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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 19 - 5-6-1976 - COMMISSIONER3 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONT�ER��..S��M„##Tj���,��,r�,,_`'-��11 WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA re MALCOLM L. MORGAN J�bdKii�LXAk EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 19 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 6, 1976 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; County Solicitor Diamond; Mr. Charles Gillespie, Budget Director; Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent; John Cadez, Englehardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes; Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and the County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 18, each member having received a copy. Moaned by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 18 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman stated that he would like to make a few comments in welcom- ing Mr. Gilmore to the Board. Mr. Morgan stated that Mr. Gilmore comes to the Board with a wide background of experience in the Commissioners Office and was sure that he could add greatly in solving many of the County's problems. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks 1. Michael George - Receipts from April 10-April 17, 1976 Checks - $195.00 - Currency - $510.00 - Coin - $5.50 Parks and Recreation Acct. - $710.50 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - Ck. #823185 dated 4/30/76 5 day investment @ 4% interest - General Fund Principle $500,000.00 Interest $ 166.67 TOTAL$500,169-.-ff 3. Pittsburgh National Bank - Ck. #823184 dated 4/30/76 30 day investment @ 4 7/8% interest - C.D. 1408 General Fund Principle $600,000.00 Interest $ 2,437.50 TOTAL $602,437.50 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. M & M Equipment Sales Co. - Burgettstown-Slovan Project $17,341.27 2. Cole Layer Trumble Co. - data processing services $9,766.66 3. Washington County Extended Care Facility: McAnallen Brothers $151,414.97 Limbach Company 35,862.50 MINUTE BOOK 137 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA i)avid L. Gilmore Aw MALCOLM L. MORGAN, JjQ$$�„Ta, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS i� 11 1 Sherry & O'Leary $64,403.35 Baldwin Electric Co. 60,209.85 Gateway Kitchen 5,032.80 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bills be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated the next item -,of business concerns the Washington unty Airport and asked Mr. Paluso to further elaborate on this matter. Paluso: What we have here is a proposal from the Washington Fence Company install 240 feet of fence at a cost of $1216.00. This is part of the require- nts at the Airport to stop the civilian traffic from driving on taxiways, run- ys, the apron of the Airport and thbough the gas pits. (Mr. Paluso then referred to a drawing and layout of the Airport where the fence is to be located,) I have looked these proposals over. I have three of them. The $1216.00 one happens to be the highest, however, the size and weight of the fence is only a difference of $56.00, and I think it is well worth the extra $56.00 to get the heavier post and fence because we are ing to have to have gates on there and those gates are going to have to func hopefully, for a long time. I would recommend that we approve the proposal for $1216.00 which is for installation and costs. In -'this way we will have this project down to the one easement and the replacement of the one obstruction p6ld. We will then have this job completed as far as the upgrading to meet the FAA regulations. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the proposal by Washington Fence Company as per above. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: In other words, we have one more step more or less to accomplish before we get our $9,000 which the FAA has been holding since 1968. Mr. Paluso: And there is a possibility that we will be reimbursed 30% of this. This is new construction and work at the Airport. Roll -7call -=vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated April 30, 1976 from the Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., regarding the Race Trac at the Fair Grounds. Said letter stated that the Board of Directors was interested in leasing the Race Track when it becomes available, along with the rest of the Fair Grounds. Said letter also requested a meeting with the Chief Clerk to work out the details of the lease. Remarks: 0 138 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN,.3YC7dX$CACIRIXHDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Morgan recommended that the Chief Clerk set up a meeting with the Fair Board next week to discuss their proposal. Mr. Paluso informed the Chief Clerk and Mr. Gilmore of,an:.invitation to attend the groundbreaking ceremonies and luncheon of the Monongahela Valley Hospital on May 17, 1976. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated April 17, 1976 from the Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., requesting the Annual contribution of $4,000.00 for the 1976 Washington County Fair to be held the weak of August 16 "'21st. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: This is a budget item. Our total allocation to the fairs is $5,000. $1,000 goes to the West Alexander Fair and $4,000 to the Washington County Fair. Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 3, 1976 from Ruby Taylor, Xerox Operator informing the Board of her resignation effective July 3, 1976. Mrs. Taylor expressed her enjoyment during her 20 years of employment with the County of Washington and thanked the Commissioners. Remarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that at the appropriate time the Chief Clerk be instructed to send Mrs. Taylor a letter of appreciation. Mr. Paluso also added that Mrs. Taylor has been a loyal and dedicated worker and will be hard to replace. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 3, 1976 from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. regarding the Extended Care Facility for Washington County. Said letter enclosed a letter dated April 9, 1976 from Mr. John A. Higgins, R.A., of the Department of Health, which summarized his inspection of the partially completed subject structure, on April 6, 1976. Said letter also stated that the facility meets or exceeds all requirements of the Department of Health with one (1) exception in regards to providing a visual fire alarm signal in addition to the audio alarm which is presently installed. Said letter stated that they had taken the liberty to request a quotation from Baldwin Electric Company, Inc., Electrical Contractors for the project, to install a visual alarm system, which will consist of 33 ceiling mounted visual alarm stations which would flash simultaneously with the audio fire alarm system, at a cost of $7,900.00 including all labor and materials. Chief Clerk stated that this system would be for those patients who are deaf. Chief Clerk also stated that the requirement is not in yet, but it is expected to be a requirement of the American National Standars (ANSI) Specification. Mr. Brady added that if we do it now, it will save us additional expense later. Mr. Brady also stated that a Change Order will be requested. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: This is an estimated cost if we do it now, but what if we do it later after the ceilings are closed. Mr. Brady: If the drop ceilings are installed prior to our installation, there will be a substantial increase in the amount mentioned. Mr. Paluso: Do you think it would be proper to authorize the architect to procee with the Change Order now, in order to expedite this matter, and pending the MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - David Gilm MALCOLM L. MORGAN,Wo�'+ e M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS recommendation of the architect, Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the proposal of $7,900.00 by Baldwin Electric Company, Inc. for the visual fire alarm system, pending the recommendation of the architect, Wallover & Mitchell as per above. Roll call note taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. * aee correction on Page 145 reaardincr t letter dated April 21, 1976 from the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division: Dear Sirs, Please be advised that in accordance with the subgrant of 1975, "Specialited and Intensive Probation", sponsored by the Governor's Justice Commission, I am in the process of expanding foster home care in Washington County to include those children who have been adjudi- cated delinquent. Because of the ever increasing cost of institutional placements, there is no doubt that this will be a viable alternative to this costly practice. In the past, the Juvenile Probation Department has sought foster placement through the Child Welfare Services of Washington County, but because of the limited number of such placements available, this course has been available infrequently. Therefore, the expansion of services through this Department will be appropriate, functional, and should result in financial savings for the county. We would be offering the same financial maintenance payments provided for Foster Home Pl&cements by Child Welfare Services, which will be reimbursible at the rate of fifty (50) percent by the Depart- ment of Welfare. There may also be some additional expense in the future for newspaper advertisements although we are contacting various county newspapers at the present time to approach this as a news item which will involve no cost. /s/ Thomas W. Stapulis Placement Supervisor Timothy R. Harrison Director Remarks: Mr. Morgan: I would like to recommend that this matter be held in abeyance until they give us further information as to exactly what they are talking about in dollars and cents when they talk about 50% reimbursement and just exactly what the scope of the program is. Mr. Gillespie, would you ask Mr. Stapulis to bring to us his further developed program to us, and then we will make a judgement on it. Chief Clerk referred to previous correspondence received regarding coal evaluation in Mingo Creek County Park. Mr. Brady stated that the scope of the proposal was to evaluate the quantity, location and quality of coal in the Park. The proposal is for drilling, testing and engineering expenses, whit%h would be in the amount of $15,950.00. Mr. Brady stated that this matter was referred to Mr. Robert Ceisler, the Solicitor for the Park. Mr. Brady then read the following letter dated May 5, 1976 from Mr. Ceisler:and directed to the Board of Commissioners: Gentlemen: I recommend that Geo-Mechanics, Inc., be retained to perform 140 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS gyp WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAhTJ",Zj ;(&e*ARD M. PAWSO, COMMISSIONERS certain work in connection with coal in Mingo Creek Park, as more particularly detailed in their letter of February 25, 1976 to you. I feel that the information which would be developed and the testimony which would be available as a result of this work is essential to our case in the condemnation actions in connection with the Mingo Creek property. It would be sty intention to use these people as my witnesses. /s/ Robert L. Ceisler Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I think we should elaborate on why this expenditure is necessary. This is in connection with the previous condemnation and acquiring of proper- ties in Mingo Creek Park where the prior owners have instituted litigation to recover additional, or quite substantial sums of money, and this is part of the evaluation by our attorney and this Board to decide what action is going to have to be taken in connection with the 16 property owners. Mr. Gilmore: I was involved somewhat with this last year and I think it is absolutely essential to know what is out there. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve Mr. Ceisler's recommendation 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 letter dated April 28, 1976 from Louise Abel, Public Welfare Administrator of Child Welfare Services regarding the new Child Protective Services Law which became effective Nov. 26, 1975 and was implemented on March 24, 1976. Said letter stated that in conjunction with the Washington County Mental Health Association, a workshop regarding the law is being held on Wednesday, May 5, 1976 in the meeting room of the City Hall. Miss Abel requested that the Commissioners or their representative attend this meeting because of the extreme additional work this law places upon Child Welfare. Miss Abel also stated that the seriousness of what is entailed for their Agency to perform is practically impossible with- out the Commissioners input. Mr. Brady stated that this would be referred to Mr. Gillespie who is in charge of our programs. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated April 30, 1976 from Day Care and Child Development Council of America, Inc., announcing their Eighth Annual National Conference in Reston, Virginia. Chief Clerk read a letter directed to Commissioner Morgan from Mary Venditti, Tax Collector of Cross Creek Township. Ms. Venditti stated in her letter that for the last fourteen years in which she has been the tax collectot, each year the Assessment Office has promised a duplicate book with more up dating and less errors. Ms. Venditti stated that since Mr. Richard Gubanish has been the Chief Assessor for Washington County there has been a great improvement in the duplicate, and in working with the clerks in his office she felt he is an asset,to the County* and that any suggestions he has in improving the duplicate should be considered. MINUTE. BOOK 141 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSNEdRS.L. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, ff4XA%Z:KX061WTX EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 I Chief Clerk informed the Board of two letters from Farview State Hospital, one of which announced an -Open House to be held on Sbturday, May 8, 1976, between the hours of Noon and 3:30 p.m. and is being held in conjunction with Mental Health Month. Said letter stated that a guided tour of the hospital with visits to their exhibition hall, visiting room, commisary, activities shops and buildings, patient living quarters and dining area. Letter also stated that if it is not possible to visit on May 8, additional gvoup tours can be arranged from May 10 to May 14, 1976 during the same hours. In another letter from Farview, the Board was informed that due to an error in the Hospital's office, George Pollard was not discharged from their records on March 4, 1976. Letter stated that two patients had the same last name and the wrong one was discharged, and therefore, they gave Washington County credit for $2100.00, or 28 days @ $75.00 for this month. Said letter also added that the correction will be made on the account of Robert William Hull, also from Washington County,.an&,,they expressed their regret for the inconvenience. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: As you recall three weeks ago subject to what it costs fer this County to sustain somebody at that institution, and its over $25,000 a year... I don't think that our County's money, and if we have two patients there it costs us $54,000, should be used for open houses, bands and refreshments served. At the prices wet- are paying, I don't think we need any of these frills in an institution for the criminally insane, especially one that releases the wrong criminally insane inmate, who is now running around and the right one is still in jail. I think that we ought to voice our dis- pleasure with their use of our money, and send them a letter tbathat effect. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notification from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advising the Board that the Commission has set Wednesday, June 9, 1976 at 10:00 a.m., in the Veterans and Engineering Office as the time and place for further hearing regarding Application of Penn Central Transportation Company, Debtor, for approval of the alteration of the crossing, at grade, by the construction of a siding track to serve Mac - Plastics, Inc., where the track of said company crosses State Highway Route 62162 (Johnson Road), in Chartiers Township, Washington County. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated April 29, 1976 from the Washington County Planning Commission, requesting payment authori- zation for a checV in the amount of $8,000.00 from the General Fund madd payable to the Mon Valley Council of Governments. Said letter stated that a check in the amount of $8,000.00 was received by the Planning Cmmission from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated January 26, 1976, and deposited in the General Fund. Said check is a grant-in-aid for a Rodent Control Program to be conducted in the City of Washington and administered by the Mon Valley Council of Governments. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the for- warding of $8,000.00 to the Mon Valley Council of Governments as per above. Roll call vote taken: 142 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI�WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIAN L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGANXX1*XFXAAKX&AA EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter from the Washington County Firemen's Associa- tion dated April 20, 1976, which stated that it has long been a goal of the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc., to develop a permanent fire training center within the County for the use of the 52 fire departments and 1700 firefighters in Washington County. This is an idea whose time has now come. Mr. Brady stated that they are asking the Commissioners to consider a pledge toward their 1976 goal of $30,000.00 and their 1977 goal of an additional $30,000.00 to develop this facility. Chairman recommended that this letter be turned over to the Budget Director to see if we are in a position to give them any additional money this year for this project. After Mr. Gillespie reviews this matter, he is to come back to the Board with his recommendations. Chief Clerk informed the Board of an invitation from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for Sunday, May 16, 1976, when there will be a Press -VIP Day at Goodridge Armory, Washington County Airport. This event is being held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day. Commissioners Morgan and Gilmore plan to attend. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 4, 1976, from the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Council concerning the appointment of board members to the D/A Planning Commission. Mr. Gillespie explained that there had been some confusion over the appointments and that Mr. Carl has talked with each of the persons involved.and personally apologized to them. Those per sons will be used on other D/A boards or committees, if not appointed to the Commission. Mr. Gillespie stated that the following persons are recommended for re -appointment: Mr. Jack Howell 1-year term Mr. Robert Ceisler 2-year term Ms. Paula Garcia 1-year term Mrs. Janet Diresta 2-year term The following persons are recommended for appointment on the Commission. Mr. A. B. Kenny 1-year term Mr. Don Angelone 3-year term Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the above persons be re-appointed/appointed to the D/A Planning Commission as recommended by Mr. Gillespie. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Awarding of Bid) Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for Four (4) 1976 Standard 4-Door Sedans be awarded to H & B CHEVROLET - CADILLAC, INC., MINUTE BOOK 143 BOARD OF,COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. M DaaN�1��3�4XX�'or•-E©WARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS iL 1 15 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022; this bid being the lowest bid received in accordance with specifications. This action is based on the recommendation of Solicitor Diamond. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman advised the Board that there are some structural problems -w in the Courthouse, such as the roof leaking. Mr. Morgan recommended that the Board employ the services of J. James Fillingham, Architect, of Twilight, Pa., to do a study of the condition and to make a recommendation for repairs of the Courthouse and Jail facilities. Discussion was held. Mr. Morgan stated that Mr. Fillingham would be paid on a per diem basis. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board employ the services of Mr. J. James Fillingham, Architect, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board an Application for a Department of the Army Permit' -for Harmon Creek Flood Control Structure Site PA-486. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the above Applicatim be approved and executed by the Chairman of the Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a memo dated May 4, 1976, from Richard K. Morycz, Act4. ing Director, Area Agency on Aging, directed to Anthony Luppino, Director of the Washington County Adult Welfare Services. Said letter stated that the following positions and minimum annual salary levels are approved by the Area Agency on Aging (Planning and Service Area 08) for 1976: Caseworker Aide: $5800 Caseworker: $7200 Administrative Supervisor $8900 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration an OJT contract between the Office of Manpower Planning and the Automotive Ser- vices Council of Pennsylvania for training for Donald Goodwin as a mechanic. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the above OJT contract. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 44 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHI'NGTON COUNTY, PENNSY,LVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, K1VJU9a —VXXCX1M EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a Summer Youth Program for the cally disadvantaged. The purpose of this program is to provide employment for 444 students, ages 14 through 25, from the economically disadvantaged families in Washington County. The total proposed funding is $386,000.00; this is to make application to this program. Discussion was held. Mr. Morgan stated that he would like to know from Mr. Fantini the guidelines for a child to qualify for this program. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County participa in a Summer Youth Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: (Tax Refunds) Solicitor Diamond presented the following two (2) tax refunds to the Board for theircconsideration 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 taxes: 1. Mrs. Ruth Armbruster (1975 County Tax) 500 Corwin St. Roscoe, PA 15477 District: Roscoe ---Deed Book Reference: 1040-0221 District Number: 560 --- Section Number: 2---Parcel Number: 19 Amount: $25.08 2. Joseph Murp4y (1976 County Tax) 21 E. Hallam Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 6th Ward --- District Number: 760 --- Section Number: 021--- Parcel Number: 0094 Amount: $5.02 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: �J n 1