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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 57 - 2-21-1973 - COMMISSIONER� w MINUTE BOOK 0V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS �I E 11:30 a.m. - Opening of Bids for Flags and Markers for Veterans' Graves The following bids were opened and read by Controller Elish: (NOTE: Mr. Hormell first read a memorandum from Elmer Obitko, Director, Department of Veterans' Affairs, which stated that he inadvertently opened the following envelope with the rest of his mail. As soon as he saw the check inside, he immediately sealed it with scotch tape. He stated that he did not see the amount of the check or any other contracts. Mr. Hormell stated that since there was only one bid, he would not question this matter.) (a) Furnishing and Delivering of Markers for Veterans' Graves: Bidder: Frank H. Detwiler & Sons, Inc. Address: Box 45, Kimberton, Pennsylvania 19442 Amount of Bid: $3. 10 per marker delivered TOTAL: $2, 120. 40 A certified check in the amount of $212.04 accompanied bid. (b) Furnishing and Delivering of Flags for Veterans' Graves: Bidder: Collegeville Flag and Mfg. Co. Address: Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426 Amount of Bid: $23. 45 per gross TOTAL: $2, 040. 15 A certified check in the amount of $204.02 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that all bids be turned over to the Solicitor for his perusal and if they are in order that they be brought up at the next meeting to be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF' CLERK Minute No. 57 , 1973 T ilk i., , ,:. : i.. ij:'j: iC ij: Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., February 21, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following nembers being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Merk Murphy; Administrative Assistant Whalen; Solicitor Hormell; Mr. Norman Lyon, Director, '-itizens Library of Washington; Mrs. Henry Hood, Mrs. Maryann Englehart; Mrs. Mamerick; 502 MIUUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Robert McKee; Mr. William C. Hart; Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Robertson of The Observer - Reporter; Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA; Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Mr. Eric Bugaile of WESA; and Reporter Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph. 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. 55 and 56, each Commissioner having received a copy. (Correction by Commissioner Paluso - Minute No. 55) (1) Page 16 - Amended to Read- Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso authorizing another signature to be affixed to the forementioned agreement between C. Vance DeiCas trading as McDonald Associates Engineering and the County of Washington due to questions raised concerning proper procedure for signing official documents. Chairman requested that the minutes show that even though he was not present at the meeting whereby the Agreement between Mr. DeiCas and the County was approved, and did not make or second the motion, he did sign the Agreement due to the fact that Mr. Paluso refused to sign, making a second signature on the Agreement which was recommended by Solicitor Hormell as per Minute No. 55, dated February 8, 1973. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that Minute No. 55, as correc- ted be approved, and that Minute No. 56 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso, Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Special Order of Business: Chairman stated that there would be a Special Order of Business in order that Mr. Norman Lyon of the Citizens Library of Washington could make his presentat- ion to the Board. Mr. Lyon presented to the Commissioners a proposed agreement between Washington County and Citizens Library for the purposes of (1) improving the quality of public library services in Washington County, as empowered by The Pennsylvania Library Code (1961, P. L. 324, as amended), (2) extending free public library services to more residents of Washington County, and (3) providing an incentive to townships, boroughs, cities, and school districts to increase their support of public library services. The agreement is in conjunction with the federal government's proposed withdrawal of aid for library service in Washington County, and will cost the County approximately $158, 157. per year. According to the plan u 1 submitted by Mr. Lyon, Citizens Library, which is the center for the Washington District, MINUTE ■■ 503 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS would be the designated agent and would receive and expend all funds to local libraries. Mr. Lyon had previously submitted to the Board a proposal for a bookmobile service throughout the County, but stated that the present plan would save $60, 000. 00 after the first year and would prove to be a better arrangement for the County libraries. The funding will be primarily supported by a 75� per capita grant for each qualifying library in the County and also approxima- tely $91, 000. 00 to help establish three (3) new libraries to be located in unserved portions of the County. Revenue Sharing money in relation to funding the project was also discussed. Chairman Flynn made reference to a letter under date of February 16, 1973 from Josephine M. Stephens, M. D. stating her hope that the Commissioners will continue to contribute to the library in Monessen since the local library in Monongahela is run for the benefit of the school children and contains little good adult reading. Dr. Stephens further stated that to have to pay a fee as a non-residential borrower at the library would be an addition to the already heavy burden of the taxpayer. Mr. Lyon made reference to various tables contained in his proposal showing the population standing of the areas concerned, 1971 contributions to the libraries and a map pinpointing areas served and unserved by library service. A discussion was held on Mr. Lyon's proposal and in conclusion Mr. Flynn assured Mr. Lyon that the Commissioners are very concerned and will have to consider the matter very seriously. (Mr. Lyon and all those on behalf of the library left the meeting) Correspondence: Mr. Murphy (Change Order) Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks: (1) Ck. #61-023403 in the amount of $116 0. 93 for Foster Care Payment for the month of November, 1972. (2) Ck. #32-032233 in the amount of $15, 000. 00 for first, second, third, and fourth payments for the grant for Washington County Senior Citizens Center. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 15, 1973, from Michael George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation submitting for approval two (2) Change Orders from Recreation Equipment Unlimited, Inc. in regard to the picnic tables and benches at Mingo Creek County Park. (1) Change Order in the amount of $427. 50 - re: adding of four (4) bolts to each picnic table and raising the top of the table from a 10 inch to a 12 inch level above the seat (approved by Mike George) (2) Change Order for increase in contract price from $10, 800 to $` 11, 866. 50. Total increase in the amount of $1, 066. 50 to cover increased labor and lumber costs. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 7, 1973, from Recreation Equipment Unlimited, Inc. directed to Mr. Walter M. Gladkowski, Grisowld, Winters & Swain in reference to the second change order above. Said letter stated that 504 MINUTE :■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS due to the circumstances surrounding their contract (picnic tables for Mingo Park) they have found that the unusual delay in the actual notification to proceed has put them in a higher wage bracket and several price changes on Douglas Fir. As a result they have found that they need an additional $7. 11 per table in order to have a satisfactory financial transaction. Mr. Flynn: Well I would suggest this gentlemen, on the first one, I would recommend that we approve that. On this second one that is part and parcel to his calculated risk when he accepted the bid and when he was awarded the contract. I would suggest that we turn it over to our legal department for adjudication. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the above Change Order in the amount of $427. 50 in reference to the addition of four (4) bolts to each picnic table and rais- ing the top of the table from a 10 inch level to a 12 inch level above the seat be approved for payment. A brief discussion was held on the picnic tables at the park. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. - Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 9, 1973 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development directed to Michael George, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation advising that the requisition submitted by the Parks Depart- ment in relation to the Open Space Land Program has been approved in the amount of $15, 125. OQ and submitted to the U. S. Treasury Department for payment. Letter further stated that the Treasury Department will mail the check for deposit directly to the Parks and Recreation bank account or their depositary and a deposit slip from the bank or depository should be received immediately thereafter. Chief Clerk read further correspondence from F. D. Whalen, Administrative Assistant directed to First National Bank and Trust Company in reference to County Parks & Recreation Account #06-0000-9600 attaching a copy of Advice of Direct Deposit of Grant or Loan Check in the amount of $15, 125. 00 and requesting the bank to advise the Commissioners upon receipt of the funds. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 20, 1973, from Miss Louise Abel, Director, Child Welfare Services, stating that the Child Abuse Committee which was established as a result of a successful conference held on Child Abuse last April, has established Parents Anonymous, a group with the purpose of helping to prevent the problem of child abuse. A phone has been placed in one of the homes of the members which the Washington County Health and Welfare Council has given money for to pay the installation and monthly service. Because of seemingly objection by some members of the Health and Welfare Council 1 1 1 :o contribute the money, Miss Abel requested if the Child Welfare Services could assume the W MINUTE BOOK 505 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY; PENNSYLVANIA IImog�. MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS bill each month which amounts to $11.50 for the remainder of 1973. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the request of Miss Abel for the Child Welfare Services to assume the monthly telephone bill in the amount of $11. 50 each month for the remainder of 1973. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 15, 1973 from Metro Petrosky, Jr. , Director, Adult Welfare Services, informing the Commissioners that the volunteer services for the County Homes is opening its office as of February 20, 1973. Mr. Petrosky invited the Commissioners to come downand present the keys to the Volunteer Services Director, Miss Sharon Russell. Chief Clerk read further correspondence from Metro Petrosky, Jr. under date of February 16, 1973 enclosing a list of disadvantages of the California Senior Citizens Center at their present location in California and the advantages that they would enjoy at the new location, 313 Liberty Street, the former residence of the Minister of the California Methodist Church. Also enclosed was a copy of the minutes of the meeting held by the California Area Senior Citizens on February 6, 1973. Chief Clerk also read the following Resolution in connection with the above. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the membership of the California Area Senior Citizer. s Center has given its approval to the moving of its operation from 244 Second Street to 313 Liberty Avenue, California, Pa, 15419, This ' has been accomplished, unanimously, by a vote of the membership occurring on Tuesday, February 6, 1973. The contemplated move of the operation will transpire upon thirty (30) days notice to the present lessor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teslovich of 408 Camfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15210. Duly signed by the elected officers this 16th day of February, 1973. President Beatrice Patterson /s/ Vice -President Beatrice Hormell /sJ Secretary Mary Silvestro / s / Treasurer Frances J. Killius /s/ Second Vice Cora Douglas / s / Witness: Deborah DeStefano /s/ Mr. Flynn stated that the Commissioners requested the above to be submitted by the Senior Citizens so that lease arrangements can be entered into with the Church. Chief Clerk read notification under date of February 8, 1973 from Philip A. Mongell, Director of Election Bureau, Fayette County enclosing a copy of the certification of the votes cast for the office of Representative in Congress in the 22nd District, at the General 506 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Election held November 7, 1972, in Fayette County. Said certification read as follows: Thomas E. Morgan Democrat 30,180 James R. Montgomery Republican 18,462 Chief Clerk read correspondence from Frank Gene Pallette submitting his re- signation as the Judge of Elections in the 3rd Precinct of the First Ward in Canonsburg due to health reasons. Chief Clerk read correspondence from Mrs. Yola Pallette, submitting her re- signation as the Minority Inspector of Elections in the 3rd Precinct of the First Ward in Canonsburg also for health reasons. Mr. Whalen: On November 20, 1972, Mr. Flynn and I met with Secretary Paul Smith of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of the Industrial Board, Mr. Weaver at which time we asked for a hearing to establish temporary and adequate safety corrections as interim measures pending a final decision on the disposition of our County Homes. We have now been advised that this hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, at 11:00 a. m. in the Labor and Industry Building in Harrisburg. This requires of course also the attendance of a Registered Architect and Mr. Robert Graham of Carl G. Baker and Associates has made another inspec- tion at the two homes and he is prepared to make an official report to the Labor and Industry Board. New Business: Mr. Jones - Mon Valley Expressway Mr. Jones reported that the official groundbreaking ceremonies for the Mon Valley Expressway will be held on Thursday, February 22, 1973 at 10:00 near the Hughes Ford Garage on Route 40. A press conference will be held after the affair with a luncheon to follow at California State College. Mr. Jones read correspondence under date of February 20, 1973, from Charles O. Bohner, Director, Washington County Civil Defense in reference to the weekly Monday radio and siren tests on the Washington County Civil Defense Warning Network. Mr. Bohner stated that due to circumstances beyond his control, effective Monday night, March 12, 1973 the 8:00 p, m. and 9:00 p. m. hours check of the Washington County Civil Defense Fire Radio and warning will not be made. However, the weekly monday night test from the Washington County Control, Washington Police Station will be made at the usual time at 7:00 p. m. each Monday night. Solicitor: Mr. Hormell (Offset Press) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the contract for one (1) Lithograph -Offset Press to be delivered to the Washington County Planning Commission be awarded to A. B. DICK COMPANY, 2875 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216 for MINUTE B❑®K 507 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS the amount set forth in their bid, this being the lowest responsible bid received and in accord- ance with specifications. Said motion based on the recommendation of County Solicitor Hormel-. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Flags and Markers: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the contract for Markers for Veterans graves be awarded to FRANK DETWILER & SONS, INC. , Box 45, Kimberton, Pennsylvania 19442 for the amount set forth in their bid, this being the lowest and only respon- sible bid received and in accordance with specifications. Also included in this motion is that the contract for Flags for Veterans graves be awarded to COLLEGEV ILLE FLAG & MFG. COMPANY, 4th and Walnut Street, Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426 for the amount set forth in their bid, this being the lowest and only responsible bid received and in accordance with specifications. Said motion based on the recommendation of County Solicitor Hormell. Fleet Insurance: 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 contract for the Fleet Insurance be awarded to GEORGE H. HOTT AGENCY, INC., 419 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022 for the amount set forth in their bid, this being the lowest responsible bid received and in accordance with specifications. Said motion based on the recommendation of County Solicitor Hormell: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paluso left the meeting. Mr. Flynn: Now what I want to bring to the attention of you gentlemen is this: In the news media there have been several stories referring to these Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board Hearings whereby they go on to say that the Commissioners claim that they have the right to hire and fire while the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board contends that it remains a respon- sibility of the County Salary Board. That is not the case. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board has moved that the Commissioners are the employers, period. The County Controller petitioned the Board to intervene based on the fact that they say they are part and parcel. And also since the election here the Courts, through their Court Administrator, Mr. David Posner have also petitioned to intervene. Now the Courts feel that they should be part and parcel to the 1: MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Salary Board and they should be part and parcel 'to contractural arrangements and agreements, the Controller feels that they should be. So there is your clarification. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board did not say, they said we are the employer, period. It is the Controller and the Courts that have filed a Petition to Intervene. I want to clear this up because they are saying that the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board contends they are responsible for the County salary. They don't take that position. They realize that we are the corporate power. The Board of County Commissioners are the corporate powers. We are to negotiate and execute contracts, and nobody else. However, judging from what took place in Pittsburgh yesterday, and some of the petitions presented to the Board for consideration. One of them claimed that the Commissioners are not the chief executives. So I raised the question if we are to concur in thinking with the gentleman who presented the petition that the Commissioners are not the chief executives, that he please enlighten me just who is the chief executive? Would it be the Controller, would it be the President Judge? Would it be the County Treasurer, maybe the Prothonotary, I don't know. But they do say that we are not the chief executives. Everybody wants to get in on the act, everybody wants to tell you who you shall hire, everybody wants to tell you how much you're going to pay them,all you can do Mr. Jones, as a Majority Commiss- ioner, you and Mr. Flynn, all the responsibility is on your shoulders, is to raise the necess- ary money. Mr. Hormell: May I interject at this point, I think that everyone should know just where we sit with the procedure. The matter has already been decided by the Pennsylvania Labor Re- lations Board and as Mr. Flynn has said that Board has decided that Washington County is the employer and then gone on to say the appropriate officers to represent Washington County are the County Commissioners. To that order the County Controller has taken exception and the Courts have taken exception stating that the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board is wrong and that they should either overrule themselves or the court should overrule them. I think that accurately sets the stage. In the event the Labor Relations Board continues in its opinion and affirms its opinion, then its going to be up to the Court and it will be up to Mr. Elish as to whether or not anything further will be done. In the event that they overturn it, then I would say it would be up to the Commissioners to determine whether anythigg further will be done. Now what would be done further? The agreed party, whomever it might be would take the' matter into the Commonwealth Court which has jurisdiction over any dispute coming from a State Agency. It might be interesting at this point also to note that although the Labor Relation:, Board did give the Court through Mr. Posner the privilege of speaking, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board has not recognized our Court as being a party to theses proceedings and in fact the Labor Unions involved presented a petition stating that the Court had no business in the 1 matter and they didn't even want them heard. So the Labor Relations -Board did give them MINUTE BOOK 509 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS iJ I� 1 1wricw- - the privilege of speaking but they are reserving judgement on that too. I think that supplements what you said Mr. Flynn. Note was made that there is another case scheduled for March 23, 1973. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 58 , 1973 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 1, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso, and Flynn. Also present being: Administrative Assistant Whalen; Solicitor Hormell; Ms. Josephine Haines of The League of Women Voters; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph; Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA; and Mr. Eric Bugaile of WESA. 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. 57, each Commissioner having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 57 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mike George entered the meeting) Correspondence: Mr. Whalen acting in place of Chief Clerk Murphy Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of $12, 234.09 to Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc., for Washington County Airport Slide Contract. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of $25, 692 to West Penn Power Company for the installation of underground electric facilities at Mingo 510 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS L Park; this being an advance payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Earl Bugaile entered the meeting) (Budget Item) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of $1, 000 to the Washington County Historical Society for the upkeep of the LeMoyne House located on East Maid- en Street, Washington, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 22, 1973, from Michael R. Flynn directed to Helene Wohlgemuth, Secretary, Department of Public Welfare, regarding the reconstructing of the Washington -Greene. County Addictive Disease Program, Said letter advisee. thatthe Washington -Greene County Commissioners have selected the Drug and alcohol Planning and Implementation Council. Also submitted were the names of the appointees, their term of office and a brief resume of their respective backgrounds. Six appointments originate from Washington County, and the remaining five being Greene County appointments. Mr. Flynn stated that this is a requirement of the Governor.'s Justice Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 26, 1973, from James L. Knox; Director, Washington -Greene County Addicitive Disease Program, which informed the Board that the new Planning and Implementation Council for the Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program held its first regular monthly meeting on Friday, February 23, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Yorkin Building. Letter stated that an election was held, and the following Council members were placed in the offices indicated: Chairman: Rev, Robert Borland Vice -Chairman: Dr. William Lauda Secretary: Miss Judith Alcock Mr. Whalen read correspondence under, date of February 21, 1973, from J. Phil Doud, Director, Bureau of County Audits, Office of the Auditor General. Letter advised the Board that a representative of the Department of the Auditor General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will appear in our office on March 5, 1973, to audit the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Account. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 16, 1973, from Governor Milton T. Shapp which stated that the Governor urges the County Commissioners to use a portion of ;heir Federal revenue sharing to pick up a fair share of the costs of continuing essential programs C 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 511 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS in their County that the Federal government is cutting. Governor Shapp stated that he has recommended that the State pick up a portion of the Federal cutbacks in programs to aid senior citizens and for day care programs that are now operating in most counties. Mr. Shapp then stated that preliminary estimates indicate that the loss of Federal funds to support programs at all levels of government in Pennsylvania will exceed $3 50 million. In conclusion, Mr. Shapp stated that he is urging that local governments put some of their Federal revenue sharing funds to use along with State funds to assure that vital programs continue. Because of the uncertainit,y of the total cutbacks at this time, Governor Shapp suggested that the Board consider holding a block of federal revenue sharing funds in reserve for now to be put to these uses when the situa- tion becomes more clear. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 23, 1973, from the Music Performance Trust Funds which acknowledged the Board's contribution of $1, 000 for the Loc. 592 AFM, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, area. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 25, 1973, from Mrs. Charles Martin, Jr., which brought to the Commissioners' attention Route 837 starting from Monongahela to Elrama. Mrs. Martin stated that this road is terrible to travel on, sinking and bumpy; and that at night it is hard to see because there are not any lights. Mr. Flynn suggested that the letter be acknowledged and point out that it is not the County's responsibility. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 26, 1973, from Louise R. Brown, Manpower Planning Director, Office of the Mayor, City of Pittsburgh. Ms. Brown stated that it has been about a year since she first met with Mr. Flynn regarding the unemploy- ment problems in Washington County and efforts to develop a comprehensive area -wide man- power planning system in the Pittsburgh Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, comprised of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and 'Westmoreland Counties. At that time, Mayor Flaherty had expressed a strong interest in developing a plan to better coordinate the Area's manpower programs and to improve the delivery of manpower services to the poor and unemployed. Correspondence stated that President Nixon announced in his Budget Message that manpower programs would be decentralized to the local elected officials, without federal special manpower revenue ,sharing legislation. This would mean that local elected officials would become the "prime sponsors" for the implementation of manpower programs in their jurisdiction. Said office is of the understanding that the Mayor and the County Commissioners will receive manpower funds for their jurisdictions, instead of separate contracts to the variou public and private non-profit agencies. Mrs. Brown requested to meet with a designated in- dividual of the Board's staff to further discuss the details of this effort; and since time is of essence, Ms. Brown hoped that March 7, 1973, would be an acceptable date for said meeting. 512 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Flynn appointed Mr. Keery McAmbley to meet with Ms. Brown. He suggested to so notify Mr. McAmbley and to forward a copy of said letter to him. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 28, 1973, from Miss Louise Abel, Public Welfare Administrator III, Child Welfare Services, which stated that the Annual- Central Region Child Welfare League of American Conference is being held from March 28 through March 30, 1973, in Toronto, Canada. Miss Abel would like to send two workers to this conference. The registration fee is $30. 00 per person or a total of $60, In addition, there are meals and lodging which would approximately be $120, 00. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the request of Miss Louise Abel as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of February 1, 1973, from Keith E. Frederick, Executive Director, Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments. Letter stated that in past years,' the annual dues for the county was set at $7, 071. However, it is the feeling of Mr. Massafra and other COG officials that the dues rate for Washington County was too high and that it should be reduced in half to $3, 535, per year, Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of $7, 070 to -the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments for dues for the years 197.2 and 1-073. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen: A question came up at the last meeting concerning the liability insurance coverage for the Senior Citizens Centers of which we have at least six. To protect the County of a sound coverage of the two that are operating, we are in the process of preparing some detailed infor- mation concerning the coverage for these. So as soon as this is received, we can clarify that subject. Mr. Whalen reported on a hearing before the Industrial Board which he and Mr. Flynn attended on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Whalen stated that, Mr. Flynn reported to the Industrial Board that the County did not want to enter into extensive repairs with the old homes and that it was the intent of the Board to replace the current structures with new facilities as soon as possible, Mr. Graham, representing Carl G. Baker and Associates, presented some corrections that they recommended be made as interim corrections and pending the final dis- position of the home question. Mr. Whalen summarized the population of the two homes as of a year ago - February 23. Mr. Whalen stated that pending approval by the Industrial Board of the MINUTE BOOK 513 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS interim request, they asked that the Industrial Board permit the County to re -open the admissions on that basis. In other words, we would still agree to non -ambulatory patients on the first floor;; and ambulatory patients on the second floors. The Board advised- that their answer would be forthcoming within a week to ten days. New Business: (Authorization to Advertise) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Commis- sioners be authorized to advertise for bids for (a) the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary election supplies required for the con- duct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 1973; (b) for bids for the delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots requirE d Eor the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 1973; and (c) Eor bids for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judge of Elections for approximately two hundred four precincts required for the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 1973;. Said bids to be received at the office of the County Controller of Washington County, Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a. rr . , Prevailing Time, Thursday, March 22, 1973, and opened immediately thereafter in the presence :)f the County Commissionersi Said action being subject to the approval of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ;Field Registrations) Moved by Mr, Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the following field regis- -.:rations: :March 9, 1973 Monongahela City Building 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 :March 15, 1973 Fredericktown Township Bldg. 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 \/larch 16, 1973 Canonsburg Borough Bldg. J to 5 & 6 to 9 :\/larch 17, 1973 Charleroi Borough Bldg. 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 March 19, 1973 Monongahela City Building 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 :\/larch 20, 1973 California Borough Building 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 .March 21, 1973 Peters Municipal Bldg. 1 to 5 & 6 to-9 March 22, 1973 Stockdale Fire Hall - 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 March 23, 1973 McDonald Borough Bldg., 1 to 5 & 6.to 9 :\/larch 23, 1973 Donora Borough Bldg. 1 to 5 & 6 to 9 March 24, 1973 Bentleyville Borough Bldg. 10 to 1 & 2 to 6 March 24, 1973 Union Township Community Center 1 to 5 514 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS March 24, 1973 March 26, 1973 Union Township Burgettstown Roll call vote taken: Elrama Fire Hall Borough Building Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Hormell (Tax Refunds) 6to9 1to5&6to9 Solicitor Hormell presented various Tax Refunds to the Board for their considera- :ion 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 either duplication or over -payment of real estate tax: 1, Damratoski, Frank J. & Debera 290 Lincoln Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15241 District: Peters Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1336-1146 District Number: 54 --- Section Number.: 3---Parcel Number: 295 Amount: $4.10 2. Lesiw, John Box 211 West Brownsville, Pa. 15417 District: Centerville 2nd Ward ---Deed Book Reference; none District Number: 15-2 --- Section Number: 24---Parcel Number: 56 Amount: $7.69 3. Staub, Lawrence R. & Candida 130 Main St., Atlasburg, Pa. 15004 District: Smith Township District Number: 570--- Section Number: 010 --- Parcel Number: 0053 Amount: $21.38 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ;Authorization to Petition the Court of Common Pleas) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the County Solicitor be authori- 7,ed to petition the Court of Common Pleas for its approval to sell at Private Sale various described properties; each County Commissioner and the County Solicitor having received a ropy of the said described properties along with the persons involved, the sum, and the costs in each case. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. :Status of Collective Bargaining Matter) Mr. Hormell: We have received a certification from the Labor Relations Board certifying that MINUTE BOOK 515 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS SEIU, AFL-CIO has been designated the exclusive representative for all professional non -court related employees and also has been designated as the exclusive representative for all non- professional non -court related employees. No exceptions were filed to this order. The questior of who is the bargaining agent is still up in the air. With respect to non -court related employee., exceptions have been filed by the Controller. A decision has not been made on that. Until that decision is made, there is no decision as to who is the proper party to negotiate on behalf of the County - whether it be the Commissioners as such or whether it be the Salary Board. With rela- tion to Court related employees, it is further complicated by the fact that in addition to excep- tions having been taken by the Controller, exceptions have also been taken by the Court. Initiall.,r, the Labor Relations Board ruled that the Court did not have the right to participate. A motion was filed to dismiss the Court's petition, and now the Court has filed a motion in reply to the motion to dismiss. So that matter is in the state of limbo. Mr. Hormell stated that he received correspondence from C. Vance DeiCas, Pro- fessional Engineer, McDonald Associates Engineering, advising the County Commissioners that said company has not been paid. Letter also stated that a claim will be made for interest of the unpaid balance due them. Mr. -Hormell stated that he prepared, as he was so instructed, a Com- plaint in Mandamus against the Controller and that he presumed that the Sheriff had handed it to the Controller, but he was not sure of that. Chairman Flynn informed the Board and all those present of an interesting bulletin prepared by the Commissioners of Election, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is in reference to the forthcoming election. Mr. Flynn also informed the Board and all those present of the receipt of the Final Report of the Joint Ferry Commission. Mr. Flynn stated that he will make arrangements to meet with the Planning Commission and for a subsequent meeting with the Fayette County Com- missioners to take final action on this matter. Mr, Michael George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, presented to the Board a check in the amount of $130, 000 which was awarded to the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation for use in developing new facilitie-s at Mingo Creek Park. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED.- ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1 1973 i 11"1111111111111' �<1�1 j::j1111111 C:�� 11, .1: � lfl ll:.: ry:.�:.�: 1� 1p :jL :�: 1111P 11111C J: