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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 15 - 4-19-1980 - COMMISSIONERLJ �J MINUTE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA Frank R. Mascara,- . DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 15 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 19, 1980 The Board of County Commissioners held their first regional meeting on April 19, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. in the Charleroi Fire Hall located in Charleroi Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Edward M. Paluso, David L. Gilmore and Frank R. Mascara. Also being present: Christine Dallatore Chief Clerk, Barbara Davis and Joseph Giecek, Administrative Assistants; Attorney George Retos, Legal Department; Charles Gillespie, Director, Budgetary Affairs; Margaret Pennline, Director, Personnel; Henry R. Fiumelli, Director, Human Services; Lou Lignelli, Director, CETA; William Sember, Director, and Earl Bugaile, Planning Commission; Wayne Fleming, Chief Assessor, Tax Assessment Richard P. Brady, Director, Property & Supplies; Roland Bourke, Director and Steve Wiencek, Redevelopment; Keery McAmbley, Director, Industrial Development; James Fazzoni, Sheriff; John F. Yoney, Treasurer; Robert Slencak, Administrator; Health Center; J. Bracken Burns, Director, Emergency Medical Services; Anthony Luppino, Director, Adult Welfare Services; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Bob Sabot, WKEG; and several citizens and public officials from Charleroi. Chairman announced that a question and answer session would be held after the meeting. Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. and asked if there were any -corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 14, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 14, be approved as read. 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 - $205,300.00 - Manpower Planning Program 2. U. S. Treasury - $ 62,000.00 - Manpower Planning Program 3. U. S. Treasury - $ 52,000.00 - Manpower Planning Program Chief Clerk informed the Board of an invoice from Fayette County for expenses incurred in the operation of Ferryboat Frederick for the period of October 1, 1979 thru December 31, 1979 in the amount of $4,163.92. Said invoice reviewed by Joseph Giecek, Administrative Assistant, and will be taken from the Liquid Fuels fund. - MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank _R, Mascara, , DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO.,COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of the foregoing invoice. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Cross Creek Park Project, Site 662, the Chief Clerk informed the Board of an estimate from West Penn Power Company to relocate approximately 3200 feet of line and remove approximately 1400 feet of line for expansion for a cost of $19,750.00. Chief Clerk added that this matter has been reviewed by Mr. Giecek. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing payment for services by West Penn Power. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Under the CETA Program, the Chief Clerk presented a PSE Agreement with Claysville Country Day Care in the amount of $3,224.00 for One Teacher Aide position for the term of April 15 to Sept. 30, 1980. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing PSE Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request that the Commissioners in compliance with Section 2 of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91-648) adopt a resolution on training for employees as put forth in the administrative provisions of the standards for the "Administration of State and local personnel systems". Under the standards a guide is provided recommending that state and local governments train as needed to prepare employees for career advancement; and to implement equal employment opportunity systematic methods are required. Mr. Gillespie, Budget Director, gave a further explanation of what this resolution involves. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an Agreement with New View for Youth, Inc., which is a group home project for male adolescents that is being composed for MINUTE B❑❑K 147 1 [i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara,- DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONER4 the Mon Valley area of Washington County and will be situated in the Borough of North Charleroi. Said Agreement reviewed and recommended for approval by Mr. Fiumelli, Director of Human Services. Remarks: Attorney Retos recommended that the Agreement be approved with the addition of a hold harmless clause and the standard contingency clause provided if funds are available. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with the two additional clauses as recommended by the Legal Department] Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Robert N. Clarke of Washington, Pa., has been recommended to serve on the Children & Youth Advisory Board effective May 1, 1980. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing) appointment of Robert N. Clarke. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a proposal from Michael S. Churc for services to be rendered in connection with the computer system in converting the existing systems from the Burroughs B 800 to the Burroughs B 1800 computer system and to develop a custom Payroll System and other systems as needed on the Burroughs B 1800 at an hourly rate of $35.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing proposal from Michael S. Churchman. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Resolution concerning political activities of County officers and employees in conformity with the provisions of the Hatch Act. Remarks: Mr. Gillespie stated that this was another provision of the Merit .Based: Person. System in which the political activities of County employees will be controlled by the provisions of the federal Hatch Act. Mr. Gillespie added that this Resolution could have fallen under the provisions of either two acts - the federal Hatch Act or the state Act which Pennsylvania has and is more highly restrictive. �l MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara ,'I, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 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. Regarding the Children & Youth program, the Chief Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Fiumelli, Director of Human Services, has recommended that the Board approve an Agreement with Parents Anonymous for a Coordinator position. Agreement. 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 announced that the Courthouse will be closed on April 22, 1980, Election Day. Solicitor: Attorney Retos of the Legal Department presented the following tax refund 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 refund due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Wilbur J. Woessner �1979 County Tax) R. D. 1, Box 335 Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Charleroi - Deed Book: 1760-0193 District No: 160 - Section No: 29 - Parcel No: 2-3 Amount: $66.55 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m, with a question and answer session immediately following. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: April 19 , 1980 ATTEST: Id — CHIEF CLERK 1