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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 136 - 9-26-1974 - COMMISSIONERPW MINUTE BOOK 4V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS u E Minute No. 136 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , September 26, 1974 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones and Paluso. Absent being: Commissioners Flynn, whoAs on vacation at this time. Also present being: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Solicitor Bigi; Assistant Solicitor Gilmore; Deputy Controller Daniels; Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Jack Merdian of WJPA; Dave Baker of The Daily Notes and Paul Carson of the Observer -Reporter. A cting Meeting called to order by/,Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Absent Acting Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 135, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 135 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Reports - None Old Business - None Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: 1. Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C. D. #1031 - General Fund Principle $500, 000. 00 Interest 4,,895.83 TOTAL $504.895.83 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Ck. #32-628151 - WIN Program Participation Amount: $640.00 3. First National Bank & Trust Company - Redemption of C. D. #5536 Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Acct. Priniciple $135, 000. 00 Interest 10,347. 23 TOTAL $136, 347. 23 4. Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Services Invoice - Month of June 1974 - Ck. #47-359422 - Amount: $4, 675. 65 5. Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare - Foster Home & Institutional Care Payment - Month of June 1974 - Ck. #50-355949 Amount: $1.518.00 Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, authorizing payment of the following bills: r- 518 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1. GAL Construction - $4, 400. 00 - for demolition of building 2. GAL Construction - $11, 398. 50 - Jefferson Avenue Bridge 3. Carl G. Baker/Architects - $689.16 - Mingo Creek Park 4. Carl G. Baker - $799. 62 - Washington County Homes Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following letters filed with the Department of Transportation endorsing the upgrading of Interstate 70: Greater Charleroi Industrial Development Corporation Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 354 Monessen Chamber of Commerce Fox Grocery Company Bell of Pennsylvania United Steelworkers of America Westmoreland County Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments City of Monongahela Stauffer Chemical Company Hercules Incorporated Remarks: Mr. Jones stated that Mr. Bill Sember of the Planning Commission spoke at the meeting in Ellsworth concerning this matter. Chief Clerk read letter dated September 20, 1974 addressed to Richard Gubanish, Chief Assessor, from the Peters Township School District regarding tax rolls of newly constructed properties in Peters Township. Said letter reported that the long delay between construction and entry on the rolls of assessed properties has largely disappeared, and expressed their appreciatim to all those involved in this accomplishment. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September 19, 1974 from the State Library of Pennsylvania addressed to Reed B. Day, Esq. regarding the law library. Said letter enclosed floor plans for the library, but Mr. Whalen stated that the matter for the Commissioners' attention was in regards to the new shelving. Said letter recommended new the shelving because accommodating / old shelving to the new wall space is very difficult, and secondly, shelving over seven shelves per section makes difficult access to the materials. Letter also stated a third handicap being that because of poor access,it complicates the arrangement of books on the shelves and may produce expansion space at the top shelf which is the least accessible one. Mr. Whalen stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Bevec, the building superindentent, and recommended that the current shelving be utilized to its greatest advantage in the transfer of the library. Remarks: Mr. Paluso asked Mr. Bigi if he had done any research concerning the state taking over and running the county law library, and stated that until further research is produced on this matter that the Board hold over any action. 1 1 0 MINUTE BOOK AR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS l Chief Clerk read a telegram from Congressman Thomas Morgan announcing that the Corps of Engineers of the Department of the Army has awarded a $2,490, 915. 00 Contract to Irwin T. Miller, Inc, of Burgettstown. Said telegram stated the Contract is for construction of 2. 9 mile of Channel improvementsn the DuBois Local Flood Protection Proj Chief Clerk read letter dated September 17, 1974 addressed to Mr. Flynn from the Comprehensive .Health Planning Association regarding a meeting held September 10, 1974 with the Fayette -Greene -Washington CHP Council which unanimously accepted the progress report on the Washington County Long -Term Care Facility presented on behalf of the Commissioners. Said letter also confirmed continued endorsement of this project by the CHPA. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated September q, 1974 from Columbia Gas addressed to Mr. David Gilmore regarding the request for right of way in Coal Center Borough,Washington County. Said letter requested that the Commissioners give consideration to Columbia Gas for the waiving of the relocation agreement, and gave several reasons for the request. Mr. Gilmore stated that this had been discussed at previous meetings and that some definite determination should be made if the Commissioners are going to enforce the relocation clause, which states any relocation of the pipeline would be at no cost to the County. Mr. Gilmore stated that he had understood the Board's attitude of being that the relocation clause should remain in the resolution regardless of the circumstances mentioned in the letter, and requested the Board to reaffirm that no change will be made. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the resignation of Loretta Roberts as Majority Inspector for the District of Cecil 7th as of September 16, 1974. Mr. Jones asked Mr. Whalen if any progress had been made concerning the vans for field registrations. Mr. Whalen stated that only one request had been received for 'a van, and as of yesterday afternoon, he had Mrs. Farrah call the gentlemen who had sent in the request to determine if we could get space at the gate. Mrs. Farrah had told Mr. Whalen there would be no problem in getting the field registrars there on the hours that, they requested. Mr. Whalen reported that he also had a request for Peters Township High School and that Mrs. Farrah was going to work this into her schedule. Mr. Whalen also stated that the van is not a good procedure, because of the access into and out of the van. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that he had inquiry from the League of Women Voters about the use of a van in various other locations such as a shopping center. Mr. Paluso also stated that a van was available, but that October 7th was the last day for a request, however, there would be other days after the first of the year. Mr. Jones stated that a request must be received from the League of Women Voters and that the problem concerning access to the van might be solved if the shopping center was willing to provide a table and chairs. 520 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read letter dated September 11, 1974 from Mr. Harvey Quenette of the Thomas Campbell Christian Center regarding services for senior citizens. Mr. Quenette requested an opportunity to come before the Board and share the program which they offer or a personal visit to the Center for a showing of their plans for a second building. Said letter also stated they would eventually be seeking federal, state and local funds to support the project. Enclosed with the letter was an account of what they are now doing and what they plan to do when the added facility is completed. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the resignation of Violet Scariot, Clerk for the Tax Assessment Office, effective as of October 4, 1974. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a proposed letter by Metro Petrosky to be directed to the Mon Valley United Health Services regarding contractual arrangements between the County and the Washington Area Senior Citizen Center. Said proposed letter stated that it is not the County's intent to enter into the same agreement for 1975, since the Area Agency on Aging is acting as prime contractor. Mr. Whalen stated this will be the Mon Valley United Health Services project, but the County will continue to support the Center in fulfilling its role within the County. Mr. Whalen further stated that this proposed letter would confirm the Board's action, and he would contact the Mon Valley United Health Services so they can enter into negotiations with the Department of Public Welfare. - _ _ Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request received September 24, 1974 from the Planning Commission requesting that the Commissioners take formal action on the adoption of the County Subdivision & Land Development Regulations as a County program. Remarks: Mr. Paluso suggested that this matter be tabled until it can be brought before a full Board meeting. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum from Mr. Bill Sember of the Planning Commission regarding a one -day Conference to be held in Harrisburg on October 4, 1974. Mr. Sember requested permission to have four persons from his office attend this meeting, at a registration fee of $8. 00 per person. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board authorize the attendance of four persons from the Planning Commission office to attend the one -day Conference as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Assistant County Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board a renewal of the Mental Retardation Model Contract regarding Community laving arrangements for mentally retarded persons. Mr. Gilmore stated this project was started last year and is working very well, and also recommended that the Commissioners execute a renewal. Mr. Gilmore further MINUTE :■■ 521 `$OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK ..TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 stated /that this contract was between the County and the Washington County, Chapter PARC, Inc. Said renewal will begin on the lst day of July 1975 and end on the 30th day of June 1976. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute the renewal of the contract -with PARC as per -above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board a Lease Agreement Amendment between the County of Washington and Jetcraft, Inc. Mr. Gilmore stated that there was one change in the agreement concerning the runway lights which states Jetcraft will replace the lights rather than having us send someone out to change them. Mr. Gilmore further stated that other then the replacement, this was the same agreement which was executed several months ago. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute the Lease Agreement Amendment with Jetcraft as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gilmore informed the Board of a letter dated September 24, 1974 from John Piganell, Director of Manpower Planning regarding authorization to sign OJT (On the Job Training) Contracts. Mr. Piganell explained that under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Title I, the office of Manpower Planning will be contracting for OJT, Less Than Class, and Institutional Skill training. Said letter enclosed a contract which would have to be filled out and signed on each individual who enters training in OJT and/or Less Than Class. Since the program is expected to begin October 1, 1974, Mr. Piganell requested that authorization to sign the contracts for the County Commissioners be granted as soon as possible. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that the only ones responsible for the contracts are the County Commissioners and did not think the responsibility should be dominated. Mr. Jones agreed with Mr. Paluso, and stated that this money comes in from the federal and state governments; and the contracts should be handled through the Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board authorize Mr. John Piganell of Manpower Planning to negotiate and draw up the OJT -contracts, and then forward them to the Commissioners for their signatures. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS approval: Solicitor Bigi presented the following resolution to the Board for their RESOLVED that the county acquire by eminent domain the following parcels or tracts of land, all situate Nottingham Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, for recreation purposes, as part of the expansion of Mingo Creek County Park Tract of John Doerfler and Barbara Doerfler his wife, 19,1452 acres Tract of Andrew Szedon and Julia I. Szedon his wife, 10.125 acres Tract of Lloyd George Williams and Betty Ann Williams his wife, 38 acres more or less Tract of Lloyd H. Kimple and Mary Ellen Kimple his wife, 57. 454 acres Tract of John Szedon and Mary I. Szedon his wife, 40.601 acres Tract of Earl D. Morrison and Jean B. Morrison his wife, 2.1811 acres Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board authorize the execution of the resolution approving the acquisition of certain parcels as per above, along with a notice of declaration of taking. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board (3) Petitions for Appointment of Viewers regarding property in Nottingham Township which has been condemned, and proceeded to read the following condemnees: Andrew M. Morrison and May Morrison, his wife and Kenneth Lusk Kenneth B. Foster, Jr. and Jean A. Foster, his wife Ethel Moskowitz Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute the (3) Petitions for Appointment of Viewers for those properties as per above. (Tax Refunds) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Faluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bigi presented the following (10) Tax Refunds to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Tax Assessment office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate taxes: MINUTE BOOK 523 SOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 Fairview United Presbyterian Church (1974 County Tax) Fred E. Waag, Treasurer Eighty Four, Pa. 15330 District: Nottingham Township - Deed Book Reference: 1096-356 District Number: 530 - Section Number: 23 - Parcel Number: 1 & 2 Amount: $5.05 James W. Courson R. D. 4, Box 336 Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Amwell - Deed Book Reference: District Number: 020 - Section Number: 3 Amount: $106. 86 Gary V. Forlai New Eagle, Pa. 15067 District: New Eagle 480 District Number: 480 - Amount: $1.35 (1974 County Tax) 1365-0414 Parcel Number: 28 (1974 County Tax) - Deed Book Reference: 1366-0198 Section Number: 17 - Parcel Number: 44-1 A. P. Bundy (1974 County Tax) 138 Greenlawn Blvd. Weirton, W. Va. 26062 District: Smith (2 parcels) - Deed Bood Reference: 1321-0791 District Number: 570 & 570 - Section Number: 5 & 4 - Parcel No: 1 & 29-6 Amount $18.41 Lena Wasik R. D. 2 Avella, Pa. 15312 District: Cross Creek District Number: 210 Amount: $2.52 Marie Cavarzan Box 551 Avella, Pa. 15312 (1974 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: 1069-0058 - Section Number: 4 - Pardel Number: 16 (1974 County Tax) District: Cross Creek - Deed Book Reference: 673-653 District Number: 210 - Section Number: 6 - Parcel Number: 65 Amount: $2.17 John W. Cavarzan Box 551 Avella, Pa. 15312 District: Cross Creek District Number: 210 Amount: $1.08 (1974 County Tax) Deed Book Reference: 781-203 - Section Number: 6 - Parcel Number: 98 Joseph C. Navarra (1974 County Tax) 320 Oakland Avenue Charleroi, Pa. 15022 District: Charleroi 2 parcels - Deed Book Reference: 1441-0219 District Number: 160 & 160 - Section Number: 23 & 23 - Parcel No: 10 & 11 Amount: $88.35 Robert Mc P. Thompson (1974 County Tax) Box 54 Avella, Pa. 15312 District: Independence - Deed Book Reference: None District Number: none - Section Number: none - Parcel Number: none Amount: $1. 62 Thelma Cargnello (1974 County Tax) 209 W. Grant St. Houston, Pa. 15342 District: Houston - Deed Book Reference: 1355-1196 District Number: 36 - Section Number: 2 -Parcel Number: 21 Amount: $145.48 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes Motion carried unanimously. 524 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Jones asked Mr. Bigi to report on the progress of the contract with the Joint Monongahela Ferry Commission. Mr. Bigi stated that the contract had been signed by the Washington County Commissioners, Fayette County Commissioners and was now in the hands of Robert L. Simpson, who was going to meet with the Ferry Commission to execute the contract. Mr. Jones asked that Mr. Bigi expedite the matter, so that Mr. Simpson could begin on this project. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST - September 26, 1974 1974 CHIEF CLERK E a