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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 2 - 1-5-1984 - COMMISSIONER238 MINUTE -■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosk, Jr. FRANK R. MASCARA,'m'j,'j�(}��xxy1j�i, ED ARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 2 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 5, 1984 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Mrs. Delores Mascara and Mrs. Wilson of Charleroi; Administrative Assistant Davis Henry Fiumelli, Human Services Director; Judy Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Jim Provance, Hera Standard; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; and Scott Myers, WKEG. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and noted that approval of Minutes No. 194 and No. 1 would be held in abeyance due to their incompletion. Old Business: Bids Solicitor Bassi informed the Board that it has been recommended that the bids for the furnishing and delivering of Housekeeping Supplies be awarded as follows for the period of January thru June 30, 1984: Washington Bar & Restaurant Supply Co. - Washington, Pa. Scott Toilet Tissue 219-34 Paper Towels No. 221 Paper Towels No. 225 Paper Towels Three -Compartment aluminum plates TOTAL $3,074.50 $1,320.00 $1,256.00 $1,074.00 $4,485.00 $11,209.50 West Penn Chemical Supply - Pittsburgh, Pa. Trash Can Liners 20 x 13 x 39 $ 385.50 Trash Can Liners 15 x 9 x 23 $1,380.00 TOTAL $1,765.50 Shamrock Chemical Company - Charleroi, Pa. Trash Can Liners 23 x 17 x 46 $2,210.25 TOTAL $2,210.25 Solicitor Bassi also noted that it has been recommended that the bids for the laundry detergent be rejected. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bids for the furnishing and delivering of housekeeping supplies as per above; these bids bei the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with specifications; and that the bids for the laundry detergent be:rejected. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 MINUTE :■■ 239 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. R&vAxkg)(_Jf§EW, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS �_ 1 1 Correspondence Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $36,000.00 - In -Home Services Block Grant - 2nd quarter payment 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $21,425.00 - JOBS BILL Day Care Block Grant - second payment 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $62,203.00 - Public Assistance Transportation Block Grant - second payment New Business Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an (Agreement with Frank Irey, Jr., Inc., in the amount of $3,740.00 for the purpose of installing approximately thirty-six fluorescent fixtures in various offices of the County Courthouse. Chief Clerk noted that the price includes installation, rewiring where necessary and all miscellaneous fittings for the fixtures. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agree{ Iment with Frank Irey, Jr., Inc. Roll call vote taken: 4 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Washington County Mental Health Association for transitional employment for the chronically mentally ill. Chief Clerk noted that the term of the Agreement would be from December 27, 1983 to June 30, 1984, and that the fun& for the Agreement are 100% State funded. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as 1per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an JAgreement with Attorney David S. Posner as Solicitor for the Clerk of Courts loffice for an annual sum of $2,400.00, effective January 3, 1984. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as 1per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chiet Clerk informed the Board of a Rate Adjustment Notice from Pennsylvania Blue Cross and Blue Shield concerning the premium rates applicable for renewal of the Agreement for the period beginning March 1, 1984, and ending February 28, 198 Commissioner Paluso requested that this matter be tabled for further study. 2 r .' MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARANOMNAXTOXOMM, EDWARD W. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Sheriff's Office to approve payment of $780.00 to the City of ashington Police Department for services rendered on December 20, 21 and 22, 1984, in connection with the sex cult/Children and Youth matter. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing pa ment to the City of Washington Police Department. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following individuals have been recommended for appointment/reappointment to the following boards: Washington County Authority Reappointment of Edwin DuJordan and Lawrence Miller for 5-year terms (1-1-84 thru 12-31-88) Planning Commission Reappointment of Charles Murray for a 4-year term (1-1-84 to 1-1-88) MH/MR Board Reappointment of Dolores Laabs, Larry Kinskey and Ferdal Littleton for 3-year terms (1-1-84 thru 12-31-86) Library Board Appointment of Helen Armstrong of the Chartiers-Houston Community Library and Wilma Wyels of the Marianna Community Library for 3-year terms (1-1-84 thru 12-31-86) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointments/reappointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following individuals have been recommended for appointment to the Local Committee of National Organization on Disability. Dolores Laabs, R.N. - Open Doors for the Handicapped Barry Adamson - Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Monessen Harry Philippe - Blind Representative Willa Williams - Deaf Representative Dan -DeWitt - Deaf interpreter Father Sadvary - Priest Janet Tucci - B.V.R. (Chairperson) James Zack - D.V.V. Bertha Jones - Area Agency on Aging Mickey McCarthy - Mon Valley United Health Services Fran Allen - Community Action Program MINUTE BOOK 241 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS yy WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. R..{e 0W.0�`j(..j . *PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I 1 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, appointing the foregoing indiv uals to the Local Committee of National Organization on Disability. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (1984 Budget) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the 1984 County Budget be re -opened. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Petrosky commended his colleagues in terms of giving him the oppor- tunity as the new incoming -Commissioner to participate in the development of a budget. Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the Tax Assessment,Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or erpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Keith Kennedy (1983 County Tax) 4605 Winnetka Circle Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364 District: California District No: 080 - Section No: 010-00-02 - Parcel No: 0007-00 Amount: $59.65 2. E. Jean Roberts (1983 Personal Property Tax) • 28 Whitaker Avenue Burgettstown, PA 15021 Amount: $154.75 3. Washington County (1982 Personal Property) Personal Property Tax Division (for John J. Sweder, R. D. 1, Box 13, Avella, Pa. 15312) Amount: $132.00 4. Ruth and John E. Lamb, Sr. (1983 County Tax) Box 387 Midway, PA 15060 District: Midway District No: 410 - Section No: 022-00-01 - Parcel No: 0012-00 Amount: $1.37 (penalty) 5. Century Federal Savings & Loan (1983 County Tax) for Lynn D. Shepard ATTN: Tax Department 12000 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: 012-02-02 - Parcel No: 0008-00 Amount: $364.26 6. Meadow Lands Farm (1983 County Tax) P. O. Box 519 Meadow Lands, PA 15347 District: Chartiers District No: 170 - Section No: 017-00 - Parcel No: 0014-03 Amount: $55.08 (penalty) 7. Mon Valley Medical Assoc. (1983 County Tax)` c/o H.L. ZK Assoc. 1025 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Monongahela 1st Ward District No: 420 - Section No: 025-00 - Parcel No: 0008-00 Amount: $41.58 (penalty) 242 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, 3DX)XIXK,,X i` XKE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval invoices from Mayview State Hospital totaling $21,915.00 for Joseph Rosman ($7,32 .00), Charles Holmes ($1,320.00), Charles E. David ($10,620.00) and Kenneth Richie ($2,655.00). Mr. Paluso questioned the daily rates for these individuals. Mr. Bassi noted that the daily rate for Joseph Rosman and Charles Holmes is $120.00 while the daily rate for Charles David and Kenneth Richie is $177.00. Discussion followed. Mr. Paluso stated that he objects to the payment of these invoices based on the fact that Mayview--and Farview are State -funded institution and that he disagrees with DPW's interpretation of the legislation concerning these payments. Solicitor Bassi noted that this problem is common to all the counties in Pennsylvania and suggested that the matter be pursued through the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners (PSACC). Mr. Fiumelli, Human Services Director, advised the Board that there is presently legislation pigeonholed in the Health & Welfare Committee of the Senate and the House which would relieve counties from the responsibility of such payments. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Chairman Mascara, approving the payment of the foregoing invoices from Mayview State Hospital. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - No,; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motiop carried. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1984 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 11