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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 127 - 8-5-1982 - COMMISSIONER66 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 4inute No. 127 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pa., August 5, 1982 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore and Paluso. Absent being: Commissioner Mascara, who was in the hospital. Also being present: 'hief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Bassi, Deputy Sheriff Littleton; Henry Fiumelli, Director of Human Services; Lou Lignelli, CETA Director and Director of Property and Supplies; Earl Bugaile of the Planning Commission; Administrative Assistant Davis; Shirl Hancq of the Commissioners' Office; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Barbara Miller of The Observer -Reporter; and Lucy Rea, interested citizen. Vice -Chairman Gilmore called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 126, each member having received a copy. t Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 126 be approved as read. R Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. ti Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: a " Earl Bu aile of the Planning Commission commented on the g g preparation of a ounty History publication. Chief Clerk then read the following Resolution: WHEREAS, Washington County historians and genealogists have been searching for some time for an updated history of this County; and WHEREAS, publications now available at the County li- braries consist of publications written by Forrest, Crumrine, McFarland and Creigh, devoted mostly to coverage of the County's first 100 years; and WHEREAS, efforts made in previous years to secure Federal and State grants for the publishing of an updated history have been unsuccessful; and the Walsworth Publishing Company and its representative, Donald Mills., have proposed a method for the printing and sale of this publication, resulting in a finished work at little or no cost to the supporters of this project and the County of Washington. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commis- sioners appoint a Committee of nine members consisting of his- torians, representatives of libraries and members of the County's 200th Birthday Committee, to work with Walsworth Publishing Com- pany and its representative, Donald Mills, and determine the type of publication, its Author or Authors and further determine the methods of financing and marketing the finished publication which will include a complete historical background of this County and its people. COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE WRITING AND PUBLICATION OF COUNTY HISTORY Charles Chattaway - Chairman Mrs. Vincent Hawe Monongahela, Pennsylvania Charleroi Historical Society Charleroi, Pennsylvania u 1 f] MINUTE B❑❑ K 7' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Alice Ballaird Peters Creek Historical Society Gastonville, Pennsylvania Bruce Weston California State College California, Pennsylvania Gist Wylie Washington Historical Society Sue Priest Citizens Library Washington, Pennsylvania Walter Sanderlin Washington and Jefferson College Washington, Pennsylvania Charles Crothers Taylorstown, Pennsylvania Earl Bugaile Washington County Publications/Information Officer Washington, Pennsylvania Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. U.S. Treasury - $176,000.00 - Employment and Training Program New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request for the Election Department to increase the mileage reimbursement from 17 cents per mile to 20 cents per mile for the return of ballot boxes by the Judge of Elections and Inspections and also an increase from $3.50 to $6.00 for the Judge and Minority Inspector Accompanying Judge for returns and ballot boxes. Chief Clerk noted that the foregoing requests are a result of the amendment to Senate Bill 846, Section 412.1, B, C, D, which made revisions to the Act concern- ing elections. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the increases as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Liquid Fuels Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the amount of $60,000.00 to widen the County -owned road (formerly L.R. 62035) from the village of Rea (Rt. 50) to Cross Creek Lake. Chief Clerk noted that this is in conjunction with planning improvements for Cross Creek Park. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Liquid Fuels Application as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 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 approval the following audit proposals for FY 81-82: Children and Youth Program - Proposal from Main Hurdman $11,300 MH/MR Program - Proposal from James Dugan $13,300 Chief Clerk noted that both of these proposals have been recommended for approval by Mr. Fiumelli. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing audit proposals. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fiumelli, Director of Human Services, requested that the Board provide office space on the fifth floor of the Courthouse Square Office Building for a Disabled American Veterans representative who is working with the Pennsylvania State Job Service. Mr. Paluso asked Mr. Fiumelli what the time limit would be on this matter. Mr. Fiumelli answered that the program is on a yearly basis but did not know how long the office space would be needed. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the use of office space as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a urchase of Service Agreement between the Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program nd the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for the Youth Development Projec n Greene County.for the period of August 1, 1982 thru June 30, 1983. Chief Cler oted that the funds for this project are 100% State funded and no County match i equired. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing urchase of Service Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the Children and Youth Program, Chief Clerk presented to the oard for their consideration and approval contracts with the following organiza- ions for the period of July 1, 1982 thru June 30, 1983: Social and Community Services of the Pittsburgh Diocese, Inc. Southwestern Pennsylvania Youth Alternatives, Inc. $82,500.00 - Contract Amount $220,000.00 - Contract Amount 1 1 �e 4 1 1 MINUTE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Volunteers -in -Partnership, Inc. Parents Anonymous, Inc. $25,000.00 - Contract Amount $17,240.00 - Contract Amount Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Icontracts. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 1982-83 contract for Aging Services at the WCHC with the Southwestern Pennsyl- vania Area Agency on Aging. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing contract. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - 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 Sheriff's Office for the transfer of $750.00 from Account No. 0503-431-01 to Account No. 0503-476-00. 2. Request from the Sheriff's Office for the transfer of $750.00 from Account No. 0503-431-01 to Account No. 0503-451-00. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Tax Assess- ment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Mrs. Erma Quaresimo R. D. 4 McDonald, PA 15057 District: Cecil District.No: 140 - Section No: Amount: $5.00 2. William and Donna Hoak R. D. 1, Box 219B Coal Center, PA 15423 District: Coal Center District No: 190 - Section No: Amount: $9.05 (1982 County Tax) 005 - Parcel No: 0041-00 (1982 County Tax) 013-09-99 - Parcel No: 0022-02 MINUTE BOOL<; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 3. Ernest Viviani, Jr. & Kathleen (1982 County Tax) R. D. 1 Coal Center, PA 15423 District: Long Branch District No: 390 - Section No: 015 - Parcel No: 0004-00 Amount: $1.08 4. Joseph & Mildred Gleba (1982 County Tax) R. D. 2, Box 36 Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane District No: 520 - Section No: 002-00 - Parcel No: 0004-00 Amount: $9.49 5. John J. Pawlish (1982 County Tax) R. D. 3, Christy Road Box 397A Eighty Four, PA 15330 District: North Strabane District No: 520 - Section No: 008-01-03 - Parcel No: 0001-01 Amount: $303.18 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Earl Bugaile of the Planning Commission then conducted a new slide presen- tation which outlines the County's governmental services -and whibh is now avail- able for the general public. This new presentation supplements a series of slide presentations developed by and available through the Planning Commission. Chief Clerk then read the following Proclamation: Throughout American history, our prisoners of war have been called upon to make uncommon sacrifices. In fulfilling their duty as citizens of the United States, they have defended American ideals while suffering unimaginable indignities under the absolute control of the enemy. They remained steadfast even while their treatment contravened international understandings and violated elementary considerations of com- passion and morality. All Americans ought to recognize the special debt we owe to our fellow citizens who, in the act of serving our Nation, relinquished their freedom that we might enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty. Likewise, we must remember the unresolved casualties of war - our servicemen who are still missing. The pain and bitterness of war endured for their families, relatives and friends - and for all of us. Our Nation will continue to seek answers to the many questions that remain about their fate. NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Commissioners of Washington County, do hereby proclaim the week of August 9th, 1982, as P.O.W./M.I.A. RECOGNITION WEEK; a week dedicated to all former American prisoners of war, to those still missing and to their families. We urge all citizens of Washington Coumby to join in honoring those who made the uncommon sacrifice of being held captive in wart and to honor as well their loved ones who have suffered valiantly and patiently. We also call on appropriate officials of the Federal. State and local governments, as well as private organizations, to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. We also herewith authorize the flying of the National P.O.W./ M.I.A. flag, which was provided by The Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center, above the County Courthouse on the halyard under the American flag during the week of August 9th, 1982. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, adopting the foregoing roclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners then presented the foregoing Proclamation to John Stan- dard, Regional Representative for The Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance (Center. Mr. Standard stated that his organization will be placing petitions to I be sent to Hanoi which call for the release of U.S. servicemen and civilians. He also stated that a flag ceremony would take place on Monday, August 9th, in front of the County Courthouse. 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS Deputy Controller Metcalfe opened and read the following bids: Two (2) 1982 Model 4-Door Sedans 1. Matway Chevrolet, Inc. Box 747 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Amount of Bid: $19,195.38 (price for 1983 vehicles) A certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing bid be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Resurfacing of T-Hanaar Apron Area at Washington Countv Airport 1. Black Top Paving Company, Inc. 150 W. Beau Street Washington, PA 15301 Amount of Bid: $ 6,659.00 - Bid A $12,929.00 - Bid B A certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Burrell Construction and Supply Company P. 0. Box 291 Donora, PA 15033 Amount of Bid: $ 7,687.65 - Bid A $10,044.96 - Bid B A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Russell Industries, Inc. #1 Prestley Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 Amount of Bid: $11,700.00 - Bid A $15,100.00 - Bid B Bid bonds in the amount of 10% accompanied the bids. 4. Clairton Slag, Inc. P. 0. Box 10884 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Amount of Bid: $ 8,483.27 - Bid A $10,506.73 - Bid B Bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Gilmore declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: L 1