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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 43 - 11-1-1984 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 43 r � Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 1, 1984 a The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with Ythe following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. jAlso being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Administrative Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Earl Bugaile, Public lRelations; Jon Stevens and Bill Northrop, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; I 3Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Bob Marcino, Herald -Standard; Grace Hopwood, Sherry LeVine and Wayne Armstrong, WJPA and Ferdal Littleton, Deputy Sheriff, whol later entered the meeting. I q Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any `corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 42, each member having received E a copy. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 42 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. a Motion carried unanimously. a "Special Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, Unemployment remains high in many areas of x Washington County due to plant closings and layoffs; and WHEREAS, Unemployed families will be facing hardships due to the approaching holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and E ' Christmas; and WHEREAS, WJPA Radio, K-Country and the Observer Publish- ing Company have joined with the Salvation Army to raise money to provide Thanksgiving turkeys for unemployed families of the greater Washington area and will seek donations for that purpose from area businesses, industries and the general i public; and WHEREAS, this Turkey Drive for the Needy is a humanitarian effort on the part of the participating agencies to provide assistance to many of the County's unemployed citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners salutes the combined efforts of the participating individuals and urges the citizens of the County to support this campaign to provide Thanksgiving turkeys for the needy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by PZr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: I Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ,9..- '"DoiOiltli, PYl - - ... ,e .,.. . _ .,..,..» >-.o,:d,., ,.. .. _,., _ e_ , _,.,., , ,•_,,.,.....A,..,�...,..e�.�,..,.....P.......:....._,._.,..�,.. ...w....-,.,... a�...�.... .v.. Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Grace Hopwood, Sherry�� Levine and Wayne Armstrong, WJPA-K-Country and'Bill Northrop of the Observer -Reporter. ` Correspondence: Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference to, 4 x the following projects: k 1. Liberty Tower Highrise Housing for the Elderly Project p 2. Charleroi Street Improvements Project - Charleroi; River and Solomon Street Improvements Project - Speers; Dunlevy Parking g Improvements - Dunlevy. New Business: Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following individuals have been recommended for appointment to the Recount Board for the General Election to be held on November 6, 1984: , Shirley Daras, McDonald Mary Patterson, Monongahela Robert Deckert, Venetia Grace Rutz, Monongahela Pat Getzik, Canonsburg Emily Stotka, Brownsville Mildred Jaynes, Monongahela Alternates: Margaret Korowicki, Washington Doris Marshall, Charleroi Frank Lomago, Monongahela Ermond Troiano, Charleroi Theodore A. Breuer, Charleroi: Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing ,appointment of the individuals to the Recount Board for the General Election. 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 application from Charleroi Borough for County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $35,000 for the purpose of reconstructing 3rd Street and Hussey Street'. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing application from Charleroi Borough. Roll call vote taken: f Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. z Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 'following Resolution: s WHEREAS, the Ralston Bridge also known as Kings Creek #1 ; is a County -owned wooden covered bridge built in 1915; and WHEREAS, said bridge is located in Hanover Township and traverses the Aunt Clara Fork of Kings Creek; and WHEREAS, said bridge is served by Township Road 352 ` which terminates at the eastern end of the bridge; and f WHEREAS, said bridge was closed by Washington County F on March 28, 1984, due to the collapse of several abutment a stones and the deterioration of wooden cord members; and r WHEREAS, said bridge has no intrinsic nor any market = value of any consequence; and 9 F� E MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, Washington County meeting in regular session on September 20, 1984 officially abandon said bridge; and WHEREAS, Maria Piantanida and herhusb�atid Earl Novend- stern owning the property that surrounds said bridge have requested that Washington County relinquish ownership of said bridge personally to them; and WHEREAS, Maria p.tantanida and Earl Novendstern have agreed to maintain the historical integrity of the Ralston i Covered Bridge to the best of their ability. f NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners does hereby relinquish ownership of said bridge to Maria Piantanida and Earl Novendstern for the sum of one dollar ($1). 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 Amendment to the Agreement dated January 12, 1984, with The Neilan Engineers, ;Inc., in connection with the Washington County Health Center Rehabilitation Pro- ject. Chief Clerk noted that the Addendum is for Additional Services amounting i Ito $3,392,92 and for Resident Services estimated at $53,195.00 to be provided by I 'the engineer. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Amendment to the Agreement with Neilan Engineers, Inc. Roll call vote taken: x Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves for 1985. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, autho3iz3ng 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. (It was noted that Solicitor Bassi has filed a Complaint against Emblem lag Company and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company with the Court of Common Pleas'', 1concerning Emblem Flag Company's failure to furnish the flags for 1984 as per the, Pid award. See pp. 332-333 for further reference) f e In connection with the Children & Youth Social Services Program, Chief x I Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Purchase of i Services/Placement Services Agreement with Parental Stress Center, Inc., for FY84 85. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS -`,= Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Purchase of Services/Placement Services Agreement with Parental Stress Center, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Ferdal Littleton entered the meeting) Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval I a Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc One Leasing of Pittsburgh, Pa., for the fin- , G ancing of a Sharp copier machine for the Washington County Planning Commission. Chief Clerk noted that this is a 5-year agreement and the payment is $59.16 per month. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc One Leasing of Pittsburgh, Pa.; adopting a Resolution authorizing the incurring of indebtedness; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents relating thereto. 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 transfers of funds: October 29, 1984 - $7,000.00 - from Debt Service Sinking Fund to General Fund October 30, 1984 - $7,000.00 - from General Fund to Debt Service Sinking Fund Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. e Petrosky, approving the foregoing transfers of funds. 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 Geraldine Barney of the Court Administrator's Office who attended a Statistical Training Seminar spon- sored by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts in Butler, Pa., on October 25, 1984. s 2. Request for Richard Brady, Director of Domestic Relations, to attend a DRAP Board of Directors meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on November 15-16, 1984. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident b thereto. Roll call vote taken: i Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Potion carried unanimously. ' I 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. i 169 MINUTE 1300K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS w�..n n„,...i vvnvnw, r.. .-�..,..m,.,-.,..s.»......� ,._ _._ ... ,.,. .. ..P m...,..:m,__._,,.�,..,a,...>......,.....�..,z,...m.,=..,,.... �.� <......�..........�...�._.� Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval pan Agreement between the County and the Washington County Prison Guards Wage and {Policy Unit which is effective November 1, 1984 through December 31, 1984, with p ?the wage increase effective January 1, 1984. k Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing `Agreement. Roll call vote taken: E 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 to authorize McKean Plumbing, Heating and Supply Company, Inc,, of Washington, Pennsylvania, to replace the existing gasline at the Washington County Airport for a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. Chief Clerk noted that this work is in addition to the work authorized on October 18, 1984 (see p. 456). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the foregoing j work to be performed by McKean Plumbing, Heating and Supply Company, Inc. s Roll call vote taken: k � Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. s Announcements Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices would be closed on Tuesday, !November 6, 1984, for the Election Day holiday. i 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 duplica- k Ition or overpayment of real estate or personal 1. E. Morris property tax: (1984 County Tax) Myrtle 3rd and Miller Street Newell, PA 15466 District: Claysville District No: 180 - Section No: 005-00-02 - Parcel No: 0010-00 Total Amount: $48.36 S.S. No: 196-26-9700 2. St. Thomas Episcopal Church (1984 County Tax) c/o Mary Chamar 135 W. College Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward District No: 100 - Section No: 006-00-02 - Parcel No: 0006-00 Total Amount: $6,67 3. James S. and Rose Geresti (1984 County Tax) Box 35 Avella, PA 15312 District: Independence District No: 370 - Section No: 003-03-04 - Parcel No: 0011-00 t Total Amount: $2.78 (penalty) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. I Motion carried unanimously, a q70 MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chairman Mascara announced that effective November 1, 1984, there will be a' purchasing freeze of materials and supplies for the remainder of the year. He stated that this is usually done in order to have a smooth reconciliation of County records, but he noted that it is more significant this year than it has been in the past because of the fiscal dilemma that faces the County in 1985. Each of the Commissioners then made some comments concerning the balancing of the 1985 budget, the limitations of raising additional revenues and the possi- bility of cuts in personnel and supplies as well as other areas. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:25 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1984 ATTEST: (X/• 'X/ CHIEF CLERK LI C