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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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'Minute No. 106
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., February 27, 1986
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with
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the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso.
,Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; r
Administrative Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Hands,
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Clerk -Steno II; Floyd Laubham; Planning Commission; Jon Stevens, Observer-Reportetr;
Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG; and
j Bob Wieland handicap
ped Vietnam veteran; and Peter Elish, Financial Estate
t Planning.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any
corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 105, each member having received
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 105 be
approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for furnishing and delivering of
markers for veterans'graves be awarded to Atlas Alloys Company, Inc., for the
amount of $3,825.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bid for markers
for veterans' graves to Atlas Alloys Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,825.00.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board authorize the re -advertising
of bids for the furnishing and delivering of Interior Light Fixtures for the
Clerk of Courts Office.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk
to re -advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso -Yes; Mr. Petrosky-Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
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Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $36,931.31 -Medical Assistance
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2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $18,599.14 - Section 406, incurred costs -
August and September, 1985
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
New Business:
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for (1) summer
!supplies for the Joint Municipal Purchasing Program; and (2) Groceries and Staple
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for the Washington County Health Center and Jail for the three-month period of
:April thru June.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk
to advertise for bids 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
iproposal in the amount of $3,819.00 from S. A. Mancuso Printing Company of
:Washington, Pa., for the printing of 14,000 Cross Creek Park fishing maps.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the proposal of
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S. A. Mancuso Printing Company 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
Change Order #1 to the contract with Beaver Excavating Company relative to the
{Washington County Airport Runway and Taxiway Extension Project, Phase II. The
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Change Order increases the original contract by $177,030.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
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'Change Order to the contract with Beaver Excavating 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 a
!proposal to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for an
allocation of Bridge Housing Program funds in the total amount of $116,825.85 fo
the period of April 1, 1986 to June 30, 1987. These funds would be used by the
County to sub -contract with Serenity Farms, Inc., to establish a program that will
address the special needs of individuals who have become homeless in Washington
County.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
proposal and authorizing its submission to the Department of Public Welfare.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and"approval--a
request to authorize the approval of contracts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of
Western Pennsylvania for the new contract period of March 1, 1986 to January 1,
1987. It was noted that during this contract period, the County will pay a com-
�posite rate on all lines of coverage under the present plan as follows:
Blue Cross $ 92.00,
Blue Shield $ 42.97
Major Medical $ 14.20
Vision $ 2.67
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$151.84 Composite Rate
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It was also noted that the County will pay on a Prospective rating basis
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for Blue Shield, Major Medical and Vision and will pay Blue Cross on a Retro-
spective basis. The Retrospective deposit premium of $92.00 will be paid for
each employee per month with a maximum deposit premium of $107.00. Commissioner
Petrosky noted that with this new premium funding plan, the County can realize
over a period of time a savings of approximately $30,000 to $50,000. He also
noted that the new contract has been developed to correspond to the County's
budget year which will make the hospitalization costs a more reasonable figure
to budget in future years.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the approval
of contracts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western Pennsylvania 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
Right -of -Way Agreement with West Penn Power Company relative to County -owned
property located in Coal Center Borough.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Right -of -Way
;Agreement with West Penn Power Company as per above; and authorizing the Chairman,
of the Board to so execute.
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
Addendums to the Agreements with Attorneys Scott Spadafore and J. Preston Pizzi i
of the Public Defender's Office which decreases their contractual payments from
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$12,376.00 annually ($1,031.33 per month) to $5,928.00 annually ($494.00 per '
month), effective March 1, 1986. The decrease is due to the fact that they Willi
be reverting back to a part-time basis from a full-time basis due to the return
of Janette Baisley from maternity leave. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board
t an Addendum to the Agreement with Attorney Janette Baisley which increases her
contractual payment from $11,900.00 annually ($991.67 per month) to $12,376.00
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annually ($1,031.33 per month), effective March 1, 1986.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendums toy
the Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; -Mr. Petrosky - Yes;
Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Chef Clerk
-Hpresented to the Board for their consideration and approval
;the following travel requests:
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1. Request for Commissioners, Chief Clerk, Solicitor and
Program Directors to attend PSACC's Spring Seminar in
5 Harrisburg, Pa., on April 24-25, 1986.
2. Request for Dr. Barry Parks, Washington County Health
Center Administrator, to attend PACAH meetings in
s Indiana County on March 4, 1986, and Somerset, Pa.,
on April 11, 1986.
3. Request for David Suski or Linda Bell of JTPA to attend
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the following meetings:
a. Governor's Older Work Task Force Meeting
Harrisburg, Pa., on March 6, 1986
b. SDA Director's Meeting
Harrisburg, Pa., on March 5, 1986
4. Request for Franklin Lomago and Terry Chattaway of the
Sheriff's Office to attend training school at Greens-
burg, Pa., from March 17 - June 11, 1986.
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5. Request for Richard Brady of Domestic Relations to attend
DRAP meetings at State College, Pa., on April 20-22, 1986
and Cambria County on March 19-21, 1986 (plus two staff
members)
6. Request for Head Secretary in each magisterial district and
Christine Brady of Court Administrator's Office to attend
a training program sponsored by BMC Management Services,
r Inc., in Washington, Pa., on April 3-4, 1986.
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7. Request for two (2) Assistant District Attorneys to attend
a Trial Advocacy Course in Philadelphia, Pa., on May 4-8,
1986.
8. Request for employees of Adult Probation to attend sessions
as follows:
a. F. Filipponi - sponsored by U. S. Dept. of Justice,
National Academy of Corrections
Boulder, Colorado - March 10-14, 1986.
b. B. Morgan
R. Madvay - sponsored by Pa. Board of Probation
C. McQuaid and Parole,North Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
J. Meny on March 12, 1986.
C. R. Madvay - sponsored by Pa. Board of Probation
D. Tkach and Parole, North Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
on March 18-19, 1986.
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.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approva.
a Resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Escrow Deposit Agreement dated
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f BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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December 1, 1984, with Pittsburgh National Bank relative to the General Obligation_ __
Refunding Bonds, Series 1984-B.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
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Resolution and authorizing the proper officers to execute the Amendment Number
One as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
**PROCLAMATION
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:25 a.m.
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ATTEST:
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**Proclamation -
Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, Bob Wieland is a Vietnam veteran having served as
a combat medic in the U. S. Army, 25th Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wieland was severely injured, losing both legs,
in performing a valiant act of bravery in that war; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wieland continues to show great courage and
perseverance in attempting to journey across the United States
of America on his hands in order to raise financial support and
public awareness of the suffering of hunger throughout the world.
WHEREAS, the journey of Bob Wieland exemplifies the sacrifice
of the Vietnam veteran for this country; and
WHEREAS, Bob Wieland traversed Washington County, Pennsyl-
vania, in his three and half year trek from Southern California
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to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.; and
t WHEREAS, the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, wishes
to honor this citizen and recognize not only his achievement
in walking across America but also to recognize the integrity
and sacrifice of Bob Wieland and his goals.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of
Washington County honors the efforts of the physically handicapped
Vietnam veteran BOB WIELAND in his unselfish and courageous ¢
journey across America on his hands for -the cause of hunger; AND
FURTHER that the Commissioners proclaim and declare that BOB
WIELAND's life is an example of sacrifice and compassion for his
country and needy persons and is an inspiration to all.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
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Roll call vote taken:
E Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
iPhe Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Bob Wieland who then made a few continents#
relative to his journey.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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tMinute No. 107
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., March 6, 1986
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with
xthe following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso.
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;Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson;
Administrative Assistant Davis; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observe
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Reporter; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG; Scott Herrington, WJPA; and Natalie Eddy,
'Herald -Standard.
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. 1061,
each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 106 be
rapproved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
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1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $317,312.25 - Medical Assistance
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $6,239.62 - Van Emman Bridge
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
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a Resolution relative to the abandonment of the Patterson Run Bridge, also
known as Ten Mile Creek #25, located in Marianna Borough. Coroner Jackson made some I
comments relative to abandoning
Mr. Petrosky, this bridge.
Moved b y y, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
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Resolution.
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 ai
application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for an allocation of
County Liquid Fuel Tax funds in the amount of $185,000.00 for the purpose of re-
constructing Morrow Bridge #25 which spans Chartiers Creek. The estimated total
project cost is $165,000 and the additional $20,000 is to cover engineering and
inspection costs.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the application
to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso- Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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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
the following travel requests:
1. Request -for Linda Bell and David Wheeler of JTPA to attend
the Regression Model Conference in Harrisburg, Pa., on
March 10, 1986. a
2. Request for Stanley Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend
meeting of the Chief Adult Probation Officers Association
of Pennsylvania, at State College, Pa., on March 18-19, 1986.
3. Request for the following employees to attend a meeting of
the Tax Claim Bureau Association at New Stanton, Pa., on
March 14, 1986:
Evelyn Black
Patricia Moye
Bea Oliverio
Wayne Fleming
4. Request for Jeff Yates of Emergency Services to attend the
following training programs:
Basic Trauma Life Support Course
Harrisburg, PA
April 16-19, 1986
Farm Rescue
State College, PA
April 4-6 and April 19-20, 1986
Radiation Emergencies Preparedness (FEMA)
Emmitsburg, MD
June 2-6, 1986
5. Request for J. Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Services,
to attend a Breathing Apparatus Course sponsored by the
Washington County Firemen's Association in Washington,
Pa., on April 12-13, 1986.
6. Request for David Suski, JTPA Director, to attend a meeting
of the State Job Training Council in Harrisburg, Pa., on
March 11, 1986.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
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travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident
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thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
,Solicitor:
(TAX SALES)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the County Solicitor
=be authorized to petition the Court of Common Pleas for its approval to sell at
a Public Sale the following described properties to the highest bidder, presently,
'named, unless successfully outbid by other person or persons at the time of the
Public Sale, plus the cost in each case:
#ITEM ORIGINAL BIDDER DISTRICT & DESC. BID
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120-011-08-02-0001-00 P.O. Wash. County $250.00
Eighty Four Lumber Co. F.O. Shankovich, Tony
200 Route 519 Pt. Lots 763-764
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CANTON
120-011-09-01-0015-00
St. Clair, Douglas
860 Grove Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
DISTRICT & DESC.
P.O. Wash. County
F.O. Lewis, Ella
Lot 754
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D.B. 2188-429
3 120-011-09-02-0010-00 P.O. Wash. County
a Garrett, Dennis J. F.O. Bird, Wm. & Peter
R.D. #1, Box 341 Pt Lots 741 thru 744
Claysville, PA 15323 D.B. 2150-9
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130-009-03-01-0007-00
Migliori, Riccardo
630 Eighth Street
Donora, PA 15033
P.O. Wash. County
F.O. Haywood, Oscar Est.
Lot
D.B. 2188-437
5 LONG BRANCH
390-010-00-00-0005-00 P.O. Wash. County
Roscoe Sportsmen Assn. F.O. Dowler, Richard
Box 339 0.4 Acre Surf.
Roscore, PA 15477 D.B. 1146-185
6 WEST BROWNSVILLE
670-006-00-01-0026-00 P.O. Wash. County
Barnett, Steve F.O. Cherry, D.A. Et Al
427 Main Street Lots 150-151
W. Brownsville, PA 15417 D.B. 1353-638
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$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor Bassi presented to the board for their consideration and approv 1
;the following tax refunds.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplicati
nor over payment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Paul C. & Marsha Glemba (1985 County Tax)
R.D. #1, Box 561B
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield
District No: 320 - Section No: 004 - Parcel No: 0013-02
Total amount: $7.27
2. Charles Jr. & Theresa Abramski (1985 County Tax)
801 Walnut Street
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward
District No: 430 - Section No: 004-00-01 - Parcel No: 0008-00
s Total amount: $48.02
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:10 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
10:35 a.m. - Meeting re -convened for the purpose of opening bids. (Various biddl
entered the meeting.)
PHASE III Controller Beharry opened and read the following bid:
RUNWAY & TAXI-
WAY EXTENSION 1. The Beaver Excavating Company
(Washington 4650 Southway Street, S.W.
.County Airport) Canton, OH 44706
Total amount of bid: $1,764,389.21
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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2. Mashuda Corporation
21101 Route 19
Evans City, PA 16033
Total amount of bid: .$.1,856,111.16
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Atlas Services Corporation
P.O. Box 789
Uniontown, PA 15401
Total amount of bid: .$.21317,717.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Dick Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 10896
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Total amount of bid: $2,451,019.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc.
Route 18
Atlasburg, PA 15004
Total amount of bid: $2,833,259.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids for Phase III
,of the Washington County Airport Runway and Taxiway Extension 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
adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m.
,THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1986
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK