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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORG N, JkUM xjE EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 36
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, PA., September 9, 1976
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with t he
following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore, Paluso and Morgan. Also
being present: Chief Clerk Brady, Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter, John Cadez
of Engelhardt & Power, Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters, Earl Bugaile of
WKEG, J. Bracken Burns from the Emergency Medical Services, and Rich Nardi of
the Daily Notes.
Chairman stated 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. 35, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 35
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. Stefan, Executive Director
Housing Authority
Mr. Stefan stated that presently Washington County Housing Authority
has initiated a Rent Subsidy Program. He stated that they are starting to rent them,
and that they have three in place, six applicants that are pending, thirty applicants that
certified and fifty-five applications in process. Mr. Stefan stated that this program
supplements the tenant with their. rent, so that they can continue to live on the private
sector and get subsidized and not be forced to move into public housing. Mr. Stefan
said that the Housing Authority is educating landlords and tenants also. He stated that
at this time, he would like the County Commissioners permission for an additional 200
units which would be funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He
also stated that HUD has also contacted the Housing Authority about the application.
Mr. Stefan stated that with the additional 200 units, it will make a total of 882 family
units throughout the county, which will make them the third largest county agency in the
State.
Mr. Paluso stated that this program should not be confused with the
controversy going on regarding elderly housing unit allocations. This, is an entirely
different program.
Mr. Morgan stated that this program deals with the private sector. If
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someone is unable to pay the rent, the Housing Authority will supplement what they can
pay.
Mr. Stefan stated that they can either find a unit of their own or they
can stay in the unit they presently occupy.
Mr. Morgan stated that he thought this was an excellent program because
it keeps the people in the community they live in and doesn't institutionalize them into
projects.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Mr. Stefan's
request for an additional 200 housing units be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stefan then requested that when monies are available, if three oi�
four men be assigned to the Housing Authority for maintenance work under the Manpower
Program. He stated that presently they do have three maintenance men who were
hired under the Manpower Program and then were put on a permanent basis. He also
stated that he has sent a letter to Mr. Fantini, Director of Manpower, regarding this.
Mr. Paluso stated that the Board would appreciate a status report on
the Rent Subsidy Program as it develops.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - $22, 898. 27
ck.
#377-B dated 8-31-76
- July Reimb. Mon Valley 50% - $6, 852. 61
ck.
#400 dated 8-31-76 -
July Reimb. Title
387 - $5, 299. 50
ck.
#400 dated 8-31-76 -
July Reimb. Title
XX - $10, 746. 16
(2) Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #854796 dated 9-2-76
14-day investment @ 4 3 /4% interest - General Fund
Principle
Interest
TOTAL
$1, 500. 000. 00
$ 2,770.38
$1, 502, 770. 38
(3) Federal Kemper Insurance Company - Damages as a result of
collision occurring in Donora, Pa., on 5-21-76 - Policy #F6115-702
ck. #D440-330 dated 8-30-76 - $1, 659. 87
(4) U. S. Treasury - Contract Payment - Estimate 04
ck. #82, 976, 388 dated 9-3-76 - Harmon Creek Flood Control
Fund 1974 - $87, 663.47
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
(1) G. Herschel Fetherlin -, for appraisals of DeMarino Property
Chartiers Creek - $250.00
(2) Elijah Gauden - security guard to transport prisoner to
father's funeral - $39.70
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(3) Solomon & Teslovich - Harmon Creek Flood Control
Project - $87, 663.47
(4) GeoMechanics, Inc. - Coal reserve study at Mingo
Park - $15, 938. 00
(5) Observer -Reporter - Advertising for bids for furnishing
and delivering of office equipment and supplies for the: Child
Support Program - $61.50
(6) Farview State Hospital - prisoners committed directly
from Washington County - $14, 250. 00
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 read a letter dated September 2, 1976, from the Common-
-,vealth of Pennsylvania, Board of Probation and Parole, which stated that they, in
cooperation with the Governor's Justice Commission, awarded to Washington County a
subgrant entitled Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for $8, 895. 00.
Chief Clerk stated that we received notice from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development that Washington County can use funds in the amount of
$383, 000. 00 granted under Title I d the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Mr. Brady stated that this is for three projects; one in Canonsburg Borough, one in
Charleroi Borough and one in Donora Borough.
Chief Clerk stated that he has received notice of self -termination of
employment from Howard Stimpson, Robert Cape and Thomas Hobaugh from the Depart -
went of Parks and Recreation.
Chief Clerk received a second notice of termination from the Office of
Clerk of Courts, from Betsy J. Lane, Clerk -Typist II. Mr. Brady stated that in
conjunction with this, Betsy J. Lane has been appointed as a Clerk -Typist II in the
Domestic Relations Office.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board a request from Kathleen M. Boyle,
L. P.N. , for maternity leave beginning on November 27, 1976.
be approved.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above request
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice from the Department of
Community Affairs regarding Volunteer Fire Companies, Ambulance Services and Rescue
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Squads Assistance Act. Said notice stated that recently Governor Shapp signed into law
House Bill 2117, PL 208. providing for low -interest loans to volunteer fire companies,
ambulance services and rescue squads. The Department of Community Affairs intends
to have sessions to bring volunteer agencies together to discuss the impact of this
legislation. Chief Clerk stated that there will be meetings in Greensburg and in Monroe-
ville on September 13 and 14. Chief Clerk stated that the Department of Community
Affairs requested that one member of the volunteer agency attend.
Chairman recommended that J. Bracken Burns, Executive Director of
the Emergency Medical Services attend and notify the Firemen's Association.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of another announcement of a seminar from
the Department of Community Affairs in regards to Cost Savings in Municipal Operations
and will cover investments, grants, reimbursements,- etc. Chief Clerk stated that this
seminar will be held on September 24, 1976, in Monroeville.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Mrs. Falcon and
Mr. Gillespie be authorized to attend said seminar.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from West Penn Power Co.,
that the Commissioners authorize an establishment of guy wires on property owned by
the County. Chief Clerk stated that this was needed to provide service to three trailers
that are being installed in Slovan.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan asked if these properties were�.taken by the County and are now in the Real
Estate or Tax Claim Department. Chief Clerk stated that he believed they were.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve
the agreement with West Penn Power Co., for the establishment of guy wires 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 copy of correspondence dated
August 23, 1976, from the Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc., informing the
Board of hearings on the Washington Sub Area Plan for Aging Services, 1977. The
hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 1976, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in
the Public Meeting Room of the Washington County Courthouse.
Chief Clerk advised the Board of a letter dated September 7, 1976, from
Keery McAmbley, Director of the Washington County Industrial Development Agency, which
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enclosed an application to build a bridge across Chartiers Creek. Mr. Brady stated
that this application must be signed by the County who will be responsible for building
the bridge and the access road, and North Strabane Township will maintain the road
after it is constructed. Mr. Brady stated that this is in connection with the County's
Industrial Park in North Strabane Township.
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Mr. Brady stated that this is an application for encroachment permit for a bridge and
a sanitary sewer line along Chartiers Creek so that they can get vehicular access
between West Pike Street and the proposed industrial park.
Mr. Morgan asked if the County was going to own this bridge after it is done or if it
will be owned by the Industrial Development Agency.
Further discussion was held.
Mr. Paluso suggested that this matter be tabled until it can be clarified whether the
Industrial Development Agency will own the bridge.
Chief Clerk then stated that he has received from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, Department- of Public Welfare, a number of copies of the contracts
for Day Care Service. He stated that Mr. Murdock from the Third Ward Day Care
Center has reviewed the contracts.
Chairman stated that the contracts should be reviewed by Mr. Gillespie
because he has reviewed every application for Day Care.
Chief Clerk stated that he has five (5) resolutions from the Redevelop -
meet Authority, as listed below.
(1) Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of
disposition of Parcel No. 1 by Spang Industries, Inc., and
the form of the redevelopment contract with said developer.
This project is known as the Canonsburg Curry Field Urban
Renewal Area.
(2) Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of
disposition of Parcel No. 1- in the Canonsburg Central
Avenue Urban Renewal Area by the Nonprofit Housing Corpo-
ration of Washington County. This project is known as the
high-rise for the elderly.
(3) Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of
disposition of Parcel No. 6-A in the Donora Southgate Renewal
Area. This project is the borough hall and police station.
(4) Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of
disposition of Parcel No. 6-13 in the Donora Southgate Urban
Renewal Area. This project is a community center and a
fire hall.
(5) Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of
disposition of Parcel No. 8 in Donora Southgate Renewal Area.
This project is a senior citizens center.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve
the foregoing redevelopment resolutions as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk stated that ferry service across the Monongahela River between
Fredericktown and Labelle is to be reactivated in the near future. A meeting of the
Boards of Commissioners of Washington and Fayette Counties and the Ferry Commission
held on September 8, 1976, in Fredericktown revealed the acquisition of land and permits
and the purchase and plans for renovation of the equipment needed. It was concluded that
Fayette County shall continue to be the responsible body to effect completion of the project.
Steps will then be taken to establish the joint responsibilities of the two Counties. The
initial stages of the project have been funded equally by Washington and Fayette Counties.
In connection with the above, Mr. Brady asked that the Commissioners
consider a resolution authorizing the Ferry Commission to pay some outstanding bills.
This bills consist of: $339.84 to Robert Simpson for various travelling expenses; $300.00
to Wiley Rittenhouse for appraisals of the Ferry property; and $169.00 to J. P. Colletie
as a consultant. Mr. Brady stated that the Fayette County Commissioners are considering
the same resolution.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the above bills
be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman referred to the West Penn Power right-of-way discussion and
stated that since the County may want to sell these properties, we will want West Penn
Power Co., to supply the County with a release that they can change this or move these
if some purchaser bought the property and wanted the guy wire changed. Mr. Morgan
stated that we would not want to hamper the sale of the property by putting a guy wire
in the middle of it.
Chief Clerk referred to the bids which were opened last week for the
furnishing and delivering of office equipment and supplies for the Child Support Program,
and stated that all of the bidders bid ont he same items. He stated that there were a
couple of items that none of the. companies bid on because they couldn't supply them,
Mr. Brady stated that Mr. Diamond thought that this was the lowest responsible bidder
and recommended that the Commissioners accept the bid of Contract Business Interiors.
Mr. Brady stated that no one bid on the recording system.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract
for furnishing and delivering of office equipment and supplies for the Child Support
Program to Contract Business Interiors, 1214 Main Street, P.O. Box 6731, Wheeling,
West Virginia, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman declared the meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m. , for the
opening of bids for Fencing around Canon -McMillan School Stadium.
(Deputy Controller Daniels entered the meeting. Commissioner Gilmore was not present.)
Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bids:
(1) Allegheny Fence Construction Co., Inc.
4301 Irvine Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Amount of bid: $4, 300. 00
A certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
(2) Bethlehem Wire & Fence
Saw Mill Run Blvd. & Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Amount of bid: $4, 598. 00
A certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
(3) North American Fencing Corporation
1159 Wildlife Road
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Amount of bid: $3, 076. 00
A bid bond in the amount of $500 accompanied the bid.
_(4) Washington Fence Company
2041 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Amount of bid: $5, 370. 00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the foregoing
bids be tabled until further review by County Attorney Diamond.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
Sep ber 9 1976
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