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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R. Mascara,,. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 5
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., February 7, 1980
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 10:00 a.m.
with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso, Gilmore and
Mascara. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Administrative Assistant
Davis; Solicitor DiSalle; J. Bracken Burns, Emergency Medical Services; James
and Noreen Antal, Citizens Ambulance, California, Pa., John Cadez., Township
Officials; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Becky Andrews, Daily Herald; Jim
Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter.
Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there were any
corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 4, each member having.received
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 4, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Solicitor DiSalle presented a proposed Contract with Earl Riggle, Sr.
of Marianna, Pa., for the delivery of ballot boxes with election supplies for
the Special Election involving 35 precincts and for the Primary Election
involving 205 precincts at a cost of $10.00 per box. Mr. DiSalle stated that
this results in a savings at the bids received were higher than this, and
that the total contract price is less than $2,500, and therefore, bidding is
not required.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Contract with Earl Riggle, Sr.
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. Atlantic Aviation Corporation - Rent
Ohio Valley Piper Sales - $500.00
2. U.S. Treasury - Airport Project - $70.048.61
3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care Contract #9630
Month of Dec. (Actual) - $22,872.64
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank -R. Mascara, , DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a Notice of Public Hearings on
the County's Community Development Program to review a draft outline of the
Fiscal Year 1980 Community Development Program for Washington County. Said
hearings to be held on February 13th in the Borough Building in Canonsburg;
on February 14th at the Citizens Library, Washington; and on February 19th
in the Municipal Building in Donora.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the resignation of Kate Podvia
as Executive Director of the Washington County Volunteers in Partnership, Inc.,
effective February 29, 1980.
Chief Clerk presented a proposal from Washington Fence Company for
enclosing the County parking lot, adjacent to the County Garage, at a cost
of $1,100.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
proposal from Washington Fence Company.
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 the Washington County
Agricultural Fair, Inc., requesting permission to construct a new barn at
the Fairgrounds on the ground formerly occupied by the Bridge Department
at an approximate cost of $40,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a renewal of the Lease Agreement with the
Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., for a four year term ending on the
31st day of January, 1984.
renewal.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that it has been recommended that the Board
authorize Wallover & Mitchell, Architects, to do a survey of the needs of the
Juvenile Detention Home for expansion.
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Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore stated that this survey is required in order to meet new regulations
of the Department of Public Welfare for the Detention Home. He added that
there are some changes that have to be made which may or may not result in
some additional construction, but there are some interior renovations that
will be needed.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing Wallover
& Mitchell to survey the needs of the Juvenile Detention Home as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - NO; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented an Agreement with Pete Dorchak to act as
Posting Agent for the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau for a period of seven
(7) months commencing on April 1, 1980, and ending on October 31, 1980, for
an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chef Clerk stated that William P. Sember, Executive Director of
the Planning Commission, has been recommended for appointment to the Executive
Committee of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District.
to replace David Marshall.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving -the appoint-
ment of William P. Sember as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that Charles Murray and John Hepler have been
recommended for reappointment to the Washington County Planning Commission
for four (4) year terms. (Jan. 1, 1980 - Dec. 31, 1983)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
reappointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R. . Mascara,,. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented a Resolution establishing a Washington County
policy for conservation of energy and designating Donald L. Ligman as the
County Energy Coordinator, who will develop the County energy plan.
Resolution.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Paluso referred to an Emergency Management meeting held last
night for the primary purpose of appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator
and to develop a plan which the County is legally liable to do. Mr. Paluso
stated that Donald Ligman has been serving as the Coordinator, but was never
officially appointed, and he recommended that Mr. Ligman be officially
appointed today as Emergency Management Coordinator, which is mandatory under
State Act 323, Public Law 1332 of November, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Paluseq, seconded by Mr. Gil , offically appointing
Donald L. Ligman as Emergency Management Coordinator for Washington County.
SOLICITOPU
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle presented the following five (5) tax refunds to
the Board for their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica-
tion or overpayment of real estate or personarl,property tax:
1. Dr. John S. Liggett (1979 County Tax)
18 Woodland Road
Sewickley, Pa. 15143
District: West Finley - Deed Book: 1637-343
District No: 680 - Section No: 1-8-99 - Parcel No: 1-20
Amount: $80.09
2. Charles C. Lowe, Jr. (1979 County Tax)
785 Broughton Road
Bethel Park, Pa. 15102
District: Peters - Deed Book: 1745-117
District No: 540 - Section No: 010-01 - Parcel No: 0011
Amount: $104.37
3. Penvir Realty Company (1979 County Tax)
Consol Plaza
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15241
District: East Finley
District No: 270 - Section No: 5 Parcels
Amount: $4,943.86
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4. Republic Steel Corp. (1979 County Tax)
Republic Building
P.O. Box 6778
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
District: South Franklin
District No: 590
Amount: $5,603.97
5. Republic Steel Corp. (1979 County Tax)
Republic Building
P.O. Box 6778
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
District: East Finley 4 Parcels
District No: 270 - Section No: 8-99 - Parcel No: 1-28,29,30,31
Amount: $271.45
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle presented the following Tax Claim Resolutions to
the Board for their consideration and approval:
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 1,
for property situated in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr hse.
blk gar. 1/2 Ac. Surf. DB 419-348, situate in Cecil Township, Washington County,
Pennsylania, and formerly assessed in the name of Fleming Lewis Estate c/o
William Lewis, be approved, and that the sum of $400.00 be accepted from
DENSEL EDMONDS & LOUIS LUCARINI, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of the taxing districts involved: Canon McMillan School District -
November 21, 1979 and Cecil Township - November 22, 1979.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 2,
for property situated in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 11, 1967, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Corner
Lot 17, DB 549-238, (23-7-66) situate in Donegal Township, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of B.B. Chaney Estate, be
approved, and that the sum of $150.00 be accepted from ROSS A. MEADOO,
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau 'receiving the consent of the taxing districts
involved: McGuffey School District - November 7, 1978 and Donegal Township -
October 24, 1979.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 3,
for property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on TTS 1922, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 153, Grandview Plan,
situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly
assessed in the name of Antonio Todoverto, be approved, and that the sum of
$100.00 be accepted from GEORGE CHASTULIK, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
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receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area
School - December 31, 1979 and Smith Township - November 30, 1979.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 4,
for property situated in Speers Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 11, 1978, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 2,
(50.lxl53x irreg.) DB 879-648 (61-13-37) situate in Speers Borough, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Shirley E. Murphy,
be approved, and that the sum of $50.00 be accepted from the BOROUGH OF SPEERS,
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts
involved: Charleroi Area School District - January 30, 1980 and Speers Borough -
January 23, 1980.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 5,
for property situated in Speers Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 11, 1978, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 118, DB
911-115, (61-16-34), situate in Speers Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
and formerly assessed in the name of Robert E. Murphy, be approved, and that
the sum of $50.00 be accepted from the BOROUGH OF SPEERS, Washington County Tax
Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Charleroi
Area School District - January 30, 1980 and Speers Borough - January 23, 1980.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 6,
for property situated in Speers Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 11, 1978, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 1, DB
681-256, (61-16-36), situate in the Borough of Speers, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Austin Murphy, Sr., be
approved, and that the sum of $50.00 be accepted from the BOROUGH OF SPEERS,
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts
involved: Charleroi Area School District - January 31, 1980 and Speers Borough
January 23, 1980.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 7,
for property situated in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 10, 1979, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1972 Clairon
Trailer, situate in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerly assessed in the name of Homer Stahl, (PO) First National Bank & Trust
Company of Washington, Pennsylvania, be approved, and that the sum of $572.21
be accepted from HOMER STAHL, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of the taxing districts involved: Trinity Area School District -
January 8, 1980 and Amwell Township - December 20, 1979. (Repurchase)
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 8,
for property situate in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 11, 1978, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 0.312
Acres Surf. DB 1540 Page 144 (14-13-85) situate in Cecil Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Ira W. & Margaret
Ritchey, be approved, and that the sum of $302.99 be accepted from IRA W. &
MARGARET RITCHEY, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau rec6*anmqgthhe consent of
the taxing districts involved: Canon -McMillan School District - January 23,
1980, and Cecil Township - January 16, 1979. (Repurchase*
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 5,
for property situate in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 11, 1978, Tax Claim Bureau 4-being described as 1971
Carvella Trailer, situate in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
and formerly assessed in the name of Margaret Boyd, be approved, and that the
sum of $741.04 be accepted from MARGARET BOYD, Washington County Tax Claim
Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Bentworth
School District - December 10, 1979 and Somerset Township - December 21, 1979.
(Repurchase)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore- Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In answer to the directions given by the Board last week, J. Bracken
Burns, Director of Emergency Medical Services, reported that he has received
quotations from Conaway Coach of Markleysburg, Pa., and also from Lee McChain
of Washington, Pa., to provide the emergency medical and rescue equipment.
He stated that he has reviewed the quotations and recommended that the County
enter into a contract with Conaway Coach for $4,794.00 and with Lee McChain
for $4,273.00 for a total of $9,067, which is $1,476 below the grant application.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the purchasc
of the foregoing emergency medical rescue equipment from Conaway Coach and
Lee McChain.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. James Antal, representing California Borough, stated that he was
requested by the Borough to ask the Commissioners what the intentions were of
the CETA Program for 1980. He noted that they have one CETA employee who is
driving a van, and he asked what funding would be available for another
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Frank -R_ -Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
position of Code Enforcement Officer.
Remarks:
Mr. Mascara stated that the Board is awaiting answers from Philadelphia regardir-g
this matter.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
February 7 , 1980
ATTEST: "'v
CHIEF CLERK
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