LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES OF Tuesday, August 41
2020
The Lawrence County Commissioners' Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a Moment of Silence.
The Lawrence County Commissioners' Meeting of Tuesday, August 4, 2020, was called to order by Commissioner Morgan Boyd, at 10:00 am at the Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting Room. Deputy Chief Clerk, Vanessa Bayless called the Roll. Those in attendance were, Commissioner Loretta Spielvogel, Commissioner Dan Vogler, Interim County Administrator Joe Venasco, Kristine Venasco, Ronda Watkins, Alexis Eardley, Carrie Hahn, Albert Antonelli, Perry Quahliero, Debbie Wachter, New Castle News, none. It was stated for the record that the meeting is being taped. Those wishing to speak shall be given five minutes. If they need more time, they are to see the Chief Clerk at another time and he will arrange for them to meet with the Commissioners. Those speaking are to state for the record their names, addresses and the nature of their business.
ROW OFFICERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Hahn asked about the CARES Funding Application and Open Records.
FISCAL/CONTRACTUAL
A. Advertise for Bids: None
B. Receipt of bids/proposals: None
C. Fiscal report: None
D. Report on Quotes: None
E. Warrant Register: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. The minutes of Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to accept and file the minutes. Motion carried 3-0.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
None
REPORTS
None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
None
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
None
Staff Report
None
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Mr. Vogler had no comment.
Mr. Boyd had no comment.
Ms. Spielvogel reminded everyone to fill out their Census information.
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to amend the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-2020-219
WHEREAS, Section 1784 of the County Code, Supplemental Appropriations Transfer of Funds; Appropriation Limits, authorizes the Board of Commissioners, by resolution, to make supplemental appropriations for any lawful purpose from any funds on hand or estimated to be received within the fiscal year and not otherwise appropriated; and
WHEREAS, it the intent of the Board of Commissioners to adjust the existing FY2020 Budget to account for the additional revenue; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
to amend the 2020 Lawrence County Budget as follows:
INCREASING the ACT152/BHSI Fund Revenue account: 07334000.334153 by $254,238;
INCREASING the HAP/HSDF Fund Revenue account: 07334000.334154 by $117,460;
INCREASING the Drug & Alcohol Fund Expense account: 07447026.807000 by $254,238;
INCREASING the LCCAP Fund Expense account: 07447026.445100 by $117,460 Reason: Human Service Block Grant
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to approve said Resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
RESOLUTION R-2020-220
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020 Act 24 of 2020 was signed by Governor Wolf. This legislation provides $625 million in CARES Act funding by means of block grants for counties in the commonwealth through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED); and
WHEREAS, the attached list of Small Businesses and Non-Profits have been allocated funding in the attached amounts; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
that the attached list of Small Businesses and Non-Profit Business have been allocated CARES Act Funding, pending receipt of their small business or non-profit certification form by August 28, 2020.
Non-Profit
Union Area Athletic Boosters
Wampum Community Revitalization
The Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum
American Legion Post 343
New Castle Regional Ballet
The Foundation Boxing Center
Marti Park Foundation
Ebenezer Church of God in Christ
Arts & Education at the Hoyt
United Way of Lawrence County
Ellwood City Area Public Library
Shutem Down Athletic Club
Cathedral Foundation
VFW Post 315 Home Association
The New Castle Playhouse
Lawrence County Historical Society
Lawrence County DUI Program, Inc
Lawrence County Fair
YMCA
Business
Hutch's Auto
Carl Clark Enterprise
James Weich Inc.
Elhams middle eastern foods INC
SANT Inc
Allocated Amount (15K Max)
15000
15000
62
15000
15000
2795
15000
7400.64
15000
15000
15000
13000
15000
15000
50000
30480.47
11754.33
50000
50000
Allocated Amount (25K Max)
7500
25000
18187.61
25000
25000
Go Pita Go Inc
Family First Urgent Care
Croakers Brewing Company LLC
Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc
Ezeflow USA Inc
Joseph. J Kearney Attorney
Painters Auto Service
Waraich Group, Llc dba Quality Inn New Castle
Peep's Plumbing
Castle Hospitality LLC
Live De Life LLC dba The Tavern on the Square
Pre-K Kids
Red's Place for Car Care
#1 Sealcoating LLC
Studio P Dance Studio
Sea Pal Enterprises, LLC dba Get Buzzed & Beautiful
Mitchel Tree Bros Logging & Lumbar INC
Transportation Management Solutions, Inc
Badgers Landscaping
Gwin Bros Transport
Thought Process Enterprises LLC
TyDaGio LLC
Mugsies Coffee House
Novosel LLC
E Long Holdings INC
EJC Enterprise
NMDS 194 Mobile INC
JJSD Inc dba Walmo Dry Cleaners
Pulaski Flea and Farmers Market
G-Stone DOT Consulting
Harbor Steel INC
MG Genareo LLC
Evanemy LLC
3 D's Produce Farm & Greenhouse
The d & j Ryder Group LLC
El Canelo V INC
El Canelo INC
Wimer Holdings Corporation
Butterfly Wish Bouquets
The Crane Room Limited Partnership
Jen Plaza Maintenance, Inc
Melusky Showcase Kitchens & Baths
Outsource Multi Services, Inc dba Diane Coury Design
Tree Surf n Turf, LLC
Casey k Creations, Inc.
Cassidy's Hair Studio
Lawrence County Mental Health and Wellness
Five Fillies Farm
Inspire Tees
The Grill on the Hill
Cut To A T Styling Salon
Wish Upon A Butterfly
Wish Designs USA, LLC
Uncle Jimmy's Brand Products
Reed Hennon, Attorney at Law
Jeff Miller Wall Systems, LLC
Ben Rozzi Builders
Iorio Salon Network, Inc
Little John's Woodshop INC.
George's Automotive Electric, INC
16676.22
25000
1605.51
25000
25000
16146.22
16796
19491.81
16350
25000
25000
25000
25000
14900
25000
6778.51
25000
25000
16131
25000
25000
14416.46
25000
25000
25000
25000
3000
25000
2350.88
22648.92
25000
25000
3263.82
3870
25000
22320.43
25000
25000
7197.47
25000
25000
25000
9763.68
25000
25000
8404
9888.05
25000
8280.9
25000
6145.5
25000
25000
25000
25000
25000
6520
25000
25000
25000
Cristin's Hair Shack
The Pub
Valentino's Cheese & Dairy Company LLC
Shenley Square, LLC
Wish Management LLC
Nata lies Cheer and Tumble
Micco Orthodonic Laboratory
Konsignment Konnections
TROB Enterprises LLC dba Sweet Pea Patch
Divine Butterfly Supply LLC
Route 224 Realty, LLC
PA Medical Transport
Rezk Medical Clinic LLC
Green Team Design
PMP Flooring
Richaards Barber Shop
W.R Cade Paving INC
Hackers
Rhonda's Hair Affair
Paul Lynch Investments, Inc
R.A.R Engineering Group, Inc.
Enviornmental Laboratory Services, Inc
JC Paving & Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
Velocity Magnetics, Inc
Harmony Handscape & Landscape Supply
Lynch Investments, LLC
Reliable Lumbar & Supply Co., Inc
The Red Zone
Intrinsic Inc
Armor Manufacturing
DoSkids Inc
Sir Charles Venturella Inc
Blair Masonry, Inc
Zona's Fitness Center
Soni's
Thomas C Patton DMD
Richardson Cooling Packages
Direct Image Copy Systems Inc
Edward's Restaurant & Lounge
Mahle Chiropractic Inc
Dr. C.J. Macri, Inc
Uneeda Tire Sales & Services
Bronze Body Tanning & Boutique
NCC Wholesome Foods. Inc
Mary Turner
Upper Room Treasures
Joseph D Dostilio CPA LLC
Degamo Finacial Services
Geer & Herman PC
Simple life Tours
National Grind
Scooter King LLC
Panella Brothers
Macris Barbershop
Ryan P Nebel DMD
Richard Ribarevski DMD MDS
Kenland Farm
Center Stage Academy of Dance
Complete Design
Washington Centre Physical Therapy
4516.6
25000
17336.37
15896.31
25000
25000
17632
9287
25000
1250
16500
25000
25000
25000
6770
6950
25000
25000
8875
25000
25000
25000
25000
25000
16399.37
8200
25000
18979.75
25000
25000
24976
25000
11,502.49
2000
25,000.00
25000
25,000
25,000
25000
18034.67
25000
25000
17946.85
25,000
25000
16549
12,650
18966.68
25000
7880
17,913.25
25000
22411.55
19600
25000
25000
25000
25000
25000
25000
Pagley Construction
Frank Fraschetti
Deno Delorenzo CPA
Secret Squirrel Armory
Senchak Electric
Kay Holding
Carolyn Ross Joseph
Colonial Lanes, Inc
Revive
The Wright Place Salon
Razor's Edge Barber Shop
Mahoning Consumer Discount Company
Turf Bar
Bailey Auto Detail & Storage
Papazekos Enterprises Inc
R.C Incorporated
Maginos Pizzeria I Inc
A Grand Day
Starbound Entertainment
Corey Kendall, Rental Properties
Nimmo Farms
NCAFFL
Living Chiropractic, LLC
The Magic ofTJ Hill
Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting Inc
JM & Associates
Joseph A Gunn Investments
Fresh Nails
Stubles Auto & Truck Repair
Domianna Painting LLC
25000
25000
2165
4450
25000
25000
12184.5
25000
20640
13635.89
5000
25000
25000
2310
25000
25000
25000
25000
25000
2000
25000
24770
21231.5
8250
18931.97
16303.72
25000
14698
2719.35
15423.41
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to approve said Resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
RESOLUTION R-2020-221
WHEREAS, budgets cannot always anticipate every extraordinary, ordinary, or contingency situation which arises throughout the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Section 1784 of the County code permits the Commissioners by resolution to authorize budget transfers from any encumbered balance; and
WHEREAS, the need to provide additional appropriations to certain accounts now exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that:
1. Authorization is hereby given to the appropriate administrative officials to transfer a total of$5,000.00 described in detail on the attachment(s) designated as T-2020-006.
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to approve said Resolution. Motion carried 3-0.
TRANSFERS (ADMINISTRATIVE)
District Attorney from Salary of Staff to Travel Expense for $2,000.00.
District Attorney from Salary of Staff to Toxicology for $10,000,00
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel, seconded by Mr. Vogler to approve said Transfer. Motion carried 3-0.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE TABLE
None
ORDINANCES
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular Commissioners' meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Commissioners' Meeting Room of the Courthouse, located at 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Ms. Spielvogel seconded by Mr. Vogler to adjourn the Lawrence County Commissioners meeting dated Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 10:36 a.m. Motion carried 3-0.
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August 7, 2020
Lawrence County Commissioners 430 Court St. New Castle, PA 1610 l
Re: Ellwood Mill Products - ACT 14 Notification of NOi
To Whom It May Concern,
RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2020
The intent of this Jetter is to notify you of Ellwood Mill Products' intent to file a Notice of Intention with the DEP for a PAG-03 NPDES permit.
• Project Name - Ellwood Mill Products NOI• Applicant - Ellwood Mill Products• Applicant Contact - Nicole Baker• Site Location - New Castle, PA• Municipality/County - City of New Castle/Lawrence
Section I 905-A of the Commonwealth Administrative Code. as amended by Act 14, requires that each applicant for a DEP permit must give written notice to the municipality and the county in which the permitted activity is located. The written notices shall be received by the municipality and the county at least 30 days before the Depa1tment may issue of deny the permit.
Please submit any comments concerning this project within 30 days from the date of receipt of this letter to the DEP Clean Water Program:
Department of Environmental Protection Northwest Regional Office
Clean Water Program 230 Chestnut Street
Meadville. PA 16335 814.332.6942
Sincerely,
�� Nicole Baker EHS Specialist
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Engineers
Planners
Surveyors
Land\cape
Architects NOTIFICATION
August 6, 2020 Environmental
Consultants
Lawrence County Commissioners
430 Court Street RECEIVED AUG 10 2020 New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-2120
Dear Commissioners:
RE: UGI Pennant, LLC
700 Line Slip
Chapter 105 General Permit Registration
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
RETTEW Project No. 107272010
CERTIFIED MAIL NO. 7020 0090 000145134529
Notice is hereby given that UGI Pennant, LLC intends to submit a Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Chapter 105
General Permit Registration Package to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
Northwest Regional Office for the project referenced above.
Permit Application Type:
Application Contact:
Project Location:
Project Description:
Pennsylvania Chapter 105 General Permit-8 (GP-8) Temporary Road
Crossings
Ms. Amber Holly
UGI Pennant, LLC
835 Knitting Mills Way
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Pulaski Township, Lawrence County, PA
See attached United States Geological Survey (USGS) site map for the
project location.
The proposed project is for the stabilization of two sections of gas
pipeline right-of-way along the previously constructed 130600/130700
Pipeline project. One temporary stream crossing and one temporary
wetland crossing via timber mats will be required to access the areas in
need of stabilization.
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RESOLUTION R-2020-
WHEREAS, effective June 2, 2020 a Public Director position on the Conservation District Board of Directors has been resigned; and
WHEREAS, letters of nominations dated July 2, 2020 were distributed to various organizations approved by the State Conservation Commission for nominations; and
WHEREAS, nominations were received; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that the following is hereby appointed as a Public Director, to the Conservation Board of Directors for a four-year term to expire on December 31, 2023.
I. Bruce Badger, 748 Gashouse Road, Wampum, PA 16157 (Wayne Township)
APPROVED this 11th day of August 2020
Vote: YEAS NAYS
CERTIFIED this 11th day of August 2020
Joseph Venasco, Interim County Administrator
RESOLUTION R-2020-
WHEREAS, Lawrence County purchased property for the use of the Honorable
Jennifer L. Nicholson, Judge of Magisterial District Court 53-3-02; and
WHEREAS, said property is located at 4834 State Route 18 New Castle, PA
16102 and bears the parcel identification number 26 187105; and
WHEREAS, said property has been assessed for property taxes for the years of
2017 and 2018 which remain unpaid; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lawrence desires to exonerate the alleged county
taxes, interest and penalty claimed to be owed by the county to the county,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Lawrence County Commissioners that the Lawrence County Commissioners exonerate all county property taxes, penalties, interest, and costs assessed on the property identified with parcel number 26187105 for years 2017 and 2018.
APPROVED this 11 th day of August 2020
__ YEAS NAYS --
Certified this 11th day of August 2020
Joseph Venasco, Interim County Administrator
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RESOLUTION R-2020-
WHEREAS, budgets cannot always anticipate every extraordinary, ordinary, or contingency situation which arises throughout the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Section 1784 of the County code permits the Commissioners by resolution to authorize budget transfers from any encumbered balance; and
WHEREAS, the need to provide additional appropriations to certain accounts now exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS, that:
1. Authorization is hereby given to the appropriate administrative officials totransfer a total of $100,000.00 described in detail on the attachment(s)designated as T-2020-007.
APPROVED this 11th day of August 2020
Vote: Yeas_ Nays_
Certified this 11th day of August 2020
Joseph Venasco, Interim County Administrator
RESOLUTION R-2020-
WHEREAS, funding is available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Victim/Witness program; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence County is currently receiving funding for its Victim/Witness Program from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue such funding, Lawrence County must submit an application for the year January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
NOW, THEREF'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that authorization is hereby given to execute and submit the attached application, designated as R-2020-__ to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the year January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 in the amount of $135,000.00 and all necessary documents.
APPROVED this 11th day of 2020
VOTE: Yeas__ Nays __
CERTIFIED this 11th day of2020
Joseph Venasco, Interim County Administrator