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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 63 - 4-4-1985 - COMMISSIONERM MINUTE GOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS M�Iry Irvlry ,,,JU +w�IIY L YVIYVIfM. YM Minute No. 63 _ Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 4, 1985. The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Administrative Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Earl Bugaila and Floyd Laubham, of the Planning Commission; Wayne Van Dine, KDKA-TV'; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; Bob Gardner, Valley Independent; Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; August Leipold and representatives of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 62, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 62 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamat&on: WHEREAS, modern medical research has res-.lted in new hope and life for thousands of patients through organ transplants; and WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh area and Western Pennsylvania have become internationally famous for the number of organ donor transplants which have occurred for patients throughout the world;, -and WHEREAS, "Second Chance" is a national program to educate people about transplanting organs and enlisting their help by signing uniform donor cards and making living wills; and WHEREAS, KDKA-TV has created "Second Chance" as a totally integrated news, public sertrice and public affairs campaign, providing a unique combination of quality public interest pro- gramming coupled with a very strong community relations identi- fication; and WHEREAS, KDKA-TV and Presbyterian University Hospital have joined in a cooperative effort to promote "Second Chance" with a television special, a series of PSA's and a number of other activities throughout the month of June. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners endorses the efforts to promote "Second Chance" and calls upon the citizens of the County to join the efforts of KDKA-TV and Presbyterian University Hospital not only during the educational campaign but throughout the year. 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. i Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. s Motion carried unanimously. f The Commissioners then presented the Proclamation to Wayne Van Dine of DKA.-TV . Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Midway Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Maple Festival during April 26 - 28, 1985, and has scheduled a list of activities which will be for all members of the comm- unity; and WHEREAS, the Midway Maple Festival follows the tradition of many activities in the County which attract and build a following of visitors from throughout the region; and WHEREAS, the Midway Volunteer Fire Department should be commended for its efforts towards the promotion of the Wash- ti gton County area in all areas where the Festival is advertised. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners f endorses the efforts of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department in organizing the community's Maple Festival, which, as it continues to grow, will be part of the County's spring activity calendar. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing F Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners then presented the Proclamation to August Leipold, re- presentative of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department. Old Business: x Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the linen items for the Wash lington County health Center be rejected and authorized for re -advertising. I I Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the linen items for the Washington County Health Center be rejected and that the Chief Cler �Ibe authorized to re -advertise for bids. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. !Correspondence: " Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $101,041.49 - Medical Assistance Chief Clerk made available to the news media the following News Release in reference to the following project: 1 1. Submission of Grant Request to HUD for upgrading of public housing facilities in Washington and Canonsburg I ,na,t - - - ... ... ,At U n C G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS j New Business: � Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, Washington County recognizes its obligations to provide quality housing to its citizens; and a WHEREAS, the seventeenth anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law during the month of April provides an opportunity for all Americans to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom of choice, and to reacquaint themselves with the rights and responsibilities that are theirs under the Law; and WHEREAS, the County of Washington, through the Washington County Housing Authority and the Washington County Redevelop- ment Authority, have been actively involved in the development of fair housing projects for citizens of the County and have provided the administration of programs to make fair housing I a right that can be realized by every one of our citizens. I THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim April, 1985, as "Fair Housing Month" and we urge all citizens to reaffirm that Fair Housing is a right that is right for all. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. ; Roll call vote taken: a Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. G Regarding the Washington/Greene County Job Training Agency, Chief Clerk i .presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Lease Agreement wit. k 'First Financial Plaza for office space for the Summer Program. The contract period would be fr m May ".3 thru August '6, 1985, at a cost of 4940-00 per month ,J -3, i s a, V1 / 3 3/ 48, .�. totaling /ate )It"-, c, Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing jLease with First Financial Plaza. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. ° Motion carried unanimously. 7 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a lRight-of-Way Agreement with the Hickory Telephone Company for County property I situated in Cross Creek Township (Cross Creek County Park). I Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Right -of -Way Agreement with the Hickory Telephone Company. 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 E the following travel requests: I *d MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1. Request for John Penderville, George bLinck and Fernee Parascenzo of the Juvenile Probation Depart- ment to attend a JCJC training program on April 17 - 19, 1985, at Shippensburg State University of Pa. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident ;thereto. Roll call vote taken: k Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - 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 j travel requests. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval ,a Lease Agreement Renewal with the Pennsylvania Railway Museum Association, Inc.,; =for property situate in Chartiers Township for the operation of a trolley museum and trolley tracks. The term of the Lease Agreement Renewal is ten years, ,effective March 1, 1985, and ending February 28, 1995, for the sum of $1.00 per ;year. All other conditions of the Lease Agreement Renewal would remain the same as contained in the original Lease Agreement dated March 13, 1975. s s Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease Agree-; s iment Renewal with the Pennsylvania Railway Museum Association, Inc., as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Mascara read a prepared statement concerning the recent sur- charge filed against the Board of Commissioners by Controller Beharry in her k 1984 Annual Financial Report concerning hospitalization costs for bargaining Iunit employees. Commissioners Petrosky and Paluso also commented on this matter. **See p. 75 for motion. Announcements: I Chief Clerk made the fallowing announcements: � i 1. All County Offices ,will be closed on Friday, April 5th, in � observance of Good Friday. E 2. The April Prison Board Meeting has been re -scheduled from g Wednesday, April 10th, to Wednesday,April 17th. 3. The Commissioners meeting scheduled for Thursday, April llth, has been cancelled ',due to the Commissioners attending the g PSACC Seminar. € 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 duplication 1 1 or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 7 F- E MINUTE BOOK ; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS s 1. Shirley M. Young (1984 County Tax) 160 Galley Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane District No: 520 - Section No: 001=04-01 - Parcel No: 0028-00 E Total amount: $132.73 s S. S. No. 174-16-2122 2. Raymond H. Hamilton, Jr. P.O. Box 126 Finleyville, PA 15332 District: Union District No: 640 - Section No: Total amount: $189.80 S. S. No. 198-32-4632 (1984 County Tax) 010 - Parcel No: 0030-00 3. Louis E. & Rose R. Pogoreltz- (1985 County Tax) 509 Gladden Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg lst Ward Annex District No: 095 - Section No: 001-07-04 - Parcel No: Total amount: $169.81 S. S. No. 181-16-2358 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. 0011-00 Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting ,adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. F 4 E 'THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1985 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK P **Motion from p. 74: Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County, specifi- cally the Controller, is directed not to pay any sum out of County funds for any insurance premium for dependent health care for any employee affected by the surf charge brought by the Controller. Roll call vote taken: : Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. **NOTE: This is effective for the payment due on May 1, 1985.