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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 166 - 5-8-1975 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK '193 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 166 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 8, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioner Jones, Paluso and Flynn, Also being present Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Solicitor Gilmore; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Robert Umstead and Joe Speers of the Redevelopment Authority; John Cadez of Englehardt and Power Associates; William Watson and Barbara Roop of Pittsburgh Flexicore; Beaver Perkins and Kate Podvia of Volunteers -In -Probation; John Stevens of the Observer Reporter; Jay Mitchell of WJPA; John Drake of the Senior Citizens Center; Harry McVeigh and Jack Conway of Spancrete Northeast; Earl Bugaile of WKEG; and Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters. Meeting called to order and roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones -- Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions" or omissions to Minute No. 165, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that Minute No. 165 be approved Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Reports: Special Order of Business: A. Redevelopment Authority B. Jack Conway - Spancrete Corporation (A. Redevelopment Authority) Mr. Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented a resolution to the Board authorizing the submission of the Community Development Program under the Urban County Provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Mr. Umstead stated that public hearings were held on February 3rd, 28th and May 5th to provide for citizen comments and input into the development program. Application has been completed; and the Redevelop- ment Authority is prepared to submit it, pursuant to the public hearing held on May 5th, to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Umstead then proceeded to read said resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AND FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE JAL 94 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to communities in the elimination or prevention of slums or urban blight, or activities which will benefit low and moderate income families, or other urgent community development needs; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington has prepared and submitted a proposed application for community development, said application having been duly reviewed and considered, together with supporting documentation which took into account blight in the County, needs of low and moderate income families, environmental factors, fiscal considerations, and the maintenance of local effort in community development activities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON: 1. That the Community Development Program and Application are hereby in all respects approved. The Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to file a copy of said program and application with the minutes of this meeting. 2. That it is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of community development activities with Federal financial assistance. under Title 1, including those relating to (a) the relocation of site occupants, (b) the prohibition of discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin and other assurances as set forth on HUD Form 7015. 12. . 3. That the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Board is authorized to file an application for financial assistance to carry out the Community Development Program and act as the authorized representative of the County of Washington. 4. That the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Board is hereby authorized to provide such assurances and/or certifications as required by the Housing and Community Develop- ment Act of 1974, and any supplemental or revised data which HUD may request in connection with its review of the Application and including any revision necessary to bring the Application into con- formity with HUD's final basic grant amount for the County. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt said resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Umstead and Mr. Speers left the meeting. ) (B. Jack Conway - Spancrete Corporation) Mr. Flynn read an excerpt from the April 23rd regular Board meeting in reference to the Extended Care Facility. Chairman stated that McAnallen Brothers was contacted and a letter was sent to Mr. Watson of Pittsburgh Flexicore Company under date of April 25th. Said letter read as follows: Dear Mr. Watson: SUBJECT: New Extended Care Facility Primarily, I want to clarify the position of the Majority County Commis- sioners, Mr. Jones and myself, in that in good conscience we employed a reputable and competent architectural firm to plan and design this new facility; their plans have been approved by all applicable agencies, legally MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS advertised for bidding; and the various contracts were awarded to the lowest bidders who also were determined to be fully responsible. This is all a matter of public record. Sometime ago, our Mr. Whalen personally advised you that the Majority Commissioners would not enter into discussions relative to specifications, that ,such matters were rightfully to be handled exclusively with the archi- tects / engineers. In reviewing the material distributed at our Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 1975, we note pertinent correspondence dated from March 31, 1975 up to April 21, 1975. Yet excluding my phone conversation with your brother and your conversation with Mr. Whalen, neither Mr. Jones nor I were apprised of any part of this unfortunate matter. I can assume that you appealed to Senator Murphy for assistance since we have a copy of his letter of April 10, 1975, addressed to your brother, which I must state is grossly inaccurate. All of the foregoing seriously considered, we must return to the basic set of facts: 1. The Architects/Engineers developed the plans and material specifications. 2. All bidders were fully aware of the specifications and bid accordingly. 3. All contractors had the full right to submit alternate and comparable material for approval by the Architect. This was apparently done by McAnallen Bros and sub- sequently rejected by the Architect. 4. Mr. Waller of McAnallen Bros. states they do not consider this rejection as being arbitrary on the part of the Architects. Since the Contractor, McAnallen Bros., is satisfied at this time, it would be sheer folly on our part to interfere with the decision of the Architect / Engineers. We appreciate your position and that of your employees in this instance; however, in view of the foregoing, we must accept and fully respect the recommendations of Wallover and Mitchell, Inc. Very truly yours, / s / Michael R. Flynn As a result of that letter, the following reply was received from Mr. Watson dated April 29, 19 Dear Mr. Flynn: We have your letter of April 25, 1975, and would like to comment on it as follows: 1. The point of our presentation last Wednesday seems to have gone by the board. We were talking about the 98% of the total precast concrete called for by the Architects' drawings and specifications. In paragraph (a) of Mr. Mitchell's letter of April 3, 1975, he said: "(a) The eight (8) inch depth Flexicore is adequate for those areas where eight (8) inch Spancrete is called for on the Drawings. " This could hardly be considered a "rejection" as you state in paragraph 3 of your letter. 2. Further quoting from Mr. Mitchell's letter (paragraphs (b) and (c): I'M The deck proposed for the Mechanical Room Roof (Spandeck, ten (10) inch or twelve (12) inch depth) is not capable of spanning the required distance and support the required roof equipment and openings. V5. --W- '196 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS I'M Attached is a copy of an unsigned letter from Mr, Richard M. Phillips, Structural Engineer, which verifies the above conclusions. " Evidently Mr. Mitchell did not read the calculations submitted with Mr. Phillips' letter, as they in fact show that Spancrete, not Spandeck, is overstressed at prestress transfer. Thus, paragraphs (b) and (c) contradict themselves. 3. Also in Mr. Mitchell's letter he states, "we cannot permit additional time to be spent, " but twenty-two (22) days had elapsed between his letter of April 3rd and your letter of April 25t1 at which time the subcontract had not yet been given to Spancrete Northeast. We find it hard to believe that McAnallen Bros, is "satisfied at this time, " as you state and yet would take this long a period of time to consummate a subcontract when Mr. Mitchell indicated that time was of the essence, 4. At the conclusion of our part of your meeting last Wednesday, you indicated that you would discuss the matter with the Architects. From your letter it appears that you discussed the situation with McAnallen Bros, instead, or rather had Mr. Whalen contact them. It was our contention that the Architects were arbitrary and contradictory, and had nothing whatsoever to do with McAnallen Bros, 5. Although, as you stated at the meeting last Wednesday, you are committed to Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. , there is no feasible reason not to ask, or suggest at least, that Flexicore be awarded a subcontract for the 98% of the total precast concrete, and if the Architects don't agree have them submit a valid reason. To the best of our knowledge, there has never been any question, either by the Architects or their Engineer, or by McAnallen for that matter, that Flexicore was not adequate for the bulk of the precast concrete involved in this project. 6. Perhaps if you had been more sympathetic towards the people of Washington County when you spoke with Mr. Robert Watson on March 18, 1975, this situation could have been avoided We feel it was fortunate for us that Mr. Paluso was sympathetic to those he represents. We are quite sure the public feels the County Commissioners should look after their own (the people of Washington County) the same as we are trying to look after our own (employees of Flexicore and related companies). Perhaps there is something about the whole situation you don't fully understand. If this is a possibility, we would be glad to meet with you and Mr. Jones and Mr. Paluso at your convenience. Yours truly, /s/ William H. Watson Vice President & General Manager (Dave Daniels entered the meeting. ) Chairman stated that contrary to what was read, both McAnallen Brothers and Wallover and Mitchell were contacted. Chairman stated that he has a letter to substantiate this. It was further added that Spancrete be allowed to present their position to the Board. Chairman restated there is no point in the Board of County Commissioners executing a contract/agree- ment unanimously and engaging the service of an architect/engineer if the Board is not going to rely on their services. Mr. Jack Conway, Division Manager of Spancrete Corporation, and Mr. Harry McVeigh presented their position on the Extended Care Facility in reference to the April 23rd meeting, Mr. Conway referred to various sections of the excerpt. Said excerpt stated that McAnallen Brothers were directed by Wallover and Mitchell, project architect and engineer, to deal with Spancrete. In all the letters Mr. Conway had reviewed, he stated there was no indicat �1 u P that the architects directed the general contractor to buy anything, Mr. Conway stated this is an inappropriate decision for any architect/engineer to take. The architect and engineer MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C L C have taken the position that the project should be built out of materials that not only meet the specification but are structurally sound for the building. Ta this end, a number of products were submitted to the architect for his review. The architect did review these products to determine whether or not they met the 'specificationp, *whether or not it was a satisfactory substitute. Architects reject materials that cannot do the job. The door was for other products to be submitted for approval but none met the specifications. Spancrete was the only company that could do the job. Mr. Conway again referred to the excerpt in reference to Mr. Phillips' statement that his conclusion was that approximately 98% of the total floor and roof area involved could be supplied with Flexicore's system and has been proven equal to Spancrete. Materials for the remaining two percent (2%) could not be supplied by either firm which would mean r reengineeri as stated by Mr. Phillips. Mr, Conway stated that three (3) other registered professional engineers (one from the state of Ohio, one from the state of New York and one from the state of Pennsylvania) reviewed -the calculations and found that Spancrete products, structurally, can do 100% of the job. (Further discussion was held, Jerry Kolanic entered the meeting. ) Mr. Conway -stated that this issue has caused a considerable delay in the work. He added that the community of Washington needs this facility desperately and also are looking forward to having the building completed on schedule to meet their needs. Mr. Conway added that he was distressed that the labor unions took sides on such an issue. Mr. Conway further added that the labor unions should have remained neutral. Mr. Flynn asked if Spancrete was a subsidiary of a Pennsylvania Corporation. Mr, Conway replied that Spancrete is owned by the Penn Dixie Cement Corporation, which is a corporation of the state of Pennsylvania, Mr, Paluso asked if "what Mr. Phillips stated as his professional opinion, was incorrect." Mr. Conway replied that this is a situation where'three (3) experts are in agreement and one, Mr.).Phillips, is not. (Further discussion was held. ) Mr, Flynn stated that at the last meeting held a member from the Teamsters Union apologized for taking sides in this issue. Chairman also noted that the representatives from 'the labor unions stated that they were invited for breakfast; they did not invite the others in attendance for breakfast. He further stated that-he_never used a human being or the man's livdli'hood` to exploit them for the sake of a political arena and that is what is taking place. If people from the County of Washington could be employed, the Board would certainly do so but this Board does not dictate policy, Mr. Paluso stated that the question asked on April 23rd was "Is it possible to buy locally or not? If not, what was the reason? Chairman stated that communications dated April loth had been received from Senator Austin J. Murphy addressed to Robert Patterson, IV I98 MINUTE _■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Having been advised of your phone call, I investigated the Elderly Care Facility you made reference to. This care facility is one that was designed and contracted for by the County Commissioners of Washington County. Regrettably, the two majority Commissioners, Mr, Flynn and Mr. Jones, saw fit to employ an out of county architect and after the bids were received, let the bids to a firm that is not located in our county or state. It is my understanding that Commissioner Paluso voted against the hiring of the architect and the awarding of the contract. Under law, the County Code provides that two of the three commissioners are necessary to approve bids of this nature. I fully agree with you that our commissioners should be more discerning in granting professional as well as construction contracts to local firms whenever possible. There is little or nothing, however, that can be done to prevent them from exercising their prerogatives, if they see fit to deny local firms from participating in the project. I, too, have been dissatisfied by that decision and have openly expressed my criticism regarding the matter and commend you for doing likewise. Very truly yours, / s / Austin J. Murphy Chairman made comments about various sections of the letter that did not make a great deal of sense to him. Chairman again stated that the Board did`_nut-have any knowledge of this letter until the 23rd of April and if Senator Murphy was dissatisfied, he did not notify anyone except Mr. Patterson. Mr. Conway stated that construction is a business that is wide open competition. Mr. Flynn noted that this project is being funded 100% by the Federal"Government and if any con- tractor from any state desires to bid on it that is their prerogative. Mr. Flynn noted that if the time ever came that he would have to exploit human beings for the sake of a political arena then he prefers to lose the election because he does not use people, Mr. Paluso stated that the particular remakk was not at all timely and it was not made in that vein, (Further discussion was held). Mr. Paluso stated that it was the architect who was rejecting the material, not Mr. Conway, nor Mr; Flynn nor himself. And Mr, Paluso stated that he still has not heard any reason why one product is favored over another. Mr. Flynn added that Mr. Phillips stated that both Spancrete and Ftexicore meet only 98%. Mr. McVeigh stated that Wallover and Mitchell hired a structural engineer who has reviewed the calculations from various companies and found that all can do 98% but only one company can do 100% and this happens to be Spancrete. Chairman stated that in the future construction of the building, the Board is going to depend on the architect and engineer to advise the Chairman just what course of action to take. Chairman stated that for clarification purposes Spancrete Corporation is stating that they meet 100% of the qualifications. 11:00 A. M. Opening of Bids for (a) Demolition of the G. B. U. Building located next to Donaldson Supply Company property (b) Demolition of Structures located on Donaldson Supply (A) Demolition of GBU Building 1. Sherwood Builders, Inc. 121 Wilhaven Road McMurray, Pa. 15317 Amount of Bid:$ 1700. 00 Bid bond in the amount of $170. 00 with the Peerless Insurance Company, Keene New Hampshire, accompanied the bid.,', 2. William H. Miller P.O. Box 553 Washington, Pa. 15301 1 1 Amount of Bid: $775.00 Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied the bid. MINUTE BOOK 199 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA S MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 3. Tri State Salvage Co, Inc. R. D #2, Box 247A Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 Amount of Bid: $1395. 00 Bid bond in the amount of $400. 00-with,the American Institute of Architects, Wash- ington, D. C. accompanied the bid. The Chair recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder subject to Mr. Gilmore's perusal and approval. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board award the bid to the lowest bidder as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones -Yes; Mr. Paluso-Yes; Mr. Flynn. -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (B) Demolition of all structures on Donaldson Supply Property 1. Sherwood Builders, Inc. 121 W ilhaven Road McMurray, Pa. 15317 Amount of Bid: $6, 000. 00 Bid bond in the amount of $60D. 00 with the Peerless Insurance Company, Keene, New Hampshire, accompanied the bid. 2. Tri State Salvage Co. , Inc. R. D. #2, Box 247A Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 Amount of bid: $1, 795. 00 Bid bond in the amount of $40D. 00 with the American Institute of Architects, Washington, D. C. accompanied the bid, 3. William H. Miller P.O. Box 553 Washington, Pa. 15301 Amount of bid: $1975. 00 Certified check in the amount of $200. 00 accompanied the bid. Chair recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder subject to Solicitor Gilmore's perusal and approval. above. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board award the bid as per Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc, - for Senior Citizens Program - quarterly expense reimbursement ck. #625 - $4, 747. 18 o MINUTE :.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS (2) Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Payment ck, #95-505834 - $3, 488. 90 (3) First National Bank & Trust Company - Redemption of C. D. #7939 - cks. #33236 & 63711 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Account Principle $150, 000, 00 Interest $ 716.61 TOTAL $150, 716. 61 (4) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agree- ment ck. #606726 - General Fund Principle $500, 000. 00 Interest $ 177.08 TOTAL $500, 177. 08 (5) Commonwealth of Pa. - Reimbursement in accordance with agreement with.Dept. of Environmental Resources for acquisition of real estate on Chartiers Creek Flood Control, Unit 2 - ck. #61-509380 - Capital Reserve - $19, 304. 39 Chief Clerk then presented to the Board the following bills for their consideration approval: ills. (1) Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. - General inspection of construction for a new Jefferson Avenue Bridge - $344. 45 (2) Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - Architectural Services - Washington County Extended Care Facility - $14, 678. 37 (3) Observer -Reporter - Notice to Bidders - Donaldson Supply Company - $62.60 , . (4) Observer - Reporter - Notice to Bidders - Demolition of GBU Building - $58.20 (5) McDonald Associates - Engineering services rendered for additional work on Mingo Park - $6.0. 00 (6) John B. Bruno - removal of pump at Men's Home - $612. 09 (7) McDonald Associates - Engineering services rendered - $411.26 RE: Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project (8) Engelhardt -Power and Associates , Inc, - Professional services performed - Cross Creek Flood Control Project - $1, 506. 25 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving payment of the above read Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter received from the U. S. Dept, of Agricul Soil Conservation Service to the effect that they have made an assessment in connection with the environmental impact on the Harmon Creek Watershed Project and the department has filed a negative declaration and it is anticipated that there will not be any adverse reaction. This becomes effective 15 days after the negative declaration is published in the Federal Register. Chief Clerk stated this action by them to file a negative impact statement could -, n save up to two (2) years in the processes there. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Next, Chief Clerk stated that the Board received a letter from the Washington County Volunteers -in -Probation. Said letter explained that less than half the total amount necessary as 50% County matching funds for the VIP budget was included in the 1975 County budget. The letter further explained that the VIP organization had been informed that in order to draw the entire amount earmarked for the VIP program by the Governor's Justice Commission, that is $5, 000. 00, it would be necessary for the County to commit $2, 750.00 for the VIP Fiscal Year 1975-1976. This amount will be in addition to the $2, 000. 00 already allocated in the 1975 County Budget. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. •Paluso, that the Board comply with the VIP's request as per above. Roll Call Vote Taken: Mr. Jones- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter of resignation received from Jane A. Scrip, Child Welfare Services. Chairman advised that the Board would send a letter of regret. Chief Clerk advised that a letter was received from Wallover and Mitchell concerning the Extended Care Facility. Said letter stated that the design for the new extended care facility is based on the transfer of gas from the existing homes to the new structure. The plan is to discontinue the service at both the Mens and the Womens Home and transfer that service to the new facility when it is opened. Chief Clerk advised that a letter was received from the Greater Canonsburg Area July Fourth Celebration Inc, thanking the Board for the previous support and requesting financial support for their 1975 celebration. Chairman suggested this matter be tabled for the time being because chairman cannot of recollect contributions being made to the Canonsburg Fourth/July celebration. Solicitor Gilmor stated that this is in connection with the Veterans Program that is sponsored on Memorial Day and various other days throughout the year. The Board usually shares some part of the cost. Chairman again suggested this matter be tabled until the Board has more time to study it. Chief Clerk then advised the Board of a memorandum received from Frank R. Mascara, Controller, dated May 1, 1975, directed to John Piganell, Manpower Director, stating that Muretta Murri is resigning as auditor technician effective May 2, 1975, and Mr. Mascara is recommending that Judith Costa be transferred from bookkeeper to auditor technician. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that Miss Costa be transferred from the position of bookkeeper to auditor technician as per above. Roll call vote' taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 22 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read a letter from the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments acknowledging receipt of the Washington County dues check in the amount of $3, 535.00 for membership for the 1974-1975 fiscal year, Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter received from Louise Abel, Child WelfarE Service,s,, stating that an abandoned baby was picked up by Child Welfare Services and placed a foster home. The baby died and Coroner Jackson ruled it as a crib death. Child Welfare is unable to locate any responsible parents and Miss Abel is requesting that funds be provided for the purpose of burial services in the amount of $111. 00 to be taken from Account 328-2-10. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Commissioners authorize payment from the above mentioned account. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter from the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency requesting the use of Mingo Creek County Park for the Covered Bridge Festival being held September 20th and 21st. They are requesting the use of the Hughes Covered Bridge at the Marianna Exit as well as the Day Covered Bridge near Prosperity. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso granting the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency the use of Mingo Creek County Park as per above. Chairman suggested that both Mr. Tenaglia and Mr. George be forwarded a copy of this letter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk advised the Board that he had received the two year audit from the Washington County Housing Authority for the period ending September 30, 1974 and it is available for inspection if anyone so desires. Chief Clerk advised that a letter was received from the Borough of Donora request the Board's assistance in securing a County Community Action Van for use in their summer recreation program. Chairman stated that the Board should follow through with the request. Chief Clerk stated that he would do so. stating: Chief Clerk read a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary Meeker in his letter dated March 10, 1975, stated that you would be furnished with firm targets for funding as a potential urban county under the Community Development Block Grant program. I am pleased to inform you that the new target figure is $615, 000. Your final entitlement amount cannot be exactly determined until all applications from urban counties are received and evaluated. Therefore, a subsequent adjustment is possible. L_J 11 03 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 I realize that you may have completed your application process and that an adjustment to reflect the firm target may not be possible prior to the May 15, 1975, application submittal deadline. If this is the ca.se, we will accept an amended application from you at a later date. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. / s / Charles J. Lieberth Chief Clerk advised that a copy of said letter was forwarded to Mr. Roland Bourke, Redevelopment Authority. Next, Chief Clerk advised the Board of a letter received from the Deparmbnt of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, requesting the County's cooperation in completing a questionnaire concerning the runways at the airport. Chief Clerk read a letter from the Ellsworth Borough Council requesting additional county aid for rca d work within the Borough. Chairman stated that we only have so much money. Another letter will have to be sent and explained to them again. Chief Clerk advised that at the last meeting, changes of polling places took place and place was open which was Washington Sixth Ward First Precinct. The owner died at 104 E. Katherine and the new owner has agreed to allow use of his facility at the same rental which is $35. 00. Mrs. Farrah has furnished the required list of all of the polling places which must be advertised and is now ready for approval by the Board and all of the changes have been incorpo ated into this list. Moved by Mr . Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso authorizing Mrs. Farrah to advertise as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that he had additional requests concerning the appointment or. approval of additional clerks. This is in reference to Canonsburg Second Ward Second Precinct They are requesting that they be given two (2) additiona clerks. In checking this, Mr. Whalen stated that this is provided for in the Election Code but it calls for court approval to change the structure of the board by making additional clerks. Their registration is 1, 043 voters. Chief Clerk added that if the Board requests an increase in clerks, the court should approve it. Chairman stated this should be pursued. many +- Mr. Paluso asked how/precincts have only 1, 000 voters. Chief Clerk stated only two, the other precinct is Canonsburg First Ward/Third Precinct consisting of 1, 100 voters. Mr. Paluso suggested °,f that additional clerks be recommended for both districts. ChairmaT suggested (after Mr. Gilmore's perusal) that the Board recommend to the Court that any precinct having over 1, 000 voters have additional clerks added to their staff. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that recommendation be made to the Court that additional clerks be appointed to districts with over 1, 000 voters as per above. nu4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Ro.1-Lca;.l vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Dept, of Labor and Industry, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board sent a copy of the NISI Decision and Order relating to the Child Welfare Personnel and the Mental Health/Mental Retardation personnel. The order directs that Washington County shall: 1. Cease and desist from, in any manner, interfering, restraining or coercing its employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in Article IV of the Public Employee Relations Act and specifically to cease and.desist from refusing to reduce a collective bargaining agreement to writing and sign such agreement. 2. Take the following affirmative action which the Board finds necessary to effectuate the policies of this Act: (a) Reduce to writing and sign the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated with the Pennsylvania Social Services Union, Local 668, SEIU, AFL-CIO. I (b) Post a copy of the attached appendix within five (5) days from the effective date hereof, in a conspicuous place, readily accessible to the employees at its place of business, and have the same remain so posted for a period of ten (10) consecutive days. (c) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board by affidavit or affidavits of compliance) rich -this. Decision arid Order, within twenty (20) days from the effective date hereof. Chairman stated that upon receipt of said correspondence, he spoke with Mr. Felice of John M. Felice and Associates -and -his attorney, Mr. Douglaq and it was su ggested that this be filed in conjunction with the other appeals. This is being funded 90% by the state for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation and up to six (6) or seven (7) percent by 'Welfare and they are stating that we are the employer. This is not very consistent. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board make an appeal. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks; Chairman stated that this was posted on the bulletin board as of Tuesday, May 6, as required by law. It was posted unsigned. Chief Clerk next presented a resolution which had been submitted by the South- western Pennsylvania Professional Standards Review Organization for the Board's considera- tion. Mr. Whalen further stated that if this resolution is approved, it will be forwarded to Governor Shapp immediately. The resolution expresses the concern that the Health Service Areas recently designated by the Commonwealth under Public Law 93-641, the Federal,Health Planning and Resources Act of 1974 are too large for local input and do not reflect .any distinction between metropolitan and non -metropolitan areas, MINUTE BOOK 4®5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Chief Clerk then read the aforementioned resolution. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above mentioned resolution be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones -Yes; Mr, Paluso-Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then presented to the Board for their consideration three (3) On -The -Job Training Contracts through the Manpower Planning Office for Ronald Blackhurst as a carpenter with the firm of R. E. Roccon & Sons; Edward Riggans, Jr, as an automobile mechanic with the firm of Steve Vasko, Inc. ; and Timothy Haftman as an autoservice station mechanic with Peno's AMC Sales. These have all been approved by the Bureau of Employment Security. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the three On -The -Job Training Contracts be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that presently the paving in the prison yard, is being completed. One particular area was not included but since the paving company is presently there the top surface should be replaced. The estimate given us is $844, 00 to complete the job. This was not included in the original contract with the Governor's Justice Commission. This would be outright by the County but it is recommended by both Mr. Bevec and Chief Clerk- that the work be completed at the present time. Chief Clerk added that it is to put the 1" wearing surface on the balance of the lot to seal it. If the equipment must be moved in again at a later date it would cost more money than the estimate given at present. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the paving for the prison yard be completed at this time at a cost of $844. 00 as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter from Herbert J. Caponi stating: I have been informed that the County is in possession of the authorization to deduct union dues on behalf of the Pennsylvania Social Services Union, Local 668, granted by certain employees of Child Welfare Services. Please be informed that Mrs. Elizabeth Cowden, an employee of Child Welfare Services, has exercised her absolute right to revoke this authorization during a period of no contract. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, dues are not to be deducted from Mrs. Cowden's paycheck at any future time the contract should be enforced, whether or not enforced retroactively. O6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Enclosed is a copy of Mrs. Cowden's revocation of her authorization for Union dues deduction. I trust this matter will receive your prompt compliance. / s / Herbert J. Caponi Steward, Child Welfare Services Chairman stated that Mr. Caponi will be notified of receipt of said letter and the Board would comply once the Board receives a contract. Solicitor: 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 Ibe authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to duplication of payment. Arleigh J. Pettit 1972 County Taxes 1010 East Maiden Street Washington, Pa. 15301 District: South Franklin, South Strabane, Washington First, Fourth, Fifth Amount: $317.43 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes• Mr. Paluso - Yes Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board for their consideration and approval several agreements for leasing certain park lands. This is the annual releasing of land the County has taken for various park uses and is not using it, it is beneficial to have someone take care of the land and upkeep it. Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board execute these agreements. I RPmarkc- Chairman asked if all the agreements were on the Cross Creek Area. Solicitor Gilmore replied yes. Moved by Mr. Jones; seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board enter into these agreementswith Michael Krajacic, R. D. #2, Avella, Pa, for land known as C-16, C-17, and C-19; Curtis McGaughey, R. D.42, Avell , -Pa-- foie -land- known as C-11; : �= ,:.and C-29; and Robert Stacko, R. D. ft, Hickory, Pa.. for land known as C-5, C-6, C-7, C-23 and C-25. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned, THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: May 8 , 1975 1 1 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK sz