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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 131 - 8-22-1974 - COMMISSIONERALA MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 131 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., August 22, 1974 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members eing present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Assistant Solicitor Gilmore; Deputy Controller Daniels; Messrs. Roland Bourke and Richard Galway of the Redevelopment Authority; Mrs. Miller of the League Women Voters; Jack Merdian of WJPA Radio; Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio; Dave Budinger of the Observer -Reporter; Dave Baker of the Daily Notes; Jerry Kelanic of WWVA; and Mr. Dale Clapsaddle. 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. 130 each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 130 be approved, as re Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. d Business: None its: None ial Order of Business: Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Author ity, asked the Commissioners to approve an application to the State for Redevelopment Assist- ance Grant, Form DCA-20, in the amount of $150, 484. 00 for a planning grant for housing for e elderly in Canonsburg. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing application for the Redevelop ment Assistance Grant in the amount of $150, 484. 00 as per above. Remarks: Mr. Paluso asked if there was any provision to house the Senior Citizens Center, and Mr. Boul stated that there was. Mr. Bourke also stated that approximately 100-150 elderly people could be housed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Cor Tespondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: MINUTE BOOK 475 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA _ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L J (Bills) 1. Pittsburgh Regional Planning Association - Invoice dated June 13, 1973 Project No. CPA-PA-03-1011 Amount: $682.00 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Public Assistance Payment for CWS Month of January - Amount: $3, 561. 29 3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Public Assistance Payment for CWS Month of February - Amount: $4, 419. 03 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - Public Assistance Payment for CWS Month of March - Amount: $4, 333.16 5. Commonwealth of Pa. - Public Assistance Payment for CWS Month of April - Amount: $4, 721. 32 6. Commonwealth of Pa. - Expenditures for Harmon Creek Watershed Amount: $11, 672. 32 7. Commonwealth of Pa. - State Grant Funds to improve Juvenile Probation Services - Amount: $24, 114. 00 8. Michael George - Receipt of Parks & Recreation Fund August 13, 1974 to August 19, 1974 - Amount: $103. 00 9. Pittsburgh National Bank - -Return of Investment at PNB on C of D #1016 Principle $500, 000. 00 Int. earned $ 5,111.11 (General Fund Account) Total $5 05, 111. 11 10. First National Bank and Trust Co. - Redemption on C of D #4696 Principle $345, 000. 00 Int. earned $ 6,198.18 (Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund) Total $351, 198. 18 11. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend investment - repurchase agreement General Fund $600, 000. 00 Repurchase $ 400.00 Total $600, 400. 00 12. First National Bank and Trust Co. - Redemption on C of D #4697 Principle $175, 000. 00 Int. earned $ 3, 144. 01 (Liquid Fuels Escrow Account) Total $178, 144. O1 13. First National Bank and Trust Co. - Redemption on C of D #4955 Principle $125, 000. 00 Int. earned $ 1, 194. 35 (Liquid Fuels Escrow Account) Total $126, 194. 35 Moved by Mr. Jones, 'seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be authorized for payment: Remarks: 1. Kosey Contractor - Legal Aid Building Repairs - $1, 150. 00 2. John M. Felice Associates, Inc. - for professional services rendered - $915. 00 3. GAL Construction, Inc. - RE: Jefferson Avenue Bridge - $37, 228. 05 4. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Food Stamp Program for quarter ending June 30, 1974 - $13, 295. 94 1 ' MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Paluso suggested that Mr. Bevec be instructed to have Mr. Kosey inspect the wall on Beau Street and take preventive measures to assure that the wall situation does not occur again. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter from the Office of Manpower Planning in which Mr. Piganell stated that the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, Sub -Part B, Paragraph 95. 34, makes provisions for the payment of allowances to CETA trainees. The Office of Man- power Planning recommended that the following allowances be paid: 1. Basic Allowance - $2. 00 per hour for a maximum of 40 hours per week 2. Transportation Allowance - At the rate of 12� per mile for the participants to and from the training facility 3. Dependency Allowance - For the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th dependants for a maximum of $20. 00 per week Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board accept the recommenda- tion of Mr. Piganell as per above and pay the said allowances. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a second letter from John Piganell of the Office of Manpower Planning in which he stated that the 16 PEP participants now working for the County may have been errors eously carried over contrary to Sub -Part A, Paragraph 96. 24 of the CETA Act; and that if the Board of County Commissioners had made provision for the budgeting of these slots under the County payroll prior to the extension of EEA, it was not legally possible to carry over these participants. Mr. Piganell, therefore, recommended that the Board adopt the appropriate ration at the earliest possible time. Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that under EEA, the PEP employees' terms should have expired as of June 30, 1974, as far as the sponsorship of EEA or PEP Program is concerned. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the necessary reso- lution assuring that the PEP employees would be picked at the beginning of the next fiscal since no provision was made this year. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk next read letter dated August 20, 1974, from Metro Petrosky, Jr., requ6s permission to attend Seminars on Aging on the following dates: August 22-23; September 5-6; and September 26-27. E 1 �I, MINUTE BoEIK 0 'BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the request of Mr. Petros to attend the Seminars on Aging as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter dated August 15, 1974, from Clay Graham dire to Mr. J. S. Minnotte of the Engineering Division of the Department of the Army. Mr. stated that he has reviewed the Draft Environmental Statement, Chartiers Creek Flood Protec- tion Project as submitted to him on July 24, 1974, and finds it to be accurate and factual; and he had no adverse comments on it. Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 13, 1974, from William J. Wewer of the Penn- sylvania Historical and Museum Commission stating that the Washington County Jail and the Washington County Courthouse have been placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 18, 1974, from Peter H. Smith of the Was County Board of Assistance requesting approval to renew the contractual agreement for Wash- ington County Protective Services for Contract Year September 1, 1974 to August 30, 1975. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the request to renew the Washington County Protective Services Contract for the year September 1, 1974 to August 30, 1974, as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter of resignation from Elsie Arnone of the Tax Assessment Office, effective August 23, 1974. Chief Clerk read a copy of a memo dated August 16, 1974, from William P. Sember of the Washington County Planning Commission directed to All Applicable Communities in Washington County. Said letter was in regard to the Public Hearing on proposed County Subdi- vision and Land Development Ordinance with Mobile Home Park Development Regulations to be held on August 28, 1974, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter addressed to Judge Sweet from George R. Kubovci Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officer, announcing his resignation, effective September 27, 1974. Mr. Kubovcik also requested that an audit be made up to the date of his resignation with a copy to him and one to the Courts. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that an audit be made upon request of Mr. Kubovcik as per above. Roll call vote taken: k, 16, • 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. Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 16, 1974, from Raymond S. Hart of the Depart- ment of Public Welfare stating that he, Ms. Treat, and Ms. Harmer will be making an evalua- tion visit to the Washington County Detention Home on Wednesday, August 21, 1974. Mr. Hart also requested a meeting with the Commissioners to report their findings and recommendations. Remarks: Mr. Flynn stated that the inspection was not made at the insistence of any public official. Mr. Flynn also stated that he met with Judge Simmons who was in agreement with the request of Commissioner Paluso that a full investigation be made and that a public hearing would be held to report the findings. A request was also made to the Governor to assure that an inspection would be made. This took place yesterday (the 21st). Mr. Flynn stated for the record that at no time have the Commissioners ever discussed the situation at the Juvenile Detention Home, either in Executive Session or at the Public Meeting, individually or collectively. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Robert P. Carothers, newly appointed treasurer of the Washington County Law Library Committee, requesting budgetary funds for 1974 in the amount of $9, 000. 00 (budgetary item). Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 12, 1974, from Walter N. Peechatka, Director of the State Conservation Commission of the DER. Said letter suggested a new type of district planning. The procedure will utilize a committee to suggest a three-year program and from three-year program to suggest a one-year program for the district. Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 22, 1974, from the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse stating that they will not act on any annual County Plans or amendments unless document has been reviewed and signed -off by the County Commissioners. The proper sign -off will consist of a statement indicating that the plan or amendment has been reviewed by the Commissioners; and the signature of every Commissioner from each County involved must appe on this statement. Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 8, 1974, from the Auberle Home ,for Boys in McKeesport, Pa., stating that the per diem rate has been increased to $23. 00 from the present rate of $21. 00, effective as of August 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 16, 1974, from John R. Paluso, M. D. , Chairman of the Washington County Emergency Medical Services, apprising the Commissioners of the c rent status of emergency medical training as it relates to ambulance personnel and to seek en- dorsement of significant advances in pre -hospital emergency care. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of Commissioners endors the program titled the "Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance, Level I I. " Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 9 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 479 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS kCounty Aid Applications) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of Commissioners 3.pprove the following two (2) applications for County Aid: Claysville Borough $10, 000 East Bethlehem Township $10, 000 Remarks: r. Jones suggested that the Commissioners issue a bulletin to all municipalities stating that money in the Liquid Fuels Account is limited. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board the following list of Field Registrations for the eneral Election to be held on November 5, 1974: Mon., Sept. 9, 1974 Monongahela City Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Tues. , Sept. 10, 1974 Donora Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Thurs. , Sept. 12, 1974 California Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Wed., Sept. 18, 1974 Canonsburg Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Thurs. , Sept. 19, 1974 Mt. Pleasant Hickory Fire Hall 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Fri. , Sept. 20, 1974 McDonald Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Sat. , Sept. 21, 1974 Charleroi Borough Bldg. 9 - 1 & 2 - 6 Mon., Sept. 23, 1974 West Brownsville Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Tues., Sept. 24, 1974 Monongahela City Bldg. 1 - 5 &, 6 - 9 Wed., Sept. 25, 1974 Peters Twp. Municipal Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Thurs. , Sept. 26, 1974 Fredericktown Township Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Fri. , Sept. 27, 1974 Burgettstown Borough Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Fri. , Sept. 20, 1974 Finleyville Community Bldg. 1 - 5 & 6 - 9 Sat. , Oct. 5, 1974 Bentleyville Borough Bldg. 9 - 1 & 2 - 6 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the above schedule for Field Registrations. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk also stated that Mickie Farrah of the Election Department requested that each of the Commissioners submit to her the names of three Field Registrars no later than next eek's meeting. Chief Clerk read a letter from Joan Owens, Director of the Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, directed to Mr. Flynn stating that the Washington County MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Board of Commissioners has been awarded a Contract No. 2313 for the Washington County Day Care Program for fiscal year 1974-1975, of which Community Action is a sub -contractor. The CAC also stated that the Department of Welfare is tardy in processing and delivering the money to them, and the Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation requests of the Com missioners a loan of $30, 000. This money will be used to cover more than $18, 000 in costs already incurred and will finance the payroll for the program for a six -week period. At the end of this six -week period, CAC anticipates that they will receive the money from the state, at which time the County will be reimbursed. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above request of the Community Action Corporation for a loan in the amount of $30, 000 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks: Mr. Jones suggested that the County provide a van or driver to take retarded people to the hosp' - tal if needed. Chairman stated that this would be under the MH/MR Program and suggested that Mr. Jones talk to Mr. Fantz. Chief Clerk read a letter dated August 20, 1974, from Robert G. Wilson, Executive Director of the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission, stating that they were submitting to the Board of Commissioners the Estimated Budget for the period of July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Also enclosed was a copy of the Annual Audit for the Wst fiscal year. Chief Clerk read a memo dated August 15, 1974, from Williams Semb'er,-, Executive Director of the Washington County ,Planning Commission, to all municipalities in Washington County regarding National Flood Insurance Program. Mr. Sember explained that the require- ments are very minute to participate in this program. All that is needed is a resolution and a copy of the building permit ordinance. Mr. Sember also stated that the Program is voluntary but the "Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973" does impose sanctions against non -participating designated communities who do not become eligible by July 1, 1975. Chairman suggested that this communication be made part of the record for the purpose of substantiating the position taken by the Board of Commissioners. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Western Pennsylvania Regional Medical Program, Pittsburgh, Pa., stating that J. Bracken Burns has successfully completed the Medical Technician - II Course. Chief Clerk then informed the Board of the receipt of the Actual Use Report for Federal Revenue Sharing monies for the period July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974. The following facts concerning the Actual Use Report were presented: For Period July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 MINUTE BOOK 481 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS u 1 Balance as of June 30, 1973 Receipts during period Interest earned for period Expenditures for multi -purpose and general government Expenditures for the Homes for the Aged TOTAL EXPENDITURES Balance as of June 30, 1974 $1, 536, 306. 03 $1, 342, 821. 00 $ 172, 778. 40 $ 628, 286. 92 $ 99, 125.35 $ 727, 412. 27 $2, 324, 493. 16 Chief Clerk then informed the Board that another entitlement check has been received in the amount of $334, 802. 00. The above Actual Use Report must be filed by September 1, 197 and advertised. New Business: Chief Clerk requested that Charles A. Crouse be appointed Acting Chief Clerk for next week. (August 26 - 30) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Crouse be appointed Acting Chief Clerk next week, in the absence of Mr. Whalen, Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant County Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board of a deed for execution from the County to Industrial Development Corporation for eventual transfer to industrial user Mac Plastic. Mr, Gilmore stated that the deed hasp~been approved by the Court previously. J approved: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the deed for execution be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Jones stated that he talked to Chairman Lebder of the Fayette County lCommissioners and he stated that the Board of Commissioners would approve the resolution for the Ferry Commission at their meeting. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: August 22 , 1974 I ATTEST:�yyr`� a ACTING CHIEF CLERK