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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 48 - 12-16-1976 - COMMISSIONER360 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI011NERSd WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA aviL. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN,, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 48 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., December 16, 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, John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Rich Nardine, Daily Notes;and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners,and the lChief Clerk were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 22, each member having received a copy. Chief Clerk referred to Ordinance No. 76-1, which the Board acted upon at last week's meeting and requested that it be included in the minutes in its entirety. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 47 be approved as read and to include the following Ordinance in its entirety. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. An Ordinance to create a Surplus Account in the Sinking Fund i WHEREAS, it is generally agreed that capital expenditures should be anticipated and budgeted for; and WHEREAS, capital expenditures are frequently associated with a financial program that demands the exercise of borrowing; and WHEREAS, it requires a specialized pattern of decision making concerning the expenditures, such as being undertaken in order of priority and only if the financial resources of the j present and future permit and are financed through the most economical manner; and WHEREAS, in spite of the limited and restricted resources imposed upon them, the Board of Commissioners believe that it is possible for County government to set aside specific sums from current revenues each year to be applieddto capital expenditures. NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved this 9th day of December, 1976, that the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County create a surplus account in the Sinking Fund, that the moneys in the surplus account may be used by Washington County for any law- ful purpose, and that no contract with the holders of bonds or notes shall provide to the contrary. Deposits into the surplus account of the Sinking Fund for revenue or guarantee revenue bonds or notes shall be made in each year of all pledged revenues in excess of the sum of the operating expenses plus one hundred and forty per cent of the annual debt service for such year. This Ordinance is adopted under the provisions of "The Local Government Unit Debt Act" 1972, July 12, No. 185 1001, as set forth at P.S. 53 6780-451, par. d and a shall become 11 Ll P jef l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN- . EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS �J 1 effective ten (10) days after Maid Ordinance is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County. /s/ Washington County Commissioners Special Order of Business: Chairman Morgan informed everyone present of the following item regarding Administrative Assignments: The functions of County Goveertment have been divided amoung the three Commissioners as follows. Each Commissioner will be responsible for those Depart- ments listed under his name. When you have business with these Departments, contact the Department Head or Chief Clerk; and if he or she cannot resolve the problem, then it should be brought to the attention of the appropriate Commissioner in charge df:that DepattmeAt. Mr. Morgan Courts Row Offices County Solicitor Prison Board Salary Board Retirement Board Sinking Fund Planning Commission Chief Assessor Mental Health Retardation Dept. Garage Tax Assessment Tax Claims Mental Health Retardation Advisor# Board Manpower Volunteers -in -Probation Purchasing Agent Board of Assessment Appeals Data Processing Weights and Measures Grounds and Buildings Bridge Department Xerox and Copying Chief Clerk Homes for the Aged Correspondence: Mr. Gilmore Board of Elections Registration Commission Juvenile Court Law Library Probation and Parole Board of Via*, Domestic Relations Child Welfare Advisory Board Juvenile Detention Home Public Defender Community Action Corporation Soil Conservation Service Fair Board Mr. Paluso Redevelopment Authority Industrial Development Agency Parks and RMcreation Housing Authority Airport Tourist Commission Industrial Development Authority Civil Defense Veterans Affairs Department of Human Services Ferry Commission Emergency Medical Services Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #0929461 dated 12/9/76 8-day investment @ 4h% int. - General Fund Principle $450,000.00 Interest $ 450.00 TOTAL $450,450.00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #32-1478797 dated 12/7/76 Fourth quarter payment for Child Welfare Services from 10/l/76 thru 12/31/76 - $6,251.26 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #41-1461362 dated 12/8/76 Supplemental appropriation for 1976 Public Utility Realty Tax - $3,524.00 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #91-1839175 dated 12/8/76 Grant -in -Aid Program for Juvenile Court Probation Services - $26,164.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 3(07.` MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI(DNERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avid L Uilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN. AlAXAMICAVA47EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS h 1. Farview State Hospital - $3,825.00 2. Robert L. Ceisler - $1,157.56 3. Observer -Reporter - $43.00 Remarks: Regarding the bill from Farview State Hospital, Mr. Paluso stated that Senator Henry J. Cianfrani was conducting an investigation of Farview and it was noted that the State appropriated 12h million dollars for the operation of Farview State Hospital in taking care of the inmates. Mr. Paluso wanted to know, if this was the case, why we are paying $75.00 a day for these people when the state has already appropriated the money to take care df these people. Mr. Paluso asked the news media if anyone had picked this up in the investigation and suggested that a little investigative reporting could help us figure out why we are paying this amount. Chairman requested that Mr. Paluso correspond with Senator Cianfrani to seek an answer to this question. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bills be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - voted No for the Farview State Hospital bill, and Yes for the other bills. Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented a contract to the Board for their consideration between the County and the Bureau of Employment Security in order that the BES might refer federal supplemental benefit people and the Office of Employment and Training will attempt to place them. Mr. Brady added that this was a non- financial agreement. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the contract as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a contract to the Board for their consideration between the County and the Bureau of Employment Security for verification of unemployment insurance for participants in our institutional and less than class size training. -Said contract will be in effect from October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the contract 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 between the Office of Employment and Training and Pro-Cleaners5and Furriers of McMurray, Pa., for 1 F 1 training of Nicholas Levinsky. 1 E MINUTE BOOK X1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN &W EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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 - Yds. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request for John Fantini, Director, Manpower Planning, and members of his staff to attend a training program on Title VI implementation in Philadelphia from December 19 thru 22. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the travel request 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 request for approval of Change Order No. 3 from McAnallen Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $718.00. Mr. Brady explained that the latches on 43 d6ors at the Washington County Health Center were not approved and roller latches had to be installed. Mr. Morgan added that this was done to satisfy the Department of Labor and Industry. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Change Order No. 3 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 telegram received from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan announcing that the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $15,220.00 grant to the North Strabane Township Municipal Authority for a waste water tr_=+=- works facility plan. Chief Clerk requested approval for the employment of Ronald Ferricks, as a Motor Equipment Mechanic I for the Department of Parks, effective December 13, 1976.under Manpower. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the employ- ment of Ronald Ferricks as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter of resignation from Norma Negro, Switch- board Operator, effective December 28, 1976. Chief Clerk read an announcement from the Mid Monongahela Valley of Council of Governments informing all interested parties that Allegheny County Commissioner Thomas Foerster will be at the Mon Valley Health Center at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1976, to discuss communter train service between Pittsburgh and the Valley. 36b 4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Ravi L t�i morg MALCOLM L. MORGAN,jj��, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read an announcement from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission giving notice that the application of The Peoples Natural Gas Company for approval of the right to offer, render, furnish or supply liquid propane gas service to the public in portions of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland counties, will be considered, and it is expected that hearings will be set in the near future. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the demolition of the following properties: 86, 92, 98 West Beau and 30-32, 16 South Franklin, Washington, Pa. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. In the absence of the Solicitor, Mr. Brady presented the following tax refund to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, 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 Union National Bank of Pittsburgh (1976 County Tax) for Phillip C. Schollaert McDonald Office McDonald, Pa. 15057 District: McDonald - Deed Book: 1649-0192 District No: 47 - Section NO: 4 - Parcel No: 30 Amount: $55.07 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a lease agreement between the County and James E. Harris, et al, for a District Magistrate's office in Richeyville, Pa., for a term of January 1, 1977 to December 31, 1981. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the lease agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented an agreement between the County and Group Home, Inc. Mr. Brady stated that this was a continuance of a previous agreement between the two parties and was recommended for approval by the County Solicitor, E n E Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the agreement as per above. C 1 MINUTE BoOK 365 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MOR'GaAXBM NQR�1. 4DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISS1014ER3 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a resolution received from Attorney Robert Zeman regarding the Eminent Domain Proceedings involving property owned by James V. Maggi, in which the Commissioners will offer to pay unto James V. Maggi the sum of $12,050.00 in full settlement and release of any and all claims which he may have for this property. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the resolutiona as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: D er 16 1976 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK