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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 172 - 6-26-1975 - COMMISSIONER4 �u MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 172 Office of the County Commissioner Washington, Pa., June 26, 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; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Solicitor Gilmore; John Drake of the Senior Citizens Citizens; Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters; Richard Bishop, Superintendent of Trinity Area Schools; Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes; Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Anthony Luppino of Adult Welfare Services; and John Woodward. 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. 171, each member having received a copy. read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 171 be approved as __._ I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Mr. Anthony Luppino Adult Welfare Services Chairman introduced Mr. Anthony Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services, to present to the Board for their consideration the Companion/Chore Service Proposal Program. Mr. Luppino stated that this proposal is entitled the Companion/Chore Service Proposa�l and is part of the services to the aging program at the Adult Welfare Services. The funding would come under Title VI of the Older Americans Act and provides service to those elderly persons 60 or over whose income is below the $3, 100. 00 poverty guideline. In Washington County there are over 32, 000 people that fall within that category, Mr. Luppino stated, This is a six (6) month budget and is funded 75% federal, 20% state and 5% local. All the loca share will be in -kind with the exception of $716. 00 in cash which will be for fringe benefits for employees. This is the total contribution of the County. Mr. Luppino further stated that the total cost of the program would be $37, 573. With the Commissioner's approval to imple- ment this proposal the start date is July 1 and the program would end December 31st where- upon it would be renewed' for the next fiscal year. M 1 MINUTE BOOK 269 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E ri Mr. Luppino further stated that the cmupanion part of the program consists of hiring eight (8) companions who will help the older person stay in the community as long as possible without premature institutionalization. These Height (8) companions would be assigned geographically to cover the entire county of Washington. The two (2) chore workers will entail two (2) elderly men who have a Pennsylvania drivers license. Adult Welfare Services would lease a station wagon for them. Their job is to help the older people maintain their homes through minor home maintenance and repairs. They will help with plumbing, fixing broken windows, any sna 11 job that is beyond the financial responsibility of the older .person is, the only that to have repaired. This/program in the Tri-County areal offers this particular social service directly to the Older American. Mr. Luppino stated that one must be 60 years of age and over to qualify for the progr 26. 5% of the over 32, 000 figure are over 65 years of age. This should be one of the most valuable and realistic programs to be funded for this county under the Older Americans Act, Title VI. RPmarkp~ Mr. Jones commented that this is an excellent program, especiall.y`in regards to transportation. Transportation is one of the biggest problems that the senior citizens have encountered. Mr. Jones commended Mr. Luppino on his efforts. Mr. Paluso asked to whom is the proposal submitted? Mr. Luppino stated that upon the approval of the Board of County Commissioners this proposal would be submitted to the Area Agency on Aging for their review, then it .would be submitted to the regional and state level for final approval. The County's share would be $716. 00 for 6 months. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board accept the Companion/ Chore Service Proposal as per above. Roll call vote taken: < Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: (a) Catsburg Project - Monongahela Chief Clerk updated the Catsburg Project in reference to the city of Monongahela. Clerk stated that the County previously entered into a purchase agreement for this particular site and the County has paid over to the City of Monongahela for the funds and they have acquired the property. Chief Clerk further stated that the Department of Environmental Resources wrote a letter outlining some of the problems they are faced with, specifically, in reference to the utilities. Chief Clerk further stated that Mr. Sember talked with officials of the city of M and forwarded the correspondence on to the city. Chief Clerk further stated that it is his understanding that the city of Monongahela is undertaking the matter of clearing up all of these f Ala problems so that the Department of Environmental Resources can proceed with this project. 4 r0 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (Mr. Mascara entered the meeting at this point. ) Chairman stated that the Commissioners did deed the property over to the city with the responsibility being theirs. However, Mr. Sern.ber is advising them and trying to help them in any way he possibly can.. Other than this, the Commissioners are not involved. (b) Extended Care Facility Chief Clerk stated that at the last Regular Meeting correspondence was received that indicated that the site preparation contractor had performed in a less than satisfactory manner. Chief Clerk and Administrative Assistant Fetcko attempted to clarify that matter; exactly what was meant by "less than satisfactory manner". Mr. Fetcko met with the individuals involved. The explanation given was that Ram Construction Company under- estimated the formation of the rock strata at the facility. The new facility is going to be constructed on bedrock. It is not any excuse by the site contractor because he did have copies of all the test borings of the area and they included that particular portion. Ram Construction Company had moved some of their heavy equipment on to another job site and as a result when he ran into this particular problem he did not have the heavy equipment at his fingertips to proceed. Mr. Whalen stated that this would confirmed in writing. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that none of the reasons given are legitimate reasons for an extension of the contract. Just because a man moves his equipment to another job site and cannot get it back is not a legitimate reason. They had all the information present when they bid the job. If they cannot keep up the schedule' that is their fault and that is exactly why the is a penalty clause. Chairman asked Mr. Fetcko what percentage of the contract work is completed? Mr. Fetcko stated that he was not given any figures in reference to the percentages. However, the question that arose at last week's meeting was regarding an extension without penalty of contract for the general contractor, McAnallen Brothers. The reason given was that Ram Construction Company was held up on their schedule, therefore, that threw McAnalleit Brothers into a bad position to meet their own schedule. That was why the 44 day extension was requested Chairman stated that Mr. Paluso raised a good point. It was the Chairman's opinion - that the general contractor could not be penalized but the site preparation contractor is at fault This matter would be pursued further. The county has a time schedule ' to meet. Agreements have been made with other entities. There is a time schedule to meet, specifically with the Gas Company, Mr. Paluso asked why the Clerk of the Works, who is employed by the County, has not advised us of any delay or problems. His job is to advise us of anything that is behind schedule. Mr. Fetcko related that the Clerk of the'Works reports daily to the architect, Wallove and Mitchell. The regularly scheduled job conferences are on a two week basis. Mr. Ogden has worked on these problems through Wallover and Mitchell. Mr. Fetcko stated for a matter of correction, the general contractor has been on the site for at least two weeks. Mr. Paluso stated that he is opposed to granting any extension until they give the Commissioners a legitimate reason for what has happened down there. Chairman stated that this would be pursued further when more details were available. ( Further discussion was held. ) Chief Clerk stated that neither himself nor Mr. Fetcko were attempting to justify the contractors. The quotation they were working on was what constitutes a less than satisfactory performance. MINUTE BOOK 273 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, „IR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L n u Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk advised th at we received a request• from the West Penn Power Company to relocate two poles at the Arden Fairgrounds area at .West Pefnls=-expense. Mr. Paluso suggested adding a proviso that if these poles must be removed at a later date that it would also be at West Penn's expense. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso authorizing West Penn to relocate the poles at their expense as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yves. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the Board had approved the Project Agreement and the Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Harmon Creek Site 485 several meetings ago. Chief Clerk stated he now has received the executed agreement from the Soil Conservation Service and they are ready to bid the project. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Office of Manpove r Planning under date of June 25, 1975, regarding a summer youth program they have set up. It is under the direction of the Diocesan School Board of Pittsburgh for economically disadvantaged under Title III. that Chief Clerk advised that the Board/as the sponsor they should approve the agree with the Diocesan School Board. above. Remarks: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the agreement as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that he was advised by Mr. Piganell, Manpower Planning, that they are going to receive additional funds in the future and there will be more jobs available under this particular program. Chief Clerk advised that he had received two student placement agreements through California State College under date of June 17th for the Washington County Adult Welfare Services. These agreements are modeled after the VIP "Hold Harmless" forms. above. Chairman stated that this requires formal action. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving these agreements as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. `2'74 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously, Chief Clerk advised that at last week's meeting the Board approved a contract with the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. As a companion to that contract they require a resoluti by the Board which would read as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Pennsylvania Fish Commission of Hanover, Washington County, Pennsylvania, commonly known as the Harmon Creek Watershed, Project Pa. - 481, for members of the public desiring to fish and boat; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, among others, are the sponsoring local organizations of a "Watershed Work Plan" for the Harmon Creek Watershed, dated September 1962, and wherein said "Watershed Work Plan" it is agreed that the County of Washington and the Pennsylvania Fish Commission will be responsible for the local share of the cost of the land, easements and rights of way: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Washington enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Fish Commission, to acquire all properties necessary for said project by amicable agreement, or if necessary, exercise its power of eminent domain, and the Chairman of said Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement in its behalf. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a ture and correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted at a Meeting of the Washington County Commissioners held Thursday, June 26, 1975. Chairman stated that the Board has already executed the contract. Chief Clerk advised that this is correct. Chairman stated the Board must now adopt the enabling resolution. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso to adopt a resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mir. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimoulsy. Chief Clerk then requested permission to advertise for Rough Oak Timbers to be placed in stock for the use of the County Bridge Department in repairing the county bridges. lumber. Chairman recommended that the Chief Clerk be authorized to advertise for the Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones authorizing Chief Clerk to advertise as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. F F", 1 MINUTE -■■ 4ia BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR.. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS New Business: Chief Clerk advised that the Courthouse will be closed on July 4th, Friday, which is a National Holiday. Chief Clerk advised that the other item of new business is an appointment to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board. This is to fill a vacancy that exists due to Mr. 1 Joseph Zeffiro s resignation. The MH/MR Board recommended Mrs. Dorothy Squibb, 107 p g y South Central Avenue, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, be appointed to represent the new Washington County Mental Health Association as a member of the Board of the Washington -Greene Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board. This would be from June 26, 1.975, until December 31, 1976. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving Mrs. Dorothy Squibb to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman advised that he has received calls regarding the Ferry Commission. g g y Penn Dot has called Mr. Sember, Executive Director of the Planning Commission and informed him that the money has been made available to the Ferry Commis-sion. All that is necessary is to make application and fill out the necessary forms. This was done several weeks ago. Chairman further stated that Washington Cplinty made a joint application of the two counties (Washington and Fayette). at Penn. Dot's suggestion. Later, Penn Dot changed their opinion and stated that there should only be one sponsor and it was agreed that Fayette County, should be the prime sponsor. The legal documents were forwarded to Fayette County five (5) weeks ago. Chairman further stated that the Acting Solicitor of Fayette County has not processed these documents. Chairman stated that there is nothing that the Washington County Commissioners can do. Fayette County is the prime sponsor and it is their responsibility. Washington County has done everything they possibly can do. Mr. Whalen stated he would be sending a letter to Fayette County to explain our position to them. Mr. Paluso commented that Fayette County is the prime sponsor and Washington County has forwarded everything to. Fayette County. It is now up to the prime sponsor. to follow through on the Project. Mr. Paluso suggested that a .copy of the above mentioned letter be forwarded to the Ferry Commission. Solicitor: ( Tax Refunds) Solicitor Gilmore presented the following 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 or overpayment of real estate or personal property taxes: F276 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (1) Dollar Savings Bank (1975 County Tax) (For John R. & Ester M. McGonigle) 4th & Smithfield Pittsburgh, PA 15230 District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: District Number-: 540 - Section Number: 007-06 -- Parcel Number: Amount: $97.95 (2) F & T Land Company (1975 County Tax) 610 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District:. Charleroi - Deed Book Reference: 129.1-0955 District Number: 160 - Section Number: 19 - Parcel Number: 71 $114. 62 (3) First Federal Savings & Loan Association (1975 County Tax) of Washington (For John R. & Beverly Butler) 77 South Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: 1019-0098 District Number: 540 - Section Number: 3 - Parcel Number: 127 $29. 06 (4) Mary Zurosky 70 Fifth Street California, Pa. 15419 District: Allenport - Deed Book Reference: 1482-0013 District Number: 010 - Section Number: 24 - Parcel Number: 6 $9. 02 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 01-0002-0 Solicitor Gilmore stated that the last item for business is a resolution to exonerate the Treasurer from collecting a penalty tax. in regard to Mr. George Polachek of Donora. Mr. Gilmore further explained that Mr. Polachek was deleted from the tax assessment books and was not mailed a tax notice for 1974. He came to the Courthouse to find out why. The Tax Assessment Office made the correction. He offered to pay the tax_ but they also wanted him to pay the penalty. Solicitor Gilmore stated that it is only fair that he should not have to pay the tax ,since it. was not his error. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Treasurer be exonerated from collecting the penalty so that Mr. Polachek may pay the tax at face. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: June 26, 1975 1975 ATTEST TTES , a AILsz CHIEF CLERK