HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 259 - 7-20-1989 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 259
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, July 20, 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 and Francis Pettit,
Executive Assistants; Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority; Bill
Sember, Director of Planning; Max Morgan, Economic Development Coordinator; Coroner
Jackson; Marlene Luketich, Assistant Director of Planning; Joan Jessen, Member,
Planning Commission; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Judi Lomago, Executive
Secretary; Phil Garrow, Planning Commission; Monica Karaba, intern, Planning
Commission; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Scott Herrington, WJPA; and Pete Skirchak,
Herald Standard.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and noted that approval of Minute No. 258 would be held in abeyance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented
to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the
Redevelopment Proposal for the Wood Street Redevelopment Project in the Borough of
California.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
William Sember, Director of Planning, presented to the Board for their review
the proposed Washington County Municipal Waste Management Plan. Mr. Sember explained
that this plan contains a comprehensive assessment of the existing solid waste storage,
collection, transportation, recycling and disposal systems serving the County and also
evaluates the various available alternatives and recommends optimal solid waste systems
for the future. He further explained that under the recommended plan, landfill
disposal at existing and proposed landfills will continue to be the primary method of
disposal for the municipal waste generated in Washington County. Mr. Sember noted that
in accordance with Section 503(c) of Act 101, prior to adoption of the plan by the
Commissioners, the county must submit a copy of the proposed plan to all municipalities
within the county for a review and comment period of 90 days. He also noted that a
public hearing will be held on August 31, 1989, for public comment on the plan. Each
of the Commissioners made a few comments.
Mr. Sember also recommended the Board's approval of Capacity Agreements with
the following landfill operators for the ten-year period of January 1, 1989 through
December 31, 1998.
Operator
M. C. Arnoni Company
William H. Martin, Inc.
Environmental Industries, Inc.
Landfill Location
Union Township
Chartiers Township
(Arden Landfill)
Fallowfield Township
(Blackburn Landfill)
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Capacity Agreements.
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
Amendment to the Agreement with Neilan Engineers, Inc., relative to
architectural/engineering services in connection with the Washington County Health
Center South Wing Roof Replacement Project. The Amendment provides for additional
services rendered during negotiations with Burns Roofing and Home Improvements and the
re -bidding of the project. The amount of the Amendment is $5,778.18.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Amendment to the
Agreement with Neilan Engineers, Inc., 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
Agreement with American Paging for the purchase ($89.00), maintenance ($30.00/year) and
air time charge ($12.00/month) of a pager for the Director of Building Services at the
Washington County Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement 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 a
Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus personal property consisting of two pieces
of stainless steel rinsing area for sink and one steel six-foot industrial ladder.
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.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Agreements with Dr. Gary D. Russell and Dr. Mark Mamros effective August 1, 1989, for
the provision of physician services at the Washington County Jail. The current three
physicians, Doctors Bishop, Puffenberger and Brown, have submitted resignations
effective July 31, 1989. The terms and conditions of the agreements will remain the
same with the total amount of $1,400.00 per month being split between the two
physicians.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing
Agreements.
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:
1. Stackable Chairs for the Jury Lounge located in the
Courthouse
2. Health Center Information System and Pharmacy Software
Package
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 an
Agreement with Associates for Behavior Change of Pittsburgh, Pa., for the purpose of
developing, supervising and/or conducting individual behavior modification programs for
the Washington -Greene MH/MR Program for FY89/90. The Agreement is in the maximum
amount of $18,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing
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 the
following travel requests:
(R) 1. Terri Rae Bartosh of Seat Belt Program to attend the Statewide
Coordinators' Meeting in State College, Pa., on August 24-25, 1989
(0) 2. John K. Abraham, CV/WAP Administrator, to attend a Victim/Witness
Program Orientation Seminar in Greensburg, Pa., on August 3, 1989
(0) 3. Bracken Burns of Emergency Services to attend the National
Coordinating Council on Emergency Management (NCCEM) 1989 Annual
Conference & Exhibition in South Bend, Indiana, on October 14-17,
1989
(O/R) 4. Jean Hamel of the Coroner's Office (in addition to Coroner Jackson
and Chief Deputy Abernathy who are statutorily authorized) to attend
the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association Convention and Training
Seminar in Lancaster, Pa., on September 20-24, 1989
(R) Required
(0) Optional
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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. 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 a
Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Pittsburgh for the purpose of
undertaking a pilot project by which a Joint Regional Economic Resource Outreach Office
will be established at the County Offices. The term of the Agreement is six months,
effective August 1, 1989 through January 31, 1990.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Memorandum of
Agreement as per above.
SOLICITOR
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the Tax Assessment Office
(or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1.
Betty C. Reid
(1989 County
Tax)
R. D. 3, Box 362
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Canonsburg lot Ward
District No; 090 - Section No:
005-00-00-0018-00
Amount: $89.99
S.S. No: 194-22-1035
2.
Washington Federal Savings Bank
for (1989 County
Tax)
Keith Campbell
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Franklin
District No: 510 - Section No:
002-07-00-0038-00
Amount: $156.93
S.S. No: 211-30-1885
3.
City Federal Mortgage Company for (1989 County
Tax)
James N. & Judith A. Sopko
30 Warder Street
Springfield, OH 45501
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No:
004-02-00-0004-00
Amount: $32.94
S.S. No: 200-52-2647
4.
Gary J. Stiegel
(1989 County
Tax)
146 Valley View Drive
Library, PA 15129
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No:
001-01-00-0001-00
Amount: $64.26
S.S. No: 161-44-1354
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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10:40 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
Acting Deputy Controller Dorisio opened and read the following bid:
DISPOSABLE LIDS FOR BOWLS & MUGS FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
1. Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
P. 0. Box 100888
Nashville, TN 37224
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $7,311.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the foregoing bid 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 10:42 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
02 , 1989
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