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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 29 - 7-15-1976 - COMMISSIONERU E f� MINUTE BOOK E30ARD OF COUNTY CON�MISIONERS� WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA a1lcolm organ, avid L. Gilmore fVXQL'%X(XVQTXJDMXXK4XyAXNXX% EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 29 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 15, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore, Paluso and Morgan. Also being present: Acting Chief Clerk Gillespie; Solicitor Diamond; John Cadez of Engelhardt & Power; Charles Chattaway, Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission, Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Richard Nardine,Daily Notes; John Stevens, Observer -Reporter; and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Acting Chief Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 28, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 28, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman introduced Mr. Charles A. Chattaway,, Chairman of the Washington County Bicentennial Commission, who made the following presentation: Mr. Chattaway: As you recall the Board of Commissioners funded the Bicentennial Commission in 1975 in the amount of $15,000.00, and currently we are at $21,000. I want to bring your attention to the other funds that have been motivated by this action to the Bicentennial Commission and the communities throughout the County. We were working with all of the communities in the County to promote, encourage and coordinate Bicentennial activities. Of course, the County being as large as it is, we found it would be best to work with the communities rather than take on too many county -wide projects. In working with the communities, a number of them we assisted in organizing their committees, in making applica- tions for grants, etc. A number of them made applications for project grants which I have listed on the report I submitted to you. Not all of the contracts have been entered into because some of them have recently been approved. (Mr. Chattaway then reviewed each of the grants that have been approved by the Bicentennial Commission.) Washington History & Landmarks Foundation $13,900.00 California State College Alumni Association 3,746.00 St. Macrina Multi Ethnic Publication 18,900.00 Burgettstown Bicentennial Committee 1,500.00 California Bicentennial Committee 37,500.00 Charleroi Bicentennial Committee 9,258.00 Donora Bicentennial Committee 5,850.00 $90,654.00 � ")/& MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY IONERS SHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA aOcoMmSDavid LWilmore mXXAX22XRX�MX, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS You may note from the geography of these funds that have been approved, we had some help which should certainly be acknowledged from Senator Austin Murphy, and Representatives DeMedio and Brunner, who were very hopeful in this regard. Commissioner Paluso had brought to our attention the fact that there were emergency services grants available, and we notified the communities of this. The emergency services grants involve police and sanitation. (Mr. Chattaway then listed the communities approved for these grants. California Canonsburg Monongahela Washington West Bethlehem $ 688.00 1,024.00 1,600.00 2,348.00 1,000.00 $6,660.00 (Mr. Chattaway stated that Donora And Peters Township were still pending for these grants, but he was sure that they would be approved in different terms and technicialities.) As part of our Bicentennial activity, we had discussed with the Commissioners, the fact that the County has no official county seal or county plaque, so several people have undertaken the bringing about of a Bicentennial Seal with the hope that once presented to the County Commissioners they might in turn consider adopting it as the official county seal, perhaps with some modifications. I would like at this time to present the official Bicentennial Seal to the Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners might also want to consider using the seal as the central design for the official county flag. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: Thank you very much Mr. Chattaway, for your activities and efforts. • You have certainly been working very diligently. I have been to several -of the activities around the County, and you have been in attendance at every one of them. I want to personally compliment you on your efforts and energy you have been putting into our Bicentennial celebration here in the County. Mr. Gilmore: I think we ought to mention the author of the Seal, Mr. Ray Dunlev;-. Mr. Paluso: I would like to thank you also, Mr. Chattaway, but I would like to point out something else. Just because the 4th of July has passed, it doesn't mean that the Bicentennial year and the activities have ended. There are a considerable number of activities remaining and I would hope the public would continue to maintain the levOl of interest that they have had so far. I think you have done a wonderful job, and I have been to several meetings and I think that is why it has been so successful. I know you had some trying times. Personally I have had nothing but praise from all of the communities. Of course, everyone would have liked to have more, but I think it has been very well run. Concerning the Union Contract, Chairman stated that action should be taken to appoint three members to an Appeal Board for those who want their classification changed. Mr. Morgan recommended the following three persons for these appointments: Mr. Richard P. Brady, Chief Clerk; Mrs. Helen Falcon, Fiscal Supervisor; and Mr. Bob Franks, Prothonotary. Mr. Morgan added that these people have all agreed to serve on the Appeal Board. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that in accordance with 1 E Article 22, Paragraph D of the Contract with Local 585, Service Employees Inter- natio#al Union, that Mr. Bob Franks, representing the Row Offices; Mrs. Helen G MINUTE BOOK 217 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L.G'l.ore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, I F�6 1 / e��X`XX,, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Falcon, representing the'"Fiscal Affairs department; and Mr. Richard P. Brady, the Chief Clerk, be appointed as the Commissioners designees on the Hearing Board. Roll call vote taken: Air. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board that action should be taken for appointments to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District Board of Directors. One appointee from Industry; two officials representing township, boroughs or cities; and one minority representative. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Mr. Fred McLuckie, Mayor of Charleroi be appointed to fill one of the openings in the governmental sector, and that the other openings be postponed until proper clearance has been received from the individuals involved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: checks: Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following 1. U.S. Treasury - ck. #82,874.026 dated 7/6/76 Manpower Planning - $138.762.00 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - 7-day investment @ 4 3/4% interest - ck. #854032 dated 7/8/76 - General Fund Principle $900,000.00 Interest $ 712.50 TOTAL $900,712.50 3. McMahon & Kenneth, Inc. - Refunds - Insurance Policies ck. #8082 dated 7/7/76 - $1,245.00 4. First National Bank and Trust Co. - 30-day investment @ 5 1/8% - C.D. 10537 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Acct. cks. #089155 and 56746 dated 7/14/76 Principle $100,000.00 Interest $ 421.23 TOTAL $100,421.23 Acting Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Redevelopment Authority - $23,000.00 - budget allocation third quarterly payment 2. Washington County Conservation District - $10,000.00 second budgetary request 3. Sisters of Our Lady of Charity - $1,344.00 - Maintenance of Sandra Gaito for month of June Remarks: Mr. Paluso referred to the third bill from Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, and asked Mr. Gillespie to speak to Judge Simmons about other facilities which might be available. Mr. Paluso stated that this comes out to about $17,000 or $18,000 a year. 18 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA { MALCOLM L. MORGANVR• EQ DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I I 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. Acting Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 1, 1976 from the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, which recommended reappointment of Edward E. Fear to a five year term on the Redevelopment Authority Board. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the reappointment of Edward E. Fear as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes; Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 2, 1976 from the Byers Memorial Library, Inc. of Monongahela, thanking the Commissioners for their continued support and allocation, which enable them to provide the residents of Monongahela and New Eagle with up-to-date materials. Acting Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 7, 1976 from the Peters Township Library of McMurray, thanking the Commissioners for their --allocation to the library. Acting Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 30, 1976 from _ George W. Watson, Presidentland Paul L. Fidel, Vice President of the Curtis Machine Company, Inc. Said letter expressed their sincere appreciation for the help and assistance from Keery McAmbley of the Washington Industrial Development Corporation in renting the facilities of the Hitachi Corporation located in North Strabane Township. Said letter stated that Mr. McAmbley was responsible for bringing both parties together in October, 1975 and arranging all subsequent meetings that lead to a final agreement on June 23, 1976, his objective being to create job opportunities in the County. Letter also stated that the plant will ultimately employ between eight to twelve persons, and without Mr. McAmbley's assistance the event would not very likely have taken place. Acting Chief -Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Resources for approval of an Application For Encroachment Permit to construct a water impoundment in Cross Creek at a point approximately 4500 feet southeast of the confluence of Cross Creek and the south fork of Cross Creek and 2 1/2 miles southeast of Avella in Hopewell and Cross Creek Townships, Washington County. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the Application For Encroachment Permit as per above. L 1 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. E 1 E MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Malco L. Mcr an David L. Gilmore ]t� +ri� Xga9U ry,*., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS _............... . Mr. Gillespie requested authorization for the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for furniture for the Manpower Program. Mr. Gillespie also informed the Board of a request from Metro Petrosky, Clerk of Courts, for authorization to bid for the purchase of a new filing system for his office. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: I believe there were funds in Mr. Petrosky's budget for these particular items, when we approved the budget. Mr. Paluso: And the Manpower equipment will be paid out of federal funds. Mr. Gillespie: That is right. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing requests made by the Acting Chief Clerk and Metro Petrosky be approved. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond presented two medical services contracts to the Board for their consideration and approval. Mr. Diamond stated that these contracts between Washington County and Washington Hospital and between Washington County and a registered nurse, who has yet to be named, will provide medical services to the inmates of the County Jail. Mr. Diamond stated that the law requires that the prison examine the prisoners within 48 hours, and that these two contracts will cover that, but there is a possibility that there may be a slight overlap. Mr. Diamond thought that the overlap would not be significant. He added that the contract with the Hospital was in the amount of $200.00 per month for a period of one year; and for $100.00 per month for a period of one year with the registered nurse. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the Medical Services Contract between the County and Washington Hospital as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Further remarks) Mr. Paluso: What type of liability would be connected with this type of contract with the registered nurse? Mr. Diamond: I believe we do provide in this contract that the nurse shall provide those services which he is licensed to perform under the law. He is pre- sumed at least to be able to screen and recognize conditions which require additional medical attention. I think that we would be authorizing him to perform that which he is permitted to do under the law, and I think we would, by providing his services to the institution, be taking adequate steps to dis- charge our responsibility'to see that the inmates are properly taken care of under a medical standpoint. I think we are covered as well as we can be. Mr. Paluso: Would it be proper to make a motion to approve this contract con- tingent upon providing the proper credentials of the individual to be attached to the original contract for our records. a MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Malcolm L. 1,�Mor an David L. Gi4ore jQ11.XI�f1Q�[y'y, EDWARD ALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Diamond: You can do that if you want, but I don't think it is necessary. He is holding himself out to be a registered nurse, and I think we can verify the fact that he is a registered nurse. Mr. Paluso: The reason I say that is because it is with an individual and not with a organization. Mr. Diamond: As I understand it this has previously been negotiated and under- stood between the Prison Board and the Hospital. This is a separate contract between the Board and the individual. The Hospital resumes no responsiblity for the performance by this person of his duties. The Hospital has a separate contract, and under that contract the Hospital has agreed to respond when that person indicates to them that there is need for services beyond his competence or authority, so they are responsible in that regard, but they are not responsi- ble for any error of commission or omission that this person might be responsible for, or be guilty of. The Hospital would not be behind that, as I understand it. Mr. Morgan: The Prison Board approved this? Mr. Diamond: Yes. I was asked to do the honors of reducing it to writing, but I understand that this is what has been negotiated between the Prison Board and the Hospital. Mr. Gillespie: What about medical malpractice? Should that be covered under the same policies we have for the Homes? Mr. Diamond: I have seen those policies, and I don't know what kind of liability coverage we have. I will take that up with Mr. McMahon. We have a general liability policy which applies to the Prison, but I have not seen it. I can certainly inquire. It is also standard, for registered nurse now to carry their own liability policies. Whether this person has such a policy I don't know, but I think that he would. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Medical Services Contract between the County and the registered nurse be approved, with the provisD that the insurance aspect and the requested credentials of the registered nurse be investigated by Mr. Diamond as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the two bids received last week for the JudgmentyIndexes for the Prothonotary's Office, Mr. Diamond stated that the lowest bid received was .from Bad.%ik Printing Service, Inc., in the amount of $2,880.00. Mr. Diamond i stated that he had reviewed the bid, which was in conformance with the specifica- tions and recommended that the bid be awarded to Bad*Lk Printing. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bid for the Judgment Indexes for the Prothonotary's Office be awarded to Badzik Printing PService, Inc.; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. This action based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the bids received last week for the furniture and equip- ment for the new Extended Care Facility, Mr. Diamond stated that these bids had been reviewed by the architects and presented in assembly to the Board. Mr. Diamond then presented a document listing each of the contracts=iahidh had been recommended for approval. 0 1 [J F-7 .OT ITEM 10. NO. DESCRIPTION 47 (continued) 48 158 Wall Costumer 159 Wall Coat Unit 160 Coat Rack 161 Mobile Cloth Rack 162 Wardrobe Unit rotas Price, Lot No. 48 49 163A to 163RR 164 Drapery Total Price, Lot No. 49 50 165 Medicine Distribution Cart Total Price, Lot No. 50 51 166 Dressing Cart Total Price, Lot No. 51 EXTENDED CARE FACT LI•r/ COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, PENN- _. .NIA BID ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS c� n. W N J UNIT TOTAL CONTRACT < < PRICE QTY PRICE AWARDED' kO X 17.06 X 21.19 r X 41.84 X 57.23 X 94.82 X X 729.12 11 187.66 1 21.19 2 83.68 6 343.38 4 379.28 $ 1,015.19 As Noted 16,858.00 Medline Industries , $ 16,858.00 Bai-Lar Interior Services 2 1,458.24 " $ 1,458.24 Market Forge Company Page 12 of 14 No Bid -DELETE Award of contract being held pending further information Re: Lot 50 00 0 a v O f� O C a 0 n o 3 O g r � 0 tin Hz �m z � C mm 0 a 0 * �y (aJ M > N _ r o � a0� a w Z z x (AZ O C IC T m Z U) r D Z D MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOIMaRSd L. GilmorWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN?MM=0:X,3VL1j&, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 L� I 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIQNERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA llavid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN,[X, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the furniture and equipment for the Extended Care Facility be awarded to the various contractors listed on the document presented by Solicitor Diamond; these being the lowest responsible -bids - received in accordance with specifications. Said action based upon the recommendations of the consultants, Mitchell Associates, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Paluso noted for the record that there were one or two items listed on the document which were being held for further information, and that these bids will be awarded separately upon the advice of the consultants, Mitchell Associates. (Document attached and made part of Regular Minute Book.) Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: J)AV 15 , 1976 ATTEST: -20 CHIEF CLEkK C_