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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R . Mas card. I DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 18
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., May 8, 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; Betty Gallo, Secretary;
Coroner Jackson; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; Willis Kennedy,
Mental Health Association; Violet Skariot, ACTION -Housing; Mrs. Miller, League
of Women Voters; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jim Jefferson,
WJPA; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter.
Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:03 and asked if there were
any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 17, each member having
received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 17, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Violet Scariot, Field Coordinator for ACTION -Housing announced that
Washington County has received a grant through ACTION -Housing and the Farmers
Home Administration, which will provide mortgage and more improvement money
to eligible residents of certain areas of the County. Ms. Scariot stated that
the program, being coordinated locally through the Washington County Planning
Commission, will be available to residents of Burgettstown, Smith Township,
Cecil Township, Finleyville, Union Township, Bentleyville, Ellsworth, West Pike
Run Township, Coal Center, California, Centerville, Marianna, and West Bethlehen
Township. She explained that the money being made available can be used to buy
or build a modest home, to build an addition to an existing home, to make repaiis
and improvements, and to pay utility connection fees. Ms. Scariot then distri-
buted a News Release further explaining the program to the press.
Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority,
presented two Resolutions to the Board for their consideration and approval -
a Resolution authorizing the County of Washington to enter into and execute a
Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
participation in an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Program for housing
in Washington County; and a Resolution authorizing the County of Washington to
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R. Mascara, .. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
enter into a contract with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington for the execution of the County's UDAG Program by the said Authority,
which said contract is to be executed on behalf of the County by its proper
officers.
(Discussion was held.)
Mr. Bourke added that they had received letters of commitment from PNB providing
$3,168,000 of construction financing and permanent mortgage funds, with FNB of
Washington and First Fed. Savings & Loan acting as participating banks. He
pointed out that this construction is restricted to certified redevelopment
areas.
Solicitor DiSalle informed the Board that he had reviewed the material submitted
by Mr. Bourke, and he in turn had directed a memorandum dated May 8, 1980, to
the Commissioners, in which he cited four specific sections of the UDAG Grant
Agreement. Mr. DiSalle pointed out that the County shall, to the extent permitt4
by law, use and apply all of its governmental and proprietary powers, including
the taxing power, et cetera, if necessary, for the purpose of providing any
short fall between funds available under this grant and otherwise, and funds
necessary to complete all of the UDAG supported activities.(Section 5.02 Sub-
section B). He also stated that the County must submit "legally binding and
enforceable promises" of the participating party to undertake, carry out and
complete specified activities connected with the project (Section 10.02 Sub-
section B). Concerning PNB's letter of commitment of May 31, 1979, which
provides that the authority must have received mortgage participation funds
from UDAG by July 31, 1979, and all mortgages must have been closed by December
1981, Mr. DiSalle stated that this letter should be updated. Regarding several
letters from proposed builders indicating that they would build the units within
the price guidelines set by HUD, Mr. DiSalle stated that these are only letters
of intent and in no way bind the builders to build units at the prices indicated
and if residential construction costs continue to escalate, it may be that we
will not be able to find builders who will be willing to build the units for the
prices that are set forth in the Agreement.
In answer, Mr. Bourke stated that once the money has been approved, we will draw
down as we use it and not ahead of time, therefore, if interest rates go up, we
do not draw the money out and we will be under no obligation. Mr. Bourke added
that a final letter of agreement was signed last week by the bank and, therefore
it has been updated.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Resolutions.
Roll call vote taken:
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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
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - $3,575.56 - Day Care Contract #9630
Month of March 1980
Chief Clerk announced that the draft version of the 1980-81 Health
Systems Plan for Southwestern Pennsylvania will be available in the Commissi
Office for public inspection and comments.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a public notice from the Department
of the Army, Corps of Engineers, advising that the Riverside Iron & Steel
Corporation of Monongahela has applied for a permit to construct a barge dock
to permit the loading and unloading of scrap metals and other miscellaneous
materials.
Regarding the Cross Creek Site 662 Flood Control Project, the Chief
Clerk informed the Board that Administrative Assistant Joseph Giecek has
requested approval of the payment of $500.00 to Harry Hamilton to cover
relocation costs.
payment.
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 requested authorization to advertise for bids for paint anc
lumber for the Bridge Department for the Summer Bridge Renovation Program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief
Clerk to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the Children & Youth Program, the Chief Clerk presented
seven (7) Purchase of Service Agreements with the following providers:
Southern Home for Children
Center for the Assessment and Treatment of Youth, Inc.
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
Harbor Creek School for Boys
The Holy Family Institute
Ward Home for Children
Care for Youth, Inc.
Chief Clerk noted that these have been reviewed by Henry Fiumelli, Director,
Dept. of Human Services.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Purchase of Service Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R. _ Mascara, , _ DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Under the CETA Program, the Chief Clerk presented the following nine (9)
various contracts and agreements:
OJT Contract with Mac Plastics, Inc.
to train 5 participants in the ielU of Plastic Machine
Operators at a cost not to exceed $9,766 for a period
of 130 days.
Amendment to Agreement with Sams Associates
which constitutes changes in the services, and slot
level to take effect April 1, 1980 thru Sept. 30, 1980
OJT Contract with Four Seasons Camping Resort, Inc.
to train 2 participants in the field of buildin
maintenance and repair at a cost not to exceed �3,640
for a period of 26 weeks
PSE Agreement with Bertle ville Borough
or Z Laborers and i Park Employee tor the term of
May 15 - Sept. 30, 1980 at a total cost of $13,000
PSE Agreement with Drua & Alcohol Abuse
or 2 Counselors for the term of Feb. -I - Sept. 30,
1980, at a total cost of $11,476
Amendment to Agreement with Washington Institute of Technolo
which constitutes changes in the services, and slot level to
take effect April 1, 1980 thru Sept. 30, 1980
Non -Financial Agreement with Bureau of Job Service
as part of the 1980 Summer Youth Emp oyment Program
Extension to Agreement with Penn Commercial Business School
from Sept. 30, 1979 thru June 30, 198T, increasing contract
from $21,788 to $26,788 for the purpose of completing the
training of 8 students
Amendments to the following PSE A reements:
(previously approved at meeting of April 0, 1980)
now amended to include the cost of fringe benefits
Original
Contractor
Contract -.
Authorization
(New Agreements)
Charleroi Borough
$ 4,400
New Eagle Borough
4,504
City of Monongahela
23,400
Washington Senior Citizens
3,500
Claysville Day Care
3,224
Fort Cherry School District
21,840
(Amended Agreements)
West Brownsville
7,436
Burgettstown School District
4,940
Cokeburg
3,221
East Finley Twp.
4,004
City of Washington
4,160
Independence Twp.
4,992
Wash -Greene Community Action
3,675
Mt. Pleasant
10,588
Revised
Contract
Authorization
$ 5,154
5,951
25,853
3,847
3,565
26,208
9,766
5,030
3,530
4.075
5,140
5,850
3,800
11,000
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Contracts, Agreements and Amended Agreements under the CETA Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R,---Maacara , _ - -DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented a Day Care Contract with the Department of Publi
Welfare for the period of July 1, 1980 to June 30, 1981, which has been revi
by Mr. Fiumelli.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Day Care Contract.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a Proclamation designating the month of May
as Mental Health Month.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor:
Solicitor DiSalle presented the following three (3) 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 personal property tax:
1. Dennis R. & Patricia A. Presky (1978 County Tax)
R. D. 3, Malone Ridge Rd.
Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Canton - Deed Book: 1755-0261
District No: 120 - Section No: 5-2 - Parcel No: 7-1
Amount: $95.30
2. Charleroi Fed. Savings & Loan (1979 County Tax)
for Richard W. & Bonnie Gosley
lst & McKean
Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Carroll Twp. - Deed Book: 1706-106
District No: 130 - Section No: 6 - Parcel No: 12-1
Amount: $97.02
3., First Federal Savings & Loan (1979 County Tax)
P.O. Box 369
Monessen, Pa. 15062
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward
District No: 430 - Section No: 12 - Parcel No: 1-2
Amount: $5.60
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
May 9 3 1980