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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 16 - 4-15-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 119 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS r u Minute No. 16 Office of the County Commissio Washington, Pa., April 15, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan. Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady, Solicitor Diamond, and Mr. Charles A. Gillespie. Chairman stated for the record that two Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and the County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman Morgan asked that everyone in attendance at today's meeting to stand and observe a moment of silence in memory of Commissioner Flynn. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I would just like to say that the loss of Mr. Flynn is a loss to all of us including the Board of County Commissioners. His hard work and dedication will be missed. During the four years although we have not seen eye to eye on a lot of issues, I think most of our differences were legitimate opinions of either of us. I would ask the Chairman to declare a thirty day period of mourning at which time the flags of the County institutions be flown at half mast in memory of Mr. Flynn's long and dedicated service to the County. Mr. Morgan: The Chair so declares a thirty day mourning and the flags flown at half mast. I too, would like to add some comments. Mr. Flynn was always a hard working public servant. The last nine years that I have been in county government, I don't believe Mr. Flynn ever left the Courthouse until long after working hours when the Courthouse was closed. In the three months that I have been Chairman of the Board, I realize how hard �.he worked the last twelve years. Just a few days ago, Mr. Flynn and I had discussed the problem that each Commissioner has in looking after particular assigned projects) in the county government, and he agreed to take control and look after all of flood control projects for the County. In other words, after ninety days we had just began to function as a three man team. His experience and expertise in all the facets of county government will be greatly missed by this Board. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or "'omissions to Minute #15, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, secondedd by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 15 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: checks: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following 10 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS (1) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #61-722483 dated 4/7/76 Indochinese Refugees - Acct. 6-B-5 (a) Maintenance $403.00 (b) Clothing 80.00 (c) Miscellaneous 40.00 (d) Co. Admin. Costs 26.15 (5%) TOTAL $549.15 (2) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #41-1250209 dated 4/7/76 Foster Home Institutional Care Payment - Invoice #744 for January, 1976 - Acct. 6-B-5 - $5917.55 (3) First National Bank - 30 day investment @ 5% Interest Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Ck. #085297 dated 4/12/76 Principle $675,000.00 Ck. #51655 dated 4/12/76 Interest 3,051.37 TOTAL $678,051.37 (4) Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #775473 dated 4/12/76 Weekend Investment at 4% Interest - General Fund Acct. Principle $600,000.00 Interest 200.00 TOTAL 600,200.00 (5) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #21-726696 dated 4/3/76 Final" payment for Action Grant as per contract. This Grant is Federal Monies 75-A542 under the Crime Control Act of 1973 - Part C - Acct. 6-B-29 $2500.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bills for the Board's consideration and approval: (1) Farview State Hospital - $1054.00 Remarks: Concerning the first bill, Mr. Brady explained that this was for two full pay patients for 31 days for the month of March. Mr. Brady stated that we pay this at the rate of $75.00 per patient per day and the monies owing to them is $1054. Pair. Brady also added that we had a credit outstanding on this matter. Mr. Morgan: $75.00 per day? That is our share? There is no matching funds from any other level of government? Mr. Brady: No sir. That is what we pay. Mr. Paluso: I would like to comment on that. That comes out to $27,000 a year per person. Surely we could hire a psychiatrist to keep them intheir homes for $27,000 a year. I would ask that the Chief Clerk, over our signatures, direct a letter to Farview and to the state department responsible for its operation stating that we have long since reached our ability or inclination to pay these kind of prices in state institutions, and advise them that we are no longer able to pay $27,000 a year to support someone in a state institution. Mr. Morgan: The Chief Clerk is so directed, and we will see what sort of answer we get back. (2) Industrial Appraisal Co. - $685.00 (3) McDonald Assoc. (2) - $1922.26 (4) McMahon & Kenneth Insurance - $835.00 (5) Zeman & Zeman - $5662.15 Remarks: Concerning the bill from McMahon & Kenneth Insurance, Mr. Paluso stated that this bill is for the new maintenance building at Mingo Creek Park and it also provides another policy for insurance for valuable papers stored in the Courthouse and various other offices that we have never had insured in the past. Mr. Paluso congratulated Mr. McMahon on the thorough job of reviewing our insurance needs to see that we are properly insured and not over or under insured as in the past. MINUTE BOOK 14 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTOWCOUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MlCHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 Concerning the bill from Zeman & Zeman, Mr. Morgan asked the Chief Clerk what time period this covered. Mr. Brady stated that there were separate time sheets from November 1, 1975 to December 31, 1975 and then again through January 1, 1976 to March 31, 1976 and that there was_ also some time sheets back into 1974 starting in June 21, 1974 to July 8, 1974. Mr. Paluso: I would move that these bills be paid with the notation that I mentioned concerning Farview State Hospital and also regarding Zeman & Zeman, that this bill be paid condition upon your checking the previous bills submitted by Mr. Zeman in 1975 because supposedly the 1974 time sheets you refer to were covered in that. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the foregoing bills be approved for payment as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated April 8, 1976 from the Governor's Justice Commission regarding Volunteers In Probation, Application No. SW-75-C-9C-8-428. Said letter enclosed a check for federal funds in the amount of $2,500 which is the final payment on this particular application. Mr. Brady then stated that the County has been asked to support the Volunteers In Probation Program for a period of 12 months starting July 1, 1976. Mr. Brady added that this is the new contract for Volunteers In Probation and the final application. Mr. Brady also stated that the County's General Fund figure would be $7467.00• Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the application for the final year of funding for the Volunteers In Probation Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read the following memorandum from Charles A. Gillespie, Budget Director, concerning the Volunteers In Probation Program and directed to the Board of Commissioners. The following course of action is recommended to bring the Volunteer In Probation into the County budget and subject the program to the same fiscal control as other County depart- ments: 1. Transfer from Account 203-2-9, Juvenile Detention Home, to Account 639 Volunteer In Probation the amount of $7222.00 2. Transfer from the present Volunteeer In Probation checking account at Pittsburgh National Bank, the balance of $544.41 to Account 639 Volunteer In Probation. 3. Authorize the payment of back wages to Ms. Valda B. Perkins for the period January 2, 1976 thru April 15, 1976 in the gross amount of $2272.24, the net amount of the back pay will be $1854.08. 4. Effective with the approval date of the above 12 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN. MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS recommendations Volunteer In Probation will function the same as any other County department, expenditures will be on the voucher -check system and purchases will be handled through the Purchasing Office and employees will report and account for their time the same as other County employees. 5. All of the above recommendations have been cleared with the Controller's Office and meets with their approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the suggestions and recommendations made by Mr. Charles Gillespie as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice dated April 12, 1976 from the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments announcing that the April meeting of the Council of Governments will be held on Thursday night, April 22, 1976, 7:30 p.m. at the COG Office. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request dated April 7, 1976 from Evelyn Comstock of the Domestic Relations Office, to attend the P.A.P.P.C. Annual Training Institute and Business Meeting on May 2-5, 1976 at Chatham Center, Pittsburgh. Ms. Comstock also stated that she was the Secretary for the Southwest Area Council and would like to attend. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the request made by Evelyn Comstock as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated April 9, 1976 from Louise Abel of Child Welfare Services. Said letter stated that James E. Henry, Caseworker Supervisor II will be,.Teceiving a salary increase effective April 5, 1976 from an annual salary of $13,907.00 to $14,611.00, based upon his Performance Evaluation Report signed by the Chairman of the -County Commissioners. Concerning the Washington County Airport, Mr. Paluso recommended that the Board approve the creation of a non-paying, non -reimbursed Airport Advisory Board whose function would be to receive complaints and make recommendations to the Board and to the fixed base operator on various improvements and corrections that are needed at the Airport. Mr. Paluso then suggested that this Board begin immediately and serve at the pleasure of the County Commissioners. Mr. Paluso recommended the following persons be appointed as members of the Airport Advisory Board. Jon L. DePoe 535 Broad Street Washington, PA 15301 wm . M . Barney R. D. 1 Prosperity, PA 15329 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - MALCOLM L. MORGAN,'MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I� L 1 Douglas Dunham 625 Miranda Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Bob Rauch Jetcraft, Inc. Don Ligman Commissioners Office Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the creation of the Airport Advisory Board as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the five persons recommended by Mr. Paluso be appointed as members for the Airport Advisory Board. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I would like the Chief Clerk to direct a letter to each of these gentlemen advising them of their appointment, and we would request the results of each of their meetings. Mr. Morgan: I commend you Mr. Paluso. The people who are using the Airport - every day are the people who can best report back to us as to what the deficien- cies are out there. I commend you on your approach to the problems that we have had at the Airport. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: it 15 IKI , 1976