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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 64 - 4-16-1981 - COMMISSIONERro* MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. ,tdascara, V DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALusO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 64 Office of County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 16, 1981 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Mascara. Absent be- ing Commissioner Gilmore. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Admini- strative Assistant Davis, Acting Solicitor Retos, Charles Gillespie, Budget Director, William Sember and Earl Bugaile of the Planning Commission, Floyd Laubnam, Photographer, Farrell Jackson, Coroner, Linda Hands, Secretary, Susan Neft and Annette Walsh, WESA; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Lucy Rea; Girl Scouts. Also present were various volunteers from local fire departments and local ambulance services. Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 63 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that Minute No. 63 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check: 1. U. S. Treasury - $160,000.00 - Employment and Training Program New Business: Regarding the Drug & Alcohol Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their approval the submission of the Annual Plan for FY 1981/82 and the Statement of Intent to be executed by the Chairman. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by ter. Mascara, approving the foregoing Annual Plan and Statement of Intent. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that John Bernard of Hickory has been recommended for appointment to the Drug and Alcohol Commission for a 3-year term, representing the Hickory -Fort Cherry Area which is not represented on the Board and filling the "optional" slot. Said appointment effective May 1, 1981. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the appoint- ment of John Bernard of Hickory as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 MINUTE, BoOK L • I I 11 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R-. Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSJONERd Concerning the WCETA Program, Chief Clerk presented to the Board a request for approval of a non -financial agreement with the Bureau of Job Service, Office of Employment Security for administering the 1981 Summer Youth Program. The responsibilities would include the recruitment, screen- ing, eligibility determination, selection and referral of individuals apply" ing for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The agreement will be in effect until September 30, 1981. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Non- financial agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Soil Conservation Service Certification relating to land rights, water rights and construction permits for the purpose of installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of the works of improvements in con- nection with the Cross Creek Watershed Program. Chief Clerk also presented to the Board an agreement with the Soil Conservation Service concerning condemnation proceedings for six properties in the County of Washington. Said property owners are: Lee Adamson Frank Stritzinger Steven Stacko John McNelly Ralph Jefferey Alvin Bell Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Soil Conservation Certification and the Agreement with SCS for the condemnation of properties as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Property & Supplies Office, Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Proposal from Acme Window Cleaning Company for the purpose of cleaning the windows at the Courthouse for a one (1) time cleaning. The cost would be $792.00 which would include washing the glass in all exterior windows, inside and outside. Chief Clerk noted that the Property & Supplies Office had contacted three other companies and only received the proposal from Acme Window Cleaning Company. • MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. .1lascaras DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Elevator Maintenance Agreement with Marshall Elevator Company for the purpose of servicing the three elevator, units in the Courthouse Square Office Building. The terms of the agreement call for the complete servicing of the elevator units and one preventive maintenance call per month. The term of the agreement is from May 1, 1981 thru April 30, 1982. The cost is $972.00 per month. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Proposal and Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following five (5) requests for Supplemental Budget Appropriations under each department: 1. Request from the Recorder of Deeds to appropriate $1,500 into Account 0501-451-00 - Office Supplies from Accounts 0501-405-00 - Wages ($1,000) and 0501-422-00 - Telephone ($500). 2.' Request from the Sheriff's Office for the transfer of $4,000 to Account 0503-451-00 - Office Supplies from 0503-405-00 - Wages. 3. Request from the Public Defender's Office for the transfer of $500 to Account 0508-451-00 - Office Supplies from 0508- 422-00 - Telephone. 4. Request from the Central Switchboard for the transfer of $7,000 to Account 0113-422-00 - Central Telephone - from revenues received from other departments for telephone in- voices per 3-31-81 report. 5. Request from the District Attorneys Office for the transfer of $2,000 to Account 0507-451-00 - Office Supplies from 0507°405-00 - Wages; also the transfer of $2,000 to Account 0507-454-00 - Auto Operation Costs from 0507-447-02 - Constables. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing Supplemental Budget Appropriation Resolutions. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will be closed on Friday, April 17, 1981, in observance of the Good Friday Eioliday. Solicitor: Acting Solicitor Retos presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Paluso, 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: 383 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank . Mascara', DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1. Ralph E. George (1980 County Tax) R.D. #4, Box 218 McDonald, PA 15057 District: Mt. Pleasant District No: 460 - Section No: 010 - Parcel No: 0229 Total amount: $67.59 2. Carol Skocik (1980 County Tax) 117 McGregor Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane District No: 520 - Section No: 13 - Parcel No: 12-02-0014-00 Total amount: $13.84 penalty Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Solicitor Retos presented to the Board the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions for their consideraiton and approval: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 21, for property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Penn- sylvania, sold on October 29, 1962, Tax Claim Sale, being described as Lots 153 and 154, Eldora Addition #3, DB 552-169 situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of George L. Wanner Estate, be approved and that the sum of $200.00 be accepted from JAMES T. & MARY KIFER, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the con- sent of the taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District-- January 27, 1981 and the Carroll Township - December 11, 1980. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 22, for property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, sold on September 9, 1974, Tax Claim Sale, being described as 2 1/2 sty fr hse. Pt. lots 17, 18, 19, DB 1349-885, (24-25-20), situate in the Borough of Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Primus S. Echols, be approved and that the sum of $1,000.00 be accepted from RUTH N. SOLES, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District - Jan- uary 12, 1975 and the Borough of Donora - April 13, 1981. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 23, for property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, sold on April 24, 1940 and April 3, 1944, Tax Claim Sale, being de- scribed as Lot 339, Blk S. D. Locust Street, situate in the Borough of Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Grace K. Smith, be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from JOHN A. BAGGY, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing dis- tricts involved: Ringgold School District - March 27, 1979 and the Borough of Donora - April 13, 1981. ITHNUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.-Mascara , , DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 24, for property situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 23, 1940, Tax Claim Sale, being described as Lot 10, Blk 2, Piper Plan, situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Bell Yates a/k/a Sarah Yates, be approved and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from WILBERT P.& DARLA K:GAIDOS, Wash- ington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Charleroi Area School District - March 30, 197S and Fallowfield Township - March 30, 1981. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that RESOLUTION NO. 25, for property situate in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, sold on October 29, 1962 and September 13, 1971, Tax Claim Sale, being described as Lot 4, DB 712-531, DB 1029-154, situate in North Bethlehem Town- ship, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Marie Kramer, Robert Ciaffoni and Alberta McCormick, 1/3 int. each, be approved and that the sum of $2,600.00 be accepted from RICHARD A. & DEBRA D. ZGORLISKI, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Bentworth School District - February 23, 1981 and North Bethlehem Township - March 2, 1981. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY: Chairman Mascara explained that Governor Thornburgh had proclaimed the week of April 13th to 17th as "Local Government Week" and that the theme of "Volunteerism" was chosen to honor the many volunteers who contribute much of their time and interest to Local Governments. Both Commissioner Mascara and Commissioner Paluso made a few comments and thanked those volunteers present for their untiring efforts. The Commissioners then proceeded to recognize each volunteer present who had twenty-five or more years of active service by pre- senting them with a Certificate of Appreciation. 11:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - GROCERIES & STAPLES FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER bids: Kevin Humble of the Controller's Office opened and read the following 1. Continental Topper, Inc. P. O. Box 127, Route 136 Eighty Four, PA 15330 Total amount of bid: $32,858.00 A Check in the amount of $3,285.80 accompanied the bid. (This was not a certified check) LJ 9 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.- Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS - -- - ------ - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- 2. J. D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service 997 W. Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $2,826.45 A Certified Check in the amount of $282.65 accompanied the bid. 3. H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. 3115 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15057 Total amount of bid: $33,386.98 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Western Pennsylvania Groceries 8th Street Donora Industrial Park Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: $23,510.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Albano's 374 S. Main Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $12,792.35 A Certified Check in the amount of $1,279.24 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the bids for the groceries and staples be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjouned at 11:05 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: - I ZCAre-� 1981 ATTEST:L��L� , CHIEF CLERK 1