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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 4 - 1-22-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I J Minute No. 4 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 22, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan. Mr. Flynn entered the meeting later. Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; County Solicitor Diamond; Mr. John Drake of the Washington Area Senior Citizens Center; Mr. John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and Associates, Inc., and Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter. Chairman stated for the record that Mr. Paluso., and he, Chief Clerk Brady and Solicitor Diamond were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 3, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 3 be approved Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Government Study Commission - Mr. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore stated that he wanted to make it a matter of record that he delivered a certified and original copy of the report and recommended charter to the Chief Clerk's Office. Mr. Gilmore stated that each member of the Board will receive a copy of the report and recommendations. Mr. Gilmore also stated that they are going to make arrangements to have it printed and that he will bring this information to the Board for bidding. Mr. Gilmore stated that there are a lot of good things in the report and there are a lot of things that people are going to be against, but they think that it is a pretty good concept of government for the County of Washington. Mr. Gilmore stated that if the Government Study Commission can be of any service in the future, they are available. Old Business: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Investment - ck. # 724379 Principle Interest TOTAL $100, 000. 00 $ 44.44 $100, 044.44 2. Amanati & Tucci Insurance Agency - Credit Due County - $2, 274.00 3. Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - For Senior Citizens Center Program to Washington County Adult Welfare Services - ck. # 1280 $1, 499. 98 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care - Contract #2915 ck. #428719 - $13, 437. 85 5. Pittsburgh National Bank - 30 day investment - 1974 Bond Issue Account - Certificate of Deposit # 1347 - ck. # 724448 Principle $2, 550, 000. 00 Interest $ 12, 077. 08 TOTAL $2, 562, 077. 08 6. First National Bank - 30 day investment - Parks and Recreation Fund - Certificate of Deposit # 8632 cks. #080950 and #47337 Principle $200, 000. 00 Interest $ 990.68 TOTAL $200, 990. 68 7. First National Bank - 30 day investment - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund - Certificate of Deposit #8634 - cks. #080949 and #47339 Principle $250, 000. 00 Interest $ 1,167.81 TOTAL $251, 167. 81 R emarks : Mr. Paluso asked if these have all` been reinvested immediately. Chief Clerk stated that they have been. and approval: for payment. Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration 1. State Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs $50. 00 2. Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners - $1, 100. 00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the bills be approved Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Commissioner Flynn, Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters, and Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence from the Washington Association of Downtown Enterprisers which stated that they will be holding their annual Krazy Daze events in Downtown Washington on April 29, 30, and May 1, 1976. Said letter further stated that last year, the Art Association held an "art show" at the Court- house, and requested that they be permitted to hold the show again this year. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board inform the Washington Association of Downtown Enterprisers that we would be happy to grant their request to have the art show in the Courthouse during the Krazy Daze events. Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that last year we let them know that we are not responsible for the exhibits. Mr. Flynn stated that they put protective guards on them in the evening. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then read a letter dated January 12, 1976, from the Washington - Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, which stated that since the 1976 Budget will not be adopted until February 15, they would like to request an advancement on the first quarterly allocation for the months of January, February and March in the amount of $4, 000 to meet salaries and operating expenses. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize the advancement of $4, 000 to the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk next read a letter dated January 14, 1976, from John E. Costello, Counselor at Law, in regards to the Washington County Hospital Authority. Said letter advised that the Washington County Hospital Authority held its organization meeting on January 5, 1976, and has selected the following named persons as officers: Mr. Alfred A. Gwaley Chairman Mrs. Gwendolen Simmons Vice -Chairman Mr. Lawrence S. Cook Treasurer Rev. Richard Richards Secretary Dr. Harold M. Cherkin Assistant Secretary -Treasurer Mr. John E. Costello Solicitor Mr. Ralph Lynch Bond Counsel Said letter further advised that Mellon Bank N.A. has been designated as Trustee for the Authority when a project has been developed, and that the groundbreaking for the new hospital for the Mon Valley is scheduled for March 16, 1976. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval four (4) On -the -Job Training Contracts with the Automotive Services Council of Pennsylvania, for William H. Cass, Bradley D. Sowers, Norman A. Baker and Jim Griffith as Mechanics. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the Board approve and execute the four (4) On -the -Job Training Contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then advised the Board of the resignation of Marie Kohn, R.N. , at the County Home for Aged Women, due to personal reasons. Said resignation becomes effective on February 2, 1976. 4 MINUTE BOOK • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk then advised the Board of a request dated January 15, 1976, from Margaret Burns, Administrator of the County Home for Aged Women, to attend a Utiliza- tion Review Seminar to be held on February 5 and 6, 1976, at Hershey, Pa. Mrs. Burns stated that this seminar would be beneficial to her in their Utilization Review planning. Said seminar would necessitate two nights lodging plus the registration fee. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mrs. Burns be permitted to attend the Utilization Review Seminar on February 5 and 6, 1976, in Hershey, Pa., as per above. Roll call vote taken: , Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Dental Bid - Extended Care Facility County Solicitor Diamond stated that this bid has been reviewed by Wallover & Mitchell, Inc., and that he has a letter dated January 21, 1976, from Thomas R. Bontemp:), Business Manager, who indicates that he has reviewed the bid documents and finds them to be in order. Mr. Bontempo recommended that the contract for dental equipment be awarded to Triangle Dental Equipment Co., on the basis of their low base bid. Mr. Bon - tempo also stated that the awarding of this bid would save the County $544.00. Mr. Diamond then recommended that the bid be awarded to Triangle Dental Equipment Co., according to the recommendation of the architect. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the bid for Dental Equip- ment for the Extended Care Facility be awarded to Triangle Dental Equipment Co.; this being the lowest and only reponsible bid received in accordance with specifications. This action based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor. (It was recommended that Triangle Dental Equipment Co., and the architect be so notified.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then requested authorization to borrow $1, 500, 000 from Pittsburgh National Bank on a takedown basis according to the quotation submitted by them. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chief Clerk be authorized to borrow up to $1, 500, 000 in Tax Anticipation borrowing as needed on a take- down basis. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 F MINUTE B 0 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL,V"IA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chairman stated that in order to keep the County functioning on its various Boards, it is necessary to make some appointments solely in the Commissioners' realm. Chairman then recommended the following appointments: Washington -Greene County Community Action Board - all three Commissioners Director of Civil Defense of Washington County - Michael R. Flynn Washington -Greene County MH/MR Board - Malcolm L. Morgan Washington County 4-H Development Fund Board - Edward M. Paluso Senior Citizens Advisory Committee - Edward M. Paluso Mid -Mon Valley Council of Governments - Malcolm L. Morgan Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning - Malcolm L. Morgan Commission Chairman also noted that Mr. Flynn was recently re -appointed in December to serve on the Soil Conservation Board. Remarks: Mr. Flynn declined the nomination for the Director of Civil Defense. Chairman stated that this position will be filled at a later date. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded 1py Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the appointments as per above with the exception of Mr. Flynn as Director of Civil Defense. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Flynn then stated that there is a meeting of the MH/MR Board on Monday, and stated that he assumed that Chairman Morgan will be attending this meeting. Chairman stated that he would be present. Solicitor: County Solicitor Diamond stated that he has received a copy of the Financial Statement of the Real Estate Department presented by Louis Furman, Director, which he submitted for the record as follows: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Financial Statement for 1975 Balance, January 1, 1975 Deposits TOTAL DEPOSITS (11) Disbursements BALANCE, December 31, 1975 Balance as per bank statement December 31, 1975 Less Ottt8tanding checks By: Louis Furman, Director BALANCE ON HAND, December 31, 1975 $71, 902.44 20,217. 13 92, 119.57 -30, 014. 09 62, 105.48 62, 174.43 - 68.95 $62, 105.48 (continued) G MINUTE BOOK 860Afl OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (=) Disbursements: Recorder of Deeds $ 1,774.85 Prothonotary 2,478.00 County 9,405.03 School Districts 12, 929. 67 Townships, Boroughs and Cities 3,241.54 Refunds to unsuccessful bidders 185.00 $30, 014. 09 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County Solicitor be authorized to petition the Court of Common Pleas for its approval to sell at Private Sale the following described properties to the following named persons, for the sum or price set opposite the same, plus the costs in each case. ITEM ORIGINAL BIDDER 1 Sawyer, Ronnie and Donna, his wife 219 Second Street California, PA 15419 2 Lomax, Fannie M. and James V. Lomax, Jr. P.O. Box 177 Donora, PA 15033 3 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306, Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 4 Mills, William C. and Lillie M. Box 402, R.D.# 1 Monongahela, PA 15063 5 Sluciak, Dennis C. R. D. # 2, Box 239 Canonsburg, PA 15317 6 Grimes, H. Terry R. D. # 2 Washington, PA 15301 7 Miller, Alan James Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 DISTRICT & DESCRIPTION CALIFORNIA BOROUGH (PO) Washington County (FO) Darulla, Wilma One Acre of Surf. Adj. Wilson DB 864-123 CARROLL TOWNSHIP (PO) Washington County (FO) Benson, Sophie Lots 200-201 Eldora Add.3 DB 937-38 (PO) Washington County (FO) Cowen, James C. Est. & Heirs Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Vineyard Plan DB 1260, Page 239 (13-7-222 to 225) (PO) Washington County (FO) Johnson, Clark B. & Florence S. Lots 107 and 108 Eldora Plan, No. 1 DB 1274, Page 95 (13-12-248) CECIL TOWNSHIP (PO) Washington County (FO) Lewis, Joseph & Jennie 2 Sty Shngl Hse Lot 76 - 0.123 acre of surf DB 1246, Page 98 COAL CENTER (PO) Washington County (FO) Ailes, Nellie Estate 5.51 Acre of Surface Belle Vernon Road DB 1245, Page 365 (19-4-25) (Subject to easement by Columbia Gas of Penna. ) FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP (PO) Washington County (FO) Dolinsky, Nick Lots 18, 19, 20, 21 Blk 11, Lockview Terr. Plan DB 1146, Page 182 PRICE $150. 00 $125. 00 $100. 00 $125. 00 $ 75.00 $200. 00 $100. 00 C� E 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 ITEM ORIGINA L BIDDER 8 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306 Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 9 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306 Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 10 Long, John S. R. D. # 3, Box 100B Burgettstown, PA 15021 11 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306 Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 12 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306 Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 13 Miller, Alan James Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 14 Miller, Alan James Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 15 Masters, Earl and Rose Ann, his wife Box 306 Chess Street New Eagle, PA 15067 16 Miller, Alan James Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 17 Miller, Alan James Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 DISTRICT & DESCRIPTION FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP (PO) Washington County (FO) Knoch, Byron E. Lots 26, 27 Wilson Heights DB 1245, Page 637 (32-7-670) (PO) Washington County (FO) Sklenar, Paul Lot 25, Block 2 Wilson Heights Plan DB 1245, Page 613 (32-7-717) HANOVER TOWNSHIP (PO) Washington County (FO) Gilbert, John Robert and Jeanette Pt. Lot 11 Deed Book 14.46; Page 228 (34-1-64) MONONGAHELA. 2ND WARD (PO) Washington County (FO) Billen, J.M. One vacant Lot Rear Vine Street Deed Book 1006, Pg. 700 (43-15-26) PRICE $ 50.00 i 11 75.00 (PO) Washington County 50.00 (FO) McGrew, Kenneth & Carole Pt Lot 1 2 Sty Fr Hse DB 1292, Page 631 (42-12-47) (PO) Washington County (FO) Scrave, Joseph One Lot, Leyda Plan Deed Book 1292, Page --635 (43-16-28) (PO) Washington County (FO) White, Frank S. and Alberta M. Lots 2 and 3 Deed Book 1332, Page 246 City Desc: Lots 6 and 7 Garden Street NEW EAGLE BOROUGH (PO) Washington County (FO) Louttit, Albert & Della M. A Plot of ground on Dry Run Road Frame Bldg DB 1246, Page 219 50.00 50.00 100.00 (PO) Washington County 50.00 (FO) Stunert, Edward G. Lot 261 West Monongahela Plan DB 1246, Page 223 (48-23-4) (PO) Washington County 75.00 (FO) Weiss, Charles B. and Caroline Lots 8 & 9, Blk 9 Riverview Plan Deed Book 1146, Page 158 8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS ITEM ORIGINAL BIDDER DISTRICT & DESCRIPTION PRICE NORTH FRANKLIN TWP. 18 Johns, Merl C. and (PO) Washington County $100.00 A3dine, B. , his wife (FO) Bruce, Vincent 1400 Overlook Drive a/k/a Calvin V. Bruce Est. Washington, PA 15301 Lot 4 One Sty Fr Hse DB 1585, Pg. 266 (51-2-182) SMITH TOWNSHIP 19 Bashioum, Bobbette (PO) Washington County 50.00 P. O. Box 295 (FO) Campbell, A. V. Slovan, PA 15078 Lot 288 DB 1353, Page 586 (57-8-613) 20 Long, J. M. (PO) Washington County 50.00 R. D. # 3, Box 100B (FO) Gromacki, Telesfor T. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Est. and Heirs Lot 105 Sheds DB 1406, Page 284 (57-8-428) 21 Long, J. M. (PO) Washington County 50.00 R. D. # 3, Box 100B (FO) Ripko, Joseph & Elizabeth Burgettstown, PA 15021 Lot 294 Dunbar Plan or Potts Plan DB 1260, Page 467 (57-8-661) SOUTH STRABANE• TWP. 22 McKinney, Alberta (PO) Washington County 100.00 1216 North Main Street (FO) Burton, William D. & Martha Washington, PA 15301 Lots 124, 125 DB 1585, Page 258 WEST BROWNSVILLE BOROUGH 23 Grago, ,John Jr., and (PO) Washington County 100.00 Cheryl L. , his wife (FO) Foley, George D. & Martha M. 11360 Cherry Hill Road Lots 154, 155 Beltsville, MD 20705 Railroad Street DB 1260, Page 539 (67-6-80-81) WEST PIKE RUN TWP. 24 Hoggan, Edward (PO) Washington County 50.00 Cresent Heights (FO) Woods, Bessie c/o Emma W. Daisytown, PA 15427 Caldwell 2 Sty Dbl Fr Hse Lot - 0.133 acre of surf. DB 1585, Page 250 (70-12-270) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Flynn stated for the record that he has served on the MH/MR Board for the past two years and that he will be attending the meeting on Monday. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: January 22 1976 ATTEST: ' CHIEF CLERK sh