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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 9 - 3-6-1980 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE, BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R-. Mascara--, . DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIOPIER$ Minute No. 9 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 6, 1980 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Gilmore. Absent being Commissioner Mascara. Also being present: Betty Gallo, Acting Chief Clerk; Barbara Davis, Administrative Assistant; Budget Director Gillespie; Solicitor DiSalle; J. Bracken Burns, Emergency Medical Services; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Cadez, Township Officials; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Robertson, Observer - Reporter; Becky Andrews, Daily Herald. Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and noted that Mr. Mascara was attending the State Association meeting in Harrisburg on behalf of the County. Vice Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 8, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 8, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Regarding the bids received for election supplies for the Primary General Election, Solicitor DiSalle informed the Board that he had reviewed the bids from William Penn Printing Company and the William G. Johnston Company, who was the low bidder of the two. Mr. DiSalle stated that he had received a letter from Jack Wagner, Director of Elections pointing out that several errors were made in the election materials they have recently received from the William G. Johnston Co., relating to various dates that are critical with respect to the forthcoming Primary General Election. Mr. Wagner's letter was based on a letter from the Wm. Penn Printing Co. noting that there were several errors in dates and text of the Election ,Ca.lenda� for 1980 issued by the Johnston Company as a supplement to the Election binder. Mr. DiSalle stated that this could create a problem with our ®ffice if we were to depend on the calendar for preparation of our election, but he added that there is nothing in the proposed material that he could see would be affected by the alleged errors that Mr. Wagner points to. Mr. DiSalle stated he felt that the mistakes that appear in the supplement do not affect the supplies and materials in the bid specifications. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank : R. Mascara ,_ . DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Gilmore: The crux of the matter is considerable change in the management at the Wm. G. Johnston Co., and a number of Election offices are wondering whether the quality that they had been known for in the past would continue, but is is certainly premature for us to think they would not be as responsible as they have been in the past. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract for furnishing and delivering of elections supplies for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, April 22, 1980, to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P.O. Box 6759, 1130 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and most responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U. S. Treasury - Manpower Planning Program - $241,500.00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Program $25,146.00 3. Atlantic Aviation Corp. - Rent - Ohio Valley Piper Sales $500.00 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care Contract #01169586 Month of Jan. (Actual) - $36,343.42 New Business: Acting Chief Clerk presented a Contract with Jetcraft, Inc., for replacement of any burned out or defective beacon and/or pole lights at the Washington County Airport for a four-year term for the sum of $195.00 per month to be paid by the County for these services. Remarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that the Contract term be on a year-to-year basis. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Contract with Jetcraft, Inc. on a year-to-year basis as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Cross Creek Flood Control Project, the Acting Chief Clerk presented a proposal from Hickory -Woodrow Telephone Company for the removal of wire and utility poles for a total cost of $428.00 to unable 109 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R,.- Mascara_,?--. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS construction on the dam at Site 662. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing proposal from Hickory -Woodrow Telephone Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding CETA, the Acting Chief Clerk presented the following Contract Modifications with Automotive Service Councils: Purpose of modifications are: - to add the vocational area of Secretary -Bookkeeper for a maximum of fifteen weeks - to extend the termination date of the contract to September 30, 1980 and to transfer $2,646.00 from OJT training to Adm. salaries, fringe benefits, telephone, office supplies, postage & travel (no increase or decrease in total amount of contract) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Contract Modifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding CETA, the Acting Chief Clerk presented the following Public Service Employment Contracts for Fiscal Year 1980: Peters Township School District - $10,578.43 1 custodian Jefferson Township - $23,410.72 4 operators PA Association for Retarded Citizens - $4,033.94 1 caseworker Cross Creek Township - $34,078.40 Heavy equipment operators Avella School District - $8,810.23 1 Maintenance helper & 1 clerical aide South Franklin Township - $9,192.89 1 Laborer Independence Township - $14,826.31 Laborer & Asst. Equipment Operator Washington MH/MR - $10,445.65 Caseworker Trainee Independence Twp. Municipal Authority - $10,714.13 Asst. Plant operator Smith Township - $19,646.76 2 Operators, 1 Admin. Asst. Mon Valley United Health Services - $6,936.37 1 Transportation Coordinator, 1 Driver Custodian 1 Site Director 110 MINUTE _.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank-R. Mascara, . DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chartiers Houston Library - $4,834.37 Custodian Canon -McMillan School District - $7,584.91 Secretary American Red Cross (Mon Valley Chapter) - $3,215.53 Blood Program Coordinator Washington Citizens Library - $10,326.89 Asst. Librarian Speers Borough - $7,726.26 1 Laborer United Cerebral Palsy - $1,561.15 Teacher Aide Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council - $15,612.57 1 Domiciliary Care Caseworker, 1 Nutrition Aide Houston Borough - $14,608.34 2 Laborers Bentleyville Borough - $8,285.57 2 Laborers Long Branch Borough VI - $10,660.11 1 Laborer Long Branch Borough II - $5,002.05 1 Laborer Neighborhood House Assoc. $26,369.65 1 Athletic Director, 1 Trainee, 1 Custodian AMI Inc. - $15,191.72 1 Social Service Aide, 1 Driver Aide, 1 Social Service Aide Lemoyne Center - $16,263.52 Program Director, Secretary Mount Pleasant Township - $15,617.03 2 Tr. Driver/Equip. Operator, 2 Laborer/Tr. Driver West Brownsville Borough VI - $30,780.93 2 Policemen, 1 Operator, 1 Secretary, 1 Laborer West Brownsville Borough II - $11,385.65 1 Laborer/Driver YMCA - $1,040.07 1 Desk Clerk Charleroi Chamber of Commerce - $10,642.83 Admin. Assistant City of Washington VI - $59,879.35 5 Laborers, 1 Secretary City of Washington II - $28,449.97 1 Laborer, 1 Secretary, 1 Admin. Asst.,l Receptionist Donora Borough - $40,474.12 4 PT Laborers, 1 PT Van Driver, 1 PT Dispatcher, 1 PT Mechanic Burgettstown Borough - $21,498.35 2 PT Clerk Typists, 1 PT Patrolman California State-Collele---Alumni Assoc. - $7,358.79 1 Admin. Secretary Easter Seal Society - $6,044.38 1 Speech Pathologist Washington Co. Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse - $6,747.72 1 Van Driver North Charleroi Borough - $9,625.74 1 Laborer/Truck Driver, 1 Policeman ill MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. .Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Washington -Greene Community Action - $67,052.13 Organizer, Sec./Nutrition Aide, Laborers, Supervisor, Nutrition Aide, Laborer, Job Developer, Receptionist/Sec. Canton Township - $13,118.04 Truck Driver Hanover Township - $10,310.79 1 Policeman Officer YWCA - $16,846.07 1 Teacher Aide, 1 Program Director II Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Public Service Employment Contracts. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the leasing of One 8-Passenger Utility Van and for building materials to construct recreational facilities in communities of less than 3,500 persons under the CETA Program. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Acting Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Motion carried unanimously. Regarding Children & Youth, the Acting Chief Clerk presented two Purchase of Service Agreements - one with Washington Homes for Youth for place- ment of juveniles and with the Catholic Social Service for foster care. Acting Chief Clerk stated that these Agreements have been reviewed by the Budget Director, Mr. Gillespie. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board that the following persons have been recommended to serve on the Children & Youth Advisory Committee for a period of three years, effective March 1, 1980. John Campbell of MaMurray, Pa. Bruce Mochridge of Canonsburg, Pa. Dr. David Walker of Canonsburg, Pa. Mrs. Kitty Boksan of Washington, Pa. Rev. John Rankin of California, Pa. 112 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank `R. Mascara, DAYID L. GILMORE. EDWARO M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing appointments to the Children & Youth Advisory Committee. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request for travel authorization for Wayne Fleming, Kenneth Barna and Robert Neil of the Tax Assessment Office to attend Mid year training classes sponsored by the Assessor's Association of Pennsylvania on March 26, 27, 1980 in Williamsport, Pa. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing travel request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request for travel authorization for Jerry Johnson, Supervisor.and one representative from the Juvenile Detention Center, to attend the Juvenile Detention Center Association of Pennsylvania Board of Representatives meeting on March 12, 1980, at State College, Pa. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing travel request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor DiSalle presented the following tax refund to the Board for their consideration and approval: John Slusarczyk, et ux (1978 County Tax) 601 Middle Street West Brownsville, Pa. 15417 District: West Brownsville - Deed Book: 1651/5 District No: 670 - Parcel No: 670-007-00-01-0018-00 Amount: $54.35 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the foregoing tax refund due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 113 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank �R-. Mascara; . DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Regarding the Reassessment Program, Mr. DiSalle informed the Board that the Chief Assessor has been in touch with him concerning standarized forms for the reassessment notices. Mr. DiSalle stated that he has reviewed the proposed forms and made certain suggestions for changes, and he will then present the forms to the Board after they have been finalized. He added that approximately 100,000 forms will be ordered. Mr. DiSalle also informed the Board that he has met with Mr. Francis King of the Collections Department regarding fines and costs imposed by the Courts, and that forms are being drafted for a collection program. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: March 6 , 1980 ATTEST:��,� CHIEF CLERK 1 1