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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 39 - 10-4-1984 - COMMISSIONER4AA 44 T11NUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 39 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, October 4, 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; Administrative Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Barbara Miller, Oberver-Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Scott Myers, WKEG; Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 38, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 38 be approv?d 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: WHEREAS, the conservation of the natural, scenic, his- toric and aesthetic resources of Washington County, Penn- sylvania, is of concern to the Washington County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Commissioners established the Washington County Conservation District on March 10, 1947, as a result of this concern for our resources; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Conservation District, as one of the 66 conservation districts in Pennsylvania, is playing a key role in developing and implementing programs and practices to protect the natural resources in Washington County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NOW, THEREFORE, the Washington County Commissioners pro- claim the week of October 7-13, 1984, as CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEEK and urge all citizens to give recognition to the people involved in the Washington County Conservation District and participate in their events and activities. 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. Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Gary Stokum, Conser- vation District Manager. Mr. Stokum made a few remarks. E L� MINUTE :■■ 445 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr. FRANK R. MASCARA.- " I . EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-87) authorizes fee be collected for a National Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and WHEREAS, the Western Pennsylvania area has thousands of acres of qualified abandoned mine lands; and WHEREAS, Western Pennsylvania counties have not received adequate funding for needed mine reclamation work; and WHEREAS, the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation is striving to convince the United States Con- gress to allocate increased funding for abandoned mine reclamation; THEREFORE, be it Resolved, that we the undersigned as County Commissioners support the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Washington County will con- tribute an amount of $50.00 as dues in order to support the Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation. 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. (Joann Sarkett of the Brownsville Telegraph entered the meeting) Old Business: Commissioner Petrosky made reference to an article that appeared in today's Observer -Reporter regarding an application for Extraordinary Relief filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court by Controller Beharry in reference to the Con- troller's Solicitor matter. Solicitor Bassi and each of the Commissioners then made some comments on this matter. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $5,566.14 - Child Support Program - Incentives for July, 1984 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $89,408.89 - Monies due from provisions of Pa. Public Utility Realty Tax Act Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to the following projects: 1. Phase I - Downtown Street Revitalization Project - Donora 2. Finleyville Storm Improvement Project Chief Clerk noted that the Health Systems Agency (HSA) of Southwestern Pennsylvania is proposing revisions to its Health Systems Plan and that a copy of those revisions is available for public comment and review in the Human Ser- vices Department located on the 5th Floor of the Courthouse Square Office Building. Chief Clerk noted that a public hearing on the proposed revisions will be held in Pittsburgh on November 2, 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr, WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Resolution: WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is required by the Pennsylvania Eminent Domain Code, Article VI -A, to provide relocation assistance to all persons dis- placed by acquisition of right of way Project Number L.R. 247 Section B-10, involving the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the North Charleroi-Monessen Bridge and its approaches. WHEREAS, one aspect of this code is appendix "B" Act 304 Section 3, authorized by the Governor on December 6, 1972, which provides for housing replacements by acquiring as last resort: WHEREAS, Section 3 of this Act provides that the acquiring Agency may acquire or lease and rehabilitate new or existing housing units for family units which cannot secure comparable, decent, safe and sanitary housing that is within their means and meets their requirements; WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the County in which the public project is located must certify that such decent, safe, and sanitary housing that meets the requirements of certain relocatees is not available: WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has requested such certification in order to prepare such housing replacement, as last resort plans, as may be required: AND WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will assume total re- sponsiblity for the funding of such last resort measures: NOW, THEREFORE, We the Commissioners of Washington County, hereby certify that comparable dwelling units that meet the requirements of certain relocatees are not available, AND WE HEREBY authorize the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to proceed with such last resort housing measures as may be required. 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 an Intermediate Care Facility Agreement with the Department of Public Welfare, Medical Assistance Program, in connection with the Washington County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Intermediate Care Facility Agreement as per above 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. MINUTE BOOK 44'7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Metro Petrosky, Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk requested authorization to re -advertise for bids for a 4-Wheel Drive Pickup Truck for the Parks Department. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, giving the Chief Clerk authorization to re -advertise for bads 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 following travel requests: 1. Request for Ken Krupa of the Planning Commission to attend an Aviation Conference in Altoona, Pa., on October 10-11, 1984. 2. Request for Wayne Fleming, Chief Assessor, to attend a Legislative Meeting of the PSACC in Harrisburg, Pa., on October 23, 1984. 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 and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel expenses. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following transfer of funds: September 28, 1984 - $5,000,00 from General Fund to Debt Service Sinking Fund Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing transfer of funds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced to all those present that the County Offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi requested authorization to petition the Court of Common Pleas to permit the County to run a simultaneous tabulation to test the suffi- ciency of the county computer's back-up program for the General Election which is to be held on November 6, 1984. Mr. Bassi noted that if this program is success- ful in the General Election, then the County will petition the Secretary of the Commonwealth to certify the county computer as an acceptable tabulating instru- ment in future elections. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Metro Petrosky, Jr. FRANK R. MASCARA, DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Solicitor to petition the Court of Common Pleas as per above. 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 the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Uniontown Savings & Loan Assn. for (1984 County Tax) Daniel J. Stark P,O, Drawer EE Uniontown, PA 15401 District: Speers District No: 610 - Section No: 028 - Parcel No: 0003-00 Total amount: $64.11 S. S. No. 198-32-0513 2. Beth Israel Non Profit Corp. (1984 County Tax) %Ben Richman Washington Trust Building Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 6th District No: 760 - Section No: 004-00-02 - Parcel No: 0014-00 Total amount: $137.00 Fed. Tax No. 25-1017576 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 an invoice from Farview State Hospital for Michael Kampo ($2,520.00). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the payment of the invoice from Farview State Hospital as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; 14r. 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 ATTEST: /�t (�•L�L,-cam —.Q/ CHIEF CLERK vu 0 1 1 1