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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 70 - 5-19-1977 - COMMISSIONER#8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIgaviNE5SL. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN,3MCM2Uff_1WX, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 70 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 19, 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; Administrative i Assistants Ligman and Giecek; Roland Bourke and Joe Speers, Redevelopment Authority; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Jay Mitchell, WJPA; Bob Robertson, Observer - Reporter; and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that the three Commissioners, Chief Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 69, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Minute No. 69 as read. I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chief Clerk announced that Mr. Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority was attending today's meeting in regard to an Application for the Urban County Community Development Program for 1977. Mr. Bourke requested authorization from the Board to submit a third year application for the amount of $2,266,000 as a part of the third year Urban Bounty Community Development Program which is over $4,000,000. He informed the Board of two public meetings held on March 2nd and 9th to receive comments and inform the public of the activities to take place. He stated that they were planning activities for 43 different communities in the County, and that they have met with all the Councils within these communities several times. He further stated that -the program provides for the administration and planning involved in these 43 communities projects, and that they will also conduct a pilot rehabilitation program in Charleroi. Mr. Bourke displayed a map showing i the areas they will be doing activities in, and also the areas showing completed activities during the 1st and 2nd year. He then gave a brief depeription of #--Aoh project for the designated communities. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Resolution for the Application for Urban County Community Development Program for 1977 as presented by Mr. Bourke. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 17� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOIIaERR L. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN,.AMILiXX, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. U.S. Treasury - ck. #83,348,117 dated 5-10-77 - Manpower Planning Acct. - $112,000.00 2. F.N.B. - ck. #106495 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12264 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Principle $450,000.00 Interest $ 1,873.97 TOTAL $451,873.97 3. F.N.B. ck. #106493 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12263 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Parks and Recreation Fund Principle $370,000.00 Interest $ 1,540.82 TOTAL $371,540.82 4. F.N.B. - ck. #106496 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12265 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Capital Reserve Fund Principle $58,074.00 Interest $ 241.84 TOTAL $58,315.84 5. F.N.B. - ck. #106490'dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12266 32 days @ 4 3/4%""int. - Grants and Gifts Escrow Prinicple $32,635.00 Interest $ 135.90 TOTAL $32,770.90 6. F.N.B. - ck. #106487 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12268 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Commonwealth Conservation Principle $66,900.00 Interest $ 278.60 TOTAL $66,278.60 7. F.N.B. - ck. #106488 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12269 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Harmon Creek Flood Control Principle $53,000.00 Interest $ 220.71 TOTAL $53,220.71 8. F.N.B. - ck. #106489 dated 5-16-77 - C.D. #12271 32 days @ 4 3/4% int. - 1974 Bond Issue Acct. Principle $452,238.00 Interest $ 1,883.29 TOTAL $454,121.29'_ 9. F.N.B. - cks. #106619 and #075959 dated 5-18-77 C.D. #12272 - 30 days @ 4 3/4% int. - Industrial Development Revolving Fund Principle $269,530.00 Interest $ 1,052.27 TOTAL $270,582.27 10. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #56-0111580 dated 5-9-77 for expenditures on: Harmon Creek Watershed $ 1,625.00 Cross Creek Watershed $20,875.00 TOTAL $22,500.00 Chief Clerk presented the following bill to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Mayview State Hospital - $1,350.00 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing bill. Roll call vote taken: Y�0 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSND��EyyRR .7 Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN.EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS i Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of resignation from Robert L. Johnson, Assistant Public Defender, effective May 31, 1977. i f Chairman mentioned previous discussions regarding the appointment of 4 a Hearing Officer for the Manpower Program and recommended Attorney-Samyel- Pangburn for this position. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the appointment of Samuel Pangburn, Esq., as Hearing Officer for the Manpower Program. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes.; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 13, 1977 from the State Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs inviting the Washington County Director of Veterans Affairs to attend their Annual Conference to beheld June 20 thru 23, 1977, at the Holiday Inn, Brookville, Pa. Mr. Brady informed the Board of a request from Mr. Obitko for permission to attend this conference. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum from Controller Mascara advising that the Prison Board Meeting scheduled for May 18, 1977, has been cancelled and re -scheduled for May 25, 1977, at 11:30 a.m. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Farview State Hospital inviting the Commissioners to attend an Open House on May 21, 1977, between the hours of Noon and 3:30 p.m., being held in conjunction with Mental Health Month. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I think that the $129.00 a day could be better spent than for this foolishness. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 11, 1977, from Matthew L. Cowell, Sr., Justice of the Peace, advising that his scheduled office hours will be changed to 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from William P. Sember, Executive Director, Planning Commission, for authorization of a check in the amount of $100.00 made payable to the American Institute of Planners for their publications which are made a part of Planning Commission library. Mr. Brady stated that this_-wa.s_a budgeted item. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter and Resolution from Josephine M. Youngman, Secretary, Charleroi Area School District. Said Resolution was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on April 28th, 1977, which states in effect that the Ninth Street School Property will be for sale, transfer and conveyance to be open to all persons, firms, corporations and agencies, whether private or public, so long as the purpose of the construction of housing for.the-elderly be effected. S id letter solicited the moral and physical support of the Commissioners in this endeavor. C 1 �l E n MINUTE BOOK ypi BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSITav1 N�ISL. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DlI )EMX0J'.1M EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I have forwarded a copy of this to the Washington County Housing Authority, which we recently authorized to get into that business and the Redevelopment Authority, and also inform the Secretary that we dill dow-e&erything possible to help with this project. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from John E. CostellQ,Esq. Solicitor for the Washington County Industrial Development Authority. Said letter stated that the Authority, during the year 1976, continued with its assigned tasks of implementing industrial and commercial growth in Washington County, and listed specific loans that they have made. Letter also thanked the Commissioners for theirQcopp+eration and insight into the problems of industrial groWt.h which has led to the formation of this Authority. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from Kate Podvia, Program Director, Volunteers -In -Probation, Inc., for permission to attend a conference on June 5,6, and 7, 1977, sponsored by the Council of Criminal Justice Volunteer Programs in Pennsylvania, for volunteer directors, at Camp Blue Diamond, Petersburg, Pa., for a cost of $30.00 plus mileage. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. P&luso, 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 letter from Alvin C. Janovich, Regional Manager, Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc., announcing that the Washington County Branch of the Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc., will be havings its regular monthly meeting on May 24, 1977, at the Ramada Inn, Washington, Pa., and asked that the Commissioners attend as their guests for dinner.,---Maintopic for discussion will be Washington County's reassessment program and its effect on the rpaj.or industries in the County. Board: Chief Clerk presented the following list of names for the Recount Mr. Morgan: Dona Ghilani, Finleyville, Pa. Susan Ermilich, Roscoe, Pa. Kevin Gnagy, Washington, Pa. Mr. Gilmore: Joan Douglas, Houston, Pa. Maureen Sliman, Washington, Pa. Susan Mangino, Monongahela, Pa. Mr. Paluso: Norma Jones, Houston, Pa. Hazel Rouse, Washington, Pa. Grace Rutz, Monongahela, Pa. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing appointees to the Recount Board. S�Z MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Referring to the new Washington County Health Center, Mr. Morgan stated that appointments must be made to the Utilization -Review Team for review- ing the medical activities at the Health Center. Mr. Morgan stated that two local physicians have volunteered to serve in this capacity and recommended that Dr. L. J. Quetsch and Dr. M.W. Graham be appointed. i Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment of Dr. L.J. Quetsch and Dr. M.W. Graham to serve on the Utilization Review Team 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: May 1„% 1977 ATTEST: 4FCERK I 1 1