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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 319 - 10-4-1990 - COMMISSIONERRM MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS IL Minute No. 319 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, October 4, 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; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Francis Pettit and Ed DuJordan, Executive Assistants; Jim Henry, Children and Youth Administrator; Phil Garrow and Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Coroner Jackson; Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Mary Helicke, Executive Secretary; Mary Lynn Spilak, Debbie DeStefano and Angie Alampi of Aging Services; Jack Welty, Data Processing; Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies; Art VanBriggle and David Smith, Firemen's Association; John Wilson, Executive Director, Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Frances Leo and a group from the Charleroi Senior Citizens Center; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Colleen Gentilcore, Herald Standard; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and noted that approval of Minute Nos. 317 and 318 would be held in abeyance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Petrosky read a Proclamation designating the week of October 7-13, 1990, as "Fire Prevention 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 Art VanBriggle, Secretary - Treasurer of the Firemen's Association. Commissioner Paluso read a Proclamation designating the week of October 7-13, 1990, as "Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation Week". 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 John Wilson, Executive Director of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation. A group of senior citizens from the Charleroi Senior Citizens Center was in attendance at the meeting as part of the Commissioners Orientation Program of County Government for Senior Citizens. Frances Leo gave a brief history of the Charleroi Center. MINUTE BOOK 549 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS - - ._...... _.. _..._. .----..,....... ....._... a CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases relative to the following projects: 1. Union Township Waterline Improvements Project 2. HUD Grant Approval for Washington County Housing Authority Projects at Valley View Terrace, Jollick Manor and Crumrine Tower NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Proclamation designating October 1-7, 1990, as "Physical Therapy 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. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the FY91-93 Plan Update and Budget for Children and Youth Social Services to be submitted to the Department of Public Welfare. The budget figures are as follows: Total Budget Local Share State Share FY90/91 $5,004,998 $ 926,220 $1,993,810 FY91/92 $5,575,172 $ 920,308 $2,260,057 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving submission of the FY91/93 Plan Update and Budget 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 Carousel Day Care of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, for the provision of day care services for the period of October 4, 1990, through June 30, 1991. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded`by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per Roil call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for winter supplies for the Joint Municipal Purchasing Program. 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. 550 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS - Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal from Diversified Evaluation Company of Pittsburgh, Pensylvania, for professional services in connection with an evaluation overview of the Corning Glass Works located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, which will be utilized in connection with an appeal of the assessed valuation of the Corning Glass Works by Corning Glass. Fees for these services will be $2,500.00, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, fees for an appearance before the Board of Assessment would be at the rate of $150.00 per hour. proposal. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the foregoing 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. Barbara Mallonee, Margaret Buxton and Linda Wilson of the WCHC (Reimbursable) to attend a Seminar entitled "How to Implement OBRA" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 24, 1990 (0) 2. Christine Barnhart and Margaret Jennings of Aging Services to (Reimbursable) attend a Workshop sponsored by Try -Again Homes, Inc., in Washington, Pa., on November 14, 1990 (0) 3. Helen Gaskey, Toni Corsie, Betty Durante, Diana Crowe and Mary Ann Naser of the District Attorney's Office to attend the 1990 Key Personnel Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 24, 1990 (0) 4. Mike Prascak, Director of Information Systems, to attend a conference of the Unisys Users Association in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 29-November 1, 1990 (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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices would be closed on Monday, October 8th, for the Columbus Day Holiday. Chief Clerk also announced that a Salary Board Meeting will be held on October 11, 1990. SOLICITOR Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refund. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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: 551 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS -. 1. Harry and Cynthia S. Luthie Washinski (1990 County Tax) P. 0. Box 1581 Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin District No: 590 - Section No: 009-01-00-0001-00 Amount: $38.36 S.S. No: 275-58-1394 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 10:20 a.m. - Meeting recessed. 10:40 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids. COMPUTERIZED ENGRAVING SYSTEM FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY 1. New Hermes, Inc. 102 Fox Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 A. Engraver: $8,116.25 B. Cost of one year maintenance: $ 562.50 Total amount of bid: $8,678.75 A certified check in the amount of $867.88 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. LINEN CARTS FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 1. Gatti Medical Supply 834 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701 SPEC #1 - Unit Cost $112.70 X 10 = $1,127.00 SPEC #2 - Unit Cost $191.00 X 10 = $1,910.00 SPEC #3 - Unit Cost $356.00 X 8 = $2,848.00 Total amount of bid: $5,885.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. P.P.F. Industries, Inc. 3150 Washington Road McMurray, PA 15317 SPEC #1 - Unit Cost $135.00 X 10 = $1,350.00 SPEC #2 - Unit Cost $225.00 X 10 = $2,250.00 SPEC #3 - Unit Cost $450.00 X 8 = $3,600.00 Total amount of bid: $7,200.00 A certified check in the amount of $720.00 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. 552 1. ATD - American Company 135 Greenwood Avenue Wyncote, PA 19095 Total amount of bid: $2,902.80 A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid. 2. Curran -Taylor, Inc. 4093 Washington Road McMurray, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $2,898.00 A bid bond in the amount of $300.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Dillon Business Furniture 922 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Total amount of bid: $2,929.80 A bid bond in the amount of 10* accompanied the bid. 4. Easley & Rivers, Inc. P. 0. Box 458 Monroeville, PA 15146 Total amount of bid: $3,120.00 A bid bond in the amount of $312.00 accompanied the bid. 5. Metal Fixtures, Inc. 2201 Dartmore Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Total amount of bid: $3,090.00 A bid bond in the amount of $320.00 accompanied the bid. 6. Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Company, Inc. 1817 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Total amount of bid: $2,817.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 7. Maffei Associates 4080 Washington Road McMurray, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $3,168.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, 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 10:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1990 ATTEST : CHIEF CLERK