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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOL*4 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMi§SI`ONERS
Minute No. 106
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., February 2, 19781
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore, Paluso and Morgan.
Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Diamond; Budget Director
Gillespie; Ron Barshick and Gary Johnson of MH/MR;' Bracken Burns of Emergency
Medical Services; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Cadez, Engelhardt &
Power; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Jay Mitchell, WJPA and John Stevens of the
Observer -Reporter.
Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief
Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 105, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 105, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Regarding the bids received for Paging Equipment, 3 Mobile VHF Radio
Systems and 1 ambulance for Emergency Medical Services, Mr. Diamond stated
that at first examination Motorola appeared to be the low bidder, but that after
a further examination of the bid, it was ascertained that Motorola had failed
to bid on two optional items. He further stated that RCA had included these
two optional items in their total bid and recommended that the bid be awarded
to RCA. Mr. Burns added that the decision of which optional item will be used
will be left up to the ambulance service.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract
for the Paging Equipment 3 Mobile VH)ti' Radio Systems for Emergency Medical
Services to RCA Corporation, Meadow Lands, Pa., for the amount set forth in
their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the bid received for the ambulance from Conaway Coach, Inc.,
Mr. Diamond stated that Mr. Burns has asked that the bid be awarded with the
proviso that the ambulance will be utilitized by Cecil Area Emergency Medical
Service and not Coleman Funeral Service, which has gone out of business.
Mr. Diamond added that this is being done to satisfy a technicality in
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLv4 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract
for one vain -type ambulance to Conaway Coach, Inc., P.O. Box #36, Markleysburg,
Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid with the foregoing proviso; this
being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifica-
tions.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Atlantic Aviation Corp. - ck. #097826 dated 1-25-78 - Rent
Ohio Valley Piper Sales - Acct. 5-C - $500.00
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #56-375717 dated 1-30-78 - First
draw on GJC Grant , Juvenile Justice & Delinquent Act of
1974 - DS-76-J-6B-0550 - Acct. 6-C-10) Status Offender
Diversion Project - $19,593.00
3. Christman Air Freight - ck. #31030 dated 1-31-78 for one
year land lease - Acct. 5-C - $1,200.00
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. Steve Yancec - $60.00
2. Danny Muti - $90.00
3. John Jochynek - $60.00
4. Mart Egan - $90.00
5. Carol S. Campbell - $21.70
6. Anthony K. & Stella Cindrich - $6,373.25
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of the
foregoing bills:
Remarks:
Regarding the bills for the Special Deputies, Mr. Morgan suggested that the
Chief Clerk set up a meeting with the Sheriff's office, the Courts and the
Commissioners to see what can be done about the use of the extra deputies.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation from Joseph
R. Hrutkay, Controller of the Washington County Health Center, effective
February 20, 1978.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation from Abe
Nasim from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation from
Denise M. Strimel, Consultant.Die_til`•an`at the Washington County Health Center,
effective January 20, 1978.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Margaret Stajduhar,
Housekeeper at the Washington County Health Center, for a two week leave of
absence.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMM1§9tIONERS
Mr. Brady noted that Miss Stajduhar has vacation time coming to her, and
according to the Union Contract this should be used first for a leave of absence
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the termination of Michael Anderson,
William Colosimo and Thomas Quinn from the CETA Project at Mingo Creek Park,
effective January 27, 1978.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request 'for Tom Stapulis,
Juvenile Probation Dept., to attend the Governor's Justice Commission meeting
in Harrisburg on February 6, 1978, for consideration of their 1978 Grant
Application. Mr. Brady stated that there were funds to cover this expense.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an On the Job Contract No. 78-102 between Kasel
Industries, (formerly Liggett Spring & Axle Co) of Monongahela, Pa., and
the Washington County Office of Employment and Training for the period from
February 6 thru September 30, 1978 for 95 positions.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
OJT Contract.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a Modification of a Contract between Joe Fida
Auto Plate Service and the Washington County Office of Employment and Training
changing the starting date to October 3, 1977, for training of a title searcher.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Modification.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a Services Subcontract Project No. 42-8-015-10-6
to provide services, tools and equipment to 8 participants in the Home Builders/
Washington -Greene Community Action Program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Services Subcontract.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented the following 6 Special Project Proposals under
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Charleroi Area School District - Classroom Assistants
$26,326.24
City of Washington - City of Washington
Home Improvement Program
$94,468.22
Washington YWCA - School's Out
$23,626.39
Mon Valley Health & Welfare - Senior Services Improvement
Council, Inc. Project
$69,104.65
Burgettstown Borough - Borough Rehabilitation
$52,358.46
East Bethlehem Township - Beautification Program
Board of Commissioners $57,294.20
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
6 Special Project Proposals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an Agreement to continue the County's contractual
arrangement with Mrs. Gail Keener as the ceramics instructor for the Burgetts-
town Senior Citizens Center commencing January 3 thru December 31, 1978, for
a monthly sum not to exceed $50.00.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Adult Welfare Services
requesting permission for three of the supervisory staff, Patricia Cook,
Elizabeth McCloskey and Deborah DeStefano, to attend the 28th Annual National
Council on the Aging, being held April 16 thru 19, 1978, in St Louis, Missouri.
Mr. Brady stated that funds were available in their budget allocation.
Solicitor:
Mr. Diamond presented the following eight J8) 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. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau (1976 County Tax)
for Virgilio & Emma Moschen
District: East Bethlehem - Deed Book: 0546-0648
District No: 260 - Section No: 010 - Parcel No: 02--0008
Amount: $20.90
2. First Federal -Savings & Loan of Washington(1977 County Tax:
for Walter J. & Teresa Kiwall
77 South Main St.
Washington, Pa.
District: Canton - Deed Book:
District No: 120 - Section No: 5 - Parcel No: 3-11
Amount: $14.45
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLm L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
3. Joseph & Mary L. McClain (1977 County Tax)
92 Center Ave.
Burgettstown, Pa. 15021
District: Burgettstown - Deed Book: 1636-0017
District No: 070 - Section No: 20 - Parcel No: 1-14
Amount: $10.24
4. Paul R. Mansberry (1977 County Tax)
R. D. 2, Box 179AA
Prosperity, Pa. 15329
District: Morris - Deed Book:
District No: 450 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 15
Amount: $42.26
5. Ernest D. & Della Evans (1977 County Tax)
575 Broad Street
Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Washington 8th Ward - Deed Book:
District No: 780 - Section No. 7 - Parcel No: 2-6
Amount: $9.56
6. George W. & Mary Eleanor Watson (1977 County Tax)
R. D. 1
Eighty Four, Pa. 15330
District: North Strabane - Deed Book:
District No: 520 - Section No: 3 - Parcel No: 25
Amount: $10.81
7. Manuel M. & Evely Pihakis (1977 County Tax)
515 Chartiers Street
Canonsburg, Pa. 15317
District: Canonsburg lst Ward - Deed Book:
District No: 090 - Section No: 33 - Parcel No: 1-22
Amount: $51.67
8. Concord Liberty S. & L. Ass'n. (1977 County Tax)
for John W. & Linda L. Martin
509 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
District: North Strabane - Deed Book: 1707-0277
District No: 520 - Section No: 4 - Parcel No: 34
Amount: $30.94
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond presented two Contracts and one Agreement for Community
Living Arrangements for Mentally Retarded Persons: Contract between Washington
County and the United Cerebral Palsy of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc. -
Contract between Washington County, Greene County and the Washington County
Chapter PARC, Inc. - Agreement between Washington County and Mon Valley United
Health Services, Inc. Mr. Diamond stated that he had reviewed the contracts
and found them to be in order, and also stated that the funds are 100% reimburse
through MH/MR. Mr. Barshick gave a brief explanation of each contract and
stated these are general contracts which are being renewed with the exception
of Mon Valley which is a new program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
two Contracts and one Agreement for Community Living Arrangements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond presented the following Tax ClAim Resolutions for private
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sale to the Board for their consideration and approval.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L, MORGAN. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO..23
for property, situate in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on November 12, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr hse,
shed Lot 66 x 165, WB 41-193, DB 1123-545, situate in Amwell'Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of H.P. Barrie
(FO) John Ullom, be approved; and that the sume of $175.00 be accepted from
D. REED & MARGARET RARABEE, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of taxing district involved: Trinity Area School District:- May 2, 1977
and Amwell Township - May 10, 1977.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 24,
for property situate in Bentleyville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on April,26, 1943, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Vacant Lot #57,
Sargent Plan, Bentleyville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerly assessed in the name-,6f Louis Humar, be approved; and that the sum of
$100 be accepted from THOMAS SMITH, JR., Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Bentworth School District -
December 12, 1977 and Bentleyville Borough - April 9, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 25,
for property situate in Caroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on October 29, 1962, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 105, DB 552-
165, situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly
assessed in the name of Geo. L. Wanner Estate, be approved, and that the sum of
$1.p19: be accepted from WILLIAM C. MILLS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ri-n SOhbol District -
December 30, 1977 and Carrol Township - December 12, 1977.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 26,
for property situate in Centerville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 13, 1965, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 11.41 Ac.
Surf. DB 514-153, situate in Centerville Borough, Washington County,, Pennsylvani
and formerly assessed in the name of Jennie Rosenfield Estate, be approved, and
that the sum of $500.00 be accepted from JOHN & ELIZABETH HAVRILESKO, Washington
County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district in"Irolved:
Beth Center School District - October 22, 1976 and Centerville Borough - January
30, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 27,
for property situate in Monongahela 2nd Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty
fr hse situate in Monongahela 2nd Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerly assessed in the name of James Jimirro Est. & Heirs c/o Thomas &
Patricia Cameron, be approved, and that the sum of $600.00 be accepted from
KARL AMOROSA, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
district involved: Ringgold School District - November 25, 1977 and
Monongahela C;.ty County - November 14, 1977.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOL4 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 28,
for property situated in Cross Creek Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 13 Ac.
Surf. DB 1363-771. (21-15-63), situate in Cross Creek Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Glenn & Mary Lou
McCool, be approved, and that the sum of $478.26 be accepted from Glenn & Mary
Lou Mc Cool (Repurchase), Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of taxing district involved: Avella Area School District - January 23,
1978 and Cross Creek Township - December 26, 1977.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 29,
for property situated in North Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvani
sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 9.993 Ac.
Surf. DB 1316-518, (51-1-7), situate in North Franklin Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Roy F. & Phyllis
Crouse, be approved, and that the sum of $220.94 be accepted from ROY F.
& PHYLLIS CROUSE, (Repurchase) Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of taxing district involved: Trinity Area School District - December 1°
1977 and North Franklin Township - January 91 1978.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that RESOLUTION NO. 30,
for property situated in Robinson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1971
Brentwood Trailer, M. Galbreath, (55-�5-12) situate in Robinson Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Jack &
Donna Chandler, be approved, and that the sum of $844.63 be accepted from
JACK & DONNA CHANDLER (Repurchase), Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receivinc
the consent of taxing district involved: Fort Cherry School District - December
12, 1977 and Robinson Township - December 12, 1977.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk announced that the Commissioners will be attending an out
of town meeting in Harrisburg, and therefore, the regularly scheduled meeting
on Thursday, February 23, 1978, will be cancelled including the Salary Board
meeting. Both meetings will be held on March 2, 1978.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED.
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