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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 103 - 1-17-1974 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK W BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS J Minute No. #103 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 17, 1974 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; County Solicitor Bigi; Assistant County Solicitor Gilmore; Reporter Dave Budinger of The Observer -Reporter; Reporter Bill Mose of The Daily Notes; Mr. John Merdian of WJPA Radio; Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mr. Jerry Kelanic of WWVA Radio; Mr. James Pust; and Ms. Noreen Sarkus. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. #102, each member having received a copy. read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. #102 be approved, as Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports - None Old Business: Chief Clerk reported to the Board that in connection with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, Phase II - that the County is proceeding on schedule to secure the right -of - entry on Phase II -A and that it is anticipated that the County will be notifying the Corps of Engineers that their unqualified right -of -entry will be assured as of the end of the week. Mr. Whalen stated that the problem surrounding the location of the bridge are being cleared up rapidly. Chief Clerk also informed the Board that he is in receipt of the Bridge Plans and specifications for the construction of the Jefferson Avenue Bridge, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and that the first advertising date will be Saturday, January 19, 1974, with bids to be opened on Thursday, February 14, 1974, at 11:00 a. m. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of a check from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $37, 365. 34 for the Protective Care (Adults) Services for the period September, 1972, through August, 1973. Deputy Controller Daniels entered the meeting. (Bills) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be approved for payment: • MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (a) Engelhardt -Power Associates, Inc. - $257. 00 for field services regarding Harmon Creek Site #481. (b) Carl G. Baker/Architects - $892. 62 - architectural services in connection with Washington County Homes, Code Update. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Report for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1973, and ending December 31, 1973, has been submitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Municipal Services - Department of Trans- portation. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 15, 1974, from Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer, which informed the County Commissioners of the work schedule which is pending for the year 1974 for the Washington County Bridge Department and also attached a listing of material for the year 1974 for repair of bridges. Chief Clerk reported to the Board that the heating and cooling system which was installed at the Courthouse has not been functioning according to the specifications and that the County is currently involved with the contractors and subcontractors, in trying to have the problem cleared up. Chief Clerk informed the Board that in reference to an emergency order received from Harrisburg for 10, 000 gallons of oil for the balance of January, 1974 - that Allied Oil Company advised on January 17, 1974, A. M. , that they cannot supply the oil required to fill the order. Chief Clerk stated that Messrs. Tony Bevec and Andy Pagac are in the process of contacting other suppliers in the area to see if they can honor the States' order. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum under date of January 11, 1974, from Frank Mascara, County Controller, directed to all elected officials, department heads, and supervisors, which requested that each employee sign in and out on time sheets which are to be attached to the payroll -voucher and statement of hours log. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners approve payment in the amount of $125. 00 toward the expenses incurred by the Washington County Association of Township Officials for their annual convention held on October 6, 1973, at the Ramada Inn, Washington, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue have approved Washington County's request for the 1972 Federal Income Tax information in conne n C L with the Personal Property tax. MINUTE BOOK &� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO,-COMMISSIONERS Fj 1 Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 8, 1974, from N. G. Delbridge, Colonel - Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, directed to Commissioner Frank Jones, Jr. which informed of a one -day seminar on Disaster Preparedness and Flood Emergency Activities for all County Civil Defense Directors to be held in the Federal Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 29, 1974. Commissioner Jones informed the Board that said seminar will be attended by himself and Mr. Charles Bohner, Director of Civil Defense Office. New Business: Chief Clerk reported that a seminar has been scheduled in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for February 25-26, 1974, for the Pennsylvania Association of County Commissioners. (Authorization to Advertise) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Commis- sioners be authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing and delivering of Flags and Markers fo r Veterans I Graves to -the Veterans I Department, 67 W. Cherry Avenue, Wash- ington, Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received by the County Controller, Frank Mascara, until 11:00 a. m. , Thursday, February 21, 1974, 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. Chief Clerk stated that a Salary Board meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday, January 23, 1974, at 1:30 p. m. in the Public Meeting Room. Chairman requested that notices be directed to respective parties. Controller Mascara entered the meeting. Solicitor: Assistant County Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board that all papers are in order in reference to the Tax Anticipation Borrowing. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners approve and adopt the following Resolution: _Rc�nl��tinn_ WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are such that funds are needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County and pay all lawful expenses until monies are available from 1974 tax levies; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners have solicited, --,quotes from the local Banks for interest rates on a loan of $500, 000. 00 to be borrowed on a takedown or installment basis in such manner as the County Commissioners shall from time to time direct and also authoriz the County Solicitor to prepare the necessary, lgl_papers to obtain such loan; and rwoo MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh National Bank was the successful bidder with a quote that the bank would charge an annual rate equal to the taxable equivalent of the prime rate in effect at the time of borrowing, which presently is 5. 07% per annum, and that this rate would firm during fiscal year 1974 regardless of any increase but shall decrease should or in the event of a decrease in the prime rate -as will more fully appear by reference to the quote from Pittsburgh National Bank; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has decided that acceptance of this quote is the lowest rate at which this money is available and the best protection against the hazard of increased rates interest rates due to inflation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank at any time and from time to time prior to December 31, 1974, an amount or amounts not exceeding the aggregate amount of Five Hundred Thousand ($500, 000. 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year, the loan (s) to be evidenced by Tax Anticipation Notes of the County in form acceptable to the bank payable on or before December 31, 1974, with interest from the date (s) thereof at a rate to the taxable equivalent of the prime rate in effect at time, which is presently 5. 07% per provided however, that this rate shall remain firm daring the fiscal year 1974 regardless of increase but shall decrease should or in the event of a decrease in the prime rate as will mo fully appear by reference to the quote from Pittsburgh National Bank; payable at quarter - intervals. Said loans and interest to be repaid from the first monies available from taxes in anticipation of which such temporary loans and interest were made, which taxes are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxes levied shall include and be sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two (2) of the Commissioners be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of the County Commissioners and the County the Tax Anticipation Notes which shall constitute the general obligation (s) of the County, and that the Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest such Tax Anticipation Notes and affix the County seal thereto, and further that the execution and delivery of the Tax Anticipation Notes so executed and attested shall be sufficient evidence of the necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal of the County this 17 day of January , 1974. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONFIRS Michael R. Flynn / s / Michael R. Flynn - Chairman Frank Jones, Jr. /s/ Frank Jones, Jr. Attest: F. D. Whalen /s / Edward M. Paluso /s / CHIEF CLERK :�Edward M. Paluso MINUTE BOOK 231 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS �l 1 CERTIFICATION The undersigned Chief Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby certifies that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by said Board at a meeting held on January 17 , 1974, at which meeting a quorum of the Board was present and acted throughout. .January 17 , 1974 Roll call vote taken: F . D. Whalen / s / CHIEF CLERK Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. I'aluso - Yes;Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Earl and Eric Bugaile entered the meeting. County Solicitor read correspondence under date of January 15, 1974, from Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, which requested approval from six (6) the Commissioners to sell -the following/items in accordance with a procedure set by the Board: (1) House #ME-28; (2) House #ME-23; (3) Barn ME-12; (4) Corn Crib #1 and #2; (5) One Manure Spreader; (6) One Hay Elevator; and (7) One Pull Type Plow. Correspondence stated that said items have no operational value to the Parks and should be disposed of as soo as appropriate bids are received. four (4) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the/personal property items as per above be appraised and posted and/or bid as recommended by the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the County Solicitor be authorized to prepare the advertisements for the demolition of the above -mentioned two (2) homes and one (1) barn. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Appointment) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners appoint County Commissioner Frank Jones, Jr. to replace County Commis- sioner •Edward M. Paluso to a three-year term effective January 1, 1974, and expiring on January 1, 1977, on the Washington County 4-H Development Fund Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 232 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS (Re -appointments & Appointment:) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners re -appoint the following persons to the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board effective January 1, 1974, and expiring as of the date so indicated; also included in this motion is the appointment of Michael R. Flynn replacing Edward M. Paluso, to a two-year term expiring January, 1976; and the appointment of Robert Brashe replacing Dr. Guy Frisk to a three-year term expiring January, 1977: Mrs. Elizabeth Frye three-year term expiring January, 1977 Mr. Joseph Zeffiro three-year term expiring January, 1977 Mr. Joseph Pawlosky two-year term expiring January, 1976 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: JaniWy 17 1974 ATTEST: & CHIS CL 1