HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 184 - 8-30-1979 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 483
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 184
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., August 30, 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 Porter; Coroner Jackson;
Keery McAmbley, Industrial Development; Paul Hankison, Hankison Corporation;
Barbara Senich, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob Sabot, WKEG;
Becky Andrews, Daily Herald.
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. 183, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 183,
be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Keery McAmbley presented an Option Agreement for ratification by the
County Commissioners with the Hankison Corporation, which is implementing a plan
to consolidate and expand their operations on property adjacent to the Old Mens
Home. Said Agreement involves approximately seven acres of land and give§ the
Hankison Corporation a period of six months with the right to renew. Mr.
McAmbley explained that the right to renew for an additional six months and the
right of first refusal on the remaining property in the area was not included
in the initial drafting of the Agreement, but would be incorporated into the
final draft. Mr. Paul Hankison, President of the Hankison Corporation, gave a
brief explanation on how the company plans to consolidate and expand their
operations in this area, which will reduce their costs and enable them to remain:
more competitive and provide more employment opportunities for the County.
Mr. McAmbley added that the purchase price for this particular land is $15,000
an acre, and the County will retain the coal rights.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso noted that Washington County has been in competition with other sta
for the Hankison operations and expressed the County's appreciation that they
have decided to stay in this area.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Option Agreement with Hankison Corporation, subject to the revisions as outlined
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF -COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Atlantic Aviation Corp. - Rent - Ohio Valley Piper Sales
$500.00
2. Commonwealth of PA - Detoxification Program - Acct. 6-b-30
$12,573.00
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. Michael Baker Jr., Inc. - $320.00
2. Donald Lewis - $30.00
3. Fayette County - $9,834.81
4. Soil Conservation Service - $368.62
5. Instructors used in conjunction with EMT Refresher Training:
(a) Mrs. Adella Mueller - $189.00
(b) Miss Monica Bingiel - $126.00
(c) Mr. David Stark - $63.00
(d) Mr. Park Crosier - $105.00
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 presented four (4) On the Job Training Contracts which are
part of the TEAM Program with Community Action, with the following companies;
Estok Construction Company
(total cost of
contract -
$4,160.00)
Unity Builders
(total cost of
contract -
$2,080.00)
Kuhn's Roofing
(total cost of
contract -
$5,200.00)
Taylor Rental
(total cost 6f
contract -
$1,820.00)
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
four (4) OJT Contracts.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following requests for travel
authorization:
Donald Ligman - to travel to Fort Indiantown
Joseph Giecek Gap EMA Warehouse Facility
Commissioner's Office to pick up replacement items
for County Aid Station Supply
Unit
Sept. 5 & 6
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMYSSIONERS
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Dushan Nicksick
Bridge Department
Richard Glance
Planning Commission
Margaret Pennline
Personnel Office
Richard P. Brady
Commissioner's Office
Ferdal Littleton
Fred Johns
Sheriff's Office
- to attend Regional Meeting
on the Federal Bridge Program
in Pittsburgh
October 4
to attend the Urban Design
Conference in Philadelphia
October 17 - 20
to attend Workshop on Costs
in Labor Demands and Contracts
in Monroeville, Pa.
Sept. 25 & 26
to attend the Annual Convention
for Deputy Sheriffs' Association
Sept. 28 - 30
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the foregoi
travel requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk noted that the roof of the boiler house which is connected
to the Jail is in need of repair, but was not included in the original repair
project on the Jail. He presented a,proposal from Gandy Interval of Washington
in the amount of $2,430.00 for this repair work. Mr. Gilmore stated that
Gandy Interval has agreed to receive payment after the first of next year.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the proposal
from Gandy Interval as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding Liquid Fuels, the Chief Clerk presented two (2) Applications
for County Aid - Hopewell Township, $20,000 and Canton Township, $6,000.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
County Aid Applications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk announced that the Courthouse would be closed on Monday,
September 3, 1979, in observance of Labor Day.
Mr. Paluso announced that the Detoxification Program is now in
operation At the Centerville Clinic and is available to local police and
government units and individuals for the purpose of detoxification for
drug and alcohol related problems. He urged anyone who is in need of these
services to take advantage of this facility, which is the first of its kind
in this area.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M, PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
August 30 1979
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CHIEF CLERK
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