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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 17 - 4-12-1984 - COMMISSIONERa ITF MINUTE BOOK 80ARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr, WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA,, DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS nute No. 17 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 12, 1984 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session wit following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso, Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Bassi, Coroner Jackson, Earl Bugaile, Public Relations; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observe Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; Jim Provance, Herald -Standard; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Lucy Rea, interested citizen and Margaret Harrell, representative of "The Center". 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. 16, ach member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No, 16 be approved as read. Poll 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: WHEREAS, crimes against women, such as rape and sexual assault, have grown in alarming proportions throughout the United States in recent years; and WHEREAS, the serious nature of these crimes is clearly demonstrated in its devastating impact on the victim who re- quires special counseling and supporting services in over- coming the crisis; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has founded "The Center' to maintain and provide a variety of services geared to meet the needs of victims of sexual assault and provide information and education in all areas of sexual assault; and WHEREAS,_ "The Center" has provided services to victims of rape and sexual assault as well as domestic violence through the aid of a twenty-four hour telephone hotline, short-term individual counseling, support groups for victims, the train- ing of counselors and the offering of public information pro- grams on crimes against women. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners proclaims the week of April 15-21, 1984, as "VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK" in Washington County in cooperation with a statewide effort being conducted by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we recognize "The Center" in Washington County for its continued programs and services in providing supportive and counseling services for the victims of these crimes. 1 1 MINUTE =■■ 315 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr. FRANK R. MASCARA,";: DWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E 1 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Margaret Harrell of "The Center". Old Business: Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bid for the Rehabili- tation and Upgrade of Pike Run Bridge No, 1 located in Coal Center, Pa., be award4 to Middle States Steel Construction Company of Eighty Four, Pa. Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Paluso, awarding the bid for the rehabilitation and upgrade of Pike Run Bridge No. 1 as per above; this being the lowest responsible bid received according to specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Traveler's - $17,943.19 - for fire which occurred at the Jail on 1-28-84 (Chief Clerk noted that part of this check has been forwarded to Firedex and the remainder will be paid whenever the sandblasting work is completed) 2. U. S. Treasury - $15,000,00 - Employment & Training Program 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $51,525.00 - Child Welfare, Title XX Block Grant - 4th quarter 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - $36,000.00 - fin -Home Services Demonstration Block Grant New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Amendment No. 1 to the Pre -Expenditure Plan for the Public Assistance Transport ation Block Grant for the period of 10-1-83 to 6-30-84. Chief Clerk noted that the Amendment increases the original grant by $30,000 (from $186,609 to $216,609) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr, Paluso, approving the Amendment to the Public Assistance Transportation Block Grant as per aboi6re. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. rPetrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to increase the private pay rate for Intermediate Care at the Washingtc County Health Center from $54.00 to $56.00 per day. Chief Clerk noted that the would private pay rate for Skilled Care/remain at $70.00 per day. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing increase in Private Pay Rate at the Washington County Health Center for Inter- �d mediate Care, effective May 1, 1984. 316 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr, WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, '_ EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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 following travel request: 1. Request for Elliot Singer of the Human Services Department to attend a conference on the proposed Human Services Develop- ment Fund held in Pittsburgh on April 4, 1984. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel request and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident t to as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. TE: 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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the domestic steel industry is of vital importance to many citizens of Washington County; and WHEREAS, the domestic steel industry is an important part of the Pennsylvania economy, providing employment for thousands of the Commonwealth's residents; and WHEREAS, the steel industry in the United States provides stability, tax revenue, employment and support to our community and local communities throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, the American steel industry is being devastated by foreign steel imports which now account for more than 20% of the steel consumed in the United States; and WHEREAS, most steel entering the United States is unfairly traded because it is dumped, subsidized or the beneficiary of targeted foreign government development assistance; and WHEREAS, the United States has lost over 200,000 steel- worker jobs since 1977 and over 175 steel facilities have been closed during the past five years; and WHEREAS, unfair trade in steel is the single most serious treat to the survival. of a heil.thy steel industry in the United States. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Commissioners urges Congress to promptly enact H. R. 4352, the Fair Trade Steel Act of 1983, which will limit imports of foreign steel to not more than 15% of American steel consumption for a period of at least five years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Congressman Austin Murphy, Senators H. John Heinz and Arlen Specter, President Reagan and Governor Thornburgh. J 1 Lam' i Z ■ 0 317 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr. FRANK R. MASCARA, " DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. raluso, adopting the =oregoing (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 (the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (Public Law 95--87) authorizes reclamation fees be collected for a National Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and WHEREAS, this mine reclamation fund is appropriated by the Congress of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to transfer up to 20% of this mine reclamation fund (Public Law 95-87, Section 401) to the Secretary of Agriculture for use in the Rural Abandoned Dine Program; and WHEREAS, Washington County Coal Operators have paid into this fund since its enactment; and WHEREAS, only through the reclamation of the abandoned mines with funds from RAMP can Pennsylvania and Washington County address the environmental and health problems they pose, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County supports the appropriation by the Congress of the United States of $30,000,000 in 1984 to the Soil Conser- vation Service from this Abandoned Mine,Recl'amatian Fund; and RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County petitions the Congress of the United States to appro- priate $30,000,000 from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund in 1984 to the United States Department of Agriculture to implement the Rural Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to United States Representatives of the 12th and 22nd Congressional Districts within the State of Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, Pennsylvania, supports a full 20% appropriation level of funds eligible for the Rural Abandoned Mine Program in succeeding years. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m. 318 MINUTE -■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, - - ,1 , EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: f % 1984 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1 [1 I�