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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 86 - 10-3-1985 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE LOOK C LJ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS a4inute No. 86 : : Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 3, 1985 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with r a ithe following members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso. Absent lbeing: Commissioner Petrosky, who was out of town. Also being present: Chief 1 IClerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Barbara Davis, Administrative jAssistant; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Roland :Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Vicki Sargent and Tara Maggi of the Washington Spina Bifida Association; John Pettit, District Attorney;, : Ken Baker and Penny Spiewak of the District Attorney's Office; Attorney Jeff !Derrico; Cindy Derrico, JTPA Office; Earl Bugalie and Floyd Laubham, Planning I ,Commission; Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter; Jim ,Jefferson, WJPA; and Scott Langenfeld, WKEG. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any }corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. a copy. 85, each member having received Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Minute No. ,as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara- Yes. i 85 be approved s Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, Spina Bifida is the number one crippler of new-- borns; and WHEREAS, Spina Bifida is a defect in the spinal column in which the spine fails to close properly during prenatal develop- ment; and WHEREAS, Spina Bifida occurs more frequently than Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Polio or Cystic Fibrosis combined; and WHEREAS, 30 years ago 80 percent of the children born with Spina Bifida died; today, through aggressive, modern medical in- tervention, 90 percent survive to live full lives; and WHEREAS, the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania is the only local organization dedicated to representing those with Spina Bifida, their families and friends; and WHEREAS, the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania is actively engaged in encouraging research on the causes and treatment of Spina Bifida; and WHEREAS, those born with Spina Bifida or other handicaps are entitled to the same opportunities available to other citizens f a MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ,,, .,4, _ I oONORA. pic of tie ' United States . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners , proclaims the month of October as SPINA BIFIDA MONTH IN WASHINGTON COUNTY and calls upon the citizens of this County to join us by recognizing the work being carried out in Spina Bifida research. 4 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Pro- clamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. i Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners then presented the Proclamation to Vickie Sargent and E 'Tara Maggi of the Washington Spina Bifida Association. Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for 'their consideration and approval a Resolution approving revisions for the County's Community Development Programs for fiscal years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and '1985, respectively, and amendments for fiscal years 1984 and 1985, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Mr. Bourke 'briefly explained these revisions/amendments. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the furnishing and delivering, ,of one (1) Four -Wheel Drive Pick -Up Truck for the Washington County Health Center; be awarded to the lowest bidder, Rotolo's Dodge -Chrysler -Plymouth of North :Charleroi, Pa., for the amount of $11,998.00 (Proposal II n which includes the ;snowplow package). I 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. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: k 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $171,414.00 - Child Welfare Services - period of 10-1-85 to 12-31-85 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $51,525.00 - Child Welfare Services Title XX Block Grant - 2nd quarter payment 3. Commoi e_alth of Pa-$290.67 - Partial reimbursement for Van Emman Bridge Project 4. Commonwealth of Pa, - $965.46 - Reimbursement from Dept. of Agriculture for distribution of Title II USDA Commodities under � Dole Bill for period of 6-1-85 to 7-31-85 F 1 1 91C MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS DVIVVRR'P"A .__ d __ ..e �,.:� .tea,. .« ..- � ate».. .....ems.....,_...., ,,<, ..a... �....,...u,, ...� ........v.._,........«...n .».» .�...e..... .w..«...,..,.,,_-,.e ..,.. .�.,-_ ... �, ,...... .n....<..,».w,,..�..a,..�.-.�...�,.e.,....,..o,.<«a...�. �....s...�,.�-...»._. ...<-..... �.n-�.�...... .... .. .. ,... ,..... �. ...a..w...,�.s. .a....a�,.a..-.>..»�,�_,,..,,.,.:.a.,.,..e. ,,e..,.�..,....�,��.,.,.. 5. Commonwealth of Pa. - $91,822.00 - Human Services Development_ Fund - 2nd quarter payment Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the following projects; 1. Road Reconstruction Project - Claysville, Donegal and Hopewell 2, Federal Grant Award - Modernization Improvements - Maple Terrace Project ,,New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval' f �a Contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs in the amount of t j$5,000 under the Recreational Improvement and Rehabilitation Act Program. The funds will be used to complete a feasibility study for the potential development 'of revenue producing facilities at Cross Creek Park. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs as per above. Roll call vote taken: I Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. f Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an! ,Agreement with the Township of South Franklin for maintenance of a road that pro-,' ivides access to the Washington County Airport whereby the County will pay the ,Township $30.00 per hour worked and also for actual cost of materials used. The 'Agreement covers the period of November 1, 1985 to October 31, 1986. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement with ,the Township of South Franklin as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimoully.. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval I the following Resolution: RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners s hereby pledges to commit, on a one time basis, the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand Six Hundred ($27,600.00) and 00/100 Dollars as Washington County's share of the total local match to the Mid -Mon Valley Transit Authority's capital grant applications for $1,120,000 for the purchase of eight buses, signs, shelters, radios and other miscellaneous equipment. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Re- solution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - 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�� Addendums to the Agreements with Attorneys Raymond Amatangelo and J. Preston Pizzi of the Public Defender's Office which increases their contractual payments from $5,700 annually ($475.00 per month) to $11,900 annually ($991.67 per month) effective October 3, 1985, until Attorney Janette Baisley returns from maternity f 'leave. The increase is due to the fact that they will be assuming additional re £sponsibilities (from a part-time basis to a full-time basis) during Janette Baisl yis absence. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Addendums to :the Agreements as per above. F Roll call vote taken: E Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NOTE: Mr. Paluso stated that this rate adjustment is only a temporary arrangement (i.e. week -to -week basis) and subject to change upon the return of Attorney Baisley. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Provider Agreement with Sugarcreek Home, Inc., at a per diem rate of $45.15 relative to the MH/MR Program for FY 85-86. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agree- ment. 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: ;Agreement with Attorney Jeffrey P. Derrico as an Assistant District Attorney who ,will be head of a newly created child abuse unit of the District Attorney's Office. 4 ;The agreement is effective October 3, 1985, at an annual contract payment of =$11,900.00, payable on a monthly basis of $991.67. I Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreo- k °ment with Attorney Jeffrey P. Derrico. f Roll call vote taken: x Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: s 1. Request for Linda Bell and David Wheeler of the JTPA s Office to attend a JTPA meeting in Braddock, Pa., on October 9, 1985. I 2. Request for John Cox, Correctional Officer at the Jail to attend basic training at Camp Hill, Pa., on October 7 25, 1985. t s 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ............. dY,lt A rnY,\,I a, NViVnM. rh _,. n,..... .=s. .... ,-,.e. -. <.,....za....a .„ .. ...., ,, .......,,,a... .......,.«... s... . m........a. Vow- --E-l1iott' Singer -of the hea1th— Center to attend a training course sponsored by Penn State University at Monroeville, Pa., on October 17, 1985. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing I ;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. ,NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken by the County Controller and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travelre quests. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a tMemorandum of Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 585, regarding Martha Theurer, an employee of the Tax Assessment Office who was ;temporarily transferred to Resources and Investigations and her entitlement to an upward adjustment of three steps on the salary schedule during the time she was i temporarily transferred. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting ad- journed at approximately 10:15 a.m. 'THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: t r/ d 1985 -J ,ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK