HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 73 - 6-9-1977 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 491
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
avid L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, M$' EDWARD M. PALU3O, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 73
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., June 9, 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; Roland Bourke,
Redevelopment Authority; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Mrs. Miller, League of
Women Voters; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Jay Mitchell, WJPA 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. 72, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 72 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority
presented a Resolution to the Board for their consideration which would approve
the proposal for redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 9 in the Monongahela
Business District Urban Renewal Area, Penna. R-355, by the City of Monongahela,
and the form of the redevelopment contract with said developer.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Resolution
as presented by Mr. Bourke.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr.Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids received for refurbishing the Judge's chambers,
Mr. Diamond stated that he had reviewed the bids and had numbered the items
which totaled 38. Mr. Diamond then listed the lowest bids received for each
item and recommended that the bids be awarded as follows:
Gordon Office Equipment: Item No. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 35, 36, 37, 38
Total: $10,031.00
Modern Business Machine Supplies, Inc.: Item No. 6, 14, 17, 18, 30.
Total: $2,131.00
I. & M. Sufrin: Item No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34
Total: $6,114.40
(Mr. Morgan was called from the meeting.)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOItERSd L. GilmorWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN,XI$[WAffiXEKXX%M, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract
for the items as listed above to GORDON OFFICE EQUIPMENT, Jefferson Court Plaza,
Washington, Pa.; MODERN BUSINESS MACHINE SUPPLIES, INC., 70 South Main,
Washington, Pa.; and I. & M. SUFRIN, 2500 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., for
the amount set forth in their bids; these being the lowest responsible bids
received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following check:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #37-0132502 dated 5-31-77
Specialized Intensive Probation Program - Juvenile
Probation - Partial payment for Action Grant as per
Contract - SW-76-c-9c-0093 - $2,000.00
Chief Clerk referred to a letter which the Board had sent to various
legislators requesting their support of House Bill No. 69. Mr. Brady reported
that a reply had been received from State Senator Franklin L. Kury stating that
he would give the bill his consideration.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso added that several acknowledgements had been received from the
Board's request.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 6, 1977, from
the Pennsylvania Department of Education, advising that the next course of
instruction for District Justices of the Peace will be conducted September 5
thru September 30, 1977, and is open to any interested Pennsylvania resident
eligible to hold public office and those prospective district justices of the
peace required to attend by the "Magisterial District Reform Act".
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 1, 1977, from
the Avella Area School District, thanking the Commissioners for supporting the
outdoor educational program at Mingo Creek County Park.
Chief Clerk presented the Day Care report and invoices from the
Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation to be signed by the Chairman
of the Board.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum dated June 1, 1977,
from William P. Sember, Executive Director, Planning Commission, requesting
authorization to attend NACo's Annual Conference being held in Detroit, July
24-27. Mr. Sember stated that he will also be attending the meetings of the
National Association of County Planning Directors, of which he is Regional
Vice President, and that he has been requested by NACo to serve on a discussion
panel titled "Land Use Control Law" sponsored by the National Association of
County Civil Attorneys.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the travel
request as per above.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN. Jd1=Xff_XW_1EWMP. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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 Department of Army
Corp of Engineers, regarding the Chartiers Creek Local Flood Protection Project
Unit 2-A, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Washington County. Said letter ihfbrmed
the Board that Unit 2-A has been turned over to the County of Washington for
operation and maintenance.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Area Agency on Aging has
received two training scholarships for a Senior Citizen Activity Center Training
Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the week of June 12 through the 17th,
and that Patricia Craig, Coordinator for Claysville Center has been selected to
attend this conference. Mr. Brady stated that this is fully reimburseable upon
receipt of an expense voucher, and that a total amount of $418.00 has been
requested for expenses.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
travel request subject upon further research.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed the Board that John R. Fantini, Director of Employment
& Training has requested that the Board approve the appointment of Mr. James
McDonald, President of the NAACP in Washington, &s a'representative to the
Manpower Advisory Council.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment
of James McDonald to the Manpower Advisory Council.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of two appointments to be made to the
Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency and stated that Charles
Chattaway and Keery McAmbley have been recommended for appointment.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the two
appointments as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that he has been in contact with the
Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council, and they have requested that the Board
appoint a member to their Board of Directors.
Moved by Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the nomination
of Commissioner Edward M. Paluso to the Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGANAXIXIIC�K� EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Board of Directors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Diamond presented the following fourteen (14) 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
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Joseph R. & Margaret Petrosky (1976 & 1977 County Tax)
401 W. Lincoln Avenue
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald - Deed Book:
District No: 470 - Section No: 3 - Parcel No: 2-2
Amount: $105.73
2. Elizabeth Ellias (1977 County Tax)
505 W. Lincoln Avenue
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald - Deed Book:
District No: 470 - Section No: 3 - Parcel No: 1-3
Amount: $53.69
3. Helen & Earl Hampson (1977 County Tax)
519 W. Lincoln Avenue
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald - Deed Book:
District No: 470 - Section No: 3- Parcel No: 1
Amount: $53.69
4. Rosemarie Rocher (1977 County Tax)
517 W. Lincoln Avenue
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald - Deed Book:
District No: 470 - Section No: 3 - Parcel No: 1-9
Amount: $53.69
5. June S. & Robert R. Smith, Jr. (1977 County Tax)
R. D. 2, Box 325
McDonald, PA 15057
District: McDonald - Deed Book:
District No: 470 - Section No: 3 - Parcel No: 2-6
Amount: $53.69
6. Jacob R. & Lila Gail Wright (1975 & 1976 County Tax)
104 National Avenue
Brownsville, PA 15417
District: Centerville 2nd Ward - Deed Book:
District No: 15-2 - Section No: 25 - Parcel No: 3-4
Amount: $120.95
7. Mozart Savings Association (1977 County Tax)
for William A. Bennett
2300 Noblestown Road
Noble Manor Shopping Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
District: Union - Deed Book:
District No: 640 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 35
Amount: $14.23
8. Alfred & Mary Heirendt (1977 County Tax)
c/o Reliable Savings & Loan Assn.
428 Station Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
District: Cecil - Deed Book: 1103-0136
District No: 140 - Section No: 6 - Parcel No: 0050-01
Amount: $12.94
9. Wilhelmina J. Asbury (1977 County Tax)
32 Shannon Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Franklin - Deed Book:
District No: 510 - Section No: 1-4 - Parcel No: 3-25
Amount: $1.08
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MINUTE BOOK 495
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAtV tX�. XP , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
10. James R. & Emma V. Lawrence (1977 County Tax)
Box 182
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: East Bethlehem - Deed Book:
District No: 260 - Section No: 1-3 - Parcel No: 4-23
Amount: $12.40
11. John & Helen Shashura (1977 County Tax)
Box 416
Vestaburg, PA 15368
District: East Bethlehem - Deed Book:
District No: 260 - Section No: 1-3 - Parcel No: 4-23
Amount: $10.45
12. William & Frances Toth (1977 County Tax)
R. D. 3, Box 357A Christy Rd.
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: North Strabane - Deed Book:
District No: 520 - Section -No: 8-1-2 - Parcel No: 14-5
Amount: $14.45
13. Elizabeth Rotellini (1977 County Tax)
R. D. 2
Avella, PA 15312
District: Jefferson - Deed Book:
District No: 380 - Section No: 15 - Parcel No: 14 & 18
Amount: $11.83
14. James C. Brown (1975 & 1976 County Tax)
R. D. 2, Box 21
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Cross Creek - Deed Book:
District No: 210 - Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 21
Amount: $67.76
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond referred to the proposed lease between Global Management
Company and Washington County which was discussed at last week's meeting in
regard to an escape clause in the event of a termination of state funds for the
MH/MR Program. Mr. Diamond stated that he has prepared an addendum to the lease
which would reduce the rental proportionately down to 5011 as long as we occupy
the premises in the event there is a reduction in state funding, and a termina-
tion of the agreement if the state funding is completely cut off. Mr. Diamond
recommended approval of the lease including the two addenda.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Lease
Agreement and two addenda as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond informed the Board that we have received an offer to sell_
the real estate located at 26 South Franklin Street, and that we must accept
the offer by June 20, 1977. He added that this has been previously discussed
and he thought the price of $17,250.00 reasonable.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board accept the
offer of sale as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ��,��++pp WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAPlT*� ARki,4 '-00MARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
June 9
ATTEST: 7
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, 1977
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