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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 141 - 10-19-1978 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 265 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMtSSFONERS Minute No. 141 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 19, 1978 4 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 Derrico; Budget Director Gillespie; John Cadez, Township Officials; Helen B. Miller, League of Women Voters; Judy Johnson, Washington High School; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Barbara Raffaele, Daily Notes; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Dave Lester, Telegraph; Philip Morrissey, WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and Budget Director were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 140, each member ha*ing received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 140, be approved as read. 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. Wash. Co. MH/MR Program - Reimbursement for services rendered for Bryan Pizzi, Esq., Months of July & August, 1978, - Acct. 17-a - $1,250.00 2. P.N.B. - Certificate of Deposit - Commonwealth Conservation Acct. - Interest Earned - $167.91 3. P.N.B. - Certificate of Deposit - Grants & Gifts Acct. - Interest Earned - $201.50 4. F.N.B. - Certificate of Deposit - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund - Interest Earned - $3,291.10 5. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - Health Center Acct. Interest Earned - $446.88 6. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - Health Center Acct. Interest Earned - $682.14 7. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - Office Bldg. Const. Acct. - Interest Earned - $1,541.76 8. Commonwealth of Pa. - Partial Billing No. 19 - Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project - Capital Reserve Acct. $45,849.17 9. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care Contract #3967 - Month of June,.1978 (actual) - Acct. 6-b-18 - $2,191.94 10. Commonwealth of Pa. - Reimbursement for 1978-79 Yablonski Trial expenses - Acct. 6-b-12 - $200,000.00 11. Pa. Manufacturers' Assoc. Insurance eo. - Refund on Policy No. 9364175 (Workmen's Comp.) - Acct. 17-a $16,940.00 12. Commonwealth of Pa. - Indochinese Refugees for first quarter 1978 - Acct. 6-b-29 - $2,494.80 266 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF�COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 13. Erie Insurance Co. - all claims in full for damage to Manpower office due to accident on 8-23-78 - Acct. 9-f $454.68 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval; 1. A. J. Vater & Co., Inc. - $55,882.00 2. USDA Soil Conservation Service - $1,950.93 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. Regarding the Washington County Courthouse Square Office Building, the Chief Clerk stated that the Board of Commissioners has requested the City of Washington to allow a variance of Article 13-5.2, Highrise Buildings, Section 13-5.2.1 of the 1978 National Fire Protection Association Code, which would allow the building to be built without a sprinkler system. The reasons for the request of a variance are that the building is of non-combustible construction, the total height of the proposed building is 85 feet from the main entry floor to the roof, which only exceeds the code requirement by 10 feet; and when the budget was established for the building, the requirement for an automatic sprinkler system was not a requirement of the N.F.P.A. Code and thus was not included in the budget. Said variance is being requested based on Article 1-4.4, Discretionary Powers of Authorities having aurisdiction. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing request of the City of Washington. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the CETA Program, the Chief Clerk presented a Contract with the Bureau of Employment Security which provides for verification of unemployment insurance for training programs for fiscal year 1979. Contract. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk also presented a Special Project Modification under Title for Wester Center extending the termination date from September 30th to December 29th and results in a decreasesof funds in the amount of $124,303.319 1 making the maximum gross contract costs $185,862.69. MINUTE BOOK 267 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMFSSIONERS 1 1 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Special Project Modification. Roll call vote then: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced that the October meeting of the Tri-County Borough Association will be held on October 18th at the Finleyville Fire Department. Chief Clerk stated that the following amount is due from Washington County to the Washington -Greene Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program for the period of January 1, 1978 through June 30, 1978. Washington County's share of the MH/MR Program ----------------- 8% $61,864.84 Clinic Employees Fringe - Employer's Share Social Security--------------------------- 328.68 TOTAL $62,193.52 Chief Clerk announced that the Board of Directors of the Washington Communities MH/MR Center, Inc., will hold a series of Public Meetings during the month of October which will provide citizens the opportunity to comment on area services and to advise the Board about area needs. Chief Clerk informed the -Board that Robert Slencak, Administrator for the Washington County Health Center, has requested the Board to approve an increase in rates from $44.60 to $50.00 per day for Skilled Care, and from $35.10 to $37.00 per day for Intermediate Care. Mr. Slencak indicated the increase is necessary due to the fact that currently the per diem rate for SNF is $40.18 per day and•for ICF $29.37 per day, which does not take into account indirect costs or depreciation. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing increase in rates for the Washington County Health Center. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation has requested additional supportive funds in the amount of $3,000.00 due to administrative re -organization resulting foom the growth of program operations. - Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing request for additional funds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 268 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOU4 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following travel requests: Timothy Harrison,, Director Juvenile Probation Dept. Stephen Mizwa Probation Officer Juvenile Probation Dept. Michelle Augier Planning Commission - Chief Probation Officer's Council Meeting at Penn State October 25, 1978 - "Developing Community Based Treatment" training institute Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 1978 - Pa. Housing Improvement and Codes Association llth AnnuAl Conference and Housing Workshop in Grantville, November 2 and 3 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing travel requests. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Washington County Industrial Development Agency has recommended that the County Commissioners approve and recommend to the Court$,the sale of a tract of land in the Crile Industrial Park located on North Main Street Extension in South Strabane Township (2.982 acres), to Daco Machine & Fabricating, Inc., for $21,000.00. Chief Clerk then presented a Resolution authorizing the sale of this property. Resolution. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Redevelopment Authority has announced that a Public Hearing is scheduled to be held in Charleroi at the Municipal Building on Wednesday, November 8, 1978 at 7 p.m. regarding the Charleroi Fallowfield Avenue Redevelopment Project. Regarding the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, the Chief Clerk presented a Resolution to acquire by condemnation for purposes of flood control, recreation and fishing the following tracts of land: A tract of land,3.739 acres in Hanover Township, now owned by Starvaggi Industries, Inc. A tract of land, 0.28 acres in Hanover Township, now owned by Leonard P. Sasso A tract of 15.836 acres in Smith Township, now owned by Starvaggi Charities, Inc. A tract of 29.220 acres in Hanover and Smith Townships now owned by Starvaggi Industries, Inc. A tract of 33.553 acres in Hanover and Smith Townships now owned by Starvaggi Industries, Inc.. E 1 Three tracts of ground consisting of 17.196 acres, 3.33 acres and 4.03 acres in Hanover Township, now owned by Glenn M. and E. Jean Roberts. (Location of properties further described in said Resolution.) MINUTE BOOK 269 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLm L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMM#SSIONERS C� E Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Retuso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gilmore announced that the following people have been recommended as new Committee members to the Child Welfare Advisory Board: JANICE MAKER - Pub. Health Nurse - Wash. Co. 209 Rutledge Drive Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 BARBARA GIRDISH Group Home Inc. 217 Locust Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 DR. EDWARD FOLEY 437 Hunting Creek Road Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 ALBERT STEELE - Owner, Sheehan's Sweept:rs 2671 Diane Drive Washington, Pa. 15301 HENRIETTA SHADER - Mental Health Assoc. Vol. 147 Brookdale Circle McMurray, Pa. 15317 NANCY HILLBERRY Chairman, Year of the Child of Presbytery Women Massery Road Midway, Pa. 15060 WILLIAM RICHARDS Mgr. W J P A Radio 1306 Main Street Bentleyville, Pa. 15314 Fr. MICHAEL ROMERO Assoc. Pastor, Immaculate Conception 119 W. Chestnut Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointmentsnto the Child Welfare Advisory Board. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the bid received for Jury Chairs, Mr. Derrico stated that two bids were received from Office Interiors, Inc. - one for 12 chairs in the amount of $3,099.60 and for 24 chairs in the amount of $5,756.40, and that the bids are in line with what Office Interiors had previously quoted to Richard Glance of the Planning Commission before bidding. Remarks: Mr. Gilmore recommended that the bid be awarded for 24 chairs for use in the other major courtroom, which he felt should have similar furnishings. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for 24 Jury Chairs to OFFICE INTERIORS, INC., 40 East Maiden Street, Washington, 2tO MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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. Regarding the bids received for installation of ramps for the handicapped, Mr. Morgan announced that the bids received were again too high, and that the Board would consider readvertising possibly next spring. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids received for installation of ramps for the handicapped be rejected as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to readvertise for bids for the four-wheel drive vehicles for the Department of Parks. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, 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. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: E