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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 134 - 9-23-1982 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BQ❑K u BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 134 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, September 23, 1982 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the gollawing members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis, Attorney Retos, Farrell Jackson, Coroner; Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Lou Lignelli, Director of Property & Supplies; Margaret Permline, Personnel Director; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter and Lucy Rea, interested citizen. Chairman. Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 133, each member having recei a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 133 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 consider tion and approval a Resolution approving proposal for the redevelopment of disposition parcel No. 2 in the Canonsburg Pike Street Redevelopment Project by Canonsburg Plaza Limited Partnershi and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said Developer. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined the project. 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. Bourke also presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Res approving proposal for redevelopment of disposition parcel No. 12-A in the Canonsburg Pike Street Redevelopment Project by Anthony Parisi, Rudolph DiNardo and Timothy F. Fogerty, Joint Ventures, and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said Developer. Mr. Bourke briefly outlined the project. 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. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U. S. Treasury - $51,100.00 - Employment & Training Program 2. Comnonwealth of Pa. - $276,920.71 - Medical Assistance Payment MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk made available News Releases to the media with reference to the following projects: 1. Bids approved for three Housing Projects located in North Charleroi Borough and the City of Washington. New Business: Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the Jail Renovation Pro- ject. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Planning Commission to prepare the specifications and the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for the Jail Renovation. Project. 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 Purchase of Service Agreement for fiscal year 1982-83 between the Washington -Greene MR/MR Agency and Stukes Center, Inc., at a per diem rate of $52.53. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Purchase of Service Agree- ment as per above, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Larry Kinskey of Washington has been recommended appointment to the Washington -Greene NH/MR Board to fill the unexpired term of Eugene Madigan; said appointment would run from October 1, 1982 thru Decenber 31, 1983. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment of Larry Kinskey of Washington 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 Resolutions authorizing the sale of the following items classified as surplus personal property: a. (1) Bryan Flexible Tube Steam Boiler b. (1) 1974 Ford Custom (1) 1977 Plymouth Fury (1) 1976 Ford Crew Cab 3/4 Ton Pick -Up (1) 1972 Dodge Power Wagon 3/4 Ton Pick -Up c. (1) International Hay Baler (2) Grain Planter Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the above mentioned Resolutions authorizing the sale of the surplus personal property as listed above; said action being in accordance with the County Code, P.S, 16 Section 1805, as amended. C 1 i MINUTE B❑❑K , {09 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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 CETA Director to continue, beyond (September 30, 1982 to use the service of the Office of Employment Security as outlined in the Agreement between WCETA and OES dated August 27, 1981, to verify the unemployment history of certain individuals. Chief Clerk explained that the Washington County Employment and Training Agency agrees to fully reimburse OES for all expenses incurred as a result of the performance of the above service. This Agreement is contingent on the necessity of these services as determined by the new employment and training Legislation. If these services should not be needed, then WCETA will notify OES of its intention to dissolve the Agreement. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing continuation of the Agreement with the Office of Employment Security. 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 CETA.Director to approve a Bilateral Adjustments in Payments Agreement with the U, S. Department of Labor, to finalize audit adjustments pertaining to the audit conducted for fiscal years 1979-80, Chief Clerk noted that the Agreement will fulfill all obligations of Washington County to the U. S, Department of Labor through the current period covered by audits. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with the U. S. Department of Labor. Roll callkvote 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 Liquid Fuels - Bridge Department for the transfer of $6,000 from Account No. 2310-428-00 (Contracted Services) to Account No. 2310=454-00 (Other Supplies) 2. Request from the Liquid Fuels - Bridge Department for the transfer of $300 from Account No. 2310-428-00 (Contracted Services) to Account No. 2310-426-00 (Electric) 3. Request from the Recorder of Deeds for the transfer of $4,000 from Account No. 0501-451-00 (Office Supplies) to Account No. 0501-428-00 (Contracted Services - �.s�i:�i Chief Clerk also informed the Board of a request from the Sheriff's Office for $3,000 of supplemental funds in order to meet the September 24th payroll for the Special Deputies. Chief Clerk noted that the budget for the Sheriff's Office for three -fourths of the year is MINUTE ■ ■ !, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS on line for the year and that the Sheriff's Office anticipates needing approximately $20,000 additional for the reminder of the year for Special Deputies. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Stach Director of Admbistration, has suggested that funds could be transferred from the Courts' budget (Account No. 0909-428-00 - Constables) to the Sheriff's Budget for the Special Deputies. Chair- man Mascara directed that Budget Director Gillespie approach the Courts to see if they will concu in this matter. He also suggested that the payment of Special Deputies be included in the Courts appropriation in the 1983 budget since they ultimately sign the Court Orders approving the Special Deputies. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation requests with the exception of the Sheriff's request, Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Retos presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the follow- ing Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be Ito prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. John & Mary Tumidajaski 423 High Street Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Fallowfield District No: 320 - Section No: Total amount: $26.90 2. John F. & Maxine A. Knorr R.D. #1, Box 170 Coal Center, PA 15243 District: West Pike Run District No: 700 - Section No: Total amount: $41.90 3. Roger & Fannie Traversari 1709 Fourth Street Ext. Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll District No: 130 - Section No: Total amount: $12.24 4. Samuel C. & Martha Kelley R. D . Jk5 , Box 439 Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: Total amount: $31.43 5. John A. Rucker 2401 Calvert Street NW Apt 730 Washington, D.C. 20008 District: Washington 3rd Ward District No: 730 - Section No: Total amount: $79.79 (1981 and 1982 County Tax) (1981 and 1982 County Tax) 002-00-00 - Parcel No: 0001-04 (1981 and 1982 County Tax) 007-03-05 - Parcel No: 0007-00 (1981 County Tax) 011-04-04 - Parcel No: 0009-00 (1982 County Tax) 006-00-02 - Parcel No: 0007-00 0 f� L P M �I 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 6. Charleroi Federal S & L Assn for Larry M. Sevich First Street & McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Monongahela 1st Ward District No: 420 - Section No: Total amount: $32.55 Roll call vote taken: (1982 County Tax) 001-00 - Parcel No: 0003-00 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Retos of the Solicitor's Office reported to the Board on the Appeal of the Washington County Housing Authority. He informed the Board that Solicitor Bassi recorrmended the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the signature of a consent fore in a proposed deed of reformation concerning this matter. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting a'i,resolution authorizing suture of a consent form in a proposed deed of reformation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Retos presented to the Board for their consideration'land approval a Special Warranty Deed between the County and Consol Land Development Company in reference to the George F. Auld Trustee Block of Coal. Mr. Retos explained the details of the Special Warranty Deed and noted that the actual consideration for the conveyance is�$500. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Special Warranty Deed Consol Land Development Company as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I I Attorney Retos recommended that the Board approve an invoice from Farview State Hospital in the amount of $3,720.00 for Richard Sturgill for the month of August. Mr. Retos noted that there should only be one more billing for Mr. Sturgill, which would be for the month of September, since a Court Order was issued by Judge Bell on September 22nd that Mr. Sturgill be transferred from Farview State Hospital to the County Jail. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the payment of the foregoing invoice to Farview State Hospital. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried. Coroner Farrell Jackson brought to the Board's attention',a Drunk Drivers Resolution which was adopted by the Pennsylvania Coroners Association on Saturday, September 18, 1982, at their convention held in Indiana., Pennsylvania. Mr. Jackson commrated on the Resolution and suggested that the Board of CanmLi.ssioners pass a resolution supporting the proposed legislation of Governor Thornburgh's Task Force Committee on Organ Driving and to so notify the area legis- latora, Mr. Paluso asked Coroner Jackson if he is in favor of a mandatory jail sentence - r -- il 212 MINUTE -■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS automatically putting someone in jail when that person is stopped for drunken driving. Mr. Jackson responded yes. He added that citizens have a privilege to drive upon the highway; they do not have a right to violate the constitutional rights of other people who drive upon the highway and that a person who abuses this privilege should certainly face the consequences. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record in support of the proposed legislation and the Coroner's position on this matter and direct that a letter be sent so indicating this to the area legislators. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m. 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET FOR INTERIOR COURTHOUSE PROJECT Controller Beharry opened and read the following bid: 1. Franklin Decorators, Inc., d/b/a Franklin Interiors 100 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $23,600.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of l0a/o accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the furnishing and installation of carpet for the Interior Courthouse Project be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: a 7 1982 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK L7