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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 27 - 6-28-1984 - COMMISSIONER3"74 MINUTE _■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'�etro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS i Minute No. 27 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, June 28, 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; George Retos, Attorne7 for the Industrial Development Authority; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Henry Fkumelli, Director of Human Services; Coroner Jack- son; Earl Bugaile and Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Sandra Coffrey, Chairperson of the YWCA Women's Resource Center; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Joann Sarkett, Browns- ville Telegraph; Natile Moore, Herald-Standarad; Lucy Rea, interested citizen; Adminstrative Assistant Davis; John Litz, Director of the Children & Youth Depart- ment and Lou Lignelli, Director of Administration, who later entered the meeting. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No, 26, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Faluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No, 26 be approved 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: WHEREAS, domestic violence has been an area of increasing concern among law enforcement officials and social service agencies in the United States; and WHEREAS, domestic violence, and more specifically abused wifes and battered women, comprise all segments of the popu- lation without regard to age, race or social standing; and WHEREAS, the YWCA Women's Resource Center of Washington is making an effort to attack the problem of domestic violence by opening a new Center for Abused Women which will accommodate up to twelve_ women and one or two children whose family pro- blems have forced them from their homes; and WHEREAS, until the Center was forced to close because of _-unavailable funding in 1983, abused wives and battered women of the Washington County area were referred to centers outside of the region for assistance; and WHEREAS, the new Center for Abused Women will be dependent upon continued financial support from the community and its citizens in order to maintain its much needed services to the Washington County area. MINUTE :■■ 375 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONEP*etro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E u 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Washington County Commissioners hereby recognizes the YWCA Women's Resource Center and its efforts to organize a Center for Abused Women. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board calls upon all residents and organizations of the community and the County to support the valuable work of this program through their personal and financial support. Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Sandra Coffrey, Chairperson of the YWCA Women's Resource Center. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Lou Lignelli entered the meeting) Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the Housing Assistance Plan, as amended, for the period commencing October 1, 1982 and ending September 30, 1985. Mr. Bourke briefly explained the details of this Plan, Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney George Retos, Solicitor for the Washington County Industrial Developement Authority, presented to the Board for informational purposes and for the purpose of receiving any public comments, the following IDA Project: EPY Assoicates - for the acquisition and construction of a commercial building located on Race Track Road, North Strabane Township, in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000.00. Attorney Retos gave a verbal itemization of the foregoing project. There were no comments from the public. Some discussion followed concerning proposed legislation which would have an impact on IDA projects. Old Business: Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the furnishing and delivering of furniture for the Judges' Chambers and Judges' Law Library con- tinue to be tabled for further review, Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bads be tabled as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 376 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA y FRANK R. MASCARA, DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $15,484.00 - Child Support Program Reimbursement for 2nd Quarter of 1982 Data Processing Costs New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval agreements with the following two organizations for provision of counseling/inter- vention services for status offender youth and their families in connection with the Children & Youth Program for FY 1984/85: 1. Try -Again Homes contract amount not to exceed $190,954.00. 2, Catholic Charities - contract amount not to exceed $98,792,00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing agreements with regards to the Children & Youth Program, 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 agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the amount of $78,020.00 in connection with the County''s trans-p-ortation system under Section 406 of Act No, 101 of 1980. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the agreement with the Department of Tran.%por_,tq.t_i©n.and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. 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 agreements with the following organizations in connection with the MH/MR Program for FY 1984/85: 1. Sugarcreek Home, Inc, 2. Children''s Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 3. Stillmeadow, Inc. 4, Mon Valley Branch VRC Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky Motion carried unanimously. - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal from Main Hurdman to perform the Children & Youth Audit for the fiscal reporting period of July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984. Chief Clerk noted that the fees will not exceed $15,540.00 plus out-of-pocket expenses. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded b,Y Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Proposal. Mr. Palusp - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mrs Mascara r Yas. Moll call vote taken: Notion, carried unanimously. 0 MINUTE :■■ 377 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr, FRANK R. MASCARA. - EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Addendums to the Agreements with the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporatioa in connection with the (1) $8 Million Food Program and (2) JOBS Bill Day Care Program. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing addendums to the Agreements with the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporatioa. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the Washing- ton County Health Center Rehabilitation Project. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky Yes; Mr, Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the California High School baseball team has completed a highly successful season winning their section, the Western Region and finished second in the Class AA State Baseball Championship; and WHEREAS, the California High School baseball team compiled an impressive 20-4 season record while uniting the school and the community in a joint effort to back and support the team through loyalty and fan support; and WHEREAS, high school athletics have always been fundamental towards the physical and spirtual development of numerous young men, therefore making them more responsible citizens in their communities and teaching them the rules of sportsmanship and fair play. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Washington County Commissioners hereby recognizes the members of the California High School baseball team and their head coach, Romaine Howell, for the outstanding season they completed in 1984; and that we call upon the citizens of Washington County to join us in a salute to these young men for their atheltic achievement. 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, Chief Clerk read the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclam- ation Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-87) authorizes fees be collected for a National Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and 378 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, - EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, this National Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund has accrued and estimated One billion dollars since the funds incep- tion; and WHEREAS, the Western PennsVlvani;a area has thousands df acres of qualifying.abandoned mine lands; and WHEREAS, Western Pennsylvania counties have received a very small percentage of mine reclamation work; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we the undersigned are forming the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation to enlist the support of all interested citizens to increase the annual appropriation to the Rural Abandoned Mine Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this petition re- solution be sent to both United States Senators representing Pennsylvania and all United States Representatives who have constituents in attendance at this session including the 9th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th and 26th congressional districts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this petition re- solution be sent to the Secretary of the Interior; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to all members of Pennsylvania General Assembly; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Western Pennsylvania Coal- ition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and all counties involved support the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation District Directors Inc. in their efforts to secure increased annual appropriation for the Rural Abandoned Mine Program. 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. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration -and -approval a request from the EEO Officer to revise Section X, Page 9 of the County°s Affirma- tive Action Policy in order to add a statement noting the County's provision of reasonable accommodation for handicapped employees in compliance with Section 502 to 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to approve the revision to the County`s Affirmative Action Policy as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara R Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Linda R, Tallent, Esquire, as Attorney for the Non -Marital Child Program of the Domestic Relations Office. The term of the agreement is for a period of two years, beginning January 1, 1984 to December 31, 1985, Moved by Mr, Petrosky,,-_seconded by Mr. Palu-so,, apHroving. _the. foregoing _ Agreement with Linda R. Tallent, Esquire. Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Roll call vote taken: T. *lotion carried unanimously, 7Zl'+rJ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Chief,Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following requests: 1. Request to ratify the action of the Sheriff in authorizing the attendance of James Dalessandro at a Police Municipal Training Course held at St. Joseph Hall in Greensburg on August 29 - November 23, 1983. 2. Request to approve membership for Cindy Zubchevich and Patricia DiDonato of the Washington County Health Center to the Pa. Activity Professionals Association (PAPA). Moved by Mr, Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing 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 and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel expenses. Chief Clerk announced to all those present that the County Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday and that the Commissioners Meeting for July 5th has been cancelled. Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, 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. Royal Land Company 455 Race Track Road P.O. Box 518 Meadowlands, PA 15347 District: North Franklin District No: 510 - Section No: Total amount: $76.52 Fed. Tax I.D. 34-1322840 2. Matthew Donati R,D. #2 Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Jefferson District No: 380 - Section No: Total amount: $11.46 S. S, No. 181-12-5696 3. Robert & Marjorie W. Kelso R,D, #3 McDonald, PA 15057 District: Mt. Pleasant District No: 460 - Section No: Total amount: $15.77 S. S. No. 203-12-5027 4. Stephanie Faulk 82 Lowhill Road Brownsville, PA 15417 District: Centerville 2nd District No: 152,5- Section No: Total amount: $41.16 S, S. No. 173-46-0794 (1984 County Tax) 004-00 - Parcel No: 0043,00 (1984 County Tax) 004-00 Parcel No: 0043-00 (1984 County Tax) 018-00 R Parcel No: 0003-00 (1981, 1982 and 1983 Count Taxi 027-09-99 - Parcel No: 0097-10 380 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSMetro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 5. Robert E. Nyswaner (1984 County Tax) Box 810 McMurray, PA 15317 District: Chartiers District No: 170 - Section No: 009-00 - Parcel No: 0006-01 Total amount: $7.00 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 appro-tal invoices from Mayview State Hospital for P, Hradil ($3,720.00) and R. L. Adams ($2,040.00). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. 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. Motion carried. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a,m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1984 .,► • A M ATTEST: CHIEFCLERK 1 E n