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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 18 - 5-8-1980 - COMMISSIONERn MINUTE BOOK --- 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: 0 �1, u l� Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK E 1 1 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: MINUTE BOOK 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. L7 E 1 Motion carried unanimously. I� MINUTE BOOK 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