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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 23 - 6-3-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 1619 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore _ MALCOLM L. MORGAN, XMX%XXXq9" X EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L J 1 Minute No. 23 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 3, 1976 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan. Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady, Solicitor Diamond; John Cadez of Engelhardt & Powen John Drake, Senior Citizens; Bob Robertson, Observer Reporter; Rich Nardine, Daily Notes and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. 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 omissions to Minute No. 22, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 22, be approved as read. Old Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Concerning the two bids received last week for demolition of dwellings at 427 & 427 1/2 E. Hallam Avenue in Washington, Mr. Diamond stated that the lowest bid received was from Mark W. Miller in the amount of $1,070.00 and was accompanied by a certified check. Mr. Diamond then recommended that the Board award the bid to Mr. Miller. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the bid for demolition of dwellings at 427 & 427 1/2 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Pa. be awarded to Mark W. Miller; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. This action based on the recommenda- tion of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: Who will see that the other two taxin4lbadies pay their pro rata share prior to the beginning of the demolition. In the past some municipalities have not paid. Mr. Morgan: I think this would fall under the area of responsibility of the Tax Claim Bureau to see that they have the money just the same as if they were collecting taxes for the school district. Mr. Paluso: I think it should be paid prior to notifying the contractor to start because in the past this has been petitioned to us. We did not initiate this action and municipalities and school districts do, but then they don't pay their share, and it has happened in the past. Mr. Morgan: Mr. Diamond, would you see to it that Mrs. Flenniken collects the necessary money. 170 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ll L Gmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN.7EK . EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - for Indochinese Refugees ck. #83-1293701 dated 5/21/76 Maintenance $434.00 Clothing $ 80.00 Misc. $ 40.00 Co. Admin. Costs $ 27.70 (5%) TOTAL $581.70 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - 7-day investment @ 4% interest - ck. #823475 dated 5/28/76 - General Fund Principle $500,000.00 Interest $ 388.89 TOTAL 50 ,3388.89 3. Pittsburgh National Bank - 30-day investment @ 4 5/8% interest - ck. #823523 dated 6/1/76 - C.D. #1428 General Fund Principle $600,000.00 Interest $ 2,466.67 TOTAL , 602,466.67 Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and approval: 1. Assessment Office - $800.00 2. R. C. A. - $1,882.50 3. Mackenzie Electric Service - $325.00 4. McDonald Associates - $974.05 5. Hillsview - $540.00 6. C.L.T. - $9,766.74 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the foregoing bills be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read the following letter dated May 26, 1976 from Stephen R. Kladakis, Chairman, Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township: Gentlemen: On April 29 I attended a meeting in Weirton dealing with the proposed Kings Creek Watershed Project involving a large area of Hanover Township. During the meeting and on subsequent correspondence received about the project, our township was and is referred as a "sponsor" in addition to the city of Weirton, Hancock,County Commissioners, and the Northern Panhandle Conservation District, Beaver County Commissioners and Conservation District, and the Washington County Commissioners and Conservation District. At a public meeting on February 16, 1972, Hanover Township Supervisors passed a resolution agreeing to a feasibility study on this watershed project"at no cost or commitment to the township". In the interim we have not made legal decision to support the project. Let me add here, that our present position is one of great interest and we are exploring every facet of the ramifications of our involvement. L n 1 MINUTE BOOK 171 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - MALCOLM L. MOR'G'k1V,] d. j4"r&WARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E At the same time being listed as a sponsor is not a fact and we feel it is our responsibility to make you aware of this. We would appreciate any information as to the dounty's commitment to this project and the possible effects on Hanover Township. /s/ Stephen R. Kladakis Chairman Remarks: It was suggested by Mr. Paluso, that tkis.matter be referred to Mr. Gilmore. as he is the representative to the Soil Conservation Service. Concerning the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program, Mr. Morgan stated that Ronald Barshick had been the Acting Administrator for this program since the first of they-y+paz,-, Mr. Morgan then reported that the MH/MR Board had received approximately 75 applicants for the position of Administrator. Mr. Morgan further stated that a screening committee reviewed all of the applicants and selected four possible people that might be hired by the County. Mr. Morgan added that they in turn were submitted to the Personnel Coorinator for Counties in Harrisburg, and that they have reported back that all four candidates meet all the educational requirements that are set forth in the regulations. Mr. Morgan also stated that after a recent meeting of the MH/MR Board, they had voted to send the names to the Commissioner: for the appointment of one of these candidates. Mr. Morgan then stated that based upon their recommendations, he would like to reoommend Ronald Barshick as the Administrator of the MR/MR Program. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve khe appointment of Ronald Barshick as permanent Administrator of the MH/MR program at the state mandated salary for this position. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 1, 1976 from the Treasurer's Office aditsing the Board that the State County Treasurers' Convention will be held in Philadelphia on June 15 to June 18, 1976, and that person attending will be John F. Yoney County Treasuser and Frank C. Roney, Solicitor. Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 24, 1976 from the Washington County Agricultural,Fair, Inc. requesting approval to make the following improvements at the fairgrounds for the 1976 Fair: To build a 80 x 180 ft. clear span roof over the Show Ring Make improvements on the parking areas. To paint and clean up the Grandstand and possibly other buildings. Plans are being made to put up a 4-H House and Pony Barn, possibly where the Bridge Dept. is located next year. Said letter stated that the Fair Board is planning to finance these projects and most of the labor, through their building fund, the State Matching Funds and Fund raising projects. 172 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, NKQ¢}tj vM..A%]Igy,V, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Morgan suggested that this letter be feferred to Mr. William Sember of the Planning Commission who has agreed to review the plans and programs that the Fair Board might have, and give them guidance concerning these projects. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board conditionally approve the7eequeat of the Fair Board pending the recommendation of Mr. Sember, with the exception of the request regarding plans for the 4-H Horse and Pony Bard. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of two items received from Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation. One being a proposed sale of T-shirts which would have the Mingo Creek County Park emblem to provide advertising for the park and encourage its use, and also to serve as souvenirs for park visitors, since this is the bicentennial year. The seondd received from Mr. George were the proposed duties and responsibilities for the Washington County Park Police. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the request for the Mingo -,Creek Park T-:shittysale provided that the proper accounting arrangements are made with the Controller's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approve the regulations as recommended and revised by Mr. George for the Washington County Park Park Police. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Diamond presented to the Board for their approval and considera- tion a resolution approving proposal for redevelopment of disposition Parcels No. 19-C & 19-D by Millcraft Center Limited Partnership and the form of the redevelopment contract with said developer. Mr. Diamond stated that this was proposed several meetings ago by Mr. Bourke of the Washington County Redevelop- ment Authority and that the resolution was fh the form of a typed motion. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Board approv the motion concerning the Millcraft Center parcels in the Washington Central City Project as recommended by the Redevelopment Authority. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan— Yes. Motion carried unanimously. f;l 1 MINUTE BOOK 173 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGANfws.7l5XdXXXXA(bTN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 0 Solicitor Diamond presented the following two 12) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplica- tion or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. George F. & Marian J. Fleeher (1975 County Tax) R. D. 3 McDonald, Pa. 15059 District: Cecil - Deed Book Reference: District No: 140 - Section No: 006 - Parcel No: 0049-01 Amount: $1,355.46 2. Lucille Wylie (1975 County Tax) 314 West Pike St. Houston, Pa. 15342 District: Buffalo - Deed Book Reference: District No: 060 - Section No: 002 - Parcel No: 0013 Amount: $34.03 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Diamond referred to the two leases concerning the fair grounds with Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., which were approved at latt week's meeting and are now ready to be signed by the Board. Solicitor Diamond informed the Board of two proposed leases which had been submitted for approval. One lease was for the Burgettstown Senior Citizens Center submitted by Mr. Anthony Luppino. Mr. Diamond stated that he would like to review this lease before any action is taken. The other proposed lease is with Falconi Enterprises for space presently occupied on Beau Street by the Washington County Drug & Alcohol group for a period of one year. Mr. Diamond stated that he would also like to review this lease further with Mr. Gillespie because there was an increase in the lease amount. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: There has been a practice on the outside finance of programs for either state or federal. There is a clause that has been inserted just lately, that if this program is dropped or funding level is reduced, this would auto- matically cancel- the lease. It protects the County from having to pick up the funding of a program that is dropped or reduced by the federal or state government. Mr. Diamond: We have a rider on this lease. One in the event that the funding is discontinued, we may discontinue the lease on 90 days written notice, and if the funding is reduced, we reduce the lease proportionately by the same percent- age, but not below 50%. This is attached to this lease, but I want to go over a few things first with Mr. Gillespie. Mr. Morgan: You will then bring this up at next week's meeting. 174 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, N%it`IXXXaLI, EDWARD M. PAL.USO. COMMISSIONERS Mr. Paluao informed everyone present that the Commissioners had been invited by Governor Shapp to a meeting in New Stanton to discuss Washington County's participation, financially, training and otherwise, in the attempt -do open the Volkswagen plant at the old Chrysler facility in New Stanton. Mr. Paluso stated that the Commissioners would be attending this meeting to hopefully do their part in seeing this plant open. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: June 3 , 1976 ATTEST: l�14-A CHIEF CLERK C Ll