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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 245
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, April 6, 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 presents Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being
present. Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Francis Pettit and Gary Gilman,
Executive Assistants; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Phil Garrow and Floyd Laubham,
Planning Commission; Joan Griffin, Chairperson, Community Housing Resource Board;
Rich Galway, Community Development Director, Redevelopment Authority; Don Swaggart,
Community Housing Resource Board Member; Robert A. Hillberry, President, and John
Lewis, President -Elect, Washington County Life Underwriters (Mr. Hillberry was also
representing the Volunteer Resource Center Committee.); Jeannie Wattras, past Director,
and Ann Cowan, new Director, Volunteer Resource Center; Donald Dunst, President, and
Bill McCready, Executive Director, United Way; Betsy Dane, Prevention/Education
Coordinator, Holly Sethman, Sexual Assault Counselor, and Alice Lahr, Director of
Sexual Assault, Rape Crisis Center; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson,
WJPA; Victoria Bell, Weirton Daily Times; and Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:10 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 243.
written.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to approve Minute No. 243 as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara noted that approval of Minute No. 244 would be held in
abeyance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Month".
Commissioner Mascara read a Proclamation designating April as "Fair Housing
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Joan Griffin, Chairperson,
Community Housing Resource Board.
Commissioner Paluso read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 9-15,
1989, as "Insurance Appreciation Week".
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R_ MAW ARA_ METRA PETROSKY. JR.. EDWARD M_ PAWSO. COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to John Lewis, President -Elect,
Washington County Life Underwriters.
Commissioner Petrosky read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 9-15,
1989, as "Volunteer Connection Week".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Robert A. Hillberry,
Chairman, Volunteer Resource Center Committee.
Commissioner Mascara read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 9-15,
1989, as "Victims' Rights Week".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - You.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Betsy Dane,
Prevention/Education Coordinator, Rape Crisis Center.
10:25 a.m. - Meeting recessed for the purpose of taking pictures.
10:35 a.m. - Meeting reconvened.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Office Supplies II for the
period of April through July be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs
submitted in their bid proposals:
Alling & Cory, Pittsburgh, PA
E. W. Curry Co., Pittsburgh, PA
Cordage Paper Co., McKees Rocks, PA
Pengad Companies, Bayonne, NJ
Slagle's Business Machines, Washington, PA
Top Office Products, Charleroi, PA
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per
above; these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with
specifications, and authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids for certain
items for which no bids were received.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Indigent Inmates at the Jail be rejected and re -advertised.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, rejecting the bids as per
above and authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Docket Books be awarded to the
lowest bidder, Badzik Printing Service, Inc., of Donors, Pa., for the amount of
$14,089.75.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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 1989 Station Wagon for the
Washington County Health Center be awarded to the lowest bidder, Washington Ford, Inc.,
of Washington, Pa., in the amount of $15,104.00.
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
Addendums to the Agreements with Pittsburgh National Bank as Paying Agent for the 1984
and 1988 Bond Issues. The Addendums provide for the payment of Pittsburgh National
Bank's fees and expenses.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendums as per
above and ratifying payment of all fees 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
Agreement with the Music Performance Trust Fund whereby the County and the Trust Fund
will co-sponsor musical performances throughout the County. The County's share of the
cost is $1,897.20. The term of the Agreement is from May 1, 1989 to September 30,
1989.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement with
the Music Performance Trust Fund as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Agreement with William E. Atcheson relative to garbage collection at
Ten Mile Park. The Addendum provides for continued garbage collection services for the
period of May 1 through October 31 of each year at the same monthly rate of $150.00.
above.
Moved by Mr. Peluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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
Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus personal property consisting of a 1978 GMC
Crewcab and a 1968 GMC Flatbed Truck used at Mingo Park.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Peluso, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
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. Lumber
2. Pre -Hung Doors
3. Kitchen Equipment Supplies for Aging Services (Senior
Citizens Centers), Washington County Health Center and
Jail
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
advertise for bids 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
Caseworker Consultant Contract with Lonna Aquilano for training and instruction
services related to the MH/MR 2176 Waiver Program. The contract provides for
reimbursement at the rate of $8.80 per hour and a maximum number of 150 hours.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Caseworker
Consultant Contract 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 an
Equipment Maintenance Agreement Addendum with Unisys Corporation relative to the Unisys
B1800 computer equipment. The addendum provides for an increase in the monthly rate
from $4,535.40 to $4,692.50, effective April 1, 1989.
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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Equipment
Maintenance Agreement Addendum as per above; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board
to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - You; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Memorandum of Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SBIU), Local 585,
relative to grievances filed by employees Charlotte McMillan, Margaret Welch and Mary
Strawn.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Memorandum of
Agreement 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 the
following travel requests:
(0) 1. Deputy David Richards of the Sheriff's Office to attend a Seminar
regarding Drug Prevention in Monroeville, Pa., on
April 13 and 14, 1989
(0) 2. John K. Abraham, CV/WAP Administrator, to attend a Conference on
"The Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases" at the Holiday Inn,
Meadowlands, on April 27, 1989
(0) 3. Mike Prascak, Director of Information Systems, to attend a GMIS
Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 25-28, 1989 (Virginia Beach)
(0) 4. Dr. Barry Parks, Health Center Administrator, to attend Seminars
entitled "Managing for Excellence" & "Coping With Difficult People"
in Monroeville, Pa., on April 25, 1989 and May 31, 1989
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(0) S. Dr. Barry Parks, Health Center'Administrator, to attend a PACAH
Spring Conference at Seven Springs, Pa., on May 10-12, 1989
(0) 6. Francis Pettit, Executive Assistant, to attend a Seminar on Court
Security Management sponsored by the Institute for Court Management
of the National Center for State Courts in Williamsburg, Va., on
June 4-7, 1989
(R) 7. Virginia Matajovich, Debbie Yillit, Jane Hancher, Debbie DeStefano
and Angela Alampi of Aging Services to attend an in-service training
workshop for cooks in McKees Rocks, Pa., on April 20, 1989
(B) 8. Stanley Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend meetings of the Chief
Adult Probation Officers Association on April 11, 1989, in
Pittsburgh, Pa., and April 19-20, 1989, at State College, PA.
(B) Board Member
(0) Optional
(R) Required
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.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refund.
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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PAWSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office
(or Tax Claim Bureau) be authori2ed to prepare the following tax refund due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Lucille Shaffer (1989 County Tax)
R. D. 1, Box 203
Amity, PA 15311
District: Amwell
District No: 020 - Section No: 033-01-00-0007-00
Amount: $1.94
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:40 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
10:45 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids:
PRINTED FORMS III FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Hudson Business Forms
1350 Old Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(based on estimated quantities; bid
Total amount of bid: 54$ 2.50 submitted on a per item basis)
Cash in the amount of $54.25 accompanied the bid.
2. Bad2ik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donors, PA 15033
(bid submitted on a per
Total amount of bid: No total amount given. item basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 104 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for further review.
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 10:47 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
, 1989
ATTEST: Jd • / 6" .
CHIEF CLERK