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MALCOLM L. MORC.ANyywnuyyA" EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 44
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., November 4, 1976
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore and Morgan. Also being
present: Chief Clerk Brady;,Solicitor Diamond; John Cadez, Eng6lhardt & Power;
John Drake, Senior Citizens; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Mrs. biller,
League of Women Voters; Rich Nardine, Daily Notes and Earl Bugaile, WKEG.
Chairman noted for the record that two Commissioners, the Chief Clerk
and County Solicitor were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 43, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 43, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Chief Clerk referred to last week's meeting in which the Board directec.
him to contact the Controller's Office in regard to an increase in postage for
some of the Magistrates offices. Mr. Brady stated that the Controller has
recommended that the postage allowance be increased to $300.00 per week for
Magistrate Luongo and Magistrate Mavrich. No Board action necessary.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Pittsburgh National Bank - 14-day investment @ 4 3/4%
interest - ck. #855497 dated 10/28/76 - General Fund
Principle $1,000,000.00
Interest $ 1,847.22
TOTAL $1,001,847.22
2. Commercial Bank & Trust Co. - C.D. 1994 - 30-day
investment @ 5% interest - ck. #08055 dated 10/29/76
Cross Creek Park Fund 1974
Principle $575,000.00
Interest $ 2,363.01
TOTAL $577,363.01
3. Mellon Bank - ck. #25678697 dated 10/29/76 (Open Time Acct.)
30-day investment - @ 4.875% int. - Harmon Creek Flood
Control 1974
Principle $35,000.00
Interest $ 140.24
TOTAL $35,140.24
4. Mellon Bank - ck. #25678686 dated 10/29/76 - 30�-day investment
@ 4.875% int. - Washington Co. General Fund Capital Acct. 1974
Principle $150,000.00
Interest $ 609.38
TOTAL $150,609.38
5. First National Bank - C.D. 11507 dated 10/29/76 - 30-day
investment @ 5 1/8% int. - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund
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Principle $400,000.00
Interest $ 1,684.93
TOTAL $401,684.93
6. First National Gank - C.D. 11506 dated 10/29/76 - 30-day
investment @ 5 1/8% int. - Parks and Recreation Fund
Principle
Interest
TOTAL
$325,000.00
$ 1,369.01
$326,369.01
7. Michael George - receipts for Sept. 29 - Oct. 29, 1976
$566.63
8. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #49-857221 dated 10/27/76
Foster Home & Institutional Care Payment for the
month of July, 1976 - I.D. #744 - $6,172.64
9. United States Treasury - ck. #83,057,356 dated 10/27/76
Manpower Planning - $110,631.11
10. Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - ck. #809
dated 10/29/76 - Sept. Reimb. 3-7 ($3,948.04) Sept.
Reimb. 20 ($11,965.20) 50% Sept. M.V. Reimb.
($7,705.65)- $23,618.89
11. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #49-855446 dated 10/22/76
First draw on S.W. - 76-C-6A-8-495 - Governor's Justice
Commission - $2,482.00
12. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #49-855447 dated 10/22/76
First draw on S.W. - 76-C-6A-8-555 - Governor's Justice
Commission - $2,225.00
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. McAnallen Brothers - $73,047.59
2. James R. Blyth - $30.00
3. Elijah Gauden - $37.20
4. West Penn Power - $16,831.50
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the foregoing bills
be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from Jane Fulcher,
Law Librarian, to attend a meeting of Pennsylvania County Law Librarians on
November 19, 1976 in Harrisburg. Mr. Brady added that this has been recommended
by the President Judge.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the travel
request as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of two requests for temporary emergency
employment at the Juvenile Detention Home for two Houseparents, Russell W. Ragan
and Gary Moore.
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the two
temporary emergency employment positions as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation dated
October 25, 1976 from Sarah S. Curry of Adult Welfare Services.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation from
Martha Kulp, Park Naturalist for Mingo Creek County Park, effective October 15,
1976.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Michael George,
Director of Parks and Recreation, asking that the Board of Commissioners approve
the leasing of Building PR-8 in Mingo Creek Park to another tenant, Ronald Smith,
since the previous tenant has vacated the house.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the leasing
of the building as per above, with the stipulation that the Solicitor review
the lease.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to revise and install a heating
system in Building MS-3 at Mingo Creek Park. Mr. Brady added that he had
discussed this matter with Mr. Michael George and the estimated c6st of -this
project would-be $1267.00, to be installed by Randall Heating and Plumbing.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the
installation by Randall Heating and Plumbing as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a Right of Way Agreement between The Peoples
Natural Gas Company and Washington County for relocation of a gas line in Mingo
Creek Park. Said relocation recommended by Michael George, Director and
Robert L. Ceisler, Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the Right of
Way Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 21, 1976 from Kasmier W. Sala,
Insurance & Real Estate Agency, Monongahela, Pa., regarding Pigeon Creek Abandon
Mine Projects. Mr. Sala mentioned his interest in the clean-up of the Pigeon
Creek watershed since 1967, and in the Abandon Mine Abatement Project at
Hazelkirk in 1969 and 1970. Mr. Sala also mentioned the Catsburg Discharge
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Project,,which was delayed somewhat because of land acquisition problems, and
that with the help of the County and cooperation with the City of Monongahela
the land was acquired. Mr. Sala stated that he had received a letter from the
Department of Environmental Resources in Harrisburg stating that the Catsburg
Project in Monongahela, in their opinion, should have the design completed by
the end of this year and that construction should be initiated as soon as weather:
permits next spring. Mr. Sala thanked the Commissioners for their help in making
this project a success.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated October 1976, from
J. M. Roche, National Chairman, National Committee for Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve, Arlington, Va. Mr. Roche stated that during the past four
years he has been the chairman of a special committee whose objectives are to
enhance public understanding of the vital role played by the National Guard and
Reserve as an essential part of the defense structure of the Nation, and to
encourage American employers to permit their employees to participate as active
members of the Reserve Components. Said letter enclosed a pledge card and
sample Statement of Support, which sets forth the minimal policies they seek
for all American employees, and asked that the Commissioners endorse their
support for this program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, adopting a resolution
of support for the program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice announcing the Annual
Stockholders Meeting and Banquet of the West Alexander Agricultural Association
to be held on November 18, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Alexander United
Presbyterian Church.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of several -contracts with Elliott
Training Center under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act for thirty-
six (36) trainees for programs to begin November 8,,,1976 and January 3, 1977,
each for twenty-four (24) weeks.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the contracts
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from William P.
Sember, Executive Director, Planning Commission, to represent the Commissioners
at a meeting in the Governor's office in Harrisburg on November 8, 1976 concern-
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ing the Mon Valley Expressway.
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the travel
request as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented three agreements between the County and three
volunteers, Mrs. Jean Jahraus, Judy Carl and Mary Jane Marcaux, for the
Volunteers -in -Probation Program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the three
agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a Change Order E-2 for the Washingtou
County Health Center for a total cost of $4,267.07. Mr. Brady explained that
this involves interchanging clocks, rewiring an ait-conditioner and replacing
underground wires.
Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore questioned whether these were actually changes or mistakes.
Mr. Morgan recommended that this be referred back to the architect for further
clarification as to whose problems these really are.
Solititor:
Mr. Diamond presented the following eight (8) tax refunds to the Board
for their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, 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 tax:
1. The George Washington (1976 County Tax)
c/o Mrs. Katherine Vaughn
Box 232
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 4th Ward - Deed Book: 1450-0009
District No: 740 - Section No: 001 - Parcel did: 6
Amount: $990.76
2. Ben H. & Bessie W. Richman (1976 County Tax)
c/o Mrs. Katherine Vaughn, Box 232
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane - Deed Book: 1312-0814
District No: 600 - Section No: 005-07 - Parcel No: 0010-00
Amount: $1,360.07
3. Washington Trust Bldg. Tnc., (1976 County Tax)
c/o Mrs. Katherine Vaughn
Box 232
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washingtona4th - Deed Book: 0886-0222
District No: 740 - Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 1
Amount: $794.20
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4. Patch Brothers, Inc. (1975 County Tax)
Houston, PA 15342
District: North Strabane - Deed Book: 1015-0058
District No: 520 - Section No: 15 - Parcel No: 664
Amount: $3.87
5. Arthur C. Schwotzer (1974, 1975 & 1976 Co. Tax)
145 Rockingham Lane
McMurray, Pa. 15317
District: Peters -Township - Deed Book: 1365-0556 & 1639-0124
District No: 540 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 562-5
Amount: $452.59
6. Clyde P. & Mary C. Keeler
150 Oakwood Road
McMurray PA 15317
(1976 County Tax)
District: Peters - Deed Book: 730-0081
District No: 540 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 258
Amount: $5.43
7. William S. & Lorena Mounts (1976 County Tax)
R. D. 2
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Cecil - Deed Book: 697-0151
District No: 140 - Section No: 12 - Parcel No: 36
Amount: $23.51
8. John Duff
1981 The Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell - Deed Book:
District No: 020 - Section No:
Amount: $25.05
Roll call vote taken:
(1976 County Tax)
1389-0001
8 - Parcel No: 22
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond read the following Resolution for the Board's consideration
and approval:
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Washington County,
Pennsylvania, recognizes the need to effect greater economy in
the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment, and
WHEREAS, The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania has enacted legislation, which will enable partici-
pating political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
to effect greater economy in such purchasing, namely the Act of
April 9, 1929, (P.L. 177), as amended by the addition of sub-
section 2403, which provides for the participation of political
subdivisions in purchases made by the Commonwealth, and
WHEREAS, those policital subdivisions, which desire to
participate in purchasing under the provisions of the aforesaid
legislation, must authorize such participation by ordinance or
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved, this 4th day of
November, 1976, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Pennsylvania, notify the Department of General
Services of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the intention of
Washington County to participate in the purchasing of materials,
supplies and equipment from time -to -time under and pursuant to
the aforesaid statutory provisions.
Washington County, when participating in purchases from
contracts in effect between awarded vendors and the Department
of General Services will be bound by the following conditions:
1. Orders will be placed directly with the awarded
cooperating vendor, referring to the Contract Com-
modity Number, Contract Period, Unit Price and
Price Extensions.
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2. In order that a record of quantity and dollar value
of commodities purchased from contracts may be kept, a
copy of all purchase orders will be forwarded to the
Cooperative Purchasing Office.
3. Billing will be made to Washington County which
will be directly responsible for payment.
4. Washington County will be responsible for vendor's
compliance with all conditions of delivery and quality
established by the Department of General Services.
5. Washington County shall be exempt from existing
statutory requirements governing competitive bidding
and execution of contracts with respect to the purchase
of materials, supplies and equipment under the amended
Section 2403, Act of April 9, 1929, (P.L. 177).
Adopted this 4th day of November, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimoulsy.
Meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m.
11:00 A.M. — OPENING OF BIDS FOR WHEELCHAIRS AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
(Controller Mascara entered the meeting.)
Mr. Mascara stated that no bids were received for medical
instruments and nursing supplies.
Mr. Mascara opened and read the following bids for twenty-five
(25) wheelchairs:
1. Allied Medical Supply, Inc.
75 East Maiden
Washington, PA 15301
Amount of bid: $2,950.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Medline Industries, Inc.
1825 Shermer Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Amount of bid: $2576.00
A check in the amount of $258.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Argo Medical Supply Co.
60 S. Maple Street
Akron, Ohio 44303
Amount of bid: $2743.75
A certified check in the amount of $274.38 accompanied the bid.
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4. Stuart's Drug & Supigal Supply, Inc.
911 South Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Amount of bid: $2,675.00
A bid bond in the amount of $268.00 accompanied the bid.
Chairman recommended that the bids be held in abeyance for further
review by the County Solicitor and action will be taken on November 18, 1976
at the next Board meeting.
Meeting ajourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
Nove,wob,er 4 , 1976
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