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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 15 - 3-29-1984 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE -.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr, FRANK R. MASCARA, yyDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 15 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, March 29, 1984 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Bassi, Executive Assistant DuJordan, Bill Sember, Executive Director of the Planning Commission; Administrative Assistant Davis, Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno IT; Jim Provanc , Herald -Standard; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Scott Myers, WKEG; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and some students from Washington High School. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 14, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Mascara, -that Minute No. 14 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Mascara recognized some students from Washington High School and noted that the school's basketball team is in the playoffs for the PIAA Class AA Champonship. Special Order of Business: Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving proposal for redevelopment disposition Parcel No. 1 in the Third Street Redevelopment Area, California, PA, by Rite Aid of Pennsylvania, Inc,, and the form of the redevelopment contract with said developer. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined the project. Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke also presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving a cooperation agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington for the undertaking by the Authority of a program designated as the PHFA-DCA single family substantial rehabilitation mortgage program. Mr. Bourke briefly explained the details of this program. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute the agreement. MINUTE _.. 301 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION EFRetro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. _ EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 Roll call vote taken: Mr, Petrosky.- Yes; Mr. Mascara r Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Old Business: Bids Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the grocerie; ,and staples for the Health Center be awarded as follows: Romeo & Sons, Inc, $ 4,906.98 Paper Products Co,, Inc. $ 1,308.62 H. F, Behrhorst & Son, Inc. $33,673.09 TOTAL AWARDED $39,888.69 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bids for the groceries and staples as per above, Roll call vote taken: Mr, Petrosky - Yea,, Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Solicitor Bassi, recommended to the Board that the bids for the grocerie and staples for the .Tail be awarded as follows: H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. Romeo & Sons, Inc. TOTAL AWARDED $16,574,87 $ 3,407.33 $19,982,20 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Mascara, awarding the bids for the groceries and staples as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the office supplies be awarded as follows: Dana's Office Supply Company $1,601,43 E. W. Curry Company $3,860,09 Gordon Office Equipment, Inc. $2,265,00 Modern Business Mach. Supplies, .$1,688,50 Inc. TOTAL AWARDED $9,415.02 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bids for office supplies as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $146,479.00 - Payment of Foster Care, Title IV-E - Children and -Youth Program Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the following projects: 1. Bentleyville Storm Sewer Project 2. Amwell Township Recreational Park Project MINUTE ■ ■ L BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, ' - EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ew Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to designate the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation as the lead agency for the distribution of surplus commodities program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board an agreement between the County and the lead agency for the coordination of this program. ChairmanMascara commented that the State (more specifically, the Depart- ment of Agriculture under the futilage of Penrose Halloway) has "botched" the surplus food program and decided to "pass the buck" to the local government, He stated that he is already getting telephone calls complaining that the Conifaissiom rs are not providing adequate storage facilities and freezer/cooler space. He state that from the onset of the program, he informed the Human Services Director that he was opposed to the County getting involved and that if the Commonwealth couldn't run the program with its resources, how do they expect Washington County to run it. He further stated that he is only approving it -because he feels the people do deserve something and that the Commissioners will undertake the project to the best of their ability and to the point where the County's resources will carry out the program and at that time, he'll fight the Commonwealth. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, designating the Washingt - Greene Community Action Corporation as the lead agency for the distribution of the surplus commodities program and approving the agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to purchase a Catastrophe Umbrella coverage for Washington County for a $3,000,000 limit at an annual premium of $13,800. Chief Clerk noted that this coverage would be excess over the County's primary General Liability and Automobi Liability coverages. It would include coverage for all the County's operations including the Nursing Home and the Airport. The only exclusions would be Malprac tice Liability and the Public Officials Liability for Errors and Omissions. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to purchase an Accident Medical Insurance policy to cover in- dividuals on probation and parole who participate in the Community Work Program sponsored by the Adult Probation Department. Chief Clerk noted that the policy would be effective from March 19, 1984 to March 18, 1985, at an annual premium of $150.00 based on thirty (30) people and that it is auditable. Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Ourchaie o the foregoing insurance policies. Roll call vote taken: 1 Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously, MINUTE BOOK 303 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSMetro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. - .. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS J Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval agreements with Laura F. Neuman and Louis Dagostino for the purpose of providing beautician and barber services, respectively, at the Washington County Health Center. Chief Clerk noted that the agreements would run from April 1, 1984 to April 1, 1985. Chief Clerk also noted that there will no longer be any costs in- curred to the County for these services due to the fact that the �gd v ual$, will now be paying for the. services. Commissioner Petrosky noted that this is part of the County°s reorgani- zation program and that the County will save approximately $24,150. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: 1. Request for Angela Alampi of the Washington County Health Center to attend a membership meeting for the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Society for Hospital Food Service Administrators to be held on April 12, 1984 at the Airport Sheraton Inn, Pittsburgh, PA 2. Request for Floyd Laubham of the Planning Commission to attend a.Koodplain Management Workshop sponsored by DCA on May 2, 1984, in Washington, PA 3. Request for Richard Brady and Ed Duda of the Domestic Relations Office to attend a Spring Workshop of the Western D.R.A.P. on April 4-6, 1984, in Clearfield, PA 4. Request for Robert Passante and James Hanna of the Adult Probation Office to attend a self-defense seminar sponsored by the U. S. Department of Justice on April 2-6, 1984, in Aurora, CO Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Mascara, approving the forego travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident Roll call vote taken: thereto as per above. Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously, **NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken by the County Controller and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel expenses. Chief Clerk noted that a meeting of the Salary Board will be held on Thursday, April 5, 1984, immediately following the Board of Commissioners mee Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Federal -Aid Project Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I% 304 MINUTE BOOLemr BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, _ EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Department of Transportation, in reference to the Van Emman Bridge over Chartiers Creek located in Cecil and North Strabane Townships. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Federal -Aid Project Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department Transportation, and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and ap the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions: Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO, 1 fo property situate in Independence Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 12, 1983, being described as a Trailer, situate in Independence Town ship, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of William J. & Barbara Adams be approved and that the sum of $416.19 be accepted from WILLIAM J. & BARBARA ADAMS; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Avella Area School District - 3-22-84 and Independence Township - 2-23-84. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE BY ADAMS) Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION N0, 2 fo property situate in Hanover Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 13, 1982, being described as 2 Sty Fr Hse-Gar, Lot 14, DB 1727-95, situate in Hanover Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assess in the name of Barnes Real Estate Co., also formerly assessed in the name of William C. & Karen E. Conn be approved and that the sum of $1,120,68 be accepted from WILLIAM C. & KAREN E. CONN; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - 2-22-84 and Hanover Township - 2-22-84. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE BY CONN) Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION N0, 3 f property situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 12, 1983, being described as a 2 Sty Fr Hse, Lot 0129, DB 1731-0286, situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Barnes Real Estate Co,, also assessed in the name of Joseph S. & Elizabeth A. Glemba be approved and that the sum of $152.31 be accepted from JOSEPH S. & ELIZABETH A. GLEMBA; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Charleroi Area School District - 3-2-84 and Fallowfield Township - 3-8-84. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE BY GLEMBAS) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 4 fo property situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 12, 1983, being described as Lots 4-5-6 (1.0538 Ac), DB 1256-0350, situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly 1 1 1 i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS n I assessed in the name of Robert & Joyce Matey be approved and that the sum of $208.15 be accepted from ROBERT & JOYCE MATEY; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Charleroi Area School District - 3-2-84 and Fallowfield Township - 3-8-84. (THIS IS A REPURCHASE BY MATEYS) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Policy and Procedure for Engineering by Consultants with respect to all projects associated with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Twelve Year Transportattoa Program. William Sember, Director of Planning and Development, made some comments concerning the policy. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoinE Policy and Procedure for Engineering by Consultants. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m. 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - REHABILITATION AND UPGRADE OF PIKE RUN BRIDGE NO. COAL CENTER Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids: 1. Donald Lutch, Inc. 1380 Stoltz Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Total amount of bid: $137,000.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid, 2. Conn Construction Company Box 431 Industrial Street New Castle, PA 16103 Total amount of bid: $126,978,00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Adams Steel Erection R.D. #1 Kittanning, PA 16201 Total amount of bid: $138,500.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid, 4. Mosites Construction Company 4839 Campbells Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Total amount of bid: $154,000.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Frich Construction Company R.D. #2, Box 135 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Total amount of bid: $131,872.00 A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bird. 6. DeSalla's Enterprises 3706 Lebanon Church Road West Mifflin, PA 15122 Total amount of bid: $124,500,00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 306 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, - EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 7. Middle States Steel Construction Company P.O. Box 307 Eighty Four, PA 15330 Total amount of bid: $116,700.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 8. Honeywill & Company P,O, Box 428 - 150 School Street Harwick, PA 15049 Total amount of bid: $154,597.34 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bids for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Pike Run Bridge No. 1 located in Coal Center be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Petrosky - 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: ,1984 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK F�