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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 6
Washington County Commi_ssioners
Washington, PA, February 2, 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, Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer; Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration; Earl
Bugaile, Public Relations; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Coroner Jackson, Warden Poland, John
Temas, Brian Hammett, Russell Crupe and Obed Lewis, Correctional Officers at the Jail; Jim Jeffer-
son, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Jim Provance,
Herald -Standard; Scott Myers, WKEG 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. 5, each member having received
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 5 be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation:
UETZEAS, a fire at the Washington County Jail caused damage to
the building and resulted in the hospital treatment of nine persons,
including jail guards and prisoners; and
WHEREAS, a considerable number of injuries and possible panic was
averted through the combined efforts of the Prison Warden and guards
who led trapped inmates to safety while assuring that security was
maintained near the Jail complex during the emergency period; and
WHEREAS, these five persons have demonstrated uncommon heroism
and concern for fellow human beings during their rescue efforts in
addition to a high degree of training and professionalism during the
course of the afternoon and evening of the fire emergency.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners
presents, a Certificate of C.m*mdation to Prison Warden Robert Poland
and Correctional Officers John Ten -as, Brian Hammett, Russell Crupe and
Obed Lewis for their heroic service to those victims who were trapped
inside the jail and to their profession as prison officers.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrokky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners then presented to Warden Poland and the Correctional Officers a
Certificate of Conmendation and a copy of the adopted Proclamation.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA.- - EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check:
1. Conum-twealth of Pa. - $246,061.15 - Medical Assistance
Chief Clerk announced that the draft application of the Health Systems Agency of South-
western Pennsylvania for federal assistance to the Department of Health and Human Services is
available for public inspection and comments in the Washington County Human Services Office located
on the 5th floor in the Courthouse Square Building.
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution
authorizing the execution of a revised deed to the Washington Industrial Development Corporation
to correct a deed of November 12, 1968, for property in the Arden Downs Industrial Park, Chartiers
Township.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Peawky, approving the foregoing Resolution.
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 a request that the
Board declare an emergency situation at the Jail due to the fire which occurred an January 28,
1984, in the maintenance roam below the Jail. Chief Clerk noted that this action will enable
the Department of Administration to take whatever action is necessary to enable the Jail to
resume normal operation. Chief Clerk also noted that it is requested that the Board approve this
emergency situation retroactive to the time of the fire. Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer stated
that it is his opinion based an the circumstances and facts that it would be best to declare an
emergency situation at the Jail due to the fire,.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Resolution declaring an
of the
emergency situation at the Jail; this action being in accordance with Section 1802 (b) County Coo-e.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the JTPA Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval a financial agreement with Davey Environmental Services for the provision of class-
room training for 4 participants in tree trimming and landscaping. The contract term is from
February 5, 1984 thru June 30, 1984 and will be funded under the JTPA Title IIA. The contract
amount will not exceed $17,500.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with
Davey Environmental Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr: WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONHRS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their considerationend approval an Application
for Improvement of Services Grant to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for the
Adult Probation Office for the year 1984. Chief Clerk noted that the Board of Probation and
Parole anticipates a 4% increase for all counties currently participating in the Grant -in -Aid
program.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seecmded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Adult Probation Grant -in -
Aid Application as per 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 the Worker's
Compensation Renewal Policy for the period of August 1, 1983 to August 1, 1984 with the Pennsyl-
vania Manufacturers' Association Insurance Company for an annual premium of $429,647. Chief
Clerk noted that this renewal is no longer on a retrospective rating basis, but is now on a
retention plan. Chief Clerk explained that the advantage of this program over the retrospective
plan is that there are no longer penalties (additional premiums) if the County has a bad year in
losses. Chd'ef Clerk noted that the County's Insurance Broker was able to get PMA to change to
this type of program because of the County's hard work in reducing losses and the light duty
program that the County installed.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Worker's Compensation
Renewal Policy as per 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 Employment
Agreement with Barry Parks, D. Ed., as A _, tstrator of the Washington County Health Center, eff.,
February 6, 1984, at an annual salary of $33,500.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Paluso, appro�g the forego�g k loyff�ent
Agreement with Barry Parks, D. Ed.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that Candssioner metro Fetrosky, Jr,, haa,been re-
commended for appointment to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Courdasion ( C)
for a 3-year term, expiring December 31, 1986, replacing former Coudssioner David L, Gtlmowe.;
also, Mr. Albert Ferrari of Charleroi has been recommeded for appointwnt to SPRPC as the
"citizen member representative" for a two-year term, expiring December 31, 1985,
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointments to
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -'Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
Metro Petrosky, Jr,
FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
travel requests:
1. Request for Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration, and
David Suski, Acting Director of JTPA, to attend the Mid -
Atlantic Association of Prime Sponsors Conference in Pitts-
burgh, PA, on February 16 and 17, 1984.
2. Request for J.Brr'acken Burns, EMS Director, to attend a Time
Management for CBO`s Seminar- on March 29, 1984, in Monroeville,
PA.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel requests
and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -Yes,
Motion carried unanimously,
*NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken by the County Controller acid
is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel expenses.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
authorizes payment of mileage or other traveling expenses at the
same rate as County employees to Solicitors of various Row Offices
in the performance of duties as outlined in their respective agree-
ments for services. Approval of travel will be designated to the
respective Row Officer.
ADOPTED and effective this 2nd day of February, 1984.
Moved by Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr —Mascara. - Yes.
Motion carried unanumusly.
Chief Clerk announced to all those present that the Special Meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 1984, for the purpose of adopting
the 1984 amended County Budget has been changed from 11:00 a.m, to 3:00 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing Larry Spahr as Acting Director
of Elections, effective February 1, 1984, Chief Clerk noted that Mr. Spahr will replace Jack
Roll call vote taken:
Wagner, who resigned. Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Mtton carried
unanimously.
Solicitor:
Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer 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 overpayment of real
estate or personal property tax:
1. Peter A. & Joann Cossu
2910 Park Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Morris
District No: 450 - Section No:
Total amount: $26.75
*S. S. No. 190-24-1660
(1983 County Tax)
020-00 - Parcel No: 0020-00
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FRANK R. MASCARA, , ; - - EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
2. Charles M & Esther L. Tharp
145 Oakwood Road
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No:
Total amount: $267.32
^S. S. No. 163-24-4671
Roll call vote taken:
(1983 County Tax)
011-14 - Parc6l: No: 0003-00
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously,
Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
invoices from Mayview State Hospital totaling $7,968.00 for Joseph Rosman ($3,720.00) and John
Nuzzi ($4,248.00).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of the foregoing
invoices from Mayview State Hospital.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m.
10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - BALLOT CARDS AND BALLOT PAGES
Roger Metcalfe of the Controller's Office opened and read the following bids:
BALLOT
PAGES 1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
401 Thar>pson Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Approximately 9000 official ballot pages (170 lb. stock)
color according to party. Price per thousand for pages
furnished
Approximately 2000 absentee ballot booklets (16 lb, stock)
color according to party assembled and stapled by precinct.
Price per thousand furnished
$ 1,395.55
$ 665.00
Approximately 40,000 official specimen ballot pages reduced
for election districts to be printed on a single sheet by pre-
cinct (172 x 222 max, size) uniform in stock, color according
to party. Price per thousand for ballot pages furnished $ 290.65
7 single sets for each party of specimen ballot pages (re-
duced) printed on single sheet by precinct (172 x 222 max.
size) wrapped, uniformed in stock, color according to party.
Price per 7 sets for each party furnished $ 350.00
For printing, binding and delivering -gly re -rim. of ballot pages
of any election district because of an error on the part of any
county employee. Mini.Tmn charge per district for re -run of 10
ballot pages or less $ 24.95
Charges per 10 re-rn ballot pages for the same district in
addition to minimum charge $ 16.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 107o accompanied the bid.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
Metro Petrosky, Jr.
FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONHRS
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1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Amount of Bid: $60.55 per M
(Item ►►B►►)
(M = 1000)
*NOTE: This cost does not reflect Freight Charges. These
charges add approximately $3.00 per 1000 additional.
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid be awarded to BADZIK PRINT-
ING SERVICES, INC, of Donora, Pennsylvania, this being the only bid received in accordance with
the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners noted that they would waive the normal procedure of tabling the bid
for one week due to the fact that Badzik Printing has done this work for the past several years
and also due to the fact that the Primary Election has been moved up to April 10, 1984.
There being no further business, Chairman. Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
1984
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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