
on Monday, January 6, 1992, at 10:00 a.m. in Judge Gladden's
courtroom
3. Reorganization meetings of the Board of Commissioners and
Salary Board will be held on Monday, January 6, 1992,
at 11:00 a.m.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
THE OREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1992
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CHIEF CLERK