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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 148 - 1-13-1983 - COMMISSIONERan BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 148 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, January 13, 1983 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session wi the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis, Solicitor Bassi, Coroner Jackson, Roland Bourke, Executive Director of Redevelop- ment; District Attorney Bigi; Lou Lignelli, Director of Property & Supplies and WCETA; Attorney George Retos; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Scott Myers, WKEG; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter and Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph, Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 11:05 a.m and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 147 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 147 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - 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 County of Washingtol to execute an Amendment to a Grant Agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for participation in an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Program #B-82-AA-0242 for Neighborhood Preservation in Washington County. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined the project. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney George Retos of the Solicitor's Office informed the Board that Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has been amended t require that all projects undertaken by industrial development authorities be approved by an "applicable elected representative". He further explained that th, 11applicable elected representative" for a county is "any county commissioner de- signated for such purpose by the county commissioners of such county1t. Attorney Retos recommended,that the Board appoint the Chairman of the County Commissioners 1 MINUTE BOOK 5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS as the "applicable elected representative" for all county industrial development projects. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing the Chairman of the County Commissioners as the "applicable elected representative" for all county industrial development projects as per above, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Retos then recommended that the Board adopt the following Resolution: xu, /rca 0 c � c e� �� �- . '�io a tFV, 76 WHEREAS, Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has been amended to require that all projects undertaken by industrial development authorities be approved by an `'applicable elected representative"; and WHEREAS, Act No. 1982-312 of the General Assembly of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania has specified that the "applicable elected representative" for a county is "any county commissioner designated for such purpose by the county commissioners of such county; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Washington County intend to designate the Chairman of the County Commissioners as the "applicable elected representative" in accordance with said Act; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Industrial Development Authority (the "Authority") has requested the County Commissioners to hold a public hearing and thereafter approve the financing of a specialized development project consisting of the construction and equipping of a 150 bed skilled nursing and intermediate care facility to be located in North Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, (the "Project") through the issuance by the Authority of its Revenue Bonds (FHA -Insured Mortgage; Presbyterian Medical Center Project) Series 1983 in an amount not to exceed $8,900.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT HEREBY IS, RESOLVED THAT: 1. The applicable elected representative for the County of Washington is hereby designated to be the Chairman of the County Commissioners. 2. After reasonable notice and a public hearing, the County Commissioners hereby approve the issuance of the aforesaid Bonds and the Project to be financed thereby and designate the Chairman of the County CommissioTke;rs as the "applicable elected representative" of Washington County and authorize him to execute any certificate or document required to be executed in connection with the aforesaid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. -" �6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $1,325.61 - Medical Assistance 2. U. S. Treasury - $17,000.00 - Employment & Training Program 3. Commonwealth of Pa, - $23,122.00 - Child Support Program - Month of September Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the following projects: 1. Demolition Contract Awarded in Donora 2, Electrical Modernization Work - Four County Housing Projects inw Ri1QinAcc Concerning the Washington County Health Center, Chief Clerk presented to the Board an Agreement with Laura Neuman to be renewed for beautician services erformed at the Health Center for the period of January 1, 1983 thru January 1, 1984 at the annual rate of $13,150.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing eement with Laura Neuman, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board for their consideration and proval a renewed agreement with Dr. Fred D. Large as the Medical Director at ashington County Health Center at the annual rate of $35,000.00, effective 1-1-8A, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the renewed eement with Dr. Fred D. Large as per above. Roll -call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to extend the County's Lease with William and Mary Bash for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 1983, and ending December 31, 1987, at a cost of $500 per year. This would be for the purpose of leasing the land where the County Antenna is located (Amwell Township). All terms and conditions of the original lease which was executed in 1957 will continue to be in effect under this extension. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease ension with William and Mary Bash as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, E MINUTE BoOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 11 E Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with William Penn Printing Company in the amount of $2,880 for the purpose of furnishing 207 sets of Municipal Primary Election Supplies to be used by each polling place. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with William Penn Printing Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal in the amount of $4,900 from Corporate Information Systems, Inc., of Bridgeville, PA, for a Detailed Systems Design and Specification which will lead to the automation of the County''s Clerk of Courts Office. Commissioner Gilmore briefly explained what would be involved in this project. Proposal. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to accept the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their approval and the Chairman' signature rate adjustment Notices concerning the monthly premium rates applicable for renewal of the agreement with Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania and Pennsyl- vania -Blue Shield for the period beginning March 1, 1983, and ending February 29, 1984. The new monthly premium rates are as follows: BLUE CROSS COVERAGE Employee Only $ 43.28 Employee and one or more children $ 76.67 Employee and Dependents $118.68 BLUE SHIELD COVERAGE Employee Only $ 11.63 Employee and one or more children $ 24.49 Employee and Dependents $ 36.28 MAJOR MEDICAL COVERAGE Employee Only $ 2.43 Employee and Dependents $ 6.27 BLUE SHIELD EYE EXAMINATION AND REFRACTION COVERAGE Employee Only $ 1.36 Employee and Dependents $ 3.79 61 MINUTE BoOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing new monthly premium rates. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board a reque.�vt frQm WArco Fune-rAl; llome: of Washington, PA, for the reimbursement of burial arrangements fQr Henry Be.trte,a and Emma Leota Simich in the amount of $600,00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr, Paluso, approving the foregoing payment to Warco Funeral Home as per Section 2166 of the County Code, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara r Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests: 1. Request from the Sheriff's Office for the transfer of $350 from Account No, 0503-447-00 to Account No, 0503- 448-01. 2. Request from the Commissioners Office for the transfer of $1,500 to Account No. 0198-447-00 (Misc. Burial) - UNENCUMBERED BALANCE Moved by Mr, Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr., Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two invoices from Mayview State Hospital totaling $8,940,00 for Edward J. Vitek ($5,662.00) and Milton Marchich ($3,278.00), Some discussion followed. Solicitor Bassi noted that the problem in this matter is whether or not the individuals are sent to Mayview for diagnosis or treatment. He further stated that he has talked with all five Judges about this matter and stated that the orders should state specifically why the individuals are being sent there. Mr. Mascara noted that -the. PSACC is working on legislation concerning this issue. Solicitor Bassi stated that the County is obligated to pay these invoices under the Mental Health Act, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of the foregoing invoices from Mayview State Hospital. Rollcall vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. �I MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Vicinity Property Remedial Action Agreement between the County and the U. S. Department of Energy and the State Department of Environmental Resources whereby the County would grant these agencies the right to enter upon land owned by the County or where the County has legal jurisdiction over rights-of=way in the Strabane area. Chief Clerk noted that this project involves remedial action on contaminated properties in this area. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr Paluso, approving the Vicinity Property Remedial Action Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Lease with the Washington Sportman's Association which would allow the Association to lease approximately two additional acres of ground for the purpose of constructing a skeet range and facilities adjacent to its existing range, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum to the Lease with the Washington Sportman's Association as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Agreements for the District Attorney's Office with Attorney William A. Mitchell as First Assistant District Attorney at the annual rate of $15,000, effective 1-3-11 and Raymond P. Amatangelo at the annual rate of $11,100, effective 2-1-83, Chief Clerk also presented to the Board a request to approve payment of $50.00 per hour (or a maximum of $1,500) to Daniel Chunko for continuance of the Bolden Case. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreements with William A. Mitchell and Raymond P. Amatangelo and payment to Daniel Chunko as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Reverend William E, Davis of Wash- ington has been recommended for appointment to the Washington County Housing Authority, replacing Edward Earl Fear. Said appointment to be for a five-year term, expiring December 31, 1987, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. / t0 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Resolution: Be it resolved that when a salaried employee is hired by the County of Washington, benefits such as sick leave, funeral, etc. will commence immediately. Life insurance will begin on the first of the month following the hire date. Hospitalization will begin on the first of the month following the hire date until the new Blue Cross/ Blue Shield contract is signed at which time salaried employees will receive hospitalization the day following the hire date. Vacation allotment will be specified by the Board of Commissioners and sub- mitted to the Controller's Office on the vacation form. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplicatic or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Richard A, & Carmen Selvoski R.D. #2, Box 160 Scenery Hill, PA 15360 District: Somerset District No: 580 - Section No: Total amount: $4.77 2. Frank R. & Elaine Bossi 900 North Lake Shore Drive Apt. 2102 Chicago, IL 60611 District: Peters District No: 540 - Section No: Total amount: $18.17 3. Frank R. Mascara District: Charleroi District No: 160 - Section No: Total amount: $57.08 Roll call vote taken: (1982 County Tax) 014 - Parcel No: 0038-00 (1982 County Tax) 007-01-01 - Parcel No: 001840 (1982 County Tax) 012-00-02 - Parcel No: 0017-QO Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions: Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO, 52, for property situate in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 22, 1940, and April 22, 1940, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described Vacant Lot 145, E. Side, Oak Street, situate in Burgettstown Borough, Washing County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Fred Wilkinson be 1 n MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 11 F pproved and that the sum of $400.00 be accepted from LOUIS & HELEN CIPRANIC, hington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts lved: Burgettstown Area Shcool District - 11-17-82 and Burgettstown Borough -31-82, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 53, or property situate in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, old on January 22, 1940,and April 22, 1940, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described s Vacant Lot 146, N. Side Oak Street, situated in Burgettstown Borough, Washingtc ty, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Harry Bianchi a/k/a ianchini be approved and that the sum of $1,000.00 be accepted from STAN,.P. & HARON E, ESNO, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the ing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 11-17-82 and gettstown Borough - 12--31-82, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 54, or property situate in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, old in 1928, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Vacant Lot 147, Grandview Ian, situate in Burgettstown Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerl ssessed in the name of Julius Bernardi be approved and that the sum of $1,000.00 e accepted from STANLEY P. & SHARON E. ESNO, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau eceiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School istrict - 11-17-82 and Burgettstown Borough - 12-31-82. - Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr, Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO, 55, for property situate in West Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 14, 1981, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 Sty Fr Hse, Pt Lot 97, DB 1308-22, situate in West Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name Francis Laurila % Ruth A. Axton be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from WILLIAM JR. & BARBARA ANN MOLISH, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxin€ districts involved: California Area School District - 7-28-82 and West Pike Run Township - 11-19-82. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr, Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO, 56, for property situate in Washington 6th Ward (City), Washington County, Pennsylvanj sold on September 14, 1981, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 70, DB 1892-166, situate in Washington 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Piattelli Corporation be approved and that the sum of $500,00 be accepted from ROBERT L. GATLING, JR., Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Washington School District - 11-17-82 and the City of Washington - 12-2-82. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 57, for property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on _a, 12 MINUTE 8006 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS September 14, 1981, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as a 1 Sty Insel Br Hso, Pt Lots 196-197-198, DB 1124-558, situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Gertrude R. Sterling be approve and that the sum of $862.51 be accepted from GERTRUDE R, STERLING, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Trinity Area School District - 12-21-82 and Canton Township - 12-22-82. THIS IS A REPURCHASE. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 58, for property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 13, 1982, Tax Claim Bureau Sale,.bein.g described as Lot (1O0x20O), DB 1449-173, situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of William P. Jr. & Constance Verno be approved and that the sum of $99.83 be accepted from WILLIAM P, JR. & CONSTANCE VERNO, Washing- ton County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involve([: Trinity Area School District - 12-21-82 and Canton Township - 12-22-82. THIS IS A REPURCHASE, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 11:35 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - GROCERIES AND STAPLES FOR WCHC AND THE JAIL Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids: GROCERIES STAPLES FOR THE WCHC 1. Paper Products Co,, Inc. 36 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total'amount of bid: $3,781,32 A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bi 2. Romeo & Sons, Inc. 100 Romeo Lane Uniontown, PA 15401 Total amount of bid: $29,664.89 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Nicholson Fine Foods P.O. Box 547 Steubenville, OH 43952 Total amount of bid: $10,577.48 A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bi 4. Western PA Grocers, Inc. Eighth & Meldon Streets Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: $26,341.75 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. ["I 71 MINUTE :■■ 13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS I I 5. H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. 3115 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 Total amount of bid: $27,327.13 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. Continental -Topper, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Eighty Four, PA 15330 Total amount of bid: $26,916.94 A Cashier's Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. �ROCERIES & 1. H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. TAPLES FOR 3115 Washington Pike HE JAIL Bridgeville, PA 15017 Total amount of bid: $10,905,29 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Romeo & Sons, Inc. 100 Romeo Lane Uniontown, PA 15401 Total amount of bid: $10,798.11 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Western PA Grocers, Inc. Eighth & Meldon Streets Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: $9,405.73 A Bid Bond i'n the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Continental -Topper, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Eighty Four, PA 15330 Total amount of bid: $11,932.47 A Cashier's Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Nicholson Fine Foods P.O. Box 547 Steubenville, PA 43952 Total amount of bid: $1,348.54 A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the groceries and staples for the WCHC and Jail be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m. THE �OREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: t 1983 ATTEST: - CHIEF CLERK