HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 115 - 4-13-1978 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 123
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 115
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 13, 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; Loren W. Carl and Carol Bails, Real Estate
Agency; John W. Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters;
Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Jay Mitchell, T1JPA; Rich Skyzinski, Daily Note=
and Philip Morrisey, WKEG.
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. 114, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 115, 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. P.N.B. - ck. #1213210 dated 4-6-78 - C.D. #1916 - 30 days
@ 6.40% interest - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund
Principle $50,000.00
Interest 266.66
TOTAL 50,266.66
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #51-269865 dated 4-5-78
Civil Defense Personnel & Administrative expenses
for period Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 1977 - $1,477.96
3. F.N.B. - cks. #130212 and #97190 dated 4-7-78
C.D. #16550 - 31 days @ 6.55% interest - Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund
Principle $330,500.00
Interest 1,838.58
TOTAL T332,338.58
4. F.N.B. - cks. #130213 and #97183 dated 4-7-78
C.D. #16551 - 31 days @ 6.55% interest - Industrial
Development Revolving Fund
Principle $243,200.00
Interest 1,352.92
TOTAL 244,552.92
5. U.S. Treasury - ck. #53,485,839 dated 4-7-78
Payment for calendar quarter beginning 4-1-7R
under Antirecession Fiscal Assistance Program-$40,200.00
6. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #43-435507 dated 4-6-78
1978 Adult Probation Grant -in -Aid - $17,340.00
7. P.N.B. - ck. #1213268 dated 4-10-78 - C.D. #1918
31 days @ 6.40% interest - Harmon Creek Flood Control
Principle $25,100.00
Interest 138.33
TOTAL $'1.'5�, 2 3 8-..33
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8. P.N.B. - ck. #1213267 dated 4-10-78 - C.D. #1917
31 days @ 6.40% interest - Capital Reserve Acct.
Principle $42,900.00
Interest 236.42
TOTAL_43,136.42
9. P.N.B. - ck. #1213269 dated 4-10-78 - C.D. #1921
31 days @ 6.40% interest - Parks & Recreation
Principle $391,300.00
Interest 2,156.50
TOTAL $393,456.50
10. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #81-436054 dated 4-7-78
Day Care Contract No. 3967 - Months of Feb. (Act.)
and Mr. (Est.) $13,806.11
11. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #81-440146 dated 4-10-78
Incentives for Dec. 1977 - Child Support Program Fund
$8,139.80
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. Donald E. York - $1,950.00
2. Infocon Corporation - $723.00
3. George Anthou - $200.00
4. Felice Associates - $1,438.20
5. Powers & Garrison - $70.14
6. Robert L. Ceisler - $100.00
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 that the Redevelopment Authority has
submitted a request for release of funds to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Community Development Program Project No. 39 in Peters Township,
and presented the necessary papers for the Board's execution.
Chief Clerk noted that the Board had previously approved a proposal
from Touche, Ross & Company to perform a financial compliance audit of
Washington County's revenue sharing and anti -recession funds, and presented the
necessary contracts to be executed by the Board.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
contract with Touche, Ross & Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that the Area Agency on Aging is in the process of
Coordinating an agricultural program for senior citizens, which would involve
receiving seed packets through the Department of Agriculture for garden planting
Mr. Brady added that a piece of ground, located next to the old County Home for
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Women, has been recommended for this purpose.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the use of the
land designated above for the agricultural program for senior citizens.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented several Service Contracts for drug and alcohol
abuse with Volunteers In Probation, Citizens Library, Y.W.C.A., and the Y.W.C.A.
Women's Center.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Service Contracts.
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 Washington County
Conservation District requesting $12,000.00 from their 1978 budget, and also
the $750.00 under Appropriation Resolution No. 104-2 dated January 19, 1978.
Chairman noted that Mr. Loren W. Carl, President of the local Board of
Realtors, was present today to present a Proclamation, whereby the Washington
County Commissioners proclaim the week of April 16 - 22, 1978, as Private
Property Week in Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Under the C.E.T.A. Program, the Chief Clerk presented three (3) Special
Project Modifications:
Community Action
Rehabilitation Project - Restoration of two houses
project extension to July 31, 1978
Increase in funds by $18,012.72
Borough of Speers - Promotion of laborer to carpenter
Funds increased by $683.90
Mid -Mon Valley Council - Extension of project to July 7, 1978
of Governments' Rodent Funds increased by $7,964.44
Control Project
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
three (3) Special Project Modifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented the following seven 17) On the Job Training
Contracts:
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Amid Corporation
City of Washington
Automotive Services Council
Automotive Services Council
Automotive Services Council
Bobbie Brooks, Inc.
Bobbie Brooks, Ind.
136 People $126,192.00
1 Asst. Electrician $ 2,485.60
1 Mechanic $ 1,820.00
1 Mechanic $ 1,820.00
1 Mechanic
$
1,820.00
1 Service Worker
$
1,050.00
1 Service Worker
$
1,050.00
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
seven (7) OJT contracts.
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 Pat Sroka to
attend the Regional Training Center Course "Fundamentals of CETA Financial
Management" to be conducted on April 17 thru 19.
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 requested authorization to advertise for bids for
construction of a recreational building in Mingo Creek Park.
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.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from Jerome McCavitt
Chief Adult Parole/Probation Officer to attend the Pennsylvania Association on
Probation, Parole, and Correction Institute on April 30 thru May 3, 1978, at
Tamiment, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; nor. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an Amended Agreement between the Department of
Environmental Resources and Washington County encumbering $125,000 to the
Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project. Mr. Brady stated that this permits
the Department to reimburse the County for outstanding partial billings.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
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Amended Agreement.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the Washington County Airport, the Chief Clerk requested
permission to proceed with repairs and installing gutters and spouts on the
airport T-hangars.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the
foregoing necessary repairs at the Washington County Airport.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the Cross Creek Flood Protection Project, the Chief Clerk
requested approval for the payment of $64,875.00 as just compensation to the
Buffalo Gas Company as the first step leading to final settlement.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
payment to Buffalo Gas Company.
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
removal of the statues on the Courthouse.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief
Clerk to readvertise for bids as per above.
Solicitor:
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
sale to the Board for their consideration and approval:
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 31,
for property situated in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
April 22, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 3 Vacant Lots 20,21,22,
NIS Pine Street, situate in Burgettstbwn, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerlj, assessed in the name of Peter Biney, be approved, and that the sum of
$300.00 be accepted from JAMES T. & MARY C. REPOLE, Washington County Tax Claim
Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Burgettstown Area
School District - March 28, 1978 and Burgettstbwn Borough - February 13, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 32,
for property situated in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on September 12, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Irregular Plot,
Adjacent Borland Plan, situate in Cecil Township, Washington County,
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Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Cornelius Borland, be appro
and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from EDWARD J. & KATHLEEN GALICIC,
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district
involved: Canon -McMillan School District - March 2, 1978 and Cecil Township -
March 8, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 33,
for property situated in Chartiers Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on March 24, 1942, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 1 Blk 6,
McBurney Plan, situate in Chartiers Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
and formerly assessed in the name of Tony Rupnik, be approved, and that the sum
of $200.00 be accepted from JAMES W. & DOLORES E. DUNGEE, Washinqton County Tax
Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing district involved: Chartiers-
Houston Joint School System - January 30, 1978 and Chartiers Township -
February 2, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 34,
for property situated in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold
on April 3, 1943, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 2 Lots 1-2, Donnan Plan,
situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assess
in the name of Joseph Conti, be approved, and that the sum of $200.00 be accept
from CARL J. & OLIVE M. SANDS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of the taxing district involved: Burgettstown Area School District -
March 28, 1978 and Smith Township - February 21, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 35,
for property situated in California Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
Tax Claim Bureau Sale
sold on September 13, 1976,/being described as 1.6 Ac. Surf. DB 605-681, situate'
in California Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in
the name of Lloyd Oliver Neason, be approved, and that the sum of $352.51 be
accepted from LLOYD OLIVER NEASON (Repurchase), Washington County Tax Claim
Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing district involved: California
Area School District - March 15, 1978 and California Borough - March 28, 1978.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 36,
for property situated in Washington 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty.
asphalt hse, Lot 15, DB 1409-123, situate in Washington 6th Ward, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Sadie Garnett Estate
(PO) Barbara Johnson, be approved, and that the sum of $589.53 be accepted from
BARBARA JOHNSON (Repurchase), Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of the tax district involved: Washington School District - February 16,
1978 and Washington City - February 16, 1978.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mo
Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
April 13, 1978
- Yes.
CHIEF CLERK