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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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Washington County Commissioners
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Washington, Pa,, August 22, 1985
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The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the
;following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Al�
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,so being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Roland Bourke, Executi e
Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Steve Hall, Washington County Housing
Authority; Barbara Davis, Administrative Assistant; Earl Bugaile, Public Relation;
"Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; J. Bracken Burns, Emergency Services; Linda Hands,
=Clerk -Steno II; Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens,
aObserver-Reporter; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG and Marcy Braunstein, representative
from the Central Blood Bank.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
'and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 79,
each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 79 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 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 developments and
education to 32 member hospitals in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Central Blood Bank maintains a permanent
center in the City of Washington as well as providing mobile
operations throughout the two -county area; and
WHEREAS, during the summer months, the supply of blood
within the Central Blood Bank reaches low levels and creates
severe shortages for many blood types; and
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WHEREAS, the Central Blood Bank will attempt to fore-
stall any problems in the area with a Special Blood Donor
k Week during August 26 - 31, 1985, at which time the Washington
Collection Center will be seeking donations from the community
at large.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County
Commissioners joins the Central Blood Bank in its appeal t
for blood donors during Washington County Blood Donor Week, !
and that we encourage the citizens of this county to be part
of "A County Committed to Sharing Life"' by participating in this
appeal.
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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. 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.
Chairman Mascara presented the Proclamation to Marcy Braunstein of the Cen-�
tral Blood Bank who then made a few comments.
Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval a Resolution amending the permitted land uses and
building controls and regulations related to the disposition and development of
Parcel No. 12 in the Washington Central City Urban Renewal Project No. Penna. R-98
in the City of Washington. Mr. Bourke briefly explained the details of the project.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing Re-
solution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bourke also presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
a Resolution authorizing an Option Agreement for participation in the Industrial
Development of 2.393 acres in North Strabane Township. Mr. Bourke briefly ex-
plained the details of this project.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Re-
solution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to:
the following projects:
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1. X-Mark Industries exercises Option Agreement for purchase
of land at Arden - South Strabane Township
2. Commencement of Weatherization Program
NOTE: Steve Hall of the Housing Authority gave a
brief explanation of the Weatherization Program
(Lou Lignelli entered the meeting)
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
PEMARS Repeater Site Agreement whereby the County grants and conveys to the Penn
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sylvania Emergency Management Agency the use of the County's facilities at
Mt. Wheeler. Mr, J. Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Services, briefly ex-
plained some of the details of this agreement.
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. Petrosky, seconded by M- Paluso, approving the PEMARS Repeator
.Site Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
k Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. P
Motion carried unanimously.
Relative to the Section 203 Transport Lion Program, Chief Clerk presented
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'to the Board for their consideration and approval Amendments to Agreements with
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the following taxicab providers which extends the termination dates from June 30,
;1985 to December 31, 1985;
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Orsini Taxi Service - Canonsburg Colonial Taxi & Paratransit '
GG&C Bus Company - Washington Services - Bethel Park E
Mon Valley Taxi - Monessen Presbyterian Assoc. on Aging -
Washington
Donora Taxi - Donora City Taxi - Monongahela
Southwestern Pa. AAA, (Div. of Mon Valley H&W Council) - Monessen
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Amendments to the Agreements with Taxicab Providers.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Relative to the Section 406 Transportation Program, Chief Clerk presented,
to the Board for their consideration and approval an Amendment to the Agreement
with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which increases the original ,
agreement by $60,758.00, thus making the total maximum compensation $138,778.00
(original agreement was in the amount of $78,020.00).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Amendment to
and authorizing
'the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above; the Chairman of
the Board to so
Roll call vote taken: execute.
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval any
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uAddendum to the proposal dated December 11, 1984, submitted by McDonald Associate$
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Engineering of Charleroi, Pa., relative to a property survey for the Washington
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.County Airport Expansion Project. The Addendum increases the original proposal
Ifrom $1,375.00 to $1,524.00 (increase of $149.00) and is for additional engineeri>n
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?services required for setting stakes every 100 feet in order to establish the pro-
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perty line.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum to
tithe proposal submitted by McDonald Associates Engineering as per above.
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Mr. Paluso - Yes;,Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETR JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Land Lease with Execujet, Inc,, for the construction of a hangar at the Washington
County Airport. The initial term of the agreement is for a period of five years,
commencing August 1, 1985 and ending July 31, 1990, at an annual rental rate of
$3,734.00, payable on a monthly basis.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Land Lease
with Execujet, Inc., as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that at the request of Thorp, Reed and Arm-
strong, the firm authorized to conduct a study of the off -base users at the
Washington County Airport, it,is necessary for the Board to rescind its action
of July 25, 1985, (See Minute No. 76, p. 161) due to the fact that Thorp, Reed
and Armstrong discovered that the study they were to perform may conflict with
a client that they already represent.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, rescinding action taken by
the Board at its meeting of July 25, 1985, relative to Thorp, Reed and Armstrong
conducting a study of off -base users at the Washington County Airport as per a-
bove.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk made reference to action taken by the Board on November 29,
1984, (Per Minute No. 46, p, 482) relative to submission of an application to the
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for funding under the Dog Law Enforcement;
Program. Chief Clerk noted that since that time the Department of Agriculture
has had a change in procedures and has requested that applicationsfor funding bey
re -submitted.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconlded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the re -submission
of an application on behalf of 37 municipalities located in the County to the
r Department of Agriculture for funding under the Dog Law Enforcement Program 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 Change Order to the existing contract with DeLattre
Corporation who has been engaged to refurbish the fan as a result of the damage
at the Washington County Jail. The Change Order is for additional work requireda
to refinish the shaft, install new bearings for the electric motor and replace
a drive pulley that is badly worn for a cost not to exceed $885.00.
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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, authorizing a Change Order
to the contract with DeLattre Corporation as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
I Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the JTPA Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
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consideration and approval an Agreement with Greene County Vocational Technical
School for the provision of classroom training at a cost not to exceed $17,500.001
,The term of the agreement shall be from August 23, 1985 thru June 30, 1986.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing 4
;Agreement with Greene County Vocational Technical School.
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 Cliff Standard to serve as a Posting Clerk for the Tax Claim
Bureau at the compensation of $10.00 per posting.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement with
Cliff Standard 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 travel requests:
1. Request for Kenneth Baker and Michael Fagella of the
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District Attorneys Office to attend a police training
course at the State Police Academy at Hershey, Pa., on
November 21-22, 1985. F
2. Request for David Suski of JTPA to attend an Economic
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Development Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on August 22,
? 1985.
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:
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 Count
Controller and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel rei
quests. ,
Solicitor:
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board authorize payment of the follo'
ping invoices:
1. Farview State Hospital - $27,240,00
For Inmates: D. Bell - $16,200.00
M. Kampo - $11,040.00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS k WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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2. Norristown State Hospital - $4,200.00
For Inmate: Ben DFAntonio
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the payment of
'the foregoing invoices.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried.
Solicitor Bassi advised the Board of an Opinion and Final Order dated
August 13, 1985, issued by Judges Terputac, Gladden and Bell which denied a Motion
for Post Trial Relief filed on behalf of Controller Beharry relative to the Wash-
ington County Health Center pharmacist matter (Sollon), No. 221 Feb. Term, 1985,
A.D.
Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m.
10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - 1.
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Ballot Cards and Pages
15-Passenger Van
Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids:
BALLOT 1, Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
CARDS 799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
The following options may be bidded upon:
A. The quantity of ballot cards requested
in b 1 ank form
B. The quantity of ballot cards requested
with printing as shown per Enclosures
(Printing on back side only)
C. Cost of printing only, as per Enclosures
on number of blank ballot cards requested
(1) Printing on one side of
ballot cards
(2) Printing on both sides of
ballot cards
NO BID
$70.90 per M (1000)
Freight Incl.
NO BID
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
,BALLOT
,PAGES 1, Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Approximately 7000 official ballot pages (170 lb.
stock). Color as specified by County Board of
Elections. Price per thousand for pages furnished $1,495.55
Approximately 4000 absentee ballot booklets (16 lb.
stock). Color as specified by County Board of Elections
assembled and stapled by precinct. Price per thousand
furnished $ 698.00
Approximately 22,000 official specimen ballot pages
reduced for election districts to be printed on a
single sheet by precinct (172 x 222 max, size) uni-
form in stock. Color as specifed by County Board of
Elections. Price per thousand for ballot pages
furnished $ 298.65
Two specimen ballots reduced on a single sheet by
precinct (172 x 22 max, size) for each party or
political body for each election district in which
candidates of such party or political body are to
be voted for. All ballots will be arranged in alpha-
betical order for the entire County or for any other
district as applicable, The rolls of ballots will
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
be wrapped and marked with the name of the party
(parties) and body (bodies), Approximately 1500
ballots. Total for all parties $300.00 ;
7 single sets for each party of specimen ballot
pages reduced on single sheet by precinct (172 x
22z max. size) uniform in stock, Sets to be printed
in quantities and bound as follows: i
Proofs 2 Bound
Party 2 Bound
Elections 2 Bound t
Judges 1 Not Bound
Color as specified by County Board of Elections.
Price per 7 sets for each party furnished $370.00
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t For printing, binding and delivering of any re-
run of ballot pages of any election district be-
cause of an error on the part of any county employee. }
Minimum charge per district for re -run of 10 ballot
pages or less $ 24.95
Charges per 10 re --run ballot pages for the same
district in addition to minimum charge $ 16.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Paluso, that the bids for the Ballot
Pages and Ballot Cards be avarded to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, INC., of Donora, Pa.,
subject to the review of the Election Office; these being the only bids received
in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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=VAN 1. Scott Motors
Beau at Jefferson
P.O. Box 516
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $15,316.00
c 2. Target Ford
P.O. Box 218 3
Monroeville, PA 15146
Total amount of bid: $15,840.68
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the 15-
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Passenger Van be tabled for further review.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
9 There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m.
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