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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 81 - 8-11-1977 - COMMISSIONERMOO MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN. jZ)C ¢. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 81 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., August 11, 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 and Joe Giecek, Administrative Assistants; Coroner Jackson; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Stevens, Observer -Reporter and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. 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. 80, each member having received a copy. Loved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 80, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: 111r. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chief Clerk announced that Ms. Dorothy Capo, Vice -President of the Executive Board of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes was on hand today to make two presentations. On behalf of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes, Ms. Capo presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the March of Dimes to,Don Ligman for his assistance in the fight against birth defects and for his participation in the Walkathon. Ms. Capo also presented a plaque to the Commissioners for the new Washington County Health Center. She noted that for the past three years the Commissioners have provided the March of Dimes with a checic point for the Walkathon. Ms. Capo also thanked Mr. Paluso who has been her Chairman for the past three years, for all the responsible duties asked of him and for his part in the Walkathon. Chief Clerk announced that Attorney James McCune was on hand today to make a presentation. ilir. ilcCune, who is representing the County in condemnation of air space at the west end of the runway at the Washington County Airport, presented an Amended Declaration of Taking which included a more specific drawing and which meets the FAA requirements. Moved by "�Ir. Gilmore, seconded by 14r. Paluso, approving the Amended Declaration of Taking as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK S33 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON ,COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, XDC?I$i0'X=Jii75f M EDWARD M. PALUSO. C.OMMISSION'tRS n Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority presented a Resolution to the Board accepting the provisions of a Grant Agreement authorized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Said Resolution also authorizes the Chairman of the Board to accept the provisions of the Grant Agreement forwarded by the Department of housing and Urban Development by letter dated August 8, 1977, under the Funding Approval for application/grant No. B-77-UC-42-0101. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Resolution as per above. 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. #83,481,788 dated 8-2-77 Manpower Planning Acct. - $233,565.08 2. U. S. Treasury - ck. #83,486,179 dated 8-4-77 Estimate No. 10 - Contract No. PA-485-1 dated 10-24-75 - Harmon Creek Flood Control 1974 $78,609.51 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. J. C. IZcCleery - $150.00 2. Carman Benson - $2,240.50 3. George Anthou - $300.00 4. i4cMahon & Kenneth - $46,100.00 5. Infocon - $723.00 6. Solomon & Teslovich - $78,609.51 7. McAnallen - �4,238.33 Iloved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving payment of the foregoing bills: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested approval for the allocation of Liquid Fuels monies as they have been proposed for 1978. Remarks: Mr. Gilmore: With the exception of a few instances where we have an interest at stake because of activities of ours such as in Industrial Development, etc. that were all done on a 50-50 ratio of population and mileage. Everyone got their pro rata share based on population and mileage. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the allocations of Liquid Fuels monies for 1978 as per above. Roll call vote taken: i4r. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. S MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORr.AN=Kr 4WKJL,J%XW EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated August 4, 1977, directed to the Comptroller of the Pennsylvania Transportation Assistance Authority from the Fayette County Board of Commissioners regarding the Ferry restoration. Said letter enclosed a requisition submitted for state funds relative to the ferry project. Mr. Brady noted that the Ferry service has been restored as of June 25, 1977, and stated that this particular requisition is for $75,000. Chief Clerk presented a Change Order from Gordon Office Equipment, Inc, for additional carpeting needed to complete the Judge's chambers in the amount of �1,185.60. Mr. Gilmore noted that there was a miscalculation in the speci- fications,of the necessary square feet. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Change Order. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. � VIotion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a travel request from Timothy Harrision, Director, Juvenile Probation Dept., for authorization to send three Probation Officers, Ann Kruczek, Frances Hipps and Rachel McCarrell to attend a Juvenile Court Judges Commission Training Institute "Delinquency - Theory and Treatment" at the Holiday Inn, Beaver Falls, Pa., on September 7-9, 1977, at a cost of $276.00 to be taken from the Juvenile Court Judges Commission Grant of 1977. Proved 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 two requests for leave of absence - from Mary Piszczek, Health Center, for two weeks, beginning August 19 through September 1, 1977; and for Helen Glendenning, Housekeeping, effective July 31 through August 27, 1977. Tloved by Mr. Gilmore; seconded by 14r. Paluso, approving the two requests for leave of absence 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 dated August 2, 1977, from airs. John F. 14cidurray, Secretary, The West Alexander Agricultural Association, requesting a budget appropriation for the expense in setting up and conducting L 1 their Free Fair to be held September 13-17, 1977. I- — -- - - -- - MINUTE BOOK 535 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY; PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, Nq9Ne=JtjV%3M, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk noted that the Commissioners had previously been contacted regarding an appointment to the Manpower Planning Commission of a representative from the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Brady stated that we have received a recorimendation from the Disabled American Veterans for the appointment of Charles J. Collins. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the appointment of Charles J. Collins to the Manpower Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. In anticipation of the upcoming November election, the Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the delivery of ballot boxes, printing of ballots and any necessary election supplies. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for two ambulifts for the Washington County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed. 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR CARPETING OF THE CHILD WELFARE OFFICE. Controller Mascara opened and read the following bids: 1. Sun Carpet Centers 89 S. Main Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $4,546.00 A certified check in the amount of $455.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Franklin Interiors 100 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $3,500.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further examination. Roll call vote: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. i L._.,.._� 536 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. M0RGAN,]t5tq&f.)�ftEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS After the close of bids for the Child Welfare Office, it appearing that: important business came up during the recess, discussion followed between Robert Ceisler, Special Counsel for the Flood Control Projects, and the Commissioners in regard to certain condemnations. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing and directing Robert Ceisler to withdraw certain condemnations on Sites 659 and 660 in Cross Creek Park. Roll call vote taken: Pair. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Dorgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: Auger 11 , 1977 ATTEST: k CLERK C �/ 11 1