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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
Washington, Pa., September 25, 1986,
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the
Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso. Absent being:
Commissioner Petrosky, who is ill. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore;
Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Bill Sember and Rod Kornrumpf, Planning
Commission; President Judge Gladden; Mary Drewitz, Court Administrator; Henry
Fiumelli, Human Services Director; J. Bracken Burns and Dave Smith, Emergency
Services; Larry Spahr, Director of Elections; Barbara Davis, Administrative
Assistant; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Young, Clerk -Steno II; Jon
Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG; Julie
LaCaffinie, Brownsville Telegraph; Robin Huhn, 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 Nos.
129 and 130, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving Minute Nos. 129 a
130 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara noted that Minute No. 131 would be held in abeyance.
Special Order of Business:
Larry Spahr, Director of Elections, announced that the Pennsylvania Departl
ment of State has established a Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame to honor citizens
with exemplary voting records. He stated that membership to the Voter Hall of
Fame wil be open to all Pennsylvania registered voters who have voted in every
November election for which they were eligible for at least fifty years. Appli-
cations for membership can be obtained at the Election Office.
Old Business: Bids
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Groceries
and Staples for the Washington County Health Center and Jail for the period of
October 1 thru December 31, 1986, be awarded to the following vendors for the per
unit costs as listed in theix bid proposals and in accordance with the specifi-
cations (see contracts for the actual purchased items).
JAIL
H. F. Behrhorst & Son
Superior Coffee Company
HEALTH CENTER
H. F. Behrhorst & Son
Superior Coffee Company
Bernard Food Industries
Paper Products Company
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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. Mascara, that the bids for the groceries
and staples for the Washington County Health Center and Jail be awarded as per
above; these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with the
specifications.
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NOTE: As per the bid specifications, the quantities of the bid items are esti-
mates; therefore the total quantities could increase or decrease, depending
on quantities used. I
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the breathing apparatus, spate
cylinders and activated radio interfaces for the Emergency Services Department
be awarded to I. S. Resources, Inc., of Allison Park, Pa., for the amount of
$10,090.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid for the
breathing apparatus, spare cylinders and activated radio interfaces for EMS as
per above; this being the only bid received in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. -
(Lou Lignelli entered the meeting)
Chief_ Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
a License Agreement with Montgomery County relative to Washington County's use o
Montgomery County's computer software, without charge, in connection with imple-
mentation of the judicial information system. Both Judge Gladden and Mary Drewi z,
Court Administrator, commented on this project.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, to accept the License Agre
ment as per above as su:b_mitted by Montgomery County and reviewed by the Court
Administrator and County Solicitor's Office and authorizing the execution there-
of.
REMARKS: Mr. Paluso requested that the Court Administrator furnish to the
Commissioners a monthly progress report on this project.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Henry
Fiumelli, the County's first Human Services Director, who is resigning effective
September 26, 1986.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference
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to the following project:
1. Moore Road Waterline Extension Project - South Franklin Township
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Donald Swogger for the provision of maintenance consultant and
training to the maintenance staff of the Washington County Health Center on a
per diem basis (62 hours). The total cost of the agreement shall not exceed
$3,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
Agreement with Donald Swogger.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
REMARKS: Commissioner Paluso recommended that the Chief Clerk inform the
Personnel Director and the Washington County Health Center
Administrator, in writing, to keep strict and accurate records
relative to Mr. Swogger's hours of employment so that the number
of sessions does not exceed thirty (30) as stated in the contract.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Agreement with J. F. Kruppa and Associates relative to the pro-
vision of speech therapy services at the Washington County Health Center. The
Addendum extends the Agreement for an indefinite period at the same hourly rate
of $20.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum to
the Agreement with J. F. Kruppa and Associates as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Service Agreement with Community Care, Inc., for the provision of RN's and LPN's
at the Washington County Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
Service Agreement with Community Care, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for (1) printing
of the 1987 Tax Duplicate Binders; and (2) annual maintenance covering county -own
typewriters.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the Chief Clerk
to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chef Clem presented to the Board for t eir consideration and approval th
proposed 1986/87 Plan to coordinate Washington County's allocation under the $8
;Million Food Program to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the proposed 1986/87
!Plan as per above; and designating the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation
,as the lead agency to administer the program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
application for an allocation of County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of
$16,080.00 from the Borough of Charleroi relative to the signalization project of
the 8th Street railroad crossing.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approvinq the Liquid Fuels
Tax Funds Application as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Addendum No. 1 to Remedial Action Agreement No. DE-RO04-85AL27603 which allows t
DOE to repair the riprap along County property located at the West Bank of Chartiors
Creek behind 702 Latimer Avenue.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendum to
the Remedial Action Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the
(Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Henry Badzik entered the meeting)
Chief Clerk advised the Board that subsequent to the last meeting, Chief
Deputy Sheriff Littleton informed the Board that due to scheduling problems, the
Allegheny County Sheriff's deputies that were assiqned to guard prisoner James
Talley at Allegheny General Hospital are to be paid by their_ rate of pay instead
of the previously authorized rate of $50.00 per shift. (See p.F459 for further
reference). Some discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing that the Alleghe
County Sherifff's deputies be paid by their_ rate of pay instead of the previously
authorized rate of $50.00 per 8-hour shift as per above and therefore approving
payment of an invoice from the Alleqheny County Sheriff's Office in the amount of!
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$ 99 1. 7 2 for guard services.
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oii caii vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following travel requests:
1. Wayne Fleming, Chief Assessor, to travel to MontgQmery
County to evaluate its computerized court system on
September 30 - October 2, 1986.
2. Ronald Davis of JTPA to attend a Minority Business
Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on September 26, 1986.
3. Robin Griffith of Juvenile Probation to attend a
Juvenile Court Justice Commission Conference/Awards
Program in Hershey, Pa., on October 1-3, 1986.
4. Audrey Fine and Lou Ellen Smith of the Washington
County Health Center to attend a seminar on "Nursing
Assessment and Management of the Confussed Elderly
Client" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 6,I1986.
5. John Litz, Children & Youth Director, to attend the
Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators Quarterly
Meeting in Pittsburg, Pa., on October 22-23, 1986.
6. Five staff members of Children & Youth to'attend a conference
sponsored by the Three Rivers Adoption Council in Pitts-
burgh, Pa., on October 10, 1986.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident
thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for the Medical
Assistance Program at the Washington County Health Center for both intermediate
and skilled care.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare; and authorizing
the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approvz
the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplicatipn
or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. James & Doris Welsh (1986 County Tax)
%Jefferson Arms Apt. 106 S. S. No. 162-46-8381 - James
1321 Old State Highway S. S. No. 209-05-5621 - Doris
Floreffe, PA 15025
District: Roscoe
District No: 560 - Section No:
Total amount: $26.00
002-00-03 - Parcel No: 0015-00
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j` _2 :-i�ona-fd & -fir ssci- is impson 1( ounty TaXi �
1605 Bedillion Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin l
District No: 590 - Section No: 003 - Parcel No: 0012-04
Total amount: $50.06
! S. S. No. 206-42-1121
3. John & Mary Kubalak
R.D. #4, Box 169E
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Smith
District No: 570 - Section No:
Total amount: $42.82
S. S. No. 206-03-8435
(1986 County Tax)
011-04-00 - Parcel No: 0022-00
4. Martha Abraham (Farrah Albert Est.) (1986 County Tax)
Box 122
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: East Bethlehem
District No: 260 - Section No: 014-00-02 - Parcel No: 0016-00
Total amount: $17.51
S. S. No. 160-38-9708
5. Landmark Savings Assn. for
William Warnock
335 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
District: Smith
District No: 570 - Section No:
Total amount: $109.83
S. S. No. 193-50-6599
6. Ruth Staranko
R.D. #1, Box 577G
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield
District No: 320 - Section No:
Total amount: $11.99
S. S. No. 198-32-4418
(1986 County Tax)
019 - Parcel No: 0030-01
(1984 and 1985 County Tax4s)
010-01-04 - Parcel No: 0004-00
7. Clifford F. & Althea B. Bailey (1986 County Tax)
Box 233
Millsboro, PA 15348
District: East Bethlehem (2 parcels)
District No: 260 - Section No: 006-00-04 - Parcel Nos: 0021-00
0022-00
Total amount: $52.77
S. S. No. 175-14-4649
8. Stephen J. & Mildred V. Mihelic
398 Wilbert Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount: $458.90
S. S. No. 221-03-9426A
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(1986 Personal Property Tx)
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approva
the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 81, for
property situate in Long Branch Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on April 25, 1940, and being described as Lot -Bounded on North by George Myers,
West & East by the Road, on the South by John H. Gregg, situate in Long Branch
Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of
William Hixenbaugh be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from
LONG BRANCH BOROUGH; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing
districts involved: California Area School District - 8-22-86 and Long Branch
Borough - 9-15-86.
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property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold at
T. T. Sale 1928, and being described as Lot 142, Berry Plan, situate in Smith
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of
Anna M. Turner be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from MICHAEL &
PATRICIA A. MILLER; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing
districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 7-23-86 and Smith Town-
ship - 8-4-86.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 83, for
property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold at
T. T. Sale 1926, and being described as 4 Lots, 136-137-138-139, Berry Plan,
situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed
in the name of Annie Magness be approved and that the sum of $400.00 be accepted
from MICHAEL & PATRICIA A. MILLER; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent
of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 7-23-8E
and Smith Township - 8-4-86.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 84, for
property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold at
T. T. Sale 1928, and being described as Lot 179, Berry Plan, situate in Smith
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of
August Moret be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from MICHAEL &
PATRICIA A. MILLER; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing
districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 7-23-86 and Smith Town-
ship - 8-4-86.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 85, for
property situate in South Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 9, 1985, and being described a 1980 Challenger Trailer, situatE
in South Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assesses
in the name of Mary Till be approved and that the sum of $1,017.53 be accepted
from GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT COMPANY; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent
of the taxing districts involved: McGuffey School District - 8-27-86 and South
Franklin Township - 4-2-86.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 86, for
property situate in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 8, 1969, and being described as 0.8152 Ac. Surf., 1 Sty Fr Hse,
DB 1242-372, situate in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
and formerly assessed in the name of Orval J. Naylor be approved and that the
sum of $1,500.00 be accepted from LILY M. HARTER; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of the taxing districts involved: Trinity Area School District -
8-25-86 and South Strabane Township - 7-11-86.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 87, for;
property situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pannsylvania,
s sold on November 12, 1964, and being described as Lot 267, Gayman Plan, 66-5-145„
situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly;
assessed in the name of J. D. Iams be approved and that the sum of $181.13 be a
accepted from JAMES A & CHARLOTTE M. OTTENA; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of the taxing district involved: Beth -Center School District - 6-25-86
and West Bethlehem Township - 7-11-86. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 88, for
property situate in West Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 10, 1984, and being described as Hse 2 Sty Fr, Lot 3, DB 1118-483,
situate in West Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly
assessed in the name of Grant & Della Hilberry, (PO) Blaine E. & Anne Allum be
approved and that the sum of $160.95 be accepted from BLAINE E. & ANNE ALLUM;
the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved:
McGuffey School District - 8-27-86 and West Finley Township - 6-4-86. (THIS IS
A REPURCHASE)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:35 a.m. - Meeting recessed.
10:40 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening bids.
Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids:
TRUCK FOR Controller Beharry noted that there were no bids feceived for the
EMERGENCY truck for Emergency Services.
SERVICES
BALLOT 1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
PAGES 799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Approximately 3,000 official ballot pages.
Price per thousand for pages furnished
$1,495.55
Approximately 4,000 absentee ballot book-
lets. Price per thousand furnished
$ 698.00
Approximately 22,000 official specimen
ballot pages reduced for election dis-
tricts to be printed on a single sheet
by precinct. Price per thousand for
ballot pages furnished
$ 298.65
Two specimen ballots reduced on a single
sheet by precinct (172 x 222 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. Approximately 1,000 ballots.
Total for all parties
$ 324.90
7 single sets for each party of specimen
ballot pages reduced on single sheet by
precinct. Price per _ sets for each
party furnished
$ 370.00
For printing, binding and delivering any
re -run of ballot pages of any election
district because 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
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BALLOT (Badzik Printing Service, Inc.)
PAGES
(Con't) Charges per 10 re -run ballot pages for
the same district in addition to mini-
mum charge $ 16.00
A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid for the
ballot pages to Badzik Printing Service, Inc.; this being the only bid received
in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BALLOT
CARDS 1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
A. The quantity of ballot cards requested in
blank form
B. The quantity of ballot cards requested with
printing as shown per Enclosures
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
$ 69.11 per M
$ 20.00 per M
NO BID
A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Business Records Corporation (Formerly C.E.S.)
Addison Card Plant
4301 Wiley Post Road
Addison, TX 75244
A. The quantity of ballot cards requested in
blank form $ 49.45 per M
B. The quantity of ballot cards requested with
printing as shown per Enclosures NO BID
C. Cost of printing only, as per Enclosures
on number of blank ballot cards requested.
(1) Printing on one side of ballot cards NO BID
(2) Printing on both sides of ballot cards NO BID
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid for the
ballot cards to Badzik Printing Service, Inc.; this being the lowest responsible
bid received in accordance with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - 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:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
,1986