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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 28 - 7-17-1980 - COMMISSIONERI MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara,, ', DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS __ ,.1 _ _ a_ Minute No. 28 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 1T, 1980 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore and Mascara. Absent being Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Administrative Assistant Davis; Secretary Betty Gallo; Solicitor DiSalle; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; Audley S. Crumrine, member of the Redevelopment Authority Board; Michelle Augier, Planning Commission; Mrs. Helen Miller, League of Women Voters; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Becky Andrews, Daily Herald. Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m, and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 27, each member havin;; received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving Minute No. 27 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Audley S. Crumrine for his twenty years of service on the Redevelopment Authority Board and on the Housing Authority. 1980 Community Development Program Regarding the fiscal year 1980 (Sixth Year) Community Development Program, Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director,of the Redevelopment Authority, presented a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Washington accepting the provisions of a Grant Agreement authorized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Court House Restoration Project Michelle Augier of the Planning Commission requested approval from the Board to submit grant applications for funds to continue the restoration of the Courthouse. Ms. Augier stated that an application for $147,125 will be made to MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, FENNSYLVANIA Frank R-: Mascara i DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to fund 50% of the following six work items: (1) restoration of Courtroom 4 to a judge's library and conference room, (2) conversion of the Treasurer's Office to a courtroom, (3) renovation of the first floor offices, (4) replacement of the roof statues, (5) completion of the renovation of the basement level, and (6) illumination of the facade and dome. Ms. Augier noted that by federal regulation, this is the first year that these historic preservation funds can be awarded for governmental buildings still in operation. She added that applications for four of the projects have been submitted to the Washington County Employment and Training Agency requesting funds to utilize CETA participants for this work. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the submittal of grant applications as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: a. U.S. Treasury - $150,000.00 - Manpower Planning Program b. Commonwealth of Pa. - $723.51 - Child Support Program Incentives for April 1980 New Business: Chief Clerk requested approval of the appointment of Henry R. Fiumelli to the Emergency Medical Services Institute Board of Directors. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing appointment of Henry R. Fiumelli. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Washington County Airport paving contract, the Chief Clerk noted the receipt of the final invoice in the amount of $10,270.26 for this project, and presented an Appropriation Resolution to the Board for their approval of a supplemental appropriation of $5,077.68 to the airport budget from unappropriated surplus in the 1980 budget. Said appropriation will be reimbursed to the County upon presentation of the paid invoice to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Aviation Commission. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Appropriation Resolution. 1 [J Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 203 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank `R-. Mascara,- DAVID L. GaILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the 1981 Tax Notices and Tax Duplicate Page Forms. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization from the Board to empower the Inter -Governmental Communications Organization (IGCO) to act as the sole Management Agent for the County in developing and implementing the "911" emergency phone system county -wide. Chief Clerk noted that the IGCO will not only coordinate "911", but will coordinate the proposed microwave system county -wide with the assistance of the staff at Emergency Medical Services Institute. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the IGCO to act as the sole Management Agency for the County in implementing the "911" system.as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Under the CETA Program, the Chief Clerk presented the following 46 modifications of contracts with various organizations and municipalities. A.M.I. October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $18,166.34 Increase in funds previously obligated: $2,974.62 Driver/Aide Avella School District October 1, 1979 to September 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $9,792.71 Increase in funds previously obligated: $982.48 Maintenance Helper Clerical Aide Bentleyville Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $15,762.85 Increase in funds previously obligated: $7,477.28 Policeman Bethlehem Center School District October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $8,796.17- Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,571.69 Teachers Aide Bethlehem Center School District October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $9,046.02 Increase in funds previously obligated: $767.88, Clerk Typist Blaine Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $10,584.23 Increase in funds previously obligated: $111.23 Laborer MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA Frank- R. Mascara, . DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Blaine Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $13,865.48 Increase in funds previously obligated: $3,281.25 Laborers (2) California State College October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $7,667.63 Increase in funds previously obligated: $308.84 Administrative Secretary California Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $33,487.82 Increase in funds previously obligated: $5,325.33 Code Enforcement Officer California Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $36,198.16 Increase in funds previously obligated: $2,710.34 Clerk Typist Canonsburg Public Library October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $6,276.10 Increase in funds previously obligated: $291.22 Library Clerk Catholic Social Service October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $23,949.30 Increase in funds previously obligated: $2 7,46.04' Clerk Typist Charleroi Community Park Fund October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $5,756.66 Increase in funds previously obligated: $4,006.72 Security Guard Citizens Library October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $18,401.67 Increase in funds previously obligated: $4,937.70 Graphics Assistant,Custodian City of Washington VI October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $28,639.27 Increase in funds previously obligated: $190.30 Admin. Asst., Laborer, Secretary Receptionist City of Washington IID October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $64,352.91 Increase in funds previously obligated: $4,496.74 Laborers (5), Secretary, Asst. Maint. Supervisor Cokeburg Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $10,389.79 Increase in funds previously obligated: $3,530.59 Clerk, Laborer Cross Creek Township October 1, 1980 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $40,143.23 Increase in funds previously obligated: $6,064.83 Light Equipment Operator Cross Creek Township October 1, 1980 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $40,186.50 Increase in funds previously obligated: $43.27 Heavy Equip. Oper., Light Equip. Oper. (4 positions) Donora Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $36,090.54 Decrease in funds previously obligated: $4,383.58 Laborer, Van Driver, Dispatcher, Mechanic MINUTE B❑❑K 205 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R-. Mascara,-. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Dunlevy Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $6,873.63 Increase in funds previously obligated: $515.57 Policeman Borough of Houston October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $14,924.15 Increase in funds previously obligated: $315.81 Laborer Jefferson Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $30,185.32 Increase in funds previously obligated: $6,774.60 Heavy Equipment Operator Jefferson. Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $47,014.23 Increase in funds previously obligated: Laborer (4) $16,828.91 LeMoyne Center October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $17,617.77 Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,354.25 Program Director, Secretary Washington MH/MR October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $10,433.47 Decrease in funds previously obligated: $12.18 Caseworker Trainee Washington MH/MR October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $13,705.58 Increase in funds previously obligated: $3,272.11 Human Service Aide I Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $17,261.37 Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,648.80 Domestic Care Caseworker Nutrition Aide Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $27,622.67 Increase in funds previously obligated: $10,361.13 Caseworker, Dom. Care Caseworker Nutrition Aid, Librarian, Community Organizer Von Valley United Health Services October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $54,297.53 Increase in funds previously obligated: $13,114.61 Driver, Teacher Aide, Caseworker (2), Caseworker Trainee, Site Monitor, Cook Mon Valley United Health Services October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $63,046.13 Increase in funds previously obligated: $8,748.63 Janitor, Group Aide, Caseworker Trainee Neighborhood House Association October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $26,804.46 Increase in funds previously obligated: $434.81 Athletic Director, Trainee, Custodian North Charleroi Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $9,959.96 Increase in funds previously obligated: $334.22 Laborer, Policeman 6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.- Mascara DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS North Franklin Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $8,364.51 Decrease in funds previously obligated: $1,083.61 Laborer (2) PA Association for Retarded Citizens October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $4,227.74 Increase in funds previously obligated: $193.80 Caseworker PARC October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $7,346.75 Increase in funds previously obligated: $3,119.01 Caseworker (2) Smith Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $20,982.74 Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,335.98 Operator, Admin. Asst. South Franklin Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $9,521.68 Increase in funds previously obligated: $328.79 Laborer South Franklin Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $17,973.64 Increase in funds previously obligated: $8,451.91 Laborer (2) Speers Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $8,760.75 Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,034.49 Laborer Student Activities, Inc. October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $8,504.31 Increase in funds previously obligated: $192.49 Sports Information Director (2) Wash. -Greene Community Action Corp. October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $72,396.78 Increase in funds previously obligated: $5,344.65 Laborer Wash. -Greene Community Action Corp. October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $72,174.73 Decrease in funds previously obligated: $222.05 Organizer, Laborer (4), Sec./Nutrition Aide Supervisor, Nutrition Asst., Job Developer Sec./Nut. Aide, Recpt./Sec. West Alexander Borough October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $11,207.20 Increase in funds previously obligated: $831.93 Policeman West Bethlehem Township October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $8,350.31 Increase in funds previously obligated: $1,175.92 Laborer YMCA October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980 Total cost not to exceed: $3,775.45 Increase in funds previously obligated: $2,735.38 Youth Assistant C� C� D MINUTE BOOK 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank 'R, Mas-cara, . DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing 46 CETA Modifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding MH/MR, the Chief Clerk presented nine Purchase of Service Agreements with the following providers. Verland Foundation Erie Infant Home Allegheny Valley School Children's Rehab Center Children's Care Center Sugarcreek Home, Inc. Stillmeadow Children's Development Center Keystone City Residence Chief Clerk noted that these Agreements have been reviewed by Mr. Henry Fiumelli and are 100% state funded. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Agreements. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented the following tax refund to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, 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: John G. Sulka 112 Lintel Drive McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters - Deed Book: District No: 540 - Section No: 8 - Parcel No: 375 Amount: $212.37 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed until 10:30 a.m. Regarding House Bill 382 which permits electronic voting in the State of Pennsylvania, the Chairman presented a Resolution for adoption by the Board whereby the Commissioners authorize a referendum question on the use of electronic voting in Washington County to be placed on the ballot in the November General Election pursuant to the requirements of the State Election Code. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Resolution. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R,,, ,Mascara , .. DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vo taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr cara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR SALE OF THE WOMEN'S HOME bids. Roger Metcalfe of the Controller's Office opened and read the following 1. Phillip Falconi 910 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $75,000.00 A certified check for 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. 2. Henry M. Abbas 1040 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $66,010.00 A certified check for 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the foregoing bids be tabled for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: July 17 , 1980 ATTEST: Cx-t .1 �rAo,C.� CHIEF CLERK P 1