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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 161 - 4-3-1975 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE ■■ �43 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 Minute No. 161 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 3, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following mem- bers being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present: Chief Clerl and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Dave Baker of The Daily Notes; Jay Mitchell of WJPA; Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mr. John W. Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and Associates; Mr. John Drake of the Senior Citizens Center; Mr. Bob Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Mr. Roland Bourke and Mr. Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG; and Mr. Jerry Kolanic of WWVA. Meeting called to order 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. 160, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 160 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports - None Special Order of Business - Redevelopment Authority Mr. Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority made a special presentation to the Board of Commissioners in reference to the Monongahela Business District Urban Renewal Area. After his presentation and a short discussion, Mr. Whalen read the following resolution RESOLUTION CF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monongahela has certified the area known as Monongahela Business District Urban Re- newal Area a description of which is attached hereto, and WHEREAS, The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington desires to undertake the development of said area, and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington wishes to obtain financial assistance from the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-four Thousand, Four Hun- dred Ninety-four ($264, 494) Dollars, and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington has prepared the attached Application for Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form DCA-20; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington be and is authorized to file the attached i44 M11NUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Application for Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form DCA-20; for a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-four Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety-four ($264, 494) Dollars, in order to further the redevelopment program. And it is further resolved that the redevelopment area as certified by the Planning Com- mission is hereby approved for redevelopment. And it is further resolved that the housing needs of Monongahela can best be met by the expenditure of State funds allocated under the Housing and Redevelopment Law of 1949, as amended, in the clearance of slums and the redevelopment of blighted areas. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the above resolution as pre- sented by Mr. Bourke. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Further discussion on the resolution was held. ) d Business - None Correspondence: (Bills) s: Mr. Whalen informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Services - for the month of December 1974 - ck. #95-488086 - $4, 998. 37 2. Amanati & Tucci - Return premium under Workmen's Compensation ck. #14693 - Manpower Acct. - $2, 300. 00 3. Educational Programs Diocesan School Board of Pittsburgh, Inc. Refund for summer program - ck. #1485 - Manpower Acct. - $12, 446. 88 4. Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - one month advance for Senior Citizen Center operation - ck. #551 - $1, 447. 00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of the following 1. Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. - General inspection of construction for a new Jefferson Avenue Bridge over Chartiers Creek in the Borough of Canonsburg - $1, 144. 97 2. The Daily Herald - Advertisement for Resident Inspector - $24. 00 3. The Observer -Reporter - Advertisement for Resident Inspector - $31. 50 4. The Daily Notes - Advertisement for Resident Inspector - $24. 00 5. Washington -Greene MH/MR Program - for the quarter of October 1, 1974 through December 31, 1974 - $16, 526.41 6. Engelhardt -Power and Associates, Inc. - for professional services performed - Cross Creek Flood Control Project - $2, 918. 75 7. Anderson Transfer - services for moving the library - $1, 479. 00 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L 1 1 Mr. Whalen then requested the approval of the following public notice: PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that Washington County prohibits, in all public services and all public services areas, discrimina- tion against persons because of their age, sex, race, color, religious creed, ancestry or national origin. . Whalen then stated that this covers the two (2) extended care facilities and the general oyment of the County. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the advertisement of the above -mentioned public notice. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen advised the Board of a request from the Redevelopment Authority for s in the amount of $22, 250. 00. Mr. Whalen stated that this was brought up before the Boar long time ago; and the matter was investigated further and found that this is in connection with resolution passed by the Board of County Commissioners on February 1, 1974. It involves e grant from the Department of Community Affairs to the Redevelopment Authority for the roper utilization of revenue sharing and other federal and state grants. The State has already their share of $81, 608. 80 contingent upon the provision of a grant of $22, 250. 00 from the and of Commissioners for the County. Mr. Whalen recommended that the Board authorize ment since it was part of the contractual arrangement adopted by the Board. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing payment of $22, 250. 00 per above based on the County's participation in the Community Development Administrative ssistance State Demonstration Program, Project R-644. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen informed the Board that we have been advised by the Pennsylvania Pu tility Commission that the public hearing in connection with the Hi Point Plan of Lots in Cali- ornia, Washington County, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 1975, at 0:00 a. m. has been postponed indefinitely. Mr. Whalen further stated that our representative t the Planning Commission has been so advised. Mr. Whalen read a copy of a letter dated March 31, 1975, from Clay Graham, Land cquisition Agent, directed to Harold J. Stritzinger, Cross Creek Township Supervisor, in ref- rence to the possible abandonment of LR, 62035. Mr. Graham informed Mr. Stritzinger that on ch 27, 1975, Washington County entered into a contract with the Engelhardt -Power engine xfi MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS m to do a full and complete feasibility study of the above -mentioned problem. Mr. Graham ther stated that once this feasibility study is completed, a meeting will be arranged with the Cross Creek Township Supervisors and the citizens to hopefully reach a conclusion. Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a request from Miss Louise Abel to attend the spring eting of the Pennsylvania Council of County Child Welfare Administrators to be held on April 0 and 11, 1975, at the Host Inn, Harrisburg, PA. Mr. Whalen stated that this is a budgetary tem. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing Miss Louise Abel to attend aid meeting as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen advised the Board of a letter dated March 26, 1975, from Robert L. Zeman, Special Counsel for the Chartiers Flood Control Project, directed to McDonald Associates in reference to Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project - Spang Industries, Inc. Mr. Zeman stated that the original of the enclosed Grant from Spang Industries, Inc. , was submitted to the County of Washington; and Spang is dissatisfied with the descriptions and the calculated area. Mr. Zeman also stated that we have always felt that the descriptions were vague but we realize t the best description would require an on -ground survey; but the County does not wish to this expenditure unless a condemnation proceedings would require it. Clay Graham and Adamski of Spang have come up with what might be an acceptable alternative - a "Calcu- ated" metes and bounds description based on McDonald Associates' plot. . Whalen explained that Spang Industries is not satisfied with the descriptive terms and that . Zeman is requesting McDonald Associates to get in touch with Spang Industries to try and iron out the descriptive terms they they want used in the easement. Mr. Flynn stated that is not satisfied with the manner in which the boundary lines are described. Further discussion held, and it was decided that Mr. Zeman should contact Spang Industries to see exactly t they would accept. Mr. Whalen stated that Mr. Sember of the Planning Commission had an inquiry from T alley Independent. They will be running a progress edition later on this month, and they q a $300. 00 price for a full -page advertisement in this edition. Mr. Sember is requesting direction from the Board as to whether or not they want to participate in this progress edition. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, authorizing Mr. Sember to place a full- e advertisement in The Valley Independent as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. n 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK JL47 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L E Mr. Whalen read a letter dated March 18, 1975, from J. F. Dwyer, Director, Department of Labor and Industry directed to the Washington County Home Women's Building which stated that the "Statement of Deficiences and Plan of Correction, " signed March 3, 1975, is not acceptable for the following reasons: Provider did not respond to Statement of Deficienci Mr. Dwyer stated that Washington County has the right to appeal to the Industrial Board and that this appeal should be presented to the Industrial Board within thirty (30) days from receipt of this letter. Mr. Whalen then presented background information on this particular subject. He stated that in reply to the Department of Labor and Industry's letter on their recent state- ment of deficiencies and plans for correction, it was pointed out to the Department that the County is in the process of expending over $7 million to correct all of the deficiencies in both of the institutions. Mr. Whalen further stated that we requested that they give us an extension or the necessary relief from these provisions because it only meant that the County would have to spend an additional $40, 000 - $100, 000 to make the repairs which the Department is talking about; and this money would have to come from the fund that is set aside to construct the new facility. Mr. Whalen: Obviously, the Department of Labor and Industry has rejected our plea. They say that if a new plan is not completed and submitted, the Department will have to initiate a show cause action. I would interpret that to mean that a closing order would be the next move by the Department of Labor and Industry as far as the Women's Facility is concerned. Further discussion was held. Mr. Flynn asked whether the Department takes into consideration the money we have already spent, the money we anticipate to spend, etc. Mr. Whalen replied that up until now, their argument with the County has been that the County has not evidenced good faith by entering into the necessary contracts by construction of a new facility. Mr. Whalen further. stated that that is no longer a valid argument on their part. He commented that the extended care facility is well underway, everyone is ready to move, and the construction plan has been approved. Mr. Whalen recommended that the County do file the objection for the reason stated - good faith has been exhibited. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board do file this appeal as per above. (Further discussion was held. ) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen then read a letter dated March 19, , 1975, from the Department of Public Welfare directed to Mr. John Showalter, Administrator, Washington County Home for Women, which informed Mr. Showalter that the Department is unable to issue the facility a Medical es. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Assistance Program Intermediate Care Facility Agreement. Letter further stated that the Department of Labor and Industry has not recommended certification of this facility in the Program for failure to submit an acceptable "Plan of Correction" for Life Safety Code Stan- dards. Letter also stated that effective April 18, 1975, said facility will no longer be eligible to receive payments under the Medical Assistance Program for intermediate care provided to Medical Assistance patients. Letter further stated that Washington County has the right to appeal within thirty (30) days of the date of said letter. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board file an appeal in the above case. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Authorization to Advertise) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for the demolition of the G. B. U. building located next to the old Donaldson Supply property in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania; said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a.m., Local Prevailing Time, Thursday, , 1975, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen advised that Mr. Flynn had directed a memorandum to Mr. Mascara, Controller, relative to the 1974 Controller's Annual Report. Mr, Whalen read Mr. Mascara's reply dated April 2, 1975. In reply to your memorandum dated March 31, 1975, concerning the Controller's Annual Report for 1974, please be advised that I have requested and received an extension for filing this report until Tuesday, April 15, 1975 - copy attached, Mr. Whalen stated that attached to Mr. Mascara's memorandum was a copy of a court order signed by Judge Sweet extending the date to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 15, 1975. Mr. Whalen stated the next issue was the case of Andrew Dezack, Stanley Brovey and BlancheColeman, who were formerly employed by the Court, Mr. Whalen then read a copy of a letter signed by President Judge, Charles G. Sweetdated March 27, 1975, addressed to Mr. Malcolm L. Morgan, County Treasurer and Mr, Frank Mascara, Controller, L 0 MINUTE BOOK .149 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 You have in your possession my letter of October 23, 1973, directing you not to pay Mr. Brovey and an Administrative Regulation In Re: Stanley Brovey dated the 16th of November 1973. These are now inoperative. Of course you understand that my orders were to prevent you from paying Brovey as a judicial or court -related employee because we discharged him as Court Duty Officer on or about the 12th of January 1973,,, _The Salary -Board of January 18, 1973, consisting of Flynn, Jones, Paluso, Elish and Curran, J. , voted to engage Carl Sperl as Court Duty Officer and Sperl was shortly thereafter replaced by Thomas Mears. Brovey has not worked for the courts since that date and as everyone knows, our position was upheld by a unanimous Supreme Court. If, however, the Washington County Board of Commissioners chooses to pay Mr. Brovey as their employee, not as the court's employee, I would have no right or standing under these circumstances to direct you not to pay him, and any new check presented to you representing payment to Brovey as a Commissioners' employee should be handled by you in due course, without reference to the instruments hereinabove cited. Nothing herein contained directs you to do anything. We only withdraw a direction. This letter has the approval of my colleagues, DiSalle, Gladden, Hanna and Simmons, J. J. Further discussion was held and the Chair recommended approval of payment to these people and it would be determined from the Solicitor just how ,payment should be made, whethe: or not they would be classified as employees of the Court or employees of the Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Flynn- approving payment of Andrew Dezack, Stanley Brovey and Blanche Coleman as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones.- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Noy; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. _ - Mr, Whalen then referred to the Speers Site which is known as the Morgan Tract. Mr. Whalen stated that all of the legal documentation has been completed and that Mr. Gilm advised him that the only item left is authorizing payment of $125, 000 to the Greater Charleroi Industrial Development Corporation. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board authorize payment of $125, 000 as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen then read a letter from the Department of Military Affairs dated March 31, 1975, from Ken- ne-th R.• Lamison, which stated that: The Bureau of Veterans Services of, the Department of Military Affairs in coordination with the Department of Education and the Commissioner of Correctional Institutions, has implemented an out.-rO66h program for veterans in state correctional institutions. Our goal is to be of service to every eligible veteran and more importantly their families. MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS c The purpose of tie program is to inform veterans of the numerous benefits available and to better equip them through education and training to acquire the knowledge and skills that are necessary to make the transition readily within society. One of our staff will contact your County Director for Veterans Affairs in the near future to discuss the program. Mr. Whalen stated that Mr. La.mison would like the authorization to contact our Veterans Bureau, Specifically, Mr. Elmer Obitko, Director, The Chair advised that this does not need formal action and asked Mr. Whalen to notify Mr. Lamison by letter that his request is granted and forward a copy of said letter to Mr. Obitko. Mr. Whalen advised receipt of a Project Notification and Review Acknowledgement from the Pennsylvania State Clearinghouse, Governor's Office, Office of the Budget for Community Development in Washington County. Said letter acknowledged receipt on March 21, 1975, of our PNRS .Letter of Intent or materials that said clearinghouse may use as such, and perhaps other information relative to the, above project. This Letter of Intent has been distributed to a number of State agencies; other summary -type materials received or which you may care to forward to the State Clearinghouse will be made available to any State agency expressing interest in this project. Mr. Flynn stated that no action.is necessary on this matter, Mr. Whalen read a letter from the McDonald Free Library Association dated March 29, 1975, which was a letter of appreciation for the check for $500. 00 which repre- sented the 1974 allocation to the library. Mr. Whalen stated that the Election Office had received a request from. Hopewell Township requesting that a field registration day be set for April 14, 1975. Mr. Whalen further advised that the 14th is open and with the approval of the Board can be scheduled. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr, Paluso , approving field registration on April 14, 1975, in Hopewell Township. Roll call vote taken: < Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen brought to the Board's attention an electric service agreement from West Penn Power, They requested that this agreement be executed in which West Penn will engineer and furnish the electric service for the new Extended Care Facility.. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board execute the West Penn Power Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. E F Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK J.51 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS LJ Mr. Whalen stated that Mr. Bard Judy of Soil• Conservation District advised him of a public meeting being held in connection with the environmental assessment of the Harmon Creek Watershed. The meeting will be held at the Smith Township Building at Cherry Valley on Monday, April 7, 1975 at 9:30 a.m. This relates to the National Environmental Policy Act. New Business: Mr. Whalen informed the Board of the dedication of the new Jefferson Avenue Bridge in Canonsburg. The date has been set for Thursday, April 24, 1975, at 10:30 A.M. Mr. Whalen stated that inasmuch as that happens to be on a Thursday, it will be necessary to reschedule the weekly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to.Wednesday, April 23, 1975, at 10:00 A. M. The Chair entertained the motion that the Board adopt Wednesday, April 23, 1975, at 10:00 A. M , as the regular meeting date because of the dedication of the new bridge. above. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board adopt this date as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn brought to the Board's attention the fact that Mr. Metro Petrosky had resigned as of last Tuesday, March 25, 1975. Mr, Flynn recommended the name of Anthony Luppino to be the Executive Director of Adult Welfare Services of Washington County effective April 14, 1975. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Paluso that Mr. Anthony Luppino be appointec Executive Director, Adult Welfare Services due to the resignation of Mr. Metro Petrosky. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Gilmore presented the following tax refund to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following Tax Refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax, 1. Indian Spring Rod and Gun Club Marcel A. Chauvet R. D. #3 Box 41 McDonald, Pa. 15057 (1974 County Tax) District: Cross Creek Deed Book Reference: 1130-0389 District Number: 210 Section Number: 7 Parcel Number: 7 Amount: $ 8. 31 �52 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS l R oll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gilmore stated that he had a request from the Peters Township Volunteer Fire Department stating that they had purchased a small piece of land in a county tax sale. It Iturns out, after an extensive title investigation, that there really was no land to be sold. They fare requesting the return of their money. Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board authorize (the return of their money. He recommended that the Board authorize a check to be drawn in the amount of $645.00. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board authorize the Iissuance of a check in the amount of $645.00 to Peters Volunteer Fire Department. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The last item presented by Mr. Gilmore was the request from Columbia Gas for (the right of way to attach their gasline to the Jefferson Avenue Bridge. Mr. Gilmore stated Ithat he attached to this request a supplemental list of conditions relating that the cost and (maintenance of this gasline be at the expense of Columbia Gas Company. (Further discussion was held). Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Paluso that Columbia Gas be given the Iright of way to use their gasline on the Jefferson Avenue Bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - 1'es. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned, THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: April 3 AT CHIEF CLERK sz . 1975