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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
. FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M PALUS0, COMMISSIONERS
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Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., December 4, 1986
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in
Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the
following members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso. Absent beir
who has been ill.
Commissioner Petrosky Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Attorneys
George Retos and Kathy Emery, Solicitor's Office; Linda Young, Clerk -Steno II;
Mary J. Drewitz, Court Administrator; Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration;
Bill Sember, Director of Planning; Jack Welty, Data Processing Manager; Don
McDonald, GTE; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority;
Barbara Davis, Administrative Assistant; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Phil
Coordinator;
Garrow, Publications and Information/ Julie LaCaffinie, Brownsville Telegraph;
Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Jon Stevens, Observer, -Reporter; Jim Jefferson,
WJPA; Scott Langenfeld, WKEG.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m.
and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 139
each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Minute No.139 be
approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington to submit an application to the U. S.
Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration for a $1(,000,000. Grant
in connection with the Development of the Western Center Park in Cecil Township.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ld Business: Bids
Attorney Retos recommended that the bid for Varied Types of Lumber be re-
jected and authorization for re -advertising be approved.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, rejecting the bid received
for Varied Types of Lumber and authorizing the Chief Clerk to te-advertisefor bids.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Attorney Retos recommended that the bid for the construction of a concrete!
iboatramp at Cross Creek Park be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, John Ti
iSubrick, Inc., of Eighty Four, Pa., for the amount of $20,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid as per
;above; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the
!specifications.
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] Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
!Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $4,637.34 - Federal contribution for
EMA expenses - period of 7-1-86 to 9-30-86
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $4,241.63 - Distribution of Title II
USDA Commodities under Dole bill - Period of August -September
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference
to the following projects:
1. Demolition and Site Clearance Project - Monongahela
2. Road and Sidewalk Reconstruction Projects - Cokeburg and Centervi
ew Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
a Service Contract with Gene DeLattre Corporation of Monongahela, Pa., in the
amount of $502.00 for the performance of four maintenance inspection visits per
ar for the Data Processing computer room.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Service Con-
tract with Gene DeLattre Corporation 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 proposal from C. W. Phillips & Sons of Washington, Pa., in the amount of $776.01
!for the installation of seven galvanized boxes with locks and hinges to be in-
stalled over motors that control louvers at the Washington County Jail.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, accepting the foregoing
roposal from C. W. Phillips & Sons as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an:
;Agreement with Cross Creek Township for maintenance of L.R. 62035 and 62022 for the
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;period of December 4, 1986 through December 3, 1987, at a cost not to exceed
$2,500.00.
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ove y r. a uso, secon e y r. ascara, approving foregoing
Agreement with Cross Creek Township.
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
Roadway Lighting System Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportati
for the energizing of the highway lighting system at the Donora-Monessen Bridge.
Under this agreement, the Commonwealth will reimburse the County 50% of the
energizing costs.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Roadway Lightil
System 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.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Neilan Engineers in the amount of $1,200.00 for the purpose of
monitoring and studying the moisture and cracking problem areas of the interior
masonry walls of the Washington County Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, accepting the proposal from
Neilan Engineers 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
Preapplication for Federal Assistance in the amount of $2,776,480 for continued
expansion at the Washington County Airport with emphasis on safety and operationa
improvement projects.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Preapplication
for Federal Assistance 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.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
an amendment to the engineering agreement with Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., relative
to the Washington County Airport Runway and Taxiway Extension Project, Phase III.
The purpose of the Amendment is to extend the Resident Inspection Services for
,an indefinite period at an additional cost not to exceed $4,000 (from $48,000 to
�$52,000).
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
E Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the amendment to
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!the engineering agreement with Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
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ifollowing applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for
'allocations of County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds: '
Project: Amount:
Engineering studies for $ 20,000
j road improvements in
Mingo and Cross Creek
County Parks
Road improvements to $100,000
County -owned road in
Mingo Creek Co. Park }
County portion of en- $ 30,000
gineering fees for {
design of Western
t Center Bridge
Disbursement to 67 $210,000
municipalities in
County, based on formula
basis for eligible
projects submitted by
each municipality
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing
[applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with reference to
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County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the followin
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1. Four (4) Encapsulated suits for Emergency Services
2. Maintenance services on the Washington County Parking
Garage gates, computer and related equipment
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the Chief Clerk
to advertise for bids as per above.
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
jMotion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Amendment to the 1986-87 Human Services Development Fund Pre -Expenditure Plan for
!the purpose of requesting the addition of Protective Services under the Aging
Services category.
Amenanent to the
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the/1986-87 Human
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;Services Development Fund Pre -Expenditure Plan as per above. a
Roll call vote taken: x
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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e er presen e o e oar or eir consi era ion an approval a re-
quest to extend the following lease agreements on a month -to -month basis at the
monthly cost that is currently in effect:
LANDLORD
Willis Harris
Coal Center
Glen & Flora
Warrington
Washington
DISTRICT JUSTICE
Louis I. Quail
Richeyville
Marjorie L. Teagarden
Washington
LEASE EXPIRES
12-31-86
1-14-87
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the extension of the
lease agreements 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
Letter of Intent to make application to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and
Parole for participation in the 1987 Grant -in -Aid Program.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Letter of Intent
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Dr. William Fronczek of Canonsburg has
been recommended for appointment to the Washington County Tourism Board, replacin
Charles Chattaway who recently passed away.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the appointment 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 an
Extension Deposit Agreement with the Western Pennsylvania Water Company relative
to the recently installed waterline at the Washington County Airport.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Extension Deposit
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.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Rate
Adjustment Notices from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western Pennsylvania relative
to the monthly premium rates for the contract period beginning January 1, 1987,
and ending December 31, 1987. The monthly premium rates are as follows:
Blue Cross Coverage Deposit Premium
Employee Only $ 47.75
Employee and one or more children $ 84.75
Employee and`Dependents $131.25
Maximum Premium
$. 53.17
$ 94.20
$145.81
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Employee Only
Employee and one Dependent
Employee and Dependents
Major Medical Coverage
Employee Only
Employee and Dependents
Vision Coverage
Employee Only
Employee and Dependents
Montniy Premium
$25.24
$50.48
$78.76
$ 8.28
$21.42
$ 1.07
$ 2.97
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the rate adjustments
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 t
rfollowing travel requests:
1. Rebecca Madvay of Adult Probation to attend a training �
session sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation
and Parole in Philadelphia, Pa., on December 16-18, 1986.
2. Employees of Children & Youth to attend the following:
a. Five employees - symposium on Rights of Crime
Victims and Witnesses in
Washington, Pa., on December 5,
1986.
b. Seven employees -workshop sponsored by Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
in Washington, Pa., on December 10,
1986.
C. Eight employees -seminar sponsored by Three Rivers
Adoption Council in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
on December 12, 1986.
d. Six employees - workshop sponsored by Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
in Greensburg, Pa., on December 15-
16, 1986.
3. David Suski and two staff members of JTPA to attend a meeting
of the Pennsylvania Service Delivery Area Association, Western
Region, in Butler, Pa., on December 9, 1986.
4. Peg Wilson of Resources and Investigations to attend a symposium
on rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses in Washington, Pa.,
on December 5, 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
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;the following Resolution: j
BE IT RESOLVED, that due to unforeseen circumstances involving
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laundry supplies and trash can liners at the Washington County
Health Center, which require quantities above the estimate, and
due to the unreasonable contention of the Controller that estimated
quantities cannot be exceeded, the Commissioners hereby authorize, a
by this resolution, the purchase of additional bleach and trash
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can liners pursuant to an emergency allowed by 16 P.S. Section
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
1 e a option o f is eso u ion is no
intended to set any precedent or to reflect on the
Commissioners' position regarding any pending liti-
gation and is being done solely to avert an emergency
situation.
Some discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Announcement
Chief Clerk announced that the proposed 1987 budget is scheduled for
adoption at the Board meeting to be held on December 18, 1986.
Attorney George Retos of the Solicitor's Office presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
1. Anna C. Adams
P.O. Box 438
Washington, PA 15301
District: Chartiers & Mt. Pleasant
District Nos: 170 & 460 - Section Nos:
Total amount: $271.50
S. S. No. 178-09-4833
2. Charleroi Fed S & L Assoc. for
Edwin T. Latchem Et Al
First St. and McKean Ave.
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi
(1981 thru 1986 County
011-00-00-0014-00
003-00-00-0042 and 0043-0
(1986 County Tax)
District No: 160 - Section No: 012-00-06-0008-00
Total amount: $178.66
S, S. No. 201-26-4820
3. Thomas R. & Angeline M. O'Shell (1986 County Tax)
200 Deerfield Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin
District No: 590 - Section No: 004-00-00-0002-09
Total amount: $6.40
4. Inez McClellan (1986 County Tax)
Box 163
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: East Bethlehem
District No: 260 - Section No: 014-00-01-0008-00
Total amount: $17.21
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso-- Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:P5 a.m. -Meeting recessed.
10:40 a.m. - Meeting reconvened for the purpose of opening of bids.
Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids:
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FOR 1. William Ford
EMERGENCY R.D. #2
SERVICES Ligonier, PA 15658
Total amount of bid: $9,000.00
A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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. Faluso, seconaea ny Mr. Mascara, tnat the
;Emergency Services be tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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LINEN
;SUPPLIES 1. ATD American Company
135 Greenwood Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
Total amount of bid: $10,831.50 (based on estimated quantities)
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bid for the Linen
?Supplies for the Washington County Health Center be tabled for further review.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
TUBE
FEEDING 1. Health Care Concepts, Inc.
SUPPLIES Post Office Box AQ
Greensburg, PA 15601
Total amount of bid: $18,593.10 (based on estimated quantities)
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bid for the Tube
Feeding Supplies for the Washington County Health Center be tabled for further
review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Controller Beharry noted that there were no bids received for Beautician
Services at the Washington County Health Center.
JUDICIAL 1. Arthur Anderson and Company
INFORMATION 2100 One PPG Place
SYSTEM Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Submitted alternative proposal (Option B)
Estimated fees not to exceed $220,000;
plus out-of-pocket expenses.
No Bid Bond or Certified Check submitted.
2. Burroughs Corporation
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2644 Banksville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Submitted alternative, proposal (Option B)
No price quoted.
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the proposal.
The Cott Corporation
1515 Hess Street
Columbus, OH 43212 [
Submitted alternative proposal (Option B)
Total Cost: $200,298 (3-year)
$328,698 (5-year)
A Bid Bond in the amount of $33,000.00 accompanied the proposal.
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ua'r, vara bervices, inc.
111 E. Madison Street
P.O. Box 1548, DC186
Tampa, Florida 33601
Submitted proposal on primary project.
Total cost: $1,010,436 (1-year)
A Bid Bond in the amount of $101,043.60 accompanied the proposal.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the proposals for the
Judic,ialInformation System be tabled for further review.
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 10:50 a.m.
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