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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 47 - 12-6-1984 - COMMISSIONERa MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, FENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 47 Washington County Commissioners ` Washington, PA, December 6, 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; Administra- tive Assistant Davis; Judi Lomago, Executive Secretary; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; from Cali- j fornia University of Pennsylvania: Dr. John P. Watkins, President; Jeff Petrucci, Football Coach; Dino DeCario, Co -Captain; and Kevin Russell, Co -Captain; from Washington and Jefferson College: Dr. Howard J. Burnett, President; John Luckharq't, Football Coach; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Scott Myers,; WKEG; Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph and Earl Bugaile, Public Relations. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 46, each member Having received a copy. Loved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 46 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, x =Special Order of Business: t Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation: t WhEREAS, the Vulcans of California University of Pennsyl- vania have completed one of their most successful football seasons in recent history, culminating with the winning of the Pennsylvania Conference Championship; and F k 1 WHEREAS, theteam's overall 8 - 3 record is equal to the number of wins a California team scored to 1968, the last time the Vulcans won a state championship; and WHEREAS, the Vulcans from California University of Pennsyl- vania have united not only the University's student body but the members of the California community as well as football fans in Washington County; and j a WHEREAS, the Vulcans of California University of Pennsyl- vania have continued the tradition of athletic supremacy, sym- bolic of so many athletes and teams from Washington County. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners recognizes and salutes the California University of Pennsylvania and its 1984 championship football team; and that we honor the University, its President, Dr. John P. Watkins, its football coach, Jeff Petrucci, and the entire championship team with the presentation of a Certificate of Congratulations and this Proclamation. C 0 MINUTE BOOK 18 0 1 1 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, adopting the foregoing ,Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. j Commissioner Petrosky then read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Washington and Jefferson College Presidents have completed a 9 - 2 football season, the most successful football campaign in the modern history of the College; and ry I WHEREAS, the Washington and Jefferson College Presidents compiled an undefeated record in Conference play and con- cluded the season with the President's Athletic Conference championship; and WHEREAS, the Washington and Jefferson College Presidents advanced through the NCAA Division III playoffs and reached the semi-final round before being eliminated from further competition; and WHEREAS, the success of the 1984 Washington and Jefferson football campaign was noted locally, regionally and nationally, s which resulted in a spirit of unity among the college student 7 body, the residents of the Washington area and football fans and alumni throughout the County and the nation; and i WHEREAS, the 1984 season will be noted in Washington and Jefferson College's football history with the 1921 season when the W & J football team advanced to the Rose Bowl. j THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington County Commissioners recognizes and salutes the 1984 Washing- ; ton and Jefferson College football team for a highly success- ful season;_and that we honor the College, its President, Dr. Howard J. Burnett, its coach, John Luckhardt, and the en- tire 1984 football team with the presentation of a Certificate of Congratulations and this Proclamation. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing !Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: I Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. E Motion carried unanimously. z Roland Bourke of the Redevelopement Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving an application for a Rental Rehabilitation Grant. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined this project. 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. E MINUTE LOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Old Business: } Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Roof Con-� struction Project at the Washington County Health Center continue to be tabled ¢ i for further review. E Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids be tabled for further review as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: i Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $17,206.82 - Day Care Program - R Month of September, 1984 Chief Clerk noted the receipt of a letter from Roland M. Baumann, Chief,: Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, dated 11-26-84, whichthanked all county officers and staff members for their assistance to the recent records survey and planning study project conducted by field archivist A. William Wolford. Chief Clerk noted the resignation of Joseph U. Frye of Monongahela , as a member of the Redevelopment Authority and the Housing Authority, effective December 31, 1984. New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval r a memorandum of Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 585, concerning the inclusion of Christine Barnhart, Clerk -Typist II at the Jail, in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU, Local 585. 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 four employees of the Domestic Relations Office to attend a Child Support Programs Workshop in Butler, Pa., on December 10, 1984. 2. Request for Henry Fiumelli, Director of the Human Services, to attend a meeting of County Directors of Human Services with the Department of Public Welfare in Harrisburg, on December 14, 1984. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident thereto. 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 ,o.�«.e...-,... .... ,... yam., ..,......,. <. «..»,.-... ..... ..... .......,......-. ,..,..k. _._ m.a,..�..<.,v».,.�.»<_...,.....,a....,........... ., _..... .a...._.........e - ., ., .., .. ,,... �..,-<..,.._ .........,a.....a,.,m...,,....o......«s.�..,.�....<e....�...._.,..e.M,..,.... ,.»....,...,..«.,.... _....e...._.....v,.�.....e,.=,.m.._.m...» **NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken byl the County Controller and is pending resolution of the Court cas involving travel requests. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval k to request from Charles A. Gillespie, Budget Director, to buy his service allowance ;for retirement purposes for the period of February 17, 1971 to April 30, 1973; thi =being in accordance with Section 11662 of the County Pension Law. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing irequest of Charles A. Gillespie. s Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases in reference 'to the following: 1. Publication of a Revised 1984 Industrial Directory of Washington County 2. EMA precautions= for trees and lighting displays during the f Christmas Holiday Chief Clerk announced that the Health Systems Agency is proposing qualita�_ ;five guidelines to be used in the establishment of an Extracorporeal Shock Wave G Lithotripsy (ESWL) facility. ESWL is a medical procedure which results in the i Gdisintegration ,f kidney and ureter stones through the use of shock waves, thus ,avoiding surgical intervention. Chief Clerk noted that a copy of the proposed guidelines is available for public inspection in the County Human Services Depart went. s s 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - FLAGS AND MARKERS FOR VETERANS GRAVES - 1985 K Controller Beharry opened and read the following bids: FLAGS 1. Collegeville Flag & Mgf. Company 4th & Walnut P.O. Box 98 Collegesville, PA 19426 Total amount of bid: $8,500.80 A Certified Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. MARKERS 1. Frank H. Detwiler & Sons, Inc. Box 45 Kimberton, PA 19442 Total amount of bid: $5,312.50 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bads for Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. E There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meet- ing adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m. a n i90 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ;THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: /d1 1984 (ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK �l