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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 155 - 2-20-1975 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK iV BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 155 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 20, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Solicitors Bigi and Gilmore; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; William Sember of the Planning Commission; Roland Bourke and Rich Galway of the Redevelopment Authority; John Drake of the Washington Area Senior Citizens Center; Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio; Jerry Kolanic of WWVA Radio and Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 156, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 154 be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn ' Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Chairman stated that at the last meeting, Mr. Paluso asked how to buy flood insurance and he stated that several people have asked him just how to go about getting flood insurance. Chairman stated that Mr. Jones suggested that Mr. Paluso contact Mr. Sember of the Planning Commission, and Mr. Sember was requested to attend the meeting this morning to relate to the Board just what does take place oiicce you meet the federal requirements as far as the flood insurance is concerned. Mr. Sember then stated that 50 communities out of 66 have been declared as having flood prone areas and stated that the Planning Commission is now helping two of these communities to appeal this declaration - West Middletown Borough and Deemston Borough. Mr. Sember stated that 26 communities out of these 50 are now eligible for 1 flood insurance and that the Planning Commission has completed their applications and gotten them eligible. Mr. Sember stated that those communities that have not become eligible at this point are sent letters stating that the Planning Commission can still help them at no cost to them. Mr. Sember also stated that, possibly 60% of the population in the County will reside in communities with eligibilty for flood insurance. Mr. Sember stated that it was advertised on the radio about the flood ,insurance, his office has sent 76 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS out memorandums, held public hearings and I-P-Awspoken to the Tri-County Borough Association about how to obtain flood insurance. Mr. Sember then stated that under the law, any licensed insurance agent can issue flood insurance, and that yesterday, he tried to determine whether it was a .problem with people being able to buy insurance. Mr. S stated that under the subsidized rate, the insurance is very cheap. Mr. Sember then stated that he contacted at random, four insurance agencies in the Washington area and one of his staff contacted seven agencies in.the Mon Valley area, and that everyone of the agencies were aware of the program but do not have applications. Mr. Sember states that these agencies stated that they will take all the business they can get on the program, Mr. Sember stated that there is one agency in Philadelphia that is going to send him copies of the application and he will refer them to the insurance agencies. Remarks: Mr. Flynn asked Mr. Sember if he determined from his survey that all of the agents wer� aware of the program. Mr. Sember stated that this was correct. Mr. Jones asked if this decreased their premium. Mr. Sember said that it would decreas the premium and that no one may purchase this insurance without their community becomii eligible. Mr. Sember then gave the rates and the coverage details. Mr. Flynn then asked where the agencies were located that Mr. Sember contacted. Mr. SE stated that these agencies are located in Washington, Canonsburg, Charleroi, Donora, Moe gahela, California, Brownsville and Roscoe. Mr. Paluso asked how many of the agencies had applications for the flood insurance. Mr � stated that three agencies had applications. Chairman then stated that a public hearing was held in the Canonsburg Borough Building concerning the high-rise apartments for the elderly. Chairman stated that it wasl assumed that the Canonsburg Borough would adopt the appropriate resolution and that the Board of Commissioners would follow through to substantiate their position. Mr. Roland Bourke of the Ebdevelopment Authority was at the hearing and made a presentation to the Board. Mr. Bourke stated that the Board of Commissioners approved several months ago an application to be submitted to the Department of Community Affairs for state and local projects for Canonsburg and the purpose of the application was to get assistance to a site for the high-rise apartments for the elderly. Mr. Bourke stated that application w4s for 90% participation from the State and 10% from the community; the total application was for $167,20.41,00, of which $150, 000 will be paid from the State and $16, 000 from the com- munity. Mr. Bourke stated that they received approval from the State for a 75%-25% participation with a condition at least until we get verification that we will be getting the units for the housing for the elderly, and then they will consider the 90%-10% arrangement Mr. Bourke • stated that he is pretty sure that the State will agree to the 90%-10% arrange- ment. Mr. Bourke then gave details on the location of the apartments and stated that, the City Planning Commission approved the plan on February 4, 1975. Mr. Bourke stated that fiber n- Sember �7 FJ L MINUTE BOOK I'7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C n the resolution to be adopted by the Commissioners this morning.-, is the last thing to finalize the application and to send the necessary legal documents to the Department of Community Affairs. Mr — Bourke .Bourke stated that the resolution of the County Commissioners generally commits them to approve the redevelopment proposal and also approve the re- location plan, which meets all the specifications. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that the biggest problem is that the Senior Citizens Center wanted a guarantee that they would be moved into new quarters prior to being evicted from the old building so that there would not be a period when there would not be a senior citizens center. Mr. Paluso stated that it was agreed unanimously that prior to the destruction of the old center, that the new quarters would be provided. Mr. Bourke stated that they passed a resolution formally stating that the organization wou stay there until they moved into their new building; we could acquire the building but they can stay there until they can move into the new center. Mr. Jones stated that they were assured that there was money available for the project. Mr. Flynn stated that the senior aftdzens come under the supervision of Metro Petrosky and suggested that"when it comes to relocation, etc., that he be -contacted. Mr. Paluso stated that Mr. Petrosky should be with the RedLevelopment Authority and the Committee from the Senior Citizens when they make their selection. Assistant',Soli.citor Gilmore then read the highlights of the resolution as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: 1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Project is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible Project area under the Pennyslvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, as amended, 2. That said Redevelopment Area Plan for the Project aforementioned, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved, and the Chief Clerk be and is hereby directed to file said copy of said Redevelopment Area Plan with the minutes of this meeting. 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Redevelopment Area Plan for the Project Area conforms to. said general plan of the Locality. 4. ,-That it is hereby found and determined that the proposal for the proper relocation of the families displaced in carrying out the project in decent, safe and sanitary dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is feasible and can be resonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosectuion and completion of the project. 5. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Redevelopment Area Plan, hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by this Body, and accordingly, this Body hereby: (a) pledges its co- operation in helping to carry out such Redevelopment Area Plan, (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the Locality having administrative responiiibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exer- cise their respective functions and powers in a manner consis- tent with said Redevelopment Area Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate said Redevelopment Area Plan. 6. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington is authorized to take such action as may be necessary to carry out said proposal. 78 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Assistant Solicitor Gilmore recommended that the Board execute the resolution. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the resolution approving the Redevelopment Proposal for the Canonsburg Central Avenue Urban Renewal Area, as per above upon the recommendation of Assistant Solicitor Gilmore. Remarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that Mr. Bourke get copies of the resolution where it was decided that this relocation would take place prior to any activity, and the official allocation for that purpose. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Sember, Mr. Bourke and Mr. Galway left the meeting.), Mr. Jones then stated that after the agenda meeting yesterday, he received a communication from Conrad Six from the Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg. Mr. J) stated that Mr. Six told him that the PUC was coming in to Washington County to inspect the power lines. Mr. Jones stated that he asked Mr. Bohner of the Civil Defense Office to represent the Board of Commissioners and go with Mr. Six on the inspection and report back to the Board. Chief Clerk then stated that at the last meeting, the Juvenile Grant -in -Aid Program for 1975 was presented and discussed and his office was directed to contact the Departmentcrof Justice, Juvenile Court Judges Commission, to try to make some sense out of the various programs that are supposedly adopted under the Civil Service arrange- ments in the County. Chief Clerk stated that he found, that in the survey that we are classified as a Class "B" County as far as Child Welfare is concerned and we cannot find where they have given us classification to the Juvenile Program or the Adult Program. Chief Clerk stated that he has made three recommendations to the Commission which are: (1) That they will note from the attachment, the proposed Juvenile Probation salaries are well in excess of those approved for Child Welfare workers in Class B Counties (2) Pleasl note that there seems, to be no base of consistency between the three (3) programs outlined (3) The County- -Commissioners suggest for standardization that the Juvenile Probation and Adult Probation Programs give serious consideration to the adoption of Civil Service com- pensation salaries adopted by the Child Welfare Board, and adopt also the differentiation between Class A and Class B Counties. Chief Clerk stated that he has followed through_ th this and have directed this to all the involved departments. (Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Equibank - Redemption of C.D. # 22059 - ck. # 906556 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund )nes 1 MINUTE BOOK �79 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 l(Bills) approval: for payment. Principle Interest TOTAL $1, 459, 500.00 $ 9,425.94 $1,468, 925. 94 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C.D. # 1111, ck. # 561286 1974 Bond Issue Account Principle Interest TOTAL $2, 500, 000.00 $ 27, 552. 08 $2, 527, 552. 08 3. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement ck. #561297 - General Fund Account Principle Interest TOTAL $650, 000. 00 $ 361.11 $650, 361. 11 The following bills were presented to the Board for their consideration and 1. Industrial Appraisal Company - for the evaluation report as of January 1, 1975 - $685.00 2. William C. Porter - Re: Mingo Creek Park, Winkleblech Property- $ 76. 00 3. William C. Porter - Re: Supplemental payment for the acquistion of the Winkleblech Property at Mingo Creek Park - $450.00 4. Powers Regulator Company - per maintenance agreement for February billing for heating and ventilating equipment in the Courthouse - $789.00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be a Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Fayette County Commissioners - re: Ferry Commission - $13, 200. 00 Chief Clerk stated that in connection with this bill, Mr. Bigi was asked for a legal pinion on the manner on which this should be paid and he replied as follows: "As I have previously opinioned, I do not see any statutory authority for the creation of the Joint Ferry Commission or any statute defining its purposes or powers. It is my legal opinion that we should proceed by way of an authority which is a creature , of statute, which statute specifically defines its powers and purposes." "There is a serious question whether monies should be dispersed into the Commission in view of the above; and, in addition, no one on it is bonded." "If both Counties choose to proceed by way of a Commission, I would suggest that the best procedure for Washington County is to disperse the $23, 200 to Fayette County and not directly to the Commission." hairman suggested that the following resolution become part of official record: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE GRANT AS AUTH- ORIZED BY THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE LAW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington- and Fayette County Commissioners ou MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS have agreed by this Joint Resolution that the Board of Fayette County Commissioners will be the official applicant for a Mass Transportation Grant Application to, Ule 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: Chairman then recommended that on the basis of the opinion of Solicitor Bigi, the sum of $13, 200 be paid to the County of Fayette as our share of the monies that have been expend to date. Mr. Paluso stated that a good point in Mr. Bigi's opinion is that ultimately the funds are going to be dispersed by someone in the Ferry Commission and no one is bonded. Mr. Jones stated -that 1pee- thought it -would be up to Fayette County, as the applicant, to direct the Ferry Commission to have the members of that Board bonded. Mr. Paluso stated that the only thing Fayette County is is the applicant for the grant, which doesnt't make them responsible for what the Ferry Commission would disperse and their normal operations. Mr. Bigi stated that whoever is authorized to receive, deposit and sign the checks should be bonded. Mr. Bigi further stated that the money would be dispersed into the Commiss and someone from the Commission should be bonded. Mr. Jones stated that Mr. Bigi should advise Fayette County of this. Mr. Paluso asked if it would be proper to attach to the check a letter from Mr. Bigi stating that prior to the dispersing of any of these funds by the Ferry Commission, that the Board would require proof of bonding. Mr. Bigi stated that the Treasurer should be bonded and that he could call the Commission and get that taken care of immediately. Mr. Bigi stated that a letter attached to the check would protect us. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the amount of $13, 200 be approved for payment to the Fayette County Commissioners as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then presented an additional bill to the Board for approval of payment: 6. David E. Smith - Re: Group Home Study - $2, 280. 33 Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that this study has been approved by Judge Simmons and Timothy Harrison, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. Chief Clerk further stated that we have received the funds from the Commission and it is being held in.the Grants and Gifts Escr Account; the amount of the grant was $2, 500. Chief Clerk stated that it is recommended by Judge Simmons and Mr. Harrison that Mr. Smith's invoice be approved for payment. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bill in the am of $2, 280. 33 to David E. Smith be approved for payment. emarks : Mr. Paluso stated that he and Mr. Jones had a long discourse with Mr. McCarty from the State Juvenile Department about the Group Home. Mr. Paluso stated that he has not seen the study, but he is sure that it recommends a group home for Washington County. Mr. Pa stated that Mr. McCarty informed them that we are in an either /or situation - either we do get a group home or we will not receive any more funds. Mr. Paluso stated that he explained to him that our budget is already set and we don't know where we'd get the funds �d luso F_7 L 1 1 MINUTE BOOK r BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 11 now, and would they consider a committment on our, part for next year. Mr. Paluso stated that he didn't get an answer to this question. Mr. Whalen stated that he has received the data that we asked for and stated that a con- ference will' have to be arranged with Miss Abel, Judge Simmons and the Commissioners to resolve these matters. (Discussion was held.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then read a letter from the Greater Washington Area Parks and Recreation Commission addressed to the Commissioners which enclosed the "Greater Washington Area Parks and Recreation Commission, Inc. PROGRESS REPORT: 1972-73- 74. " Chief Clerk stated that he has a copy of this if anyone is interested in the report. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated February 10, 1975, from John L. Brunner, regarding the freeze of Real Estate Assessments for Senior Citizens. Mr. Brunner stated that he discussed the matter with the Legislative Reference Bureau in Harrisburg and they advised him that such a measure would have to be passed by two successive sessions of the Legislature and then the matter would have to be placed on the ballot for public referendum. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated February 13, 1975, from -the Mayor of Washington, George H. Stewart regarding the 1974-1975 Street Improve ment Program in the City of Washington. Said letter stated that the City is pursuing thi: project through a feasibility study prepared by the City Engineer and the Pennsylvania Economy League for a determining as to the best means of improving all City Streets in the most feasible and most economic manner. Said letter stated that preliminary estimat, indicate that five (5) million dollars will be involved in such a program; and therefore requested that the County Commissioners make every effort possible to insure that every dollar from liquid fuels monies that can be allocated to the City is allocated. Said letter also stated that they will send the Commissioners a copy bf the Street improvement Pro- gram report as soon as it is completed. Remarks: Chairman stated that the money that we committed last year was between 300, 000-400, 000 dollars, and we -,only have around $75, 000 - $100,000this year to disperse to the munici- palities. Chairman then -suggested that the Chief Clerk reply to the Mayor that we will take into consideration his plight, but we, too, are in a financial bind. Mr. Jones referred to the community block grants and stated that these roads maybe eligible for these grants. Mr. Whalen stated that if they put that into their program, he is sure that that is an -,- acceptable item. Chief Clerk stated that we have had other people come in interested in block grants on Liquid Fuels, and he advised them bf -.the situation that the best that they can hope for is A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS in 1975 would be that the County will have to administer the available funds on the allocati n system of population and mileage and that it would be strictly on the formula. Chief Cler then stated that they were not too well satisfied. Chief Clerk then stated that he received a letter from Louis Wilson, Chief IDomestic Relations Officer which stated that he is happy to report that said office has mace the transition into its new quarters with a minimum of confusion. Mr. Wilson stated that the support checks were mailed out without interruption, hearings were conducted, and all other work went on as usual. Said letter expressed their appreciation to all responsible for their move into the spacious and attractive office, and stated that they are confident that they will now be able to serve the public much more efficiently. Remarks: Chief Clerk also stated that the quarters in the Adult Probation Office are currently being painted by the building department and there will be some very minor renovations over there. Mr. Whalen stated that he has talked with the Judges and the Chief Probation Officer and there is not too much to be done there other than painting. Chief Clerk state that these minor renovations should be completed in --another two weeks, including their telephone service. Chief Clerk then read a copy of a letter dated February 11, 1975, from William P. Sember of the Planning Commission directed to William Underwood, Director of the Bureau of Mass Transit Systems, regarding PT-13, Restoration of Ferry Service, Washington and Fayette„ Counties. Chief Clerk then stated that some time ago, we received a request from a student at Beth -Center High School for county maps to be used in a school project. Said letter thanked the Commissioners for their cooperation. Chief Clerk then read a letter dated February 7, 1975, from the Borough of Deemston, thanking the Commissioners for their cooperat3.¢xr, and generous financial help in the recent reconstruction of the Hastings Road Bridge. Said letter also thanked the County Engineer's Office for their help in planning this project. Chief Clerk then read a letter dated February 14, 1975, from Wallover'',& Mitche Inc., which confirmed a recent phone conversation with Commissioner Flynn, during whict their office was instructed to notify the firm of Geo-Mechanics, Inc,, , that the Commiss had approved them to provide inspection service for the Extended Care Facility, Contract SP-1, Site Preparation Work. Remarks: Chairman stated that a question was raised whether or not it was the responsibility bf the Commissioners or the architects; whether it was part of the contract or not. Chair- man stated that this matter was referred to',the Solicitor and also got in touch with the architects, who concurred with the fact that it is the responsibility of the Commissioners. Chairman then stated that in correspondence from Wallover & Mitchell, they stated to the Commissioners that the firm of Geo-Mechanics would be available for the sum of approx- imately $3900. Chairman stated that they were notified rrlmediately based on the opinion from the Solicitor and the architects. Mr. Paluso stated that this will be billed separately from Wallover & Mitchell and that we should approve this bill when we receive it. �1, C E 1 MINUTE BOOK 53 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated February 14, 1975, fr the Office of the Auditor General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directed to Commissioner Flynn, stating that a representative of the Department of the Auditor Genera will appear in the Commissioners' Office on February 24, 1975, to audit the County's Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Account. 1 Chief Clerk then stated that he received a communication from United _States Senator Hugh Scott, referring for consideration an attached handwritten letter from a resident of McMurray, Pa., in which they complain about the conditions of the roads in that area. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that this is in Peters Township, so we should duplicate the letter and send it to them and advise Senator Scott of this. Chief Clerk then stated that he has received a public notice from the Depart- ment of the Army, Corps of Engineers, stating that notice was given that Equitable Gas Company, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, has made applicatio pursuant to Section 10 of the 1899 River and Harbor Act for permit to construct a sub- marine pipeline crossing under Ten Mile Creek, two miles upstream from its junction with the Monongahela River Mile 65.6, left bank, between the towns of Pitts Gas and Besco, Pennsylvania. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that the letter described what was to be done, Chief Clerk also stated that if it is two miles upstream from the Monongahela River, he didn't think it would affect the Ten Mile Park Area, but suggested that this letter be referred to Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Clay Graham, Land Acqusition Agent, to determine whether we are involved in this matter. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of an invitation from the Air Force Association, Joe Walker Chapter, Washington, Pa. Said letters invited the Commissioners to attend an informative program in memory of the anniversary of the birthday of the late Joseph A. Walker. Chief Clerk stated that the program will be held on February 21, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., at the Joe Walker Elementary School. Chief Clerk stated that at the last meeting, we had correspondence concerning a Civil Rights Compliance Program, and then informed the Board that there will be a meeting held on February 26, 1975, at 10:00 a.m. , in the Regional Office of the Governor' Justice Commission, Penn Beaver Hotel, Rochester, Pa., for this purpose. Chief Clerk stated that they would like to have a representative from Washington County attend this meeting. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that this would concern the Personnel Office. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that John Fantini, Personnel MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Director, be authorized to attend this meeting. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board that he has received the Management guidelines for the Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program. Chief Clerk stated that if anyone is interested, they are available for inspection. Chief Clerk then stated that in conjunction with{ -the program d the League of Women Voters, they have all been sworn in as volunteer registrars, and have submitted the following lists of places where they want to do registration work: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MON VALLEY AREA Friday, April 18 Monongahela Equibank 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6 :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Donora Muninipal Building 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 Charleroi, Montgomery Wards 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. April 9, 10 and 11 Charleroi Area High School ) Mon Valley Catholic High School ) Tentative - will Donora High School ) confirm by letter Monongahela High School ) LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE PETERS TOWNSHIP AREA Tuesday, April 1 Washington High School 10:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Peters Township High School 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Canon -McMillan High School 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception T: 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. High School Thursday, April 3 Friday & Saturday April 4 and 5 Friday & Saturday April 11 and 12 Trinity High School Chartiers -Houston High School Washington Mall Donaldson Crossroads 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. 10.00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Chief Clerk stated that he has a list of all the volunteers who have been sworn in as registrars, which should be approved and published. Remarks: Chairman suggested that this be turned over to the Election Department so they can set up the entire schedule of field registrations. Chairman then asked Mrs. Miller of the League of Women Voters of the Peters Township Area, if they have received permission from these different facilities to hold the regis- tration in their buildings. Mrs. Miller stated that she didn't know, but would find out. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a request from the Greater Canonsburg Area Senior Citizens Center, dated February 7, 1975. Said letter stated that the purpose of the letter was to notify the Board that their Center is required to have Fire and Safety IPrograms, Fire Drills, Evacuation Plans and trained personnel, as, rmadated by the State �J 1 85 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS through the Nutrition Act. Said letter then requested the assistance of ,George Coleman, Washington County Fire Marshal, in helping their Center to meet the requirements that are required. Remarks: Chairman then suggested that the Center be notified that Mr. Coleman is not -the Fire Marshal of the County - he is the Fire Marshal of County Buildings. Chairman also stated that Mr. Frizzie of the Washington County Volunteer Firemen's Association is the designated fire marshal of Washington County. Chairman stated that the Center should contact the fire chief in Canonsburg and he will contact Mr. Frizzie. Mr. Paluso stated that Metro Petrosky should also be notified and he could also work on this matter. New Business: Chairman stated that he and Mr. Whalen will be attending a. seminar in Harrisburg next week, and recommended that Mr. Crouse be appointed the Acting Chief Clerk from February 26 through February 28, 1975, inclusive. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Charles Crouse be appointed the Acting Chief Clerk from February 26 through February 28, 1975, inclusive, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman then informed the Board that he received a call from Mr. Janovich of the Pennsylvania Economy League, requesting a special meeting so that he may make a presentation to the Board as a result of the -Commissioners' request under date of Minute #116, dated April 25, 1974, stating that the Commissioners, in conjunction with the Controller's Office, requested that the League do an indepth study of the accounting record keeping system of the Controller's Office. Chairman then stated that as a result of this request, in Minute #119, under date of May 16, 1974, the Pennsylvania Economy League stated that they agreed to undertake this study in the Controller's Office. Chairman then stated that he will arrange a meeting for Tuedday, February 25, 1975, at 11:30 a.m. , for the specific purpose of having Mr. Janovich make this presentation. Solicitors: Assistant Solicitor Gilmore then presentdd to the Board a lease for the facilities to be used by the Manpower Office. Mr. Gilmore stated that the lease that he has drawn up is a five year lease with -an option to renew for five years at the same rate. Mr. Gilmore stated that this lease would terminate if the Manpower Program was dis- continued, and stated that he conferred with Mr. Piganell concerning this lease who was satisfied with it. Mr. Gilmore then .recommended that the lease be executed, but first submitted to the' lessor to sign, and then have the Commissioners sign it. 86 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board execute the lease for the Manpower Office as per above upon recommendation of Assistant Solicitor Gilmore. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No;, Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. - Mr. Gilmore then stated that when we buy a property during the year, the handling of the real estate taxes for the year we acquire the property, naturally following that, there are no taxes. Mr. Gilmore stated that there are several properties that have not been straightened out; Mr. Porter closed them and got money from the people as their share of that year. Mr. Gilmore stated that we should acknowledge receipt, deposits this check payable to the County in the amount of $75.01 and then -,pay the taxes on these three properties for the year involved. Remarks: Chairman stated that this is part of the agreement and has been pending for some time. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County deposit the check in the amount of $75.01 to be used for paying the taxes on the said three properties as per above upon recommendation of Assistant Solicitor Gilmore. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Tax Refunds) Assistant Solicitor Gilmore then presented the following five (5) tax refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication of over-paymer of real estate or personal property taxes: (1) Eldridge Laurence (1974 County Tax) 700 Wilmington Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton ---Deed Book Reference: 1209-1264 District Number: 12--Section Number: 11--Parcel Number: 1264 Amount: $32.49 (2) Margaret Wozolek (1974 County Tax) R. D. # 1 Daisytown, PA 15427 District: West Pike Run Township --Deed Book Reference: 1402-0154 District Number: 700--Section Number: 9--Parcel Number: 25 Amount: $.54 (3) Mrs. Margaret Urick (1974 County Tax) 646 Park Street California, PA 15419 District: Claifornia--Deed Book Reference: None listed District Number: 080--Section Number: 18--Parcel Number: 25 - Amount: $26.31 I 1 MINUTE B❑❑K 87 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS n C 1 (4) First Federal Savings & Loan Association (1974 County Tax) 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin --Deed Book Reference: 1337-0832 District Number: 59--Section Number: 8-8--Parcel Number: 1 Amount: $.54 (5) Equibank N. A., for Eugene W. and Nancy Ermlick (1974 County Tax) P.O. Box 3390 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 District: Stockdale--Deed Book Reference: 1227-Ok79 District Number: 62--Section Number: 4--Parcel Number: 27 Amount: $32.76 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Gilmore then presented to the Board a redemption deed for property in Centerville Borough owned by Annie Selestow. Mr. Gilmore then recomme that the Board pass the appropriate resolution and execute the deed to reconvey the Ito Annie Selestow. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the I redemption deed to reconvey the property to Annie Selestow as per above recommendation of Assistant Solicitor Gilmore. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi then stated that he has prepared a lease with respect to the Senior Citizens Center in Monongahela. Mr. Bigi stated that the property owners are Roger and Gena Lami; said property is located at 169 West Main Street, Monongahela. Mr. Bigi stated that the lessees are Washington County and the Mon Valley United Health Services, because the Health Services are going to pick up part of the rent. Mr. Bigi stated that the term of the lease will begin on April 1, 1975 and will end on December 31, 1975, continuing on a yearly basis. Solicitor Bigi stated that the rental is $175 per month and the United Health Services share of the rent will be $80 and the County's will be $95. Mr. Bigi also stated that the lease is subject to terminate at the discretion of the County upon notice to the lessor. Mr. Bigi stated that this lease is the same type that the Commissioners have executed in the past, and recommended that the Board execute the lease. Remarks: Chairman stated that this lease is agreeable to all patties concerned. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the lease with the Senior Citizens Center of Monongahela as per above recommendation of :)f Solicitor Bigi. 88 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR.. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi then stated that he talked with Mr. Eberly, Assistant Solicitor of Fayette k-_ounty regarding the Ferry Commission. Mr. Bigi stated that Fayette County is presently conducting title searches on about two or three parcels of ground, and we are conducting searches on the property in Washington County. Solicitor Bigi stated that he has also prepared an agreement which he gave to the Ferry Commission to turn over to the property owners for their review and suggestions. Solicitor Bigi then stated that Michael Kuhar is stripping in the Bentleyville Township area and would like permission to use one of the bridges there. Solicitor Bigi stated that he has talked with Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer, concerning the bridge, and then discussed this with Mr. Kuhar. Mr. Bigi stated that the parties who are stripp have to be either bonded or they have to furnish a certificate of insurance sufficiently protecting the County in case of damage. Mr. Bigi stated that Mr. Kuhar has furnished an insurance, -policy insuring the trucker for the amount of $300, 000. Mr. Bigi discussed this with Mr. Tenaglia and he stated that this is sufficient. Solicitor Bigi then recommei that the Board permit them to haul over our bridge in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Michael Kuhar be permitted to haul over said bridge in Washington County as per above upon recommendation of Solicitor Bigi. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jones then stated that on February 14, 1975, in conjunction with the meeting that was held with the West Penn Power Company, Bell Telephone, the utility companies and the Civil Defense Office, a meeting will be held on February 26, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., at the Civil Defense Headquarters, in regards to the storm emergency. Mr. Jones stated that, in addition to the Civil Defense Office, the West Penn Power Company, Bell Telephor and interested county employees were also invited to attend this meeting. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: I February 20 J. 1975 1 AT CHIEF CLERK 7