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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 122 - 6-24-1982 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK U _ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 Minute No. 122 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, June 24, 1982 The Board of Washington County Commisioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso, Gilmore and Mascara. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis, Solicitor Bassi, Lou Lignelli, Acting Director of Property & Supplies; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Henry Fiumelli, Human Services Director; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Linda Miller, Tribune -Review; Joann Sarkett, Brownsville Telegraph; Helen Miller, League of Women Voters and Marcy Angott, Intern (WJPA) and Farrell Jackson, Coroner. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:30 a. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 121, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 121 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Proposal for the Pike Street Redevelopment Area No. VII. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined the project. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Resolutiol as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks 1. U. S. Treasury - $51,000.00 and $54,000.00 - Employment & Train- ing Program 2. Commonwealth of Pa. 115,597.98 - Day Care Contract #9630 - Month of April, 1982 Henry Fiumelli, Director of Human Services, informed the Board that approval from the State has been received on the proposal submitted on behalf of Washington and Greene Counties to the Department of Public Welfare for implemen- tation of the Adult Services Block Grant which will commence on July 1, 1982. M. 134 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Washington County Board of Commissioners recognize the faithful and loyal commitment made by the Disabled Veterans in this nation; and WHEREAS, the Disabled Veteran through his or her own personal sacrifice has given a part of their life to struggle in war to keep honored the values of this country; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Washington County Board of Commissioners, proclaim the week of June 21 - 27, 1982, as DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WEEK in Washington County in honor of their service to this country. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mascara noted that the Commissioners issued this Proclamation this morning at the Disabled American Veterans Convention which was being held at the Hilton Inn in Meadowlands. Mr. Mascara stated that the Commissioners will be establishing a Veterans Advisory Commission for all veterans in Washington County by September lst of this year. He also stated that the County is presently in the process of interviewing for a Director of Veterans Affairs and trying to upgrade the quality of services being rendered by the County to veterans all over this County. Mr. Fiumelli then made a few comments concerning the establishment of a Veterans Advisory Commission. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Attorney Patrick Derrico for services to the Controller's (Retroactive to Office at a rate of $3,000.00 annually or at a monthly rate of $250.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with Attorney Patrick Derrico. 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 Colleen Conner as a Medical Records Consultant at the Washington County Health Center at a rate of $25.00 per hour (remains the same as the 1981 rate) with a maximum of three (3) hours per visit. The Consultant will make at least one visit a year and will be available on an as -needed basis. This agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 1982 and shall continue in effect until July 1, 1983. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with Colleen Conner. 1-20182) 1 MINUTE ■■ 137 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS J 1 11 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli requested that the Board approve the Children & Youth 'Budget for fiscal year 1982-83 (beginning July 1, 1982) for approximately $2.48 million. Mr. Fiumelli noted that although this is a reduction in monies, the budget will adequately meet the needs of children and adolescents and that the Commissioners will meet every effort to hold the line and maintain services. Mr. Fiumelli commended the staff of the Children & Youth Social Services for do- ing a good job. Mr. Mascara, on behalf of the Board, commended Mr. Fiumelli and Mr. Litz for their efforts and good leadership. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Children & Youth Budget for 1982-83. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli informed the Board that the following individuals have been recommended for appointment to the Children & Youth Advisory Committee for a three-year term, effective July 1, 1982: Lowell & Melissa Adams - California Janet Nedding - Houston Joyce Schollaert - Hickory Darlene Adaire - Houston Leola Phillips - Donora Judy Thomas - Washington Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointments to the Children & Youth Advisory Committee. Roll call vote taken: 4 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli explained that due to the re-establishment of the Human Services Advisory Commission to include Greene County, it is necessary to re- appoint and/or replace the members. He stated that Washington County will have 12 members and Greene County will have 3 members. He therefore recommended that the following individuals be appointed to the Washington -Greene Human Services Advisory Commission: 3-year terms: J. Wendell Ramey 2-year terms: Donald Angelone Edward Foley Scott Fergus Kenneth Yablonski Henry Levith Maree Morgan Rodney Dorinson 1-year terms: 011ie Davis William Stewart James McDonald (one to be named next week) 0 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, approving the foregoing appointments. 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 groceries and staples for a 3-month supply for the Washington County Health Center and the Jail. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk 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 a month -to -month lease agreement with McDonald Land Company for the Magistrate's Office located in McDonald, PA. The monthly rental on this lease will increase from $400.00 per month to $475.00 per month. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Lease Agreement with McDonald Land Company. 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 1-year lease agreements with the Washington County Conservation District and the Washington County Extension Service for office space located in the Courthouse Square. These lease agreements would be under the same terms and conditions as the previous leases and would commence on July 1, 1982 and end on June 30, 198 for the sum of One Dollar. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 139 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approvall the renewal of a lease agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Author- ity for space in Courthouse Square. The term of the lease shall be six months beginning on July 1, 1982 and ending on December 31, 1982. The amount shall be $4,684.69 per month,totaling $28,108.14 for the duration of the lease. The pur- pose of the six month lease is to maintain the Redevelopment Authority on the same calendar year basis as each and every other lessor within the building. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Lease Agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority. 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 District Attorney's Office for the transfer (from the unencumbered balance) of $10,000,/to Accounts established under the District Attorney s budget for undercover work (accounts and amounts listed below) Amount to be Acct. No. Desc. of Acct. Appropriated 0507-405-01 Wages - Undercover Agents $ 6,000.00 0507-424-01 Employee Reimbursed Expenses -Undercover Agents 1,000.00 0507-434-01 Undercover Agent funds for drug purchase 2,500.00 0507-454-01 Supplies for Undercover Agents 500.00 TOTAL $10,000.00 2. Request from the Clerk of Courts for the transfer of $142.80 from Account No. 05-05-451-00 to Account No. 05-05-457-00. 3. Request from the Washington County Adult Care Program (sub- contract program of the Washington County Health Center) for the transfer of $6,000 from Account No. 1041-403 to Account No. 1041-454 so that supplies for clients can be purchased. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Supplementa lBudget Appropriation requests 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 a request from the Washington County (Agricultural Fair, Inc. (Fair Board) to demolish the "Red Mill" at the Arden Fair grounds. Chief Clerk noted that this request has been reviewed by the Planning j �4Q I_ MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS (Director and Solicitor Bassi who recommend that the request be approved with the stipulation that the Fair Board name Washington County as a co-insured on a lia- jbility policy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the request iof the Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced to all those present that there will be a Salary 'Board Meeting at 11:00 a.m. today in the Public Meeting Room and that there will A be bi-weekly Salary Board Meetings beginning next week, July 1, 1982. Solicitor_ Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board authorize the execution of a Landlord's Waiver which has been requested by First National Bank & Trust C for financing of a portable aircraft hangar at the Washington County Airport for Christman Trucking Corporation. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the execution of a Landlord's Waiver as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi informed the Board that the actual costs due Washington County in the case of Smith Township v. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Consolidated Rail Corporation and Washington County for repairs to the Bulger Bridge amount to $1,543.02. It was noted that these costs should be charged to Liquid Fuels. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of $1,543.02 as per above; said payment to be charged to Liquid Fuels. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. THE FOREGOING MINTUES READ AND APPROVED: , 1982 ATTEST•' CHIEF C 1 1