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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Minute No. 236
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, January 19, 1989
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; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Mike Prascak,
Director of Information Systems; Floyd Laubham and Phil Garrow, Planning Commission;
Francis Pettit, Executive Assistant; Dan Huffman, Director of Human Services; Mary Lynn
Spilak, Director of Aging Services; Lynn Cameron of Cameron Coca-Cola; Steve Dunlap of
Domino's Pizza; Dan Wheeler, Trombino Music Center; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter;
Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Ray Williams, interested
citizen.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 235.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 235 be
approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to Lynn Cameron of
Cameron Coca-Cola, Steve Dunlap of Domino's Pizza and Dan Wheeler of Trombino Music
Center for their contributions supporting the 1988 series of Christmas concerts at the
Courthouse.
The Commissioners introduced Mary Lynn Spilak who has been appointed the new
Director of Aging Services, effective January 16, 1989.
(The meeting recessed for a few minutes for the purpose of taking pictures.)
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended the Board's approval of the agreement with
Dickie, McCamey and Chilcote (through Robert Wagner) as Solicitor to the Controller at
the rate of $3,000.00/year ($250.00/month) for annual retainer fee and $22,000.00/year
($75.00/hour) for litigation services, effective January 1, 1989.
per above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the agreement as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the furnishing and delivering of
tube feeding supplies for the Washington County Health Center be awarded to Health Care
Concepts of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, for the per unit costs submitted in their bid
proposal.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above;
this being the only bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the furnishing and delivering of
casebinders be awarded to the lowest bidder, Granville Associates of Carnegie,
Pennsylvania, for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposal.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the furnishing and delivering of
duplicating paper be awarded to Morris Paper Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for
the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposal.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above;
this being the only bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the furnishing and delivering of
stackable chairs be awarded to Slagle's Business Systems, Inc., of Washington,
Pennsylvania, for the total amount of $1,659.15 ($36.87 per chair). It was noted that
although a lower bid was received, it did not meet the specifications.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Ordinance reducing the membership of the Washington County Planning Commission from
nine to seven members, effective immediately.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the Ordinance as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Subsequent to action on the foregoing Ordinance, Chief Clerk presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation to accept the resignation
of Joan Jessen on the Planning Commission (term expires January, 1990) and re -appoint
her to the unexpired term (expires January, 1991) of William Porter, who passed away.
It was noted that this action would balance the appointments on the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the resignation of
Joan Jessen as per above and reappointing her to the unexpired term of William Porter
as per above.
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
Change Order to the Contract with Decker, Inc., relative to the Henry Covered Bridge
Project. The Contract Order provides for an extension of 7 days for Phase I and
120 days for Phase II at no additional costs.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Change Order as
per above; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
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 an
Amendment to the FY88/89 HSDF Pre -Expenditure Plan which increases the total allocation
by $24,362.00 (from $495,532.00 to $519,894.00).
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Amendment to the
FY88/89 HSDF Pre -Expenditure Plan as per above.
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
Proclamation designating the week of January 22-28, 1989, as "Respect for Life Week".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
items:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following
1. Docket Books
2. Automobiles (not to exceed three)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
advertise for bids as per above.
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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
Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus personal property consisting of a 1983 Dodge
Diplomat.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Resolution; this action being in accordance with Section 1805 of The County Code.
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
request to authorize a "Lease with Purchase Option" of the following copiers under
State Contract #3610-01.
1. Xerox 1038/Zoom with a coin -op attachment at $218.00 per month for
12 months. 58* of the monthly cost would go towards the purchase
price of the equipment. No installation cost.
2. Xerox 1040/RE with an electronic auditron and sorter attachments at
$303.00 per month for 12 months. 86% of the monthly cost would go
towards the purchase price of the equipment. Installation cost
$130.00.
NOTE: The above two machines will replace a Xerox 5400 located in the Courthouse
which Xerox Corporation will no longer service under a maintenance agreement
due to the age of the machine.
3. Sharp SF-8100 with cabinet at $221.90 per month for 12 months.
90* equity of machine and accessory purchase price is accrued upon
completion of the rental full term. Installation cost $136.90.
Machine to replace Xerox 3400 located in Domestic Relations.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing a "Lease with
Purchase Option" as per above.
REMARKS: It was noted that the monthly rates listed above may be lowered depending upon
trade-in of the Xerox 3400 and 5400 machines.
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
request to modify the agreement with Computer Systems Institute relative to the JTPA
Program. The purpose of this modification is to extend the term of training for two
students. The new contract amount will not exceed $23,000.00. The contract term will
not extend beyond June 30, 1989, and funds will be provided from JTPA Title IIA.
per above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the modification as
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
request to extend the group life insurance policy with Benefit Planners and Associates,
Inc., through December 31, 1989, at the current rate of $.29 per $1,000.00.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the extension as per
above.
REMARKS: It was noted that action was taken at the Board meeting on December 22, 1988,
to extend the policy through January 31, 1989, and that no other quotes have
been received.
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 the
following revised Blue Cross rates for the period of January 1, 1989, through
December 31, 1989, for both the Master Group (#51767-00) and the Under-65 Retiree Group
(#51767-03).
Deposit Maximum
Blue Cross Coverage Premium Premium
Employee Only $ 58.47 $ 61.55
Employee and one or more children $103.61 $109.06
Employee and Dependents $160.39 $168.83
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the revised Blue
Cross rates as per above.
REMARKS: It was noted that the experience on these two groups has been combined so as
to control the premium on the under-65 retiree group and to have uniform
payment for both groups. (See meeting minutes of December 8, 1988, page 556,
for further reference.) The other rates will remain unchanged.
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 the
following travel requests:
(B) 1. Christine L. Brady of the Court Administrator's Office to attend a
statewide committee meeting whose purpose is to prepare a study of
the educational program for District Justices sponsored by the Minor
Judiciary Education Board in Harrisburg, Pa., on January 27, 1989
(0) 2. Darla Pepper of Aging Services to attend an AAA Service Management
Team Meeting in Monessen, Pa., on January 19, 1989
(0) 3. Barry Parks, Kathy Miller and John Delegram of the Washington County
Health Center and Mike Prascak of Data Processing to attend a
Compudata computer software program in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
January 27, 1989
(0) 4. Dan Huffman and Toni Sabo of Human Services and a representative of
the Budget Office to attend a DPW Computer Software Demonstration in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 31, 1989
(B) Board Member
(0) Optional
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel
requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
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 an
Addendum to the agreement with Dr. Thomas A. Dietrich relative to the provision of
dental services to the inmates at the Jail. The Addendum provides for an increase from
$27.00 to $34.00 for tooth extractions and dental exams, effective February 1, 1989.
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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
Research Proposal submitted by Richard Greene and Theresa Woods in association with the
University of Pittsburgh relative to an Assessment and Revision of the County's
Information System Plan. Costs for this project will not exceed $15,000.00.
REMARKS: The Commissioners and Mike Prascak, Director of Information Systems, made a
few comments concerning this matter.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, accepting the Research
Proposal as per above.
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 Fee Schedules of the following service providers relative
to the Coroner's Office:
1. Bentworth Ambulance Service, Inc.
2. Washington Ambulance and Chair Service
3. Monessen Ambulance Service, Inc.
4. V.F.W. Post 191 Ambulance Service (Canonsburg)
5. Andrew S. Balta, D.M.D.
6. The Greater Washington Radiologists
7. Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc.
A lengthy discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to approve and ratify fee
schedules and all outstanding bills of all service providers for the Coroner's Office,
including, but not limited to, the above -referenced vendors; this motion is made
without prejudice to any existing or future litigation that might be instituted by the
Coroner and is made in order to facilitate the payment of the claims against the
Coroner's Office.
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 an
Addendum to the agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging
relative to the Aging Services Program. The Addendum provides for the AAA to furnish
(1) supplies for center services for home deliveries; (2) nutrition program supplies;
and (3) kitchen supplies.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum as per
above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chief Clerk announced that a meeting of the Sinking Fund Commission would be
held on January 26.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refund:
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office
(or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Housing Mortgage Corporation (1988 County Tax)
650 Ridge Road
P. 0. Box 48
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No: 002-00-00-0040-41C
Amount: $118.06
I.D. No: 25-0559744
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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