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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 253 - 6-8-1989 - COMMISSIONERIMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROS KY, JR.. EDWARD M. PALUS0, COMMISSIONERS .. 7 Minute No. 253 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, June 8, 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; Gary Gilman, Executive Assistant; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Phil Garrow and Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Dan Huffman, Director of Human Services; Charlotte Lane, Executive Director, Washington County Tourism; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 252. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 252 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 a Certificate of Appreciation to Charlotte K. Lane, who is retiring as Executive Director of the Washington County Tourism agency as of June 30, 1989. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Washington County Health Center South Wing Roof Replacement Project be awarded to Calah Construction Corporation of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, for the total base bid of $103,369.00. Mr. Bassi explained that the lowest bidder, Tiara Construction, Inc., withdrew its bid due to a typographical error on the bid documents. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above, subject to Calah Construction Corporation obtaining the required bonds and meeting the insurance requirements. 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 a request to authorize the Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department to burn down a dilapidated barn located in Mingo Park. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing request. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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 Amendment Number 1 to the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation, proposing State participation in the maximum amount of $91,333.00 in FAA Project Number 3-42-0101-05 at the Washington County Airport. The Amendment provides for a change in the work description with no change in the maximum amount. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Amendment Number 1 to 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; said motion also authorizes the Commissioners to execute the Agreement. 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 Pre -Expenditure Plan in the amount of $46,592.00 to be submitted to DPW for the Housing Assistance Program for FY89/90. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Pre -Expenditure Plan as per above and authorizing an agreement with Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation to administer the program. 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 Pre -Expenditure Plan in the amount of $47,171.00 to be submitted to DPW for the Bridge Housing Program for FY89/90. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Pre -Expenditure Plan as per above and authorizing an agreement with Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation to administer the program. 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 Pre -Expenditure Plan in the amount of $521,404.00 to be submitted to DPW for the Human Services Development Fund for FY89/90. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Pre -Expenditure Plan as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. 1 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 131 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items relative to the Coroner's Office: 1. Rate Schedule as follows: Item/Service Embalming (including preparation) Body Bag Removal from scene within county Removal from scene outside county Cost Per Item/Person not to exceed $300.00 not to exceed $ 60.00 not to exceed $ 25.00 not to exceed $ 50.00 2. Addendum to Fee Schedule of Washington Hospital for examinations. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Rate Schedule and Addendum to Fee Schedule; and ratifying all existing bills and claims relating 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 a request from William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., for burial expense reimbursement in the amount of $300.00 for James Arthur Anderson. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the payment of $300.00 as per above; this action being in accordance with Section 2166 of The County Code. following: 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 1. Elevator Maintenance for the Washington County Health Center, Courthouse and Courthouse Square 2. Duplicating Paper for period of August 1, 1989 through January 31, 1990 3. Meat and Produce for Washington County Health Center and Jail for period of July 1 through September 30, 1989 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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 renewal of the following maintenance agreements: Company Equipment Term Cost Stromberg Corporation Time Recorders 7/1/89 - 6/30/90 $1,037.00 Simplex Time Recorder Company Timeclocks 7/1/89 - 6/30/89 $1,059.75 Simplex Time Recorder Company Fire Alarm System/ 7/1/89 - 6/30/89 $2,179.89 Fire Alarm Panel 32 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving renewal of the foregoing maintenance agreements 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 a one-year Sublease Agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority for office space in Courthouse Square. The term of this lease is from January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1989. The monthly rate for the months of January, February, and March, 1989, is calculated at $10.00/sq. ft. (1988 figure). Beginning April 1, 1989, the monthly rental rate is calculated at $10.50/sq. ft. In addition to the cost per square foot, there is a charge for twenty parking spaces at $22.00 each per month. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Sublease 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: (R) 1. David Scott of the Jail to attend a Basic Training Program for County Correctional employees in Camp Hill, Pa., on July 10 - August 4, 1989 (0) 2. Dave Suski and Linda Bell of JTPA to attend a NABS/DOL Regional Forum Steering Committee Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 29-30, 1989 (R) 3. Joe Mannina, Lori Pierce, Laura Liggett, Becky Spence, Mary Lynn Spilak, Darla Pepper and Rose Moore of Aging Services to attend a Case Recording and Confidentiality Workshop sponsored by AAA in Monessen, Pa., on June 29, 1989 (0) 4. Commissioner Mascara and Kevin Humble, Budget Director, to attend a Local Government Conference sponsored by PICPA at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center on July 17-18, 1989 (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. SOLICITOR Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi reported that the Supreme Court has granted the Petitions for Allowance of Appeal in the 1983, 1984 and 1985 surcharge cases. 11 33 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA 1 1