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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 128 - 8-5-1974 - COMMISSIONER4-5-4- MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 120 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. August 5, 1974 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; Solicitor Bi,gi; Assistant Solicitor Gilmore; Administrative Assistant Crouse; Deputy Controller Daniels; Mr. Bob Robertson of the Observer- Reporter; Joann Mozes of WJPA Radio; Dave Baker of the Daily Notes. Chairman informed those present that the regular meeting that was to be held on Thursday, August 1, 1974, was postponed because he was in Harrisburg and Mr. Jones was ill. 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. 127, each member having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 127be approved Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Reports: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - Protective Care Services - Contract #1976 Month of May Amount - $255.94 2. Pittsburgh National Bank - Repo agreement 7/26 to 7/29 - $700, 466. 67 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Dept, of Public Welfare, Southwestern Pa, Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children & Adults, Inc., Day Care Services for Physically Handicapped Persons - $6 216.00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be author- ized for payment: 1. Chart iers -Houston Library - budget item Amount: $500.00 2, Marianna Public Library - budget item Amount: $500, 00 3. Griswold, Winters, Swain & Mullin/Land- scape Architects, as per contract at Mingo Park - Amount: $2, 325. 67 MINUTE BOOK 455 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 E Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a telegram from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan, dated July 31, 1974, stating that the Small Business Administration has declared Washington County eligible for disaster assistance as a result of the heavy rains and flooding on June 30, 1974. Also, the deadline for accepting applications has been extended to September 30, 1974. Chief Clerk then read a bulletin dated July 16, 1974, from the Federal Energy Administration stating that traffic fatalities for the 50 states in April were 1, 004 below the sam( month last year, a• reduction of 22. 6%, as a result of the reduced speed limit. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter of credit in connection with the Manpower Office, under the Grant 42-5-015-10; the prior authorization was $504, 538.00. This was in- creased by $363, 868. 00, making a total of $868, 406. 00. Chief Clerk next read a copy of a letter dated July 18, -1974, to Charlotte K. Lane, from George E. Bartol III, expressing his appreciation for the courtesies extended to him during his recent visit to Washington County. Mr, Bartol also requested some literature be sent to him so that he can look into the possibilities of doing a story on the Trolley Museum. Chief Clerk then informed the Board that the VIP project has been approved by the Governor's Justice Commission in the amount of $8, 000. 00, for July 1, 1974 to July 1, 1975. Chief Clerk next read a letter dated July 26, 1974, from West Bethlehem Township Supervisors conderning the George Lawrence property located in West Bethlehem Township. Said letter stated that the Supervisors are receiving numerous complaints about the Lawrence property, and the Supervisors are requesting that the house be condemned, Mr. Bigi stated that he would investigate this matter and respond to the letter. (Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio entered the meeting. ) Chief Clerk next read correspondence concerning Senate Bill #125, which basically states that the part of the Juvenile Maintenance costs out of the regulations will make the County responsible for 25% of these costs. (At the present time, the Act calls for the State to pick up the costs in full. ) Mr, Crouse stated that he has directed a letter to Mr, John Brunner for him to follow through with this, with the Committee, and voice Washington County's dis- approval of the proposed changes in this Act. (Chief Clerk stated that this has been followed through with. ) Chairman stated that Washington County would be responsible for $40, 000 to $60, 000 for the next six (6) months, if this bill passes. Chief Clerk next informed the Board of a proposal from Charles Kosey, to make needed repairs on the Legal Aid Building on West Beau Street. Mr. Kosey stated that he would make the repairs for an amount not to exceed $1, 300. 00. 456 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Kosey be authorized to make the needed repairs as per above for an amount not to exceed $1, 300.00. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously, Chief Clerk then stated that it is necessary to do a soil and foundation investi- gation at the site of the new Long-term Care Facility, Geo-Mechanics has a written proposal with the details of the cost estimates as follows: Subsurface Exploration $ 9,680.00 Laboratory Soil Testing 1,520.00 Engineering Analysis and Report 4,800.00 Expenses, Printing, Traveling at, cost 100.00 Professional Consultation during the design and construction phases estimated at $18. 00 /hr. 720.00 TOTAL $16, 820.00 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Geo-Mechanics be authorize to do the Soils and Foundation Investigation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence from Mrs. Daryl Ozorsky, Justice of the Peace California, Pa, , concerning reimbursement for repairs in her office in the amount of $999, 40, Chairman suggested consulting Mr. Edwards, the owner of the property, to determine who is responsible for paying the bill. Chief Clerk read letter from John S. Nichols, President of PACHA, concerning Allegheny County bringing suit against the Commonwealth, regarding the states providing funds to private nursing homes, but not to Kane Hospital, (Discussion was held) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Washington County join -in with Allegheny County in their suit against the Commonwealth as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk next read letter dated July 26, 1974, from Joseph E. Portler, Gene Chairman of the Clarksville and Community Improvement Association, thanking the Commissioners for the contribution for the celebration of Clarksville USA Days, (Mr, Jones stated that they were referring to his contribution. ) Chief Clerk read letter from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, dated July 25, 1974, FA regarding Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach - Unit 2A. MINUTE BOOK 457 `BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS i� N C 1 Said letter stated that the location study and survey for the high pressure pipeline paralleling the creek should almost be complete. Chairman stated that action on this project be tabled, Chief Clerk read letter from Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, dated July 29, 1974, in which they request permission to haul coal over Washington County, Daisytown Bridge No. 11A spanning Pike Run. Also} enclosed with the letter was a certificate of insurance in the amount of $300, 000. 00, which would cover property damage, personal liability, etc. Solicitor Bigi recommended that bond be posted equal to the bridge replacement. Chairman suggested that Solicitor Bigi contact the legal department of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation as to the bond. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board grant per -mission to the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation to haul coal over Daisytown Bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes., Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter dated July 29, 1974, from Ms. .Beaver Perkins, Coordinator :)f the Washington County Volunteers In Probation Program. Ms. Perkins stated that in two eks an orientation session for detention home volunteers will be held, and she will keep the ommissioners informed in regards to the number of personnel participating at the detention me and the nature of their involvement. Chief Clerk informed the Board of an application for County Aid, Liquid Fuels ccount, from Long Branch Borough, requesting $6, 000. 00 of assistance on a $15, 605. 00 pro- ect. The application has been executed by the Long Branch Council. Moved by Mr.. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the request for County Aid in the amount of $6, 000. 00, to Long Branch Borough. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Chief Clerk read an example public notice from the Washington County Planning ommission notifying all residents of a public hearing to be held at the Washington County ourthous e Public Meeting Room, on August 28, 1974 at 2:00 p, m, to discuss the adoption of an rdinance regulating the subdivision and development of land within the County. Said letter tated the reasons necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the request for a public hearing on August 28, 1974, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 458 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that there are two (2) fire hydrants at the Women' Home that are too low into the ground and need to be raised up so that they are accessible to the fire department in the event that they are needed. Chief Clerk stated that he has received a proposal from John D. Bruno to raise the two (2) fire plugs to the standard height, including labor and material for $675. 00. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize Mr. Bruno to raise the fire plugs at the W omen's Home as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Bigi presented two (2) personal property 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 overpayment of personal property tax: 1. Dinsmore, Geneva W. Box 747 Tax Dept. 27th Fl Pittsburgh, Pa, Amount: $159.31 2, Fisher, Kenneth E. Box 747 Tax Dept. 27th Pittsburgh, Pa. Amount: $13.28 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso.- Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board a proposed agreement for the Ferry Service Mr. Bigi stated that copies. have been sent to all parties involved, (Discussion was held. ) Commissioner Paluso suggested that the Board adopt said agreement contingent upon the adoption by the Fayette County Commissioners and the Ferry Commission. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above agreement be adopted contingent upon adoption by the Fayette County Commissioners and the Ferry Comm- ission. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.. Motion carried unanimously. (Remarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that the Solicitors look into the method of operation of the Ferry Commission.) MINUTE C ■ ■ 459 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Solicitor Bigi presented the following resolution (prepared by Special Counsel Robert Zeman) to the Board for their consideration and approval: xecuted. WHEREAS, ,the County of Washington has heretofore caused an Eminent Domain Proceedings to be instituted in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania, at No. 88 March Term A. D, , involving premises situate in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, owned by Blanche Day, Donald Day and Dale Christensen, Heirs of H. M. Day, Deceased, Condem - nees; and WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to a settlement of said pro- ceedings for the sum of $1, 200, 00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Robert L. Zeman, Esq. , as Special Solicitor for the County of Washington be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to enter into such Stipulations and Agreements and to permit the entry of such Court Orders, Awards and Judgments that may be required to consummate such settlement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all matters relating to said settlement, which have heretofore been undertaken, be, and the same are hereby, ratified and confirmed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above resolution be Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi informed the Board of a request from Charleroi Borough for funds to appropriate for the Veterans' Day Celebration. iscussion was held. ) r. Paluso suggested that in the future, this appropriation should be budgeted to the town hav Veterans' Day Celebration. Chairman suggested that this matter be tabled until the next eeting to give Mr. Bigi an opportunity to investigate further Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board a redemption deed to be executed for the ii�.d Ward of Centerville Borough to Ray Lester, in the amount of $ 53, 29. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that redemption deed be approve ind executed as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes,. 4 Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi informed the Board of a lease agreement between the County of ashington and Kenneth Lusk, employee at Mingo Creek Park. Mr. Bigi recommended this ease agreement be executed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that said lease be executed. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board an agreement between the County of Washington and Joseph Power, regarding salvage rights of the building situated in Cross Creek County Park, Hopewell and Cross Creek Townships. ment. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt said agree- Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi then informed the Board of an agreement between the County of Washington and Edward Tonetti, in regards to an abandoned building located in Ten Mile Creek Park in East Bethlehem Township. Mr, Tonetti would remove said building in exchange for salvage rights and will pay the County the sum of $25. 00. Mr. Tonetti also has insurance coverage. Mr. Bigi recommended that this matter be tabled. because Mr. Tonetti didnot specify the amount of insurance he has. This matter was tabled upon recommendation of Solicitor Bigi. Solicitor Bigi presented the following resolution to the Board in regards to Senate Bill 1523 and recommended that it be adopted; WHEREAS, it appears that the rate of crime is continually in- creasing, and WHEREAS, it appears that the citizens of this country, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in particular the County of Washington, are increasingly becoming the unfortunate victims of crimes, and WHEREAS, such victims are sustaining, along with physical and mental suffering, substantial pecuniary losses, and WHEREAS, there is a present need for legislation to compen- sate the victims of crime, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington are concerned with the welfare of the people of this County who may become the unfortunate victims of crime, and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Board that Senate Bill No. 1523 has been promulgated to create the Crime Victims Compensation Board to deal with these problems, and WHEREAS, it appears that said Bill is now in the House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee for consideration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 5th day of August, 1974, and it is hereby resolved that we the Commissioners of the County pf Washington, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urge the prompt and immediate passage of said Bill, and subscribed to this resolution in full support thereof, (Discussion was held. ) 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK qul BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 executed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing resolution be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then made an announcement stating that recently, the Board of Commissioners approved installation of an Air Pollution Monitoring Station in the County and that it will be installed in the Sheriff's office building on August 6, 1974. It will be adopted and coordinated and put into service on Wednesday morning, August 7, 1974, at 9:30 a, m. The DER requests that the Commissioners and the Press attend the installation, Chief Clerk also stated that the Air Pollution Monitoring Station will issue bulletins on a regular basis once in operation. Meeting adjourned, THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: August 5, 1974 ATTES CHIEF CLERK