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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 116 - 5-13-1982 - COMMISSIONERr'05 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF -COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 116 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, May 13, 1982 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular ses°sion with the foll ng members being present: Commissioners Paluso, Gilmore and Mascara. Also being resent: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis, Solicitor Bassi, enry Fiumelli, Director of Human Services; Anthony Luppino, Director of Adult ervices; DebbieDe$tefano of the Adult Services Office; Lou Lignelli, Acting Director f Property & Supplies; Earl Bugaile and Floyd Laubham of the Planning Commission; Metro Petrosky, Clerk of Courts; Lee Symons of the Area Agency on Aging; Linda Miller, WESA; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Barbara Senich, Observer - Reporter; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Helen Miller, League of Women Voters and a group of Senior Citizens, Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II. Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 115, ach member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso,'that Minute No. 115 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Order of Business: Chairman Mascara read a Proclamation declaring Mayas OLDER AMERICANS ONTH in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Mascara then presented this Proclamation to Wilma Toth, Chair- person for the Washington County Advisory Council on Aging who in turn presented a plaque of appreciation to the County Commissioners. The Board thanked Mrs. Totl or the plaque. Mr. Fiumelli requested that the Board formally accept the Adult Services lock Grant (as approved per Minute No. 114 dated April 29, 1982) in conjunction ith Greene County in the amount of $150,850.00 for fiscal year 1982/83. r. Fiumelli went on to explain the program in further detail. Commissioners ascara and Paluso also made a few remarks concerning this program. G MINUTE BOOK 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, accepting the Adult Ser- vices Block Grant as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to jointly execute (along with the Chairman of the Greene County Commissioners) a letter of acceptance to the Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli presented to the Board for their consideration and approve an Agreement between Washington and Greene Counties in which the two counties agree to jointly participate in the assessment of need for and the establishment of an Adult Services Program for those eligible in both Counties and also agree to designate the County Director of Human Services to administer, monitor and plan for the proper utilization of fUndsmade available by the Department of Public Welfare. Agreement. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli also requested that the Board concur with a Resolution adopted by the Greene County Board of Commissioners in which said Board agrees tc participate with the Washington County Board of Commissioners and establish the Washington -Greene County Human Services Advisory Commission of which the member- ship will be appointed by both the Boards of Commissioners from the citizenry of each County based upon a formula of 80% Washington County and 20% Greene County. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board alter its Human Services Advisory Commission in order to make it a bi-county Commission as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the delive ing of a Sand .,Blast Machine, Diesel Compressor and Pavement Breaker for the Wash- ington County Bridge Department be awarded to A -ACTION RENTAL, of Pittsburgh, Ra.1 this being the lowest bid received in accordance with the specifications. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the above -mentioned equipment be awarded to A -Action Rental as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 j►' ME F BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. RALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Concerning the invoices from Farview State Hospital totaling $12,360.00 for treatment of Jc6eph Rosman, Jr. ($8,160.00) and David Chacko ($4,200.00) as presented and recommended for payment by Solicitor Bassi at last week's meet- ing, Chief Clerk reported that there is a budget balance of $34,778 in that part- icular line item account. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the foregoing in- voices be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried. Concerning the budget appropriation request by the Sheriff for special deputies, Chairman Mascara reported that he has talked with the Sheriff and ten- tatively agreed to increase that budget line item by $11,000 (from $20,000 to $31,000 which is equal to the 1981 appropriation). Mr. Mascara stated that he indicated to the Sheriff that he would be willing to sit down with his colleagueE and the Sheriff to discuss the future of that particular account. He further stated that the Sheriff reported that $8,000 was spent on special deputies for one case which dealt with a problem at the Jail. Mr. Mascara recommended that the Board approve a line item appropriation in the amount of $11,000 for the Sheriff's budget. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving a line item appropriation in the amount of $11,000 for the Sheriff's budget (from the Wages account to the Special Deputies account). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. lCorrespondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - 146,421.88 - Expenditures incurred under the OFF Systems Program - Cross Creek Township Project 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - 130,793.00 - 1982 Juvenile Probation Grant 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $3,225.12 - Medical Assistance 4. U. S. Treasury - $36,000.00 - Employment & Training Program INew Business: Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following individuals have been recommended for appointment to the Recount Board for the May Primary Election: Margaret Rockwell,W, Brownsville Theodore Breuer - Charleroi Emily Stotka- Brownsville Doris Marshall - Charleroi Robert Deckert- Venetia Grace Rutz- Monongahela Alternates Thelma Crunick Pat Getzik Washington Canonsburg Mildred Jaynes Monongahela MINUTE B❑❑K 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 foregoing appointment of individuals to the Recount Board for the May Primary Election. 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 Sams Associates for the purpose of providing labor market orientation to the Summer Youth Employment Program participants. This will pro- vide services to approximately 560 youths. The contract period will be June 1, 1982 through September 30, 1982 and the contract amount will not exceed $19,500.00. This will be funded under CETA Title IV - SYEP. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with Sams Associates. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for a buildin maintenance agreement for the Washington County Health Center. Specifications will include that of preventive maintenance servicing for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, temperature controls and emergency service availability. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authoriing the Chief Cler to advertise for bids 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 Eye Examination and Refraction Agreement with Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania, retroactive to March 1, 1981, for the follow- ing monthly subscription rates: Employee - Subscriber $1.57 Employee - Subscriber and Dependents $4.39 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. 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 the following Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests: 1. Request from the Commissioners Office for the transfer of $1,500 from Account No. 0101-424-00 (Employee Reimbursed Expenses) to Account No. 0101-447-00 (Miscellaneous) [MINUTE BoOK /09 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 2. Request from the County Jail for the transfer of $500 from Account No. 0230-403-00 to Line Item No. 0240-433-00. This is for the purpose of payment of the current bill from Greene County for housing our prisoners and to allow for a future occurrence. 3. Request from the Plant Operations at the WCHC for the trans- fer of $2,000 from Account No. 1023-403-01 to Account No. 1054-428-01. This is to cover the cost of energy survey which has been completed. 4. Request from the County Treasurer's Office for the transfer of $500 from Account No. 0107-423-00 (postage) to Account No. 0107-441-00 (Education Expense - Co. Treasurer Convention) 5. Request from the Debt Service Fund - Computer Lease Rental Debt for the appropriation of $66,608 from Account No. 1499 of DCA Budget - Debt Service Fund to Account No. 2800-480-05 (Computer Lease - Rental Payments) 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 announced to all those present that the County Offices will be closed on May 18th for Election Day. Solicitor: 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 Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Edna C. & Sandra L. Redden R.D. #4, Box 1848 McDonald, PA 15057 District: Mt. Pleasant District No: 460 - Section No: Total amount: 124.4 5E 2. Randy & Christine Berry R.D. #4, Box 611 Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Union District No: 640 - Section No: Total amount: $3.38 penalty 3. Thomas Campbell Apts. Inc. 862 Beech Street Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane District No: 600 - Section No: Total amount: 5$ 01.54 4. Thomas C4mpl�ell Apts. Inc. 862 Beech Street Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane District No: 600 - Section No: Total amount: $4,564.47 (1981 County Tax) 8 - Parcel No: 14-08 (1981 County Tax) 7-4-1 - Parcel No: 19-00 (1981 County Tax) 004 - Parcel Nos: 0043-03 & 0043-04 (1981 County Tax) 4 - Parcel No: 43-01 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA. FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 5. Donald & Ethel Caldwell (1981 County Tax) R.D. ##4, Box 248 Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Hanover District No: 340 - Section No: 011 - Parcel No: 0018 Total amount: $8.28 6. First Fed S & L Assn (1981 County Tax) for Merle L. Jr. & Nancy L. Stevens 25 E. High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 District: Amwell District No: 020 - Section No: 017 - Parcel No: 7-01 Total amount: 14.25 7. Joesph W. Rudean (1981 County Tax) 602 Mary Street Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Monongahela 2nd Ward District No: 430 - Section No: 025 - Parcel No: 0024-00 Total amount: 1$ 7.76 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. on the case of Francis Jasso vs. the County of Solicitor Bassi requested that the Board conclude the litigation/Wash- ington which was based upon a request for refund of money paid on the sale of property doubled assessed by the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau. He stated that it would be necessary to approve payment of $500.00 to Francis Jasso and $27.82 for costs to Magistrate Spence. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing payments as recommended by Solicitor Bassi. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi reported to the Board that Smith Township has filed Exceptions to the proposed initial decision by Administrative Law Judge Michael Nemec concerning the case of Smith Township vs. PennDOT, Consolidated Rail Corporation and Washington County. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1982 01 ATTEST:__ Z./�J��GC�Ci�•�L/wu- CHIEF CLERK E