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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 104 - 1-24-1974 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK $OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA_ MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C� 1 1 inute No. #104 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 24, 1974 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioner Jones and Paluso. Absent being: Commissioner Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen: County Solicitor Bigi; Assistant County Solicitor Gilmore; Controller Mascara; 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. Grant Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph; Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio; Mr. Dave Daniels - Deputy Controller; Mr. Charles Chattaway; and Miss Karen Dobbs of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Absent. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. # 103, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Minute No. #103 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso `"Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports - None Special Order of Business: Mr. Charles Chattaway and Miss Karen Dobbs made a presentation to the Board with reference to the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. Miss Dobbs stated that the American Wind Symphony Orchestra has expanded it's in -residence program to include inland comet as well as the communities on the river that the Orchestra normally visits. Miss Dobbs furthe stated that a typical in -residence program offers an exciting -day program including educational symposiums for young people, a businessmen's concert, backyard concerts, and the possibility of participation in a local religious service. Miss Dobbs also stated that in addition to the two-day program, the American Wind Symphony Orchestra provides all publicity and promotional materials, with the entire fee totalling $2500:-. Miss Dobbs stated that she feels July 3rd and July 4th would be a good time to have the Orchestra in the Washington area. Mr. Jones: "Mr. Chattaway and Miss Dobbs I promise this project will be looked into and I will see that you are notified as to the outcome." Old Business: Chief Clerk informed the Board that the Site Evaluation Report for the Extended Care Facility for Washington County from the Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. , Registered MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Architects has been received. Mr. Whalen further stated that there was three possible sites included in the evaluation, they are as follows: 1. North Main Street adjacent to the Arden Trolley Museum and is presenting the site of the existing Washington County Men's Home. 2. Arden Area - Bounded on the West by the Hickory Road and on the South by North Main Street Extension. The site is located North of the Men's Home. The evaluation is higher. 3. South Strabane Township directly off North Main Street. It is an Industrial Development Site known as the Crile Park Site. Mr. Whalen stated that the Architects evaluation also included a detailed report on the plus and minus factors on each of the above sites. Mr. Whalen further stated that Wallover & Mitchell recommend the site in Chartiers Township (Site No. 2) is the most desirable location for the Extended Care Facility for Washington County. Discussion was held on the above matter. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the designated site recommen ed by Wallover & Mitchell be accept6d for the Extended Care Facility for Washington County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: for payment: Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the following bill be 1. Chartiers Creek Phrase II - Acquisition and easement payments - $65, 700.00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that a meeting between the Board of County Commissioners of Fayette and Washington County has been scheduled for Monday, January 28, at noon 1974/at Hugo's Restaurant on Route 40. Chief Clerk read a Telegram from Congress Thomas E. Morgan under date of January 23, 1974. Said telegram was in regards to the approval by the Small Business Administration of an $87, 500. 00 loan to the Middle Monongahela Industrial Development A_ssoci*ion, Inc. of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. The Lean will be used to assist Maintenance Welding, Inc. of Donora, Pennsylvania to relocate and will result in the creation of twenty-three (23) jobs for area residents. Chief Clerk read a report under date of January 9, 1974 from the Pennsylvania Game Commission . Said report was a paymient in the amount of $142. 07 made to the County in lieu of taxes on game lands in the County. Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence under date of January 11, 1974, direct MINUTE BOOK 235 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS E 0 fj to Mr. Michael Baker from the Corps of Engineers. Said letter was in regards to the Chartier Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Unit 2; Proposed Jefferson Avenue Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 16, 1974, 'directed to Mr. Whalen from Mr. Keery McAmbley-Director of the Washington County Industrial Development Agency. Sdkd letter was in regards to the A_bbx Corporation offering to sell to the County an acre an a ,/ half of land in front of our Consolidated Coal Site at Houston. Said land is needed to build a desirable approach to the bridge that must be constructed into our 40 acre industrial site. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Washngton County Industrial Development Agency be authorized to procede with the acquiring of the Abex Corporation prop Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Mot-io n carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence under date df January 22, 1974 from Mr.', Melvin B. Bassi . Said letter was in regards to the printing of the Court Rules. Mr. Whalen stated that this matter has been discussed with the Courts and the Bar Association. Mr. Wha stated that a Petition has been signed by Judge Gladden stating that the petitioner avers the printing costs and that no prior approval for contracting the printing was acquired from the Washington County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that authorization beigiven to pay Lydic Printing Company the amount of $1, 047. 00 for Court Rules. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unnimously. Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence under date of January 10, 1974 from Mr. Duane A. Kavka, Director of the PSA VIII Nutrition Project. Said letter was in regards to the proposed Advisory Council in connection with Title VII Aged Nutrition Project. Mr. Whalen upon the recommendation of Mr. Michael Flynn that (stated that/Mr. Metro Petrosky Jr., Adult Welfare Service Director be appointed atthe Washi County representative on this Advisory Council. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Mr. Metro Petrosky Jr., - IA_dult Welfare Service Director be appointed as the Washington County representative on the JAdvisory Council of the Title VII Aged Nutrition Project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ew Rus ines s Controller Mascara informed the Board of the new payroll forms created by his of Ce and asked that the Board make a motion that the forms be used by all Court y Employees. M11NUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Payroll forms created by the Controller's Office by used by all County Employees. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried uanaimously. Controller Mascara inquired about the salary of Mr. John Piganell -Manpower Services Dire Chief Clerk informed Mr. Mascara that this matter has been taken care of at the Salary Board Meeting held on Wednesday, January 23, 1974. Controller Mascara stated that he feels the Treasurer's Office should have a Lock Box. He (Mi. Mascara) explained that in this way all money deposited in the Treasurer's Office would be deposited Mr. Mascara further stated that he feels every office s every four (4) hours into the bank. to deposit all funds in the Treasurer's Office. Solicitor Bigi stated that he has talked to Mr. Clark of the Pittsburgh National Bank and that the possib@lity of getting a Lock Box in the Treasurer's Office will be explored and that he (Mr. Bigi) will let the Board know the outcome. Controller Mascara inquired about the salary of Mr. redrew Dezack. Mr. Mascara stated that Friday, January 25, 1974, will end another pay period but he hasn't received a voucher signed by the Courts to pay Mr. Dezack. Mr. Mascara asked the Board what should be done on this matter. Solicitor Bigi stated that his pay has to be authorized by the Court and that until the Common- wealth Court states who will be the sole employer of the Court related employees this matter should be held in abeyance. Mr. Mascara: -For the record- "I am fed up with the Court Orders sent' down from the Courts. " Solicitor: fbr Solicitor Bigi gave the four (4)pa iAstinvol4,ddkldna creati.ng� the;nece*sa.ry lkteps/0t Bond i1ssueif;- They are as followed: 1. Paying Agent or Financial Advisor(Bank) 2. Investment Banker 3. Bonding Council 4. Local Solicitor Mr. Bigi went on to state the parties he would pick to feel the above positions. They are as follows: 1. Pittsburgh National Bank 2. Babbitt, Meyers & Waddell 3. Kuhn, Engle,, B aij4,axis Stein 4. John Bell Discussion was held on the above matter. Moved by Mr. Pal aaso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the above matter be tabled until Solicitor Bigi has looked into the matter. report daily Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. IWIINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1\ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi stated that a letter was received from W. S. Enterprises, Inc. in regards to attending a land tax sale in Washington, Pa. Mr. Bigi stated that he will send a letter to Mr. C. H. T. Woodward - Executive Vice President of the W. S. Enterprises, Inc. stating that by the Code there is a procedure that must be followed in regards to attending land tax sales. Solicitor Bigi recommended that the Board adopt the above procedure stated by the Code. Solicitor Bigi recommended that the PennDot Easement Agreement be tabled until the next regular Board meeting which will be held January 31, 1974. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: January 24 1974 "7 ATTEST: A Q o l 1 CHIEF CLERK