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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 63 - 4-9-1981 - COMMISSIONERt3 10 MINUTE BOOK J BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, � DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PAL.USO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 63 Office of County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 9, 1981 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, Acting Solicitor Retos, Charles Gillespie, Budget Director, Farrell Jackson, Coroner; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; Lou Lignelli, Director cif WCETA; Henry Fiumelli, Human Services Director; Linda Hands, Secretary; Susan Neft, WESA; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Cindy Perkins -Small, Intern, Kent Taylor, LeMoyne Center, Lucy Rea, Girl Scouts. Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 62 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 62 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board the following Resolutions: 1. Resolution approving the Community Development Program and filing of an Application for Financial Assistance for Federal Fiscal Year 1981 Program 2. Resolution approving Local Amendments to the County's Community Development Programs for Fiscal Years 1978, 1979 and 1980. Mr. Bourke discussed the details of these resolutions. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going Resolutions. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke presented to the Board a Resolution approving the Right of Entry between Mobile Radio Associates, Inc. and the County of Washington for the purpose of conducting test hole drillings on a parcel of ground situ- ate in South Strabane Township. 376 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 the Resolution with Mobile Radio Associates, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke announced the establishment of a Housing Resource Center which will make information regarding housing assistance programs readily avail- able to the low and moderate income residents of Washington County. Mr. Bourke explained that in order to provide ease of access for all residents of the County, the County has been divided into five areas and a corresponding office and phone number established for each. Mr. Bourke outlined the program in de- tail explaining the various programs that are available for both renters and homeowners. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U. S. Treasury - $140,000.00 - Employment and Training Program 2. U. S. Treasury - $50,000.00 - Employment and Training Program 3. PNB - $2,782.51 - Interest on CD #1929 - Char House Project #R-170-8E 4. U. S. Treasury - $307,671.00 - Federal Revenue Sharing Chief Clerk announced that the next course of instruction for prospective district justices will be conducted on June 1 through June 26, 1981 in Chambersburg. New Business: Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for groceries and staples for the County Jail for a three-month supply. 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. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Willis Kennedy of Avella has been recommended for re -appointment to the Children & Youth Advisory Board effective May 1, 1981 for a 3-year term. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the re -appoint- ment of Willis Kennedy as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 91 n 1 MINUTE BOOK 377 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISWOMER5 Chief Clerk informed the Board that Michael Tomich of Monongahela has been recommmended for appointment to the OEDP (Overall Economic Development Program) Committee filling the position in the "Industry" category. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Proclamation designating the week of April 19-- 25, 1981 as GRANGE WEEK and urging all citizens to pay tribute to this organization. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the fore- going Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Resolution designating the week of May 17 - 23, 1981, as BURGETTSTOWN APPRECIATION WEEK in observance of the community's Centennial. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a renewal of an agreement with John M. Reihner, D.D.S. as dentist for the Washington County Health Center at the rate of $600.00 per month, which would include the costs of lab tests; said agreement to be effective April 1, 1981 thru April 1, 1982. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the re- newed agreement with John M. Reihner, D.D.S. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara,, "DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Title XX Contracts with the Department of Public Welfare for the Children & Youth and Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program; for a one-year period, effective July 1, 1981. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Contracts. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the WCETA Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board an amendment to the contract with Ellsworth Borough (at no additional costs) for the purpose of the placement of an additional participant at Ellsworth Borough for a 12 week time,period. Chief Clerk presented to the Board an Agreement with the International Academy of Law Enforcement for the purpose of providing security guard training for 20 CETA participants. The term of the Agreement is from April 15, 1981 through September 30, 1981. The program will be funded under CETA Title IIB and the amount is not to exceed $8,000.00 for the contract term. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Amendment and Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Air. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approva-D. a36-month Lease Agreement and Equipment Maintenance Agreement with Exxon Inform- ation Systems for a Vydec word processing unit at the cost of $513.68 per month. Chief Clerk advised the Board of a no -funding provision in this agreement. Chief Clerk explained that this machine will be used by various departments in the reimbursable areas. Chief Clerk also noted that Controller Stache has advised the Board that this is the only company that provides a typewriter attachment that can transmit messages over telephone lines. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease and Maintenance Agreements with Exxon Information Systems,as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. i� 7 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.-Mascara, DAVID L, GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ago Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following two (2) requests for Supplemental Budget Appropri- ations: 1. Request from Data Processing Office to appropriate $3,618.00 in funds in the capital budget to Account 1905-447-01 for trial rental of word processing unit. 2. Request from Property & Supplies Department to add $40,000 to Account 0127-425 (Heating & Gas) and delete $40,000 from Account 0127-426 (Electric) for the purpose of adjusting the budget to adequately cover costs of fuel oil and gas for the remainder of the year. Said department anticipates needing 18,000 gallons of fuel oil through the rest of the year. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going Supplemental Budget Appropriation Resolutions. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Farrell Jackson, Coroner, addressed the Board and brought to their attention the serious situation which exists at the U. S. Route 40 - Franklin Farms Road intersection, west of Washington with reference to erect- ing a traffic -control signal. Mr. Jackson stated that the two municipal= ities which merge at the intersection - North Franklin and Canton Townships as well as some nearby businesses have agreed to pay their share of erect- ing and maintaining the light and that the hangup is that the Canton Town- ship Supervisors want the state to pay the $300 to $400 fee for drafting specifications which is prohibited by law. Mr. Mascara informed Mr. Jackson that he Gould count on their full cooperation on this matter and that he would turn the request over to the Planning Commission Executive Director, William Sember, for study. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1981 ATTEST CHIEF CLERK �J