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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 62 - 3-24-1977 - COMMISSIONER434 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 62 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 24, 1977 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; Budget Director Gillespie; Don Ligman, Administrative Assistant; Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson, Observer Reporter; Daniel Giosta, Daily Notes; Daniel Lester; Brownsville Telegraph and Earl Bugaili�,WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief Clerk, County Solicitor and Budget Director were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 61, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 61, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. E Motion carried unanimously. ` Special Order of Business: Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority, presented two resolttions to the Board for their consideration and approval. Mr. Bourke stated that the first resolution will give approval for the Redevelopment Proposal for the P & W Patch Redevelopment Project in Independence Township. He also stated that a joint public hearing had been held in Independence on February 22, 1977, in which the local community and the County Planning Commission approved the proposal. He added that the local planning commission has declared the area blighted, and gave a brief explanation as to what the proposal involves. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing resolution as presented by Mr. Roland Bourke. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke then presented the second resolution concerning the same project. He stated that they had applied for a $300,000 state grant, and that the state wants to amend the application by increasing it to $312,925 in order to hire a consultant for a state wide information study on the relocation of residents. Mr. Bourke explaintddthht the resolution will authorize the Redevelopment Authority to increase the application to $312,925 for the inclusion of this study. MINUTE BOOK 435 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS"BaNVE SL. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONLRS 1 u Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing resolution as presented by Mr. Roland Bourke. 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. U.S. Treasury - ck. #83,259,025 dated 3/15/77 Manpower Planning - $138,916.00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #32-0065844 dated 3/17/77 Partial payment for Action Grant as per contract SW-76-c-9c-0093 - Governor's Justice Commission First Draw - Salaries Juvenile Probation Intensive Program - $10,000.00 3. Kemper Insurance Co. - Draft No. LA885-294 dated 3/17/77 for accident - total - Anthony Luppino - $697.83 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #65-0054063 dated 3/14/77 Quarter ending Sept. 1976 - Act 333 78% Adult $55,309.68 22% Juvenile $15,600.17 TOTAL $70,909.85 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Hopewell Township - $420.00 2. Westminister U/P. Church - $182.66 3. R.C.A. - $729.00 4. Glen Mills Schools - $1,800.00 5. George Anthou - $300.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, 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 letter from Attorney John W. Edwards requesting that the Board adopt a resolution authorit*ng the payment of $78,600.00 to Paul J. Margaria of Avella, Pa., as payment of just compensation for damages resulting from the condemnation of a portion of his lands for flood control purposes in the Cross.Creek Project, Site 666. �__ Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, auhhorizing the payment of $78,600.00 to Paul J. Margaria as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that at the regular meeting on April 8, 1976, the Commissioners passed a general resolution of condemnation in regard to Chartiers Creek. Mr. Brady stated that Attorney Zeman has asked thattthe Commissioners 436 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Dav'd Lore MALCOLM L. MORGAN.1' Jkx" EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS rescind that resolution except to any interest the County might have acquired prior to the resolution being negotiated. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the resolution rescinding the action taken on April 8, 1976, as requested by Attorney Zeman 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 letter from the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency requesting the second quarterly allocation for 1977. Chief Clerk read the following memorandum dated March 17, 1977 from President Judge Charles G. Sweet: Gentlemen: My memorandum of November 14, 1969, is amended as follows: District #3 Greater Charleroi (Charleroi, North Charleroi, Speers, Elco, Dunlevy, Roscoe, Twilight, Stockdale, Allenport, Long Branch) Matthew Cowell This office should be located in a quadrilateral bounded by 3rd, McKean, and loth and Fallowfield in Charleroi. /s/ Charles G. Sweet Chief Clerk presented an On The Job Contract with Boat Shopeand Marina in (Speers) Belle Vernon for the training of Earl Cole as a Boat Motor Mechanic. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, 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 presented an Agreement to the Board for their appeaval between the Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council, Inc. and Chartiers Township Neighborhood Service Center at the Washington County Health Center. Mr. Brady added that this agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Gillespie and Mr. Diamond. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Hatuso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 E 1 MINUTE BOOK 437 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. M0RGAbGM=ff&MJ&X=XK EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSUONeRS C u 1 Regarding the Foster Parents Association of Washington County, CommissionersGMimore stated that they have requested that the Board give some consideration to the pay they are receiving. Mr. Gilmore statdd that currently they are getting $4.00 per child per day, and they are having difficulty feeding the children, particularly larger children, on $6 00 a day. Mr. Gilmore reporter' that the local area had been surveyed, and it was found that we were below what seems to be the minimum in this area. He recommended that the Board authorize a raise from $4.00 to $4.50 per child per day to be paid to the foster homes effective as Boon as possible. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the raise from $4.00 to $4.50 per child per day for foster parents.as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carrieduunanimously. Commissioner Gilmore also reported that a number of these 66ster parents have children in kindergarten, which is something they are encouraged to do. In connection with that, he stated that transporation is not provided by the school system or anyone else, and the parents are required to provide transportation at least one way and in some cases two ways. He further stated that they have asked that the Board give some consideration in giving them mileage for transporation to kindergarten. Mr. Gilmore felt this to be a ldgitimate request, and recommended that the Board authorize Mr. Gillespie, in conjunction with the Controller, to pas®pare some type of mileage sheet which would show the monthly mileage the parents incur in providing transportation for these children and pay them the standard rate of 124: per mile. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the mitua+ge payment of 12,� per mile for the transportation of children to kindergarten by Poster parents as per above. - Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding emergency shelters for placement of children, Mr. Gilmore stated that the Board, at some future time, should authorize Miss Abel to increase her efforts in establishing at least two homes for emergency placement. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: We have had two couples inquiring about the Juvenile Detention Home, who had children or who could not stay there all the time, and they could probably fill the bill for this thing. Mr. Morgan: We will contact Miss Abel and askeher to step up her research. Chief Clerk informed the Board of -vacanciss_- on the general board of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District.. He stated that he has been unable to contact all of those whoucould be invited to serve, but that he did cgnae ri�r�' _,*f Monongahela, who has agreed to serve. 438 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the appointment of Frank A. Pizzica to the genexAl board of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Dhsxelopment District. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Regarding the bids received for renovation of the Allenport Bridge, Mr. Diamond informed the Board that the County Engineer is still examining the the bids and specifications, and recommended that thesawhkding of the bid be postponed until next week. Regarding the bids received for stainless ste&l plate warmers and lids for the Health Center, Mr. Diamond recommended that the bid be awarded to Curran -Taylor, Inc., which was the only bid received for this item. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract for the stainless steel plate warmers and lids to CURRAN-TAYLOR, INC., 351 S. Washington Road, Route 19, McMurray, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the bids received for certain kitchen utensils for the Health Center, Mr. Diamond stated that the bid from Edward Don & Company was not accompanied by a bid bond. He then recommended that the bid be awarded to Curran -Taylor, Inc. as their bid was in proper form and they are a local firm and able to better serve our daily needs. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract for Kitchen Utensils to CURRAN-TAYLOR, INC., 351 S. Washington Road, Route 19, McMurray, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid; ah}rebommended by the County Solicitor; this being the tesponsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the bid received for China items for the Health Center, Mr. biamaudritated that the one bid received from Curran -Taylor, Inc. was accompanied by the appropriate bonds and broken down into two categories - one for a Honeycomb patteM for $5,657.70 and for a Classic Bronze pattern for $2,922.68. He stated that Mr. Don Ligman has recommended that the bid be accepted for the Honeycomb pattern because he felt that it would be a more durable china. L L Mr. Ligman stated that this china could be used more easily by the patients MINUTE BOOK 439 'BOA(© OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MiZXJ19XXWI. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS j C because of the weight and structure. He added that the Classic Bronze was more bulky and heavier in weight, and that the staff of the Health Center has also agreed that the Honeycomb pattern would be more appropriate for the patient needs. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract for the China Items to CURRAN-TAYLOR, INC., 351 S. Washington Road, Route 19, McMurray, Pa., for the amount set forthoin their bid for the Honeycomb pattern# this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond presented the following Tax Claim Resolutions for private sale to the Board for their consideration and approval. He stated that Mr. Derrico, Solicitor for the Tax Claim Bureau, has reviewed these resolutions and has given his approval for the sales. Mr. Diamond then recommended hhat each of the resolutions be adopted by the Board. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 1, for property situate in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold-Dn March 24, 1942, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Vacant Lot, Grandview Plan, N/S Bell Avenue, situate in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Walter M. Fulton, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from JOSEPH DELUCA, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Burgettstown Area School District - March 7, 1977 and Burgettstown Borough - January 17, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 2, for property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 22, 1940 and April 22, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 241, Fair Ground Plan, situate in Canbbn Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Louis Oheic, a/k/a Louis Obero, a/k/a Louie Ohelic, be approved; and that the sum of $500.00 be accepted from PETE & ROSE ANN INSANA, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Trinity Area School District - December 13, 1976 and Canton Township - December 20, 1976. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 3, for property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 22, 1940 and April 24, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 224, Rabe Plan, situate in Carroll Twwnship, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Samuel E. McPherson, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from GERALD & SHARON FLEMING, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - December 20, 1976 and Carroll Township - -mow..--..- -�.�-- ---- _----_--------�-- 440 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI�NE S WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avi L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, M&MXs=SL)FX% . EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS December 13, 1976. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 4, for property situate in Carroll Townships Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29,1962:T.a - a eaulSolb4.bejidg'!deibribed As%.Loth ,113.1 14, 115, DB 552-169, situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of George L. Wanner Estate c/o Mrs. George L. Wanner, be approved; and that the sum of $300.00 be accepted from JOHN & TINA DEJULIIS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - February 28, 1977 and Carroll Township ---January 21, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 5, for property situate in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on November 12, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, be*Agddescribed as Lot 10, Borland Plan 4, situate in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Mary Campbell, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from FRANK & MONICA ZACCONE, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Canon -McMillan School District - ?January 21, 1977 and Cecil Township - March 7, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 6, for property situate in Deemston Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 1 Acre Surf. Adj. Frank Hastings Estate & Vesta Co&i Co. Shaft, situate -in `_Peemsten-Iiotough Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of E. V. Smith, be approved; and that the sum of $100.00 be accepted from DEEMSTON BOROUGH, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Beth -Center School District - February 28, 1977 and Deemston Borough - March 9, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 7, for -.property situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 13, 1976, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 49.19 Acres Coal, Freeport, DB 138-525, situate in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Calvin Encoch Heirs, be approved; and that the sum of $983.80 be accepted from DAVID G. YOHE, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Charleroi Area School District - March 1, 1977 and Fallowfield Township - March 9, 1977. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 8, for property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1971 Elcona Trailer, situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsytvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Anthony Krashna, (PO) Fennformer Federal MINUTE BOOK 441 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, `PENNSYLVANIA avid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN =MQ'XR_1UqLXM EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIOnERS Credit Union, be approved; and that the sum of $451.76 be accepted from the Pennformer Federal Credit Union, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent ther�,ttking district involved: Trinity Area School District - February 17, 1977 and Canton Township - February 1, 1977. (Repurchase) Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Aakgao, that RESOLUTION NO. 9, for property situat6oin Borough of North Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr hse, Part Lot 9, DB 1109-617, situate in Borough of North Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Clifford K. & Patricia A. Harosky, be approved; and that the sum of $509.68 be accepted from CLIFFORD K. & PATRICIA A. HAROSKY, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing district involved: Charleroi Area School District - February 2, 1977 and North Charleroi Borough - November 24, 1976. (Repurchase) Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 10, for property situate in North Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1 sty. fr. hse, Lot 31, DB 1161-138, situate in North Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Charles & Marion R. Levering be approved; and that the sum of $382.82 be accepted from CHARLES & MARION R. LEVERING, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau rec&iving the consent of taxing district involved: Trinity Area School District - February 17, 1977 and North Franklin Township - March 4, 1977. (Repurchase) Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 11 for property situate in Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 8, 1975, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1972 Indy Trailer, si,ttate in Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Gloria Jean Haley, (PO) First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Pittshbrgh, be approved; and that the sum of $506.69 be accepted from FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District (Union) - December 20, 1976 and Union Township - December 10, 1976. (Repurchase) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. March 4 , 1977 ATTEST: C 2F CLERK