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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 114
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 6, 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; Don Ligman and Joe Giecek, Administrati
Assistants; Mrs.Miller, League of Women Voters; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment
Authority, Steven Wiencek, Redevelopment Authority; John Stevens, Observer -
Reporter and Phil Morrissey, WKEG.
Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief
Clerk were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 113, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 113, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Regarding the three (3) Special Project proposals listed on Page 95 of
Minute No. 110 dated 3-9-78, the Chief Clerk noted-thhttboth the Borough of
Charleroi and Fallowfield Township were listed as receiving $21,048.62 each,
but should be corrected to read the total amount ($21'1048.62) being received -
by the Borough of Charleroi to administer the program.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing
correction be made to Minute No. 110 dated March 9, 1978.
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. #002809 dated 3-23-78
Rent - Ohio Valley Piper Sales - Acct. 5-c - $500.00
2. U.S. Tresury - ck. #85,956,231 dated 3-28-78 - Manpower
Planning Program - $340,000.00
3. Jetcraft, Inc. - cks. #2736, 2737, 2738 & 2739 dated
3-28-78 - T-hangar rentals - four rentals @ $30.00
each - $120.00
4. McMahon & Kenneth, Inc. - ck. #10487 dated 3-31-78
Refund on Policy #650-127E096-4 - Acct. 17-+2 - $791.00
5. Gallatin National Bank - ck. #3021 dated 4-4-78 - 90 day
repo -agreement @ 6.7% interest - Washington County
Appraisal Fund
Principle $679,900.00
Interest 812.49
TOTAL $691,132.32
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
6. P.N.B. - ck. #1213195 dated 4-5-78 - C.D. #1855 - 90 days
@ 6.50% - Commonwealth Conservation
Principle $ 50,000.00
Interest 812.49
TOTAL 50, 12.49
Chief Clerk presented the following bills for the Board's consideration
and approval:
1. Loren W. Carl - $350.00
2. B. A. Karlowitz - $627.51
3. C. L. T. - $4,708.33
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bills
be approved for payment.
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 April 4, 1978, from
Ronald M. Barshick, Administrator of Mental Health/Mental Retardation Clinic,
requesting reimbursement from the County for fringe benefits for Manpower
employees for a total amount of $695.34.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the reimbursement
to MH/MR as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - No,; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented a Redemption Deed from the Real Estate Department
to Pete P. Devecka and Margaret, his wife, upon payment of all back taxes,
interest, penalties and costs that are due and owing to date, total amount being
$1,001.07 for property situated in East Bethlehem Township.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Redemption Deed.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a Resolution for Requisition and Payment, in an
Eminent Domain Proceedings for property owned by James G. and Mary R. Jacobs,
situated in North Strabane Township, Washington County. (Chartiers Creek Flood
Control)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Resolution for Requisition and Payment.
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 Dale V. Watson, Case-
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worker for Child Welfare Services, requesting -a military leave of absence from
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
May 1 to May 12, 1978. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from William
P. Sember, Planning Commission Director, requesting permission to attend a board
meeting of The National Association of County Planning Directors on April 30,
from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Sember also requested
permission for two of his professional staff members to attend also.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Air. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from Margaret
Pennline, Personnel Director, to attend a Business Administrative Seminar -
Collective Bargaining Workshop, at St. Vincent.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request for Bonnie McCauslanc
to attend the Regional Training Center Course for "Techniques of Employment
Counseling" to be held in Philadelphia on April 17, 18 and 19. (Manpower)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Air. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman announced that it has been deemed necessary to appoint a
temporary legal counsel to handle the increasing legal problems at the Washingtor.
County Health Center and recommended the appointment of Attorney Lee P. Symons
for $400.00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the appointment
of Attorney Lee P. Symons as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilmore recommended the appointment of Rev. Raymond A. Cercone of
Canonsburg, to fill the vacancy left by Judge DiSalle on the Washington County
Authority. Mr. Brady noted that the term of office will expire in October of
1980.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
appointment of Reverend Raymond A. Cercone.
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MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman noted two (2) vacancies on the Mental Health/Mental Retarda
Board. Recommendations have been received from MH/MR to appoint Mrs. Jane
Sarra, R.N. of Charleroi Pa., to replace Mrs. Elizabeth Frye, and Mr. James
Brady, Esq., of Monongahela, Pa., to replace Mrs. Lillian Beattie.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
appointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an On The Job Training Contract with Charles
Dickey, Contractor, for training of David Miller and Elmer Kepler as General
Contractors.
Chief Clerk presented three (3) Special Project Modifications:
Metropolitan Library - transfer of $2,000 to equalize fringe
benefits to cover additional costs of
hospitalization
Community Action
Winterization Program - extention of program to August 15, 1978
and compensation of 39�/hour raise for
foreman for additional responsibility
Increases project to $92,262.86
Wash. -Greene Community Action &
City of Washington
Winterization Programs - transfer of City's workers to beauti-
fication project and transfer winter-
ization project to Community Action
only. Increases project to $73,975.55
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
OJT Contract and three (3) Special Project Modifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the U.S. Department of
Labor, Employment and Training Administration, advising of an expansion of
Public Service Employment (PSE) Programs. Said letter also stated that the
accomplishments of our CETA program were instrumental in their success?"4nd`='ttey
expressed their appreciation for a job well-done.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a Public Notice from the Department
of the Army, Corps of Engineers, advising that The Haney Barge Line, Inc.,
proposes to dredge an area along the Left Bank of Dunlevy to install a barge
dock near their existing docking facilities.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission for 50% of Washington County's share
of their 1978 budget in the amount of '$lf,,488.00.
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MALCOLu L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Paluso read the following Proclamation regarding the March of Dimes:
WHEREAS, all children deserve to be born healthy; and
WHEREAS, the March of Dimes is working for the pro-
tection of the unborn and newborn; and
WHEREAS, support from Washington County will hasten
the day when babies come into this world free from threats of
birth defects; and
WHEREAS, until that time, the March of Dimes will
continue to support programs aimed to give every newborn a
healthy start in life; and
WHEREAS, Washington County endorses these efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE,, we, MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE,
and EDWARD M.,PALUSO, County Commissioners of Washington County,
Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim Sunday, April 16, 1978, as
"Metric Walk Day in Washington County."
"We encourage all residents of Washington County to
support this march for the sake of all our children and our
children's children."
/s/ Washington County Commissioners
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, adopting the foregoing
Proclamation.
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 moving
of a covered bridge and house, and construction of a foundation at Cross Creek.
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.
Chief Clerk presented the following three (3) tax refunds to the Board
for their consideration and approval, subject upon approval by the Soliditor.
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. Melvin O. & Delores B. Guzzo (1976 County Tax)
90 Colonial Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane - Deed Book: 1181-137
District No: 60 - Section No: 7-68-7 - Parcel No: 600-007-01-03-0001
Amount: $11.52 0(
2. Ada Fellsburg (1978 County Tax)
524 Second Street
California, PA 15419
District: Coal Center - Deed Book:
District No: 190 - Section No: 4 - Parcel No: 13
Amount: $2.27
3. Armedia & Antoninette Roule (1977 County Tax)
403 Third Street
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward - Deed Book:
District No: 430 - Section No: 10 - Parcel No: 1-26
Amount: $35,79
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MALCOUIN L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Washington County
Redevelopment Authority, presented a Resolution to the Board approving the
Community Development Program, and filing of an Application for Financial
Assistance for Fiscal Year 1978 with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for $3.8 million under the Urban County provisions of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974. Mr. Bourke outlined several of the
projects which will be started in 27 county municipalities this year through
the use of community development funds. He stated that the bulk of the proposed
projects consists of street and road improvements, recreational facilities,
sewer and water lines and community buildings. He also stated that the money
will be used for 35 projects, including five special activities, all of which
have been determined by individual communities based on need.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Resolution as presented by Mr. Roland Bourke.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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