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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN "d DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 30
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 22, 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; Bracken Burns, Emergency Medical Services;
Coroner Jackson; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Stevens, Observer -
Reporter; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Rich Nardine, Daily Notes and Earl
Bugaile, WKEG.
Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, and the
Chief Clerk were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 29, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 29 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Mr. Bracken Burns, Director of Emergency Medical Services was on hand
today to give the following presentation:
Before Mr. Burns began his presentation, Mr. Paluso stated that he had
inquired with Bracken regarding what plans, applications or our standing might be
regarding additional state Emergency Medical Services money which is available
for some of the-pxograms� previously discussed in the past. Mr. Paluso stated
that ne had asked Mr. Burns to come today to give the Board some idea of what he
is contemplating to find out if in fact we have taken advantage of the additional
monies available.
Mr. Burns first of all gave a brief report concerning where they stand
now and during the past year. Mr. Burns then presented an annual report of what
has taken place from June 1975 through June 1976 for the Board's review.
Mr. Burns stated that during the past year they have trained 111 Emergency
Medical Technicians at the basic level through two training programs, and that
they have submitted proposals to the State Health Department for refresher
training for 20 additional technicians, which are pending. Mr. Burns also
stated that they were in the process of establishing Emergency Medical Technician
II Training, and they have planned that by September they will have at least one,
if not two, of these courses operating in the County. He also stated that a
proposal has been submitted to the State Health Department for a public education
program in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is also pending. Mr. Burns
reported that the Washington County Rescue system is doing very well, and there
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was some talk at this point in time of possibly expanding this system to include
a 5th unit in Mon Valley. Mr. Burns informed the Board that they had developed,
within the last year,an ambulance plan for the southeastern portion of the County,
and as of two weeks ago they had began the implementation phases of this plan.
Concerning communications, Mr. Burns reported that they had received 50-50
matching money toward the purchase of mobile and portable units for Canonsburg,
Peters Township and Burgettstown ambulance services. He then provided the Board
with a Budget Analysis as of June 30, 1976 and reviewed this report for the
Board. Mr. Burns stated that he believes that they will live within their budget
again this year, as they have for the past two years. He also provided the
Board with a list of the state funding figures from the Pennsylvania Department
of Health, Division of Emergency Health Services, which gave the total level of
state funding and a breakdown of the regional and local levels. Mr. Burns
stated that the Pa. Department of Health, Division of Emergency Services has been
allocated $2,200,000 for the coming fiscal year and out of this total amount
exactly $1,100,000 has been retained within the state office for state office
expenditures. Mr. Burns stated that he had been in Harrisburg last week and had
talked to one of the sponsors of the bill which enabled them to get this money,
and who had been very dismayed to find that this money had not gone out to the
local communities. Mr. Burns explained that it was the intention of the
legislation that the entire $2,200,000 would go to local communities as opposed
to running the state offices. Mr. Burns had gotten the impression that
Representative Berlin was going to pursue this to find out why the entire intent
of the law was not followed through. He stated that this leaves $1,100,000 to
the regional operations throughout the state, and of this the larger share went
to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Institute, which was
$292,000. He then reviewed a breakdown of the EMSI state budget, the EMSI High-
way Safety Act Budget and the EMSI Federal Budget. Mr. Burns stated that of
the total state and federal funding, Washington County's share will be in the
amount of $55,683.00. Regarding other future plans, Mr. Burns stated that they
have already begun to develop a county -wide EMS system. He reported that they
now have 29 ambulance services in the County, and of these, all but about 4 or 5
are substandard, and do not meet federal, state or local standards. For this
reason, he explained that they were in the process of developing, in the south-
eastern portion of the County, a non-profit corporation which will provide
ambulance service in lieu of the current'providers. Mr. Burns stated that the
proposal which has been written and approved by the EMS Board of Directors calls
for the establishment of this non-profit corporation to provide the service,
that is currently being provided by 11 different providers. Mr. Burns informed
the Board that he had met with some of the representatives from the northeastern
sector and they were all interested in establishing a non-profit corporation in
that area of the County to provide the same services. He then stated that with
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the development of these plans, it will be a definite part of his intention to
attempt to get further funding from the state for the significant amount of
money that will be needed to go into the development of these two systems, which
will hopefully become one county -wide ambulance system.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso: I have several suggestions that you could possibly investigate.
First of all, has this been coordinated with our county -wide Civil Defense
effort in any way? If not, I would request that you and Mr. Bohner get together,
and I think that this should be coordinated with whatever equipment they have
that could possibly be integrated,- in some way. There are Civil Defense
Directors in each community who have expressed interest in some of the training
courses, and possibly between the two of you, you could direct an invitation or
notification of these classes. And also with the Sheriff's office, you might
be able to make some sort of communication arrangements with some of the mobile
units we have now, where they could talk to each other. I would also like you
to prepare a letter, with concurrence of the Board, to our local representatives
in the legislature expressing our extreme displeasure at the skimming of half
of the money that was allocated for local units, which is being used for
research programs.
Mr. Morgan: The only recommendation I have is that I notice that all of the
money that is allocated under this program and which is outlined here for your
proposed programs for Washington County, is a 50% match and I would recommend
that you work very hard to do your solicitation to industry, municipalities, etc.
to help raise that $55,000.
Mr. Burns: I don't anticipate that big of a problem because most of this match
will then be turned back to an ambulance service. Some of this money is
administrative money that we already have matched, but let's say that there is
about $40,000 which will eventually reach an ambulance service. It will be
given to them with the understanding that they will match it with our agency
and we will match it back there. I am not anticipating coming to the
Commissioners and asking for $55,000, if that is the concern.
Mr. Paluso: In other words, there has to be a local effort made in order to
to this.
Correspondence:
checks:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following
1. Pittsburgh National Bank - 10-day investment @ 4 3/4%
ck. #854128 dated 7/15/76 - General Fund
Principle $1,400,000.00
Interest $ 1,662.50
TOTAL $1,401,662.50
2. Pittsburgh National Bank - 30-day investment @ 5 3/8%
ck. #854179 dated 7/19/76 - 1974 Bond Issue Acct.
Principle $485,000.00
Interest $ 2,244.81
TOTAL $487,244.81
3. United State Treasury - ck. #82,896,072 dated 7/19/76
Manpower Planning - $150,000.00
4. Wash. Co. Summer Youth Program - Educational Programs
Diocesan School Board of Pittsburgh, Inc. - ck. #1584
dated 7/1/76 - Manpower Planning - $28,233.82
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. Zeman and Zeman - $8,960.60 - Chartiers Creek Flood
Protection Project - April 1976 thru June 1976
2. McMahon & Kenneth - $35.00
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing
bills be approved for payment.
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David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. M0RGAN�=X9qk=KXK3WWEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum dated July 19, 1976
to all County Boards of Elections from Louis,G. Mete, Commissioner of Elections
regarding Voter Registration by mail. Said memo announced that the Bureau of
Elections will conduct a workshop in this regard for County Election and
Registration Officials in Harrisburg on July 28, 1976. Mr. Brady then requested
authorization for the Chief Clerk, the Director of Elections and two staff
members to attend this workshop.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan stated that this was the final event that the State would provide
until the post card registration goes into effect on August 1, 1976. He then
recommended that these people be authorized to attend the workshop in order
that they may be well informed on this matter. _
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board
authorize the attendance of the Chief Clerk, the Director of Elections and
two staff members at the Bureau of Elections workshop as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In anticipation of the upcoming election in the fall, the Chief Clerk
requested authorization to advertise for bids for the delivery of ballot boxes,
printing of ballots and any necessary election supplies.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Chief Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 14, 1976 from the Reality
Orientation Staff at Mayview State Hospital regarding the orientation of those
patients who have lost contact with the real world around them. Said letter
stated that the three basic phases now in operation are orientation to person,
place and time, and that the "place element" would be very helpful in stimulating
the memories of the patients to places in their pasts. They requested that since
some of the patients were from Washington County, a large wall type map with
large print would be more appropriate since many of the patients have vision
impairments, but that they would appreciate any type map available.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan suggested that the County Engineering Department be contacted to
supply a large map.
Regarding the Harmon Creek Watershed Project, Mr. Brady stated that
he had received Amendment No. 2 to the project agreement between Washington
County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
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Mr. Brady then read the following amendment:
The Project Agreement is hereby amended to include drainage
at Site PA 483 at an estimated cost of $141,622.00. The
estimated total cost of construction is therefore increased
from $608,732.88 to $750,354.88.
The Sponsoring Local Organization and the Service do hereby
agree as follows:
1. The Service will provide for the installation of the
above -described drainage through a federally admin-
istered construction contract.
2. The Service will provide 100% of the cost of the
grouting at an estimated cost of $141,622.00
The Sponsoring Local Organization and the Service further
agree to all other terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the Project Agreement not modified or amended herein.
Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore: This does not change our commitment. There were some mistakes made
in the construction and SES is going to redo it.
Mr. Paluso: Do you know if that requires further land acquisition or land
easements to do this. That had come up before on this particular dam site and
it was extremely difficult and costly for us to try and do what they wanted us
to do.
Mr. Gilmore: My understanding is this has nothing to do with land rights. This
is merely work on existing structure.
Mr. Morgan: In my last discussion with Mr. Graham, we will need a temporary
easement to get across where they want to drill and pump the grounting to fill
the voids. There is a temporary easement involved, and we are not taking any
land.
Mr. Paluso: But it will be additional cost.
Mr. Morgan:., I am not sure of that.
Mr. Gilmore: Land rights are our obligation. Mr. Graham has not consulted me
as to what it is going to cost. I am assuming that a temporary easement will
not be a very expensive item.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, that the Amendment No. 2 to the Project Agreement
be tentatively approved pending the cost estimate from Mr. Graham.
Further remarks:
Mr. Gilmore: My only objection to that is that it is going to have to be fixed.
We are going to have to pay for the temporary easement whether its cheap or
expensive. There is no point in having a structure there that can't be used.
The motion should be to approve the amendment and if you want to tack on any
directions that is fine with me.
Motion died for,,lack of a second.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve
Amendment No. 2 to the Project Agreement, and that Mr. Clay Graham be instructed
to contact the Board for approval before making any final arrangments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Morgan stated that there was a vacancy which needed to be
filled in the Public Defender's office and recommended that Anthony Seneca be
appointed to fill the position. Mr. Morgan added that he had talked with
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Mr. Liekar, who informed him that an additional man was needed to take -care of
a neavy work load in his office.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve
the appointment of Anthony Seneca to fill the vacancy in the Public Defender's
Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman stated that the Manpower Program was in need of legal
counsel for their various hearings which are held due to rules and regulations
concerning the federal Manpower Program. Mr. Morgan then recommended that
Attorney W. Brian Pizzi be appointed to represent the Manpower Program at the
various hearings on a per diem basis.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve
the appointment of Attorney W. Brian as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 16, 1976 from Wallover &
Mitchell, Inc. and directed to Mr. Thomas Peters, Plans Examiner of the
Department of Labor & Industry regarding the new Extended Care Facility. Said
letter read as follows:
Dear Mr. Peters:
We have recently been informed by Mr. Vincent Dauria, inspector,
that approximately thirty openings in the subject project which
have doors with vision panels of wire glass must have metal stops
instead of the wood stops as originally specified. This direc-
tive does not agree with paragraph 10-133 of the NFPA Code, 1967,
(edition 101-100), which states that doors to institutional sleep-
ing rooms and treatments rooms only must meet this criteria.
We are very concerned at this directive, in that additional monies
will be required by the Owner to rectify this situation. Would
you please advise this office as to the reason for the obvious
conflict in the Life Safety Code (NFPA, 1967 edition), and the
directive being issued by Mr. Dauria?
/s/ Charles R. Snitger, Jr.
Project Architect
Mr. Brady stated that a job conference on the site had been scheduled to be held
yesterday and Mr. Ligman was to have investigated this matter, but the conference
had been cancelled. Mr. Brady stated that he had been informed by Mr. Ligman
that they are still trying to resolve this situation and are trying to get an
actual cost estimate. Mr. Brady added that this is part of the federal.regula-
tions and will have to be abided with.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan: We were at the new Extended Care Facility yesterday and Mr. Ogden
pointed out to us exactly what they are talking about, and I think we have
a bureaucratic boondoggle over practically nothing because we are talking about
little strips of wood about twice as long as a pencil. Maybe I am not an expert
on fire hazards, but if this represents a major problem, it is beyond my
comprehension.
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I think we should direct a letter back to Mr. Snitger and ask him to review this
and find out who prevails. We don't want to pay the extra money for that
insignificant item because it will eventually fall back on the County. We would
like to know who is correct, the federal government or the state government.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated July 17, 1976 from
the Washington County Bicentennial Commission, announcing the upcoming Washington
County Bicentennial River Festival to be held at the Monongahela Aquatorium on
July 23, 24 and 25.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 16, 1976 from the Donora Public
Library, expressing their appreciation for the financial aid given by the County
and acknowledged receipt of the 1976 allocation.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated July 15, 1976 from
Child Welfare Services, regarding Jean Harrington, who is a foster child in the
care and custody of their agency. Said letter stated that Miss Harrington has
been accepted by Liberty Baptist College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and requested
permission for the expenditure of $100.00 for a confirmation fee for her
acceptance. Said letter also stated that their agency has an account, the
Child Welfare Services' Educational and Benefit Account for deserving children,
No. 166-9718 at Mellon Bank, for educational needs for foster children.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve
the request made by Child Welfare Services 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 July 22, 1976 from
Dale V. Watson, Caseworker of Child Welfare Services. Mr. Watson stated in his
letter that he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, and is required to attend
annual training during the period of July 31 to August 14, 1976. Mr. Watson
requested the approval for military leave from August 2 to August 13, 1976
for this purpose. Idr. Watson also made reference to Section 1306-1, Civil
Service Act, Personnel Rules, Part XIII-P.L. 677, July 12, 1935, Act.#255 -
entitled to a leave without loss of pay or time.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve
the request for military leave for Dale V. Watson as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks:
There was some question regarding Mr. Watson's entitlement to military leave
without loss of pay or time, and Mr. Morgan stated that he did think that we
are required to pay. Mr. Morgan then called upon Earl Bugaile, who is also
in the Army Reserve, and asked if this was correct. Mr. Bugaile replied that
this was a federal law, and that we will have to make up the difference.
Mr. Morgan then instructed Mr. Brady to see that Mr. Watson's salary be adjusted
in accordance with federal regulations.
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Chief Clerk informed the Board that certain County owned bridges
were in need of welding repairs and presented a contract from Richard A. Oliverio
agreeing to furnish welder and torch and will do welding, cutting and fitting of
all steel on any or all the Washington County owned bridges at $12.85 per hour.
Said contract stated that the Washington County Bridge Department will furnish
the welding rods, gas, oxygen and acetylene used on each bridge. Mr. Brady
stated that Mr. Nicksick our County Engineer has recommended this contract be
approved.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve
the contract with Richard A. Oliverio subject to the review by the County
Solicitor as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimousy.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan suggested that this be reviewed by Mr. McMahon, our Insurance Broker
to see that Mr. Oliverio has adequate and proper insurance.
Meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m.
11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF HOUSE - GARAGE
Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bids:
1. Mark W. Miller
183 Harding Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Amount of bid: $2,465.00
A certified check in the amount of $246.50 accompanied the bid.
2. Metals Recycling, Inc.
3755 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Amount of bid: $2,777.00
A certified check in the amount of $280.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Tri-State Salvage Co., Inc.
Box 94
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Amount of bid: $1,760.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the bid
accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing
bids be tabled for further review by the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS FOR SIGNS AND POSTS FOR COUNTY BRIDGES
Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bids:
1. Russell Standard Corp.
2 Prestley Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Amount of Bid: $2,187.50
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A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the bid
accompanied the bid.
2. Chaneaco
Charles N. Eason Co.
R. D. #4, Box 322
Washington, PA 15301
Amount of bid: $2,075.00
A certified check in the amount of $207.50 accompanied the bid.
3. D. W. 14iller Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 574
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Amount of bid: Signs 11/10' 2# Post - $1,259.00
Signs W/10' #3 Post - $1,374.00
A bid bond in the amount of 100 of the total amount of the bid
accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore,seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids
be tabled until further review by the County Solicitor and Bridge Engineer.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
Ju. 2 , 1976
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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