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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 128 - 8-12-1982 - COMMISSIONERIMA u J BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 128 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, August 12, 1982 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Gilmore, Absent being: Commissioner Mascara, who was ill. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Bassi, Administrative Assistant Davis, District Attorney Bigi, Assistant Distract Attorney Oreski, CETA Director and Director of Property & Supplies, Lou Lignelli; Deputy Sheriff Littleton; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter, Vice -Chairman Gilmore called the meeting to order and asked if there were any correc- tions, additions or amissions to Minute No. 127, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 127 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: District Attorney Bigi explained to the Board that the New Sentencing Guidelines went into effect July 22, 1982, and that he has sent a letter to Senator Barry Stout requesting State ad or information concerning State Aid. (Mr. Bigi gave each C M issianer a copy of said letter. Mr. Bigi stated that he envisions that with this new procedure, there will be more trials, less pleas, more appellate work, perhaps more Assistant Attorneys, maybe more judges and obvious enlargement of prison spaces, He stated that Allegheny County is already in preparation and has hared additional full-time D.A.'s. Mr. Bigi said he also envisions the need for an additional Assistant District Attorney or additional salaries that would come before the Salary Board at a later date. He also stated that they are looking into the County's computerization program whicr the Court -related offices could tie in with the FBI or some other agency. He explained that under the new guidelines, it is required that the District Attorney's Office have the person's prior criminal record to come up with a point score. Mr. Bigi went on to explain this point score system and some of the provisions of the New Sentencing Guidelines. Michael Oreski of the District Attorney's Office then made a brief presentation to the Board. He gave to each Board member a copy of a new form which must be completed for every case which comes before the D.A.'s office. Mr. Oreski went on to discuss the increased workload in- volved with the new guidelines and how some of the workload can be decreased with the use of the computer system. Mr. Bigi stated that he will come before the Salary Board at a later date to request any needed additional personnel or salaries. Mr. Gilmore suggested that a committee be established consisting of someone frorn the Budget Office, somecme from the Courts and someone from the D.A.'s office to figure out exactly 194 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS what kind of impact the new sentencing guidelines will have. He noted that in the budget proces for next year, this matter will have to be taken up seriously since it affects not only the D.A.'s office but other criminal -related offices as well. Old Business - Bids Concerning the bid for the furnishing and delivering of Two (2) 1982 Model Full -Size 4-Door Sedans, Solicitor Bassi stated that the Department of Property and Supplies recommends that the Board award the bid to Matway Chevrolet, the only bidder. Mr. Bassi noted that the specifications called for 1982 vehicles and that Matway Chevrolet's bid was for 1983 vehicles, but all other specifications were satisfied in this bid. Afer some discussion, Mr. Paluso recommended that this bid be rejected and that the bid be re -advertised with the specifications calling for 1982 or 1983 vehicles. He felt this would be more fair to all bidders. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Yx. Gilmore, that the foregoing bid be rejected and authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids with the specifications calling for 1982 or 1983 vehicles as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the bids for the Resurfacing of the T-Hangar Apron Area at the County Air- port, Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board continue to table those bids. The Board was in agreement to continue to table the bids. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $33,008.22 - Day Care Program - Month of August (estimated) 2. Comronwealth of Pa. - $44,929.39 - Medical Assistance 3. U. S. Treasury - $34,200.00 - Employment & Training Program New Business: Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for two new vehicles. Chief Clerk explained that these two new vehicles would be for the Children and Youth Department and that their present vehicles would be transferred into the County pool. Chief Clerk also noted that these would be reimbursable costs. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for two new vehicles as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. E C� I 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 approval an agreement with MCC Powers in the amount of $1,425.00 for the purposes of: 1. Relocate thermostat in the Court Roam 2. Add new thermostat in office area to control new damper 3. Damper and Grille will be installed by General Contractor. This is done in conjunction with the renovation being done at the Courthouse and should be charged to the Courthouse Renovation Project. Dtved by Mr. Paluso, set dedby Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing agreement with MCC Powers. 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 25-year Land Lease Agreement with Sanger Construction Company for property located at the Washington County Airport consisting of 21,083 sq. ft./.484 acres. The term of the lease would be from January 1, 1983 to January 1, 2008. The annual basic rental for the first five years is $4,216.61 (.20 per sq. ft.); the annual basic rental for the next four years is $5,059.92 (.24 per sq. ft.). The rental charges for the remainder of the term will be made at the descretion of the Commissioners, Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, to approve the foregoing Land Lease Agreement with Sanger Construction Company. 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 Clerk of Courts for the transfer of $233.38 from Account No. 0505-431-00 (Xerox) to Account No. 0505-424-00. This is for the shortage of funds. 2. Request from the District Attorney's Office for the transfer of $30.00 from Account No. 0507-451-00 (Office Supplies) to Line Item 0507-454-00 to cover the costs of publications from Lawyers Co-op. 3. Request from the Emergency Management Agency for the transfer of $500.00 from Account No. 0157-412-00 to Account No. 0157-424-00. This is to cover insuffi- cient funds in the appropriate line account to pay outstanding vouchers. Said Agency -anticipates further charges for travel to this account in the upcoming months. 4. Request from the Weights & Measures Department for the transfer of $200,00 from Account No. 01-22-447-01 into Account No. 01-22-451-00. 5. Request from the Maintenance of County Buildings to appropriate $37,263.11 to Account No. 0127-429-00 (Contracted Maintenance and Repairs) due to insurance check received for damages to chiller in July, 1981. 6. Request from the Sheriff's Office to appropriate $3,605.22 to Account No. 0503- 452-00 (Automotive Cost). This is from a check from the insurance company for damages to a car. o476 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 7, Request from the Sheriffas Office for the transfer of $2,500.00 from Account No, 0503-412-00 (Reatireznent) to Account No, 0503-428-00 (SpeciAl Deputies) Moved by Mr, Paluso, seconded by It, Gilmore, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests, Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore - Yes, Motion carried unanimously, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Coupission (SPRPC) which covers work to be done by the County in the 1982-83 Unified Planning Work Program year, Chief Clerk explained that the County will provide inkind services to SPRPC in the amount of $8,250,00, Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Agreement with Roll call vote taken; Mid. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Gilmore -Yes. Motion carried tnaniusly, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Consent for Right of Entry for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, U. $, Department of Interior, to enter upon County -owned property described as Lot #48 as shown on Tax Assessment Map 67-10, West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and listed in Deed Book 1312, page 444, Moved by Mr, Paluso, seconded by k1r. Gilmore, to approve the Consent for Right of as per above.and authorizing Vice -Chairman Gilmore to so execute, Roll call vote taken: Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Solicitor: Motion carried unanimously, Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the follow, ing Tax Refunds, dyed by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Mrs. James Miller R.D. Jk6, Box 137 Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin District No: 590 - Section No: Total amount: $13.62 2. Nicholas Massina 46 Ridge Road Brownsville, PA 15417 District: Centerville 3rd Ward District No: 15-3 - Section No: Total amount: $13.02 (1981 County Tax) 015 - Parcel No: 0020-03 (1981 County Tax) 032-01-01 - Parcel No: 0092-00 Ll 0 L� 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 3. Frank Jr. & Donna J. Zuzek 126 Farmcrest Drive McDonald, PA 15057 District: Cecil District No: 140 - Section No: Total amount: $19.84 4. Ralph & Dorothy C. Conte 1711 Fourth Street Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll District No: 130 - Section No: Total amount: $31.12 5. Thomas A. & Suzanne E. Bennett R. D, #1, Box 128A Amity, PA 15311 District: Auwell District No: 020 - Section No: Total amount: $80.40 6. Frank Boyle R. D. #5 Washington, PA 15301 District: Buffalo District No: 060 - Section No: Total amount: $17.67 7. Quinn R. Banks Cor E. Chestnut & Lincoln Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 3rd Ward District No: 730 - Section No: Total amount: $29.23 8. Sandra M. Pringle R. D. #1, Box 222 D Finleyville, PA 15332 District: Union District No: 640 - Section No: Total amount: $10.81 9. Joseph Hudak 79 Pine Valley Road Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane District No: 600 - Section No: Total amount: $21.56 10. Josephine Pieranunzi 336 Warne Street Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Monongahela lst Ward District No: 420 - Section No: Total amount: $12.45 (1981 County Tax) 006-08-02 - Parcel No: 0021-00 (1982 County Tax & 1981 County Tax) 007-03-05 - Parcel No: 0006-00 (1982 County Tax) 012-00-00 - Parcel No: 0016-00 (1982 County Tax) 016 - Parcel No: 0022-00 (1982 County Tax) 004-00-04 - Parcel No: 0005-00 (1982 County Tax) 009-02 - Parcel No: 0005-00 (1982 County Tax) 001-00 - Parcel No: 0028-00 (1982 County Tax) 016-00 - Parcel No: 0007-01 11. GBU for William A. Jr. & M. Phyllis Suehr (1982 County Tax) 4254 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 District: Hanover District No: 340 - Section No: 025 - Parcel No: 0004-01 Total amount: $73.99 12. Virginia Lawrence Box 182 Fredericktom, PA 15333 District: East Bethlehem District No: 260 - Section Nos: Total amount: $31.48 13. J. Anton &Laurie Lynn Bonner So Pgh Sav & Ln Assn 100 S. Washington Road McMurray, PA 15317 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: Total amount: $69.51 (1982 County Tax) 1-3-03 & 1-03-03 - Parcel Nos: 0016 & 0017 (1982 County Tax) 011-12-01 - Parcel No: 0027-00 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L.,GIIrMQRE, EDWARD M. PAL.USO, COMMISSIONERS 14. Harry & Marlene Pappas (1982 County Tax) Box 41 Burgettstuwm, PA 15021 District: Burgettstawn and Smith (2 parcels) District Nos: 070 & 570 - Section Nos: 013-00-04 & 022-05-00 - Parcel Nos: Total aunt: $73.60 15. James Provenzano (1982 County Tax) 296 Cortez Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 7th Ward District No: 770 - Section No: 038-00-02 - Parcel No: 0003-01 Total amount: $99.00 16. Hancock Co. Fed. S. & L. Assn for David L. & Marsha Avetta PO Box 245 Chester, WV 26034 District: Independence District No: 370 - Section No: Total amount: $1.11 (1982 County Tax) 003-07-00 - Parcel No: 0015-00 17. George R. & Neva 0. Riggle (1982 County Tax) R.D. #2, Box 321A West Alexander, PA 15376 District: Donegal District No: 230 - Section No: 014 - Parcel No: 0015-01 Total amount: $2.33 discount 18. John T. & C. J. Moore Hensel (1982 County Tax) 432 Brad Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: 010-09-99 - Parcel No: 0432-OOT Total amount: $51.45 19. Barbara & Samuel Calderone (1982 County Tax) R.D. #1, Box 462 Finelyville, PA 15332 District: Union District No: 640 - Section No: 009 - Parcel No: 0021-00 Total amount: $71.00 20. Henry & Catherine Huber (1982 County Tax) 85 McKean Avenue Rear Donora, PA 15033 District: Donora District No: 240 - Section No: 033-00-01 - Parcel No: 0010-01 Total amount: $10.85 21. First Fed. Say. & Ln Assn of Pgh for (1982 County Tax) Martin J. & MaryAnn. Cunning am 501 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 District: Peters District No: 540 - Section No: 003-04-01 - Parcel No: 0009-00 Total amount: $26.02 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. There being no furtlr-r business, Vice -Chairman Gilmore declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 a.m. THE FOREGOINGI.... • alp ATIEST ZZU� CHIEF'CLERK �I 1