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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 172 - 7-14-1983 - COMMISSIONER121. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 172 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, July 14, 1983 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gi]more and Paluso. Also being present: Chlef Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis, Attorney Retos of the Solicitor's Office; Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority; Richard Brady, Director of the Domestic Relations Office; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Barb Miller, Observer -Reporter; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Scott Myers, U<EG; Jim Provance, Herald -Standard and Lucy Rea, 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. 171, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 171 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: \ Robert Umistead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their cons ation and approval a Resolutioon authorizing execution of a Grant Contract with the Pennsylvania of Cam inity Affairs for the Park Landscape and Rehabilitation Work Relief Program. Urnstead briefly explained the project. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by W. Paluso, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Attorney Retos of the Solicitor's Office 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: HEALTH CENTER Paper Products Co,, Inc. $ 1,447.23 H. F. Behrhorst 26,012.22 Romeo & Sons, Inc, 2,147.94 TOTAL AWARDED $29,607.39 JAIL H. F. Behrhorst $ 9,676.63 Romeo & Sons, Inc. 2,663.15 TOTAL AWARDED $12,339.78 Moved by &. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the groceries and staple or the Washington County Health Center and Jail be awarded as per above; these being the lowest b eceived in accordance with the specifications, 122 MINUTE ■ ■ 6 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: projects: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1, U. S. Treasury - $134,000.00 - Employment & Training Program Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the 1. Second Year Funding of Unemployment Assistance Centers through Adult Service Block Grants 2. Certificates of Recognition awarded by Department of Com unity Affairs New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, The United Nations has officially pIxcla=ed the period 1983-1992 as the Decade of Disabled Persons and has urged all nations and organizations to continue the momentum of the 1981 International Year of Disabled Persons in improving the quality of life for the world's half billion persons with dis- abilities; and WHEREAS, the International Year of Disabled Persons led to wide -spread commitment and action to further the full participation of America's 35 million persons with disabilities in all aspects of national and community life; and WHEREAS, the International Year observance led to the proclamation by the President and the Congress of the United States of 1982 as the National Year of Disabled Persons, to the formation of the National Organization on Disability and to the widespread use of the slogan, 'Meeting the Challenges Through Partner- ships'"; and WHEREAS, these partnerships between persons with and without disabilities, between government and the private sector and among state, local and national organizations are continuing to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities; and WHEREAS, further progress should be made in the United States toward in- creasing understanding of the unmet needs and potential contribution of America's disabled citizens in furtherance of the following long-term goals of and for disabled persons as set forth during the 1981 and 1982 observance: Expanded Educational Opportunity * Improved Access to Housing, Buildings and Transportation * Greater Opportunity for Employment * Greater Participation in Recreational, Social and Cultural Activities * Expanded and Strengthened Rehabilitation Programs and Facilities * Purposeful Application of Ba c oadigaJ Research Aimed at Conquering Major Disabling Conditions * Reduction in the Incidence of Disability through Accident and Disease Prevention * Increased Application of Technology to Ameliorate the Effects of Di_sabil * Expanded International Exchange of Information and Experience to Benefit All Disabled Persons, P 123 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS NOW, THEMURE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Washington County, Pennsylvania, supports the World Program of Action and Decade of Disabled Persons of the United Nations; and That Washington County, Pennsylvania, joins with the National Organization on Disability as a national partner in furthering the above long-term goals of and for Americans with disabilities. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gihwre - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Right -of -Way Agreement with West Pere Power Company for property situate in South Franklin Township. Chief Clerk noted that this is in connection with the airport project which is presently underway. Moved by Mr. Gi]more, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Right -of -Way Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. 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 Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transporation, Bureau of Aviation, for financial assistance in the amount of $25,277.00 for expansion of the airport project which is presently underway. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Application to Penn1= for financial assistance in the airport construction project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the expansion of the air- port project which is presently underway. 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 an Agreement with Goodwill Hill Fishing and Hunting Club, Inc., which sets forth the stipzxit to be during the construction of the Harman Creek flood control dam. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with Goodwill Hill Fishing and Hunting Club. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 124 ITHNUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for Tax Duplicate Page Forms. 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 a proposal from Main Hurdman, Certified Public Accountants, to audit the financial statements of the Children & Youth Social Service Agency for the fiscal reporting period of July 1, 1982 thru June 30, 1983. Chief Clerk noted that Main Hurdman's fee will not exceed $12,700 plus out-of-pocket expenses. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the proposal from Main Hurdman 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 the following Supplemental Budget Appropriation request: 1. Request from the Property & Supplies Department for a Supplemental Appropriation to increase Account No. 0129-1 (Personal Services) in the amount of $11,354.87. Source of said appropriation is funds to be received from Liquid Fuels. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation request. 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 Agreements with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., of State College, PA., for programming services and equipment for the Domestic Relations Office. The first agreement is in amount of $19,000 and thei second agreement is in the amount of $7,500. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreements with RBA, Professional Data Systems, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Dr. Mark E. Worshtil and Dr, Ross E. Richardson have been recommended to serve as members of the Utilization Review Committee for the Washington. County Health Center at the rate of $50.00 per monthly meeting. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment of Dr. and Dr. Richardson as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 125 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi, presented to the Board for their consideratton, 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. John & Dorothy Skaine (1982 County Tax) R.D. #4, Hazelkirk Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll District No: 130 - Section No: 003-01-02 - Parcel No: 0011-00 Total amount: $45.65 2. Rose Monsanto (1983 County Tax) 849 Henderson Avenue 8 Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: 002-09-99 - Parcel No: 0008-OOT Total amount: $9.85 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 10:15 a.m. MIME •: r, 1 u