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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 20 - 5-13-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Malcolm L. Mor aan David L. Gilmore l�l] KNX �(RXWXXXWXK, EDWARD M. NALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Minute No. 20 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 13, 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; Solicitor Diamond; Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Medical Services; John Cadez, Englehardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Earl Bugaile, WKEG; Bob Robertson and John Stevens of the Observer -Reporter. 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. 19, each member having received a copy. Remarks: Mr. Gilmore: On the Baldwin Electric visual alarm at the new Home, during the discussion, the impression was given that we were agreeing to a contract with Baldwin Electric to in fact install the alarm. The language is "Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the proposal bf $7,900.00 by Baldwin Electric Company, Inc. for the visual fire alarm system, etc.". My question is, maybe this should be bid. Mr. Morgan: That was subject to the approval of the architect. Mr. Gilmore: I understand that. Mr. Paluso: I think it vhbt!3d read "approve the Change Order in the amount of $7,900.00 by Baldwin Electric, pending the recommendation of the architect". Mr. Gilmore: It is my assumption that Baldwin Electric already has the contract for the sound system. Mr. Morgan: That is correct. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 19 be approved with the above correction as stated by Mr. Paluso. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Special Order of Business: Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Medical Services made the following presentation for the Board's consideration and approval: Mr. Burns: I have three proposals to bring to the Commissioners that I would like to submit to the State Health Department on behalf of Washington County. The first one is entitled "Public Education and Basic Life Support Program" which is essentially a training program whereby it is proposed to train 2700 residents in Washington County which represents approximately 2% of the adult population in basic life support which is the emergency care given to an individual who has been stricken by an illness. This consists pfimarily of training and certification of cardio pulmonary resusciation or commonly referred to as mouth-to-mouth resusciation and closed chest cardiac massage. It has beep MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS_ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Malcolm L. Morga�nDavid L. Gilmore XHI�X1�17C3�it$APilr1 3�X1„ EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS the experience in Seattle, Washington that this type of training has reduced the mortality from heart disease by 20%. This is the intent of the program. The format would be through the carrying out of 108 separate training programs, each one consisting of approximately 25 students and each training program would be (nine hours duration on three separate training dates. The classes will be open to any resident of Washington County 1.4 years of age or over on a first come - first serve basis. In order to be certified in the procedures, each individual must test out on a written examination. The courses will be taught exclusively by individuals certified by the American Heart Association or the American Red Crass as instructors of cardio pulmonary resusciation. The budget of the program is $16,434.00 and that consists of $13,284.00 in salaries for the instructional personnel and an additional $3,150.00 for training equipment, specifically for mannequins for these training program. Tentatively, the sites for the programs will be the City of Washington - two programs per month; Canonsburg - two program per month; McMurray - one program per month; Monongahela - one program per month; Avella - one program per month; Burgettstown - one every other month; Bentleyvill one every other month; Claysville - one every other month; California - one every other month; and Charleroi - one every other month. The second proposal would be submitted to the State Health Department, Highway Safety Division for highway safety matching funds. The program is entitled "Crash Management" and is a 40 hour certified training program for those individuals involved in rescue procedul specifically fire, police and rescue individuals. It is designed to train inditiduals so that we may reduce the mortality and morbidity which accompany vehicle accidents. Essentially these individuals who train 40 hours in basic emergency medical skills will be aided in their work as first responders at accident scenes, so that they may support life until the emergency medical technicians who usually accompany ambulances are available to answer the call. We are specifically designing this course so that we may train'_indiuiduals who are involved in our county -wide rescue system. We are at this point only request ing funding for one class which will consist of 30 students. The budget calls for $1,847.00 which is essentially for text books, instructional fees and facilit rental. The final proposal is entitled "Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Training Course". This is a state requirement for those individuals who are trained in Pennsylvania and certified as Emergency Medical Technicians, which is an 82 hour course. After three years time, they must undertake a refresher training course and be re -tested and re -certified that they successfully passed the test. The first training course in the state of Pennsylvania was held in Washington, Pa. some 3 1/2 years ago, and so those individuals who were in that course are now eligible for re -certification. We are submitting a proposal for funding for this training. This would be a 24 hour refresher course in addition Bs Fj LJ 1 MINUTE BOOK� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. _ MALCOLM L. MORGAN ]¢%[EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS to testing procedures. The budget consists of $860.00 which is essentially for instructional fees and equipment to be used for this training. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: As I understand it the package would be of no cost to the County. It would be in matching in -kind services or the County's contribution. Is that correct? Mr. Burns-r-That is correct. The first proposal is requesting straight health department funding, and the other two are matching monies on a 70% highway safety/30% local basis. We are asking the state to consider the salaries of the Washington County Emergency Medical Service employees as the -local match of that funding. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the three proposals as presented by Bracken Burns. 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. Commonwealth of Pa. - Indochines Refugees - ck. #47-752622 dated 4/30/76 - $521.85 Maintenance $377.00 Clothing 80.00 Misc. 40.00 Co. Admin. Costs (5%) 24.95 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - 7-day investment @ 4% interest ck. #823269 dated 5/7/76 Principle Interest TOTAL $500,000.00 388.89 General Fund 500,388.89 3. County of Greene - Lodging of Juveniles - ck. #B66728 dated 5/5/76 - $1,080.00 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care - Contract #2767 for Oct. 1975 (Final) - ck. #81-1284381 dated 5/4/76 $6,229.87 5. United States Treasury - Office of Manpower Planning ck. #82769097 dated 5/6/76 - $1250,000.00 6. Commonwealth of Pa. - Domestic Relations - ck. #55-1271700 dated 5/5/76 January Payment $4659.76 February Payment 7389.11 Total $12048.87 7. First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C.D. #10048 cks. #085619 & 53494 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Principle $600,000.00 Interest $ 2,404.11 TOTAL 6 0 , 4 0 4.11 Chief Clerk presented the following bills for the Board's considerat and approval: 1. Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - $4,892.79 2. McDonald Associates - $788.93 3. Robert L. Ceisler - $567.32 4. Engineered Communications, Inc. $627.50 148 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONF�RS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA avid L Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, llil�Fu�eY X��t, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve payment of the foregoing bills. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter directed to Commissioner Morgan dated May 4, 1976 from the Bicentennial Commission of Washington County. Said letter gave notice that the U.S. Armed Forces will be bringing their Bicentennial Caravan to the Washington Area on Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21. Letter also stated that the Caravan will consist of four large vans, one representing each of the armed services and will depict the history of that respective service through sound and visual devices. Letter requested the presence of Mr. Morgan at their Opening Ceremony,, -on May 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Washington Plaza. Mr. Morgan then requested that Mr. Paluso,in his position as Vice Chairman, conduct the regular meeting on Thursday morning since he will be attending this ceremony-0- Chief Clerk informed the Board of two letters from Child Welfare Services concerning child abuse. One letter dated April 10, 1976 enclosed a Resolution pertaining to the proposed Child Abuse Act which is to become effectiN soon, and as of May 18 and 19 the Department of Public Welfare is having a Child Abuse Conference in Harrisburg to discuss the Child Protective Services Law. Said letter suggested that the Commissioners might like to discuss the situation prior to this Conference. Mr. Brady then stated that the second letter dated April 6, 1976 was a request from Louise Abel to attend this two day Conference with Mrs. Mildred Spalla. Miss Abel stated in her letter that the new Child Protective Services Law has generated considerable discussion and places many more responsibilities on the Child Welfare Agencies, and that it appears necessary that they attend any workshops or seminars around the Child Protective Services. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: The Chair recommends that we deny and table this request as we need all the management personnel here to keep the County government functioning under the present stress situation. Mr. Gilmore: I think we should authorize them to attend and then hold the approval in abeyance in case this situation should end. In other words, I want the record to show that when any available educational opportunity is offered to our Directors, we certainly intend to take advantage of it. Mr. Paluso: We will leave it to the discretion of the Chief Clerk because they will have to leave Monday. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board autl1wrize the attendance of Miss Abel and Mrs. Spalla at the two day Child Abuse Conf in Harrisburg conditioned upon strike settlement.as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. E 1 Motion carried unanimously,. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIDONRS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA aEvid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, 13'I�R�C EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS fl 1 Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 7, 1976 from the Cooperative Extension Service requesting an allotment of $5,000.00 from the 1976 budget for The Washington County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Service. Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 6, 1976 from William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission regarding the Regional Rural Transportation Advisory Committee, which is in the process of being formed by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. Said letter stated that one of the primary responsibilities of this Committee is to bring together all parties involved in planning and implementation on rural transportation in a nine (9) county area, and the SPRPC is requesting that each county appoint two (2) members to this Committee. Mr. Sember recommended that the Board of Commissioners appoint Ken Krupa of his staff and Tony Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services to this Committee. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the appointment of Ken Krupa and Tony Luppino to the Regional Rural Transporta- tion Advisory Committee as recommended by Mr. William Sember. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 7, 1976 from the Washington County Community Development Agency regarding the Second Year Urban County Application for Washington County. Said letter mentioned the previous request to meet with the Commissioners at their Agenda meeting and the regular weekly meeting on May 19th to present said Application for consideration and official action in order that they could formally submit it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Said letter also enclosed a copy of the Public Notice advertising the May 20, 1976 Commissioners meeting as the third public meeting held in conjunction with the Application. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the next item of business regard-,f, ing the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project. Mr. Brady explained that a series of letter and information had been directed by Mr. Robert Zeman, who is our counsel for this Project, in which he is endeavoring to expedite the work by having two other attorneys, Patrick C. Derrico and Samuel L. Rodgers, assist him in the Project. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: For the benefit of those in attendance, we have had a series of meetings to try to expedite this Project. One of the problems was that we had some title searches that had to be finished -An a hurry, and we adked Mr. Zeman to get some assistance in the legal field to get this accomplished before the end of this month. Mr. Paluso: I think it should be noted on the record that the Board has authorized Mr. Zeman to obtain the necessary help to expedite this Project because we are working on deadlines, and so that when the matter of reimburse- ment and payment comes up, it will be on the record. 150 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Day id�L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, *'X7M, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Morgan: We are very concerned that the federal government money doesn't lapse....we won't be able to complete this Project. There is only one phase left and that is the title work which we are working on at the present time. Business: Chaitman Morgan recommended that Commissioner David L. Gilmore be ted as the Board's representative to the Soil Conservation District. . Morgan stated that Mr. Flynn had filled this position in the past, and they will need the advise and guidance given by Mr. Gilmore. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the appointment of David L. Gilmore to the Soil Conservation District as a representative. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond presented the following eleven (11) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso,,,seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Tax Assessment fice be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica- n or overpayment of real extate or personal property tax: 1. Joseph J. & Julia A. Filkhorn (1975 County Tax) Box 289 Lawrence, Pa. 15055 District: Cecil - Deed Book Reference: 0790-0134 District No: 140 - Section No: 011 - Parcel No: 05 Amount: $20.94 2. Paul Rike (1975 County Tax) 4625 Fifth Street Pittsburgh, Pa. District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: District No: 540 - Section No: 010 - Parcel No: 03-01-0002 Amount: $9.47 3. Robert J. Ahlin (1975 County Tax) 317 W. Pike St. Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 District: West Bethlehem - Deed Book Reference: District No: 660 - Section No: 016 - Parcel No: 0007 Amount: $4.89 4. Raymond Piatt (1975 County Tax) Zip:ls Mobil Park Beallsville, PA 15313 District: Beallsville - Deed Book Reference: District No: 030 - Section No: 007 - Parcel No: 09-99 Amount: $1.94 5. Pearl Barbour (1975 County Tax) 67 Monarch Avenue Washington PA 15301 District: 120 Canton - Deed Book Reference: District No: 120 - Section No: 009 - Parcel No: 990003-88 Amount: $1.51 6. Shirley Hammond (1975 County Tax) 72 Mesta Drive Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Canton - Deed Book Reference: District No: 120 - Section No: 007 - Parcel No: 09 Amount: $3.74 0 1 MINUTE BOOK 151 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ((����'++pp WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGANayj4 � f , DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 11 G E 7. William Merz (1975 County Tax) 207 Center Church Rd. McMurray, Pa. 15317 District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: District No: 540 - Section No: 011 - Parcel No: 08-02 Amount: $12.46 8. Jesse F. & Wilma J. Davis (1975 County Tax) c/o Reliable S. & L. Ass'n. 428 Station St. Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 District: Cecil - Deed Book Reference: District No: 150 - Section No: 03-02 - Parcel No: 0004 Amount: $6.27 9. Pete & Rose Ann Insana (1975 County Tax) 139 Ohio St. Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Canton - Deed Book Reference: 1360-0487 District No: 120 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No. 0032 Amount: $2.08 10. James & Joanne Castor (1975 County Tax) R.D. 2, Box 443 Washington, Pa. 15301 District: South Strabance - Deed Book Reference: 1505-0099 District No: 600 - Section No: 7 - Parcel No: 24-1 Amount: $48.45 11. Clarence T. & Mary Patterson (1975 County Tax) 241 Lincoln Terrace Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Washington 3rd Ward - Deed Book Reference: 1358-1137 District No: 730 - Section No: 4 - Parcel No: 24 Amount: $6.82 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: