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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 173 - 5-31-1979 - COMMISSIONER418 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 173 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 31, 1979 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the foll ing members being present: Commissioners Gilmore and Morgan. (Commissioner Paluso later entered the meeting.) Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Derrico; Jim Frye of WJPA; Pamela Golden of The Valley Independent; Barbara Raffaele of The Daily Notes; Bob Sabot of WKEG; and John Drake of the Senior Citizens. Chairman asked if there.were,any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 172, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 172 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yqs; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Commissioner Paluso entered the meeting.) Old Business: Concerning the bids for the Renovation of the Washington County Jail, Mr. Derrico recommended that the Board award the contract to Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works, Inc., as they were the low bidder at $158,600.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the Renovation of the Washington County Jail to ROANOKE IRON & BRIDGE WORKS, INC.1, Post Office Box 13206, Roanoke, VA 24032, for the amount specified in their bid, this being the lowest bid received in accordance with specifications. 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 Corporation - rent for Ohil Valley Piper Sales - $500.00 2. U. S. Treasury - Manpower Planning Program $273,950.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their con- sideration and approval: Special Deputies: a. Paul Buchek - $90.00 b. Donald Lewis - $120.00 C. Richard Brezenski - $120.00 n 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 419 BOARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO, COMMISSIONERS 1 J Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Robert Slencak, Admini strator of the Washington County Health Center, to advertise for bids for gro- ceries and staples. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Clez to advertise for bids for groceries and staples for the Washington County Health Center. 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 May 22, 1979, from McNees, Wallace & Nurick, Attorneys at Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, notifying the Board that Taylorstown Natural Gas Company is presently being operated by a receiver in bankruptcy and that Claysville Natural Gas Company has filed an appli- cation with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission requesting approval of it acquisition of the Taylorstown assets and authority to offer gas service in Tay- lorstown, Claysville and environs. Regarding the CETA program, Chief Clerk requested authorization to ad- vertise for bids for training proposals. Mr. Brady explained that 10% of IID and VI (PSE) funds must be spent in training the participants for seeking and holdi a job after CETA services. He further explained that $600,000.00 must be spent before September 30, 1979. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Cle to advertise for bids for training proposals as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Main Lafrentz & Company regarding audit services of the Washington County CETA sub -contractors. Said Change Order will include analyzing and developing the WCETA Financial Management Procedures in accordance with the May 11, 1979 letter from Main Lafrentz & Company; said additional services not to exceed the sum of $14,000.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Change Order No. 1 as per above. 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 the leas of vans for the summer under the WCETA program. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clex to advertise for bids as per above. 420 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request for travel authorization for Helen Butka, Geri Barbosky and Janet Dickerson of the CETA Office to attend the Regional Training Course #444 to be held at the Sheraton -Conestoga Village in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on June 7 and 8, 1979. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the travel authorization 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 letter dated May 23, 1979, from William L. Carl, Executive Director of the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission, recommending the appointment of Mr. Robert Marks of Burgetts- town, Pennsylvania, to the Drug and Alcohol Commission, filling the vacancy in the"Client" category due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Don Angelone., Said term to run from April 1979 to April 1982 (3 yr.-term). Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing Mr. Robert Marks of Burgettstown to the Drug and Alcohol Commission 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 request for travel authorization for Emilie Carson, Richard P. Stickel and Gilbert P. Muir of the Domestic Rela- tions Office to attend the Pennsylvania College of the Judiciary Training Progra to be held at State College, Pennsylvania, on June 4 - 6, 1979; said funds to be expended from the Child Support Program Fund. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the above request for travel. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum dated May 17, 1979, from William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, which stated that the Imperial Land Company is proposing to dispose of clean fill into areas in Robinson Township that are now in the process or have been stripped mine. The Robinson Township Supervisors have no objection and approve of the landfill. Mr. Sember stated that under the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management System Act, the Board of County Commissioners must approve any proposal for the dumping or depositing of any solid wastes into any mine in the County. MINUTE BOOK 421 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLI4 L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the proposed demolition landfill as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paluso stated that the Commissioners have proclaimed the week of May 28 - June 2, 1979, as "Vietnam Veterans Week" and are supporting the natior wide effort to try to help the employment situation for Vietnam Veterans and als supporting the concept and goals of Senator Heinz and the rest of Congress. Solicitor: Mr. Derrico presented the following tax refund 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 refund due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Willard W. and Janet L. Jobes R. D. 1, Box 95 Claysville, PA 15323 District: East Finley - Deed Book: 1360-147 District Number: 270 - Section Number: 12 - Parcel Number: 1 Amount: $13.47 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Derrico presented nine (9) Tax Claim Resolutions to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 67 for property situated in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29, 1962, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 88, DB 393-22 (13-12-30), Eldora Plan, situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, and formerly assessed in the name of George L. Wanner Estate c/o Mrs. George Wanner, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from DAVID & CAROL FLEMING, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxin districtsinvolved: Ringgold School District - May 21, 1979 and Carroll Township - May 14, 1979. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 68 for property situated in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29, 1962, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lots 134-135-136- 137, DB 352-169, (13-12-50), situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Penn- sylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of George L. Wanner Estate, c/o Mrs. George Wanner, be approved; and that the sum of $400.00 be accepted from BARRY & EUGENA APPLEGATE, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District - May 24, 1979 and Carroll Township - March 17, 1979. 422 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF_COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 69 for property situated in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 2 Vacant Lots, 89-90, Eldora Plan #3, situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Carmina Bezzair a/k/a/ Bizzair, be approved; and that the sum of $200.00 be accepted from DAVID C. & CAROL FLEMING. Washingto County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Ring- gold School District - May 21, 1979 and Carroll Township - June 13, 1978. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 70 for property situated in Centerville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 22, 1940, April 24, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Large Lot and 2 Shanties on National Road, Adj, property of Joseph Worrells Estate, situate in Centerville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Frank Hidy, Public Loan Co., Anna Varga, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from EDWARD CHARLES & VIRGINIA ADELE LOSKO. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - February 21, 1979 and Center- ville Borough - January 16, 1979. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 71 for property situated in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 9, 1974, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 39 & 40, DB 551-422, situate in Borough of Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and for- merly assessed in the name of William Toth, be approved; and that the sum of $1,200.00 be accepted from HERMAN ALVEREZ. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District - February 9, 1979 and Donora Borough - February 14, 1979. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 72 for property situated in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 9, 1974, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 41, DB 551- 422, situate in Borough of Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of William Toth, be approved; and that the sum of $600.00 bE accepted from HERMAK,'ALVEREZ. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District - February 9, 1979 and Donora Borough - February 14, 1979. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 73 for property situated in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvani, sold on Sale 1918, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 136, Donora Improve- ment Company Plan, situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Penn- sylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of S. W. Fine, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from MIKE TOPOLSKY. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School 11 E Ll District - April 18, 1979 and West Bethlehem Township - May 9, 1975. MINUTE BOOK 423 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMt$SIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 74 for property situated in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania; sold on April 2, 1945, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 41, East Marianna; situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of J. A. Patterson, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from RICHARD & JOAN ANSELL. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau re- ceiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - May 23, 1979 and West Bethlehem Township - April 27, 1979. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 75 for property situated in Marianna Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on November 12, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 536, DB 523- 308, situate in Marianna Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of John A. Bukowksi a/k/a Bukarski, be approved; and that tho sum of $498.26 be accepted from JOHN A. BUKOWSKI. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - July 6, 1978 and Marianna Borough - May 17, 1979. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. r (Meeting recessed) (Meeting re -convened at 10:30 a.m.) 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS - REHABILITATION AND OVERLAYING OF HANGAR & APRON TAXIWAYS Barbara Davis of the Controller's Office opened and read the following bids. 1. Blacktop Paving Company, Inc. 401 Global Building West Beau Street Washington, PA 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $131,546.48 (Alternate Coal Seal): $5,075.00 2. Frich Construction R. D. 2 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Total Amount of Bid: $88,129.65 (Alternate Coal Seal): $5,425.00 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1979 ATTEST: