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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 323
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, November 1, 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; Phil Garrow and Floyd Laubham, Planning
Commission; Coroner Jackson; Barb Davis, Administrative Assistant; Mary Helicke,
Executive Secretary; Mary Lynn Spilak, Debbie DeStefano and Angie Alampi of Aging
Services; Bill Prentice, Property and Supplies; Duane Kavka, Human Services Director;
Teresa Coulter and a group from the Beth Center Senior Citizens Center; Senator J.
Barry Stout; Charles Crouse of Senator Stout's Office; Valeriy Shuikov, Deputy of the
Supreme Soviet of Russian and Chief of the Soviet's Permanent Committee; Julia Poger,
State Department Interpreter; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Colleen Gentilcore,
Herald Standard; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:10 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 322.
written.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Minute No. 322 as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Senator J. Barry Stout introduced Valeriy Shuikov, Deputy of the Supreme
Soviet of Russia and Chief of the Soviet's Permanent Committee, who is visiting
Pennsylvania as part of a five -country delegation participating in the 1990 U.S.
Election Study Program sponsored by the American Council of Young Political Leaders.
A group of senior citizens from the Beth Center Senior Citizens Center was in
attendance at the meeting as part of the Commissioners Orientation Program of County
Government for Senior Citizens. Teresa Coulter gave a brief history of the Beth
Center.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the Installation of a Partial
ILS (Localizer, DME and NDB) at the Washington County Airport continue to be tabled for
review.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to continue to table the bid
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
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
renewal proposal to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a
continuation of the Highway Safety Program for the Period of January 1, 1991, through
September 15, 1991, at an estimated budget amount of $113,696.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving submission of the
renewal proposal 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 authorize a Highway Safety Mini -Grant in the amount of $350.00 with the
Central Greene School District for the purpose of assisting the school district in
administering a Car Seat Loan -A -Program to its students. The grant will be used to
acquire additional car seats as well as the repair of existing seats.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Highway Safety
Mini -Grant 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
Addendum to the Agreement with Dark Half Productions in the amount of $500.00 for the
purpose of leasing a 1980 Chevrolet in the County fleet for a period up to six working
days. In addition, the production company will attach a floodlight which will be made
permanent on the vehicle.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum 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 items relative to the LMA Day Care Program for FY90/91:
1. Addendum to Provider Agreement with Barbara Garrett of California,
Pennsylvania, which reflects that the provider does not offer a
sibling rate
2. Provider Agreement with Kathleen Zippay of Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum and
Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Long Term Care Provider Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
for the Washington County Health Center's participation in the Medical Assistance
Program.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Long Term Care
Provider 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
recommendation from Dr. Barry Parks, WCHC Administrator, to approve an increase in the
private pay rates for the Health Center as follows, effective January 1, 1991:
CURRENT PER DIEM RATE
Skilled Care Heavy Care Intermediate Intermediate Care
Semi -Private Private Semi -Private Private Semi -Private Private
95
Skilled Care
Semi -Private Private
101 106
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RECOMMENDED PER DIEM RATE - JANUARY 1, 1991
Heavy Care Intermediate
Semi -Private Private
101 106
81
86
Intermediate Care
Semi -Private Private
92.50 97.50
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving an increase in the
private pay rates for the Washington County Health Center as per above, effective
January 1, 1991.
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 Burgettstown Borough Police Department whereby the Police Department
will authorize and oversee the placement of summary offenders at the Burgettstown Area
Senior Citizens Center to perform community services.
above.
items:
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 requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following
1. Judicial Information System
2. Casebinders
3. Cigarettes for the Jail
4. Disposable Briefs & Underpads for the Health Center
5. Disposable Lids for Bowls & Mugs for the Health Center
6. Docket Books
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S. Election Supplies
9. Flags & Markers for Veteran Graves
10. Groceries & Staples for the Health Center & Jail
11. Housekeeping Supplies for Aging Services
12. Housekeeping Supplies for Washington County
13. Indigent Supplies for the County Jail
14. Joint Municipal Purchasing Program
15. Kitchen Ware Supplies
16. Law Enforcement Uniforms
17. Linen Supplies for the Health Center & Jail
18. Lumber
19. Maintenance on Parking Control Equipment
20. Maintenance on System 75 Switch System for the County Office
Building & Health Center
21. Maintenance on Temperature Controls for the Health Center
22. Medical Supplies for the Health Center & Jail
23. Milk for the Health Center & Jail
24. Office Supplies
25. Printed Forms
Moved by Mr. Peluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
advertise for bids as per above.
REMARKS: It was noted that a general blanket authorization was for items 2 through 25
which are bid on a regular basis.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Peluso - 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. Angela Alampi of Aging Services to attend a Conference entitled
"Aids Policy Development for Nonprofit" at the Holiday Inn
Meadowlands on November 12, 1990
(0) 2. John Layman of the Health Center to attend the Pittsburgh District
(Reimbursable) Dietary Managers Association Fall Workshop in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
November 6, 1990
(0) 3. Glenn Alterio of the Public Defender's Office to attend a Seminar
entitled "Gunshot and Stab Wounds: A Medical Examiner's View" in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on November 14, 1990
(0) 4. Stan Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend a Seminar on the Use of
Urinalysis With Criminal Justice Clients sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) in State
College, Pa., on December 6-7, 1990
(0) S. Patricia Alterio, Cynthia aibrida, Shelley Homme and John Pankopf
of Adult Probation to attend the Quarterly Meeting of the Southwest
Area Council of Pennsylvania Association Probation Parole and
Corrections in Pittsburgh, Pa., on November 2, 1990
(R) 6. Gloria Williams of Adult Probation to attend a Course entitled
"Interviewing Skills" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of
Probation and Parole in Harrisburg, Pa., on November 14-15, 1990
(0) Optional
(R) Required
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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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcements;
1. County Offices would be closed on Tuesday, November 6th, for Election
Day
2. A Salary Board Meeting would be held on November 6th
10:30 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
(Commissioner Petrosky left the meeting.)
10:46 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
PRINTED FORMS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $56,344.20 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Cane Business Forms
P.O. Box 310
Atlasburg, PA 15004
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $33,134.50 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A cashier's check in the amount of $3,313.45 accompanied the bid.
Solicitor Bassi noted that this bid would have to be rejected since
cashier's checks are not an acceptable form of bid security.
3. Garlits Industries, Inc.
30 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Morrisville, PA 19067
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $7,320.97 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A money order in the amount of $750.00 accompanied the bid.
Solicitor Bassi noted that this bid would have to be rejected since
money orders are not an acceptable form of bid security.
4. Hudson Business Forms
1401 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $19,275.90 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $1,928.00 accompanied the bid.
5. Lydic Printing Company
33 Springfield Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $9,091.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $1,000.00 accompanied the bid.
6. Moore Business Forms
1 Allegheny Square
Suite 530
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $112,000.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10t accompanied the bid.
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(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $66,280.31 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
8. William Penn Printing Company
900 W. North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $28,459.00 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. Mascara, that the foregoing bids be
tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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CHIEF CLERK
10:50 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - IDA PROJECT
At this time, the Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Washington
County Industrial Development Authority, held a public hearing for the purpose of
accepting public comments on the following proposed bond issue which was presented by
Attorney George Retos, Solicitor for the Washington County Industrial Development
Authority. Those in attendance included: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso; Chief
Clerk Dallatore; Kathy Emery, Assistant County Solicitor; Attorney George Retos; Paul
Belcastro, County Controller; Ed DuJordan and Francis Pettit, Executive Assistants;
Attorney Wayne D. Gerhold; Tom Walker of American Typlax, Inc.; and a group of Beth
Center senior citizens.
Applicant: American Typlax Systems, Inc.
Project: Acquisition of a rubber and plastic recycling
facility at 41 Detroit Avenue, Washington,
Pennsylvania
Amount of Proposed
Issuance: Not to exceed $12,000,000
Public Comments: An unidentified male senior citizen of Beth Center
questioned the company's procedure of recycling
discarded tires. Tom Walker of American Typlax,
Inc., explained the procedure used.
Public hearing ended at approximately 11:00 a.m.