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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 86 - 9-15-1977 - COMMISSIONER1 n 1 MINUTE BOOK 561 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, 'PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, A3=XdLXKXAMX EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 86 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., September 15, 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; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Drake, Senior Citizens; 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. 85, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 85, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. §pecial Order of Business: Chief Clerk presented an Addendum No. 1 to a Cooperation Agreement entered into on August 7, 1975 by the Washington County Redevelopment Authority and the Couhj:y,6f Washington in regard to the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Brogram. Said addendum reads as follows: The Authority, acting as the official Community Development Agency for the County is hereby authorized and directed to enter into Multi -Year Cooperation Agreements with certain communities to help assure the continuing eligibility of the County under the Urban County Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program. Chief Clerk also presented a Resolution which will give the Board's approval of the Addendum. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Addendum and Resolution. 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 check: 1. P.N.B. - ck. #1063579 dated 9-14-77 - C.D. #1751 30 days C 5.45% - Child Support Program Fund Principle $50,000.00 Interest $ 227.08 TOTAL $50,227.08 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 562 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DaMvidLGl De MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1. Solomon & Teslovich - $107,428.30 2. Blue & Bertovich Tree Service - $1,145.00 Moved 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 presented a Contract for inspection service at the Washington County Health Center by Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Company, Inc., in the amount of $224.00 per year for four (4) inspections per year. Contract. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing 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 62 overbed tables 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. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of appreciation directed to Mrs. Proudfit of the Washington County Health Center from the Dan Weaver family for the help and fr"ndship received while a member of their family was at the Center. Chief Clerk announced that the Mid Mon Valley Council of Governments will hold their fall meeting on September 22, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. in the C.O.G. office. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated August 31, 1977, from Delvin Miller of Meadow Lands Farm, thanking the Commissioners for the funding the County's CETA project made to Meadowcraft Village. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Washington County Conservation District for their 1977 budget allocation of $11,272.00. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September 9, 1977, from the Independence Township Supprvisors expressing their appreciation in regard to the Summer Youth Program. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum from Timothy Harrison, Director, Juvenile Probation, requesting that the attendance be approved for John R. Penderville and Stephen W. Mizwa, Jr. at the Juvenile Court Judges un 1 1 1 Commission Seminar held on October 11-14, at the Holiday Inn in Clearfield, Pa. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA David L. Uilmore MALCOLM L. MORGANJWQMXL=jFJ0M, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS r- FJ Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the attendance as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Subcontract (Project No. 42-7-015-10-7) between the Washington County Commissioners as prime sponsors of the Compre�» hensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 and the Washington Institute of Technology for institutional training of 12 welders at Blawnox. Chief Clerk also presented a..M6dification of a contract between Washington County and Elliott Training Center previously entered into on December 1, 1976 for 15 people. Said modifications are as follows: 1. To extend the termination date of the contract to March 3, 1978 (presently September 30, 1977) 2. To change the course of study to machine set-up operator (presently welding). 3. To change the tuition cost to $2.00 per training hour (presently $2.50 per hour) Chief Clerk also presented six (6) On The Job Training Contracts between Washington County and Automotive Services Council for the following persons: Contracts. Craig L. Amos, Auto Mechanic George T. Courtney, Autobody Repairman Douglas Rubis, Auto Mechanic George R. Lucas, Jr., Autobody Repairman Mark Freeman, Autobody Repairman Wanda Lee Sumney, Autobody Repairman Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids to begin construction of Phase I of the Courthouse Square. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond presented the following nine (9) 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 duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avld L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN. WMF_30LXW. EOWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS r • 1. Richard K. and Peggy Hirt (1977 County Tax) 1026 Carol Drive Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 District: Peters - Deed Book: District No: 540 - Section No: 3-3 - Parcel No: 1-26 Amount: $18.65 2. John & Catherine Sisson (1977 County Tax) 40 East Wylie Ave. Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Washington 7th Ward - Deed Book: District No: 778 - Section No: 18 - Parcel No: 1-11 Amount: $56.17 3. Timothy J. & Barbara A. Hammett (1977 County Tax) R.D. 3, Box 321H Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Hopewell - Deed Book: District No: 35 - Section No: 11 - Parcel No: 9 Amount: $6.47 4. West Penn Power Company (1977 County Tax) Cabin Hill Greensburg, Pa. 15601 District: Donegal - Deed Book: District No: 230 - Section No: 19 - Parcel No: 2 Amount: $12.07 5. John F. & Marlene K. Grose (1977 County Tax) Box 38 Hickory, Pa. District: Buffalo - Deed Book: District No: 6 - Section No: 6 - Parcel No: 2 Amount: $24.69 6. James Grover-.Cottrill (1977 County Tax) R.D. 1, Box 489A Washington, Pa. 15301 District: South Strabane - Deed Book: District No: 60 - Section No: 1-1 - Parcel No: 2-27 Amount: $23.29 7. Jesse K. Lough (1976 & 1977 County Tax) R.D. 1 Amity, Pa. 15311 District: Amwell - Deed Book: 1568-0179 District No: 2 - Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 12 Amount: $25.38 8. Ernest E. Sr. & Dolores Coulter (1977 County Tax) 120 Camfield St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15210 District: Washington 4th Ward - Deed Book: 1125-0326 District No: 74- Section No: 1 - Parcel No: 2-7 Amount: $31.58 9. Dwana Guntrum (1976 County Tax) 111 Fourth St. Bentleyville, Pa. 15314 District: Bentleyville - Deed Book: District No: 040 - Section No: 53 - Parcel No: 1-5 Amount: $9.72 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond presented an Addendum to the Contract recently entered into between the County and Joseph Graciano Corporation for renovation ok the exterior of the Courthouse. Mr. Diamond stated that the Addendum modifies several articles of the Contract in order to remedy certain objections that each party has had. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Addendum as presented by the Solicitor. J6 MINUTE B O O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS�PN90.L WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA avi . Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond presented an Agreement between Chartiers Township and the Washington County Industrial Development Agency for a sewer permit in connection with a 40 acre tract in North Strabane Township which the Agency is developing into a County Industrial Park. Mr. Diamond questioned whether this Agreement should really be between Chartiers Township and the County instead of WIDC. He stated he would discuss this matter with Keery McAmbley to have the Agreement modified after the.Board's approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the Agreement 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: S t er 15 1977 1 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK U 1