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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 22 - 5-27-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 159 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS9NM,. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - MALCOLM L. MORGAN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C Minute No. 22 Office of County Commissioners Washington,.Pa., May 27, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore and Morgan. Also berg present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Diamond; William P. Sember, Planning Commission; Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority; Keery McAmbley,Industrial Development; Harry Hank, representing the Fair Board; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Earl Bugaile, WKEG; and Bob Robertson, Observer Reporter. Chairman noted for the record that two Commissioners, the Chief Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissi to Minute No. 21, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 21, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Paluso entered the meeting.) Special Order of Business: William P. Sember Mr. William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission was on hand today to present a status report on the Cross Creek Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Project. Mr. Sember displayed a map which outlined the different sites involved in this Project and gave a background report on each of these sites. Mr. Sember stated that this Project was the joint venture of the Washington County Board of Commissioners and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and will encompass 35,000 acres or 54.8 square miles of the Cross Creek Watershed. Mr. Sember also stated that four dams will be built to provide flood protection from a 100 year frequency storm and one dam will create a 228 acre recreation lake and store 54 million gallons of water for possible municipal use. He stated that the 228 acre lake will lay the groundwork for and form the nucleus of a 3,000 acre County park, but it should be understood that the planned recreation facility is a future endeavor that will not begin for at least four to five years. Mr. Sember further stated that this project has been in the planning stages for a number of years and the target date for bid letting on the dam that will eventually provide the recreation lake is October or November of 1976. Mr. Sember stated, however, that they are faced with the possibility that the project may not get started for several years if they are not prepared six weeks prior to October 1, 1976 160 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ��jj�� WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA DavMALCOLM L. MOR AN, xGi"irEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS in preparing bidding contracts, invitations to bid, etc. Therhfev Mr. Sember stated that by August 15th, Washington County must complete the following: 1. Obtain all land rights to each of the dam site areas including the two flood control structures in the Harmon Creek Watershed. 2. Have plans approved and contracts signed for utility removals or relocations on all of the sites. 3. Introduce and have legislation approved by the state legislature for certain road abandonments in the 228 acre lake area. Mr. Sember then elaborated further on each of the individual sites involved, Site 659, 660, 661 and 662, and in summary stated that the County must accomplist the following on each of the sites by August 15, 1976: Site 659 1. Complete engineering on road relocAtion. 2. Acquire land rights or easements on two properties. 3. Authorize utility relocation agreement with Bell Telephone. 4. Investigate options available for coal supports. c; +-o CAn 1. Complete engineering on road relocation. 2. Request West Penn Power to develop utility relocation plans. 3. Acquire land rights or easements on approximately five properties. 4. Investigate options available for coal supports. c; +.o CCI 1. Authorize utility relocation agreements with West Penn Penn Power and Bell Telephone Company. 2. Formulate and present to the state legislature a request to abandon three legislative routes. 3. Obtain resolutions from Cross Creek Township officials concerning the "dead ending" of one or two township roads. 4. Obtain two minor flood easements at the back of the water pool. 5. Meet with Consolidated Coal Company concerning the 200 acres of coal. Site 662 1. Complete engineering on road relocation. 2. Request West Penn Power Company to develop utility relocation plan if applicable. 3. Acquire land rights or easements on approximately 12 properties. 4. Investigate options available for coal supports. Mr. Sember stated that although this list is long, work has begun on most of the items mentioned and all parties concerned believe they have an excellent chance 1 1 of meeting the August 15, 1976 deadline. MINUTE BOOK 161 BOARD OF' COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN _1&WMMjL1=2EXM, EDwARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Pittsburgh National Bank - ck. #823386 dated 5/19/76 30 day investment @ 4 5/8% interest - 1974 Bond Issue Acct. Principle $485,000.00 Interest $ 1,869.27 TOTAL �4861869.27 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - 7-day investment @ 4% interest ck. #823416 dated 5/21/76 - General Fund Principle $500,000.00 1 Interest $ 388.89 TOTAL $500,388.89 3. First National Bank - 30-day investment @ 5%4interest ck. #08561 dated 5/24/76 and ck. #54289 dated 5/24/76 Parks and Recreation Fund Principle $175,000.00 Interest $ 767.12 TOTAL $175,767.12 4. First National Bank - 30-day investment @ 5% interest ck. #085682 dated 5/24/76 and ck. #54290 dated 5/24/76 Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Principle $200r000.Q0 Interest $ 876.71 TOTAL $200,876.71 5. First National Bank - 30-day investment @ 5% interest ck. #085683 dated 5/24/76 and ck. #54288 dated 5/24/76 Liquid Fuels Escrow Acct. Principle $100,000.00 Interest $ 438.36 TOTAL 100 438.36 6. U.S. Treasury - ck. #82,793,637 dated 5/20/76 Manpower Planning - $130,000.00 7. Mellon Bank - Investment @ 4 3/4% interest - ck. #24284X dated 5/25/76 - General Fund Capital Acct. 1974 Principle $150,000.00 Interest $ 1,187.50 TOTAL $151,187.3'0 8. Commercial Bank & Trust Co. (Keystone) - Investment @ 5 1/4% interest - ck. #077343 dated 5/25/76 Cross Creek Park Fund 1974 Principle $600,000.00 Interest $ 5,054.80 TOTAL 605,054.80 9. Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Support Enforcement Program Payment for March - ck. #46-751180 dated 5/,15/76 Washington County Domestic Relation Fund - $7,827.31 Chief Clerk presented the following bills for the Board's consideration and approval: 1. McMahon & Kenneth Insurance Brokers - $2,550.00 2. R.C.A. - $627.50 3. Calvert Construction & Remodeling Co. - $3,065.00 4. M & M Equipment Sales Company - $9,909.30 5. Linden Creek Home - $573.00 6. American Institute of Planners - $100.00 Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve 162 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS G�� m+p WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGA** JI&E;IY 1.` j"Jl C;VYARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS the payment of the foregoing bills: 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 May 4, 1976 from rbrth Strabane Township, Parks and Recreation Commission regarding Bicentennial Celebration - Advertisements. Said letter stated that the Commission is planning a "Community Day Picnic" and a booklet of the history of North Strabane Township Said letter also stated that to help defray the cost of this project, to create community spirit, and to advertise the businesses located in North Strabane Township, they were going to solicit advertisements from these businesses, and that any suport in this Project would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Morgan suggested that this correspondence be referred to our Bicentennial Commission. Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 21, 1976 from the Burgettstown Bicentennial, which extended an invitation to the Commissioners to attend their Flag raising ceremony and dedication of a plague and small park on May 31st at 10:30 a.m. Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence received regarding the Governor's Justice Commission. Mr. Brady stated that this was a request for execution of two documents for a full time district attorney. Mr. Brady also stated that this is the final year for participation in this program. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the participation for a full time district attorney as per above. 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 May 7, 1976 from the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Council, which enclosed a copy of the proposed plan for drug and alcohol services for fiscal year 1976/77. Said letter stated that the plan must be signed by the Chairman of the Washington and Greene Boards of Commissioners prior to submission to the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse on May 21, 1976. Mr. Brady stated that these signatures are requested in order to be eligible for plan approval and funding consideration. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the 1976/77 County Plan for drug and alcohol services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 163 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Da +X MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DWX L.- 3o e ARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Chief Clerk stated that the next item of business concerns the fairgrounds, and Mr . Diamond was asked to elaborate further on this matter. Mr. Diamond: I have prepared, and we have discussed, two leases for fairground property and each of them is with the Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc. commonly known as the Fair Board. The first lease is a lease for four years, and it is a co -extension with the existing lease with the Fair Board, and will in effect, simply extend for four years the terms and conditions of the existing lease. We have made several changes, and we have gone over those. The other lease is for one year with the Fair Board, and it commences on June 1, 1976. This is the lease which we are now entering with the Fair Board, Previously we had it with Arden Downs, Inc. This is for the track and grandstands, show- room, and so forth. Because some changes were made yesterday, these have not been typed into final form, but I will ask for a resolution authorizing the adoption of these leases and they can be signed later today. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the two leases for the fairground property as presented by Mr. Diamond. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond stated that he had one other item to present to the Board today, and that Mr. Keday McAmbley was on hand to give further background on this matter. Mr. Diamond explained that this concerns property owned by Washington County and would permit two individuals to cultivate certain land in Eighty -Four. Mr. McAmbley: As you know the County loaned money to the Industrial Development Corporation to purchase the Eighty -Four property, and we have a request from Mr. Samuel F. Minor, who is an adjacent farmer, to farm the hillside which is approximately 20 - 25 acres. This hillside, as far as we see it, would be the last part of the industrial park to be developed by the WIDC. (Mr. McAmbley then displayed a map outlining the property involved.) While we intend to convey this property back to the WIDC as soon as they have the money, the land is now vacant and is untilled. We met with Mr. Minor and thought it would be a wise idea to put the land into productive use, and we asked him to clear the land. He plans to raise corn on the hillside in conformity with the standards of the Soil Conservation Service. We met with the WIDC officers, and they informed one that if the land was still in conformity with the Soil Agricultural Services, that they have no objects to it. In fact, it might look better being tilled, instead of just letting it grow up in weeds. We did ask our Solicitor to draft a document that would hold the County not liable for any accidents that might occur involving anyone who is employed on the land or the public. It would hold us not responsible, if in fact,an industrial prost 164 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA )tvN dORGAN, Ira L. li ft. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS MALCOLM would want the land, and we would have to destroy his crop. We have asked the Solicitor to draft a letter to Mr. Minor stating these terms and conditions that the County would have no objection to putting this land into productive use. Mr. Diamond then reviewed the proposed letter to be sent to Mr. Minor which lists the following terms and conditions: 1. That you waive all rights to any damages which may result to you in the event that the land is sold by Washington County prior to the time that you have harvested your crops. 2. That you agree to hold Washington County and the Washington Industrial Development Corporation harmless from any liability arising out of your use of this land whether such liability be incurred by you, by people employed by you, or by any member of the public. 3. That this agreement shall automatically terminate upon the sale of the land covered by this agreement or upon the harvest- ing of the crops grown during the 1976 growing season, whichever shall first occur. 4. That all cultivation shall lie in accordance with standards approved by the Washington County Soil Conservation Service. 5. That you signify your assent and approval of the above terms and conditions by executing the original of this letter and returning it to the Office of the Washington County Board of Commissoners. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the aformentioned agreement with Mr. Samuel F. Minor as prepared by the Solici Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Board had previously received a request from the Washington County Firemans Association to participate in their fund raising drive. Mr. Brady stated that the budget had been reviewed with the Budget Director, and suggested that the Board consider a contribution of $1,000. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: I think their request was for planning, and that we make some type of donation to the new fire school site this year and pledge an equal amount for 1977. This would give them a little more chance to plan ahead on their mortgage for one thing. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the $1,000.00 donation to the fire school site this year, and that a pledge for the same amount be made for 1977. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paluso stated that he had talked with two gentlemen representing the Firemans Association, and that they would, at this time, like to request their annual budget allocation for the fire training school. Mr. Paluso asked that the Board consider this request now without a formal letter of request, in order to given them a head start on the school. ,1 1 MINUTE BOOK 165 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (,� �mt]7+ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. Mo DawN, EkZMi.kX5Q5Q6r, @DWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the annual budget allocation to the Washington County Firemans Association as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of two vacancies on commissions brought about by the death of Commissioner Flynn. Mr. Brady stated that one vacancy was on the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission and the other on the Resource Conservation Development Committee, Executive Council. Mr. Morgan recommended that Mr. Gilmore be appointed to fill these two vacancies. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the appointment of David L. Gilmore to the vacancies as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request that Engelhardt & Power be authorized to proceed with the design proposal for Crass Creek Site 662. Mr. Morgan stated that this is the design for the road relocation and not the design for the dam facility. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize Engelhardt & Power to proceed with the design proposal for Cross Creek Site 662. 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 May 25, 1976 from the Mon Valley Health & Welfare Authority regarding their planned expansion of the --facilities based on the benefits made available to Washington County residents residing in the Mon Valley area. Mr. Brady stated that they have requested that the Board enact a resolution which would encourage the Economic Development Administration to approve these expansion plans for the Mon Valley Community Health Center and grant the necessary $1,050,000 to begin construction in October of 1976. Remarks: Mr. Morgan: This is not a request for funds from us. This is merely a request that we recommend that they be allocated these funds. Is that correct, Mr. Diamond? Mr. Diamond: That is correct, and we made a small change in the resolution to make sure this was clear. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the resolution endorsing the planned expansion of the Mon Valley Community Health Center as per above. 166 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ]Q WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN.I David ", EQiMARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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 May 20, 1976 from The United Way of Central Washington County announcing the seventh United Way Health-O-Rama for Washington County, which will be held at the Washington Mall on June 17 - 19, and in addition a one day event is scheduled for the Canonsburg Armory Saturday, September.11. Said letter also requested a contribution in order to help defray the operating expenses coming due. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: This is a budgeted amount for the Health-O-Rama made each year for the County, and I recommend that the allocation be made as budgeted. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the budget allocation fortthe United Way Health-O-Rama as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Roland Bourke was on hand today to make the following presentation: Mr. Bourke: I have a resolution to the County Commissioners to approve a plan change in Donora. We held a joint public meeting on May 14th with the Borough Council, and we were there representing the Commissioners. The plan change in Donora involves the deletion of acquisition of two parcels of land in additi to the plan of two other parcels. The two parcels that we are acquiring is to provide additional land for the municipal complex. On May 14th, the Borough passed the resolution authorizing their -.Planning Commission to approve the Chan The Board of the Redevelopment Authority also approved it at the meeting, HUD had already approved it, and the last approval is needed from the Board of Commissioners. Remarks: Mr. Diamond: I have a question. I have gone over these copies that were sent to me briefly this morning. One of these parcels is going to be developed by a Louis Frye, Jr. Is that correct? Mr. Bourke: Yes. This is in Donora. The next resolution pertains to Louis Frye and Monongahela. Mr. Paluso: In the last week's meeting minutes, the Board did approve the plan change for the Monongahela Business District Urban Renewal Area as requested by you. Mr. Bourke: We had two plan changes. On May 12th, we had a public hearing in Monongahela for the plan change there. On May 14th, we held another public hearing in Donora and this is the plan change in their community. This is two different projects. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve the plan change for the Donora Urban Renewal Area as requested and recommended L 1 by the Borough Council. MINUTE BOOK 167 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (�� WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGHN'Vp � �(�j[qEDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke then made another presentation for the Board's consideration and approval. Mr. Bourke: The second resolution is the approval of the redevelopment contract proposal that is in conformance with the redevelopment contract. With any piece of land that we dispose of in a urban renewal area in the County, we must come to the County Commissioners and get approval of the contract. We have reviewed this and find that it does conform with the contract, but it does require a resolution. The proposal is made by Mr. Louis Frye, who owns a funeral home in Monongahela, and wishes to make an addition to his building. He requests that he be sold an additional piece of land, so we are planning to sell him approxi- mately 6,000 square feet, which would square off his property. In return, he has agreed to expand his building 2,400 square feet. It is about a $300,000 expansion, and I think this will be a tremendous improvement in the community. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: On this particular gentleman, I think there has been a great deal of disagreement or misunderstanding on the parking connected with this expansion of his building. Now does this satisfy Mr. Frye or are we going to get into some more hassle with him. Mr. Bourke: No. I have a signed contract in my office by Mr. Frye, already executed. The last approval, authorizing me to sign the other side of the contract, is needed from the County Commissioners. (Further discussion was held.) Mr. Morgan: Is this proposal approved by the local government? Mr. Bourke: Yes. To accomplish this proposal, about 1 or 1 1/2 years ago, the Council had to pass a plan change.. The funeral home was originally scheduled for acquisition and because of this proposal, the Council authorized us by resolution, public hearing and everything else, to make a plan change for Mr. Frye on the condition that he builds. In the meantime, we have been buying up the property, relocating the people and tearing down the buildings. We have just accomplished that and now we are in a position of conveying what they approved about a year ago. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approv- ing the redevelopment contract as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m. for Opening of Bids.) 11:00 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR DEMOLITION TWO STORY FRAME -DWELLING AND TWO STORY SHINGLED DWELLING LOCATED AT 427 & 427 1/2 EAST HALLAM AVE. WASHINGTON, PA. Controller Mascara opened and read the following bids: 1. Tri State Salvage Company Box 94 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Amount of Bid: $1,795.00 2. Mark W. Miller 183 Hardin, Ave. Washington, PA 15301 .... _- 168 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L Gilm©re MALCOLM L. MORGAN, 14=1 K�(]9 EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS _ Amount of Bid: $1,070.00 Bid enclosed a personal check in the amount of $107.00. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bids e held in abeyance until reviewed by the Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond noted for the record that the bid from Tri-State Salvage y did not have a check or bid bond of any kind accompaning it. Chief Clerk informed the Board of another bill from Linden Creek Home. Mr. Brady stated that this was an additional bill for care of the same four patients, but for an additional period of time at a cost of $303.00. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that the Board approve ayment of the foregoing bill: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. HE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 7 , 1976 VWM*4WJW/r'� 4JZ r 1