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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 192 - 11-20-1975 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 01 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 hI J Minute No. 192 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 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; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Solicitor Gilmore; Deputy Controller Daniels; Anthony Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services; John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and Associates; Bob Robertson of the Observer - Reporter and Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters. 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. 191, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 191 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Anthony Luppino, Adult Welfare Service a. Senior Citizen Center/Nutrition Program b. Meals -on -Wheels Mr. Luppino presented to the Board for their endorsement two proposals - Senior Citizen Center/Nutrition Program and Meals -on -Wheels Program. Mr. Luppino stated that the Nutrition and the Meals -on -Wheels Program has been previously under the direction of the Washington -Greene Community Action, but the alteration in administration is due to a direct decision by the County Commissioners to designate Adult Welfare Services as the prime subcontractor for aging programs in Washington County. Mr. Luppino stated that the funding total of the Senior Citizen/Nutrition Program is $311, 538. 0( The maintenance of effort through the County Commissioners that was established last year is $17, 500 - this figure must remain, although it can't be lowered, and the remainder will be inkind. Mr. Luppino stated that the subcontractual arrangement that Mon Valley has for their nutrition programs in the eastern part of the County will remain with the excep- tion that as the prime contractor for aging programs in Washington County, they will sub- contract directly through Adult Welfare Services rather than deal specifically with the Area Agency on Aging. The funds will, however, be channeled through the Area Agency on Aging to the Adult Welfare Services for the sub -contractual arrangement with Mon Valley. Mr. Luppino stated that there are 11 centers in operation in Washington County and they will have four nutrition sites, and from these central kitchens the group feeding 018 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS will be prepared as well as the Meals -on -Wheels. Mr. Luppino stated that the Meals -on - I Wheels is Title XX completely and the Senior Citizen Centers are under Title III of the 1 Old Americans Act. Nutrition is strictly Title VII of the Old Americans Act. Mr. I Luppino stated that they are all inter -related programs operating out of the multi -purpose i centers, but because of the separate county mechanisms, we must separate them into two I categories. Mr. Luppino stated that with the Meals -on -Wheels Program there will be a I total of $59, 299 for the program, for equipment, staff, expansion, etc. , and of that amount I the County Commissioners' obligation is $350. The remainder of their 5% obligation would I be $2, 615 inkind. The total cash contribution for the Meals -on -Wheels Program will be 1 $350. Mr. Luppino stated that right now there are two Meals -on -Wheels Programs I operating in Washington County - out of Burgettstown and Central Washington. Mr. Lu I stated that they plan to add Bentleyville and Claysville in the next project year. Mr. I Luppino stated that these programs are inter -related and he thinks that they offer one of I the most valuable services that any of the population in Washington County is receiving. J Mr. Luppino stated that approximately 17% of the total population of Washington County is 160 years of age or over, and of this percentage, 58% are 65 or over, and 44.4% of that figure have retirement or social security income below poverty level. Mr. Luppino stated that a hot meals program offers one-third of the daily nutritional requirements for an I older adult and in addition, more importantly, offers the companionship, recreational 1 health screening, etc., that enable elderly persons to age with some dignity, even though I financially, they have been brought to below a poverty level. Mr. Luppino further stated I that the designation of the Adult Welfare Services as the prime -subcontractor for all aging programs in Washington County is very important because now that all of the aging I programs will now be under one simple administration, there will not be a fragmentation l of services, money or administration. I Remarks: Mr. Jones asked if they will feed at all of the centers. Mr. Luppino stated that this is correct; they have four central kitchens and from these kitchens they will deliver group meals in addition to the home deliveries. Mr. Flynn asked if this was a- contractual arrangement with the Area Agency on Aging. Mr. Luppino stated that this was correct. Mr. Flynn asked when this becomes effective. Mr. Luppino stated that the effective date is January 1, 1976. Mr. Flynn stated that as it now stands, if we wouldn't designate Adult Welfare Services as the agency to handle this, we would have a triplication of effort in this County. Mr. Luppino stated that this was correct. Mr. Flynn stated that the intent is to eliminate this and have one agency being responsible. Mr. Flynn asked what the total estimated cost was for operating the Meals -on -Wheels Program. Mr. Luppino stated that it was $59, 299. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board enter into a contractual arrangement with the Area Agency on Aging beginning January 1, 1976 until 0 I December 31, 1976. MINUTE BOOK WLZI BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS n I Cl Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Luppino left the meeting.) Old Business: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Commonwealth of Pa. - Account 333 - ck. #43-1087667 $77, 554. 33 Juvenile $36, 895.55 Child Welfare $40, 658. 78 (2) Treasurer of the U. S. - Manpower Program ck. # 82, 334, 574 - $65, 000. 00 (3) Commonwealth of Pa. - Protective Care Contract #2377 month of August, 1975 - ck. # 43-1093264 - $4, 339. 01 (4) Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C.D. # 1314 ck. # 723696 - General Fund Principle $250, 000.00 Interest $ 1,318.58 TOTAL $251, 318. 58 Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consider- ation and approval: (1) GWSM, Inc. /Landscape Architects - Mingo Creek Park $20.00 (2) Forbes Steel Corporation - Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project - $4, 150.00 (3) Olga Woodward - recording fee for Deed from Spang Industries to Washington County - $23.00 (4) Olga Woodward - Recording fee for Deed from Canon - McMillan School District to Washington County - $28.50 (5) McDonald Associates - Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project - $1, 093.40 (6) Ornamental Iron Company and GAL Construction - joint check - $14, 442. 45 1�emarks: Chief Clerk stated that it was requested that this bill be paid in a joint check Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Gilmore has been consulted on this and he recommends that this be done. (7) Black Top Paving Company, Inc. - Washington County Airport Repairs - $42, 594. 23 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken:. Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 18, 1975, J. Bracken Burns, Executive Director of the Washington County Emergency Medical JAM MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Services, which requested permission to utilize the field adjacent to North Main Street which is part of the Arden Fair Grounds as the site for a class in extrication which is to be taught 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 1975, Mr. Burns stated that they would also appreciate having access to one of the buildings on the grounds for the didactic portion of the class. This, class is part of the Emergency Medical Techniciari training program conducted by Washington County Emergency Medical Services. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that the use of the building at the fairgrounds was discussed with Mr. Robison and Mr. Hank. Mr. Burns will be contacted to make arrangements. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 12, 1975, from Anthony Luppino, Director of the Adult Welfare Services, regarding a ceramics instructor at the Burgettstown Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Luppino stated that the Center would benefit greatly from the ceramic instructor and that the necessary funds are available under Account 312-3. Remarks: Chief Clerk stated that they are recommending that a part-time ceramic instructor be employed at a salary of $42 per month for an indefinite period of time. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the employment of a part-time ceramic instructor at the Burgettstown Senior Citizen Center at a monthly salary of $42. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a memorandum from Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent, which stated -that the Canon -McMillan School District, through Rick Mancini, Business Manager and Board Secretary, has requested an official acceptance letter from the Board of Commissioners in regard to the $16, 250 financial commitment of the Canon -McMillan School District to the County of Washington. Said letter stated that this is the amount of consideration that was applied to the June, 1974, agreement previously entered into and accepted by both parties. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the necessary letter as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 7, 1975, from the Washington County Overall Economic Development Program which stated that Washington County has qualified .... - -- I - -- - -.. L ___ _..y. MINUTE BOOK 521 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 E as a redevelopment area, under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended. Said letter stated that it is specific in the guidelines that a new O.E.D. P. Committee be formed and that representatives from various areas be placed on the Committee. Said letter then recommended the following names or organizations to serve on the new Committee: Representative from the City of Washington Representative from the City of Monongahela Representative of the Tri-County Boroughs Representative of the Second Class Township Association Business - Mr. Thomas McDonald Industry - Mr. Roger Mahaffey, Washington County Manufacturers' Assoc. Finance - Mr. Alvin C. Janovich Agriculture - Mr. Ed Woods Professions - Mrs. Nellie Johnson Organized Labor - Representative from Construction Trades Utilities - Mr. John Deems Education - Mr. Frank Myers and Mr. Ed Fibbi Racial or Cultured Minorities - Mr. Steve Bryant, Pres. of N. A. A. C. P. Unemployed or Underemployed - Mr. Justin Curran and Mr. John Popovec Washington County Planning Commission - Mr. William P. Sember Washington County Industrial Development Agency - Mr. Keery McAmbley Washington County O.E.D. P. - Mr. George R. Coleman Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the appointment of the above to serve on the Overall Economic Development Program Committee. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Jack Merdian of WJPA entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter dated November 12, 1975, addressed to the Courts of Washington County, from Joseph Mouyard, Clerk of Courts, with copies addressed to the Auditor General, County Commissioners, County Controller, Adult Pro- bation Office and the Observer Publishing Company. Said letter presented a copy of the Audit Report of the Account of Joseph Mouyard for the period of January 7, 1974 to January 5, 1975, inclusive. This report from the Auditor General is with few exceptions an accurate one; however, the inactivity of the Probation Office, • which is under the control of the Courts, in failing to collect these state fines as well as county fines, placeE his office in an uncalled for position. Said letter stated that while his department is accountable for these fines, the actual collection of them was designated to the Probation Office some time ago under the Washington County setup. Based on this report, it appears that the Clerk's Office has not been performing it's duties. Said letter stated that this is totally untrue and the implications that may occur are unfair. Said letter further stated that the Courts have been aware of the status of these outstanding fines for a long time and no action has been forthcoming even though many, many requests for definitive action have been made. 522 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS emarks : 'hairman stated that Mr. Mouyard raises a good point, and suggested that a copy of this orrespondence be made available to Clerk of Courts -Elect Metro Petrosky, because he ,ill become responsible. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 20, 1975, from the Bicentennial Commission of Washington County requesting funding for the 1976 Bicen- tennial Year in the amount of $21, 000 to be used as follows: Administration $ 2,500.00 County Program and Projects $12, 500. 00 (See attachment) Temporary Funding of $ 1, 000.00 Bradford House TOTAL $21, 000.00 Remarks: Chairman suggested that this be referred to Administrative Assistant Fetcko to be made part of the budget requests. Chief Clerk read a memorandum dated November 14, 1975, from County Controller Frank R. Mascara, requesting that the Board of Commissioners exonerate Malcolm L. Morgan, County Treasurer, from any additional responsbility in connection with the 1974 Real Estate Tax Duplicate. Said letter stated that all uncollected taxes are accounted for in the attached schedule of liens for personal and real property. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board exonerate County Treasurer Morgan of any additional responsibility in connection with the 1974 Real Estate Tax Duplicate as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then read the following letter dated November 14, 1975, addressed to James J. Horan of the Reliance Electric Company, from County Solicitor Gilmore: Dear Mr. Horan: In response to the letter of your Vice President under date of October 27, 1975, the Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 6, 1975, instructed me to write to you concerning the same. The proposal you outlined in your letter of October 27 is agree- able to the County, and we would be -prepared to enter into a lease on the terms therein. The only caveat is that we would prefer five year leases with the right to renew rather than ten. This letter may also be used as our permission for you to immediately begin work on the land. As to your request of our requirements as to the preparation and execution of a formal lease, would you please submit a proposed draft for approval. Very truly yours, / s / David L. Gilmore County Solicitor 11 1 C .&r _.. _ .... t MINUTE BOOK 523 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR.. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS E 11 r� Remarks: Chairman stated that this letter meets their request for a letter of intent. Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter dated November 12, 1975, from the Commissioners of Greene County, addressed to the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. Said letter advised that the Greene County Commis- sioners at their regular semi -weekly meeting on November 7, 1975, appointed Mr. John C McNay of Sycamore, Pa., as a representative from Greene County on the Washington - Greene County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board. Mr. McNay was appointed to replace Mr. Harry S. Anderson whose resignation became effective on April 18, 1975. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated November 10, 1975, from the Citizens Library, informing the Board that they have received a Federal grant of $28, 223, with which to conduct an Adult Literacy Program for the residents of Washington County. Said letter stated that Rev. Thomas Cahill of Canonsburg is the Recruitor- Coordinator, under the administration of the Citizens Library. Said letter also stated that classes will be held in the Library and will begin on November loth. Said letter further stated that as a part of this project, they will receive $3, 000 for the purchase of rehabilitative books for the Washington County Prison. Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 14, 1975, from the Washington - Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Council, recommending that Ms. Paula Garcia, of Monongahela, be appointed to the Planning Council. Said letter stated that Ms. Garcia would replace Mrs. Janette Kuntz who has not been active on the Council the past year. Ms. Garcia would be appointed in the Drug/Alcohol category for a term of three years. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Ms. Paula Garcia of Monongahela, be appointed to the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Council as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 18, 1975, addressed to the Board of County Commissioners, from Administrative Assistant Charles A. Crouse, in which he requests that he be permitted to defer two weeks of present vacation entitlement until after the first of the year. Mr. Crouse stated that the would expect to take this deferred entitlement within the first two or three months of 1976. Mr. Crouse further stated that his original intent was to use his vacation near the end of this year over the Christmas period. Mr. Crouse stated that with the recent resignation of Mr. Whalen, and the vast amount of work which will be required on next year's budget along with the completion of l other fiscal reports, his absence during any part of the remainder of 1975 would most 524 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS likely work as a detriment to the tasks at hand. Remarks: Chairman stated that we would not be setting precedent if we allow Mr. Crouse to carry over his vacation. Chairman stated that when Mr. Whalen leaves, Mr. Crouse will no doubt be appointed Acting Chief Clerk for the remainder of the term and necessity demands that he be here. Chairman stated for the record that the Board is not setting precedent, but necessity demands that Mr. Crouse's request be approved. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve Mr. Crouse's request to defer his vacation entitlement until after the first of the year as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 17, 1975, addressed to Chairman Flynn, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which attached a memo- randum from Assistant Secretary David O. Meeker, dated November 6, 1975, dealing with the urban county funding process for Fiscal Year 1976. Said letter stated that as a result of Attorney General Kane's opinion, the Department found in Fiscal Year 1975 that Washington County does have essential powers for all communities except for third class cities. Consequently, Washington County will be required to submit cooperation agreements with only the third class cities; however, all other communities must be given the opportunity to opt out. Said letter further stated that Washington County's immediate attention in this matter will prevent any delay in qualifying as an urban county for Fiscal Year 1976. Remarks: Chairman suggested that this be referred to Roland Bourke of the Redevelopment Authorit and also a copy to Mr. Sember of the Planning Commission. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval four (4) On -the -Job Training Contracts with the Automotive Services Council of Pennsyl- vania, for Roger E. Montgomery, Robert H. Campbell, Edward W. Shingle and Delbert B Main as Mechanics. Chief Clerk stated that these positions have been approved by the Manpower Office. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execute the four (4) On -the -Job Training Contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum directed to him from Administrative Assistant Crouse, which stated that while Mr. Whalen was away, he had _..._ - -• - -� _ r... .900— 1 - . -. �.�..._ ..._ - 52� MINUTE BO❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 to authorize the transfer of $10, 000. 00 from the Liquid Fuels Escrow Account to the Liquid Fuels Regular Account due to another overdraft situation. Chief Clerk stated that ie would appreciate the Board confirming this transfer. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board uphold the position taken by Mr. Crouse concerning the transfer of $10, 000 from the Liquid Fuels scrow Account to the Liquid Fuels Regular Account. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. John Showalter, Superintendent of the Washington ounty Home for Aged Women, is hospitalized in New Orleans, and in his absence, argaret Burns, Directress of Nursing, will be in charge of the facility. Remarks: Jr. Jones stated that Mr. Showalter had to go to school to get his license, and asked if 11rs. Burns could fill this position without causing any waves. Mr. Whalen stated that thI Lave researched the matter as far as the regulations of the Department ;of Public Welfare s concerned, and there are no regulations that prohibit her acting in this capacity on a emporary basis. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Margaret Burns, irectress of Nursing, be in charge of the Women's Home in the absence of Mr. Showalter s per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes: Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that the 1976 budget forms are now in the hands of all departments and that he has requested that the final deadline for the return of the forms be November 26, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that they are going to schedule on the basis of the manner of which these forms are returned all budget hearings for the week of December 1, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that the proposed budget is scheduled to be posted on December 10, 1975, with the date of the budget adoption as December 31, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that this schedule will conform with the mandated requirement as far as the budget adoption is concerned. Chief Clerk then stated that he would recommend that the cut-off date for the payment of all regular bills be set for December 5, 1975, with the exception of emergencies, expense accounts and utilities. The recommended cut-off date for expense accounts and utilities is December 19, 1975. Chief Clerk stated for the record the payroll dates for December are December 12 and December 26, 1975. Remarks: Chairman stated that in discussing this with Mr. Whalen and staff, and in compliance with the statutory requirements, they felt that this was the most appropriate schedule that could be adopted at this time and also the recommendations made. �26 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the 1976 budget schedule and also the recommendations outlined above. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board an agreement with the South- western Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society to provide hearing personnel to provide services at the County Homes. Mr. Gilmore stated that it is required by the State that we have someone on a consulting basis to give tests, etc. Mr. Gilmore then recommended that this agreement be executed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execute the agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Gilmore presented the following two (2) tax refunds 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 refunds due to either duplication or over pay - meat of real estate or personal property taxes: (1) Hardy, Robert (1975 County Tax) 1410 Lattidome Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241 District: North Strabane= --Deed Book Reference: 1423-0165 District Number: 520--Section Number: 4--Parcel Number: 97 Amount: $104. 23 (2) Sarracino, Mark J. (1974 and 1975 County Taxes) 60 Hindman Avenue Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Burgettstown--Deed Book Reference: 1405-0275 District Number: 070--Section Number: "16--Parcel Number: 2-1 Amount: $10. 84 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board of a request from the Washington Industr Development Corporation for a Quit -Claim Deed on the property that we conveyed to them and they in turn conveyed to Mac -Plastics, Inc. Mr. Gilmore stated that Mac -Plastics has satisfactorily completed all of the requirements in regard to the type of building, use 1 0 of the land, etc. Mr. Gilmore stated that they are requesting that the Board give them al - - - I -- - - - - --W ..W MINUTE BOOK 527 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS F 1 quit -claim deed which will remove restrictions from the conveyance of land. Mr. Gilmore then recommended that the Board approve this request for a quit -claim deed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the quit -claim deed from Washington County to Washington Industrial Development Corporation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board of another item from the Washington Industrial Development Corporation. Mr. Gilmore stated that we finally have all of the loose ends tied up to complete the transactions of the purchase of land from Washington Tool and Machine Company, which are in North and Strabane .Townships, to comprise what will be the Eighty Four Industrial Site. Mr. Gilmore stated that the purchase price will be $193, 750. 00. Mr. Gilmore stated that we have already approved the agreement and the purchase of this with a court order at the beginning of the year for permission to do this. Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board once more give him approval to go ahead and pay the money to Washington Tool and Machine Company and accept their deed and execute the contract with the Washington Industrial Development Coporation for the purchase of the land. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board authorize Mr. Gilmore to pay the money to Washington Tool and Machine Company and accept their deed and also to execute the contract with the Washington Industrial Development Corporat as per above. Remarks: Chairman asked what the hold up was. Mr. Gilmore stated that somebody from the W. I. D. C. wanted the oil and gas rights straightened out. Mr. Gilmore stated that Wash- ington Tool and Machine Company did not own those gas and oil rights. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gilmore referred to the request from St. Alphonsus Church in McDonald to have $300 paid to them for the use of the Church prior to obtaining another senior citizens center. Mr. Gilmore stated that it is his understanding that all that the Board wanted was to have a release prepared when the check is delivered. Mr. Gilmore then recommended that whoever takes the check to them should have them sign the release papers acknowledging that they have received payment. Mr. Flynn then read for the record the following results of a meeting held in Washington, D.C. , on Tuesday, November 18, 1975, in regards to revenue sharing: 528 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS On November 18, 1975, Michael R. Flynn and F.D. Whalen, County Commissioner and County Administrator, respectively, joined 1,500 county officials from across the U.S. rallying in Washington for speedy renewal of revenue sharing. They called on Senators Scott and Schweiker and had the opportunity to speak to twenty of the Pennsylvania Congressmen. In their conversa- tion with the Pennsylvania Congressmen, they pointed out that revenue sharing accounts for $6 million plus as it relates to Washington County under the present statute. They described increased services needed by the County and the level of unemployment. They also explained the bud- get squeeze counties are locked into when they have no knowledge of whether they will have revenue sharing and what the level of funding will be. Under the new Congressional budget act, Flynn stated, which goes into effect January 1, 1976, no money can be appropriated between January and May 15, 1976. Revenue sharing under the current law runs out December 31, 1975, and that is why renewal is important now, he maintained. Flynn stressed the importance of revenue sharing as the only federal dollar sharing that can be budgeted for locally determined needs. He added that revenue sharing returns a portion of locally collected federal income taxes to the people who paid the taxes based on a formula that considers needs. In their interview with Congressman Morgan, he stated that he is 100% in support of General Revenue Sharing; he would support a com- bined authorization and appropriation of at least 5 3 /4 years and would work actively with the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to re-enact revenue sharing before Christmas of 1975. emarks : Ir. Flynn stated that Senator Long from Louisiana, who is the Chairman of the Senate 'inance Committee, definitely without hesitation, expressed that he was 100% in favor of ie extension for 5 3 /4 years for the revenue sharing based on a new formula with some eservation and amendments to the existing statute. Mr. Flynn stated that it was a con- ensus of opinion of everyone that Congress will enact some type of revenue sharing whethe be on a more liberal or restrictive basis. Mr. Flynn stated that they feel that their )urney was well worth it, and that their efforts were successful. Meeting adjourned. HE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: November 20 T . 1975 1