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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 108 - 2-16-1978 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALcoua L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Minute No. 108 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 16, 1978 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; Don Ligman and Joe Giecek, Administrative Assistants; Michael George, Parks & Recreation; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter and Jay Mitchell, WJPA. Chairman noted for the record that two Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections,additions or omissions to Minute No. 107, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 107, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Regarding the bids received for two (2) lawn and garden tractors for the Department of Parks & Recreation, Mr. Diamond stated that he had reviewed the bids and recommended that the bid be awarded to Canonsburg Supply & Equipment Company. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, awarding the contract for two (2) lawn and garden tractors to CANONSBURG SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, R. D. 1, Box 247, Canonsburg, 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. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the bids received for the 1978 Model 4-Wheel Drive Pickup Truck, Mr. Diamond recommended that the bid be awarded to Thompson Ford, Inc. (Mr. Gilmore entered the meeting.) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, awarding the contract for a 1978 Model 4-Wheel Drive Pickup Truck, to THOMPSON FORD, INC., 803 Main Street, Bentleyville, 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. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: so MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSlIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. P.N.B. - ck. #1174474 dated 2-9-78 - Proceeds of Loan General Fund - Acct. 12 - $1,200,000.00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #43-382115 dated 2-9-78 Child Welfare Services Reimbursement - Subsidized Adoption Expenditures Acct. 6-b-26.........................$ 457.60 Juvenile Act Expenditures Acct. 6-b-12.........................$50,355.66 TOTAL $50,813.26 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Robert L. Ceisler - $2,753.64 2. Robert L. Ceisler - $2,516.30 3. Robert L. Ceisler - $782.13 Moved by Mr..Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving payment of the foregoing bills. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Mart Egan - $210.00 5. Steve Yancec - $210.00 6. Danny Muti - $180.00 7. John Jochynek - $90.00 8. Patrick L. Geary - $90.00 9. Patsy J. Magruda - $90.00 10. George Anthou - $150.00 11. Felice Assoc. - $2,424.60 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of the foregoing bills. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Marcella Frankovitch, Nurses Aide, for a five day leave of absence from March 1 - 5, 1978, for pers reasons. Mr. Brady noted that Ms. Frankovitch has accumulated no vacation time as she is a recent hiree. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing request for leave of absence. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried. C 1 1 Chief Clerk presented an Agreement between Washington County and Cross Creek Township for road maintenance from December 1, 1977 to May 1, 1978. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 81 ■ Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with Cross Creek Township. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the proposed smoke detectors for the Juvenile Detention Home, the Chief Clerk stated that recommendations have been received from Emil S. Bazzoli, Chief, Chartiers Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. and William S. Ennis, Fire Marshal, as to the type of alarms and where they should be located. Chairman noted a vacancy on the Washington County Planning Commission Board and stated that Mrs. Joan Jessen has been recommended to fill this vacancy for a four year term from 1978 to 1982. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated January 19, 1978, from the Washington -Greene Community Action Corp. requesting the transfer of a check in the amount of $8,817.76 for day care services provided under the Department of Welfare Contract #3540. Mr. Brady stated that they are also requesting the first half of their yearly budget -allocation in the amount of $7,500.00. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission requesting Washington County's hhare to the Drug and Alcohol Program for the quarter of October 1, 1977 to December 31, 1977 in the amount of $6,177.33. Chief Clerk presented a contract to be renewed with Infocon for data processing services for Manpower. Mr. Brady stated that the contract expired in December of 1977, and is now on a month -to -month basis. The Board agreed to hold this matter in abeyance as the County is contemplating the purchase of an in-house computer. tion: Chief Clerk presented the following -contracts for the Board's considera- 1. Studert Activities Association, Inc. For: 1 Sports Info Trainee 2. Washington -Greene Community Action Corp. For: 7 Laborers YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM CONTRACTS 1. Ringgold School District - $76,000.00 2. California Area School District - $54,000.00 . (career development and training programs) MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF_COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOL04 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMM4SSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for four (4) County vehicles. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 3:00 P.M. - OPENING OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR REMOVAL OF STATUES ON COURTHOUSE Controller Mascara opened and read the following bids: 1. Joseph J. Graciano Corporation 7925 Hill Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221 Amount of bid: $14,912.00 - Specs A $19,864.00 - Specs B A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. 2. Job -Fab, Inc. P.O. Box 174 295 Meadow Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 Amount of bid: $19,885.00 - Specs A $28,375.00 - Specs B A certified check in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Chapman Corporation 351 West Beau Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Amount of bid: $18,240.00 - Specs A $22,450.00 - Specs B A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. Chairman stated that the bids will be tabled for further review and awarded on March 2, 1978. OPENING OF BIDS FOR THE KITCHEN RENOVATION PROJECT IN COUNTY JAIL Controller Mascara opened and read the following bid: 1. Curran -Taylor Inc. 351 S. Washington Road McMurray, Pa. 15317 Amount of bid: $7,790.00 A bid bond in the amount of $800.00 accompanied the bid. 85 MINUTE B❑❑K 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, awarding the contract for the Kitchen Renovation Project in the Washington County Jail to CURRAN-TAYLOR INC., 351 S. Washington Road, McMurray, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: February 16 1978 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK J