HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 31 - 7-29-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 231
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS j� WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MOR& NYv FAQ k,&f J@J DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 31
Office of County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 29, 1976
The Board of County Commissoners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore, Paluso and Morgan.
Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady, Solicitor Diamond; John Cadez, Engelhardt
& Power; John R. Duskey, 1976 General Chairman for Pony League World Series
Baseball, Rich Nardine, Daily Notes and Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter.
Chairman noted forthe record that the three Commissioners, the Chief
Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 30, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 30
be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Commissioner Gilmore requested that the Chief Clerk read the follow-
ing Resolution regarding Pony League Baseball.
WHEREAS, Pony League Baseball has been an important
and valuable program for the youth of Washington County for
25 years; and
WHEREAS, Washington, Pennsylvania, is the home of
Pony League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Washington County
believe the Pony League Baseball Program, particularly in
the City of Washington, the Home of the World Series, has
been a credit to the citizens and youth of Washington County
and it is the desire of the Commissioners that the program
continue and expand;
NOW, THEREFORE, we the Commissioners of Washington
County do hereby proclaim August 18 thru August 26, 1976,
Pony League Baseball week in the County of Washington.
Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore: Mr. Duskey, who is the Chairman of the World Series this year is
here today, and he reminded me that it is not just Washington, Pa. There is
currently a host division tournament that is just starting out to determine who
is the host team and that is from Washington County. There are teams from
Charleroi, Monongahela and so forth that are competing in that. If my memory
serves me correctly, Monongahela was at one time a Pony League World Champion
and Washington on two occasions has been a world champion, so this is something
that the whole County has benefited from and has been active in for 25 years.
I think that probably it has gone largely unnoticed. It has not been pushed.
Everyone knows of Williamsport and Little League Baseball, but right here in
River City, we have the home of Pony League Baseball, and you go to Pittsburgh
and they have never heard of it. I think it is time we pushed this kind of
thing. It is good for the County, and certainly good for the young people. It
is a program that I have participated in and many other people I know. We are
here to proclaim the week of the World Series in Pony League Baseball week in
the County and hope that everyone goes out and sees a ball game.
Mr. Duskey: On behalf of the Pony League World Series Committee and all the
people involved in this volunteer organization, I want to thank you for this
recognition.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGANXXXQ MRXKXWK EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing
Resolution be adopted by the Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Chairman noted that Mr. Gilmore had attended a meeting yesterday in
Harrisburg regarding Post Card Registration and asked if he had any comments to
make. Mr. Gilmore stated that he thought that this type of registration was
going to be a valuable tool in getting people to register to vote. Mr. Gilmore
explained that basically this is a system where a person can fill in the
appropriate form and mail it in to our Voter Registration Office, and in turn
they will receive a stub in the mail that it has been processed, and eventually
they will receive their card registering them to vote. Mr. Gilmore displayed
a sample of one of the forms which -are to be supplied by the Bureau of Elections,
Department of State, Commonwealth of Pa. He stated that a shipment of 20,000
forms is expected in the mail from Harrisburg at any time, and that eventually
we will get a total of 60,000 forms. He further stated that the registration
goes into effect next Monday, and we will have to be in the position to process
these forms by mail. He also stated that in addition to the County receiving
these forms, the Chairman of both political parties in the County, the League
of Women Voters and the AFL-CIO Political Action Committee will also receive a
a supply. Mr. Gilmore stated that other groups or organizations wishing to
get these forms for distribution can obtain them from the County or from the
County Chairman. Mr. Gilmore added that these forms must be filled out properly
and completely, and if not the Act (House Bill 1957) requires rejection. He
strongly pointed out that these forms must be mailed in because of the pre -paid
postage. Mr. Gilmore also stated that he thought this to be a reasonably good
system, and it is anticipated that Washington County should be able to register
15,000 people.
Correspondence:
checks:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following
1. Pittsburgh National Bank - 13-day investment @ 4 3/40
ck. #854215 dated 7/22/76
Principle $1,000,000.00
Interest $ 1,715.28
Pittsburgh National Bank - 7-day investment @ 4 3/4%
ck. #854216 dated 7/22/76
Principle $2,000,000.00
Interest $ 1,847.22
TOTAL $3,003,562.50
2. First National Bank - 32-day investment @ 5 3/8%
C.D. 10556 - cks. #093529 and 57699 dated 7/26/76
Liquid Fuels Tax Fund
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, NQXX&tXI4X5QX= EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Principle $350,000.00
Interest $ 1,649.32
TOTAL $351,649.32
3. First National Bank - 32-day investment @ 5 3/8%
C.D. 10557 - cks. #093530 and #57697 dated 7/26/76
Liquid Fuels Tax Fund
Principle $100,000.00
Interest $ 471.23
TOTAL $100,471.23
4. First National Bank - 32-day investment @ 5 3/8%
C.D. 10557 - cks. #093528 and #57698 dated 7/26/76
Parks and Recreation Fund
Principle $325,000.00
Interest $ 1,531.51
TOTAL 5326,531.51
5. Commercial Bank & Trust Co. - ck. #078947 dated 7/26/76
32-day investment @ 51-2% - C.C. 1990 - Cross Creek Park
Fund 1974
Principle $600,000.00
Interest $ 2,893.15
TOTAL $602,893.15
6. Mellon Bank - 32-day investment @ 5 3/8% - ck. #24294710
dated 7/26/76 - Harmon Creek Flood Control 1974
Principle $50,000.00
Interest $ 222.22
TOTAL $50,222.22
7. Mellon Bank - 32-day investment @ 5 3/8% - ck. #24294732
dated 7/26/76 - Wash. Co. General Fund Capital Account 1974
Principle $150,000.00
Interest $ 712.67
TOTAL $150,712.67
8. Gallatin National Bank - 32-day investment @ 5�%
ck. #1646 dated 7/26/76 - Wash. Co. Appraisal Fund
Principle $1,000,000.00
Interest $ 4,821.92
TOTAL $1,004,821.92
9. Pittsburgh Regional Planning Association - ck. #31224
dated 7/21/76 for third quarter payment - SPRPC/HUD
Proj. No. CPA-PA-03-28-1026 - Period 3/l/76 thru 5/31/76
Wash. Co. Planning Commission - $5,647. 33
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
1. Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - $4,892.79
2. McMahon and Kenneth - $7,923.00
3. S.E.I.U. Local 585 - $397.50 - (50% share by County)
(50% share by S.E.I.U.)
4. Felice Associates, Inc. - $2,158.20
5. Cooperative Extension - $5,000.00
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing
bills be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission regarding an Application of Airsignal International
of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Inc., (a Delaware corporation) for approval of the
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MALCOLM L. MORGGAN, " riplWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
right to begin to offer, render, furnish or supply two-way radio -telephone
common carrier service to the public in portions of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler,
Washington and Westmoreland counties. Said notice advised that the Commission
has set September 28, 29 and 30, 1976 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 1211-1212, State
Office Bldg, 300 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh as the time and place for hearing
on this matter.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated July 22, 1976
from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, which enclosed
the minutes of the Washington County Rural Transportation Advisory Committee
meeting held on June 18, and also included a copy of the handouts distributed
at the meeting. Mr. Morgan stated that this meeting was held to explore the
possibilities of reactivating the rural transportation program.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated July 22, 1976 from
the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service regarding
Kings Creek Watershed Project. Mr. Brady summarized this matter by explaining
that the delegation from Hanover Township is mainly opposed to Dam 2, and they
have dicussed other alternatives and have gone to Representative Brunner, who
in turn has gone to the Department of Agrigulture requesting that another public
meeting be held to allow the residents of Hanover Township to present their
reasons for opposing the Kings Creek Watershed Project. Mr. Brady stated
that the information from the Department of Agriculture is that the information
about other alternatives is not presently available, and therefore, could not
be discussed at a public meeting, but if the sponsors and Board of Commissioners
wish they would be happy to arrange a meeting to listen to any opposing views.
Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore: There was a meeting previously held in April and -they went over
these various objections at that time. If the people out there want a meeting
I am sure we could set one up. I just don't know if they have explored any
alternatives to this point. They can give them no other further information thar,
what they gave them in April, but we can certainly have another meeting. I am
interested in finding out what their objections are. We had some correspondence
from the Township officials in regard to the potential cost to Hanover. As it
stands now, no community in Pennsylvania is going to be participating in any
dollar amounts. We are only technically sponsors because the actual construction.
site is in our County, and the same way with Hanover Township. We have to be
sponsors in order for the project to go ahead because it--is-physically located
here, but the benefits to be derived are in West Virginia and Ohio. They were
going to spend their money and it wasn't really any cost to us. If there is
some beyond the money angle, if there is some objection to the location or other
nature, I am not aware of it. So on that basis, I think there should be a
meeting to find out what those objections are.
Mr. Morgan: Could I ask you to check with the local officials in Hanover and
see what they want done for their people out there.
Chief Clerk_presented to the Board -for _their, ,consideration and approval,
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resolutions authorizing facsimile signatures for investments and checks drawn
on Keystone, Gallatin and Mellon banks.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve
the resolutions as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 27, 1976 from Carl R. Rotz,
Business Manager, Washington and Jefferson College, requesting permission to
use the Arden Downs field within the trotting circle for fielding a soccer team
this fall to participate in intercollegiate competition. Said letter stated
that they have insufficient playing surface for team practice and they are trying
to locate an off -campus field suitable for this purpose. Said letter stated the
field would be needed from 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from
approximately September 1 to November 1, and that this practice would be under
the supervision of their coach, and the College liability coverage would extend
for such use. They also stated that they would consider paying a nominal rental
should this be required.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso: I had a call from the College, and they are going to field the
soccer team for the first time, but as they explained they do not have a suitable
field. There is a soccer field layed out in the interior circle of the track at
Arden Downs, and I would recommend that we forward this request to the Fair
Board who is presently leasing the property involved, and ask them if at all
possible to grant this request to W & J.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board recom-
mend approval to the Fair Board for the request made by Washington and Jefferson
College as per above; and that the field shall be available at no charge and
that the College shall be responsible for the maintenance of the field.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated July 14, 1976 from
Child Welfare Services, advising that Jeffrey L. Dykstra, Caseworker, will be
receiving a salary increase effective July 5, 1976, from an annual salary of
$10,523.00 to $11,032.00.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 20, 1976 from the Washington
County Bicentennial Commission regarding the creation of a cemetary locator file
listing burial places in Washington County, with particular attention to those
of Revolutionary War Soldiers. Said letter stated that these references are a
unique and va uable soi'rce for historical research, and as far as is known,
there are no uplicates stored elsewhere. Letter stated that as a safeguard
against fire and other possible loss, it has been suggested that these records
be photocopied and loaned to Citizens Library as part of the Bicentennial
Cemetary Locator Project.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso: I think this is a reasonable and good idea. We should instruct
Mr. Obitko and any other department concerned to xerox copies of all this
information and foward it directly to the library rather than to Mr. Chattaway.
Mr. Morgan: Mr. Brady, would you get in touch with Mr. Chattaway informing him
that we approve of his suggestion, and get in contact with Mr. Obitko to have
him xerox the necessary information.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration two (2)
On the Job Contracts between the Office of Employment and Training and Hearex
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Malcjj%L"rX�a avid . EDWARD AIRTNFF ALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Corporation, McMurray, Pa., for Edward E. Kelley and Richard Keppler as Audio-
metric Technicians.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the foregoing two
OJT Contractsbe approved by the Board.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond presented the following tax refunds to the Board for
their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplica-
tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Olan Harris
R. D. 1
Coal Center, Pa.
Amount: $11.25
15423
(Personal Property)
2. Loyal V. Paul
Box 34
Fort Bridger, Wyoming 82933
Amount: $69.29 (Personal Property)
3. Ruth Woods Lewis
422 E. Beau St.
Washington, Pa. 15301
Amount: $45.31 (Personal Property)
(1975 County Tax)
(1975 County Tax)
(1976 County Tax)
4. Pete Spotti (1976 County Taxi)
507 S. Main St.
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Burgettstown
District No: 070 - Section No: 016-00 - Parcel No: 02-0004-00
Amount: $22.78
5. Myrtle Main (1975 County Tax)
R. D. 5, Box 412
Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Buffalo
District No. Section No. Parcel No. 060-014-00-
00-0038-00
Amount: $9.40
6. N. A. & D.J. Nardine (1976 County Tax)
230 Arlington Dr.
Canonsburg, Pa. 15317
District: Canonsburg lst Ward Annex
District No. 095 - Section No. 001-07-02 - Parcel No. 0025-00
Amount: $5.43
7. Laverne & Caroline Lattimore (1976 County Tax)
1 Mark Avenue
Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Canton
District No. 120 - Section No. 008-09 - Parcel No. 99-00115-03
Amount: $8.56
8. Enzo & Elisa Tristani (1976 County Tax)
233 Beech St.
Muse, Pa. 15350
District: Cecil
District No. 140 - Section No. 009-02 - Parcel No. 08-0041-1
Amount: $7.31
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS p�(��+WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN y",kj. 41-EQVPD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
9. Harry & Inez Young (1976 County Tax)
588 Taylor Dr.
McMurray, Pa. 15317
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No: 005-00-00 - Parcel No: 0030-04
Amount: $12.54
10. Dan Pettit (1976 County Tax)
R. D. 1, Lot 66
Prosperity, Pa. 15329
District: _South Franklin
District No: 590 - Section No: 006- Parcel No: 09-99-0011-06
Amount: $3.97
11. Geo. G. & Mary R. Rostosky (1976 County Tax)
c/o Federal Savings & Loan
532 Lincoln Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15202
District: Union
District No: 640 - Section No: 011 - Parcel No: 0078
Amount: $9.40
12. Irene ivi. Klotz (1976 County Tax)
824 W. Pike. St.
Houston, Pa. 15342
Amount: $8.49 (Personal Property)
13. Raymond & Dorothy Myers (1976 County Tax)
R. D. 3
Claysville, Pa. 15323
District: East Finley
District No: 270 - Section No: 012 - Parcel No: 0008-00
Amount: $272.54
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Diamond referred to the bids which were opened last week for
demolition of a two story frame house - garage in South Strabane Township, and
stated that he had reviewed the bids and recommended that the bid be awarded
to Tri State Salvage Co., Inc., which was the lowest bid received and had met
all specifications.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, awarding the contract
for demolition of a two story frame house -garage in South Strabane Township to
Tri State Salvage Co., Inc., Box 94, Canonsburg, Pa., for the amount set forth
in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the aids received for printing of the Washington County
Home Rule Charter, Mr. Diamond stated that he had reviewed these bids and
recommended that the bid be awarded to McPeake Printing Company of Canonsburg.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract
for the printing of the Washington County Home Rule Charter to McPeake Printing
Company, Box 51 - 441 Ridge Ave., Canonsburg, Pa., for the amount set forth in
their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David L. Gilmore
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. :Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning the bids received for furnishing of signs and posts
for County bridges, Mr. Diamond stated that he had reviewed the bids and
recommended that the bid be awarded to D. W. Miller, Inc. Mr. Diamond stated
that they had sent in two bids, one for No. 2 posts at $1,259.00 and one for
No. 3 posts at $1,374.00, both of which are approved by Penn Dot. Mr. Diamond
stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Nicksick of the County Bridge
Department, who indicated that it would be satisfactory to-y,�°1fH, ------
of these two bids. `
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Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awpig
for furnishing of signs and posts for County bridges to D. 1. 14Uk -413 tike
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Inc., P.O. Box 574, Huntington, Pa., -for the amount set ford .iy the.'. bid; *:.his '
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being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with spe..ft*�,-
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan Yes'.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
J9, 1976
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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