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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 162 - 5-5-1983 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 162 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, May 5, 1983 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Gilmore. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Executive Assistant DuJordan, Administrative Assist Davis; Solicitor Bassi, Farrell Jackson, Coroner; Earl Bugaile, Planning Commission; Virginia Glass, Conservation District; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph and Jim Provance, Herald -Standard and Norman. Baker, interested citizen. 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. 161, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Minute No. 161 be approved as read Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the well-being of our people depen4 upon the production of ample supplies of food, fiber and other products of the soil; and WHEREAS, the quality and quantity of these products depend upon the conservation, wise and proper management of the soil and water resources; and WHEREAS, our people have a mutual interest in the land and share the responsibility of preserving its productivity; and WHEREAS, conservation districts provide a practical and democratic organization through which landowners are taking the initiative to conserve and make proper use of these resources; and WHEREAS, the conservation districts are carrying forward a program of soil and water conservation in cooperation with numerous agencies and countless individuals; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, in full appreciation of the value of the soil to the public welfare, and desiring to honor those who protect it, do hereby proclaim May 8-15, 1983, as SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Moved -by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr.� Mascara, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore,- Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Cha-xXman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Virg' ' Old Business: Bids Glass of the Conservation District. Solicitor Bassi noted that the bids for the Equipment Hauling Trailer for the Parks Department are still being reviewed and recommended that the Board continue to table the bads, Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara that the bids for the Equipment Haul Trailer for the Parks Department continue to be tabled as per above. 15 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U. S. Treasury - $44,000.00 - Employment & Training Program 2. Ccmmmwealth of Pa. $3,845.91 and $1,262.63 - Medical Assistance 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - 3,2$ 10.12 - Section 406 - payment for incurred planning costs 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - $18,548.34 - Day Care Contract -Month of March Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to the proj ect 1. Housing Authority authorized by HUD to request bids for construction of High -Rise for the elderly in Bentleyville New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, small business plays an important role in the economy of the nation and Washington County by providing employment opportunities to many thousands of persons; and WHEREAS, small businessmen and women have become the acknowledged leaders of their communities by taking part in the governmental process and by offering their valuable suggestions to governmental leaders; and WHEREAS, the citizenry of Washington County relies on the small businesses of their communities as a source for their consumer products; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Small Business Administration is sponsoring a week-long salute to the small businessmen and women of cities throughout the nation. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners declare the week of May 8 - 14th as SMALL BUSINESS WEEK in Washington County and call upon all Countians to join us in this tribute to these leaders who are the backbone of the local economy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. 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 two Change Orders with Coffey Construction Company for the general construction contract for the Jail Renovation Project: 1. Change Order #G2 - $5,074.00 2. Change Order #G3 - $5,643.00 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Change Orders with Coffey Construction Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 76 MINUTE =.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board a request to renew the agreement with Computer tems (CES) for the purpose of continuing the maintenance agreement on the Aleph Ballot the period June 1, 1983 to June 1, 1984, in the amount of $4,170.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement with CES as per 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 of with the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation for the purpose of making le a plot of ground located behind the Com mity Action building for community gardening. Clerk noted that this agreement will be in effect immediately and will remain in effect a change or termination is requested by either party. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement of Understanding the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation 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 Adult Probation Office for the transfer of $950 from DCA Budget Line No. 201.2 (Other Services) to 201.3 (Materials & Supplies) in order to facilitate processing and subsequent payment of outstanding purchase orders. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced to all those present that the Prison Board Meeting has been re- scheduled to May 25th in the Commissioners' Conference Room at 11:30 a.m. Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the fo 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. Li_llian B. Beckley 5238 Woodside Drive Baton Rouge, 1A 70808 District: Donora District No: 240 - Section No: Total amount: $32.98 (1982 County Tax) 036-00-05 - Parcel No: 0022-00 n E MINUTE BoOK 77 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 F, 2. Charles Zeu y (1982 County Tax) 115 Fifth Street California, PA 15419- District: California District No: 080 - Section No: 057 - Parcel No: 0001-OOA Total amount: $2.21 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no furhter business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1983 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK