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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 137
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, October 14, 1982
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with the fol
members being present: Co r issioners Gilmore and Mascara. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso,
who was out of town. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative Assistant Davis,
Solicitor Bassi, Dave Daniels, EMA Director; Henry Fiumelli, Director of Human Services, Linda
Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Joarm Sarkett, Browns-
ville Telegraph; Lucy Rea, interested citizen; Hugh Paxton and Lee Nickovich,of Chartiers Townshi-1
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. 136, each member having receiti
a copy.
read.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Minute No. 136 be approved as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Dave Daniels, EMA Director, informed the Board that the Washington County Emergency
Management Agency has completed a Vulnerability Anaylsis of the County and that copies (rough)
of the report are available in the EMA Office. Mr. Daniels explained that the report analyzes
potential dangers to the County and its residents. He also stated that the report, which has beer
prescribed for all counties by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, is directed to heads
of political subdivisions in the County as well as local emergency management coordinators to
make them more aware of potential dangers within their jurisdictions.
above.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that they accept the report as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution
from the Redevelopment Authority to authorize the Washington County Commissioners to execute an
Agreement granting West Perm Pacer Company a Right -of -Way to install electric facilities to serve
the Washington County Industrial Park, Arden Area (Crile Industrial Site)
Old Business:
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Groceries and Staples
for the Washington County Health Center be awarded as follows:
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FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
H. F. Behrhorst $23,793.44
Paper Products 1,237.02
Raneo & Sons, Inc. 3,485.59
TOTAL $28,516.05
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bids be awarded as per above
upon the recommendation of the Solicitor and Mr. Sabatine, Purchasing Agent.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the Groceries and Staples
for the Jail be awarded as follows:
Western PA Grocers $ 6,519.51
H. F. Behrhorst 5,690.70
Romeo & Sons, Inc. 1,868.99
TOTAL $14,079.20
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bids be awarded as per above
upon the recommendation of the Solicitor and Mr. Sabatine, Purchasing Agent.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In reference to the minutes of the last meeting (p. 224) whereby the Property &
Supplies Director was authorized to obtain quotes for the removal of a smoke stack and the repair
of a partial roof of the boiler room at the former Old Men's Home located at Arden, Chief Clerk
presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Arrow Industries of
Washington, Pennsylvania, at a cost not to exceed $3,967.00.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreement with
Arrow Industries.
Roll .call vote taken:
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 - $74,300.00 - Employment & Training Program
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $131,070.73 - Children & Youth -Title XX-
period of 4-1-82 to 6-30-82
Chief Clerk made available to the news media the following News Releases:
1. Charleroi Central Business District Renewal Area Facade Improvement Project
2. Reconstruction of Wilna Street - City of Washington
3. Pony League Field Recreation Project - Canonsburg
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New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Change
Oder to the contract with Black Top Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $537.95 for an
additional 132.5 sq. yds. of paving in reference to Bid A of the bid for the resurfacing of the
T-Hangar Apron Area at the Washington County Airport,
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Change Order with Black
Top Paving Company, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
Resolution in reference to Act 101, Section 406;
WHEREAS, the Washington County Commissioners have, at a meeting on Thursday,
September'9, 1982, approved through the County`s Department of Hunan Services,
a contract to be let with the Commis Corporation of Bridgeville, Pa., to study
and submit a planning grant application on the Section 406 Program and,
W EREAS, the Commissioners are cognizant of the objectives of said program and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Connissioners are most interested in the continued welfare
of the elderly in Washington County,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we have approved submission of a planning proposal
by the Department of Human Services and its contractors, the Commis Corporation, on
this 14th day of October, 1982.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, to adopt the foregoing Resolution and that
the contract with Commis Corporation not exceed $20,000,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with
Ronette Corporation of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of medical supplies for the
Washington County Health Center through use of the assignment method of reimbursement under
'Part B of the Medicare Program. Mr. Fiumelli briefly explained the details of this agreement and
noted that it will be on a trial basis over the next 3-4 months.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreement with
(Ronette Corporation —
Roll call vote taken:
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 Washington County Health Center for the transfer of $1,985.00
from Account No. 10-61-747-00 (Auto & Trucks) into Account No. 10-61-475-02
(Maintenance)
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'BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
2. Request from the Jail for the transfer of $10,000 from Account No. 02-
30-403-00 (Counselor), $5,000 from Account No. 02-40-429-00 (Maintenance
& Repair) and $5,000 from Account No. 02-20-406-00 (Wages Tem.) into
Account No. 02-40-455-00 (Food)
3. Request from the Controller's Office for the transfer of $740.00 from
Account No. 0103-405-00 (Wages) into the following Accounts:
$495.00 to Account No. 0103-441-00 (Education Expenses)
95.00 to Account No. 0103-447-00 (Association Dues)
150,00 to Account No. 0103-457-00 (Equipment Repair)
4. Request from the District Attorney's Office for the transfer of $500 from
Account No. 0507-406-00 (Temporary wages) to Account No. 0507-434-01
(Undercover agents fund - drug purchases)
5, Request from the Liquid Fuels -Bridge Department for the transfer of
$3,500 from Account No. 2310-406-00 (Wages Temporary) to Account No.
2310-454-00 (Other Supplies)
6. Request from the Resources & Investigation Department for the transfer
of $125 from Account No. 0112-424-00 (Employee Reimbursed Expense) to
Account No. 0112-451-00 (Office Supplies)
7. Request from -the Veterans Office for the transfer of $16,000 to Account No
0159-434-00 (Appropriations & Subsidies) from Account No. 0198-492-01
(Interest on Tax Anticipation Note)
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Supplemental
Budget Appropriation requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement
with Earl Riggle, Sr. for the delivering of the General Election Ballot Boxes and necessary vot
equipment in the amount of $3,950.00.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Agreement with
Earl Riggle, Sr.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
from Farview State Hospital an invoice for Richard Sturgill. Mr. Bassi explained that the
District Attorney's Office withdrew the criminal charges which allowed Judge Bell to issue an
order now committing him as a mental patient under the Mental Health Act. Mr. Bassi stated that
the bill is in the amount of $3,600 and covers the month of September.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing payment to
Farview State Hospital.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Hugh Paxton and Lee Nickovieh of Chartiers Township informed the Board that they
are interested in leasing property from the County situate in Chartiers Township for
purposes. Some discussion followed. The Board stated that they would have Mr. McAmbley of
the Industrial Development Agency follow through on this matter and contact their attorney.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:20 a.m.
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