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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 189 - 10-30-1975 - COMMISSIONER482 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 189 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 30, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; County Solicitor Gilmore; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes; John Stevens of the Observer -Reporter; Jerry Kolanic of WWVA Radio; John Drake of the Washington Area Senior Citizens; and Susan Miller and Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters. 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. 188, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 188 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation entered the meeting.) Old Business: None Reports: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C. D. # 8525 Liquid Fuels Escrow Account - ck. #74707 and #42219 Principle $200, 000. 00 Interest $ 1,027.40 TOTAL $201, 027. 40 (2) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement ck. # 684445 - General Fund Principle $650, 000. 00 Interest $ 291.15 TOTAL $650, 291. 15 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: (1) Cole -Layer -Trumble Co. - for data processing services as per contract - $9.766.66 (2) William C. Porter - for recording three easements at Harmon Creek Site 480 - $39.00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be pi approved for payment. - . A. MINUTE BOOK 483 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L 1 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of an agreement with the Governor's Justice Commission for the feasibility study on the county -wide communications system. Chief Clerk stated that the original one included the county participation of approximately $263 and it was amended to a county share of approximately $455. Chief Clerk then read the additional paragraph as follows: The contractor shall submit monthly invoices in a standard pro- fessional format to the Board for services completed in the month immediately preceding. The Board shall promptly pay such invoices provided however that an amount equal to 15% of each monthly invoice or 15% of the total price hereunder, whichever is less shall be with- held until all services hereunder are completed by the contractor, at which time the full balance hereunder shall be paid to the contractor. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the amended agreement with the Governor's Justice Commission as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented one (1) On the Job Training Contract between the Office of Manpower Planning and Modern Business Machines, Inc., for Kenneth F. Kennel as an office machine repairman. Chief Clerk stated that this was approved by the Man- power Office. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that ' the Board approve and execute the On the Job Training Contract as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Also under the Manpower Act, Chief Clerk stated that there is a vacant secretarial Manpower position at the Planning Commission. In conformity with the act, we had a Manpower employee there acting as a secretary and she was moved into a permanent county position so that Manpower position is vacant. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Sember very definitely needs a secretarial position refilled and that there is an existing position under the Manpower Program. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the -Board approve the additional Manpower position as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ♦ 0A MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from William P. Sember, dated October 21, 1975, concerning the subject of bikeways in conjunction with upgrading of Interstate 70. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Sember wont into a lot of detail of this pro- posal to the PennDOT Officials and'that each County Commissioner received a copy of this correspondence. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum from Mr. Sember dated October 27, 1975, concerning the upgrading and relocation of Section 50 of Interstate 70. Said letter stated that the Washington County Planning Commission discussed the above subject at length during its regularly scheduled meeting held on October 23, 1975. The Planning Commission also had Mr. John Logan and Mr. George Tanner from Penn DOT present to discuss and answer questions concerning this project. As a result, the Planning Commission approved a motion supporting the relocation alternative of this section of Interstate 70. Said letter stated that a public hearing is being conducted by PennDOT on November 12, 1975, in the Washington Township Firehall, Fayette County, to discuss these two alternatives. The Planning Commission has recommended that Mr. Sember meet with the Board of Commissioners to discuss the Board's position on this matter, which will be reflected at the public hearing. Remarks: Mr. Jones stated that this is very important and that this is something we have worked on a long time. Mr. Jones stated that they want to relocate part of the road coming off of I-70 and add a bridge across Allenport and Fayette City. Mr. Jones stated that the relocation of this is much cheaper thaii the widening of I-70 at this point of I-70. Mr. Jo stated that this is going to accommodate Allenport Plant which employes 3500 people. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Sember would like to meet with the Commissioners prior to November 12, 1975, to review the recommendations of the Planning Commission, so that when he does appear at the hearing, everyone will be aware of the position. Chief Clerk stated that he will arrange a meeting with Mr. Sember. Chief Clerk informed the Board of another memorandum from Mr. Sember dated October 27, 1975, which stated that the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission will be forming a Regional Housing Authority Committee in the very near future which will perform an important function. Mr. Sember strongly suggested that Washington County make certain that it is represented. Mr. Sember stated that his pur- pose for writing this letter is to urge that the County Planning Commission be designated as one of the County's representatives. Mr. Sember further stated that Mr. Hal Hunter of the Commission's staff has been deeply involved in these housing elements and would make an excellent representative for Washington County. Mr. Sember then recommended that he be appointed. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: As a result of that communication, I talked with Mr. Sember on the phone and he related practically the same thing to me so I took it upon myself; in view of the fact that they want these .name; submitted, I called Mr. Stefan, the Executive Director of the Washington County Housing Authority, because I thought they would be the most hes 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 485 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS logical organization to be a representative in addition to the Planning Commission; so I asked Mr. Stefan if I had his permission to present his name to this Board this morning in conjunction with Mr. Hal Hunter and he gave me that permission. So, gentlemen, I would like to recommend on the basis of Mr. Sember's recommendation that we appoint Mr. Hal Hunter on this advisory committee, is what it amounts to, and Mr. Michael Stefan, Executive Director of the Washington County Housing Authority, as the two member; to represent this county. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Hal Hunter of the Planning Commission and Mr. Michael Stefan, Executive Director of the Washington County Housing Authority be appointed to represent Washington County on the Regional Housing Advisory Committee as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the next item concerns the Nello L. Teer Company Mine Drainage Permit, Nottingham Township, Washington County. Chief Clerk stated that under date of October 8, 1975, it is a matter of record that the County was notified that a drainage permit had been issued and gave the County 30 days to file an appeal with the Environmental Hearing Board. Chief Clerk stated that there was a meeting Monday with the counsel for the Parks Department, Mr. George and Mr. Graham, and the matter was fully discussed and Mr. Porter recommended that the Board of County Commissioners take official action to authorize him to file an appeal to the Environmental Hearing Board in connection with this matter. (Mr._ -.Flynn elaborated on the matter.) Mr. Flynn stated that at the meeting on Monday, it was a consensus of opinion that we should take issue because they notified us that if we feel aggrieved by the decisim of the Department of Environmental Resources, we have 30 days to appeal. Mr. Flynn stated that Mr. Porter recommended that the Board go on record authorizing him to draft the necessary papers to file an appeal to'the position taken by the Department of Environmental Resources. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize William Porter to draft the necessary papers in order to file an appeal to the decision taken by the Department of Environmental Resources as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read part of a lengthy memorandum from the Department of Communit Affairs which stated that the Governor's Anti -Inflation Garden Program of 1975 was en- thusiastically supported by many organizations and citizens in the Commonwealth. More 174,000 packets of seeds were distributed to 348 organizations throughout Pennsylvania which introduced gardening to over 200,000 citizens. Said letter farther stated that the artment of Community Affairs is already assisting in the planning for this coming year': ogram. Said letter stated that they are asking for the County's support of the program 486 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS and suggested several ways to make the Bicentennial Garden Program even more success than the previous program. Chief Clerk stated that they have some meetings set up in several areas, the closest one being in Meadville, on November 5, 1975. Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 23, 1975, from the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, which stated that they need to move ahead to acquire landrights on the Harmon Creek and Cross Creek Watershed Projects so that they can proceed with construction. Said letter stated that these two projects have been cleared from the environmental requirements and they can proceed with con- struction as soon as landrights are available. Said letter further stated that it was agree in January of 1975 that landrights on Cross Creek would be obtained by April of this year so that they could proceed with construction; they also agreed at this time to prepare a supplement to the Work Plan so that all landrights would not have to be acquired before starting construction on PA-661. This time has passed and landrights have not been acquired. Said letter stated that they will continue with the design of Cross Creek, PA-66�, provided we have the landrights acquired for the remaining structures in Cross and Harmo Creek Watersheds by March 1, 1976. Remarks: Chairman suggested that Mr. Graham, Land Acquisition Agent, be given a copy of this (correspondence. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated October 20, 1975, from the Tioga County Commissioners, which enclosed a copy of a resolution passed on (October 20, 1975, by them concerning regulation of the powers of the Department of Environmental Resources. Said letter suggested that the Washington County Commissioner: pass a similar resolution asking for assistance from our legislator. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that he gave each of the Commissioners a copy of the correspondence and resolution. Chairman stated that some of the recommendations they suggested do merit consideration, but to support the resolution in its entirety would not be proper on our part. Chairman suggested that we acknowledge receipt of this letter and inform them that the Board did discuss it. Chief Clerk stated that the Board of Commissioners met with the lessee at the Washington County Airport and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, with respect to a request by the National Guard in connection with their expansion at the Washington County Airport. Chief Clerk stated that they want to lease from the County on a short- term basis and area for the temporary parking of aircraft; and on a long-range basis, they would like to construct a fuel storage and dispensing area. Chief Clerk stated that they are going to present this in a formal manner, but it was discussed and there were no objections by those present at the meeting or the lessee at the Airport. Chief Clerk J 1 Raab.&.. - ......__..._ ..0. MINUTE BOOK 487 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES• JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS stated that we do expect further communication from them in the next two or three weeks. Remarks: Chairman: I think the records should show that we did tentatively agree but in their communications they indicated that if we're not able to supply them with the storage space for their gasoline tanks and if they're not able to acquire additional land up there for expansion programs, they indicate that there is possibility that they could very well move from this area completely, which would be somewhat of a blow to our economic condition because they do employ quite a number of people out there and there is quite a sizable payroll over a period of time. And these are things we are going to have to take into consideration. Chief Clerk stated that at the present time, they have 38 aircraft at the Airport and about 30 permanent employees, and they expect to increase the staff to 50, and to increase the aircraft to 42. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the Department of Parks and Recreation to consider advertising for the purchase of a two-way communications system for the entire parks structure, which is Mingo, Cross Creek and Ten Mile Parks. Chief Clerk stated that the equipment they have there at Mingo Park is not operating properly and they are requesting that the system be updated. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. George is present if there are any questions. Remarks: Chairman asked what they estimated the cost to be. Chief Clerk stated that each base station is $3261 and each portable unit is $1212.00. Chief Clerk stated for example, Mingo Park, consisting of one base and three portables would cost $6897. If a second base station is desired for Cross Creek, it would cost $3261 for the base and $1212 plus $38, or $1242, for each portable. Chief Clerk stated that they are talking about apprDxi- mately $15, 000 for the entire system. Mr. George stated that he estimates the cost anywhere from $6500 to $10, 000. Mr. Gilmore stated that if this is to purchase new equipment, we would have to advertise. Chairman asked if they need the equipment right away. Mr. George stated that they definitely need the equipment now because the equipment they have now is not operative and there is no sense in fixing it because it would be a waste o money. Mr. George stated that they have repaired the equipment in the past and they are having problems with it again. Mr. George stated that this should be considered so we could be prepared primarily for next year. Chairman asked if Mr. George is asking the Board to take formal action now or to take this into consideration for next year's budget. Mr. George stated that we should proceed with this and advertise because it will take time to do it right. Mr. George stated that we are talking about next year as far as the actual purchase is concerned. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that this matter be tabled and be considered in the budget for next year. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - No. Motion carried. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Anthony Luppino of the Adult Welfare Services to send Mr. Harry Haas, Coordinator of the Claysville Senior Citizens Center, to Hershey, Pa., on November 5 and 6, 1975, for a conference dealing with Multi and Neighborhood Service Centers for older persons. Since Mr. Haas is a 488 MINUTE BODK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS relatively new employee, Mr. Luppino feels that he would benefit greatly from this training conference. Said letter stated that the amount would total to $133 and would be charged to Account 312-210. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Luppino also requested per- mission to attend this conference, however, his entire expenses will be paid by the Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council, Inc. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Haas and Mr. Luppino be permitted to attend the conference on November 5 and 6, 1975, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Administrative Assistant Crouse entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 17, 1975, addressed to Mr. Flynn, from the National Association of Counties (NACo), which stated that prospects look bleak for renewal of general revenue sharing by Congress, but NACo is not willing to accept inaction by Congress on this vital legislation. Said letter stated that NACo is making a coordinated effort with the state association of counties to see that the program is renewed this year. Said letter stated that a rally to RENEW SHARING NOW is to be held in Washington, D.C. , on November 18, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that they requested that Washington County, which is a member of NACo, adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, County governments in nearly half of the states budget from July through June and all counties must make long term budget commitments to efficiently meet the needs of citizens; WHEREAS, Counties depend on general revenue sharing dollars for essential county programs; WHEREAS, Revenue sharing dollars enable counties to fill locally determined vital needs with minimal redtape and federal restrictions; WHEREAS, Efficient county government calls for well -planned advance budgeting; WHEREAS, Responsive county government depends on efficient county planning and budgeting and ample time for citizen participation; WHEREAS, the Current revenue sharing program expires Decem- ber 31, 1976 and July through June fiscal year counties must begin budgeting the previous spring; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Washington County, that general revenue sharing be re-enacted by the first session of the 94th Congress providing counties with advance dollar figures that can be A #oralsftefier*4nkr ive planning of programs and bud- gets an *t can be idea more than half of their fiscal 176 year a ,)w ,iacorp+e ong term effective planning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution along with the summary report be immediately forwarded to the Senate and the House of Representatives. R MINUTE BOOK 489 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Chairman stated that in view of the fact that we are all familiar with what revenue sharing means to the County and to the political subdivisions, he recommends that the Board adopt the resolution and forward the same to our congressmen and let them know our position. Chairman further recommended that the Commissioners be delegated to go the the con- ference on November 18, and the Chief Clerk be authorized to go also. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the fore- going resolution and forward it to our congressmen and that the Commissioners and the Chief Clerk be authorized to attend the conference on November 18, 1975, in Washington, D. C. , as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the next two items involve the Utilization Review at the County Homes, and that Mr. Crouse is here to present them to the Board. Mr. Crouse stated that recently at a recent inspection, the Department of Public Welfare in accordance with revised regulations, has strongly suggested that we go to a different system rather than dispensing controlled substances at the homes, i. e. , nning a pharmacy. Mr. Crouse stated that there are several alternatives open - we could take the necessary measures to possibly open a licensed pharmacy, but it would be a very costly process to do it in accordance with the regulations they specify for operating a pharmacy. Mr. Crouse stated that one of the best alternatives to the situation is to make arrangements with a local pharmacy to provide these controlled pharmaceutical substances on a prescription by prescription basis to the Homes. Mr. Crouse stated that on Tuesday, they had a very lengthy meeting with the attending physicians and the pharm- acists at which they discussed this matter in great detail. Mr. Crouse stated that both of the physicians and pharmacists have endorsed this idea as a very good idea. He stated that what he needs from the Board of Commissioners is authorization to pursue and make the necessary arrangements to depart from our previous procedure and make arrangements with a local pharmacy to provide these controlled substances. Mr. Crouse stated that he wanted to point out that ,he doesn't know whether it would require any type of formal agreement because this ties in very well with a relatively new program by the DPW called Paid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients. Mr. Crouse stated that this means that who are Medicaid recipients... the cost of their controlled substances and other stock drugs will be paid in full by the DPW in two different cost reimbursements. Secondly, Mr. Croke stated that as a result of this meeting, Dr. Blasiole, the attending physician at the Wash- ington County Home for Women, has asked for authorization to attend a conference on November 5, 1975, in Harrisburg, which ties in with the program called Administrative Medicine. 490 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (Various bidders entered the meeting.) Remarks: Mr. Flynn: Getting back to the medicine, Mr. Crouse, when you speak of the utilization review, for the benefit of the media, this is a requirement, a federal statute, of the U & R Team, as far as Social Security is concerned, right? Mr. Crouse: That is correct. The Utilization Review Committee is designed... their specific responsibility is to review the case of each and every patient on a periodic basis and recommend either continued stay or discharge, depending on the patient's circum- stances. In addition to that specifically spelled out responsibility, they are also responsib to review anything that goes on in the facility, any problems that are confronted with the various state and federal administrative agencies, items of cost review, and so forth and come up with constructive recommendations to the Administration. This is more or less how this came about, but the fact remains that the DPW in their most recent inspection, has told us that the system of operating a pharmacy in view of these new regulations must terminate. It does not mean that we still cannot dispense what they label as stock drugs, which are not controlled substances, but in those cases where a prescription by physician is necessary, we must go elsewhere. Mr. Flynn: This is the federal recommendation, right, sir? Mr. Crouse: Yes... Mr. Flynn: It is a recommendation made by the Department of Public Welfare to comply with.. . Mr. Crouse: It is a federal law enforced by the State. Mr. Flynn: In other words, they leave us no alternative, right, sir? Mr. Crouse: That is correct. Mr. Flynn: You're talking about drugs mainly, right? Mr. Crouse: Yes, controlled substances which are defined in the Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1972. Mr. Flynn: But it still doesn't eliminate the pharmacists; this is a must also, right? Mr. Crouse: It cannot eliminate the pharmacists because... see, they define drug dispensJ as the operation of a pharmacy, whereas drug administration is the administration of drug to the patient. They require a licensed pharmacist be on hand at the Home to supervise the administration of the drugs, whether you operate a pharmacy or not. And also to make viable recommendations on utilization reviews and pharmaceutical reviews. Mr. Flynn: As a result thereof, in order to comply with the statute the Utilization Review Team of the County makes this recommendation. Mr. Crouse: That is correct. Mr. Flynn: There is no individual making the recommendation, this is more or less of a must, right, sir? Mr. Crouse: Yes. Mr. Flynn: And you're asking us to authorize you in your capacity to make the necessary arrangements to comply with statute. Mr. Crouse: We felt that if we really moved quickly on this matter, and when authoriza is obtained, that we could be fully operational on this new system by about November 17. Mr. Flynn: And finally that the cost of the drugs as prescribed will be borne solely by the Department of Public Welfare. Mr. Crouse stated that this was correct and then elaborated further on the matter. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize Mr. Crouse to proceed with the necessary arrangements and to depart from our previous n 1 1 1 procedures and make arrangements with a local pharmacy to provide these controlled substances. MINUTE BOOK 491 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Dr. Blasiole be permitted attend the seminar in Harrisburg on November 5, 1975, concerning Administrative edicine. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request dated October 29, 1975, from the anpower Office, for approval for hiring a desk officer for the City of Monongahela at a salary of $5, 400 per annum through the Manpower Office under Title VI of the Compre- hensive Employment Training Act. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the request for hiring of a desk officer for the City of Monongahela as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn. -` I have an item I would like to discuss, gentlemen; it's not on the agenda, but it's very essential; it has to do with the work being done at the present time on our Airport as relates to the swell we have in the runway and taxiway. At the time, the estimated cost would be $30, 000. On Monday or Tuesday of this week, I received a call from the engineer who was speaking for himself and the contractor, Blacktop Paving Co., and they informed me that they have excavated under a certain depth and found the pro- blem and felt that for an additional amount of work, they could probably correct the situation and it would last indefinitely, what we hoped for to last for a couple of years. This would be a correction that could leave the runway and taxiway permanent - there would be no recurrence of the problem that we have. And they estimated the additional cost at $5000. Well, as you know, according to our records, our minutes of the last meeting, we did authorize them to do the work and the fact is that they anticipate doing it in six to ten days. The decision had to be made. And I couldn't wait until today's meeting so I took it upon myself and I told the gentleman I took it upon myself, and that I would bring it up at this meeting and I authorized him to proceed because the additional $5000... the additional work is necessary there, and it would correct the problem on a permanent basis, then I think we would be foolish... so I had to make the decision, gentle- men, I had to tell the man to proceed and I did that. And that's what I wanted on the record, but I would appreciate the fact that I did relate the decision I had to make and 492 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I would like some supporting evidence to the fact that I have the support of this Board in the action I've taken. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the engineer and the contractor be authorized to proceed with the additional work and repairing the runway and taxiway at the Airport at an estimated cost of $5, 000. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Jones: What did they find was actually wrong? Mr. Flynn: The drainage was the problem. (Nancy Criquellion of the Controller's Office and additional bidders entered the meeting.) Mr. Flynn: One other item, gentlemen, that was not on our agenda, again brought to my attention late yesterday afternoon. Dr. Paluso called me and it relates to the Emergency Medical Services and we all received correspondence from the Washington County Emer- gency Services as relates to the money that could be available from the Emergency Medical Services Institute. Dr. Paluso related the fact that the Washington County EMS did make arrangements and did have an understanding with the Executive Director, Mr, Bracken Burns, about salary and emoluments he would receive. And I told him that we did discuss this at length and referred it to you, Mr. Gilmore, to determine what is the status. I told the Doctor that the determination is that he is employed by the County and as such we could not live up to the agreements made between the individual and the EMS Board of Directors. Now, the Doctor said that on the money that is available, . the Doctor suggested... and I was under the impression that we were the ones that had to enter into a contract, is this correct? Mr. Gilmore: We do. We don't have to; they can contract direct, but the money would go to them. Mr. Flynn: But the money would come to us: Mr. Gilmore: No. Whoever signs the contract gets the money. Mr. Flynn: This is where I need some guidance. The EMS Board, feels that they have a moral obligation to the gentleman; they made the commitments and I have to concur with them. I said to the Doctor... when you relate the commitments you have made to the gentleman... let me bring out one issue like Blue Cross and Blue Shield. I said, he being a county employee couldn't receive any more benefits than any other county employee. The Doctor felt that they could compea"te him in some manner from their Board over and above what he is receiving here. In other words, the way I would describe it would be C moonlighting. When you leave here at 4:30, then you're on your own, right, sir? If you do additional work for the Board, the EMS Board, then they could compensate him the ........._ _ ..._ MINUTE BOOK 493 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 They could make up the differences what they have agreed to originally. A nd I told him that I would bring it up at our Board meeting this morning. In other words, if he con- tracted, or iF they contracted, the money comes here... could we make arrangements legally... say $R000, could we give the EMS Board $3000 of the money for additional services. Mr. Paluso: I think they should apply for that themselves and eliminate all of that. Mr. Flynn: If they do, Mr. Paluso - he said the money comes to us anyway. Mr. Paluso: No, it goes to them. That would be... Mr. Flynn: I told him the communication,. has so much confusion there. I was under the impression that we were the ones that would be the contracting body; is that right Mr. Whalen? (Further discussion was held.) Mr. Flynn: We could very well lose that money because there are other people requesti it. Could you advise us, Mr. Gilmore? Mir. Gilmore: I think there are two options. One is to let them apply for the grant directly. I haven't honestly taken a look at it from the point of view of" if there are any problems between the County and the Council. And the other would be that they claim that they could split the grant and give so much to the County and so much to Mr. Burns to make up the obligation. Either of those two apparently can be done. Mr. Whalen: The option I think, would be the grant be executed direct with the Council with the understanding that the Council would retain that amount and that the balance would be paid into the County. Is that correct; is that what you are saying? Mr. Gilmore: You could do that. Mr. Flynn: Is it necessary for us to go on record? Mr. Whalen: Mr. Gilmore and I could probably talk to them about that and let them execute it. Mr. Paluso: Let's leave it at this - our thinking is from what we know now - is that we think it would be better for the EMS Board itself to apply for the grant as a separate entity. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest too, that you call Mr. Esposito for guidance. Mr. Whalen stated that he would. 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT bids: Nancy Criquellion from the Controller's Office opened and read the following BID: Four (4) Wheel Drive Pickup Truck Name of Bidder: Davies & Tregembo Ford, Inc. Address: 728 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022 Total Amount of Bid: $6507.51 A;_ce` -d check in the amount of $650.75 accompanied the bid. BID: Sealing and Surfacing of Parking lots and - roads in Mingo Creek Park Name of Bidder: Clairton Slag, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 10884, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Total Amount of Bid: $28, 666. 00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of total amount with the Travelers Indemnity Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 494 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Name of Bidder: Trumball Corporation Address: P. O. Box 10896, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Total Amount of Bid: $47, 958. 75 Bid Bond in the amount of $5, 000 with the American Casualty Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Burrell Construction & Supply Co. Address: P. O. Box 291, Donora, PA 15033 Total Amount of Bid: $22, 465. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount with the American Casualty Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Black Top Paving Co., Inc. Addressi 150 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $25, 384. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount with the Travelers Indemnity Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Russell Industries, Inc. Address: P. O. Box 210, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Total Amount of Bid: $29, 868. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount with the Seaboard Surety Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Pompei & Sons Address: R. D. # 2, Finleyville, PA 15332 Total Amount of Bid: $26, 065. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $2, 606. 50 with the Transamerica Insurance Company accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BID: Furnish and Delivery to Mingo Creek Park the necessary materials for construction of 100 White Oak Picnic Tables Name of Bidder: Donora Lumber Company Address: P. O. Box 542, Donora, PA 15033 Total Amount of Bid: $12, 185.40 A certified check in the amount of $1, 250. 00 accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Scenic Landscape Service Address: R. D. # 2, Washington, PA 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $8, 990. 00 A certified check in the amount of $1, 000. 00 accompanied the bid. F L 1 1 G 1 MINUTE BOOK 495 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS BID: Construction of one 361 by 701 Metal Maintenance Building in Mingo Park Name of Bidder: Pompei & Sons, Inc. Address: R. D. # 2, Finleyville, PA 15332 Total Amount of Bid: $31, 000. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $3, 100. 00 with the Transamerica Insurance Company accompanied the bid. Name of Bidder: Shields Construction Company Address: 761 North Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 Total Amount of Bid: $41, 154. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $4, 200. 00 with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland accompanied the bid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of Bidder: James A. Carter Address: Rt. 3, Claysville, PA Total Amount of Bid: $36, 165. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $3, 800.00 with the Transamerica 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. Solicitor: County Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board for their execution a redemption deed that was previously approved for sale. Mr. Gilmore then recommended that the Board grant the redemption deed to Charles E. Campbell, 20 acres of coal, in Cecil Township. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above redemption deed be executed as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: AT October 30 , 1975