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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
No. 180
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, September 15, 1983
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso. Also being present: Chief
Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis; Solicitor Bassi, William Sember, Director of the
Commission; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA;
Jones, Pittsburgh Post Gazette; Joann Sackett, Brownsville Telegraph and Jim Provance,
Standard.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and asked if
Ithere were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 179, each member having received
la copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 179 be approved as read.
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. Commonwealth of Pa. - $5,895.61 - Section 406 payment for incurred planning
costs
2. U. S. Treasury - $81,000.00 and $33,000.00 - Employment & Training Program
3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $128,511.00 - Foster Care, Title IV-E
Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the
projects:
1. Charleroi Central Business District Renewal Area Project - William C, Bellamy
Award of Excellence, Chairman Mascara made a few, comments regarding thtp awa
2. Contract Award in Charleroi, and Washington under the Park. Landscape and
Rehabilitation Work Relief Program
3. Interchange Location Study along I-79 in Cecil Township (between Capoasburg
and Bridgeville)
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the folloWing
Resolution:
WHEREAS, there exists a lack of security measures adequate to protect the
general community from escape of prisoners from, the Washington County Ja;kl; and
WHEREAS, the Jail is undergoing substantial renovation and repairs compelling
certain security measures to be immediately implemented; and
WHEREAS, there has already been one prisoner escape because of lack of
surveillance and security equipment; and
WHEREAS, an unusual and emergency situation exists and is hereby declared by
the Board of Washington County Commissioners.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed agreement attached hereto with
Gandy Interval of Washington, Pennsylvania, for the purchase and installat1pn of
security screens be entered into forthwith without advettisement for bids provis:
said action being in accordance with The County Code, Section 1802 (b).
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution
an emergency situation at the Jail and approving the agreement with Gandy Interval in the amount
of $5,664.00.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cheif Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two preapplica.-
tions to the Federal Aviation Administration for airport improvement funds - one in the amount
of $3,540,000 for the extension of the runway and taxiway and the second in the amount of $93,000
for the installation of medium intensity runway/taxiway lighting.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing preapplications
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 a Proposal
in the amount of $2,850.00 from M & M Equipment Sales Company of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania,
for maintenance work on Harmon Creek Site 486.
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Proposal from
M & M Equipment Sales Company.
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. Addendum to
the agreement with Mazzaro Coal and Disposal for the collection of refuse and garbage in Mingo
Creek County Park renewing the agreement for the period of May 16, 1983 through October 14, 1983,
under the same terms and conditions as the previous agreement.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum to the agreement
with Mazzaro Coal and Disposal as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In connection with the Children and Youth/Juvenile Probation Departments, Chief Clerk
presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two Purchase of Service Agreements
Placement Services for FY83/84 -one with New Directions, Inc., and the other with Perseus House,
Inc.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Purchase of
Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
lemental Budget Appropriation requests:
1. Request for a Supplemental Approprition of $12,500 to be transferred from
Account No. 1499 (Unappropriated Balances) to Account No. 208 (Maintenance
of Adults in Non -County Institutions)
2. Request from the Flood Control for the transfer of $3,000 from Account No. 101
(Capital Outlays) to Account No. 101-2 (Other Services)
3. Two requests from the Budget Department - (1) for the transfer of $27,806 from
Account No. 103-1 to Account No. 119-1 -- in order to cover salaries of staff
transferred fromAniistrataon. to Budget. (2) for the transfer of $2,000 from
Account No. 103-3 to Account No. 119-3 -- in order to perform functions that h:
previously been performed by the Administrative Department.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Supplemental
Appropriation requests.
Ordinance:
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
An Ordinance authorizing the incurring of debt by the County of Washington,
Pennsylvania, by issuance of a General Obligation Note in the principal amount of
$525,000.00 for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds for and toward the
projects consisting of the ccmplet on of renovation at the County Jail, the County
Courthouse and the County parks; EDP Equipment for the criminal justice system; and
rolling stock; authorizing the acceptance of the note purchase proposal; providing
for the maturity, interest rate, interest payment dates and optional redemption pro-
visions of such note; convenanting to pay the debt service and pledge of the full
faith, credit and taxing power of the County for the payment of the general obli-
gation note; adopting a form of note; providing for the execution and delivery of
such note; establishing a sinking fund in respect of such note; authorizing the filing
of a debt statement; providing for a sinking fund depository and paying agent; re-
stricting investments of the proceeds of such note; stating that the note will be
exempt from taxation in and by the Commonwealth; authorizing the County Officers
to take all other necessary action; and repealing inconsistent ordinances.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Ordinance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; W. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from
Olga Woodward, Recorder of Deeds, for reimbursement for her attendance at meetings of the State
Association of Pennsylvania Elected Officials whereby she is serving as the legislative chairman
of the Recorders Association.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Recorder of Deeds to attend
meetings of the State Association of Pennsylvania Elected Officials as per above and authorizing
the payment of all necessary expenses incident thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
WHEREAS, on December 30, 1982, the County of ,pb�pgt; an. budgeted $1,152,531.00
of General Revenue Sharing Funds to the budgetary category known as Welfare,
consisting of the following accounts: Health Center, Children & Youth Services
and Adult Welfare Services; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Revenue Sharing requires that the accounting system
established must provide an adequate audit trail so the revenue sharing funds
can be traced to the specific voucher, payroll, etc., where they were expended.
It must also relate to the designated expenditures in the proposed use and budget
hearings which the present accounting system does not provide for.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the amount
of $561,500.00 be transferred to the following departments to reimburse them
for payroll expenses for the period of January 1, 1983 through June 30, 1983 as
follows:
Children & Youth Services
Adult Welfare Services
Health Center
9.13% or $ 51,264.95
11.65% or $ 65,302.45
79.24% or $444,932.60
Verification of the payment of these funds can be traced to the specific
employees by consulting the payroll journal covering the period stated above.
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 a Letter of
with Pittsburgh National Bank whereby effective October 1, 1983, Pittsburgh National
Bank will establish a Zero Balance Concentration System for the County of Washington. Chief
Clerk noted that the fee for this service will be at the prevailing rate which is currently $.60
debit transfer and $.60 per credit transfer each day and will be charged against the analysis
of the concentration account. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval a Money Market Account Agreement with Pittsburgh National Bank which is to become
effective October 1, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Letter of Understanding and
Market Account Agreement with Pittsburgh National Bank as per above.
Solicitor:
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 approval the follow-
ing Tax Refunds.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, 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. Samuel & Elizabeth DiGiovanni
4166 Fauna Street
Montclair, CA 91763
District: Hanover
District No: 340 - Section No:
Total amount: $19.57
(1983 County Tax)
011-05-02 - Parcel No: 0007-00
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
2. Charles M. Cicero, Et Al
60 Acre Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 6th
District No: 760 - Section No:
Total amount: $68.86
3. Robert G. & Patricia L. Fresa
62 Craven Drive
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Carroll
District No: 130 - Section No:
Total amount: $10.07
4. Edward Cianelli
Box E-1, R.D. #1
Marianna, PA 15345
District: West Bethlehem
District No: 660 - Section No:
Total amount: $28.35
5. Clarence S. Crowe
R.D. #1
Marianna, PA 15345
District: West Bethlehem
District No: 660 - Section No:
Total amount: $36.16
6, James & Constance Huston
26 E. Hallam Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 2nd
District No: 720 - Section No:
Total amount: $2.81
7. Willetta M. Richey
2505 Park Avenue
Box 185
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin
District No: 590 - Section No:
Total amount: $2.20
Roll call vote taken:
(1982 County Tax)
0005-00-02 - Parcel No: 0009 and 0010
(1983 County Tax)
011-03-03 - Parcel No: 0016-00
(1983 County Tax)
002-09-99 - Parcel No: 0004-00
(1983 County Tax)
015 - Parcel No: 0012-00
(1983 County Tax)
009 - Parcel No: 0010-00
(1983 County Tax)
013-01-05 - Parcel No: 0008-00
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore -Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously,
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval invoices
from Mayview State Hospital for the following patients:
invoices.
Joseph Rosman - $3,720.00
Charles Holmes - $3,720.00
Mark A. Yablonsky - $5,487.00
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of the foregoing
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 10:15 a.m.
THE FOREGOINGrl ,D AND APPROVED:
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CHIEF CLERK