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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 150
Washington County Coimu.ssioners
Washington, PA, January 27, 1983
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Gilmmre. Absent being: Conmissioner Paluso
who is in the hospital. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Bassi, Bill Sember
Director of the Planning Commission, Farrell Jackson, Coroner; Bill Mitchell and Bill Verno,
District Attorney's Office; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WJPA;
Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter and Mary Hemington, League of Women. Voters.'
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m, and asked if
there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 149, each member having recei
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 149 be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore— Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes . _ .
Motion carried unanimously.
(Kevin Humble of the Budget & Fiscal Department entered the meeting)
Special Order of Business: District Attorney - Budget
William Mitchell of the District Attorney's Office stated that the District Attorney's
Office applied for $10,000 in the 1983 budget for the drug program. Mr. Humble of the Budget &
Fiscal Department noted that $4,500 had been allocated for the drug program in the approved 1983
budget. Some discussion followed. The Board directed Mr. Humble to prepare the necessary line
item adjustments in the District Attorney's budget and that the Board would act on the adjustment
at the next meeting.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Coim ormaealth of Pa. - $3,622.92 - Day Care Program - month of November, 1982
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $243,032.85 - Medical Assistance
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the
following projects:
1. Coremont/Burton Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project - City of Washington
2. Final Phase - Sixth Street Crossing - Donora Borough
3. Central Avenue Road Reconstruction Project - City of Washington
New Business:
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for a burst tool for the
Lone Pine Fire Department.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the Chief Clerk to
for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALLISO. COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement
with Henkels & McCoy for the purpose of training five (5) CETA participants as Cable Installers.
The contract will not exceed $1,195.00_and will run from Feb 1, 1983--through Sept. 30, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreement with
Henkels & McCoy.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara read the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Federal General Revenue Sharing program expires September 30,
1983; and
WHEREAS, the General Revenue Sharing program is the most visible local
return of the Federal tax dollar; and
WHEREAS, the General Revenue Sharing progarm allows municipalities the
freedom to tailor spending to individual commmity needs; and
WHEREAS, the General Revenue Sharing program has enabled counties to finance
projects and services for their citizens that they otherwise would not be able to
provide; and
WHEREAS, property taxes or other taxes and user fees would have to be raised
to offset any loss of General Revenue Sharing funds or program services reduced; and
WHEREAS, favorable action needs to be taken on the General Revenue Sharing
program before municipalities begin to work an their 1984 budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Washington, Pennsylvania,
urges the President and the Congress to work for an early re-enactment of the
Federal General Revenue Sharing program as it now exists; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to the President,
the Pennsylvania Senators and the House Members representing this district in
Congress and to the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Bank
with Gallatin Bank for a new checking account - Washington County Health Center Patient Welfare
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Bank Resolution
and authorizing the execution of the necessary signature cards.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Mrs. Ruth Morgan of Washington has been
for appointment to the County Library Board of Directors representing the Citizens Library (re-
placing Joyce McClay). Said appointment would expire December 31, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing appointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following did fdua. s have been recommended for
to the Washington County Hospital Authority:
Robert Fuller (replaces Timio Vitullo)
Burgettstown Term expires 12-31-86
James Gregorakis (replaces Mario DeAngelo)
Canonsburg Term expires 12-31-87
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing appointments
to the Washington County Hospital Authority.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Dr. Adlai Michaels of Washington has been recce
appointment
the Industrial Development Authority for a five-year term expiring December 31, 1987 (rep
IW. Scott Russell).
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the appointment of Dr. Adlai
Michaels as per above,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement
with Attorney Mary Drake Korsmeyer who would be a menber of the Board of Standing Masters in
(Divorce at the annual rate of $7,000, effective January 1, 1983. Chief Clerk noted that this
!will increase the number of Masters from five to six.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreement with
jAttorney Mary Drake Korsmeyer.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement
with Cross Creek Township whereby the Township will maintain LR 62035 for a total cost not to
exceed $750.00. Said work to be performed during the period of December 1, 1982, through
March 31, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement with Cross Creek
Township as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
Supplemental Budget Appropriation request:
1. Request from the Parks & Recreation Department for the transfer of
$17,700 from Account No, 0156-473-00 (Machinery& Equipment) to Account
No. 0156-471-00 (Land)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Supplemental
Budget Appropriation request.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
Tax Refunds.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the Tax Assessment Office be -_
authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real
estate or personal property tax:
1. Paul E. Buckels
R.D. #3, Box 35
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: North Strbane
District No: 520 - Section No:
Total amount: $56.09
(1982 & 1981 County Taxes)
007-00 - Parcel No: 0010-00
2. Wilbur D. Neeley (1982 County Tax)
R.D. #4, Box 278
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Hanover
District No: 340 - Section No: 011-01-05 - Parcel No: 0012-00
Total amount: $7.89
3. Washington Fed. Say. & Loan Assn. for (1982 County Tax)
Petere A. Martina
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward
District No: 770 - Section No: 011-00-02 - Parcel No: 0007-00
Total amount: $182.95
4. Washington Fed. Say. & Loan. Assn. for (1982 County Tax)
George J. Coussa
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward
District No: 430 - Section No: 010-00-02 - Parcel No: 0008-00
Total amount: $53108
5.
Washington Fed. Say. & Loan Assn.
for
(1982 County Tax)
Keith Hawkins
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: McDonald Annex
District No: 475 - Section No:
003-00-02
- Parcel No: 0053-00
Total amount: $2.45
6.
Alfred Tarquinio 1
(1982 County Tax)
101 Schoonmaker Avenue
Monessen, PA 15062
District: Fallowfield
District No: 320 - Section No:
010-00 - Parcel No: 0064-00
Total amount: $80.70
7.
F. James & C. Lee Edwards
(1982 County Tax)
42 McKennan Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: East Washington
District No: 290 - Section No:
008-00-02
- Parcel No: 0019-00
Total amount: $32.92
8.
Fred J. & Margaret R. Kuskie
(1982 County Tax)
5118 Hill Street
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Union
District No: 640 - Section No:
004-02-05
- Parcel No: 0003-00
Total amount: $9.37 penalty
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
9. Ron Buckingham (Price)
R.D. JP3, Box 422
Linwood Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: North Strabane
District No: 520 - Section No:
Total amount: $15.25 penalty
10. Raymond A. Michalski
Box 132
Gastonville, PA 15336
District: Union
District No: 640 - Section No:
Total amount: $64.87
11. Cindrich Development Company
P.O. Box 15585
Pittsburgh, PA 15244
District: Robinson
District No: 550 - Section No:
Total amount: $21.70
12. Dominic & Martha L. Rosello
93 Willowbrook Lane
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Franklin
District No: 510 - Section No:
Total amount: $31.16
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(1982 County Tax)
008-01-02 - Parcel No: 0009-00
(1982 County Tax)
009-01-03 - Parcel No: 0011-00
(1982 County Tax)
009 - Parcel No: 0010-00
(1981 County Tax)
003-13-02 - Parcel No: 0012-00
There being no further business, Chairman. Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:15 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MRRJTES READ AND APPROVED:
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