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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. -75
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 18, 1985
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioner Petrosky and Paluso. Absent being:
;Commissioner Mascara. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi;
;Robert Umstead, Redevelopment Authority; Coroner Jackson; Barb Davis, Administra-
tive Assistant; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard; Jim
!Jefferson, WJPA; Barb Miller, Observer -Reporter; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG; and Ron
Chromulak, VFW State Chairman, POW/MIA's.
Vice -Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
=.and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 74,
each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 74 be approved
as,written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
,Special Order of Business:
Commissioner Petrosky read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Vietnam War ended ten years ago, but over 2,000
servicemen remain unaccounted for in spite of continous efforts of
the American people to obtain information on their whereabouts; and
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WHEREAS, the communist government in Vietnam has continually
denied knowledge of Americans who are either Missing -in -Action or
Prisoners -of -War; and
WHEREAS, Washington County has offered its support to the
families of the POW/MIA's and became the first county in the nation
to fly the POW/MIA Flag until all of the missing Americans are
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accounted for; and
WHEREAS, the nation will show its support for the release of
information of the POW/MIA's with a POW/MIA Recognition Day on
July 19, 1985.
ThEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners
joins in the observance of POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY, and that we call
upon all residents of the County to join their fellow Americans f
in renewing their support of the Vietnam POW/MIA's and their families.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Pro-
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ilamation.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
= Motion carried unanimously.
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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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Commissioner,Petrosky then presented the Proclamation to Ron Chromulak, VFW
State Chairman, POW/MIA's. Some comments were made.
Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval a Resolution approving execution of a Sub -Divi-
sion Plan for the Washington County Industrial Park in North Strabane Township.
Mr. Umstead briefly explained the details of this project.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Re-
solution.
Roll call vote taken: ;
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Solicitor Bassi advised the Board that the Director of Parks and Recreation
has recommended that the bid for the 1985 Model Pontoon Boat for Cross Creek Park#
be awarded to the lowest bidder, Boat World of Aliquippa, Pa., for the total amount
of $6,800.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid for the 1985
Model Pontoon Boat to Boat World as per above; this being the lowest responsible
bid received in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi advised the Board that it has been recommended that the
Laundry Detergent portion of the Housekeeping Supplies bid be awarded to the low-=
est bidder, Clean Systems of Pittsburgh, Pa., at a cost of $44.00 per 100 lb, cont-
;tainer for a total of $1,760.00 (40 containers).
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the Laundry Deter- j
.gent portion of the Housekeeping Supplies bid to Clean Systems as per above; thisF
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,being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the specifications.
NOTE: As per the bid specifications, the quantity of the bid item is an estimate;
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therefore, the foregoing amount could increase or decrease, depending on
quantity used.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi advised the Board that it has been recommended that the bids
sfor the Disposable Briefs for the Washington County Health Center be awarded to
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;the lowest bidder, Penn Medical Supply, Inc., of McMurray, Pa., as follows:
Disposable Briefs - Medium $11,175.00
Disposable Briefs - Large $ 6,675.00
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TOTAL $17,850.00
He also noted that the bids for the Disposable Underpads are still being re-
viewed and recommended that they continue to be tabled.
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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, awarding the bid for the Dis�
posable Briefs for the Washington County Health Center to Penn Medical Supply, Inc.,
:as per above; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with }
the specificattons; also, to continue to table for further review the bids for
,the Disposable Underpads as per above. ,
,NOTE: As per the bid specifications, the quantites of the bid items are estimates;;
therefore, the foregoing amounts could increase or decrease, depending on
quantities used.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. F
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: ;
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $126,183.49 - Medical Assistance
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $44,927.00 - Department of Transportation -
Section 203 Program
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the;
following proposals from KMG Main Hurdman of Pittsburgh, Pa,:
1. Proposal to examine the financial statements of the
Children & Youth Social Service Agency for the fis-
cal reporting period of July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985.
Charges will not exceed $14,900.00 plus out-of-pocket
expenses.
2. Proposal to perform a fiscal Audit on subcontractor,
Try -Again Homes, Inc., for the fiscal reporting period
of July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985. Charges will not ex-
ceed $3,300.00 plus out-of-pocket expenses.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the proposals sub-E
mitted by KMG Main Hurdman as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes,
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Motion carried unanimously.
f Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
,Agreement with Meucci Engineering, Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., for the purpose of
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=providing engineering and professional services in managing the reconstruction of`
the boiler room as a result of the fire at the Jail that occurred in January of
11984. The total amountof the services will not exceed $8,000.00.
approving the Agreement with!
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky,
,Meucci Engineering, Inc., as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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In reference to the JTPA Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
their consideration and approval a request to amend the lease agreement with Lee-, '
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land by increasing the monthly rental from $400 to $425 per month, effective
August 1, 1985.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, amending the lease agreement4
with Leeland as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
request to authorize the purchase of a portion of the current telephone equipment;
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system from AT&T Information Systems, Inc., which is no longer necessary for the e
County Office Building and be transferred for use to the Washington County Health#
Center. In addition, the purchase includes new multi -button and single line sets,
along with installation and wiring costs. Cost of the system is not to exceed
$21,726.46.
Commissioner Petrosky made a few comments relative to this matter.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the purchase of
a portion of the current telephone equipment system from AT&T Information Systems,
Inc., as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Omni Evaluation Services, Inc., for professional services in con- k
nection with the appraisal of the McGraw -Edison facility located in the Borough
`of Canonsburg. The purpose of the appraisal would be to estimate a current mar-
Iket value of the unencumbered fee simple interest in the real estate. Fees for
this appraisal will range from $20,000 to $25,000 plus expenses.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the proposal from
10mni Evaluation Services, Inc., as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
;Right -of -Way Agreement with West Penn Power Company for land situnte in North
:Franklin Township, adjoining properties of Vankirk Road, relative to the Washing
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,ton County Airport Expansion Project.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Right -of -Way
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;Agreement with West Penn Power Company as per above and authorizing its executio ,
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subject to the approval of the County Solicitor.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYL.VANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. `
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a 4
Memorandum of Agreement with Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local;
585, relative to the interpretation and application of Article XII, Section 1,
;Vacations, under the labor agreement.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing
HMemorandum of Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Peter Celani has been recommended
for reappointment to the Washington County Authority for a five-year term, ex-
�piring December 31, 1989.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, reappointing Mr. Peter Celani
to the Washington County Authority as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
request to renew the -Agreement with Colleen C. Allison, R.R.A., as Medical Record
Consultant for the Washington County Health Center for a one-year period of July 1,
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1985 to July 1, 1986-, at -the same rate of $30.00 per hour.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, renewing the agreement with
Colleen C. Allison as Medical Records Consultant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for winter supplies
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Jor the Joint Purchasing Program.
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fi Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk
,to advertise for bids as per above,
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a p
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Supplemental Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which
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gallows the Department of Transportation to perform the required right-of-way
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,,acquisition relative to the VanEmman Bridge Project.
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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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Moved>by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr.Petrosky, approviiig' the foregoing-'Siipple�--
mental Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following travel requests:
1. Request for Dr. Barry Parks, Washington County Health
Center Administrator, to attend the Annual PACAH Con-
vention to be held in Erie, Pa., on August 11-15, 1985.
2. Request for Linda Bell of the JTPA Office to attend a
meeting of the Pennsylvania Service Delivery Area in
Harrisburg, Pa., on July 25, 1985.
3, Request for employees of Adult Probation to attend
training sessions sponsored by the Pa:Board of Pro-
bation and Parole as follows:
Felicia Filipponi - Erie, Pa. - July 29-30, 1985
Cindy McQuaid
Bruce Morgan - State College, Pa.
John Pankopf July 31 - August 1, 1985
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel
requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident thereto.
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 re-
quests.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Purim
chase of Service Agreements with the following providers for FY85-86 relative to
the Children & Youth and MH/MR Programs:
Children & Youth
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Ward Home Family Counseling & Advocacy Services
The Second Mile Diversified Human Services, Inc.
MH/MR Program
Sherwood Hall, Inc. Stukes Center, Inc.
Keystone City Residence, Inc.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Purchase of
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;Service Agreements as per above. ;
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Letter of Agreement with Attorney Daniel W. Whalen as Mental Health Review Officer
for the period of July 1, 1985 thru December 31, 1985, at a rate of $1,333.33 per'
month.
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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, approving the Letter of Agree-
ment with Attorney Daniel W. Whalen as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for an additional bid for
RFood and Staples for the Washington County Health Center. It was noted that at E
!the time the previous authorization was approved, there had been an underestimate!
:of items needed due to the admittance of additional patients into the Health
:Center,
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk ;
;to advertise for an additional bid for Food and Staples for the Washington County;
'Health Center as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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 or
overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1985
1. Mary Van Eman Soffel (Personal Property Tax)
203 Old Oak Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317
S. S. No. 172-20-4826
Total amount: $20.28
2. Mike Panjuscsek
510 W. College Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Jefferson
District No: 380 - Section No:
Total amount: $4.56
r 3. Charleroi Fed. S & L Assn. for
Anthony J. Dury
First St. & McKean Ave.
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Carroll
District No: 130 - Section No:
Total amount: $22.14
S. S. No. 207-28-2887
4. Welby G. & Theresa Courtney
154 Canterbury Lane
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No:
Total amount: $25.17
S. S. No. 481-34-8045
5. Jerry A. Lindsay
R.D. #1, Box 167
Coal Center, PA 15423
District: Speers
District No: 610 - Section No:
Total amount: $113.32
S. S. No. 181-44-9351
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(1985 County Tax)
015-01-02 - Parcel No: 0002-00
(1985 County Tax)
003 - Parcel No: 0039-00
(1985 County Tax)
010-03-05 - Parcel No: 0014-00
(1985 County Tax)
027-00-04 - Parcel No: 0008-00
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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
6. Terrance D. Syrek (1985 Personal Property Tax)
810 Summerlea Avenue
Washington, PA 15063
S. S. No. 173-24-1604
Total amount: $59.58
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
two Indentures with South Strabane Township for sanitary sewers of the South Straw
,bane Township Sanitary Authority. Solicitor Bassi recommended that a condition
of the Indentures should be the consolidation in writing of the proposal that was;
made by the Township that the Township would not charge the County any assessment'
until the County either developed the property or sold it to some private developer.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing In-
dentures with South Strabane Township and that the condition as recommended by
Solicitor Bassi be inserted into the Indentures as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:25 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1985
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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