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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 8 - 2-19-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 41 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 8 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 19, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan, (Mr. Flynn entered the meeting later. ) Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power Assoc.; Bard Judy, Soil Conservation; Solicitor Diamond; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson, of the Observer Reporter; Clay Graham, Land Acquisition; Steve Wiencek, Redevelopment Authority; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; John Drake, Senior Citizens; Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes; Earl Bugaile of WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that Commissioner Paluso and Morgan, Chief Clerk Brady and Solicitor Diamond were in attendance. Approval of Minute No. 7 will be postponed due to the vast volume of the minutes from the meeting of Friday, February 13, 1976 , stated the Chairman. Special Order of Business: (Mr. Flynn entered the meeting) Chief Clerk introduced Roland Bourke'of the Redevelopment Authority to present his resolution for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Bourke: I am presenting to the Board of County Commissioners a resolution approving proposal for redevelopment of disposition parcel no. 9 ifi the Donora Southgate Urban Renewal Area, Penna. R-324, by Mon -Valley Professional Associates and the form of the redevelop- ment contract with said developer. This would be a two, story professional building covering 11, 000 sq, ft. The three partners are two physicians and a druggist and they claim to occupy 50% of the building and they will lease the balance of the building unfinished. This is a $450, 000 proposal where we are planning to sell them one acre of land. They are immed- iately planning a 7000 sq. ft. addition to the building. The site itself provides for 65 parking spaces, completely landscaped area around the building. Mr. Paluso - What` is the projected completion? Mr, Bourke - Probably they will be breaking ground in the next 60 to 90 days 'and figure 9 months to a year to complete it. So figure around next summer. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by'Mr. Flynn that the above resolution be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso ' - Yes; Mr. Moi gan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Cher k introduced Mr. Bard Judy of the Spil Conservation Service. M MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Judy- The Soil Conservation Service is ready to build another site on the Harmon Creek Site 486 which is right on the West Virginia line and we need to decide who is going to be the contracting office. The contracting office has the responsibility of preparing the bids, adver- tising the bids, awarding contracts, etc. The County has been the contracting office on two sites and we have been the contracting office on two sites. You may have it if you would like to or we may take it off of your hands. If we take it off of your hands we need a letter to that e effect. Moved by Mr. Flynn, seconded b y Mr. Paluso, that we authorize Mr. Bard Judy, of the Soil Conservation Service to be the contracting office. Roll call vote taken: C Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk Brady informed the `Board ` of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Services Ck. #32-1189714 - $6, 642. 20 - April 1975 Ck. #32-1189715 -$10, 539. 53 - May 1975 Total - $24, 098. 54 Ck. #32-1189716- $6, 916. 81 - June 1975 (2) Commonwealth of Pa.- Ck #43-1177994 dated Jan. 26, 1976 - Mingo Creek County Park - Project #42-00151 - $159, 468. 00 (3) Treasurer of the U. S. - Manpower Planning Program - Ck. $94, 845, 036 dated 5/13/75 - $7, 374. 30 (4) Treasurer of the U. S.-Man power Planning Program = Ck, #84, 403, 08 dated 4/15/75 - $248.02 (5) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Investment_@4% - Ck. #774806 dated 2/17/76 - General Fund Principle $450, 000. 00 Interest 200.00 TOTAL $450, 200. 00 (6) Treasurer of the U. S. - Ck. #82, 547, 413 dated 2/13/76 - Manpower Planning Program - $85, 000. 00 Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated January 22, 1976 from J. B. Wilson, P. E. District Engineer of the Department of Transportation of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which states that plans and bid documents for lighting of the new inter -county bridge over the Monongahela River (L. R. 1099, Section 2L) are currently being processed and it is now necessary to execute legal agreements between our two (2) agencies. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, to approve the above agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a supplemental notice from the Trustees of the Property of �i 1 1 X" MINUTE HOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Penn Central Transportation Company which states that Section 304 (a) has now been amended, and to comply with the amended law the Trustees hereby give notice that the termination of service of which you were previously notified will occur March 31, 1976 or on the date of the Conveyance provided for by Section 303 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, whichever date is later, instead of February 27, 1976. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request for Mr. Jack Wagner, Director of Bureau of Elections and himself to attend a conference to be held in Harrisburg on March 31st, April 1st, April 2nd. Chief Clerk stated that this is a seminar in regard to election procedures. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 9, 1976, from the Allegheny County Board of Commissioners which outlines their opposition to Senate Bill 852. Said letter states that as passed by the Senate, Bill 852 provided for reimbursement to counties of up to 90 per cent of the expenditures for Child Welfare which is the original form of the bill. Said letter stated that the Allegheny County Commissioners strenuously object to the revision whereby counties would be forced to pay for 50 per cent of the care for the children in institutions and urge the support of the Washington County Commissioners for the passage of Senate Bill 852 in its original form -- to reimburse counties for Child Welfare up to 90 per cent. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Jack B. Wagner, Director of Elections advising the Board that the day for casting lots to determine the position of names on the General Primary ballots will be held on Friday February 27, 1976 at 10:00 A. M. in the public meeting room in the Court House. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 9, 1976 from Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation concerning a request, along with a proposed agreement form,.from Consolidated Coal Company to drill one bore hole on County property in Mingo Creek County Park. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated February 9, 1976 from C. A. Williamson, Director of Civil Defense (Acting) informing the Board that the papers relating to Edward M. Paluso's 4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS appointment as Civil Defense Director for the County will be prepared and acted upon promptly. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Curtis Noll Corporation of Eastlake, Ohio , which states that the statement we received from them for $250. 42, was sent to us in error as it was addressed to Washington County in Iowa. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 17, 1976 from Miss Louise Abel, Public Welfare Administrator III, in which the proposed regulations for the stated recently passed Child Protective Services Law were enclosed. Said letter/that the Child Welfare Agency is the sole agency to receive Child Abuse reports and both the Law and Regulations impose a great deal of additional mandatory work m the agency. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 12, 1976 , from the Mercer County Commissioners stating that in 1973 the Mercer County Commissioners initiated legislation providing f or 100% reimbursement of county costs for care to Medicaid recipients by the Commonwealth and have got nothing. Said letter stated that reimbursement rates to private and non-profit nursing homes were increased to help offset their increased costs and starting July 1, 1976, these facilities will be reimbursed 100% of reasonable costs for Medicaid patients and this is not true of County facilities. Said letter stated they they are urging the Washington County Commissioners to write our legislators and the governor in strong support of full reimbursement now in this year's budget. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Washington County Commis- sioners support the position of the Mercer County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 16, 1976, from the Law Offices of Murphy and France, informing the Board that the bridge in Allenport Borough has become unsafe and dangerous and requesting that this be brought to the attention of the Bridge Department for immediate inspection to ascertain the present danger. Chairman informed the Board that he referred this problem about the bridge to Mr. William Sember for inspection to see what the problem is. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 10, 1976 from the Sullivan County Commissioners regarding a change in the rate of 20� per acre for State- owned land. Said letter states that it is House Bill No. 710 and calls for 30� per acre which we should try to get amended to 40� when it reaches the Floor for a vote. MINUTE BOOK R E� 1 11 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSY4VANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN. MICHAKL R, FLYNN. EDWARD M. Mt USO& Co"I&WONARB so�amas�m - Mr. Flynn stated that it was not necessary. for ,the Board to send a letter on this as he was attending meetings for the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners as a member of the Legislative Committee. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Joanne Chappell, Mon Valley District Chairman of the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania proclaiming March 7th through 13th as Girl Scout Week in the Mon Valley District and requesting one of the County Commissioners to represent Washington County at the Mon Valley Health Center on Thursday, February 26, 1976 at 4:30 P.M. Chairman appointed Mr. Paluso as the representative for the Washington County Commissioners. Chief Clerk read a letter dated February 12, 1976, from Emma Lee McMurtry, thanking the Washington County Commissioners and the people of Washington for helping a 94 year old woman find a new home when her gas line had broken on January 9th, 1976. Chairman stated that Mr. & Mrs. Miller who took this woman into their home while they were trying to locate a suitable home for her, are to be truly commended for this. e Chief Clerk read a letter dated February 12, 1976, from Consolidation Coal Company Eastern Region regarding Section 10 of the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966 and giving notice that Consolidation Coal Company is presently operating an underground bituminous coal mine known as Montour #4 Mine, in Washington County, Penna. Said letter stated that they expect mining operations to be in the vicinity of County property within six months and that they will leave sufficient coal to support only those surface structures entitled to support under Section 4 of the aforementioned act, specifically, dwellings erected prior to April 27, 1966. Chairman stated that the Chief Clerk should check with Mr. Black of the Consolida- tion Coal Company to see exactly where they are talking about doing this mining. Mr. Paluso stated that the news media should bring to the attention of the public, that when they arE� filling out their Federal Income Tax forms that there are three small blocks which ask you to designate what city, township or borough that you live. Mr. Paluso stated that the public should be sure that these are filled in properly to make sure that revenue sharing money is properly designated. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: (1) Charles & Jessie Mannon 960 Fayette Street Washington, PA. 15301 District: Buffalo District Number: 060 Amount: $54.69 (1975 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: Section Number: Parcel Number: 46 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY'`ICOMMISSION ERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EMWARa M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 13 (2) James R. & Dorothy Wasler c/0 F. F. S. & L. Assn. 77 S. Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 (1975 County Tax) District: Canton Deed Book Reference: 1366 - 0606 District Number: 120 Section Number: 11 Parcel Number: 2570 Amount: $11.73 (3) First Federal S. & Loan Assn. (1975 County Tax) for Basil Jr, & Ada Luciani P. O. Box 369 Monessen, Pa, 15062 District: Carroll Deed Book Reference: District Number: 130 Section Number: 101 Parcel Number v 0018 Amount: $14.25 (4) Theodore Gaidos 417 Jackson St. Monongahela, Pa. 15063 District: Carroll District Number: 130 Amount: $3.79 (5) George Pollack R. D. #2 Avella, Pa. 15312 District: Cross Creek District Number: 210 Amount: $6.14 (1975 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: Section Number: 5 Parcel Number: 33 (1974 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: Section Number: Parcel Number: (6) David A. & Cheryl L. Hulick (1975 County Tax Paid by Hancock Cc. R. D. #2 Fed. S. &L. of Chester, Chester, Burgettstown, Pa. W. Va. 26034) District: Smith Deed Book Reference: District Number: 570 Section Number: 18 Parcel Number: 31 Amount: $40.61 (7) Austin J . Murphy Box 51 Charleroi, Pa. 15022 District: Charleroi District Number: 160 (8) Cecelia Bairen Webber R. D. #1 Bulger, Pa. 15019 District: Smith District Number: 570 Amount: $21.94 Roll call vote taken: (1975 County Tax) Amount: $25.09 Deed Bobk Reference: 1571-0014 Section Number: 29-3 Parcel Number: 23 & 24 (1975 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: Section Number: Trailers Parcel Number: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned, THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: February 19 ATTEST: - CHIEF CLERK , 1976 1 R