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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 153 - 2-6-1975 - COMMISSIONER00 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 153 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 6, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner Jones. Also being present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Crouse; County Solicitors Bigi and Gilmore; Land Acquisition Agent Clay Gra- ham; Grant Leisch of the Brownsville Telegraph; Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio; Mrs. Mil of the League of Women Voters; Dave Baker of the Canonsburg Daily Notes; John Stevens; Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; John W. Cadez and John Drake. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Absent; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 152, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 152 be approved Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports: None Old Business: Strip Mining - Russell Joki Chief Clerk then stated that on January 9, 1975, the Board had correspondence from interested people concerned about the strip mining activities of a local contractor, Mr. Russell Joki. Chief Clerk stated that he has been in touch with Mr. Judy of the Soil Conservation District, and they have requested that a sedimentation control plan be filed by Mr. Joki in connection with the strip mining operations. Chief Clerk also stated that the date for the inspection of this plan is February 6, 1975, and that Mr. Judy will inform the Board of the outcome of the inspection. Correspondence: Chief Clerk then informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Atlantic Aviation Corporation - Ohio Vally Piper Sales - monthly rent - ck. # 059103 - $600. 00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Washington -Greene Community Action Corp. contract #2313 - for months of Nov. 1974 and Jan. 1975 (Estimated) ck. #43-797720 - $11, 468. 69 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Foster Home & Institutional Care Payment for month of November 1974 - ck. #52-787313 - $2, 745. 89 MINUTE BOOK 51 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 !J 1 ( Bills) 4. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement - ck. # 561100 Principle $650, 000. 00 General Fund Interest $ 380.28 TOTAL $650, 380.28 5. First National Bank & Trust Company - Redemption of C.D. #5684 cks. # 56302 and # 28461 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Principle $150, 000.00 Interest $ 2,229.45 TOTAL $152, 229.45 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following bills be approved for payment: 1. Cole -Layer -Trumble Company - for data processing services $9, 722. 33 2. Ram Construction Company - Re: Extended Care.�Facility - $63, 095. 62 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a request dated February 5, 1975, from. Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent, for a brief meeting with Vic Funk from the Depart-_ __-- meet of Environmental Resources and the Commissioners on Thursday, February 13, 1975, prior to the Commissioners' Meeting. Chief Clerk stated that he would make the necess arrangements. Chief Clerk then read a memorandum dated February 4, 1975, from William P. Sember, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission. Mr. Sember stated that the annual NACo Legislative Conference will be held on February 25-27, 1975, and requested permission to attend. Mr. Sember also stated that this year's conference will focus on meetings with key congressional leaders to have general revenue sharing extended beyond the December 31, 1976 expiration date. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mr. Sember be authorized to attend the NACo Legislative Conference to be held on February 25-27, 1975, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk next read a letter dated January 31, 1975, from Mr. Stefan, Executi Director of the Washington County Housing Authority, which enclosed a circular from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that expresses a strong committment 52 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS that tenants are appointed to the Board of Directors of the Washington County Housing Authority. Said letter stated that these guidelines were established by HUD in trying to get tenant input in policy making at the Board .43&vel in Housing Authorities. Remarks: Mr. Flynn suggested that we acknowledge receipt of the letter and ask the Washington County Housing Authority to have their solicitors make recommendations. Mr. Paluso stated that this is why the solicitors are there. Mr. Paluso suggested that in our reply to them, we suggest that they inform=all the tenants of all the projects under their jurisdiction, for volunteers and let them sort it out. Mr. Paluso stated that he thought everyone should be notified of that policy so that they have the opportunity to volunteer. Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 30, 1975, addressed to Mr. Flynn, frorr Edward J. Lyons, President of the Mid -Monongahela Council of Governments. Mr. Lyons thanked Mr. Flynn and Mr. Jones for the time allotted to him on Tuesday, January 28, 19 5, and stated that he was pleased with the reception and felt that theyhad an opportunity to exchange views and provide an update of COG -related matters. Said letter also stated the following for the record: 1. COG is a service organization, aimed at providing service to the immediate Mon Valley Area. 2. COG does not and will not be used as a base to carry on political campaign activities. 3. COG does not advocate superseding county government or duplicating existing programs. Mr. Lyons also requested that Washington County reconsider membership in the COG this year. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board reconsider their previous position and re -join the Mon Valley Council of Governments, and pay the dues fo 1974-75. Remarks: Mr. Flynn then referred to the statement that "CQP does not and will not be used as a base to carry on political campaign activities." Mr. Flynn stated that the fact remains that on October 9, all of the Commissioners were aware of the request made by the COG and further stated that Mr. Lyons emphasized about political activities, and the fact re- mains that there was political activity in the COG, and it was described as such in the news media. Mr. Flynn stated that David Sweet, Executive Director, was speaking at political rallies on behalf of candidates and used the title of Director of the Mon Valley Council of Governments. Mr. Paluso stated that he was not aware of this. Mr. Flynn further stated that the members of the Board of Directors of the COG are aware of it because he has made sure that the newspaper clipping was made available to them. Mr. Flynn also stated that when he talked to Mr. Lyons, he complimented Washington County for helping with the COG originally. Mr. Flynn stated that we cer- tainly didn't do it from a political standpoint, and from the very inception of the COG, w never took advantage of the COG, insofar as politics are concerned, nor have we ever tried to. Mr. Flynn stated that Mr. Lyons had clarified this and was somewhat surprise himself, and he stated that it wouldn't happen again. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE BOOK 53 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS r 1 1 Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of two (2) letters dated January 30, 1975, received from the Child Welfare Services regarding salary increases effective February 3, 1975. Said letter stated that Mrs. Debra Harris will receive _an increase from an annual salary of $6, 083. 00 to an annual salary of $6, 357. 00; Miss Elena Bell will receive an increase from an annual salary of $6, 650. 00 to an annual salary of $6, 963. 00. Said letter stated that these increases are based on their Performance Evaluation Report which was signed by the County Commissioners. Chief Clerk then stated that these increases have been considered in the 1975 budget. Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 30, 1975, from the Monessen Public Library thanking the Commissioners for the $1, 000 they received, which is to be used to provide better library services to residents of Washington County in the Mon Valley area. Said letter also stated that their librarian will give the Commissioners a complete accounting when the money has been expended. (Controller Mascara entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 27, 1975, from the Washington County Housing Authority regarding payments in lieu of taxes. Enclosed with the letter was a statement of the Computation of Payment in Lieu of Taxes for all Public Low -Rent Housi Projects under the jurisdiction of the Washington County Housing Authority. Chief Clerk then read a letter dated January 28, 1975, from the Law Offices of >> Bassi and Rega of Charleroi, addressed to Mr. Flynn. Said letter stated that the Charleroi Area School District has requested that the County of Washington undertake a re-evaluatior and reassessment of all coal properties within the Charleroi Area School District so that the same may bear a realistic relationship to the existing market value of coal on the market place. Remarks: Mr. Flynn suggested that this letter be turned over to the legal department to determine the legality of what we can and cannot do regarding coal. Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter dated January 31, 1975, from Clay Graham, to the residents of Cross Creek who are involved in the Cross Creek Park Development. Said letter stated that there will be a public meeting on Monday, February 24, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., at the Cross Creek Township Building at Studa; the purpose of the meeting wil be to advise the residents of the proposed flood control dam structure to be constructed the Soil Conservation Service, and to discuss the proposed road changes and the possibi of abandonment of a section of LR 62035 within the confines of LR 62037 and LR 62039. Chief Clerk stated that this has been advertised in the newspapers. K1 MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 29, 1975, from Magistrate Clyde G. Tempest, requesting that the bank depository for Magisterial District 27-03-01 be changed from the Union National Bank in McMurray to the Equibank in Finleyville, Pa. Said letter stated that the manager in charge of Equibank has informed their office that he woul handle their account and no service charge would be made. Mr. Tempest stated that the only charge would be the costs of purchasing checks which would be under ten dollars. Said letter stated that making a deposit at the Union National Bank entails a round trip of approximately twenty miles, and they would appreciate it if the Commissioners would authorize this transfer at an early date. Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that the reason why he has to make the twenty -mile round trip is due to the fact that there is a vacancy in Finleyville where Squire Richardson was located. Mr. Whalen stated that what actually happened was that Squire Richardson lived in the are f the existing bank and it was no problem for him to make use of the bank, but the other bank is in Finleyville, and it would seem that his recommendation is in order. Mr. Paluso stated that it is not the prerogative of the Commissioners to designate what depository; it is the prerogative of the individual magistrate to use whatever banking facility that he deems the most appropriate. Mr. Flynn stated that this is a very valid point because we never have designated the depositorty; but it does raise a good question for the legal department because these are county funds. Mr. Paluso stated that the majority of the funds goes to the State so it is not the prerog- ative of the Commissioners. Mr. Paluso stated that the practice in the past has been whatever banking facility is most convenient to the particular magistrate; in this case, Mr. Tempest has been assigned to take over the duties of Mr. Richardson's office, so it is his prerogative. Mr. Bigi stated that he will look into who does name the depository. Mr. Flynn stated that we will acknowledge this letter on the basis of what Mr. Paluso has stated. Mr. Paluso stated that the magistrate is responsible for the money until it is turned over to the County - then we are responsible. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated January 22, 1975, address+d to Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer, from the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, concerning a landslide at Gorby Run, Washington County, Pa. Said letter stated that the Corps of Engineers will be unable to assist Washington County either financially or with material in the removal and repair of this landslide. Said letter stated that this inability is a statutory limitation determined by the facts that the slide is effectively beyo the limits of their project and that, even it it were within the project, such maintenance must be undertaken by the local responsible authority, in this case, Washington County. Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that he has inquired further and talked with Mr. Bard Judy and found that it is not the responsibility of Washington County - it is the responsibility of the municipality. Mr. Judy pointed out that this summer, a contract will be awarded for the Mon Valley Expressway, which will change this channel completely; and Mr. Judy also stated that it would be a waste of time and money to try to correct this situation now MINUTE BOOK 55 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 u E because of the condition of the soil. Mr. Flynn stated that if we can help the _,murkipality on a temporary basis, we will certainly do so. Chief Clerk then read a joint resolution between the Washington County Com- missioners and the Fayette County Commissioners agreeing that the Board of Fayette County Commissioners will be the official applicant for a Mass Transportation Grant Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, for funds to implement the restoration of ferry service, at specified points along the Monongahela River, as described in Application Form MT-223-A (7-70), and identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as Project No. PT-13. Remarks: Mr. Whalen stated that the Board of Fayette County Commissioners approved this resolutioi on January 30, 1975. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize the Fayette County Commissioners on our behalf, to act as the sponsor for the grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated February 4, 1975, from Thomas Bontempo of Wallover & Mitchell- regarding the Site Preparation Contract, Field Inspection Service. Enclosed with the letter for the Commissioners' review and approval was a proposal from Geo-Mechanics, Inc., for providing Field Inspection Service for the Site Preparation Contract. Said letter stated that it is essential to have a resident in - specter on the project during this critical time of the Site Preparation Contract. Mr. Bon• tempo stated that his office felt it would be best to have one of the engineers from Dr. Alli's office act as the inspector since they prepabed the soils report and are expert in this area the estimated need for a site inspector is for a period of approximately twenty-five (25) days full time. Said letter stated that Dr. Alvi's office gave the following cost estimates for a twenty-five (25) day period: Soils Technician Project Engineer Travel Expenses Nuclear Rental $3, 000. 00 432.00 300.00 250.00 $3, 982. 00 Average 10 hours per day $12.00 per hour $18.00 per hour for 24 hours Said letter recommended that the Commissioners approve this expenditure of $4, 000 for a resident inspector for a period of twenty-five (25) days; and recommended that this be approved at the regular meeting of February 6, 1975 so that they may notify Dr. Alvi. emarks : r. Flynn aaked Mr. Bigi to look into our contract to ascertain, determine and advise 56 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Board as to inspector provision. Mr. Paluso stated that he thinks that there are some things that aren't being done which shoutd be done. Mr,` Paluso then asked if there was any way, pending the solicitors' perusal of the contract, that the Board could authorize whatever action necessary now. Mr. Paluso then stated that it was his ,understanding that the inspection would be done by Wallover & Mitchell. Mr. Bigi stated that the Board could authorize the necessary action pending his perusal of the contract. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize Wallov�r & Mitchell to proceed with the Site Preparation Contract pending examination of the contr by the Solicitors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter . dated January 23, 1975, from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc., transmitting for the Commissioners' review and records a certified copy of the tabulation of bids received on December 19, 1974, at 11:00 a.m. , for Contracts No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 for the new Extended Care Facility for the County of Washington. The low Base Bids received for the project are as follows: Contract No. 1 - General Construction Base Bids McAnallen Brothers, Inc. Washington, PA $2, 677, 000.00 Contract No. 2- H V A C Construction Limbach Company Pittsburgh, PA 777, 600. 00 Contract No. 3 - Plumbing Construction Sherry & O'Leary, Inc. Monroeville, PA 497, 400. 00 Contract No. 4 - Electrical Construction Baldwin Electric Company Washington, PA 749, 500. 00 Contract No. 5 - Food Service Equipment Gateway Kitchens Pittsburgh, PA 269, 000. 00 Contract No. 6 - Laundry Equipment Benson Equipment McMurray, PA 24, 495. 00 Contract No. 7 - Hospital Case Work Garrett -Buchanan Philadelphia, PA 146, 330. 00 Contract No. 8 - Woodworking Equipment Ekedahl Tool & Supply Co. Pittsburgh, PA 6,535.00 Contract No. 9 - Pharmacy Equipment St. Charles Kitchens Pittsburgh, PA 10, 620. 00 Contract No. 10 - Dental Equipment No Bids Submitted MINUTE BOOK 57 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS 1 Contract No. 11 - Hydraulic Elevators Otis Elevator Company Pittsburgh, PA Raaa Rir1G $ 120, 728. 00 TOTAL LOW BASE BIDS CONTRACTS $5, 279, 208. 00 aid letter stated that they have carefully reviewed all Bid Documents submitted and found t all the low Base Bids are in order and in accordance with the prescribed bidding ocedures. Said letter also stated that they have investigated each of the low Base Bidden in terms of financial responsibility, construction experience, and reputation and found in ach case that they are qualified, responsible bidders. It was recommended by Wallover Iitchell that the Construction Contracts for Contracts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 e awarded to the low Base Bidders as listed above. Said letter stated that the sixty (60) day period from the date of the bid opening will fall on February 17, 1975, and they then ecommended that the Board of County Commissioners officially act on their recommendat t the earliest convenience so that Wallover & Mitchell can establish a date for Contract signing on or befo"re February 13, 1975. emarks: Mr. Flynn then suggested that the Board go on record authorizing the awarding of the Contracts which are on file with the architects, and that the successful bidders execute the contracts on their behalf on February 13, 1975. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County accept the low ase Bids for the various contracts for the County Extended Care Facility as checked and ecommended by Wallover & Mitchell, Inc., representing Washington County. emarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that the Commissioners see that they return the bid bonds and/or certified checks to the other bidders immediately. Mr. Paluso stated that this has been a complaint in the past from the unsuccessful bidders who have their money tied up; and stated that there is no reason that they can't be returned immediately. r. Flynn stated that the County Commissioners will make the final execution of the agree- ents on Thursday, February 13, 1975, at 10:00 a.m. , at their regular meeting. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of the 1975 Grant -In -Aid Program for the fuvenile Probation Department calling for funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in amount of $24, 114. 00, of which $23, 270. 00 is for salaries and $844. 00 is for training sed. Mr. Whalen then stated that in connection with this, we have done considerable research as to the equity involved between the programs and the ones that are basically controlled by the State Civil Service, and we have a survey made on each of these programs. Mr. u stated that under the Child Welfare .Agency, a Caseworker Trainee's salary is $8, 743; and the Adult Probation Program, an Intern's salary is $8, 163; and under the Juvenile Court Program, the Intern's salary is $9, 174. On Caseworker I in Child Welfare Agency, the salary is $9, 604; in Adult Probation the salary is $8, 580; and in Juvenile Court, $10, 054. len MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that the point Mr. Whalen is trying to make is the inconsistency of these programs. Mr. Flynn stated that he received a letter from Robert Kane, Attorney Genera regarding the amount , of money available for Washington County in 1975, which is $24, 114; and as Mr. Whalen pointed out, the inequities do exist and are causing a lot of problems in our County in these three different departments. (Further discussion was held.) Mr. Paluso suggested that a letter be directed pointing out- the discrepancies in each one of these different offices and positions, and forward it to the Department of Welfare and to our Legislators representing Washington County, and request that proper steps be taken to equalize these various positions. Mr. Paluso stated that we should also include in the letter that if they don't come up with the money, they will be reverted back to the same salaries as the comparable employees in the County. Mr. Paluso stated that we should also mention in the letter that there are two alternatives - either revert back to the original salaries or have less personnel. Mr. Flynn stated that we will follow through with this. New Business: Chairman stated that for the record, in accordance with our existing Union ontract and in observance of Lincoln's Birthday,- the Courthouse will be closed from :30 p.m., February 11, 1975 to 9:00 a.m. , February 13. Chairman stated that there was a misunderstanding in regards to the Bond Iss� Funds, and that he would try to clarify it, Chairman stated that as far as he is concer he would personally like to see the money spent on the Home for the Aged and the Extende Care Facility, than the re -assessment program. Chairman also stated that when he rec mended at the last meeting to the Board that they authorize and instruct our legal depart- ment to petition the Courts to re -consider their position and grant us a moratorium for three years, he didn't ask them to get permission from the Court to divert money from one account to another because that isn't necessary. Chairman. -stated that the legal depart ment informed him, and the Bond Counsel informed him, that the monies for the Bond Issue were spelled out in the Ordinance, every detail of just how that money was to be ear- marked and how it was to be spent; and among them was the $1 million dollars for the re -assessment of the County of Washington. Chairman then stated that it isn't necessary I get Court action to change this; in order to change this, we would have to amend the exist ordinance, we would have to advertise in the papers, and we would have to have a public hearing if we were going to divert the money from the intended use into another use. C man also stated that the question he raised at the last meeting was to get permission from Court to declare a three-year moratorium because he has been advised that we can invest that $1 million dollars up to a three-year period at the highest rate that we can acquire, and then after that, we come under the so-called Arbitrage Act whereby we can only realize a certain percentage - 1 /8 of 1%, over and above the cost of what we- are paying. Chairman stated that it was intended to ask for a moratorium on reassessment; 1 to divert the money, because we do not need Court action. MINUTE BOOK 59 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I� L Solicitors: Solicitor Bigi then presehted 'b-� the Board for their consideration and approval an IBM Service Agreement which has been executed in the past involving our equipment in regards to the warranty and the service period during that warranty. Solicitor Bigi stated that he has reviewed this contract and recommended that the Commissioners execute the agreement, which only needs to signature of the Chairman. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chairman be authori to sign the IBM Service Contract as per above upon the recommendation of Solicitor Bigi. (Tax Refund) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi then presehted the following tax refund to the Board for their consideration and approval: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment OfficE be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or over -payment of real estate or personal property taxes: 1. Dunkerley, Joseph L. 4972, R. D. # 1 Venetia, PA 15367 District: Peters --Deed Book Reference: District Number: 540--Section Number: Amoutit: $76.27 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1973, 1974 County Taxes) 1321-0023 7--Parcel Number: 214 Assistant Solicitor Gilmore then requested authority to execute a deed to the Greater Beneficial Union of Canonsburg, in regards to Chartiers Creek Flood Project, which was previously approved. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the request to execute the deed to the Greater Beneficial Union of Canonsburg in regards to the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, as per above recommendation of Assistant Solicitor Gilmore. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Jerry Kolanic of WWVA entered the meeting.) Assistant Solicitor Gilmore stated that in Mingo Park, we have a couple of T, MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS pieces of land to swap that belongs to Paul Saucier. Mr. Graham suggested that in order to even out the boundary line, we should trade two acres for two acres. Mr. Gilmore stated that he has a petition to get court approval for this settlement, and stated that it is an amicable settlement. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize Assistant Solicitor Gilmore to petition the court for approval of the settlement of land in regards to Mingo Park as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Various Bidders entered the meeting.) 11:00 a.m. - Opening of Bids for Fleet Insurance The following bids were opened and read by Controller Mascara: 1. Name: James E. Simon Address: 765 McKinley Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 3,207.66 To be placed with the following company: Federal Kemper Insurance Company Premium for Comprehensive A.C. V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 2.314.44 To be placed with the following company: Federal Kemper Insurance Company Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 200.00 To be placed with the following company: Federal Kemper Insurance Company Total premium for coverage nr total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 5y 722. 10 Bid Bond in the amount of $100.00 with the Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company accompanied the bid. 2. Name: Robert W. Walker Address: Box 398 Claysville, PA 15323 MINUTE TE BOOK 61 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS u 1 1 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 3,533.75 To be placed with the following company: Erie Insurance Company Premium for Comprehensive A.C.V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 2.653.60 To be placed with the following company: Erie Insurance Company Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 200.00 To be placed with the following company: Erie Insurance Company Total premium for coverage or total of items I and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 6,387.35 A certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Name: Hood Insurance Associates Address: 55 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 4,570. To be placed with the following company: The Celina Mutual Insurance Company Premium for Comprehensive A.C. V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 2,427. To be placed with the,°following company: The Celina Mutual Insurance Company Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 192. To be placed with the following company: The Celina Mutual Insurance Company Total premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 7,189. A certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. G2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 14. Name: Morris Insurance Agency Address: 86 East Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 6,452.00 To be placed with the following company: Lumbermens Mutual .Casualty Company Premium for Comprehensive A.C. V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 2,663.00 To be placed with the following company: Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 200.00 To be placed with the following company: Lumbermen Mutual Casualty Company Total premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 9,315.00 Certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Name: Harris & De Zomba Insurance Address: Box 294 Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 5,790.00 To be placed with the following company: American States Insurance Company Premium for Comprehensive A.C. V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 2,985.00 To be placed with the following company: American States Insurance Company Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 178.00 To be placed with the following company: American States Insurance Company Total Premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 8,953.00 A certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 63 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 6. Name: The Baily Insurance Agency Address: Global Building Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 7,578.00 To be placed with the following company: The Continental Insurance Companies (Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey) Premium for Comprehensive A.C.V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 4.252.00 To be placed with°` -the following company: The Continental Insurance Company (Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey) Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 180.00 To be placed with the following company: The Continental Insurance Company (Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey) F Total premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 12, 010.00 A certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Name: Financial Management Risk, Inc. Address: 224 Washington Trust Building Washington, PA 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $ 6.255.00 To be placed with the following company: The St. Paul Companies Premium for Comprehensive A.C.V. Full Coverage, Fire, Theft, and Collision $100.00 Deductible is: 2. $ 3,131.00 To be placed with the following company: The St. Paul Companies Premium for Uninsured Motorist is: 3. $ 200.00 To be placed with .the following company: The St. Paul Companies Total premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 and 3 is: 4. $ 9,586.00 64 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS A certified check in the amount of $100.00 accompanied the bid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bids be tabled until such time that the Solicitors have a chance to peruse them and make recommendation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF FLAGS AND MARKERS FOR VETERANS' GRAVES 1. Name: Collegeville Flag and Mfg. Co. Address: Fourth and Walnut Streets Collegeville, PA 19426 Amount: $37.40 per gross - Total: $3, 366. 00 A certified check in the amount of $336.00 accompanied the bid. Remarks: Controller Mascara stated that this bid was for the flags only. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Baard award -the bid for the flags to Collegeville Flag and Mfg. Co., and authorize the Chief Clerk to re - advertise for the markers. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BIDS FOR CHILD WELFARE DICTATION AND TRANSCRIBING EQUIPMENT Controller Mascara stated that no bids were received. A representative of Diskriter, Inc., entered the meeting late with a bid for the dictation and transcribing equipment. Assistant Solicitor Gilmore stated that since there were no other bids received for this, the Board can accept the bid of Diskriter, Inc. Solicitor Bigi then gave the following opinion for the record which allows the Board to accept the bid: "The Commissioners can accept the only bid since there were no others, but will not be bound by it because they could determine whether or not they want to ask for quotations from other companies." Chairman then stated for the record that Diskriter, Inc., did not meet the requirements as advertised. Chairman also suggested that the Controller note the time on the bid and sign it. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that upon the recommendations of the County Controller and the Solicitors, the Board accept the bid for Dictation and Transcribing Equipment, which was received at 11:05, with a right to reject or accept the bid. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 65 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 1. Name: Diskriter, Inc. Address: 3257 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Sub -Total of Bid: $1, 911.40 Less Trade In Allowance: 100.00 Total Amount of Bid: $1, 811.40 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bid be tabled until such time that the Solicitors have a chance to peruse it and advise the Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING FOR CROSS CREEK PARK ROADS Chairman stated that the following quotes were received on the sealed proposals on the engineering for Cross Creek Park Roads. Chief Clerk read the following quotes: 1. Engelhardt - Power and Associates, Inc. Total: $15, 800.00 Total with Site 659 Alternate: $16, 100. 00 2. McDonald Associates Site 659 $1, 172.00 (first item) Site 659 $2, 410. 00 (second item) Site 660 $2, 330. 00 Site 662 $2, 570.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above quotes for engineering for Cross Creek Park Roads be tabled for the perusal of the Solicitors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. eeting re -convened in the Commissioners' Office) Chairman stated for the record that 'he requested that the Commissioners' meetir e re -convened for the specific purpose of taking under consideration the bid transmitted the markers for Veteran's Graves by Frank H. Detwiler & Sons, Inc. Chairman (stated that this bid was not received until 11:30 according to the time stamp. Present lat the meeting were Commissioners Paluso and Flynn, Solicitors Bigi and Gilmore, Chief lerk and County Administrator Whalen, Controller Mascara, and Charleroi Councilman em Little. 66 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chairman noted that there were no other bids, and in view of the fact that there were no other bids in the past history of the _,County purchasing grave markers, and has never been any other bids, the Board decided to accept the bid, Controller Mascara then opened and read the following bid: 1. Frank H. Detwiler & Sons, Inc. Box 45 Kimberton, PA 19442 Amount of Bid: $2, 756.60 A certified check in the amount of $275.66 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the bid be referred to the Solicitors for their perusal and approval and recommendation at the meeting of February 1 1 1975. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: February 6 , 1975 CHIEF CLERK 41. J 1