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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 45 - 11-17-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 33 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN 91^�b&PJ MJVCEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L Minute No. 45 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 17,1976 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 Cadex of Engelhardt & Power; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Rich Nardine, Daily Notes; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Earl Bugaile, WKEG:and David Lester, Brownsville Telegraph. 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. 44, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 44, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: checks: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #48-868705 dated 11-3-76 Contract #3192 (Day Care) for the period of April thru June, 1976 - $14,924.22 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #47-887677 dated 1113-76 Month of July, 1976 - Child Support Program Fund $6,255.38 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #44-1422756 dated 11-4-76 Appropriated by Act 6-A (1976)among the Counties $100,784.37 4. United States Treasury - ck. #83,070,620 dated 11-4-76 Contract #PA-485-1, Estimate #6 - Harmon Creek Flood Control 1974 - $35,172.75 5. Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - ck. #823 dated 10-29-76 for Vestaburg renovation - $2,144.78 6. Pittsburgh National Bank - 13-day investment @ 4 5/8% interest - ck. #0929172 dated 11-10-76 - General Fund Principle $700,000.00 Interest $ 1,169.10 TOTAL $701,169.10 7. Virginia Bigler, W.C.P.C. - ck. #31550 dated 10-30-76 for Final Payment 6-1-76 to 10-8-76 - SPRPC/HUD Project No. CPA-PA-03-28-1026 - $5,607.34 8. United States Treasury - ck. #83,077,737 dated 11-9-76 Manpower Planning Program - $167,000.00 9. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #77-880921 dated 11-8-76 Contract #3540 (Day Care)- Advanced Payment (8%) 11-1-76 thru 6-30-77 - $11,395.12 10. Manpower Planning Comm. - Reimbursement to General Fund ck. #97 dated 11-15-76 - $54,334.95 336 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Dave jjkWe MALCOLM L. MORGAN, L EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 11. Commonwealth of Pa. - Day Care - Contract #2915 ck. #44-1426837 dated 11-12-76 - Aug. (Actual) and October (Estimate) - $9,953.60 12. Commonwealth of Pa. - Indochinese Refugees Month of May, 1976 - ck. #49-861089 dated 11-12-76 $1,232.70 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Otis Elevator Company - $20,890.00 2. Thomas Ward - $30.00 3. Elijah Gauden - $37.20 4. John M. Mochynak - $127.50 5. William G. Dicks - $30.00 6. Washington Center for Design - $4,780.75 7. Solomon & Teslovich - $35,172.75 8. Coventry Care, Inc. - $254.00 9. Felice Associates - $898.20 10. Felice Associates - $1,200.00 11. Westminister United Presbyterian Church - $730.64 12. Farview State Hospital - $4,650.00 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 presented a bill from Sherry & O'Leary, Inc., in the amount of $10,874.72 for plumbing services at the Washington County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving payment of the foregoing bill. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Also regarding the new County Health Center, the Chief Clerk informed the Board of two change orders for the Board's consideration; Change Order P-3 from Sherry & O'Leary to provide for labor and materials for roof drains in the loading docks and revising the sprinkler system, which would reflect an increase of $1,667.20. Change Order E-2 from Baldwin Electric Company, Inc., to provide for all labor and materials for rewiring of an air -conditioner and installation of clocks for a cost of $4,267.07. Mr. Brady stated that there were some small projects involved prior to this work which is included in this amount. E n 1 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, authorizing the two Change Orders as per above. MINUTE BOOK { BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS y//y��±� j��[jQQ�j�® WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MOR S NI"AA7C9 E EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS E 11 C Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 10, 1976 from three representatives of Brownie Troop #78 of Windover Hills, South Park Township, which stated how much they enjoyed their nature hike through Mingo Creek Park. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration lease agreements for three homes located on Mingo Creek Park property for $75.00 per month. Mr. Gilmore suggested that not only these agreements be approved, but also inform Mr. George that the others which are rented to park employees will follow the same price range. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the lease agreements 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 the Manpower Office for William X. Brock and John Paterra to attend the Mid -Atlantic Manpower Professional Association Conference to be held in Washington D.C., December 8 through the 10, 1976. 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 a request from the Washington County Planning Commission for authorization of the following statement: "The Washington County Board of Commissioners, in recognizing the importance of the Mon Valley Expressway to the future economic development and transportation needs of the citizens of the Mon Valley and Washington County, do- hereby officially support the action taken by the Washington County Planning Commission on November 15, 1976. Said action involves a recom- mendation to the Pennsylvania Transportation Commission that funds allocated under the Commonwealth's "Missing Links" program for Section B-10 of Interstate 70 be transferred to Section B-02 of the Mon Valley Expressway. Furthermore, said action recom- mends that PennDOT provide Washington County with a detailed cost study of alternatives available in reducing the construction cost of Section B-02 of the Mon Valley Expressway". Remarks: Mr. Gilmore explained that after the meeting on Monday, the Board had asked the Planning Commission to draw up a resolution for the Commissioners to formally endorse the action by the Commission. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, authorizing the foregoing statement. Roll call vote taken: �2Qt1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS g WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MokAY., "J [JJ.A EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Amman Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 8, 1976, from the National Association of County Planning Directors, directed to Mr. William Sember. Said letter informed Mr. Sember of his election as Region III Vice -President, and that the Association has established 10 regions to establish more representation and better communication for their members. (Region III is comprised of the States - Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia,) Said letter informed Mr. Sember that his goal as Vice -President will be to involve as many County Planning Directors in his region in the NACPD program and listed the goals which he should strive to achieve. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice from the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments advising that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, a combined meeting for November and December will be held for the COG membership on Thursday evening, December 2, 1976, at 7:30 p.m., in the COG Office. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Cooperative Extension Service stating that the Washington County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Service would like to request the balance of their 1976 budget. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice from the Citizens Library inviting the Board to attend a concert by Henry Spinelli, Pianist, to be held at the Library on November 20, 1976 at 8:00 p.m. Chief Clerk requested authorization to transfer $100,000.00 from the Bond Fund Account to the Capital Reserve Account. Mr. Brady explained that this transfer was needed to make current payments on the new County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, authorizing the transfei as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Mrs. Belvora Imkof of Washington, Pa., thanking the Commissioners in joining the fight to have the Arden Landfill situation resolved. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County for their fourth quarterly payment of the 1976 budget. Chief Clerk informed the Board of an Order from the Courts giving, notice of the appointment of Sheila L. Golonka as Clerk Typist in the Domestic Relations Office effective November 8, 1976. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 3, 1976 F J 1 from the City of Washington regarding a 1976 County Aid Application (762258) MINUTE BOOK 9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM LP&0AdA, I Xk4 I ,, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E G 1 Resolution enacted May 10, 1976. Said letter advised that on October 22, 1976 the subject application was amended by the Council to include the purchase and installation of a traffic signal device at the intersection of Dunn Avenue and East Maiden Street in the Fifth Ward of the City of Washington at an estimated cost of approximately $25,000.00. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for life insurance for County employees since the contract is up for renewal at the first of next year. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SOLICITOR: Mr. Diamond presented the following nine (9) 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. Carman J. & Roberta A. Capelli (1976 County Tax) 6 Cedar Way Charleroi, Pa. 15022 District: Fallowfield - Deed Book: 1341-0709 District No: 320 - Section No: 006 - Parcel No: 08 Amount: $11.49 2. Stephen I. Richman, Attorney for (1976 County Tax) James W. Hall, et al Washington Trust Bldg Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Charleroi - Deed Book: 1581-0050 District No: 160 - Section No: 19 - Parcel No: 70 Amount: $194.37 3. Kenneth Anthony for (1975 County Tax) Christian Missionary Alliance Church (1976 County Tax) 913 Locust Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Washington 6th Ward - Deed Book: 1349-1114 District No: 760 - Section No: 21 - Parcel No: 51 Amount: $28.63 4. West Penn Power Company (1976 County Tax) Cabin Hill Greensburg, Pa. 15601 District: Blaine - Deed Book: 1425-0205 District No: 050 - Section No: 7 - Parcel No: 3 Amount: $3.14 5. Stephen I. Richman, Attorney for (1976 County Tax) Danny C. Isiminger Washington Trust Bldg. Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Washington 7th Ward - Deed Book: 1584-0161 District No: 770 - Section No: 29 - Parcel No: 3-10 Amount: $112.55 l �. 0 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOtM L. MORGAN. KQ0E=3MUQWXM EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 6. Stephen I. Richman, Attorney for (1976 County Tax) Donald P. Bonsch Washington Trust Bldg. Washington, PA 15301 District: Charleroi - Deed Book: 1328-0268 District No: 160 - Section No: 12 - Parcel No: 58 Amount: $12.54 7. Stephen I. Richman, Attorney for (1976 County Tax) Edward Duda Washington.Trust'Bldg. Washington, PA 15301 District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward - Deed Book: 1402-0128 District No: 100 - Section No: 4 - Parcel No: 22-1 Amount: $68.66 8. William & Marcella Zimcosky (1976 County Tax) c/o Bill's Cash Feed Store 130-132 McKean Avenue Charleroi,PA 15301 District: Charleroi - Deed Book: 1587-0112 District No: 160 - Section No: 29 - Parcel No: 15 Amount: $64.89 9. Nicholas & Grace Koches (1976 County Tax) Box 358 Richeyville, Pa. 15358 District: West Brownsville Annex - Deed Book: District No: 675 - Section No: 025 - Parcel No: 22-02 Amount: $2.51 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond presented a lease agreement to the Board for their consideration between George Stewart Motor Company, Inc., and Washington County, for 1500 additional square feet to be used by the Manpower Office at $225.00 per month rental for a period of one year. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the lease agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond stated he had been asked by Mr. Lou Furman of the County Real Estate Office to present a resolution at today's meeting, whereby the Commissioners on behalf of the County would grant permission to the City of Washington to proceed with the demolition or razing of a structure located at 360 Hillside Avenue, Washington, Pa., which is County property. Mr. Diamond stated that the building is in hazardous condition, and that the City will assume full responsiblity for its acts in demolishing this building and will do the demolition at their own expense. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approve the foregoing resolution as presented by Mr. Diamond. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Pair. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond presented a request for authorization to petition the I C �1 MINUTE BOOK j BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOIEF�Sd WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avl L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E u court for its authorization in turn to sell a certain tract of land in North Strabane Township owned by the County to the Washington Industrial Development Corporation. Mr. Diamond stated that this property was purchased under the familiar practices in February. 1975, for the purpose of holding it and sub- sequently reconveying it to the WIDC. Mr. Diamond also stated that at that time, we paid $193,750.00, and we are now proposing to sell: -it back to them at that same figure. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, authorizing the County-' Solicitor to petition the court for sale of certain land in North Strabane Township as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m. 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR PLUMBING IN COUNTY JAIL. Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bids: 1. Chapman Corporation 351 West Beau Street Washington, PA 15301 Amount of bid: $12,229.00 A bid bond for 10% of the total amount of the bid accompanied the bid. 2. W. G. Tomko & Son, Inc. 1190 Forest Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Amount of bid: $10,962.00 A bid bond for 10% of the total amount of the bid accompanied the bid. 3. John B. Bruno Plumbing Co. 65 Campbell Avenue Washington, PA 15t301 Amount of bid: $9,969.00 A certified check in the amount of $1,000.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review by the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, appointing Mrs. Tina Dallatore as Acting Chief Clerk for the, -period of November 22-26, 1976. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. � MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, I0_4MMXX,XftX= EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS next week. Chairman announced that there would not be a regular meeting held Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: No ember 18 , 1976 ATTEST• /11Z CHIEF CLERK 1 p