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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIC�ERd5 L. GilmoreWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN. A W EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 85
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., September 8, 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; Keery
McAmbley, Industrial Development; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment; 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, the Chief
Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 84, each member having received a copy.
Mov&d by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 84, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Keery McAmbley, Executive Director, Washington County Industrial
Development Agency, presented an Agreement between Bortz Corporation, Bortz
Coal Company, George H. Bortz,and Pamilla Bortz, his wife, and Charles E.
Bortz and Anna M. Bortz, his wife, and the County of Washington for the purchase
of 15 acres of land at Arden Downs to be used for the creation of a 15-acre
industrial development tract. Mr. McAmbley stated that the 15 acres would be
a combination of three separate parcels. He also stated that Bortz Coal Company
has offered to sell the coal rights, a nearby mine and 8 acres of surface land
it owns for $39,500. He added that the 15 acres would be possible through the
Bortz purchase and relocation of a stream which crosses two parcels that are
flood prone.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the purchase
of property as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority, presented
a Resolution approving the proposal for redevelopment of Disposition Sarcels 7
and 9 in the Canonsburg Pike Kftreet- Redevelopment Project Area II by
Canonsburg Parking Authority, Canonsburg, Pa., and the form of the Redevelopment
Contract with said Developer.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSK VaE ?� L. GilmoreWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN,EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Bourke stated that this would provide land for two parking lots in downtown
Canonsburg. One, to accommodate 33 vehicles, will be constructed on the south
side of West Pike Street near Central Avenue, and the other with a 33 car
capacity will be located along East Pike Street adjacent to the borough building,
Mr. Bourke added that the local Borough Council has approved this plan.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Henry Fisher of Henry Fisher Municipals of Pittsburgh, presented
a proposal to the Board to refinance Washington County's 1974 Bond Issue with
a new bond issue which will save the County $379,389.66 in proceeds and interest
over the next 20 years. Mr. Fisher then read the proposal dated September 8,
1977, which was directed to the Board of Commissioners. A key portion of the
proposal stated their offer to purchase from the County $4,910,000 par value
of General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series of 1977, of the County of
Washington at a price of $4,787,250 and accrued interest on the pr!Acipal amount
thereof to date of delivery or to October 18, 1977, whichever occurs first.
Proposal stated that these bonds are to be issued in accordance with the
provisions of the Local Government Debt Act (Act 185 of 1972). Mr. Fisher
also read the conditions upon which this offer is made, if it is accepted by
the Board. An ordinance was also prepared authoki.zing the issuance of the
refunding bonds and the refunding of the 1974 Issue. Said ordinance was
drafted to comply with Act 185 and was also drafted to direct the refunding
of the 1974 bonds in accordance with the terms under which those bonds are
refunded. They also drafted a proposed Escrow Deposit Agreement which will
enable Pittsburgh National Bank to act as an escrow agent to hold these
government obligations and to apply the joint principle and interest tafd e
payment of the 1974 bonds.
(Discussion was held.)
Remarks:
Mr. Morgan referred to one condition of the proposal which stated that the County
shall purchase three Certificates of Deposit with cash from the General Fund
of the County in the amount of $111,000, and he expressed the Board's concern
that these be purchased from local County savings and loans.
Mr. Fisher stated that this could probably be changed without negatively effect-
ing the results.
Moved by Mr. Bilueo, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing
ordinance be adopted with the proviso that the change be made concerning the
Certificates of Deposit as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MALCOLM L. MORGAWKC;$1j�MFjXXK EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMMSIDN°ERS
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Correppondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #21-110938 dated 8-19-77
Domestic Relations Special Account - $41,624.00
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #95-112411 dated 8-25-77
Incentives for May 1977 - Child Support Program
Fund - $8,219.13
3. U.S. Treasury— ck. #83,524,364 dated 8-30-77
Contract No. PA-481-1 - Estimate No. 11 - Harmon
Creek Flood Control 1974 - $107,428.30
4. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #51-119497 dated 8-31-77
Partial payment - Contract No. SW-76-C-9C-0093
Specialized Intensive Juvenile Probation Program
Account 6-b-2 - $5,000.00
Chief Cikrk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval;
1.
David S. Posner -
$371.00
2.
Industrial Appraisal
Company - $6,200.00
3.
McMahon & Kenneth
- $1,383.00
4.
McMahon & Kenneth
- $3,963.00
5.
F. Gavlik & Sons -
$22,235.40
6.
V.F.W;.Post 191 -
$108.00
7.
Cole Layer Trumble
- $4,833.33
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of the
foregoing bills:
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 31, 1977, from
the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc., requesting their allocation
from the 1977 budget in the amount of $6,350.00.
Chief Clerk noted that the Board had previously approved the building
of a Regional Fire Service and Public Safety Academy on the property purchased
by the firemen in Chartiers Township, and he informed the Board of a request
that this be formalized in writing. Mr. Morgan instructed the Chief Clerk to
direbt a letter to them with the Board's signatures.
Chief Clerk presented an Agreement between Washington County and Dr.
Ralph Blasiole for his services as Assistant Medical Director at the Washington
County Health Center for $1,000.0A per month.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yves.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION1FRSd L. Gilmore ASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN. b MMOAMI I'l4MM EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chairman noted that the Board had previously approved the appointment
of Attorney Bryan Pizzi as Mental Health Review Officer and also bhbt he has
been receiving $6,500 a year on a fee basis for his services. Mr. Morgan
stated that a request has been received from Judge DiSalle that Mr. Pizzi's
salary be increased to $7,500. Judge DiSalle noted in a letter dated September ;',
1977, that Mr. Pizzi has handled 173 cases during the last fiscal year and he
felt that a raise would be justified.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Agreement with
Attorney Bryan Pizzi be amended to show an increase in salary of $7,500.00 for
the next fiscal year,for his services as Mental Health Review Officer.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Raluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented the Grant Agreement for 1977f78 between the
Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and the Washington/Greene County
Commissioners for continuation funding of the D/A Program. The amount of said
Agreement is for $391,108 which is a 1.8% peduction in funds.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Grant Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for 30 additional
wheelchair for the Washington County Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizingrIthe Chief
Clerk to advertise for 30 wheelchairs as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman stated that Warden Taylor has suggested that additional
fencing be installed around the Prison exercise yard to prevent prisoners from
further escapes over the walls. Mr. Morgan stated that a proposal has been
received from the Washington Fence Company in the amount of $1,800 for this
installation.
Moved by Mr. Gilmooe, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the proposal
from the Washington Fence Company as peraabove.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman recommended that -action -be taken regarding the placement of
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the Ebenezer Bridge in Mingo Creek Park.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIC6aERaS L. GilmoreWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief
Clerk to advertise for bids for the placement of Ebenezer Bridge in Mingo Creek
"Park.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
11:00 - OPENING OF BIDS FOR ELECTION SUPPLIES FOR THE MUNICIRAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1977.
August Stiaehe opened and read the following bids:
Printing and Delivering of the Ballots
1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, Pa. 15033
In accordance with the advertisement of the County Commissioners,
inviting proposals for the printing and delivering to the office
of the County Board of Elebtions the necessary ballots for the
conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on Thesday,
November 8, 1977, having examined the attached specifications
and understanding same, I (or we) propose to furnish said
ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth:
Approximately 125,000 white official ballots
_price pie-r-:thodsand for ballots furnished ............. $ 99.80
Approximately 23, 000 piny official ballots
for Election Districts. Price per thousand
for ballots furnished ................................$ 64.80
Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set
forth in attached specifications, price per
ten sets ............... ................ 9..... ........ $555.85
Approximately 2,000 pink official specimen ballots
for political parties, etc.,(as set forth in
attached specifications) price per thousand for
ballots furnished ....................................$ 70.05
For printing, binding and delivering any re -run
of a ballot of any Election District beeaaee of
ana atkot on the Pa.rt of any County Employee,
minimum charge per district for re -run of 100
ballots or less ......................................$ 35.90
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the to#t&l amount of the bid
accompanied the bid.
Solicitor Diamond reviewed the bid and recommended that it be awarded.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington
County Commissioners award the contract for Printing and Delivering of Ballots
to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, INC., 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pa. 15033, 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.
Delivering of Ballot Boxes with Election Supplies
1. Earl Riggle
R..-D.r�4;fix 230
Washington, Pa. 15301
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Total amount of bid: $1,598.00
A certified check in the amount of $160.00 accompanied the bid.
Solicitor Diamond reviewed the bid and recommended that it be awarded.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington
County Commissioners award the contract for the Delivering of Ballot Boxes with
Election Supplies to EARL RIGGLE, R.D. #4, Box 230, Washington, Pa. 15301, for
the amount set forth in his 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.'
Printing and Delivering of Election Sup lP ies
1. William G. Johnston Company
P.O. Box 6759
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
Total amount of bid: $3,496.00
A bid.bond in the amount 66 $350.00 accompanied the bid.
Solicitor Diamond reviewed the bid and recommended that it be awarded.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington
County Commissioners award the contract for the Printing and Delivering of
Election Supplies to WILILIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P.O. Box 6750, Pittsburgh, Pa.
15212, for the amount set forth in their bid;_this being the lowest and only
responsible bid received in accordance with spedifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
;Sep er 8 1977
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