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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. 178
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, September 1, 1983
The Washington County Board of 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,
Coroner Jackson, Henry Fiumelli, Human Services Director; Bill Sember and Earl Bugaile, Planning
Commission;, Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Scott Myers, WKEG; Joann
Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Jim Provance, Herald -Standard; Vicki Janes, Pittsburgh Post Gazett
and John Mudd, President of the Washington County Chapter of the Families of POW/MIA's.
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., 177, each member having received
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 177 be approved 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, almost 2,500 Americans are still unaccounted for as the
result of the Vietnam War and have been listed as Missing -in -Action or
Prisoners -of -War; and
WHEREAS, in spite of efforts on the part of governmental officials
and American veterans groups, communist - continue to deny holding
Prisoners -of -War and offer only minimal information an the fate of other
Americans who are still missing; and
WHEREAS, the National League of POW/MIA Families has joined in a nation-
wide vigil and effort to renew pressure on government officials to work for
the release of prisoners still held by the corm nlist government in Vietnam;
and their efforts are being supported an the Washington County level with
a vigil and ceremcmy to be held at the Washington County Courthouse on
Monday, September 5, 1983.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Cow ssioners
declares Monday, September 5, 1983, as VIETNAM POW/MIA RII0ARRANCE DAY and
call upon the citizens of this County to show their support for the release
of the POW's now held along with information on the MIA's by attending the
vigil, signing petitions to send to Hanoi government as well as turning
on their headlights during the day in xembraace, of the American veterans
who served in the Vietnam conflict and, in particular, those who are still
listed as Prisoners -of -War or Missing -in -Action.
Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to John Mudd, President of the
ton Chapter of the Families of POW/MIA's. Mr. Mudd then made some comments concerning this
Proclamation and presented the Commissioners with POW/MIA pins.
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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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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant Agree -
meet with the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, whereby the County
agrees to accept the grant offer of $402,840.00 for the Washington County Airport Project.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the Grant Offer as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bid for the Washington County Airport
Site Development -Phase II Project be awarded to Dick Enterprises, Inc., the lowest responsible
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the Washington County
Airport Site Development -Phase II Project be awarded as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In reference to the bids for the delivery of the ballot boxes for the Municipal General
Election, Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board reject all bids and re -advertise.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids received for the delivery
of ballot boxes for the Municipal General Election be rejected and the Chief Clerk be authorized
to re -advertise for bids.
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:
U. S. Treasury - $35,000.00 - Employment & Training Program
Commonwealth of Pa. - $245,151.77 - Medical Assistance
Commonwealth of Pa. - $17,752.63 - Day Care Program - Month of June
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in reference to the follow-
ing project:
Curry Field Improvements Project - Borough of Canonsburg
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice fram the Administrative Office of Permsyl
Courts that the next course of instruction for prospective District Justices will be conducted
November 14 thru December 9, 1983.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the resignation of Raymond P. Amatangelo, Esq., as
Assistant District Attorney, effective August 15, 1983.
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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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New Business:
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for Two Data Entry Terminals.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, 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 md approval the Children &
Service Plan and Budget Estimate for fiscal year 1983/84.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Children & Youth Plan and
Budget Estimate as per above and authorizing its submission to the Department 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 the following
Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has revised
Pa, Code Chapter 1181 (relating to nursing facility care) and establishes
Subchapter B, Manual for Allowable Cost Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing
and Intermediate Care Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the regulations are being adopted under the Department's
statutory authority as set forth at §443.1 (2) and (3) of the Public
Welfare Code, Act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21) as amended (62 P.S.
§443.1 (2) and (3) ). The order takes effect July 1, 1983, except for
Subchapter A §1181.59 which shall take effect January 1, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Section 1181.259 (Q) states "The funding of all allowable
depreciation shall be required for the future replacement of assets,
including those assets_ obtained through Federal and State funds or grants
such as legacy foundation grants and Hill -Burton grants. Funding of
other depreciation shall be required in order that funds will be available
for future replacement of assets by the facility. Documentation support-
ing funded depreciation accounts shall be required!"; and
WHEREAS, by definition as set forth at Section 1181,202 of Subchapter
B, the Board of County Commissioners directs the actions and policies of
the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved, that a
Sinking Fund be established to be known as the Washington County Health
Center Sinking Fund for the purpose of accruing funds for the future re-
placement of assets-, at the Washington County Health Center, including the
replacement and renovation of buildings, fixed equipment, movable equipment
and grounds, roadways, parking lots as determined by the Board of County
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Administrator of the Washington
County Health Center shall immediately arrange to deposit into this Fund
the monthly depreciation received through Medicaid and Medicare payments
retroactive to July 1, 1983. There will also be deposited into this Fund
from time to time such other monies as may be directed by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that since the State requires separate documen
of this Fund, it shall not be co -mingled with the present Debt Service Fund
or any other funds that may later be established.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, -,seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
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 revised
Travel Regulations for County employees to be effective September 1, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Travel
effective September 1, 1983.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to,)advertise a Notice of an ordinance to be adopted
by the Board providing for the issuance of a General Obligation Note in the principal amount of
$525,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise
a Notice of an ordinance as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk announced to all those present that the County offices will be closed on
Monday, September 5th, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m.
10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF 1000-1400 TONS OF 2A AGGREQ=
Deputy Controller Metcalfe opened and read the following bids:
1. Don Swart Trucking, Inc.
Rt. 2, Box 49
Wellsburg, WV 26070
Total amount of bid: $6.99 per ton
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid,
2. Ohio River Sand & Gravel
P.O. Box 160
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Total amount of bid: $6.75
per ton
A Bid Bond in the amount of
10% accompanied the bid.
3. Commercial Stone Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 208
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Total amount of bid: $9.25
per ton
A Bid Bond in the amount of
10% accompanied the bid.
4. Duquesne Slag Products Co,
355 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Total amount of bid: $8.65
per ton
A Bid Bond in the amount of
10% accc upanied the bid.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
5. International Mill Service, Inc.
Parkwest Office Center - Bldg. 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Total amount of bid: $5.50 per tan.
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids be tabled for further
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board a request for the Director of Elections and a member
of his staff to attend the Annual Election Officials Conference.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Director of Elections and
a member of his staff to attend the Annual Election Officials Conference to be held in Harrisburg
on September 7 - 9, 1983, and authorizing the payment of allcessary expenses incident thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
It. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:40 a.m.
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