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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 52 - 1-10-1985 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE 1300K A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY. JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS _.f�{iiN7IfY'G w ,s DONOWPX'"w.a, Minute No. 52 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, January 10, 1985 The Board of Washington County Commissioners -met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Petrosky and Paluso. Absent being: Commissioner Mascara who was out of town. Also being present: Chief Clerk k ;Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Administrative Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive $Secretary; Coroner Jackson; Earl Bugaile, Public Relations; Linda Hands, Clerk - °Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; 5 4 .Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard; Marty Critchfield and Marcy Braunstein, Central ,Blood Bank. E Vice -Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order and asked if there wer k °any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 51, each member having re- ,ceived a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 51 be s approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. E Motion carried unanimously. -Special Order of Business: Vice -Chairman Petrosky read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Central Blood Bank serves over 1.6 million people in Washington and Allegheny Counties by providing blood and related products, services, research and develop- ment and education to 32 member hospitals in the region; and WHEREAS, the Central Blood Bank maintains a permanent collection center in the City of Washington as well as pro- viding mobile operations throughout the two -county area; and WHEREAS, the Central Blood Bank is nationally recognized 5 for its goals and achievements in saving the lives of thou- J 3 sands of persons by providing conprehensive regional blood x services and being a responsive and responsible partnership in the health care delivery system of the region which it serves; and WHEREAS, the President of the United States has declared the month of January , Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Five, as National Blood Donor Recognition Month. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners joins President Ronald Reagan in recognizing the blood donors and the Central Blood Bank in Washington County for the contributions they have made to improving the health and way of life for our County`s citizens; and that we further proclaim the month of January, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -Five, to be Blood Donor Recognition Month F in Washington County. MINUTE LOOK 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, adopting the foregoing�� Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Petrosky presented the Proclamation to Marty Critchfield, R.N., Blood Bank Coordinator. Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for stheir consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the Redevelopment s QAuthority to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community i Affairs requesting a Grant under the Housing and Redevelopment Assistance Programi ;for the North College Street Redevelopment Project. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined ; this project. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Office Supplies be awarded as follows: Alfred D. Lunceford $1,388.57 Modern Business Machine Supplies 365.40 Gordon Office Equipment, Inc. $1,482.55 Hickson's Office Supply Co. $5,293.08 TOTAL $8,529.60 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids be awarded f ,for Office Supplies as per above. r g Roll call vote taken: { E Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. a Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Housekeep-1 ping Supplies be awarded as follows: s E Jack Frye Sales & Service $ 2,349.00 Paper Products Co., Inc. $-7,027.20 Fayette Frozen Foods $ 1,322.40 A-Z Janitorial Supply $ 4,343.00 West Penn Chemical Supply Co. $ 2,503.00 TOTAL $17,544.60 � Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids be awarded a for � Housekeeping Supplies as per above. p� g PP I ? Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. I Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $26,962.71 - Reimbursement for expenses for distribution of Title II, USDA Commodities I 1 E 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $51,525.00 - Child Welfare, Title XX i Block Grant - 3rd quarter Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence from the Department of Transportation stating that the State Transportation Commission will be conducting public hearings throughout the State for the purpose of explaining the Twelve -Year; k Program scope and development and soliciting public testimony. � view Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Letter of Intent to Apply for Project Assistance to be submitted to the Department of Community Affairs. Chief Clerk explained that the purpose of the project is tot conduct a study to determine the feasibility/type/location/design of revenue generating private enterprises within Cross Creek County Park. The project cost i� estimated at $20,000 comprised of $10,000 grant money and $10,000 local matching funds. t Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the submission Of the foregoing Letter of Intent to Apply for Project Assistance to the Department E k of Community Affairs. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. t Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request for a revision in the authorization of April 26, 1984, in regards to the ',Lease/Purchase Agreement with Xerox for the Commissioners` Office (see p. 324). t 'The original request was for the purchase off 1048 a Xerox at a montM co t ?f Xerox at a mon -y c,os o $233.22; this request is for the purchase o a $268.74 for 60 months. The mon t'hly maintenance cost will change from $147.91 to $122.92. The reason for the change is that it is felt that the Xerox 1048 will abetter suit the needs of the office. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing revision. I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. y Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a : )Change Order to the contract with F. J. Busse Company in reference to the Wash- ington County Health Center Rehabilitation Project. Chief Clerk noted that the Ohange Order decreases the contract by $750.00. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Change Order as per above and authorizing the Vice -Chairman to so execute. ' Roll call vote taken: i Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. r 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 f a request to -transfer $851,300 unanppropriated balance in the Health Center Rehab ilitation Project Fund to Human Services account number 4461 (same fund) in order; i to facilitate payment of the rehabilitation costs. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing ,transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. t 3 Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: 1. John Pettit, District Attorney, to attend the Pa. District Attorneys Association Mid -Winter Meeting to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., on February 5-7, 1985. 2. J. Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Services, who attended a Phase II training session sponsored by PEMA in Greensburg, Pa., on November 26, 1984. 3. Elaine Amos of Adult Probation Office who attended a Pa. DUI Association meeting at State College, Pa., on November 28-30, 1984. 4. The following employees of the Adult Probation Office who attended/to attend training sessions sponsored by the Pa. Board of Probation & Parole as follows: a. Felicia Filipponi, Dennis Walters, Diane Tkach and Kerrie Gloeckl - Pittsburgh, Pa., on ; December 7, 1984. b. Felicia Filipponi, Kerrie Gloeckl, Diane Tkach and Elaine Amos - Monroeville, Pa., on December 11- 12, 1984. C. Dennis Walters - Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 14, t 1984. d. Stan Rockovich and James Hanna - Pittsburgh,Pa., on January 7-8, 1985. e. Sally Naser and Sue Larsen - Pittsburgh,Pa., on January 16-17, 1985. 5. Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration and Solicitor Bassi who attended a meeting at the office of Child Support Enforcement in Rockville, Maryland, on January 9, 1985. I Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing 3 travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident athereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. �%�*NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken by the County Controller and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel requests. s Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000; providing for the date, interest rate, 1maturity date, place of payment and redemption provisions in respect of the notes;1 i r � s C 4 E C MINUTE BOOK 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS accepting the proposal of PNC Investment Company, a unit of Pittsburgh National sBank, for the purchase of the Notes; providing for the security of the Notes; ,authorizing the proper Officers to execute and deliver the Notes; authorizing and directing the preparation, certification and filing of the proceedings with the ;Department of Community Affairs; appointing a Paying Agent, Registrar and Sinking I Fund Depositary; creating a Sinking Fund; approving a form of Note; and repealing,€ ;inconsistent Resolutions. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced that the January meeting of the Prison Board has been re -scheduled from January 9th to January 16th. Solicitor: 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 be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. George & Cathy Ratkovitch (1984 County Tax) W. Pittsburgh Street t Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Burgettstown District No: 070 - Section No: 012-00-01 - Parcel No: 0013-00! Total amount: $21.42 d S. S. No. 173-40-6691 2. Clarice P. Maderia (1984 County Tax) 461 Rockdale Road Follansbee, WV ` District: Jefferson District No: 380 - Section No: 015 - Parcel No: 0025-00 Total amount: $46.89 S. S. No. 274-34-6055 3. Kimberly Jo & Cheri L. Simms (1984 County Tax) 121 E. Pike Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg lst District No: 090 - Section No: 002-00-02 - Parcel No: 0006-2 Total amount: $4.48 4. Martin G. & Barbara Johns (1984 County Tax) 113 Golfview Drive Bridgeville, PA 15017 District: Peters District No: 540 - Section No: 003-10 - Parcel No: 0017-00 : Total amount: $366.83 S. S. No. 192-28-3164 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and fl approval the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions: 4 MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. -Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 23, ?for property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 1940 being described as Lot 18, Blk 69, situate in Donora Borough, Wash' 'ington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Orion Frazier Estate be approved and that the sum of $150.00 be accepted from ROBERT D. & NANCY L. MEGELA; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxinga ;districts involved: Ringgold School District - December 24, 1984 and Donora Borough - November 13, 1984. i 4 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 24, ;for property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold ont _September 12, 1983 being described as Multp. Bldgs Lot 205, DB 399-133, situate i> ;Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name ,of Mary Madack Estate be approved and that the sum of $1,500.00 be accepted from ,GILBERT P. SZAKAL, SR.; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District - December 24, 1984 and Donora Borough - August 14, 1984. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 25, for 'property situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, soli. °on November 8, 1961 being described as Lot 155, Shanty, Vesta Heights, situated in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in; the name of Mike Novak Estate be approved and that the sum of $300.00 be accepted' ,from JAMES L. BENNETT; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent 3 :of the taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - November 26, 1984 sand East Bethlehem Township - November 26, 1984. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 26, for k property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on ;January 24, 1940 and April 26, 1940 being described as Lot 55, Grandview Add., situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed 4in the name of William Leftwich be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted d from MARY E. WILSON; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of I ;the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - November 26, 4 � J984 and Smith Township - November 9, 1984. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 27, fo$ property situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold � C Ion January 24, 1940 and April 27, 1940 being described as Lot 223, Gayman Plan, jsituate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly ;assessed in the name of Jane M. Reed be approved and that the sum of $125.00 be # accepted from RONALD D. & MARCIA STAUFFER; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau re-s ceiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - 4 !November 26, 1984 and West Bethlehem Township - January 2, 1985. F F L MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 28, fo ;property situate in East Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sol ron September 12, 1983 being described as a 2 Sty Fr Hse, Lot 11, Pt. Lot 10, 'DB 1123-146, situate in East Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of James E. Thompson be approved and that the 'sum of $4,138.92 be accepted from JAMES E. THOMPSON; Washington County Tax Claim ;Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Washington School ;District - November 26, 1984 and East Washington Borough - November 26, 1984. ,(THIS IS A REPURCHASE) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 29, for property situate in Long Branch Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold ,on September 13, 1982 being described as 2.2 Ac Surf., DB 1337-668, situate in Long Branch Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in thel Fname of Virginia Hughes be approved and that the sum of $386.40 be accepted from VIRGINIA P. HUGHES; Washington County Tax Claim Bureua receiving the consent of the taxing district involved: California Area School District - June 26, 1984 °and Long Branch Borough - October'll, 1984. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 30, for ,property situate in Hanover Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 12, 1983 being described as Lot 6, DB 1578-60, situate in Hanover Town-j ship, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of ,Thomas M. & Kathleen Williams be approved and that the sum of $136.04 be accepted] ;from THOMAS M & KATHLEEN WILLIAMS; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 'November 26, 1984 and Hanover Township - October 23, 1984. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 31, for ,property situate in Hanover Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on ;September 12, 1983 and being described as Lot 5, DB 1578-60, situate in Hanover Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania formerly assessed in the name of Thomas M. & Kathleen Williams be approved and that the sum of $132.66 be accepted `from THOMAS M. & KATHLEEN WILLIAMS; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving i ;the consent of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District] °November 26, 1984 and Hanover Township - October 23, 1984. (THIS IS A REPURCHAS E1 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION N0. 32, for property situate in North Charleroi Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania,' esold on September 8, 1980 and being described as 1970 Young American Trailer, `situate in North Charleroi Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly; assessed in the name of Terry E. & Diane Poland be approved and that the sum of y$1,588.57 be accepted from TERRY E. & DIANE POLAND; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Charleroi Area School District - December 6, 1984 and North Charleroi Borough - December 19, °1984. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE) r MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 33, fort ;property situate in the City of Washington, 3rd Ward, Washington County, Pennsyl-; vania, sold on September 8, 1980 being described as Comm. Bldg, Lot (60x200), City j77 Highland Ave., situate in Washington 3rd Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania! and formerly assessed in the name of Keystone Lodge No. 6 be approved and that 'the sum of $11,840.93 be accepted from KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 6; Washington County I ,Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Wash- x ington School District - December 21, 1984 and Washington City - December 19, �1984. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE) Roll call vote taken: F , Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1985 )TEST:: CHIEF CLERK x ' I S I 4 i i 1 f s s n 3 i g a E