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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 176 - 6-21-1979 - COMMISSIONER�s MINUTE NUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 176 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 21, 1979 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; John Prystash, Main Lafrentz & Company; Larry Luke, Gordon Office Equipment; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Bob Sabot, 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. 175, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 175, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Regarding the bids received for the Revenue Sharing Audit, Mr. Derrico recommended that the bid be awarded to Main Lafrentz & Company for their bid in the amount of $58,750.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the Revenue Sharing Audit to MAIN LAFRENTZ & COMPANY, Four Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pa., for the amount set forth 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. Regarding the bids received for Groceries and Staples for the Washington County Health Center, Mr. Derrico recommended that the b,d be awarded Ito the following contractors: Behrhorst & Sons 3115 Washington Pike P.O. Box 159 Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 Paper Products Company 36 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Sky Brothers P.O. Box 632 Altoona, Pa. 16603 Total amount of bid: $21,883.92 Total amount of bid: $ 182.71 Total amount of bid: $ 9,255.97 1 1 >0 r MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for Groceries and Staples for the Washington County Health Center to the contractors as listed above for the amounts set forth in their bids; these being the lowest and most reasonable bids received in -accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U.S. Treasury - Manpower Planning Program - $128,125.00 2. Pa. State Association of Boroughs - dividend check representing 10% dividend on group workers' compensation policy carried through PSAB group dividend plan - Acct. 9-i $9,161.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Felice Associates - $675.00 2. Toth Real Estate - $150.00 3. Special Deputies: a. Dale Phillips - $30.00 b. Don Lewis - $120.00 c. Richard Brezenski - $180.00 d. Frank Levato - $30.00 e. James Dalesandro - $30.00 f. George R. Polachek - $30.00 4. Civil Service Commission - $33.95 5. Miller-Thomas-Gyekis - $2,315.00 Remarks: Regarding the bills for the Special Deputies, the Chief Clerk stated that Court Orders were not obtained for their services and they were used because the Sheriff's Office was short-handed during this time. Mr. Morgan objected to the fact that Court Orders were not obtained. 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 - No. Motion carried. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Washington County Historical Society for their second quarterly budget allocation of $1,000. Chief Clerk stated that the Board has been asked to make payment to Robert Ceisler, Solicitor for Parks, in the amount of $32,500.00 for Mingo Creek Park Acquisition - Relocation and Replacement Housing, which is to be placed in escrow by Mr. Ceisler until such time applicants are eligible and Mr. Ceisler is directed to make payment. 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, approving the foregoing payment to Attorney Robert Ceisler. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Lease with Peoples Natural Gas Company for a certain parcel of land through Mingo Creek Park for the operation and maintenance of a natural gas regulator station. Mr. Brady suggested that the Board approve the Lease subject to certain addenda to be included regarding liability. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Lease 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 from the Washington -Greene Tourist Promotion Agency for their third quarterly budget allocation for 1979. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Washington-Greenel, Community Action Corporation for their second half of the 1979 budget allocation; Chief Clerk also informed the Board that the Community Action Corp. has requested a loan of $20,000 from Washington County for a period of six (6) months as short term assistance for the agency's Housing Rehab Program. Mr. Brady noted that Mr. Gillespie, the Budget Director, has recommended approv for this loan. loan. 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 presented a Right of Entry Agreement between the County and Immaculate Conception High School, which is a renewal of the existing Agreement permitting I.C. High School's Cross Country team to utilize County property between the County Home and the Crile Industrial Park as a cross country course. Agreement. 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 presented a Lease between the County and Global Management 1 1 L1 Company for office space for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation offices in the Global Building for a period of one year. MINUTE BOOK -�- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 G Lease. 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 presented a Letter of Agreement and Court Order re -appoint- ing W. Bryan Pizzi, II as Mental Health Review Officer for the Washington -Greene MH/MR Program at an annual salary of $14,000 for the period from July 1, 1979 thru June 30, 1980. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the re-appoint- ment of W. Bryan Pizzi, II as Mental Health Review Officer. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented two (2) Purchase of Service Agreements from the Children and Youth Social Service Agency for the Center for the Assessment and Treatment of Youth (CATY). One Agreement is for Residential Placement (Resource Family Contract - Foster Care) and the other for Home Supervision Program Placement (supervision from CATY while child remains in his own home). Mr. Brady noted that the Agreements have been approved by Mr. Gillespie, the Budget Director. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Washington County Airport, the Chief Clerk presented an Agreement (No. 55-A-79-31) between Washington County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Transportation, which proposes State participation in the maximum amount of $11,590.00 in conjunction with FAA Project Number 5-42-0101-01. Agreement. 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 informed the Board of a request for travel authorization for Bennie Watson and John R. Fantini,Director of the Manpower Office, to attend a Regional Training Course for CETA Prime Sponsors Orientation to Fiscal Year 1979, Formal Performance Assessment and Fiscal Year 1980, Plan Requirements, to be held in Philadelphia on June 18-19. MINUTE BOOK O R B A D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 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 presented an Agreement between the County and Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. for the leasing of a cargo van for use by the CETA Program for a period of less than one (1) month.for a rental rate of $450.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman announced the resignation of Mr. Charles Pappas, Jr. from the Washington County Authority. Chief Clerk presented an Agreement with McDonald Associates for the inventory and inspection of bridges in the County which involves federal funds through PennDOT. The County share of federal funds as allocated by the State is $31,500 for 1979, which is 80%, and the County will have to add 20% or $7,875,for 1979. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that this is a preliminary step with PennDOT and is dependent upon their final approval and acceptance of McDonald Associates and the funds being available. He added that this is required before the County can partici- pate in any of the bridge rehabilitation projects the federal government has proposed to undertake. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Agreement with McDonald Associates. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Derrico presented the following ten (10) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, 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. Daniel E. Sheehan (1978 County Tax) 5540 Denmark Drive Bradenton, Florida,33507 (Personal Property Refund for 1978) Amount: $188.16 2• Sybil Diehl (1979 County Tax) 134 Valley View Dr. Finleyville, Pa. 15332 District: Union District No: 640 - Section No: 2 - Parcel No: 9-99-T Amount: $8.62 n W/1 MINUTE BOOK - E30ARD OFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 3. Ralston & Schillo, Attorneys (1979 County Tax) 118 E. Lincoln Ave. McDonald, Pa. 15057 District: Robinson District No: 550 - Section No: 017 - Parcel No: 025-1 Amount: $41.26 4. Gary C. & Emily Hall (1978 County Tax) 419 Cedar Drive Washington, Pa. 15301 District: South Strabane - Deed Book: 1767-0255 District No: 600 - Section No: 7 - Parcel No: 4-1-7 Amount: $128.71 5. C-E Credit Union (1979 County Tax) 517 East Main Street Monongahela, Pa. 15063 District: Monongahela 1st Ward District No: 420 - Section No: 4- Parcel No: 1-4 Amount: $14.40 6. Clara Willhoyte (1979 County Tax) R. D. 3, Box 64 Burgettstown, Pa. 15021 District: Smith District No: 570 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 24 Amount: $31.16 7. Raymond & Genevieve P. Egbert (1979 County Tax) 718 Highland Avenue Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 District: Canonsburg 1st Ward District No: 090 - Section No: 38 - Parcel No:,1-2 Amount: $7.84 8. Timothy Jr. & Mary Jmhnson (1979 County Tax) 158 Park Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Washington 5th District No: 750 - Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 6 Amount: $1.17 9. Martha A. Collins (1977 County Tax) 965 Bushwick Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. 11221 District: Bentleyville District No: 040 - Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 99-1-18 Amount: $12.21 10. Byzantine Catholic Parish 515 W. Main Street (1979 County Tax) Monongahela, Pa. 15063 District: Monongahela 3rd Ward District No: 440 - Section No: 9 - Parcel No: 3-2 Amount: $30.67 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion,carried unanimously. Meeting recessed: 10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF EQUIPMENT FOR CENTERVILLE CLINICS, INC. - DETOX PROGRAM Barbara Davis of the Controller's Office opened and read the following bids: 1. Gordon Office Equipment, Inc. Jefferson Court Plaza Washington, Pa. 15301 Total amount of bid: $4,012.79 A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. MINUTE B❑❑K 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 the foregoing bid 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: u i.