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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 12 - 3-18-1976 - COMMISSIONER80 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 12 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 18, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Paluso and Morgan. Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady, County Solicitor Diamond, Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters, Mr. John Cadez from Engelhardt -Power and Associates, and Dave Budinger of the Observer -Reporter. Chairman stated for the record that the three Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and the County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 11, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 11 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. # 452873 dated 3 / 2 / 76 for State Council of Civil Defense - Personnel and Administrative Reimbursement - $771.83 (2) First National Bank - 30 day investment - C.D. #9967 @ 4 7 / 8% Interest - ck. # 084956 dated 3 / 10 / 76 and ck. # 49922 dated 3/10/76 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Principle $875, 000.00 Interest $ 3,505.99 TOTAL $878, 505. 99 (3) Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. # 775074 dated 3 / 15 / 76 Weekend Investment - Interest @ 4% - General Fund Principle $300, 000. 00 Interest $ 100.00 TOTAL $300, 100.00 (4) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. # 21-706103 dated 3 / 11 /76 for Indo-Chinese Refugees Maintenance $403. 00 C lothing 80.00 Miscellaneous 40.00 Adm. Costs 26.15 TOTAL $549. 15 (5) Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #53-704529 dated 3/5/76 State Council of Civil Defense - Personnel and Adminis- trative Reimbursement - $3, 270. 02 Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consid- eration and approval: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 (1) McDonald Associates - engineering services rendered for correlating all changes on the rights of way with Leonard Lucas in re: Chartiers Creek - $914.72 Remarks: Mr. Morgan asked if this was the bill that he had previously submitted which the Commissioners asked for a breakdown on. Chief Clerk stated that they have submitted the breakdowns as to the time and the people involved. (2) Brownsville Publishing Corporation - subscription $35. 00 (3) William C. Porter - in re: to his services for Mingo Creek, Cross Creek and Harmon Creek - $105.00 (4) Hafer Plumbing Company - payment on air-conditioning that was installed at Planning Commission - $607.80 (5) George Anthou - title searches for Tax Claim Bureau $500.00 (6) Anthony L. Colaizzo Agency - billing for bonds that were secured at beginning of year - $114.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the foregoing bills be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated March 9, 1976, addressed to Mr. Morgan, from J. Phil Doud, Director of the Bureau of County Audits of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Said letter stated that a representative of the Department of the Auditor General will appear on March 15, 1976, to audit the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Account. Chief Clerk stated that the representative arrived on Monday and is proceeding with the audit. In regard to the Extended Care Facility, Chief Clerk stated that the architects are forwarding for disposition and approval Change Order No. P-2, from Sherry & O'Leary, Inc., reflecting the increase of $1,000.00 on said project. Chief Clerk stated that this is to provide all labor and materials to install a 11" water line to the dishwasher instead of a 3 /4" which was originally required. Said change is necessary to accommodate the increase line requirements of the dishwasher manufacturer, at a cost of $1, 000. 00. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that he checked this with the contractor and the architect. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the Change Order as requested. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 82 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 notification dated March 8, 1976, from the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. Chief Clerk stated that some time ago the Board was advised that they were going to conduct a feasibility study for the St. Lawrence Seaway in the Great Lakes Area. Chief Clerk stated that this letter is to inform the Board that the public hearings were held as indicated on February 18 - 23, 1976. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated March 9, 1976, from Miss Louise Abel, Public Welfare Administrator III, Child Welfare Services. Said letter advised that Elizabeth Cowden, Caseworker, will be resolving a salary increase effective March 1, 1976. Mrs. Cowden is to be granted an increment from an annual salary of $12, 108. 00 to an annual salary of $12, 713. 40; said increment based on her Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County Commissioners. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a second letter dated March 9, 1976, from Miss Louise Abel which advised that John Patrick,- Caseworker for Child Welfare Services will be receiving a salary increase effective March 1, 1976. Mr. Patrick is to be granted an increment from an annual salary of $11, 032.00 to an annual salary of $11, 540. 00; this increment based on his Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County Commissioners. (Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk read a letter dated March 11, 1976, addressed to the County Commissioners from Chief Assessor Richard Gubanish in regard to conditions of the Court Square Arcade Building. Said letter stated that overt he past two years they have experienced inadequate heating in excess of twenty heat failures along with numerous air conditioning problems. Said letter stated that many times the total work force was at a complete standstill due to extreme cold conditions; the last two times were on March 8 and 9, 1976. Mr. Gubanish stated that they telephoned Stanton Systems at 9:00 a.m. and received attention hours later. Mr. Gubanish further stated that he finds it questionable whether these conditions and loss of money due to work stoppage should be continued. He also stated that the cleaning of the building has been unsatisfactory with wind and water coming through the windows, floors which are far from being level, carpets which are cleaned only after continuous requesting, and in extreme cold weather the front door becomes unworkable. Said letter also stated that Mr. Frank Carroll has been called numerous times and they have received letters where he has contacted Stanton Systems on the above problems, however it seems to be an impossibility to repair the heating system. Mr. Gubanish stated that his main concern is that it is costing the taxpayers a large amount of money due to unworkable conditions, and also resulting in an abnormal amount of colds which creates sick time for his employees. MINUTE BOOK 83 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS1�t�1 EF�S WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA a_ -Xco m L. Morgan MICHAEL R. FLY N,J*WV&XMK EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C Remarks: Chairman recommended that copies of this letter be given to Solicitor Diamond to review the County's position as far as the lease is concerned, and to Mr. Bevec to see what he can do to alleviate the problems. Mr. Flynn requested a copy of the letter and stated that it would seem to him that this would be an administrative problem. Mr. Morgan stated that they have been repeatedly notified of these conditions. Mr. Flynn stated that it seems to him that there is a witch hunt going on here insofar as some of the lease; are concerned. He stated that the record will shoal that the recommendation of the leasing of the building was done by a very prominent and qualified realtor in this County. The space was needed for the Law Librar3 and this was the most convenient and most reasonable spot. Mr. Morgan stated that the problem seems to be that the landlord is not doing his share of the lease, and this is an item for public discussion because there has been repeated contacts to try to relieve this situation. Mr. Flynn stated that Mr. Gubanish had never submitted letters to the previous Board of Commissioners. Chief Clerk read a letter dated March 10, 1976, addressed to Chairman Morgan from Attorney William C. Porter. Said letter confirmed the understanding that has been reached that he is being relieved of 'his duties as counsel for the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation and also of the mark that he has been doing in connection with the flood control program in the Harmon Creek area. These assign- ments are being taken over by Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. , and Mr. Ceisler and Mr. Porter have arranged that the turnover will take place at his office at 11:00 a.m. , Saturday, March 13, 1976. Mr. Porter also stated that he will continue to serve as solicitor for the Washington County Planning Commission. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Attorney Robert L. Ceisler be appointed as the Solicitor for the Department of Parks and Recreation and also for the flood control projects except for Chartiers Creek. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes' Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Diamond presented the following three (3) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval and recommended that they be approved. Mr. Diamond noted that one of the tax refunds was not signed by the County Treasurer. 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 over -payment of real estate or personal property taxes: (1) Donald D. Mungello (1975 County Tax) 71 River Haven Park Punta Gorda, Fla. 33950 District: Smith --Deed Book Reference: 1059-0310 District Number: 570--Section Number: 6--Parcel Number: 627 Amount: $2.70 (2) Albert L. Royak, Jr. (1975 County Tax) 1539 Oneida Street Clairton, PA 15025 District: Centerville 6th Ward -Deed Book Reference: 1357-0026 District Number: 150--Secton Number: 63--Parcel Number: 3 Amount: $12.99 5 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE�ZS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Ma colm L. Morgan MICHAEL R. FLYNN. Ii YC} }FfKXiXEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (3) Archie R. & Leona Prutzman (1975 County Tax) R. D. # 2, Box 6A West Alexander, PA 15376 District: Chartiers--Deed Book Reference: 1263-0349 District Number: 170--Section Number: 16--Parcel Number: 699 Amount: $35.47 Roll calk vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn recommended to the Board that as soon as possible they go on record appointing an engineer to do the work at Cross Creek Park on the roads. Mr. Paluso stated that he talked with Mr. Sember Tuesday and asked for a written request and run-down on everything that the Board needs to go ahead with this matter. Mr. Flynn stated that Engelhardt -Power and Associates did the preliminary work and they would know exactly what we would have to have. (Meeting recessed until 11:00 for the opening of bids for Flags and Markers.) 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF FLAGS AND MARKERS FOR VETERANS' GRAVES TO THE VETERANS OFFICE (Deputy Controller Daniels entered the meeting.) Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bid: 1. Frank H. Detwiler and Sons, Inc. Box 45 Kimberton, PA 19442 Amount of Bid: $3, 365.40 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the bid accompanied the bid. Deputy Controller Daniels stated that this bid was for markers only. No bids were received for flags. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board award the bid for markers to Frank H. Detwiler and Sons, Inc., for the amount set forth in their bid. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Mo rgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. R ern arks: Mr. Paluso stated that the flags and markers have been previously bid. Mr. Flynn recommended that the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed to contact other companies for the necessary flags by whatever quantity possible. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Purchasing Office be instructed to obtain these flags immediately in such quantity that is available in order to make up the amount needed. MINUTE BOOK 85 BOARD -OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA S 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. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: Ma�rrh 18 , 1976 ATTEST: 11 E 1 CHIEF CLERK // sh