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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 177 - 7-5-1979 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS I n Minute No.177 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 5, 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; William Sember, Planning Commission; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; J. Bracken Burns, Emergency Medical Services; Ron Edwards, Area Agency on Aging; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter. 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. 176, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 176, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority presented a Resolution for the Board's consideration accepting provisions of a Grant Agreement authorized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke also presented a Resolution which would approve the Charleroi Fallowfield Avenue Redevelopment Proposal #2 for highrise housing for the elderly. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore- - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOL54 L. MORGAN. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS William P. Sember, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, presented an Application for a grant for the Board's approval which will be made to the state Department of Community Affairs which is administering the Energy Impacted Area Development Assistance Program in the Commonwealth for the Farmers Home Administration (FHA). Mr. Sember stated that the $25,000 grant will be used to study the feasibility of new housing development in a large area of the county determined to be energy impacted because of the volume of coal produced. He displayed a map indicating where the vast majority of coal is produced in Washington County, and he added that the survey would also indicate the effectiveness of existing sewer and water systems and transportation facilities. Mr. Sember stated that the ultimate goal of the study would be to make a case with the Department of Community Affairs and the FHA so that additional monies could be obtained to pursue the project to a successful conclusion. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing application to the Department of Community Affairs. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sember then presented an Ordinance for adoption by the Board enrolling the County in the Local Economic Revitalization and Tax Assistance Act (LERTA). Mr. Sember reported that the Act was passed by the state legislature in 1977 and provides local municipalities with the authority to grant certain tax exemptions for business improvements in defined areas of the community. Mr. Sember stated that the first couple of years is the most crucial period for many new businesses, and that a temporary deferment of local taxes would provide them a better opportunity to survive. He added that it is assumed that improvements will eventually result in high property value, and therefore, generate more local tax dollars. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Ordinance. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the nationwide effort to reduce gasoline consumption, Mr. Sember requested -authorization to distribute a car pooling questionnaire, which is published by the Southwestern Pennsylvania. Regi0wb1-_-_,Z14A4Xng Commission, among County employees. Mr. Sember stated that the completed forms will be sent to the SPRPC offices in Pittsburgh, where they will be fed into a computer and groupings of employees by residence, work schedules, etc. will be provided. F I L� 'MINUTE BOOK` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON 'COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 1 �J Old Business: Regarding the bid received for certain equipment for the Centerville Clinics, Inc. Drug and Alcohol Program, Mr. Derrico recommended that the bid be awarded to Gordon Office Equipment. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the Contract for certain equipment for the Centerville Clinics, Inc. Drug & Alcohol Detox Program to GORDON OFFICE EQUIPMENT, INC., Jefferson Court Plaza, Washington, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only 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. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - Parks & Recreation Acct. Interest Earned - $154.15 2. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - Liquid Fuels Encumberance Acct. - Interest Earned - $2,362.66 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Liquid Fuels Tax Distribution for period of Dec. 1, 1978 to May 31, 1979 - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund - $266,359.38 4. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - 1974 Bond Issue Interest Earned - $140.67 5. Commonwealth of Pa. - Supplemental check for 1977 Public Utility Realty Tax collected by the State - Acct. 8-f $6,499.91 6. F.N.B. - Repurchase Agreement - General Fund Acct. Interest Earned - $4,209.27 7. U. S. Treasury Manpower Planning Program - $265,800.00 8. Atlantic Aviation Corp. - Rent - Ohio Valley Piper Sales Acct. 5-c - $500.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. - $2,075.00 2. Janet Moschetta - $200.00 3. Patrizio Art Mosaic Co. - $2,100.00 4. Adella Mueller - $98.00 5. Dave Stark - $182.00 6. Park Crosier - $28.00 7. George Levinson, Inc. - $300.00 8. George Anthou - $250.00 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. 46 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF_COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented the following bills for services as Special Deputies and noted that Court Orders had not been obtained authorizing their services. 1. James Dalesandro - $30.00 2. Richard Brezenski - $120.00 3. Don Lewis - $90.00 4. Dale -Phillips = $60.00 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Special Deputies. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - No. Motion carried. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following requests for travel authorization: Edward Jackson - to attend Private Sector Ralph Byerly Intiative Program Conference Jack Gallagher in Philadelphia Manpower Office June 26 & 27 Maria Corzaai - to attend Regional Training Lester Quinn Course in Philadelphia Manpower Office July 10 - 12 Tom Stapulis - to attend training institute John Penderville on Interviewing Skills at Juvenile Probation Montgomery County Community College in Bell, Pa., June 26 - 29 Robert Slencak - to attend conference to satisfy Health Center requirements for NHA license at State College, Pa. July 12 & 13 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel requests. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an Agreement with S. White's Sons to replace the stone steps leading to the West Beau Street entrance to the Courthouse which will cost $1,500.00. 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. Chief Clerk presented a Change Order for additional work by Bessemer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $6,430.00 for repair of the retaining wall 1 1 on Beau Street. MINUTE BOOK 441 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Change Order 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 construction of handicapped ramps and repairs to the garage building on Cherry Avenue. 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 contracts and agreements for the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program: Contracts for provider agencies for fiscal year 1979-80 Contracts for "Fee -for -Service" for Interim Care Facilities Community Living Arrangements Contracts for fiscal 1979-80 Extension Agreement between MH/MR Drugs and Alcohol and Children's Rehabilitation Center, Inc. - effective at the time when all parties involved have signed Chief Clerk also requested authorization to advertise for bids for a vehicle for the MH/MR Program, which has been approved by the State. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing contracts and agreements, and authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for one vehicle for the MH/MR Program; Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Contract with the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse for providing NIDA Statewide Service Slots. Contract. contracts: 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. Under the CETA Program, the Chief Clerk presented the following On the Job Training Contract with Bearing Services Company Classroom Contract with Washington Institute of Technology Contract with Wash. -Greene -Community Action for Team Program MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO. COMMISSIONERS Contracts for five (5) Special Projects: Chartiers-Houston School District Borough of Donora Wash. Co. Dept. of Parks & Recreation Charleroi School District Citizens Library Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Contracts. 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 the following Appropriation Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, that for the expenses of the Rehabili- tation and Resurfacing of Taxiways at the Washington County Airport for the Calendar Year 1979, the following amount is hereby appropriated from the revenues available for the Calendar Year: 1. $11,590.00 as (10%) ten per centum of the actual costs of the Project known as FAA Project Number 5-42-0101-01 for the Washington County Airport. It is also resolved that any resolution, or part of resolution, conflicting with this resolution be, and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this resolution. Passed by the Board of Commissioners this 28th day of June „ 1979. And further, it is also resolved that the Chairman, Malcolm L. Morgan, or in his absence, Edward M. Paluso, as Vice Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all legal documents concerning FAA Project Number 5-42-0101-01 at the Washington County Airport. /s/ Edward M. Paluso Vice Chairman Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Appropriation Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested approval to contract with Urish Goldstein & Popeck, Certified Public Accountants, to perform an independent audit for the Washington County Children & Youth Social Service Agency's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1978. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing contractual arrangements with Urish Goldstein & Popeck. Roll call vote taken:` Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. n E P MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMt$SIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Redevelopment Authority for their third quarterly budget allocation in the amount of $29,375.00 for 1979. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Washington County Fair Board has requested approval for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $6,800.00 for repair of the horse barn and $3,248.00 for repair of Exhibit Hall No. 1. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing expenditure of funds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Also regarding the Washington County Fair, the Chief Clerk informed the Board that emergency repairs are needed for the which has to be grandstands completed prior to the beginning of the Fair. Mr. Brady added that the estimated cost for this work mould be $3,248.00. Solicitor Derrico stated that he had reviewed the matter and that since this was an emergency situation the repairs would not have to be placed for bids. He added that he had also checked into liability insurance and recommended that the Board approve the repairs. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing emergency repairs on the grandstands at the Washington County Fair. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 10:45 P.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR; a. Leasing of One Utility Van for the Washington County Employment and Training Agency b. Furnishing and Delivery of One Hydralic Extrication Tool for Emergency Medical Services c. Transientual Services and/or Transientual Training for CETA Public Service Employees Barbara Davis of the Controller's Office opened and read the following bids: a. Leasing of One Utility Van 1. Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. 470 Washington Road Washington, Pa. 15301 Total amount of bid: $13,325.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract for the Leasing of One Utility Van for the Washington County Employment and Training Agency to PANKOPF FORD SALES, INC., 470 Washington Road, Washington, Pa. for the amount set forth in their bid; this beigg the lowest and only bid received in accordance with specifications. , 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. b. Furnishing and Delivery of One Hydralic Extrication Tool 1. Arthur C. Page Associates, Inc. 204 4th Street Dravosburg, Pa. 15034 Total amount of bid: $7,100.00 - Bid No. 1 $5,639.00 - Bid No. 2 A bid bond in the amount of $750.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Robert J. Lype 106 Pleasant Hills Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15236 c. Total amount of bid: $7,695.00 A certified check in the amount of $770.00 accompanied the bid. Transientual Services and/or Transientual Traini Public Service Employees 1. Management Decisions, Inc. 182 Columbia Avenue Vandergrift, Pa. 15690 Total amount of bid: $21,000.00 2. Washington -Greene Community Action Corp. 2198 N. Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Total amount of bid: $14l';058.10 3. Raymond M. Pecuch 195 Hillcrest Drive California, Pa. 15419 Total amount of bid: $3,150.00 4. Washington Institute of Technology, Inc. 110 S. Main Street, Washington, Pa. 15301 Total amount of bid: $17,875.00 - $3,775.00 5. SAM Consulting, Inc. 7824 Mark Drive Verona, Pa. 15147 Total amount of bid: $68,250.00 for CETA Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids for the Hydralic Tool and Transientual Services 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: 11