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MINUTE BOOK 343
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, N $piXC LVXN, EIDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 46
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., December 2, 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, Solicitor Diamond; John Drake, Senior
Citizens; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Dave Budinger, Observer Reportero
Rich Nardine, Daily Notes, Earl Bugaile, WKEG and Dave Lester, Brownsville
Telegtaph.
Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners; the -Chief
Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 45, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 45 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Treasurer of the U.S. - ck. #13,626,197 dated 11/19/76
for payment for Antirecession Fiscal Assistance - $99,584.00
2. Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #0929267 dated 11/22/76
C.D. #1530 - 1974 Bond Issue Account
Principle $650,000.00
Interest $ 2,830.21
TOTAL $652,830.21
3. Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #0929296 dated 11/24/76
General Fund
Principle $650,000.00
Interest $ 1,169,10
TOTAL $651,169.10
4. Commercial Bank & Trust Co. - C.D. #1995 dated 11/29/76
30-day investment @ 4 3/4% int. - Cross Creek Park Fund 1974
Principle $575,000.00
Interest $ 2,319.69
TOTAL $577,319.69
5. Mellon Bank - ck. #25682745 dated 11/29/76 - 30-day investment
@ 4.75% int. - Harmon Creek Flood Control 1974
Principle $35,000.00
Interest $ 141.20
TOTAL $35,141.20
6. Mellon Bank - ck. #25682734 dated 11/29/76 - 30-day investment
@ 4.75% int. - Washx Co. Gen. Fund Capital Acct. 1974
Principle $150,000.00
Interest $ 6,013.54
TOTAL $156,013.54
7. First National Bank - C.D. #11562 dated 11/29/76 - 30-day
investment @ 5% int. - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Principle $300,000.00
Interest $ 1,273.97
TOTAL $301,273.97
8. First National Bank - C.U. #11563 dated 11/29/76 - 30-day
investment @ 5% int. - Parks and Recreation Fund
Principle $325,000.00
Interest $ 1,380.14
TOTAL $326,380.14
9. United States Treasury - Ck. #91,511,341 dated 9/l/76 for
Community Services Administration - Manpower Planning
Program - $5,440.00
10. United States Treasury - ck. #83,100,762 dated 11/23/76
Manpower Planning - $116,000.00
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. M & M Equipment Sales Company - $45,280.41
2. McDonald Associates - $7,077.41
3. Limbach Company - $7,722.55
4. Gateway Kitchens - $3,135.95
5. Glen Mills Schools - $1,665.00
6. Contract Business Interiors - $34,370.64
7. West Penn Sport Supply - $620.00
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 informed the Board of a notice from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission advising that the Commission may consider the
application of Quail Run Sanitary Corporation for approval of the right to
begin to offer, render, furnish or supply sanitary sewage collection and dis-
posal service to the public in a portion of Peters Township, known as Quail Run
Development, Washington County.
Cnief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 16, 1976 from
the Washington Association of Downtown Enterprisers, thanking the Commissioners
for permission to use the steps and rotunda of the Courthouse from December 6-
24 for their Christmas Promotion.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Washington County
Historical Society for the balance of their budget allocation for 1976.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 19, 1976
from Child Welfare Services advising that Herbert J. Caponi, Caseworker, is to
receive a salary increase from $10,523 to $11,032, effective November 8, 1976.
Concerning the emergency situation at the Juvenile Detention Home,
the Chief Clerk stated that temporary services have been rendered by Edward B.
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Patterson as a Houseparent. Mr. Brady stated that we have received no response
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIDSSION�ER WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ays.d L. ,lmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, PWX&V4XX*X EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
to advertisements for permanent Houseparents.
Chief Clerk requested approval from the Board for Change Order P-4
for the new Washington County Health Center in the amount of $254.57 for
services provided by Sherry & O'Leary, Inc. on the dental equipment.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Change Order
P-4 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an On the Job Contract with Brick Layers Local
#11, South College Street, Washington, Pa., for Stephen P. Courtwright, under
the CETA Program.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the OJT
Contract 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 recommendation from the Washington
County Mental Health Association for reappointment of Miss Dorothy Squibb to
a full term on the MH/MR Program Board. Mr. Morgan mentioned the fact that
he serves on the MH/MR Board as a representative of the Commissioners, and he
recommended the reappointment of Miss Squibb.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the reappoint-
ment of Miss Dorothy Squibb to the MH/MR Board as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that an appointment recommendation was needed -for
the Drug and Alcohol Board. Mr. Morgan stated that it has been recommended
that Martha Sweet be _appointed to one of the two vacancies that are presently
on the Drug and Alcohol Board.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the appointment:
of Martha Sweet as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Gilmore, who is the Commissioner Member
of the Washington County Soil & Water Conservation Commission, will finish his
term as of January, 1977, and an appointment will be necessary. Mr. Morgan
recommended that Mr. Gilmore be reappointed to the Commission Board.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the reappoint-
ment of Mr. David L. Gilmore as per above.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Dav i"j;
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DWARD M. PALU30, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented various Tax Claim Resolutions for private sale
to the Board for their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 1,
for property situate in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
January 22, 1940 and April 22, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as
East 1/2 of Lot 104, Bell Avenue, Adj. G. Hammon, situate in Burgettstown,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of J.A.
Romano, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from MARY M.
PAPPAS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
district involved: Burgettstown Area School District - November 22, 1976 and
Burgettstown Borough Council - November 22, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 2,
for property situate in Canonsburg,lst Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on November 12, 1964 and September 9, 1968, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being
described as Lot 327, Blk 17, PB #2 Page 151, (9-34-38), situated in Canonsburg,
lst Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of
August Valentour, be approved; and that the sum of $50.00 be accepted from
CANONSBURG BOROUGH, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent
of taxing district involved: Canon -McMillan School District - January 21, 1976
and Canonsburg Borough - February 11, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 3,
for property situate in Chartiers Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1 sty. fr.
hse.-gar, Lot 163-164, DB 613-65, situate in Chartiers Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Andrew Gallimore
Estate, be approved; and that the sum of $1,000.00 be accepted from RICHARD E.
& JA14ICE D. SOLLON, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of
taxing district involved: Chartiers-Houston Joint School System - November 22,
1976 and Chartiers Township - November 2, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 4
for property situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 10, 1973, September 9, 1969, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being
described as 1 sty fr hse. Lot 4, Pt of 5, Blk 1, DB 684-471, (26-4-38), situate
in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly - .gip
assessed in the name of Willis Barnes, be approved; and that the sum of $386.00
be accepted from LAWRENCE J. & MARGARET F. CAMPBELL, Washington County Tax
Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Beth -Center
School District - January 27, 1976 and East Bethlehem Township - August 25, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 51
for property situate in the Borough of New Eagle, Washington County,
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Pennsylvania, sold on April 26, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 2
Lots, 197 & 198, New Eagle Plan 2nd Ave., situated in Borough of New Eagle,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS32MRLS. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. M0RGAN.1WTGNX& 'T4-YXX, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Samuel M.
Downer, be approved; and that the sum of $200.00 be accepted from BERNARD G. &
LINDA WALTERS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of
taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - April 19, 1976 and
New Eagle Borough - April 19, 1976.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 6,
for property situate in West Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Garages
16 to 20 Incl. 0.633 Ac. Surf., DB 1031-451, (70-12-260), situate in West Pike
Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the
name of Julius & Marcella Farkas, be approved; and that the sum of $151.97 be
accepted from JOHN & DOROTHY TYLER, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of taxing district involved: California Area School District -
April 22, 1976 and West Pike Run Township - April 5, 1976. (Repurchase)
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 7,
for property situate in West Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr
hse, Gar, 0.134 Ac. Surf. DB 1031-451, situate in West Pike Run Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Julius
& Marcella Farkas, be approved; and that the sum of $777.93 be accepted from
JOHN & DOROTHY TYLER, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent
of taxing district involved: California Area School District - April 22, 1976
and West Pike Run Township - April 5, 1976.
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 for
the Board's approval of an easement to provide services to a new home which is
being constructed. Mr. Brady explained that an easement was necessary to put
the facilities of West Penn Power on County property. Mr. Brady added that this
matter has been checked out, and it was an agreeable item in regard to the intent:
of the Harmon Creek Flood Control program.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the easement
from West Penn Power as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk referred to the bids which were opened at a previous
meeting for 25 wheelchairs for the Washington County Health Center, and stated
that the bids had been reviewed by the County Solicitor and the low bidder was
Medline Industries at $2,576.00.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MALCOLM L. MORGAN,TC EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract
for 25 wheelchairs for the Washington County Health Center to MEDLINE INDUSTRIES,
INC., 1825 Shermer Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, for the amount set forth in
their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk referred to the bids which were opened at last week's
meeting for plumbing installation at the Washington County Jail. Mr. Brady
stated that the low bidder was John B. Bruno at $9,969.00. Mr. Morgan mentioned
the fact that this is for the entire job including masonary walls, fixtures, etc.
(Further remarks)
Mr. Diamond stated that he could anticipate a problem with the specifications
which were prepared in two parts. Mr. Diamond recommended that this bid should
be held for further clarification.
Mr. Morgan recommended that the awarding of this bid be held in abeyance for one
more week.
Chairman Morgan informed all those present that the Commissioners have
received a check in the amount of $193,750.00 from the Washington Industrial
Development Corporation which repays a loan to the corporation for the purchase
of 122 acres in North Strabane Township for an industrial park. Mr. Morgan
stated that this check would be placed back into the Industrial Development
Revolving Fund.
Solicitor:
Mr. Diamond presented the following ten (10) tax refunds to the
Board for their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, 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. Albert A. Kerner (1976 County Tax)
103 Morgan Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward - Deed Book: 1629-0206
District No: 110 - Section No: 24 - Parcel No: 1-02
Amount: $1.15
2. Gallatin National Bank (1976 County Tax)
for Richard & Sharon Soudan
Box 33
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton - Deed Book: 1489-0045
District No: 120 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No.:�82-12
Amount: $72.11
3. Stephen I. Richman, Esq. (1976 County Tax)
for Andrew & Virginia Caroselli
Washington Trust Bldg. ---
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane - Deed Book: 1217-0437
District No: 600 - Section Nu: 1 - Parcel No: 174-A
Amount: $206.60
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MINUTE BOOK 349
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Davld L. CC77��,,,,11��l!7'1.Qj' e rjWARn M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, 14t$�'$j[ppRp[� E
4. William J. Prosser (1976 County Tax)
Maple Avenue Ext.
New Eagle, PA 15067
District: New Eagle - Deed Book: 1577 --- 77
District No: 480 - Section No: 29 - Parcel No: 8
Amount: $82.35
5. Dennis & Connie Snyder (1976 County Tax)
R. D. 4, Box 1331
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell - Deed Book: 1583-247
District No: 020 - Section No: 9 - Parcel No: 6-14
Amount: $14.11
6. O. Forrest and Maree Morgan (1975 County Tax)
209 Trinity Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters - Deed Book: 1400-0177
District No: 540 - Section No: 10 - Parcel No: 353-128
Amount: $267.50
7. Foley A. Selvaggi, et ux (1976 County Tax)
1250 W. Wylie Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District:;Canton - Deed Book: 1523-0129
District No: 12 -_Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 35-2
Amount: $9.41
8. Loretta Paletta (1976 County Tax)
22 Crescent Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward - Deed Book: 1318-0001
District No: 770 - Section No: 38 - Parcel No: 4
Amount: $25.08
9. Bell Federal Savings & Loan Assn. (1976 County Tax)
for George & Mary Rose Rostosky
North Hills offYParry Hwy.
Wexford, PA 15090
District: Union - Deed Book: 1099-0432
Dictrict No: 640 - Section No: 8 - Parcel No: 47
Amount: $9.40
10. West End Federal Savings & Loan Assn. (1976 County Tax)
for Stephen Sobieralski et ux
500 S. Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
District: Peters - Deed Book: 1584-0177
District No: 540 - Section No: 6 - Parcel No: 25-5-22
Amount: $18.18
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond stated that the County had previously entered into an
agreement with Mr. & Mrs. John K. Mihealsick for right of way of a temporary
bypass through their property for reconstruction and repair of a bridge.
Mr. Diamond stated that this agreement apparently had a 90 day limitation which
has expired, and that Mr. & Mrs. Mihealsick have requested that -the Board approve
a 90 day extension.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the 90 day
extension as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attending today's meeting were three women representing the Washington
County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC), who
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS�ONFaR�S.Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN,4i& 7F4EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
requested that the Commissioners make a decision regarding the equipment and
supplies belonging to the Washington County Mental Health -Mental Retardation
Program. Mrs. Dave Marshall, spokeswoman for the group, stated that this
equipment is no longer being used under a federally funded program and that
PARC would like a portion of the equipment turned over to the Intermediate Unit
for a Title VI program being conducted at the First Christian Church. It was
noted that Mr. Ronald Barshick, Director of MH/MR has recommended to the
Commissioners that the equipment be turned over to MH/MR for use in its programs
if needed.
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan stated that this matter has been discussed and he felt that the
decision should be made by the MH/MR Board and not the Commissioners. He stated
that the MH/MR Board is better informed to make a decision and recommended
that the MH/MR Board, in conjunction with Mr. Barshick, be left with the
decision as to what to do with this equipment.
(Further discussion was held.)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the decision regard-
ing the use of the equipment be left up to the MH/MR Board as per above.
Further remarks:
Mr. Gilmore: These people ought to be given the same consideration as the
MH/MR people. There have been some statements made that MH/MR should be given
first preference. Perhaps we ought to say that we feel that the MH/MR Board
should make the decision, but that each program that could use the qquipment
be given equal status.
Mr. Morgan stated that Mr. Gilmore's suggestion be added to the
motion, but that action was not really necessary on this matter. Mr. Morgan
stated that the MH/MR Board would be notified of the Commissioners' recommenda-
tion.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
Dec!r 2 , 1976
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