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'MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 160
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, April 21, 1983
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso. Also being present: Chief
Clerk Dallatore, Executive Assistant DuJordan, Administrative Assistant Davis, Solicitor Bassi,
Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Charles Gillespie, Budget Dire
Earl Bugaile, of the Planning Department; John Litz, Director of Children & Youth Office; Henry
Fiumelli, Director of Human Services Department; J. Bracken Burns, Director of EMS; Linda Hands,
Clerk -Steno II; Grace Hopwood, WYTK; Scott Niyers, WKEG; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Obsery
Reporter; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; James Provance, Herald -Standard; Lucy Rea, inter
citizen; Dolores Hart and Cathy Duchess, representatives of the Professional Secretaries Inter-
national and Lt. Carney of the Salvation Army.
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. 159, each member having received
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 159 be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Nation carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, professional secretaries who do their jobs efficiently and
effectively are the cornerstones of every office; and
WHEREAS, the technical and organizational skills of the professional
secretary are essential to the function of County and Municipal offices as well
as the business and industry throughout Washington County; and
WHEREAS, the demands of increased office productivity require,evenmore
highly skilled professional secretaries; and
WHEREAS, the week of April 24-30, 1983, has been designated Professional
Secretaries Week by the Professional Secretaries International, its originator
and sponsor.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners
proclaim the week of April 24-30, 1983, as PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK in
Washington County and ask that management everywhere in Washington County join
in recognizing the outstanding professionals in their offices, and further
proclaim WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th, as PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES DAY.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Dolores Hart of the Professional
Secretaries International.
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Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the nation's current economic conditions have created
widespread unemployment and poverty; and
WHEREAS, persons affected by the loss of jobs and financial income
have been unable to purchase necessary food to sustain an acceptable standard
of living; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army and WYTK, K-Country Radio, have entered into
a joint campaign to fight hunger and poverty among the unemployed and economically
disadvantaged of Washington County and for this purpose have organized a
week-long effort to build a "fountain of Food" that will be used for the purpose
of feeding the hungry families of Washington County; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army and WYTK will be joined in their efforts by
local businesses and organizations through food collection points which will
be established through the greater Washington area.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners
proclaim the week of April 25-30, 1983, as FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY WEEK in Washington
County and support the week-long efforts being sponsored to build a "fountain of
Food" to feed the unemployed and hungry citizens of the County.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Grace Hopwood of WYTK.
Henry Fiumelli, Director of Human Services, requested that the Board approve the
submittal of an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Perm. DOT) to
receive up to $350 thousand in funding for a reduced -fare transportation program for senior
citizens of the County under Section 406 of Act 101 of 1980. Mr. Fiumelli then introduced
Mr. Martin Fertal of the consulting firm, Comsis Corporation of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, who
explained the program and how the funds will be used.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the submittal of the foregoing
application.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their considers
tion and approval a Resolution approving an Enterprise Development Area Program (EDAP) app
and authorization of its submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Co mamity Affairs.
Mr. Bourke briefly outlined this application.
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.
Mr. Bourke also presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Res
authorizing the County of Washington to execute Amendment No. 2 to a Grant Agreement with the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for participation in an Urban Development
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(Grant (UDAG) Program ItB-82-AA-0242 for Neighborhood Preservation in Washington County. Mr.
briefly outlined this Amendment.
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.
Old Business:
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Groceries and Staples
for the Washington County Health Center and the Jail be awarded as follows:
projects:
Western PA Grocers, Inc. $13,815.77
H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. 11,108.74
Romeo & Sons, Inc. 2,122.82
Continental -Topper, Inc. 1,631.45
Paper Products, Co., Inc. 807.26
TOTAL HEALTH CENTER $29,486.04
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Western PA Grocers, Inc. $ 6,824.11
H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. 6,219.54
Romeo & Sons, Inc. 1,318.47
Continental -Topper, Inc. 318.09
TOTAL JAIL $14,680.21
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids be awarded as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to the full
1. Housing Authority Projects (Canonsburg and Washington)
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a. notice from the Administrative Office of Pennsyl
Courts that the next course of instruction for prospective District Justices will be conducted
June 6 through July 1, 1983.
New Business:
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for an ambulance for the
Denbo -Vesta Fire Department.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise
for bids 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 Small
Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, State Conservation
Commission, for 25% reimbursement of cost -share items for the Harman Creek Watershed ($14,000)
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and Cross Creek Watershed ($2,500).
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Small Watershed
with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
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 from
William Atcheson of Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, for garbage service at Ten Mile Creek Park at
rate of $100 per month. Chief Clerk noted that there is no increase in the rate and is effective
June 1 thru October 31, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Proposal from
Atcheson.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Notion carried uanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Memorandan
of Understanding with Service Employees International Union, Local 585, concerning a waiver for
the regular bidding procedure for the District Justice Secretaries, (see Salary Board Minute No.
dated 3-24-83, pp. 64-66). Said waiver reads as follows:
"A waiver to allow the second person in the office to bid for
the grade and step of the District Justice Secretary position,
if they have completed one year in the office. If less than one
year of service is completed by the person within the office, they
would receive Pay Grade 7, Step Base. Upon completion of one
year they will move to Grade 7, Step 5".
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Nowrandum of Agreement wi
SEIU, Local 585 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 Agreement
with South Franklin Township Fire Company in the amount of $750.00 for the purpose of providing
fire protection of County lands and buildings within their respective jurisdiction, namely, the
County Airport. This agreement will cover the period of January 1 through December 31, 1983.
Chief Clerk noted that this agreement was inadvertently omitted from the list of fire companies
which were approved on March 10, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with
South Franklin Township Fire Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Notion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Renewal
Agreement with the Washington. Hospital for consultative dietary services for the Washington County
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Health Center at the rate of $17,00 per hour. Said Agreement shall be for a period of one year,
effective March 31, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement with The
Washington Hospital as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mrs. Permline entered the meeting)
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
two Resolutions in connection with the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project (Site 481).
(1) WHEREAS, the County of Washington, pursuant to the provisions of the
Act of January 26, 1972, Act No. 4, adopted Resolution No. 141-1 on October 18,
1978, pertaining to condemnation of certain tracts of ground in Hanover and
Smith Townships, Washington County, Pennsylvania, for purposes of flood control,
recreation and fishing, and
WHEREAS, an amending resolution was adopted on November 2, 1978, to
correct the descriptions of two of the tracts to be condemned, and
WiIEREAS, the County of Washington now deems it necessary and prudent
to revoke the condemnations hereinafter referred to,
BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Washington hereby revokes the following
condemnations or declarations of taking, and further resolves that
Declarations of Relinquishment shall be filed, together with any and all
other acts and documents that may be necessary to effectively revoke the
said condemnations:
a. Washington County v. Dr. Glenn M. Roberts and E. Jean
Roberts, 64 November Term 1978 A.D.
b. Washington County v. Starvaggi Charities, Inc,
65 November Term 1978 A.D.
c. Washington County v. Starvaggi Industries Inc.,
66 November Term 1973 A.D.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Washington, pursuant to the
provisions of the Act of January 26, 1972, Act No. 4, acquire by
voluntary conveyances or condemnation for purposes of flood control
and recreation the following tracts of land, all being in Washington
County, Pennsylvania.
1. A tract of 11.7 acres in Hanover Township now owned by
Glenn M. Roberts and E. Jean Roberts, his wife. Being a portion
of the tract conveyed by E. Roy Klein et ux. to Glenn. M. Roberts and
E. Jean Roberts, his wife, by deed dated April 20, 1966, and recorded
in Deed Book 1249, page 797.
2. A tract of 2.5 acres more or less in Smith Township awned
by Starvaggi Charities,, Inc. Being a portion of Tract FIRST conveyed
by Greensburg-Comellsville Coal & Coke Co. to Starvaggi Charities, Inc.,
by deed dated August 1, 1961, and recorded in Deed Book 1112, at page 361.
3. A tract of 2.7 acres more or less in Smith Township awned 1 0
by Starvaggi Charities, Inc. Being a portion of Tract FOURTH conveyed by
Greensburg-Connellsville Coal & Coke Co. to Starvaggi Charities, Inc.,
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by deed dated August 1, 1961, and recorded in Deed Book 1112,
page 361.
4. A tract of 12.6 acres more or less in Smith and
Hanover Townships owned by Starvaggi Industries, Incorporation.
See Corporation Book 16, page 1099, for Certificate of Merger.
Being a portion of tract I_conveyed by National Steel Corporation
to Weirton Ice and Coal Supply Company, by deed dated December 26,
1968, recorded in Deed Book 1291, page 139.
5. A tract of 11.0 acres more or less in Smith and
Hanover Townships owned by Starvaggi Industries, Incorporated.
See Corporation Book 16, page 1099 for Certificate of Merger.
Being a portion of Tract Number Six described in the deed from
Weirton Ice and Coal Supply Company to Pennweir Construction.
Company, dated Feburary 21, 1962, recorded in Deed Book 1123,
page 311.
6. A tract of 61.4 acres more or less situate in
Smith and Hanover Townships. Being a portion of the premises
conveyed by David Walker to Goodwill Hill Fishing Club, by
deed dated October 21, 1939, and recorded in Deed Book 631,
page 627.
Be it further resolved that any condemnations so instituted
may be discontinued in favor of negotiation and purchase at any time.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolutions.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Judith Fisher of Washington, Pennsylvania,
has been recommended for appointment to the Washington -Greene D/A Planning Comnission for a
3-year term (May, 1983 to May, 1986) filling a vacancy in the "Optional" slot. Chief Clerk
also noted that Sandra Morgan of Houston, Pennsylvania, and Robert Willison of Charleroi,
Pennsylvania, have been recommended for reappointment to the Comni.ssion for 3-year terms (April,
1983 to April 1986).
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointment and
(reappointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for ti-Air"tonsideration and approval the following
$upplenran.tal Budget Appropriation requests:
1, Request for_- the transfer of $9,000 from. Capital
Expenditures Line No. 1499 (Unappropriated Balances)
as follows: $5,000 to Capital Expenditures Line No.
117.4 (Capital Outlays) for purchase of new data
processing equipment; and $4,000 to Capital Expenditures
Line No. 117.2 (Other Services) for leasing of data
equipment.
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2. Request from the Veterans Affairs Department for the transfer of
finds in the amount of $11,295.05 from Account 603-2 (Other Svcs.)
to Account 603-3 (Material & Supplies) to cover cost of Veterans
flags and markers.
3. Request from the Adult Probation Office for a supplemental
appropriation of $21,840 to be transferred from Line No.
1499 (Unappropriated Balances) as follows: $19,640 to
Line Item 201.1 and $2,200 to Line Item 201.2.
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.
Solicitor: `
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the follow-
ing 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 duplication or overpayment of real
estate or personal property tax:
1. Gerald R. Chadwick (1982 County Tax)
2945 Bedillion Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin - 2 parcels
District No: 590 - Section Nos: 014-00 & 001-00 - Parcel Nos: 0044-00 &
0007-06
Total amount: $229.23
2. Larry R. & Kathleen Wall
R.D. #4, Box 29
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell
District No: 020 - Section No:
Total amount: $89.65
Roll call vote taken:
(1982 County Tax)
003 - Parcel No: 0027-02
1,k. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:30 a.m.
TBE FOREGOING r .r AND APPROVED:
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CHIEF CLERK
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