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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 84 - 9-19-1985 - COMMISSIONERrA MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA i FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS { Minute No. 84 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., September 19, 1985 x 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; Attorney George Retos of the Solicitor's 'Office; Barbara Davis, Administrative Assistant; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Roland Bourke and Terry Warco, Redevelopment Authority; C. Wayne Fleming, Chief Assessor; Gary Stokum and Eugene Painter, Conservation District; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; employees of the Tax Claim Bureau; Paul Amic, Canonsburg Borough ,Manager; James Matrogram, Canonsburg Borough Councilman; William Pihiou and Diana, Jordan, Central Chartiers Valley Chamber of Commerce; William Johnston, photographer from Canonsburg Borough; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Scott Langenfeld; WKEG; Kathie Warco, Observer -Reporter. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 83,= each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 83 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 Borough of Canonsburg with the cooperation of the Washington County Commissioners has been actively engaged in economic and commercial redevelopment activities; and WHEREAS, those activities included acquisition and demoli- tion of blighted properties within the Borough's business district in an effort to assemble parcels for new development; and WHEREAS, those activities have resulted in the expenditure of nearly $6.5 million through the Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, as a result of those activities, there has been in excess of $12.6 million in private investment in the Canons- burg business district represented by the construction of 25 a new businesses and professional buildings; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 1985, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce will recognize the Borough of Canonsburg's efforts by presenting the First Annual "Outstanding Pennsylvania Community t Award" to the Borough of Canonsburg at the Annual Pennsylvania Chamber Dinner. MINUTE ■ ■ 6 f BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Milo- '--1)0N0FWPA NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington that October 28, 1985, is hereby proclaimed "BOROUGH OF CANONSBURG DAY" in Washington County in recognition of q the presentation of the "Outstanding Pennsylvania Community Award" to the Borough of Canonsburg by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Pro- �clamation. ' ' k k Roll call vote taken: k Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. a � I Motion carried unanimously, F 'pp f 3 The Commissioners then presented the Proclamation to representatives of k I pCanonsburg Borough. The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dorothy f 4 `Plummer, employee of the Tax Claim Bureau, who is resigning after working for the: ,County for 21 years. Her resignation is effective September 23, 1985. Mrs. Plummer made some comments. Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the conservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic resources of Washington County, Pennsylvania, is of concern to the Washington County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Commissioners established the Washington County Conservation District on August 10, 1947, as a result of this concern for our resources; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Conservation District, as one of the 66 conservation districts in Pennsylvania, is playing a key role in developing and implementing programs and practices to protect the natural resources in Washington County and the Common- weath of Pennsylvania. E NOW, THEREFORE, the Washington County Commissioners proclaim the week of September 22 - 28, 1985, as CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEEK and urge all citizens to give recognition to the people involved in the Washington County Conservation District and participants in d their events and activities. � s Moved b Mr. Paluso seconded b Mr. Petrosky, I y y y, adopting the foregoing Pro -I Iclamation. k i Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, x F Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners then presented the Proclamation to Eugene Painter and fi � lGary Stokum of the Conservation District. f } Chairman Mascara noted the recent death of Robert Lee Adamson, a member of} s I 'the Conservation District and Planning Commission and also that of David Daniels,g k Ian employee of the Planning Commission and a former Deputy Controller. g[ F i I I s i d I 1 MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS --- PRINTMG Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board forV their consideration and a approval a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Proposal j for the North College Street Redevelopment Project. Mr. Bourke briefly explained # the details of this project. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Re - ,solution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - No; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried. $Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $257,249.49 - Medical Assistance 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $146Z272.00 - Child Welfare Services, period of 1-1-85 to 3-31-85 In reference to the Board's action taken on June 20, 1985 (Per Minute No. 73, page 130) approving the submission of an Application and Grant Agreement to PEMA relative to the County's Radiological Emergency Response Plan, it was noted that .since that time, the State has reduced the available funding amount. Therefore, it was necessary for the County to re -submit the application, changing the amount requested from $19,606.00 to $7,435.00. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, ratifying the foregoing change in the application to PEMA as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a s policy to be adopted relative to employee work -related injuries/sick leave occur-; xences in connection with the SEIU labor agreement. The Board directed that this; matter be held in abeyance for further review. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a renewal Agreement with J. R. Kruppa and Associates for the provision of consulta- 4 ;tive speech and hearing services to the Washington County Health Center. The a cAgreement is effective September 24, 1985, thru September 23, 1986, and the hourl� =rate remains the same at $20.00 per hour, j Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, renewing the Agreement with! J. R. Kruppa and Asso-ciates as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 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 a I _ ra request to approve an application for Liquid Fuels Tax Funds in the amount of 45,000 for West Middletown Borough. It was noted that this request is for the pu�- ;pose of reimbursing said municipality for its cooperative efforts relative to the! F !Cross Creek Park Project. (Similar applications were approved for other munici- g =palities located in the Cross Creek region at the last meeting.) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the application zfor Liquid Fuels Tax Funds 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 ; t tithe following travel requests: 4 1. Request for the Commissioners and Directors of Administration, F Planning and Human Services to attend the PSACC Fall Legisla- tive Conference at Harrisburg, Pa., on October 21-22, 1985. 2. Request for William Sember, Director of Planning, to attend a Solid Waste Management Workshop at York, Pa., on October 22 - 23, 1985. 3. Request for David Suski, JTPA Director, to attend a Pennsylvania Service Delivery Area meeting at Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 26, 1985,: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing i Itravel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident ;thereto. Roll call vote taken: E Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, ' Y :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 re quests. ? Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their acceptance a DER Water Ob- ! �struction and Encroachment Permit relative to the flan Emman Bridge. � r Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, accepting the Permit as peri above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute, S I Roll call vote taken: ! Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. t 4 Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a I 1proposal in the amount of $980.00 from Richard E. Haines of Washington, Pa., for :plaster and patch work at various locations throughout the Courthouse, s h Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, accepting the proposal from! 11Richard E. Haines as per above. Roll call vote taken: s Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS iRd21K 4ifINTING '8 DORORIC PA` _,A _.. .. un_ . .... � Solicitor: Attorney George Retos of the Solicitor's Office 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: 1. Emelio A. Defilippo, 136 N. Jefferson Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Houston District No: 360 - Section No: Total amount: $32.48 S. S. No. 167-03-2450 2. The Washington Hospital 155 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane District No: 600 - Section No: Total amount: $162.47 Tax I.D. 25-0965600 3. Eugene L. Allegre Box 4 Bunola, PA 15020 District: Carroll District No: 130 - Section No: Total amount: $13.10 S. S. No. 203-36-7226 4. Samuel J. Lauricia �7.Meadow Inn 111 Braun Drive McMurray, PA 15317 District: Chartiers District No: 170 - Section No: Total amount: $335.15 S. S. No. 184-18-4622 Roll call vote taken: (1985 County Tax) 014-00-02 - Parcel No: 0002-00 (1985 County Tax) 004 - Parcel No: 0042-OOA (1985 County Tax) 007 - Parcel No: 0006-00 (1985 County Tax) 017-06-05 - Parcel No: 0014-01 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 10.:15 a.m. - Meeting recessed. 10:40 a.m. - Meeting re -convened for the purpose of opening of bids. (Richard Glance and Tom Zibrida of the Planning Commission entered the meeting) Roger Metcalfe of the Controller's Office opened and read the following bids: ,McDOWELL BRIDGE RE -SURFACING 1, Black Top Paving Co., Inc. ;PROJECT 150 W. Beau Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $35,950.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid, 2. Ray Maggi Construction 3 Youngstown Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $6,600.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3, Clairton Slag, Inc. P.O. Box 10884 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Total amount of bid: $19,749.32 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 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 the bids for the McDow� 1 'Bridge Re -surfacing Project be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting ad- journed at approximately 10:42 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: Z44 AV 1985 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK