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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 107
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, March 11, 1982
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Paluso, Gilmore and Mascara.
Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis,
Budget Director Gillespie, Lou Lignelli, Acting Director of Property & Supplies;
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Farrell Jackson, Coroner; Solicitor Bassi, William Sember, Director of the Plan-
ning Commission; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot,
WKEG; Linda Miller, WESA; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Jon Stevens,
Observer -Reporter and Lucy Rea, Girl Scouts.
Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and
asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 106,
each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 106 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Awarding of bids
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bid for the Two (2)
gas restaurant ranges for the County Jail be awarded to Curran -Taylor, Inc.,for
the alternate bid of a South Bend Gas Restaurant Range, Model 323 at a cost of
$3,214.00 without installation; this being the lowest and most responsible bid
received in accordance with the specifications.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the Two
Gas Restaurant Ranges for the County Jail be awarded as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bid for the Building
Equipment Maintenance Agreement for the Courthouse and Courthouse Square be a-
warded to MCC Powers, for a period of three (3) years for a total cost of
t Castro-Trane who had been the lowest
$41,886.00.. Solicitor Bassi noted that C ,
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bidder, requested that their bid be withdrawn due to misinterpretation of the
specifications.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the
Building Equipment Maintenance Agreement for the Courthouse and Courthouse Squar
be awarded as per above.
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Correspondence:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the -Board of the receipt of the following chocks:
1. U. S. Treasury - $80,000.00 - Employment & Training Program
2. Commonwealth of Pa.-$24,664.00 - Child Support Program
75% reimbursement for December, 1981
3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $109,320.60 - Children & Youth Title XX - Period
of 10-1-81 to 12-31-81
Chief Clerk announced to all those present that they have receiv
copy of the Proposed Revisions to the Health Systems Plan for Southwestern
Pennsylvania. This document was recently released by the Executive Committee of
and will be avati-.able for inspect' an
the HSA Board of Directors for public review and comment/in the Human Services
Office of the County Office Building until April 16th.
New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Washington County Commissioners desire to establish
a County Library System to provide free library service to all residents of the
County; and
WHEREAS, it is consistent with the Commissioners' philosophy of
providing county -wide services for Washington County.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Commissioners establish a Coun
Library Board of Directors of seven (7) members to oversee the County Library
System, the said members to be drawn from the areas served by the system and to
be appointed by the Washington County Commissioners. The County Library Advisor
Committee shall annually submit a list of recommended appointments. Of the firs
appointees, three (3) shall be appointed for one (1) year, two (2) shall be
appointed for two years, and two (2) shall be appointed for three years. The
subsequent appointees to terms which have expired shall be for three years; pro-
vided that one seat be assigned for a representative at large and one for the
headquarters library; the remaining five seats to be alternated among represent
atives of the libraries of the County. The Advisory Committee will submit a lis
of candidates annually for these appointments, to provide for a system of contin
uous representation among all libraries. Provided further that an appointment
to fill an unexpired term shall be for the balance of the term. In the event
that a member is absent during two (2) successive Board Meetings, he/she shall b
deemed to have resigned from the Board and a successor shall be selected by the
Board for the unexpired terms. I ,
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
It is the intent of the Washington County Commissioners that the
Board of Library Directors shall be an instrumentality of the Government of Wash.
ington County with all of the duties and responsibilities delegated to boards of
library directors by Sections 411 through 415 of the LIBRARY CODE, the Act of
June 14, 1961, P.L. 324, as amended. The Board of Library Directors is hereby
commissioned to enroll existing local libraries in a county library system for
the express purpose of making the resources and services of each library avail-
able without charge to all residents of the County; the Board of Library Direc-
tors of the County Library System also may develop or arrange for services to
unserved areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioners will appropriate
annually funds to operate the system in an amount determined by the Board of
Commissioners, provided that the County Library Board of Directors shall submit
prior to October 1st each year a budget of proposed operating and capital costs
for the subsequent year. The County Library Board of Directors will be respon-
sible for the allocation of state, federal and county funds for the system.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of the appointment of the
following individuals to the County Library Board of Directors:
1-year term:
Citizens Library: Vice -President (presently Joyce McClay)
John K. Tener Library: Della Lammay, Charleroi
Bentleyville Public Library: John Dranzo
2-year term:
Byers Memorial Library: John Conte, Monongahela
California Public Library: Wyona Coleman
3-year term:
At large: Dona Malesic
Greater Canonsburg Public Library: Robert McKee
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore-
going Resolution and the appointments for the County Library Board of Directors
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval a Supplemental Off -System Federal Aid Highway Program Agreement from
the Department of Transportation with regards to the Cross Creek Township Project
which increases the maximum participation in Federal off -system funds from
$443,250 to $517,500, an increase of $74,250.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Sup-
plemental Off -System Federal Aid Highway Program Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval an Agreement with Jetcraft, Inc.)with reference to the County Airport.
Said Agreement replaces the 10-year lease between the County and Jetcraft, Inc.
Chief Clerk explained that Jetcraft, Inc., will operate and manage the Washingt
County Airport and will lease certain parts of the County Airport at a monthly
rental of $2,000. The term of this Agreement is for eighteen months, retroacti
to December 1, 1981, and ending May 31, 1983.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the fore-
going Agreement with Jetcraft, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval an Extension of the Airport Lease with Atlantic Central Corporation
for a 6-month period, which will expire December 31, 1982. This will be at the
present rental of $600.00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the exten
sion of the Airport Lease with Atlantic Central Corporation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval a License Agreement in conjunction with the County's application for a
permit to maintain an existing boat launch and docking facilities along the left
bank of Ten Mile Creek. This License Agreement is required in accordance with
Section 15 of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act. Chief Clerk noted that an
annual fee is not assessed for the licensed premises since the proposed facili-
ties are for general use of the public without charge.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute the foregoing License Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board an Agreement with Michael A.
Fording of the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged in Pittsburgh who will
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perfrom an evaluation of the present pharmacy services at the Washington County
Health Center for an amount not to exceed $1,000; said evaluation to be completed
within approximately four (4) weeks.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agree-
ment with Michael Fording as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval an invoice from Mayview State Hospital in the amount of $11,918.00 for
an inmate (Daniel Fitzpatrick) who was committed there for observation. Chief
Clerk noted that this invoice was accompanied by the Sentencing Order signed by
Judge Sweet. Chief Clerk also noted that this invoice has been reviewed by
Mr. Fiumelli, Mr. Barshick and Solicitor Bassi and they recommend payment.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the payment
of the invoice from Mayview Hospital be approved as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried.
Remarks:
Mr. Mascara stated that under the advice of the Solicitor and the Human Ser-
vices Director, they should pay the bill. Mr. Paluso felt that this is nothing
more than a supplemental gift to the hospital. Solicitor Bassi noted that the
Legislature must change the Mental Health Act to avoid cases like this.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the following Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests:
1. Request from the Coroner's Office to increase Account
No. 05-06-452-00 (Auto Operation Costs) by $277.38 which
is equivalent to the check received from Kemper Insurance
Company to repair damages to the Coroner's car.
2. Request from the Data Processing Department for the trans-
fer of $50.00 from Account No. 01-10-451-00 into Account
No. 01-10-424-00 (Employee Reimbursed Expenses)
3. Request from the Public Defender's Office for the trans-
fer of $500.00 from Account No. 05-08-451-00 and $40.00
from Account No. 05-08-431-00 (Xerox) into Account No.
11167=0Is=I•IIII47
4. Request from the Register of Wills Office for the trans-
fer of $31.25 to Account No. 05-02-453-00 (for a purchase
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
5. Request from the Tax Assessment Office for the trans
fer of $1,209.10 to Account No. 01-05-465-01 (invoicE
from Moore Business Forms)
6. Request from the Recorder of Deeds Office for the
transfer of $90.00 to Account No. 05-01-453-00 (pur-
chase order - Slagles)
7. Request from the Court Administrator's Office for
the transfer of $22.00 to Account No. 07-10-429-00
(purchase order - Slagles)
Remarks:
Farrell Jackson stated that he was upset with the fact that his offices' bud-
get was affected due to an accident that he was involved with and was not at
fault. Mr. Mascara and Mr. Gilmore along with Lou Lignelli explained to Farrell
Jackson the County's system of accounting for reimbursement of insurance, etc.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving
the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of that John Nipaver, Ma
of Speers, has been recommended for appointment to SPRPC, as a Local Government
Representative, for a 1-year term beginning January 1, 1982 thru December 31,
1982. He will be replacing Pete Daley of California.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving
the foregoing appointment of John Nipaver.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Economic Development District (SPEND) bylaws covering Article IV
were amended, thereby reducing the total number of Board members from 62 to 38.
The new bylaws now call for one County Commissioner representative (instead of
three) from each of SPEUD's nine constitutent counties.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Com-
missioner Paluso serve as the County's delegate to SPEDD,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their considera-
tion and approval a Bank Resolution with Pittsburgh National Bank for the foll
ing checking account:
Industrial Development Revolving Fund (new account)
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore-
going Bank Resolution and authorizing the execution of the necessary signature
cards.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval a proposed letter to First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Wash-
ington stating that the balance due the County on the Judgment which the County
holds against Lawrence Walters (in reference to the Washington County Health
Center) entered July 17, 1982, in the Prothonotary's Office at No. 25, July
Term, 1981, MLD, is in the amount of $10,873.26.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chai
man of the Board to execute the foregoing letter.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - 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. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assess-
ment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Samuel R. Price, Et Ux Et Al (1981 County Tax)
R.D. #1
Prosperity, PA 15329
District: Morris
District No: 450 - Section No: 6 - Parcel No: 3-00
Total amount: $10.03 discount and penalty
2. Carl C. & Susan Snodgrass
110 Elmcrest Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Carroll
District No: 130 - Section No:
Total amount: $91.81
Roll call vote taken;
(1981 County Tax)
6-4-4 - Parcel No: 5
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi reported that negotiations are just about concluded
on the Davis Bridge, located in West Bethlehem Township, which did require some
repairs -and replacement of portions of the structure.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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