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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 174 - 7-28-1983 - COMMISSIONERN 0 129 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 174 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 28, 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; Solicitor Bassi; Metro Petrosky, Clerk of Courts; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authorit Administrative Assistant Davis; Earl Bugaile and Floyd Laubham of the Planning Commission; Barbara Miller of The Observer -Reporter; Jim Provance of the Herald - Standard; Jim Jefferson of WJPA; Scott Myers of WKEG; Joann Sarkett of The Brown ville Telegraph; Alice Montgomery of Hickson's Office Supply; Lee Highmore of Wayne -Ferrell; and James Barry of Barry's Office Service. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 173 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 173 be appr ed as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, Lori Oliver of Belle Vernon has been selected Miss Pennsylvania National Teenager and will represent this region and the Commonwealth in national finals to be held in August; and WHEREAS, Lori Oliver has appeared in numerous special activities throughout the Monongahela Valley and Washington County during the summer, and her musical and scholastic talents have brought personal recognition to her and recognition to Western Pennsyl- vania; and WHEREAS, Lori Oliver, although a resident of neighboring Fayette County, has performed much of her preliminary work within Wash- ington County and will be the local favorite to win the national competition. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners extends congratulations to Lori Oliver, and on behalf of all of our citizens, bid her best wishes for success in the Miss National Teenager competition. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Pro- clamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Lori Oliver.) 1 is V-30 MINUTE B001L BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gilmore read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Polish American Congress which represents 10 million Polish Americans set nationwide August as "POLISH HERITAGE MONTH"; and WHEREAS, the Tri-County Polish Historical Cultural Society has been asked to act as arm of the Polish American Congress in the Southwestern Pennsylvania area; and WHEREAS, the Tri-County Polish Historical Cultural Society, a Nationalistic organization, is a true representative of all segments of Poles regardless of religious beliefs or birthplace of Poland; and WHEREAS, the struggles of Revolutionary War Heroes such as Thaddeus Kosciusko and Casimir Pulaski and the accomplishments of today's Lech Walesa and today's Polish American leaders who strive to high levels of government, business, sports, the arts, Nobel Prize winners and the professions have exemplified the bravery, ingenuity and freedom -loving sentiments of the Polish people; and WHEREAS, the Polish population of Washington County will be taking part in special programs and activities during the month to reaffirm the pride they maintain for their heritage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners joins the Polish American Congress and proclaims the month of August as "POLISH HERITAGE MONTH" and urges all Poles as well as all citizens to observe it and to acquaint themselves with the history, culture and contributions made by Poles and Polish Americans. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Pro- clamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (After the meeting, the Commissioners presented the Proclamation to representati of the Tri-County Polish Historical Cultural Society.) (Sheriff Fazzoni entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and adoption t following Proclamation: WHEREAS, older Americans have endured and grown through countless experiences, situations and hardships, and have developed a competitive edge over many persons by applying wisdom, determination and patience in dealing with life's challenges; and WHEREAS, many older Americans are faced with high unemploy- ment and low financial security creating a waster of many of their energies and talents; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Green Thumb, a rural based program for low-income older workers, has recognized the important funda- mental philosophy which applies to all Older Americans - the right and need to work; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Green Thumb is putting to work the numer- ous talents of over one thousand older workers at non-profit host agencies throughout the Commonwealth. These workers are learning new skills and expanding their work experience while preparing for unsubsidized employment in the public or private sector. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners, in cooperation with Pennsylvania Green Thumb, designates the month of August as "GREEN THUMB MONTH" in con- junction with the organization's 15th Anniversary, and recog- nizes the accomplishments of the program in the Washington County area. s 1 1 C 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, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presentee to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution accepting the p visions of a Grant Agreement authorized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Emergency Jobs Bill Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Mr. Bourke briefly explained the details of the Grant Agree- ment. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Reso- lution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; 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 - Employment & Training Program - $148,000 and $81, 00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care Contract - $15,682.92 (May) and $35,619.48 (June) 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $40,945.00 - Adult Services Block Grant 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - $51,525.00 - Child Welfare Title XX Block Grant - lst quarter New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement to Settle Condemnation for proceedings filed by the County Redevelop- ment Authority for property located on Franklin Avenue in the Borough of Canons- burg for the full settlement amount of $3,360.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement to Settle Condemnation. 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 Dugan and Milinovich Partnership for the purpose of auditing the MH/MR Program for the period of July 1, 1982 thru June 30, 1983, for a fee of $11,900. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agre( ment. 132 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. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Personal Service Agreement with the National Benevolent Association Christian Murch for senior center activities at the Thomas Campbell Apartments. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing ersonal Service Agreement. 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 reement with the Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council, Inc. (Southwestern Penn- ylvania Area Agency on Aging) for the Adult Services Program for FY 83/84. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as er 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 reement with Henkels & McCoy for the purpose of training ten (10) CETA partici- pants as Cable.Installers. The contract period will be from August 1, 1983 throuc September 30, 1983 and will not exceed $25,000. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr.-Paluso, approving the 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 a Change Order to the contract with Steel City Piping Company for the Jail Renova- tion Project; said Change Order being in the amount of $383.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Change Order. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is offering to the counties a Public Assistance Transportation Block Gran for a nine -month period beginning October 1, 1983, for the purpose of providing transportation services for low-income persons to needed medical services. Chief Clerk noted that Washington County's allocation for the period of October 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984, is $186,609. 7 1 MINUTE BOOK 133 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS C 1 C Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County accept the Public Assistance Transportation Block Grant as per above and so notify the De- partment of Public Welfare. 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 from the Service Employees International Union, Local 585, for the allow- ance of a payroll deduction from its members who have signed authorization cards for the purpose of contributing to the elections of Federal, State and Local can- didates. Chief Clerk noted that it would be understood that this deduction would be strictly voluntary and would not be deducted without a deduction authorization card signed by the members. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the allowance of a payroll deduction as per above. 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 approva. the following Tax Refund. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following Tax Refund due to either duplicatic or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. George E. Miles (1982 County Tax - Personal Property) 1503 Dayton AW Inverness, Florida 32650 Total Amount: $266.01 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 approv invoices from Mayview State Hospital in the amounts of $1,239.00 for Mark A. Yablonsky and $6,484.00 for Timothy Murphy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of the foregoing invoices. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed at 10:25 a.m. Meeting re -convened at 10:35 a.m. for the opening of bids. 134 MINUTE :■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids: Furnishing and Delivering of Dffice Supplies Hickson's Office Supply Company 17 E. Wheeling Street Washington, PA 15301 Amount of Bid: $23,906.12 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Modern Business Machine Supplies 70 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 Amount of Bid: $16,908.62 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Barry's Office Service, Inc. P. O. Box 1030 1370 University Avenue Morgantown, WV 26505 Amount of Bid: $21,367.98 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Alling and Cory 2920 New Beaver Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Amount of Bid: $35,641.55 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Brownsville Office Supply 13-15 Arch Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Amount of Bid: $5,705.97 A certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. E. W. Curry Company P. O. Box 9339 Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Amount of Bid: $28,672.29 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be .abled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. nit Dose Drug ,ackaging System or WCHC Wayne -Ferrell, Inc. 55 Kennedy Drive Smithtown, NY 11787 Amount of Bid: $5,551.00 A check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid; however, Solicitor Bassi advised the Board that the check was not certified as required by law. MINUTE BOOK i?5 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, that the foregoing bid be tabled for further review and study; and if the bid is in appropriate form the Board will decide to either waive the requirement of a certified check or require the bidder to present same. 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 10:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: oZ , 1983 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK C 1