HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 285 - 2-8-1990 - COMMISSIONERBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 285
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 8, 1990
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;
Coroner Jackson; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Linda Hands; Clerk -Steno II;
Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Phil Garrow, Publications and Information Coordinator;
Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Pete Skirchak, Herald Standard;
and Bruce Sakalik, WESA.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:00 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 284.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 284 be
approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the 125 lb. Washer -Extractor for
the Washington County Health Center be awarded to Suburban Textile Equipment Company of
Pittsburgh, Pa., in the amount of $15,229.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid as per above;
this being the lowest 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 Casebinders be awarded to
International Business Products of Hellam, Pa., for the per unit costs submitted in its
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 bids for the Security Equipment for the
Jail continue to be tabled for review.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to continue to table the bids
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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CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to
the following project:
1. Avella Waterline Improvements Project - Independence Township
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids/proposals for the
following items:
1. Replacement of six outside doors at the Washington County
Airport
2. Painting of T-hangars at the Washington County Airport
3. Medical Supplies for period of 4/1/90 through 9/30/90
4. Food and Staples for period of 4/1/90 through 9/30/90
S. Kitchen/Ware Supplies for 1990
6. Masonry Repairs at the Jail
7. Office Space for District Justice located in California
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
advertise for bids/proposals 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
Renewal Agreement with Varityper, Inc., for maintenance of the typesetting machine
located in the Planning Commission at an annual cost of $1,195.00 for the period of
February 3, 1990 through February 2, 1991. It was noted that this was a decrease of
$209.00 from the previous year.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Renewal
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
agreements with Pitney Bowes of Pittsburgh, Pa., for maintenance of the following
equipment:
Off ice
Domestic Relations
JTPA
(Renewal Agreement)
Equipment
Mailing Machine
Scale
TOTAL
Mailing Machine
Cost
$250.00/yr.
$124.00/yr.
$374.00/yr.
$342.00/yr.
Period
2/8/90 - 2/7/91
11/1/89 - 10/31/90
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreements as
per above; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute any necessary documents
relating thereto.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR EDWARD M PALUSO COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote
taken:
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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 a
request to approve the
following agreements/modifications
relative
to the
JTPA Program:
Previous
Additional
New
New
Funding
Name of Contractor
Amount
Amount
Amount Slots
Source
Technicians Training
0
6,814
6,814
2
SPOC
Technicians Training
0
3,560
3,550
1
EDWAAA
Electronics Institute
37,434
0
37,434
2
II -A
Boyd School
0
7,490
7,490
EDWAAA
Duffs Institute
0
1,770
1,770
1
EDWAAA
TOTALS
37,434
19,624
57,058
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The purpose of these agreements
is to
add classroom
training slots.
The
term of the
agreement is February
12, 1990 through
June 30,
1990.
Moved by Mr.
Petrosky, seconded
by Mr.
Paluso, approving
the foregoing
agreements/modifications.
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 YMCA of McKeesport for the purpose of using their "Camp Soles" for
Summer Youth
Employment Wilderness Challenge Training. The amount
of the agreement
shall not
exceed $1,650.00, and the term shall be from February 12,
1990 through
June 30,
1990. Funds will be provided under Title IIB of JTPA and
will serve eleven
(11) individuals.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving
the 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 a
request to approve the following items relative to the JTPA Program:
1. Submission of the FY90-91 Master Plan to the Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
2. Modification to the EDWAAA (Title III) FY89-90 Plan to reflect
increased allocations from $265,000 to $322,000
3. Modification to the EDWAAA (Title III) FY89-90 Plan to reflect
changes to the Agency's calculations for paying needs based payments
to participants
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
request.
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 Westlaw for the provision of computerized legal research services at the
following hourly rates:
Hours of Database Use
0-3
4-30
31-up
Hourly Rate
$75.00
$70.00
$65.00
It was noted that, in addition, there will be a monthly subscription charge of $100.00
as well as connect time charges and communications charges. There will also be a
separate rate schedule for private attorneys' use.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement 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 the
following travel requests:
(R) 1. John K. Abraham, Administrator of the Crime Victim/Witness
Assistance Program, to attend a Victim/Witness Network Meeting at
the Center for Victims of Violent Crime in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
February 16, 1990
(R) 2. Children & Youth Staff to attend Child,Protective Service
certification training sessions sponsored by Allegheny County
Children & Youth and The Institute for Human Services as follows:
Name
Nancy Gray
Karen Blockinger
Joan Blank
Perri Greco
John Sangermano
John Patrick
Barbara Gerbec
Linda Cumer
(R) Required
Date(s) & Location(s)
February 12, 13, and
14, 1990
Coraopolis, PA
February 21, 22 and
23, 1990
Coraopolis, PA
March 12, 13 and
14, 1990
Coraopolis, PA
March 19, 20 and
21, 1990
Coraopolis, PA
Course
Introduction to
Child Protective
Services
Casework Process/
Case Planning/
Permanency Planning
Effects of Abuse
and Neglect on
Normal Child
Development
Separation and
Placement in Child
Protective Services
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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refunds.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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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. Andrew P. Kluczan
821 Park Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Franklin
District No: 510 - Section No:
Amount: $124.48
S.S. No: 207-50-4996
(1989 County Tax)
002-00-00-0040-05
2. Mary B. Hansotte (1988 Personal Property Tax)
c/o Martha L. Hansotte, Attorney in fact
820 East Beau Street
Washington, PA 15301
Amount: $103.90
S.S. No: 179-36-1036
3. First Federal Savings & Loan for
Lawrence Stecki
P. O. Box 1431
Raleigh, NC 27602-1431
District: North Strabane
District No: 520 - Section No:
Amount: $232.49
S.S. No: 196-36-4298
Roll call vote taken:
(1989 County Tax)
009-00-00-0043-00
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Coroner Jackson questioned the Commissioners as to the status of his request
to use space at the Washington County Health Center as a morgue. Discussion followed.
Chairman Mascara stated that the Commissioners will have to ascertain the exact amount
of expenditures required to establish a morgue at the Health Center; and if that is not
feasible, then possibly it could be located in the proposed new annex building. He
advised Coroner Jackson that the Commissioners would get back to him on this matter.
10:15 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
10:30 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
(L. Spahr, Director of Elections, and various bidders entered the meeting.)
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
ELECTION SUPPLIES FOR 1990 FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
P. 0. Box 252
Donora, PA 15033
Total amount of bid: $25,172.10
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Moore Business Forms
One Allegheny Square, Suite 530
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $3,701.79 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $370.18 accompanied the bid.
3. William Penn Printing Company
900 W. North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $30,953.35 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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 10:35 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
IS 1990
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
NOTE FOR THE RECORD: Relative to the JTPA Agreement with Western Area Vo-Tech approved
at Minute #280 dated January 4, 1990 (p. 307), the total contract
amount should read "$10,190" instead of $18,308.
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