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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 184 - 9-25-1975 - COMMISSIONER-.R-. 426 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 184 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., September 25, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members,, being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; County Solicitor Gilmore; Mr. William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission; Mrs. Miller of The League of Women Voters; Phil Angelo of The Daily Notes; John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and Associates; John Stevens of The Obser- ver -Reporter; and Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio. Meeting called to order and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 183, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 183 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: William P. Sember - Planning Contract Mr. Sember stated that he would like to get the Board's authorization for the Chairman to sign the -planning contract. Mr. Sember stated that he had sent an advance copy to Solicitor Gilmore for his perusal. Mr. Sember stated that it is a contract betwe n the County Planning Commission and the Regional Planning Commission in the amount of approximately $25, 000. Mr. Sember also stated that in various meetings he has had with the Board on a number of subjects, he brought this matter up and referred to it as the "208 Water Quality Management Plan." Mr. Sember further stated that the Environment Protection Agency passed the Environmental Protection Act of 1972 which authorized planning funds to various regional planning agencies to conduct a comprehensive water quality management plan; Washington County is part of the six -county planning region. Mr. Sember stated that about two months ago, the Board authorized the signing of a reso lution designating the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission as the 208 Region Agency. In conjunction with this, the region applied for a $3 million grant to the EPA; this had to be done before July 1, 1975, in order for it to be a 100% grant from EPA: The EPA approved a $1.5 million grant to SPRPC with the understanding that the remainder of the funds would be forthcoming. Mr. Sember further stated that if it wasn't . p. . MINUTE BOOK 427 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS coming, then DER would agree to pick up the remainder of the funds. The six counties aking up SPRPC agreed that they would be a subcontractor for doing a lot of this work. jMr. Sember stated that one obstacle that came about approximately two months ago was that the State Department of Transportation, in light of the fiscal problems, cut back their planning funds to SPRPC. Mr. Sember stated that the cutback by PennDOT meant that the region could lose approximately $200, 000 in planning funds. Mr. Sember further stated th what came about was that there was a work program to the Department of HUD which con- tained a lot of the same work elements as did the comprehensive water quality management plan. Mr. Sember stated that HUD grant money is on a 2/3 - 1/3 basis. The one-third is generally picked up in inkind services. Mr. Sember advised the Board that SPRPC can not provide inkind services because the rest of their money is federal money. Mr. Sem further stated that they worked out a package where our contracts with SPRPC would be HUD contracts so the counties will pick up the inkind services, and the $200, 000 would not be lost. Mr. Sember stated that the same elements are included in this contract as would be included in the contract with the EPA. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that what Mr. Sember is saying is that SPRPC is contracting with local planning commissions to make up the inkind part of the services rao they can receive the grant. jMr. Sember explained that the County Planning Commissions can provide inkind services, but the SPRPC cannot. Mr. Sember stated that this contract, upon the signature of the Chairman of the Board and the signature of HUD, which is expected within a week after th Chairman's signature, will run to September 30, 1976; then another contract will come about for the following year. Mr. Sember stated that the scope of services that the Plan - ping Commission will provide are found on page two and that these elements are basically what they are doing now. Mr. Sember advised the Board that this contract does two thing it will provide operating funds for the Planning Commission for possibly two full-time people, and it will give Washington County involvement in what decisions are going to be made for Washington County in terms of setting priorities for grants, etc. Mr. Sember therefore recommended that the Board go along with this contract. Solicitor Gilmore stated that he didn't see any problem with the contract. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board authorize the Chair man to sign the contract as outlined by Mr. Sember for Washington County as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Sember left the meeting.) 428 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Old Business: a. Dry Run Creek Chief Clerk stated that at a previous meeting, the Board discussed a problem of flooding at Dry Run Creek and that the Board had made arrangements with the Department of Environmental Resources in conjunction with Mr. Tenaglia to make an inspection on September 24, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that due to the flooding conditions there, they couldn't make the inspection so it was rescheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 1975. b. U. S. Marshals Service Chief Clerk stated that this matter concerns the bill we received from the U. S. Marshals Service in connection with the Boyle Trial in Delaware County. Chief Clerk stated that we had an order from the Court to the effect that the expense part of the bill should be paid and the balance of it negotiated, hopefully by the end of this month. Chief Clerk stated that in discussing this matter with the Court Administrator, they seem to be in basic agreement that this matter actually should have been handled by Delaware County in its entirety to start with because the Supreme Court assigned this case to Delaware County and any determination of proper expenses would be a part of that Boyle Trial. Chief Clerk stated that inasmuch as Tuesday is the last day of the month, matters should be reconsidered, or some disposition determined on it. Remarks: Mr. Jones stated that he received a communication from Controller Mascara reviewing the case and that the bills were bonafide. Mr. Whalen stated that we did advance to Delaware County $100, 000 for them to handle all of these matters, and that he believes that the matter should be at the discretion of Delaware County. Mr. Jones: If you remember correctly, Don, that's one of the questions that I did ask -- whether Delaware County did have enough money to take care of that. Mr. Whalen: I'm not sure what they had left, but they did have some money there; but in that connection, if they don't have enough, it would be my recommendation that we just... we have $15, 000 in the budget this year for that purpose, and we could just advance Delaware County whatever more money they need to handle the thing. Let Delaware County handle it, is my thinking. r. Paluso asked if the check for the expenses has been sent. Chief Clerk stated that it isn't. (Discussion was held,) Mr. Flynn then referred to the minutes of September 4, 1975, and read the remarks and a motion that was made that the Board pay the expenses for the United States Marshals Service for the Boyle Trial and not the wages. Mr. Flynn stated that as a re sult of that, we received an order from the Court to the effect that we were given until September 30, 1975, to resolve the matter. r. Paluso stated that the expenses part should have been paid. Mr. Flynn stated that we have been communicating with Delaware County. Mr. Flynn state that the Supreme Court saw fit to assign to Delaware County the case and they would then be the County responsible for paying for the conduct of that trial; in return, we are obli- gated to reimburse Delaware County. Mr. Flynn stated that the jurisdiction on payment of bills would come under the judicial branch of Delaware County. Mr. Flynn stated that they will be responsible for the bills and they in turn are going to bill us regardless. Mr. Flynn stated that this is the position taken by Delaware County also - this is an obli- gation on th6ir part; the only thing is that they were inadvertently sent to Washington instea u Ll -T- MINUTE BOOK 429 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS of Delaware County. Had they been sent to Delaware County, the obligation would have been met and we would have been billed accordingly. On that basis, Mr. Flynn suggested that the Board reconsider the action taken on September 4, 1975, and forward the same invoices to Delaware. County for their final decision and determination. Assuming that the judge in Delaware County would rule that it is a legal obligation, then we have no recourse but to pay it. Mr. Jones stated that we received a communication from the District Attorney's office - an order substantiating that we do owe the U.S. Government that amount of money for that case. Chairman then recommended that the Board reconsider the action taken on -September 4, 1975, and then entertained a motion that we forward the bills to Delaware County for their determination of what they intend to pay. Chairman stated that the obligation does come under their jurisdiction, and we are obligated to them because they didn't ask for this case to be held in Delaware County and neither did we. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board reconsider the action taken on September 4, 1975. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board forward the bills to Delaware County for their determination and dispolsition of the same. Remarks: Chairman stated that after they have determined if this is a legitimate expense, they will so inform us and the obligation then becomes ours. Mr. Paluso stated that we can also expect another bill from this past week, Chairman stated that we will get more bills. (Further discussion was held.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Flynn - Ye s. Motion carried. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C.D. # 1273 - cks. #683794 and #683795 - General Fund Principle Interest TOTAL $500, 000. 00 $ 2,552.08 $502, 552. 08 (2) Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C.D. #1274 - cks. #683796 and # 683797 - General Fund Principle Interest TOTAL $250, 000. 00 $ 1,276.04 $251, 276. 04 (3) Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C.D. # 1275 - ck, # 683802 1974 Bond Issue Principle Interest TOTAL $2, 700, 000. 00 $ 14, 062. 50 $2, 714. 062. 50 430 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK ,TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (4) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C.D. #8493 cks. #74276 and #40454 - Liquid Fuels Escrow Principle Interest TOTAL $100, 000. 00 $ 520.21 $100, 520. 21 (5) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C.D. #8499 cks. #74289 and #40478 - Liquid Fuels Escrow Principle Interest TOTAL $100, 000. 00 $ 536.99 $100, 536. 99 (6) Commonwealth of Pa. - Protective Care Contract #2377 - month of June 1975 - ck. #43-1022330 - $3,503.50 (7) Commonwealth of Pa. - Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation - contract #2767 and #1936 - ck. #43-1022385 $28, 855. 95 Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: (1) Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. - Jefferson Avenue Bridge - $100. 50 (2) Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - Washington County Extended Care Facility - $4, 892. 79 (3) Advertisements: The Daily Herald - $ 69.60 The Observer -Reporter - 105.50 The Observer -Reporter - 54.90 The Observer -Reporter - 59.30 The Observer -Reporter - 74.70 The Observer -Reporter - 63.70 The Observer -Reporter - 59.30 The Observer -Reporter - 58.20 The Observer -Reporter - 57.10 (4) Donora Limber Company - Interim Corrections for the County Home for Aged Women - $563.91 (5) E. P. Murphy's Lawn and Garden Center - Removal of ivy from the County Jail - $800.00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September 16, 1975, from the Peters Township Supervisors which expressed their appreciation for the Board's assistance in the removal of the railroad abutments on West McMurray Road. Said letter also thanked Coroner Jackson for his assistance in this matter. Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 22, 1975, from the Adult Welfare Services which stated that for the past four months, the senior citizen center in McDonald has been operating from the St. Alphonsus Church basement. Said letter stated that the center coordinator has used the church basement from 9 a.m., until 4:30 p.m., Monday 1 ough Friday and in addition has made use of the church's kitchen facilities on many T MINUTE BOOK 431 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS r 1 1 occasions. Said letter further stated that the Adult Welfare Services through the County I was not able to negotiate a lease with the church during this period of time due to a lack of agreement with the church officials. Recently, a building has been located which will be excellent for use as a senior citizens center in McDonald. The County and the America Legion Post in McDonald are now in the process of negotiating a lease for the new facility located at 221 East Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, Pa. Said letter further stated that even though a formal lease was not finalized between St. Alphonsus Church and the County, they feel that it is only fair and reasonable to allocate a portion of the money that they plan to use for a senior citizens center to the church for a reimbursement for thier building's use. Said letter stated that a reimbursement of $300 seems adequate. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that this is for a four -month period. Mr. Jones stated that they were trying to get a center set up in McDonald, and they were using the facilities in the church. Mr. Jones stated that they were using the building for cooking, etc. Mr. Paluso asked if the Board should have something in writing to the effect that they will accept the payment of $300.00. Mr. Gilmore stated that he thinks there should be some statement by them that they will accept the $300 in lieu of rent. Mr. Paluso suggested that Solicitor Gilmore draft a sample statement and give it to Mr. Luppino to get the church officials to sign. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board allocate $300 to the St. Alphonsus Church in McDonald, Pa., in lieu of rent payment, subject to appr by the church officials and the County as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 15, 1975, from the Borough of West Brownsville concerning Urban County Application. Said letter stated that the Borough Council is very pleased regarding the HUD approval of their county's grant application and their borough's sharing of the same. Said letter further stated that the Council is willing to cooperate in any way to facilitate the carrying out- of the program, Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated September 15, 1975, from the Mid -Monongahela -Valley Council of Governments which stated that in May, 1975, Washington County was sent a reminder concerning its membership dues for fiscal year 1975-76 in the amount of $3, 535. 00. Said letter requested that Washington County continue to participate in the Council of Governments by forwarding this payment to them since Washington County's membership enhances their efforts considerably. Said letter stated that if this item is not in Washington County's 1975 calendar year budget, this letter is to be - considered a formal request for its inclusion in the 1975 budget with the understanding - - __ -.&,A.- - - _ - 432 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS that the Council of Governments will receive payment after the first of the year. Remarks: Chairman stated that we did make a payment on the first of this year for last year with the understanding that we would consider this as a budgetary request. Chairman sugges that the Board acknowledge this letter and inform them that we intend to consider this in the 1976 budget. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September 18, 1975, from the Veterans Administration in Pittsburgh, regarding seminars to review changes in the laws and regulations and update procedures affecting veterans' benefits. Said letter stated that a seminar will be held in Room 2214, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, on October 16 and 17, and will be repeated on October 23 and 24, 1975. Remarks: Chief Clerk recommended that Mr. Obitko be authorized to attend this seminar. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize Mr. Obitko of the Veterans Bureau to attend said seminar as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter from the Young Women's Chr Association which stated that in honor of International Women's Year and the Bicentennial, a group of Washington organizations is presenting a week-long "Celebration of Women" s during the week of September 28, 1975. Said letter stated that the "Celebration" will consist of a series of programs by women on subjects of interest to women. Said letter further stated that since this project was conceived and developed entirely by Washington women, they feel that it is appropriate to seek funding in the community rather than from outside foundations. Said letter stated that they will appreciate any funding which might be available for this program. Remarks: Chairman suggested that this request be forwarded to Mr. Chattaway of the Bicentennial Commission to see if there is money available, because there is no money available here Chairman suggested that the Board acknowledge the letter and inform them that the Washington County Bicentennial Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month is the Public Meeting Room, and that the-, matter should be brought before the Board. Chief Clerk referred to a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs of Schuylkill County asking for Washington County's endorsement for the designation of a cemetery in Schuylkill County as a national shrine. Chief Clerk stated that he believes this program has been endorsed by quite a few counties. Chief Clerk stated that under date of September 5, Administrative Assistant Crouse directed a letter to the Cemetery Service, Veterans Administration, in Washington, D. C. , asking for the information that the Board wanted. Chief Clerk stated that we have not received a reply from them as ye MINUTE ■ ■ 6 433 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1- Remarks: Chairman stated that the national government is going to designate some areas as a national cemetery. Chairman stated that the Board tabled action on this matter at that time. Chairman stated that since then, Mr. Crouse has written to the officials in Washington, D.C. , and we did not receive an answer yet. Chairman stated that we have again been contacted by Schuylkill County and they have stated that 37 counties have given their support. Chairman stated that in view of the fact that we have no response from any other counties. he would recommend that the Board support their program. (Michael George and Eugene Tenaglia entered the meeting.) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board inform Schuylkill County that we do support their position in conjunction with the other counties as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated for the record that we have received the letter of credit from the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the Community Development Program Chief Clerk stated that the amount authorized by the letter of credit is $615, 000. 00. Chief Clerk further stated that the Redevelopment Agency, which is monitoring this pro- gram will be able to proceed now with the approved budget. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September 23, 1975, from the Borough of Burgettstown, which stated that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requiring them to share the cost of energizing and maintaining the street lighting and traffic signal portion of the new Route 18 By-pass through Burgettstown. Said letter states that PennDOT is requiring that they share these costs on a 50% basis. Said letter stated that the Borough cannot afford this agreement. Said letter also stated that this agree- ment could cost the Borough a minimum of 25% of their annual tax receipts for street lighting alone. West Penn Power Company estimates the energizing of the 29 street lights in the new system will cost approximately $300 per month. Because of the Borough's inability to meet financially the terms PennDOT requires, they are requesting that the County Commissioners consider helping them by assuming a 25% participation in the by- pass lighting and traffic signal agreement. Remarks: Mr. Jones stated that there are many other boroughs within the County that have the sam situation, and if we absorb the cost for the lighting of the Borough of Burgettstown, we will have to do the same for all of them. Mr. Jones stated that we just don't have the money available for this. Mr. Paluso stated that we should see how many other cases could possibly arise and what the approximate cost could be. Mr. Paluso stated that if we do this for one boroug we certainly are going to get requests from the others. Chairman suggested that this matter be tabled until research can be done, and so notify the Borough of Burgettstown to that effect. Mr. Paluso stated that we should tell them that it is not a question of whether the need is there; it's whether the County could afford .to do this for the entire° County. 434 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chairman stated that this matter will be tabled until further research can be done. Chief Clerk , stated that if Mr. Fetcko and Mr. Tenaglia research this matter, they could come up with some information. Chief Clerk informed the Board of an invoice in the amount of $500 from Pearl Vinocur, Interiors, addressed to Judge Sweet, for professional services. Remarks: Chairman stated that this matter be tabled, and that arrangements be made for a meeting with the Courts regarding this. Chief Clerk stated that Judge Sweet will be on vacation, and that he will arrange a meeti upon his return. Chief Clerk stated that he has a letter from Mr. McConnell, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Environmental Resources which enclosed a fully executed copy of Agreement ME-75583, dated August 13, 1975, between the DER and the County of Wash in the total sum of $350, 000, toward the construction costs of the dam and reservoir project at Site PA-661, Cross Creek Watershed Protection Project. Said letter also st that as stated in Article VIII of the Agreement, a lump sum payment of $350, 000 will be made into a trust fund to be established and administered by the Soil Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture. Said letter further stated that they will notify Washington, County upon the transfer of these funds. Remarks: Chairman stated that Clay Graham, Land Acquistion Agent, should be complimented for helping the County secure the money. Chief Clerk stated that it puts the County's position with an allocation of $600, 000 plus the $350, 000; the latest information we have from the Engineers and Mr. Graham is that this will pretty well cover the County's responsibility. New Business: Chief Clerk informed the Board of a conference concerning the Affirmative Action Employment Plans for the various counties. Chief Clerk stated that this conference will be held at the Host Inn on October 1, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that Washington County is one of the few counties that have a complete Affirmative Action Employment Plan. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the Chief Clerk to attend this conference as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Controller Mascara entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk informed the Board of two (2) requests for Manpower Positions - one from the Independence Township Municipal Authority and the other from the Borough )n J 1 of Claysville. Chief Clerk stated that these slots are available under the Manpower Program. MINUTE BOOK 435 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES. JR., EDWARD M. f ALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E 11 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the two (2) additional Manpower positions as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. • Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented two (2) On the Job Training Contracts between' the Office of Manpower Planning and the Automotive Services Council of Pennsylvania for Van Trinh Thanh as a mechanic and with Columbia Construction Company for John R. Columbia as a carpenter. Chief Clerk stated that these positions have been approved by the Manpower Office. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execute the two (2) On The Job Training Contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR STREAM CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS Controller Mascara opened and read the following bids: 1. Name of Bidder: Sherwood Builders, Inc. Address: 121 Wilhaven Road, McMurray, PA 15317 Project: Burgettstown - Slovan, PA $---- 0----- Project: Granville, PA $---- 0----- Project: Washington, PA $---- 0----- Project: Unit 1 - Canonsburg - Houston, PA $135, 000. 00 Total Amount of Bid: $135, 000. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $13, 500. 00 with the Peerless Insurance Company accompanied the bid. 2. Name of Bidder: M & M Equipment Sales Company Address: Box 428, Burgettstown, PA 15021 Project: Burgettstown - Slovan, PA $99, 093.00 Project: Granville, PA $54, 800. 00 Project: Washington, PA $89, 193. 00 Project: Unit 1 - Canonsburg - Houston, PA $50, 800.00 Total Amount of Bid: $293, 886. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $30, 000. 00 with the American States Insurance Company accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled until such time that the' legal department has had a chance to peruse them. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 436 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Solicitor: Solicitor Gilmore stated that after reviewing the bids, he recommends that the Board award the following bids: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for one (1) • 1975 Standard 4-Door Sedan to DAVIES & TREGEMBO FORD, INC., 728 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA., 15022, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the demolition of a frame dwelling located on Van Eman Street, Canonsburg, Pa., to WILLIAM H. MILLER, Box 553, Washington, PA., 15301, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the Lawn and Garden Tractor, to CANONSBURG SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT CO., INC., R. D. # 1, Box 247, Canonsburg, PA., 15317, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the wood chipper, to CANONSBURG SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT CO., INC., R. D. # 1, Box 247, Canonsburg, PA., 15317, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the patrol vehicle, to I. C. PATSCH & SONS, INC., Pike Street, Houston, PA., 15342, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for the station wagon, to I. C. PATSCH & SONS, INC., Pike Street, Houston, PA., 15342, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Solicitor Gilmore then recommended that the bid for the pick-up truck from I. C. Patsch & ' Sons, Inc., be rejected as not in conformity with the bid specifications, and that it be re-bidded at the expense of I. C. Patsch & Sons, Inc., according to revised specifications in order to secure more representative bidding. Roll Call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 437 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ' MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 County Solicitor Gilmore then stated that the only bid we haven't awarded is for the air conditioning at the Planning Commission. Mr. Gilmore stated that he has discussed this with Mr. Sember and he thinks it is clearly advisable to have a central system. Mr. Gilmore stated that he then talked with Mr. Bevec and he is going to make the necessary inquiries. Solicitor Gilmore then presented to the Board a Bureau of Employment Security Contract with the Manpower Office. Mr. • Gilmore stated that he fotLdd nothing wrong with the contract as submitted, but that it requires the Board to choose one of several alternatives for modifications. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that the Board chose the first option together with the contract. Chie. Clerk stated that this option carries the continuing program until it runs out. Mr. Gilmore then recommended that the Board execute this contract. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with the Bureau of Employment Security and the Manpower Program as per above. Roll call vote taken:` Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman then introduced Mrs. Nancy Lombardi as a new. member of the staff of the Commissioners' Office„ Mrs. Lombardi replaces Mrs. Zurosky who resigner Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: September 25 1975 ATTEST (I -( CHIEF CLERK sh