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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 63 - 3-31-1977 - COMMISSIONER442 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS>QNERIt. Gilmore WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGANNAMMIKIENN-TAN9 EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 63 Office of County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 31, 1977 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso And'Morgan. Also being present: acting Chief Clerk Dallatore, Solicitor Diamond; Keery McAmbley, Industrial -Development; D. _Nigksigk,._Engineer; Bob GavJikfof- FKAnk -_G:-,4V .k P -Sons, Inc.; Vance DOICas McDonald Associates; John Cadez, Engelhardt & Power; Mrs. Miller, League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Daniel Giosta, Daily Notes and Earl Bugaile, WKEG. Chairman noted for the record that two Commissioners, the Acting Chief Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 62, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 62, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Mr. Keery McAmbley, Industrial Developments; was on hand today to inform the Board of a request from Consolidated Coal Company for permission to drill two holes down to the coal under the fairground property to determine the, quality of the coal. Mr. McAmbley displayed a map showing the location of the proposed drill borings. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: Mr. Diamond, when we grant this permission do we also put in the stipulation that we are not responsible or liable for any accident that might happen to these people who are engaged in these activities on our property, or is that necessary? Mr. McAmbley: The company that is doing this has assured me that they are fully insured and will be responsible for all damages, and will restore our property as they found it and back fill the holes. They will also furnish us with the findings of the coal. Mr. Paluso: Do we need a certificate of liability for insurance or something? Mr. Diamond: As long as they have workmen's compensation insurance and public liability insurance and they give us a certificate of that insurance. Mr. Paluso: Consolidated Coal doesn't do this themselves. They contract a third party. Mr. Diamond: And the third party should have workmen's compensation or public liability insurance. Mr. McAmbley has indicated that they have agreed to hold us harmless in effect. Mr. Paluso: Then a letter to that effect would be appropriate? Mr. Diamond: Yes, I believe so... Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, granting permission to 1 1 the Consolidated Coal Company to do two borings as requested, subject to a letter received from them holding the County harmless for any damages or MINUTE BOOK 443 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DJW*)a'&f more MALCOLM L. MORGAN, EDVItARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 FA injuries resulting from these activities. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Regarding the Malden Park Prope"y, Mr. McAmbley stated that he infasmed Mr. Diamond who the checks would be made payable to, and that the closing would be held Monday, April 4, 1977. Remarks: Mr. Diamond: We have a resolution that has to be adopted concerning this, and I want to make it clear that we are not going to deliver any deeds or participate in the project until we have title insurance guartateeing the title to us. We know that it is a passing bill,but-it will rest with us long enough to fix liability on this for insuring... The property was a subject of an option in favor of MIDA from the owners of the property, and this is for the entire tract, Since we are going to be purchasing half of the tract, it is necessary that "if oftthe option be assigned to us. So MIDA is doing that, and by this assignment of option and to make the ma#ter complete, we agreed to accept the assignment. This is the first resolution to be approved the Assignment of Option from Ailes to MIDA to the County to be accepted by the County. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the Assignment of Option from Evelyn R. Ailes to MIDA as presented by Solicitor Diamond. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond: The next resolution *ill authorize Malcolm L. Morgan to execute the deed and any other document necessary to the completion of this transaction. A copy of the deed will be attached to a formal resolution, which I will then have the Acting Chief Clerk attest for the closing purposes. Then Commissioners Morgan will execute the deed. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing Resolution as presented by the County Solicitor. minutes: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond requested that the following resolution be recorded in the BE IT RESOLVED and it is hereby resolved that the assignment of option agreement substantially in the form of the assignment of option agreement attached hereto, be and hereby is accepted and the appropriate officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement of option agreement. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.` Mr. Diamond requested that the Board adopt a formal resolution authorizing the issuance of the check in the amount of $200,000 from Washington County to Evelyn R. Ailes in payment of one Oufthase of one half of that tract. 444 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOVavRd L. Gilmor WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN, 3BXXXff_XWXffMX EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, adopting the foregoing resolution authorizing payment of $200,000 to Evelyn R. Ailes from the Washington County Industrial Development Revolving Fund. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Further remarks:) Mr. Diamond: And now it should be resolved that this transaction will not be consummated unless and until there is a title insurance policy issued in favor of Washington County for this property. This mattem came up yesterday that we have not resolved who is going to pay for this property and it can amount to $600 to $800. Washington County is doing this as an accommodation to MIDA and Washington County and MIDA, in my opinion, ought not to be stuck for the insurance. If we do not have insurance, then that property does vest in Washington County, and Washington County then is conveying it to MIDA by general warranty deed. And it is then, of course, contemplated thattthis property be further subdivided. If there is a defect in the title, then Washington County somewhere along the line will he named in a suit. I think that Washington County ought to be protected. I question whether or not the policy naming Washington County should be issued a full1premium, since union title is already issuing a policy to MIDA and PEDA... Mr. McAmbley: Actually we are participating with MIDA on the insurance. Our past policy has always been in the revolving fund... We have always insisted on title insurance and we have always paid for our title insurance... I fully agree with the Solicitor that we should have title insurance. (Further_di&.ussion was held.) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the statement made by the County Solicitor be approved, the insurance negotiated and the insurance premium will be paid by the County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #61-026177 dated 3/23/77 Payment in full for Action Grant as per contract SW-764c-9c-0093 - Governor's Justice Commission Salaries Juvenile Probation Intensive Program - $1,182.00 2. U.S. Treasury - ck. #83,277,145 dated 3/29/77 Manpower Planning Program - $116,000.00 Acting Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their con"i sideration and approval: 1. Randall Heating & Plumbing, Inc. - $1,267.00 2. Washington -Greene Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program - $9,168.00 3. McMahon & Kenneth - $69,549.02 4. Industrial Appraisal Company - $450.00 5. Cole-Layer-Trumble Co. - $4,833.33 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing bills for payment. 1 I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK �YS� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA D avid L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGANDWR= EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMI8310NERS C n Acting Chief Clerk read a letter from the Adult Probation and Parole Office regarding John Adamson, Washington County Criminal Case No. 171 May, 1972, Driving During Suspension. Said letter stated that Mr. Adamson was sentenced to pay a fine of $100.00, which was paid to the Probation Office on March 9, 1976, and then sent to the Treasurer on March 31, 1976, but should have been paid to the Clerk of Courts for him to submit same to the state. Letter requested that the Commissioners authorize the Treasurer to issue a check for $100.00 to the Adult Probation Office for the reimbursement of the $100.00 sent to the Treasures- in error. request. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated March 23, 1977, from Washington County Voiture 676 Convention Corp. 1977. Said letter stated that they are planning a parade in conjunction with the Grand Promenade (State Convention) of the Forty and Eight Veterans organization on August 6, 1977 from 2:30 p.m. to 4;00 p.m. to begin at the corner of Hall and Jefferson.Avenues, and ending on South Main Street. They stated that they will pass directly in front of the Courthouse and requested the erection of the reviewing stand at the front of the Courthouse for their use. Mr. Morgan stated that the Chief Clerk will be directed to ask the Building Superintendent to erect the reviewing stand. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of a notice directed to All County Election Officials from C.ibbLores Tucker, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and stating that all voter registration by mail forms must be received in the registration office no later than the close of business on April 18th. Notice also stated that the Attorney General's Opinion of October 22, 1976, whicl allows for the acceptance of registration cards postmarked on or before the deadline, is not applicable for the Primary Election. Acting Chief Clerk read the following Resolution of Cross Creek Township Washington County, Pennsylvania: WHEREAS, the Supervisors of Cross Creek Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, have been asked by the :>.,t'Washington County Commissioners to abandon portions of Township Roads 480 and 486 that will be affected by the construction of Cross Creek Flood Control Site Pa. 661. NOW THEREFORE, the Supervisors of Cross Creek Township do hereby resolve that, they shall abandon pactions of Township Roads 480 and 486, beginning at a point located on Legislative Route 62066 and ending on Cross Creek Township Boundary. The RESOLUTION adopted this llth day of August 1976. Isf Cross Creek Township Supervisors .W6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS jj�����++WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MALCOLM L. MORGAN,�"fttl1:D-4VARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS y_ ___.,.»...t is E::C a:7: d e e:'l d i - A& I --_;. — .- ___ Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of an invitation from the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse to a Reception sponsored by the Allegheny, Erie, and Washington/Greene Single County Authorities in honor of Mr. Gary F. Jensen, who is the newly appointed Executive Director. Said Rece�tiion to take place March 31st, at 7:00 p.m., King's Garden, Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel, Gateway Center. New Business: Ragirding the upcoming Primary Election, Chairman Morgan noted that there are four (4) County employees on the County payroll, who are running for County political offices. Mr..Morgan stated that the records have been reviewed and the practice in the past has been that those who run for County political office have been requested and asked to take a leave of absence during the time that they are actively campaigning. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, requesting that the four County employees,on the County payroll, Joshua Holliday, Nancy Criquellion, Charles Adams and Kenneth McMullen, take a leave of absence during the time they are seeking political offices between now and the upcoming Primary Election. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Diamond presented an Agreement between Washington County and Doctors D.D. Hoop and T.C. Drewitz for dental services at the Washington County Health Center.for a term of one year and services will be compensated for by a fixed fee schedule. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the foregoing Agreement for dental services as presented by the County Solicitor. Roll call note taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Diamond informed the Board that we have been requested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service to grant them permission to remove Harman Creek County Bridge No Name #5 in Jefferson Township, Washington County, Pa., and to replace it with two 42" corrugated culverts at no cost to the County or to the Township, and after construction of PA-480, the culverts will remain as part of the township road system. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, approving the request as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes. 1 1 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK YV7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA David L. Gilmore MALCOLM L. MORGAN, A1J9;WUqMJ-fXVM, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONgRS Mr. Diamond stated that the Board had previously approved a contract with Associated Textiles Systems, Inc. for providing linen service to the Washington County Health Center, and he presented the formal contract for execution. Regarding the bids received for the renovation of the Allenport Bridge, Mr. Diamond stated that awarding of this contract was postponed due to questions regarding the specifications and price. Mr. Dushan Nicksick, Bridge Engineer, stated that Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc., were the low bidders, bit stated that the bid proposal did not specify the type of metal platt pipe arch, which is to be used on the bridge. Mr. Nicksick stated that this has been clarified by Mr. Robert Gavlik. He then requested that the time of 120 working days be changed to 120 calendar days. Mr. Gavlik stated that this would be no problem. Mr. Paluso asked Mr. Gavlik when he expected to begin the work. Mr. Gaiwlik stated that they would begin within thirty (30) days or upon delivery of the pipe. Air. Vance DeiCas also recommended that the bid be awarded to Mr. Gavlik. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, awarding the contract for the renovation of Allenport Bridge to FRANK GAVLIK & SONS, INC., 721-C Main Street, Bentleyville, 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. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan-- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: March 31 , 1977 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK (ACTING)