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Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, July 16, 1992
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 Petrosky and Ford. Absent being: Commissioner
Mascara who was recuperating from surgery. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore;
Mel Bassi, Solicitor; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Jon Stevens,
Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Joe Smydo, The Pittsburgh Press.
Vice -Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 405.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Minute No. 405 as
written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Vice -Chairman Petrosky noted that approval of Minute No. 406 would be held in
abeyance.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release relative to the
following project:
1. South Street/South College Street Phase I
Storm Sewer Project - City of Washington
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following Provider Agreements relative to the LMA Day Care Program for FY92/93:
Vanessa Beatty of Prosperity, PA
Clara Candise Fisher of Washington, PA
Ettie Buffington of Washington, PA
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Provider
Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Controller Belcastro entered the meeting.)
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following Board appointment:
Washington County Children and Youth Advisory Board (3-year term)
Sandra Sawhill
United Way of Washington County
58 East Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
above.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the appointment as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carred unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Wilcox Electric for the installation of a
partial ILS (Localizer, NDB and DME) at the Washington County Airport. The Change
Order increases the total contract amount by $7,906.80 and is for an additional 1.2
acres of clearing and grubbing. The County's share of these additional costs would be
5% ($395.34).
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Change Order No. 1 as
per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which proposes State
participation in the maximum amount of $7,500.00 (75% of total costs) for replacement
of the septic system at the Washington County Airport.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above and that the County of
Washington has the funds and will make them available for its share of the project
costs ($2,500.00, representing 25% of total costs); said motion also authorizes the
Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents related thereto and the Chief
Clerk to so attest.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Washington
Regional Highway Safety Program for the period of August 1, 1992 through December 31,
1992, in the amount of $10,000.00. The funds will be used to increase public awareness
about the importance of wearing safety belts, using child safety seats and wearing
motorcycle helmets through education, information and enforcement initiatives.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per
above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute and the Chief Clerk to
attest the same.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Relative to the Job Training Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval a renewal of the Lease Agreement with Dean Cochran for
office space in Greene County. The rental cost would be $400.00 per month for FY92/93-
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the renewal of the
Lease Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following:
1. Printed envelopes and stationery for County Departments
2. One (1) additional Metal Detection System
for the hearing rooms located in Millcraft Center (This
will make a total of three (3) metal detection systems to be bid;
the other two are for the Courthouse. See Minute #402
dated 6/11/92, page 422, for further reference.)
REMARKS: Commissioner Petrosky noted that the Commissioners and the Courts have for
some time talked in terms of developing a security system for the Courts and
this will be the first phase and a major step in terms of providing security
for both the Courthouse and the hearing rooms located in Millcraft Center.
Referring to a recent incident which occurred in Texas, he stated that the
Board feels that a little bit of precaution is better than having to deal
with a tragedy. Commissioner Ford noted that the Commissioners will also
look at the possibility of obtaining x-ray machines that may be available
from the Greater Pittsburgh Airport once construction of the new midfield
terminal is completed. Referring to a recent incident involving the
ransacking of Judge O'Dell Seneca's office, the Commissioners noted that they
don't want any minor incidents to develop into major ones.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following travel requests:
(0) 1. Beth Scagline, Law Clerk for Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca, to attend
a Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing Seminar in State College,
Pa., on August 18, 1992
(0) 2. Steven Tkach of Adult Probation to attend a Statewide Community
Service Committee Meeting on "District Justices and the Use of the
ARD Summary Program" in Harrisburg, Pa., on July 22, 1992
(0) Optional
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel
requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MEAT FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
1. Green Valley Packing Company
R. D. 1, Box 202
Claysville, PA 15323
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $12,965.05 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Jarrell & Rea, Inc.
1422 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $1,633.30 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $163.33 accompanied the bid.
3. Kraft Food Service
2500 Lovi Road
Freedom, PA 15042
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $19,323.50 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $3,500.00 accompanied the bid.
4. Tri-River Foods, Inc.
3399 Industrial Boulevard
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $1,086.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A cashier's check in the amount of $1,086.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for futher review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes: Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1992
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK