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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 4 - 1-31-1980 - COMMISSIONERTO MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, e . DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 4 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 31, 1980 The Board of County Commissioners 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 DiSalle; Budget Director Gillespie; Coroner Jackson; J. Bracken Burns, Emergency Medical Services; John Cadez, Township Officials; John Drake, Senior Citizens; A. Noreen Antal, James Antal and Robert L. Horner, Citizens Ambulance, California, Pa.; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Becky Andrews, Daily Herald; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter. Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 3, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 3, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Regarding the bids received for Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves, Solicitor DiSalle stated that he had discussed the bids with Mr. Obitko, Director of the Veterans Office, and recommended that the bid for the flags be awarded to Collegeville Flag & Mfg. Company, who was the low bidder at $6,610.60; and the bid for markers be awarded to Detwiler & Sons, Inc., who was also the low bidder at $2,558.75. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for Furnishing and Delivering of Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves to Collegeville Flag & Mfg. Company (for flags), 4th and Walnut Streets, Collegeville, Pa., and to Frank H. Detwiler & Sons, Inc. (for markers), Kimberton, Pa., for the amounts set forth in their bids; these being the lowest and most responsible bids received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Emergency Medical/Rescue Egmipment, Solicitor DiSalle noted that this equipment had been re -advertised on January 7, 1980, and that no bids were received prior to the 10:30 a.m. deadline on January 17, 1980. El MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank,,-R. Mascara, w DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS He stated that he was informed by the Chief Clerk that the Controller's Office 10:30 a.m. did receive a bid from Conaway Coach after the/January 17th deadline. This alsc happened the first time the Medical/Rescue Equipment was advertised. Mr. DiSalle informed the Board of legislative action taken under Senate Bill 797 which allows counties to contract for purchase where items have been advertised twice and no bids received, and that after 43 days of the second advertisement, the purchase can be made. (Act No. 78 of 1979) Mr. DiSalle informed the Board that they were free to enter into a contract to purchase the equipment 45 days after the second advertisement, or they could again re -advertise the equipment if they so desire. Chairman then recommended that Mr. Burns, Director of EMS, be authorize to proceed in negotiating a contract for the purchase of the Medical/Rescue Equipment. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing J. Bracken Burns, Director of EMS, to proceed in negotiating a contract for the purchase of the Medical/Rescue Equipment 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 check: 1. U.S. Treasury - Manpower Planning Program - $130,100.00 Chief Clerk presented an Application to the Board for their approval for a Grant for Juvenile Probation Services for 1980. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Application for Grant -for Juvenile Probation Services -for 1980. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an Application for Improvement of Services Grant for Adult Probation Services for 1980. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Application for Grant,for Adult Probation Services for 1980. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from MCC Powers for continuation of their Service Agreement with the County for a period of one (1) 3 4 Q* BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.. Mascara,,. , DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS year.beginning February 1, 1980, for a cost of $9,468.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing continuation of Service Agreement with MCC -.,Powers. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization for the Washington County Housing Authority to proceed with the planning and preparation of the 110 Unit Senior Citizen Highrise for Canonsburg under the new Construction Section 8 Program. Remarks: Mr. Paluso noted that this is not to proceed with the building of the units but to make application to HUD for additional elderly housing. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Washington County Housing Authority to proceed as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Allegheny Valley School to provide residential services under the Mental Health/Retardation Program at a per diem rate of $29.25 through June 30, •:� Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Agreement with Allegheny Valley School. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from John P. Liekar, Public Defender, asking that the Board consider purchasing malpractice insurance for the six (6) attorneys in the Public Defender's Office at a cost of $140.00 for each attorney. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the purchase of malpractice insurance for the six (6) attorneys in the Public Defender's Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Charles Chattaway, Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission, stating that they have have received some requests for the use of the County Seal in connection with the pending M MINUTE BOOK 1 �J 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI'7�NEPS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, , DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Bicentennial Celebration, and he asked that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution for control purposes of the seal. Mr. Chattaway also stated in his letter that they anticipate making a modest charge, not to exceed $50.00, for use of the seal. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting a Resolution for control purposes for use -of -the -County Seal -as per-above.---d Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented A Proclamation for adoption by the Board proclaiming the month of February as American Heart Month and urging all Washington County citizens to support the educational and fund raising campaign of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Heart Association. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an Amended Agreement between the Department of Environmental Resources and Washington County, which will adjust the Department'E encumbrance to the Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, to account for the transfer of $35,957.37 to another project. Said Amended Agreement states that the Department will provide additional funds to the County when needed in accordance with the original Agreement date September 6, 1961. Chief Clerk added that this has been reviewed by Joseph Giecek, Administrative Assistant, and recommended for approval. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Amended Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - dies. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission, the Chief Clerk presented an Amendment to The State Wide Service Contract with C.A.R.E. Inc,, for the implementation of 10 additional Out Patient Drug Free Treatment slots, which will involve no additional match monies required by the County to implement this additional service. Amendment. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BoOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank -R. Mascara, -. DAVID L. SILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following persons have been recommended to serve on the Children & Youth Social Service Advisory Committee for a three-year term effective February 2, 1980. Kay Meyers of McMurray, Pa. Betty Voight of Charleroi, Pa. Randall Edwards of Washington, Pa. Deborah Stark of Eighty Four, Pa. 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. Vice Chairman announced that Mr. John A. Manning has been recommended for the appointment of Fire Marshal for the County. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appoint- ment of Mr. John A. Manning as Fire Marshal for Washington County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes; Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Resolution authorizing the Washington County Authority to purchase furniture and equipment for the new County Office Building. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Washington County Authority 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 the following CETA Modifications and C6nt:racts for approval by the Board: YETP Modification - LeMoyne Center, increaing funds previously obligated by $5,403.47 YETP Modification - Ringgold School District, due to school strike, decreasing funds previously obligated by $28,833.00 YETP Contract - California School District, for 30 participants for period from 2-4-80 to 6-6--00 YCCIP Modification- Washington -Greene Community Action increasing funds previously obligated by $13,188.36 E 0 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing YETP and YCCIP Modifications and YETP Contract. MINUTE BOOK i n 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYL.VANIA Frank R. Mascarr%Ah DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALLSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an Agreement with the Catholic Social Service to provide foster care for children for a period of one year. Agreement. Solicitor: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented the following seven (7) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Lewis & Stockey, P.C. (1979 County Tax) for Jamie & Gordon Anderson 512 Frick Building Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 District: Carroll Township District No: 130 - Section No: 12 4 1 - Parcel No: 15-3 Amount: $69.99 2. United States Steel Corp. (1979 County Tax) 600 Grant Street, Room 2150 Coal Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230 Attention: John Rowland District: Various Amount: $11,533.29 3. Equibank NA (for William D. Wood) (1979 County Tax) Oliver Plaza Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 District: 170-013-00-00-0024-00 District No: 170 - Section No; 13 - Parcel No: 24 Amount: $64.68 4. Equibank NA (for Martin N. Jr. & Michelle Abajace) Oliver Plaza (1979 County Tax) Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 District: Canton District No: 120 - Section No: 12-2 - Parcel No: 8 Amount: $140.53 5. George T. Fawcett (1979 County Tax) R.D. 1 Bentleyville, Pa. 15314 District: Somerset District No: 580 - Section No: 1-8-99 - Parcel No: 5152-00 Amount: $48.00 6. Mary Dolfi (1979 County Tax) Box 78 Liberty, Pa. 15129 District: Jefferson & West Finley District No: 380 & 680 - Section No: 1-8-99 & 1-8-99 Parcel No: 1-26 & 1-19 Amount: $6.12 and $258.24 M11NUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank . R. Mascara,, , DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 7. First Federal Savings & Loan for Pamela R. Conconery P.O. Box 369 Doner at Sixth Monessen, Pa. 15062 District: Charleroi District No: 160 - Section No: Amount: $82.10 Roll call vote taken: (1979 County Tax) 31-4 - Parcel No: 23 and 35 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes! Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Special Election, Solicitor DiSalle referred to last week's meeting at which time the Board had authorized him to prepare a Resolution directed to Jack Seltzer, Speaker of the House of Representatives, stating the Board's objection to holding a Special Election in March. Mr. DiSalle then presented the Resolution he had prepared for adoption by the Board, which protests the fixing of a special election on a day other than the date of the Primary, and requesting that the said special election be held on the same day as the Primary. Resolution. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Coroner Jackson expressed his concern that the County has no major disaster plan and that no one seems to be doing anything about it. He stated that the County is not organized or united if a major airplane accident should occur, and a disaster plan should be made up and put in working order for the County. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that a meeting has been scheduled for February 6, 1980, to be held in the Courthouse with Civil Defense Directors, Mayors and Supervisors of all the municipalities, to explain what the County is planning. He noted that the County does not have the manpower to implement such a plan, but that all the municipalities know what their responsibilities are. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: January 31 , 1980 ATTEST, /kz"44 CHIEF CLERK I� 1