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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 66 - 4-30-1981 - COMMISSIONER.jutin 2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. -, 11ascara., • DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 66 Office of County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 30, 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, Farrell Jackson, Coroner, Bruce Muehlman, Budget Analyst, Linda Hands, Secretary, Jim Jefferson, WJPA, Bob Sabot, ITKEG, Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter, Helen Miller, League of Women Voters and Gloria Garrison, Mental Health Association. Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. I and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 65 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 65 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Awarding of bids - A. Groceries & Staples for the Jail B. Three Lawn and Garden Tractors for the Parks Department C. Pickup Truck for Parks Department Acting Solicitor Retos informed the Board that the bids for the Groceries & Staples for the Jail have been reviewed and that the bids be award- ed as follows: I H. F. Behrhorst & Son, Inc. $3,826.73 Western Pa. Grocers, Inc. 3,682.42 J. D. Marra Hotel & Rest. Svc. 1,128.00 Continental -Topper, Inc. 262.38 Total for all bidders $8,899.53 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the bids for the furnishing and delivering of groceries and staples for the Jail to the foregoing bidders; these being the lowest and/or most responsible bids received in accordance with the specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I MINUTE BOOK 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R.-Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (Henry Fiumelli entered the meeting) Acting Solicitor Retos informed the Board that the bids for the three (3) 1981 Model Lawn and Garden Tractors for the Parks Department had been reviewed by the Parks Director, Mr. Giecek, who has recommended that the :hid be awarded to Sichi Farm Supply, even though Sichi's bid was $188.00 more than._the low bidder, Uniontown Farm Supply. Mr. Retos explained that Mr. Giecek's reasoning for awarding the bid to Sichi was the fact that Sichi Farm Supply is less than one fourth of a mile from Mingo Park, which makes potential repair work less costly in both time and money to the County. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid be awarded to SICHI FARM SUPPLY, INC. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Solicitor Retos informed the Board that the bids for one (1) 1981 Four -Wheel Drive Pickup Truck for the Parks Department have been reviewed by the Parks Director who has recommended that the bid be awarded. to Davies & Tregembo Ford, Inc. of Charleroi; this being the lowest and most responsible bid received in accordance with the specifications. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the 1981 Four-wheel Drive Pickup Truck be awarded to DAVIES & TREGEMBO FORD, INC. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: checks: Release: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following 1. U. S. Treasury - $135,000.00 - Employment & Training Program 2. U. S. Treasury - $100,000.00 - Employment & Training Program 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - $9,172.41 - Day Care Contract No. 9630 - Month of March, 1981 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - $6,779.71 - EMS Highway Safety Project #EM-80-77-1 Chief Clerk informed all those present of the following News Monongahela Business District Urban Renewal Area - A Contract was awarded to John Gulisek Construction Company in the amount of $21,750.00 for the installation of a storm sewer line in the vicinity of Lebanon and Railroad Streets in the Monongahela 394 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA Frank- R. .IlascaraDAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Business District Urban Renewal Area. This storm sewer line will connect storm sewers from the renewal area with a line leading to the Monongahela River. New Business: Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Proclamation designating the month of May as MENTAL HEALTH MONTH in which the Mental Health Association will embark on an ongoing campaign designed to promote better understanding of the importance of the relationship between physical and mental health. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing 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 establishing the Washington County Human Service Advisory Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to advise the Board of County Commissioners and the Director of the Department of Human Services on broad policy issues related to Health and Human Service programming. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing Resolution be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Roland Bourke entered the meeting) Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of an Agreement with The Washington Hospital for consultative dietary services to the WCHC. The consultative services would consist of weekly visits to the Health Center averaging four (4) hours per week at the rate of $15.50 an hour. Said agreement to be effective March 23, 1981 through March 24, 1982. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the renewed Agreement with The Washington Hospital as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 MINUTE BOOK 395 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, - DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented to the Board a Proposal from Murphy Family, Inc. for the purpose of doing landscape work around the Courthouse for an authorized bid of $1,685.00. The work will entail the trimming of scrubs, covering of bidded areas with plastic and applying three inches of mulch. I•loved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going Proposal. 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 Agreement with Diesel Transportation Institute of Pittsburgh, Inc. for the purpose of operation of a Diesel Mechanics Training Program for eight (8) CETA participants. The amount of the contract will not exceed $40,000 and the term is from IZay 1, 1981 through September 30, 1981. This is funded under CETA Title IIB. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the fore- going Agreement. 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 the following requests for Supplemental Budget Appropriations under each department: 1. Request from the Bicentennial Commission for the appropria- tion of funds ($5,000) needed for the Bicentennial Parade Account 0174-434-10 2. Request from the District Attorney's Office for the trans- fer of $4,500 to Accounts 0507-451-00 ($2,500) - 0507-452- 00 ($1,750) - 0507-453-00 ($500) - 0507-454-00 ($750) from Account 0507-404-00 3. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $5,000 to Account 0808-446-03 (Viewer's Costs) from Account 0808-446-02 (witnesses) 4. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $6,000 to Account 0808-421-00 (Advertising) from Account 0808-446-02 (witnesses) 5. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $9,000 to Account 0808-447-02 (Defendant Attorney's Fund) from Account 0808- 446-02 (Witnesses) 6. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $5,000 to Account 0808-446-04 (Arbitrators) from Account 0808-446-02 (witnesses) 7. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $5,000 to Account 0808-446-05 (Juror Expenses) from 0808-446-02 (witnesses) 8. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $500 to Account 0801-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0801-451- 00 (Office Supplies) - (Judge Sweet) 9M MINUTE, BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. mascara- DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 9. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $55 to Account 0802-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0802-451- 00 (Office Supplies) 10. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $500 to Account 0803-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0803-451- 00 (Office Supplies)- (Judge Bell) 11. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $500 to Account 0804-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0804-451- 00 (Office Supplies)- (Judge Terputac) 12. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $500 to Account 0805-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0805-451- 00 (Office Supplies)- (Judge Rodqers) 13. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $500 to Account 0810-454-00 (Books and Publications) from Account 0810-451- 00 (Office Supplies)- (Superior Court) 14. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $50 to Account 0820-423-00 (Postage) from Account 0820-451-00 (Office Supplies) - (Divorce Court) 15. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $2,300 to Accounts 0808-422-00 ($1,900) and 0808-451-00 ($500) from Account 0808-446-02 (Witness Fees) 16. Request from the Courts for the transfer of $10,941 to Account 0803-405-00 (Wages - Regular) from Account 0803-403-00 (Salaries of Professional Staff) - (Judge Bell) 17. Request from the Recorder of Deeds Office for the transfer of $450 to Account 0501-440-00 (Insurance) from Account 0501-428- 00 (Contracted Services) 18. Request from the Controller's Office for the transfer of $1,000 to Account 0103-454-01 (Other Supplies) from Account 0103-405-00 (Wages - Regular) 19. Request from the Personnel Office for the transfer of $35 to Account 0111-456-00 (Minor Equipment) from Account 0111- 457-00 (Equipment Repair) 20. Request from the Military Affairs Office for the transfer of $60 to Account 0159-421-00 (Advertising) from Account 0159- 434-00 (Appropriations and Subsidies) 21. Request from the Public Defender's Office for the transfer of $80 to Account 0508-440-00 (Insurance) from 0508-442-00 (Telephone) 22. Request from the County Jail for the transfer of $10,000 to Account 0240-462-00 (Housekeeping Supplies) from Account 0240-429-00(Contracted Maintenance and Repairs) 23. Request from the County Jail for the transfer of $100 to Account 0210-421-00 (Advertising) from Account 0210-422-00 (Telephone) 24. Request from the Airport - General Operating Budget - for the transfer of $450 to Account 0155-428-01 (Other Supplies) from Account 0155-454-01 (Contracted Services) 25. Request from the Bridge Department for the transfer of $50 to Account 2310-431-00 (Xerox) from Account 2310-451-00 (Office Supplies) 26. Request from the Civil Defense Department for the transfer of $1,000 to Account 0157-426-00 (Electric) from Account 0157- 457-00 (Equipment Repair) 27. Request from Civil Defense Department for the transfer of $500 to Account 0157-424-00 (Employee Reimubrsed Expenses) from Account 1057-457-00 (Equipment Repair) 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK JU BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. � ,Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 28. Request from the County Parks Department for the transfer of $6,500 from Account 0156-404-00 (Other Staff Salaries)to various categories. 29. Request from the Children & Youth Office for the transfer of $1,000 to Account 0306-454-00 (Miscellaneous Expenses) from Account 0306-424-00 (Employee Reimbursed Expenses) 30. Request from the Children & Youth Office for the transfer of $1,000 to Account 0303-454-01 (Miscellaneous Expenses) from Account 0303-424-01 (Employee Reimbursed Expenses) 31. Request from the Children & Youth Office for the transfer of $1,000 to Account 0314-426-00 (Electric) from Account 0314-432-00 (Maintenance of Juveniles) 32. Request from the Children & Youth Office for the transfer of $2,000 from Account 0306-432-00 (Maintenance of Juveniles) from Account 0303-432-01 (Maintenance of Juveniles) 33. Request from the Health Center for the transfer of $30,250 to Account 1023-428-01 (Contracted Services - Medical - Director) from Account 1023-401-00 (Salary of Medical Director) 34. Request from the Health Center for the transfer of $10,400 to Account 1023-42R-03 (Contracted Medical Services) from Account 1023-403-00 (Salaries of Medical Staff) 35. Request from the Health Center for the transfer of $4,935 to Account 1911-473-01 (Drug Equipment) from Account 1027- 454-00 (Other Supplies) 36. Request from the Health Center for the transfer of $650 to Account 1911-473-03 (Lawn Mower) from Account 1054- 454-00 (Other Supplies) 37. Request from the Archives Department for the transfer of $50 to Account 0116-422-00 (Telephone) from Account 0116-454-00 (Other Supplies) Proved by lair. 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. Chief Clerk presented to the board a Title XX Contract with the Department of Public Welfare for the purpose of training staff employed in the Children & Youth Social Service Agencies. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Con- tract with the Department of Public Welfare as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 0161 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Frank R. Mascara, ,DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Special Order of Business: Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Proposal for the redevelopment of the Primrose Park in the Mount Pleasant Township Area. Mr. Bourke explained the details of the project. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Proposal. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. I -lotion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1981 V. ATTEST CHIEF CLERK E