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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 10 - 3-4-1976 - COMMISSIONER60 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS ute No. 10 Office of County Commissioners Washington, PA4, March 4, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan. jMr. Flynn entered meeting later.) Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Diamond; John Drake of the Washington Area Senior Citizens Center; June Spangler and Charlotte Iams of The League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson of The Observer Reporter; Earl Bugaile of WKEG; and Phil Angelo of The Daily Notes. Chairman stated for the record that Mr. Paluso and he, Chief Clerk Brady and Solicitor Diamond were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 9, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 9 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Keery McAmbley was not in -attendance to present the first order of business, and then proceeded to inform the Board of a Proclamation proclaiming March 7 -13, 1976, as Girl Scout Week in honor of their sixty-four years of service to our country and our communities. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks 1. Treasurer of the U.S. - Manpower Planning Account Ck. #82,575,558 dated 2/27/76 - $95,000.00 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - Investment from 1/26/76 to 3/l/76 - ck. #774918 dated 3/1/76 - C.D. #1366 General Fund Principle $750,000.00 Interest $ 3,463.54 TOTAL 753,463.54 3. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Investment at 4% Interest - General Fund Principle $440,000.00 Interest $ 146.67 TOTAL 440,146.67 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #448234 dated 2/19/76 Act 333 - Quarter ending Sept. 30, 1975 78% Child Welfare $31,873.41 Acct. #6-B-13 22% Juvenile $ 8,989.94 Acct. #6-B-12 TOTAL 40,863.35 u F L MINUTE BOOK 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (Commissioner- Flynn entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - $11,934.43 2. McAnallen Brothers - $71,201.80 3. Sherry & O'Leary - $6,562.13 4. Limbach Company - $79,758.15 5. Baldwin Electric Co. - $28,694.08 6. Gateway Kitchens--$3,807.90 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bills for the new Extended Care Facility be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then presented the remaining bills for approval:! 7. Postage -Tax Cards - $12,500.00 8. Pompei Paving - :231530.00 9. Valley Independent - $55.00 10. Jetcraft, Inc. - $161..15 11. Pennsylvania Bulletin - $25.00 12. West Penn Power - Cross Creek relocations - $12,912.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the remaining bills be approved for payment with the exception of the bill from West Penn Power. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Keery McAmbley entered the meeting.) (Further discussion regarding the West Penn Power bill.) Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that this bill from West Penn Power covers the costs involved to clear the proposed lake area at the Cross Creek County Park of existing facilities. Mr. Brady stated that the charge could increase in the event that excessive right-of-waycosts are encountered for the proposed tie lines. Mr. Morgan: This is the first part of the Cross Creek Park project for the 14 dam. Mr. Flynn: The facilities have to be relocated for the dam site. This is what it amounts to. Mr. Morgan: The Chair recommends that we approve this bill tentatively tq get our count set up for this particular project, which has not come into existence yet, in order to get it off the ground. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the bill from West Penn Power in the amount of $12,912.00 be approved for payment. MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, 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 26, 1976 from C. Delores Tucker, Secretary of the Commonwealth, regarding the Sixth meeting of all County Election Officials for March 31st, April 1st and 2nd at Host Inn in Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Brady stated that the Board had previously approved the attendance of Jack Wagner, Director of Elections and the Chief Clerk at this meeting. Mr. Brady added that this letter also sent a special invitation to all County Commissioners to attend this meeting. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated February 22, 1976 from Bertha Poplava and directed to Mrs. Margaret Longsway of the Washington County Home for Aged Women. Mrs. Poplava stated in her letter that she was resigning from her position as Nurses Aid at the Home, due to health reasons. Chief Clerk read the following schedules from Cole Layer Trumble Company regarding data processing for the County: April 1 Tax lien sheets and tax return cards to be delivered to County. Personal Property Calculation Runs. April 15 Personal Property Tax Bills May 15 School Books, School Tax Bills, P/P Books Chairman stated that he had received a letter from Judge Gladden giving his resignation from the Washington -Greene County Drug and Alcohol Council due to other pressing business. Mr. Morgan stated that the Board should appoint a replacement and recommended Mr. Robert L. Ceisler be appointed to the Council for the unexpired term of Judge Gladden. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board appoint Mr. Robert Ceisler to the Washington -Greene County Drug and Alcohol Council as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read the following letter dated February 18, 1976 from the Emergency Medical Service Institute: Dear Commissioner Morgan: Currently designated to represent Washington County on the .Emergency Medical Service Institute (EMSI) Board of Directors (1975-1976)is Mr. F.D. Whalen, Chief Clerk and County Administrator to the Board of Commissioners, Washington County. Your reaffirmation of his appointment or a designation for a replacement of your choosing, before the EMSI Board Meeting of March 9, 1976, would be appropriate. Thank you for your continued cooperation. u L /s/ Roy L. Titchworth, M.D. President MINUTE BOOK 63 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the appointment of Richard P. Brady as a replacement on the EMSI Board of Directors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried -unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Brady stated that the other item for the same program is a notice for the meeting on March 9th to the new appointee. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request dated March 1, 1976 from Thomas W. Stapulis, Placement Supervisor and John R. Penderville, Juvenile Probation Officer, to attend The Individual Counseling Training Institute at Downingtown, Pa., on March 8 through March 12, 1976, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges Commission. Each gentleman requested �71 to cover expenses for the planned trip. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: These expenses are part of the grant for this department. Mr. Brady: That is correct, and Mr. Harrison has approved these requests. Paluso Moved by Mr./seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the requests as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso-Yes;-Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two (2) On -the -Job Contracts with the Automotive Services Council of Pennsylvania, for John R. Gereshenski and Kenneth E. Moller as Mechanics. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve and execute the two (2) On -the -Job Training Contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of two letters dated February 26, 1976 from Miss Louise Abel, Child Welfare Services, advising the Board that Elena Bell, Clerk -Typist I, will be receiving a salary increase effective February 2, 1976 from an annual salary of $6,963.00 to $7,296.00; and that Debra Harris, Clerk -Typist I, will be receiving a salary increase effective February 2, 1976 from an annual salary of $6,357.00 to $6,650.00. Both in ---- creases were based on their Performance Evaluation Report signed by the Commissioners. 64 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated March 1, 1976 from the Carto.0 Township Board of Supervisors. Said letter stated that they had been informed by Jack Wagner, Director of Elections, that their polling site in Precinct No. 5 was not acceptable. The Board stated that they have secured an alternate site located at the Irey Construction Company, and Mr. Frank Irey has consented to the use of his place of business. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum dated March 2, 1976 from William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission. Mr. Sember stated in his memorandum that The Annual NACo Legislative Conference will be held in Washington, D.C. on March 29,30,31, and that he has been the County's representative to this event for the past two year and currently serves on NACo's National Transportation Steering Committee, which also meets at the same time. Mr. Sember requested permission to attend these conferences. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the attendance of Mr. William Sember as per above. 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 26, 1976 from Wilma Clippinger, Probation Office, Cumberland County, Pa. Mr. Brady stated that this is a bill for $214.50 flue them on_Xharles E. Fletcher, who was serving his Washington County sentence at the time of his escape. Mr. Brady stated that we are liable for this bill which totals $214.50 - Court costs for $89.50 and a Court appointed counsel for $125.00. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve payment for the bill totaling $214.50 from Cumberland County as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated February 26, 1976 from the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, requesting permission to use the Mingo Creek County Park as one of the sites for their annual Covered Bridge Festival on September 18 & 19, 1976. 11 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the request as -,,per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I 1 Special Order of Business: Mr. Keery McAmbley, Executive Director of the Washington County Industrial Development Agency was on hand today to explain the details of the proposed project to be known as the Malden Industrial Park. Mt. McAmbley displayed a conceptual drawing made up by the Mid -Monongahela Industrial Development Agency (MIDA) of what the Malden Industrial Park in California will resemble in tsn-r.(10) years. He stated that this Park would be located on 132 Acres adjacent to the interchange of the Mon Valley Expressway. He also stated that the, -approximate cost of developing the site would be $1,268,000, and that MIDA has contracted with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for a loan of $761,000, or roughly 60 per cent of the overall cost. Mr. McAmbley stated that when the conception for this Park came about, approximately 2 or 3 years ago, it was identified to the County Commissioners at that time as one of the three Industrial Parks that they wanted to participate in in Washington County. He stated that once the loan of $761,000 is amortized, MIDA would begin to repay the County. Mr. McAmbley also stated that California Borough has agreed to donate $140,000 from its revenue sharing monies, and the California Area School District will contribute $80,000 for extension of the water line from the Senior High School to the Park. Also a sewer line would be extended from the park all the way to the borough. He stated that A fringe benefit of the Park development would be the opening up of a new residential develop- ment in the California area. He also stated that the County's financial input, which would represent half the cost of land purchase, would come from the industrial development revolving fund. Mr. McAmbley stated that this 132 acres of land is selling for about $3,000 an acre. He stated that our participation would be on the basis that when this Park is fully developed and the money is paid off on the PIDA loan, then they would return the money that we have invested. This is part of our overall land bank program to encourage communities in the County to develop industrial parks. Mr. McAmbley stated that what they are now proposing before the County Commissioners is that MIDA has secured the state loan of 60 per cent and is now in need of a letter of commitment stating that the County will come forth with approximately $200,000 to help them purchase the land for this Park. (Discussion was held.) Mr. Flynn: You said that they refund the money, once they pry off the MIDA L IdAh. What is this, a second mortgage, or what? Mr. McAmbley: The MIDA loan in this case, because it is a land acggisition and because they are putting up 60% of the cost, is in first place. They won't repay either the money that MIDA puts in or the money that we put in until after that has been repaid by the state. We are in a really second place mortgage position. MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Paluso: The idea of the revolving land bank fund is a long range propo- sition. When this money, if and when it is repaid, then that money will be used over again for the same purpose somewhere else. That is the purpose of the fund that was created two years ago. Mr. Diamond: I have prepared a resolution consistent with the requests made by Mr. McAmbley. Mr. Paluso then read the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that Washington County participate with the Middle Monongahela Industrial Development Association, Inc. (MIDA) in the purchase of the Malden Industrial Park site at California, Pennsylvania, with funds not to exceed $20,000,000 from the Washington Land Bank Program. This commitment to be subject to necessary court approval and conditioned upon a satisfactory disposition agreement between the County and MIDA. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board adopt the resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond stated that in connection with this resolution, Mr. McAmbley has asked that MIDA be advised of this resolution in the following letter: Gentlemen: In accordance with a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners adopted today, March 4, 1976, you are hereby advised that Washington County will participate jointly with MIDA in the purchase of the Malden property at California, Pa., for the purpose of the development of an industrial park. The commitment of the County is for a maximum sum of $200,000.00, is subject to court approval, and is conditioned upon a mutually satisfactory disposition agreement between the County and MIDA. /s/ Gustave Diamond Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize the Solicitor to forward the above letter to MIDA. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: , Solicitor Diamond presented the following six (6) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either dupli- cation or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Marsha T. & Stanley Muscara 1975 County Tax c/o First Federal Savings & Loan 77 S. Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Smith - Deed Book Reference: 1361-0664 District Number: 570 - Section No: 032 - Parcel No: 0004 Amount: $12.27 MINUTE BOOK 47 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E 0 2. Falconi Enterprises 1965 thru 1975 County Taxes 910 Henderson Ave. Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Donora Borough - Deed Book Reference: 1204-0375 District Number: 24.5 - Section No: 46 - Parcel No: 61-1 Amount: $53.00 3. Luke J. Pasco 1975 County Tax R. D. 6 Washington, Pa. 15301 District: South Franklin - Deed Book Reference: 0293-0727 District No: 590 - Section No: 3-'- - Parcel No.: 3 Amount: $75.88 4. Theodore R. Dryer 1974 County Tax Box 167 Van Voorhis, Pa. 15366 District: Fallowfield - Deed Book Reference: 1223-0251 District No: 320 - Section No: 005 - Parcel No: 0012 Amount: $13.79 5. Rental Realty Company 1975 County Tax 149 West Pike St. Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward - Deed Book Reference: District No: 100 - Section No: 014 - Parcel No: 02-0030 Amount: $67.26 6. Harold D. & Jane E. Keyser Box 23 Venetia, Pa. 15367 District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: 1361-0599 District No: 540 - Section No: 4 - Parcel No: 214 Amount: $1.63 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond informed the Board that Richard Gubanish, Chief Assessor, has requested that the Board of Commissioners approve the payment of certain taxes by certain taxpayers at face value. Mr. Diamond stated that if this approval is not forthcoming, these taxpayers would be assessed at a 10 percent penalty. Mr. Diamond also stated that Mr. Gubanish has indicated that this request is being made because in each instance, with some minor variations, there was an exceptional lack of notice to these taxpayers in time for them to take advantage of not only the discount, but the face payment provisions. Mr. Diamond added that Mr. Gubanish feels that this relief should be granted to these taxpayers. Mr. Diamond stated that there were thirty- seven taxpayers involved at a total amount of $410.00, and he recommended that the Board approve this payment of taxes at fact value. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the payment of taxes at face value for thirty-seven taxpayers asorecommended by the Solicitor as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond informed the Board of a request dated February 26, 1976 from Anthony Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services, to approve the 4? MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS employment of Cindy Petras as ceramics instructor for the Burgettstown Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Luppino enclosed an agreement with his request, which stated that Ms. Petra's employment would begin upon approval and not exceeding December 1976 at a salary of $42.00 per month. Mr. Luppino also stated that the money for this instructor has already been budgeted and in their Senior Citizens proposal under Account #312. Mr. Luppino also added that these are Federal dollars and the County will not be obligated for payment. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve and execute the agreement presented by Solicitor Diamond for the services of Cindy Petras as ceramics instructor as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond stated that he would be unable to attend next week's meeting and, ,therefore, presented to the Board a lease for Magistrate Lesniakowski's office. Mr. Diamond stated that Magistrate Lesniarkowski has requested that the Board of Commissioners lease a new and different space for next six (6) year term. Mr. Diamond further stated that he has been presented with a proposal between Mario L. DeAngelo, Julia Ann DeAngelo and the County for the leasing of certain land within the geographical areas specified by the court. Mr. Diamond stated that he was in the process of preparing the actual lease and asked that the Board authorize the preparation and execution before next week's meeting. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board authorize the Solicitor to prepare the lease for Magistrate's Lesniakowski's office for execution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried. Chairman Morgan stated that he has had the opportunity to review some of the contracts negotiated by the County in past years, and that as a taxpayer he found one in particular with the McKenzie Electric Service to be totally unsatisfactory. Mr. Morgan stated that he has reviewed the scope of the work involved and that for the County to be paying $325.00 a month is unreason- able. Mr. Morgan requested that the Solicitor review this contract to see about the possibilities of cancelling it as soon as possible. 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS: (Controller Mascara entered the meeting.) Controller Mascara informed the Board that they had received no bids for the flags and markers for Veteran's graves. r n L MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN,'MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 i Chairman Morgan recommended that the Chief Clerk contact the Veteran's Bureau and request that they readvertise for the flags and markers. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: