HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 61 - 3-22-1973 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 527
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Mr. Jones
Commissioner Jones presented to the Board a State Flag which he had requested
while he was in Harrisburg; it is to be erected in the Commissioners' Conference Room.
Mr. Flynn made note that Mr. George Roule, Reporter from the Monongahela
Publishing Company, would no longer be present at the Commissioners' meetings since he will
be resigning from his job,
(Sheriff Debreczeni and Controller Elish entered the meeting. )
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., March 22, 1973
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso, and Flynn. Also present
being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Administrative Assistant Whalen; Mrs. Helen Miller of The
League of Women Voters; Reporter Budinger of The Observer -Reporter; Mike Meyers of
The Observer -Reporter; Mrs. June Lilley of The Dailey Notes; Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA;
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. 60, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 60 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence: Mr. Murphy
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving payment of the
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following bills:
William C. Porter
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George Shemloff et ux property
Mingo Creek Park ................................
$73. 50
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Henry Thomas et ux property
Mingo Creek Park ................................
$73. 50
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George E. Sutyak et ux property
Mingo Creek Park ............ . ...................
$114. 50
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James V. and Gladys Sprowls
ME-23...........................................$33,500.00
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John W. and Norma J. Jones
ME-19 ............................... ..........$45,000.00
TOTAL:
$78, 761. 50
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Engelhardt -Power and Associates, Inc. - $488. 00
re:
Job No. 8083.
Jay W. Troutman - $2, 030. 00 - re: Legal Services rendered for
Harmon Creek Watershed Project - Dam Site 480
(Solicitor Hormell entered the meeting)
Department of Public Welfare - $13, 720.66 - re: Food Stamp
Program - quarterly statement
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program - $737. 00 - re:
interim care for February
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
(Tourist Promotion Agency - Budget Request)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the Washington -
Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency's request for their second quarterly allocation
for the year 1973 which is one-fourth of their annual appropriation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Change Order)
Chief Clerk presented a Change Order in the amount of $5, 293. 00 for the
General Contractor on the elevator replacement work in the Courthouse. This amount will
cover costs incurred from the installation of a steel beam which will support the elevator
guide rails on the left hand side and rear of the elevator shaft.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the above Change Order
be approved for payment:
Remarks: Mr. Flynn: You have brought it to my attention that there is only -room for one
signature.
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Mr. Murphy: Yes, we have added spaces to make it complete with 3 signatures.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 20, 1973 from Metro
Petrosky, Jr., Director of Adult Welfare Services stating that the next major program to be
passed by both the Federal and State governments will be the Nutrition Act. Mr. Petrosky
stated that the Department of Public Welfare (Western Region) is greatly interested in
developing the Nutrition Programs with the County Commissioners, and requested permis-
sion to attend a seminar at Seton Hill College dealing with this subject to try to gain a more
comprehensive understanding of it and report his findings to the Commissioners for their
deliberation.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Assistant County Solicitor
Gilmore and Metro Petrosky, Jr, be authorized to attend the above mentioned seminar to be
held on April 3, 1973 at Seton Hill College.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso �4 Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board a list of suggested fees applying to the
County Parks submitted by Michael George, Director:
Camping
$1. 50 per day
(5 people max. per tent or
approved camper)
Hayride
$15.00
(one hour)
Pavilion
Shelter Reservation
$20.00
(per day)
Fee
$10.00
(per day)
Reserved Picnic
Tables
$1. 00
(per table)
Reserved Picnic
Area
$5. 00
(5 to 7 tables)
Hayrides, pavillion, camping and shelters will be provided at no cost to organized boy
scouts, girl scouts, and senior citizens groups.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the foregoing suggested
parks fees as submitted by Mr. George be tabled until a further study can be made.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk vead a resolution submitted by Mr. George due to the uncontrol-
lable situation that has developed in Mingo Creek Park concerning horseback riding.
Chairman suggested that this matter be tabled also.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 22, 1973 from
Richard M. McAtee, Manager, Bell of Pennsylvania directed to Michael George, Director,
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Dept. of Parks & Recreation advising him that the work he requested in Mingo Creek
Park will be tentatively scheduled in their May work load. Mr. McAtee further Tcuested
that a check be sent to him in the amount of $5, 000. 00, the amount agreed upon, no later
than April 6 so that the necessary paper work can be processed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the amount of $5, 000. )0
be approved for payment to Bell of Pennsylvania for work to be done in Mingo Creek
County Park.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented correspondence under date of March 15, 1973,
from George A. Stahl, Chairman, Lehigh County Commissioners in reference to the
National Association of Counties. Mr. Stahl stated that the stronger the Pennsylvania
Association of Commissioners gets, the more clout they will be able to develop in
County Government in Harrisburg to help Counties. Information concerning the National
Association of Counties was attached with the fee to join being $1, 290. 00. Mr. Flynn
stated that the Washington County Commissioners would have to decline since there is
no budget appropriation for this.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving a base radio
for the Elrama Volunteer Fire Department with 50% of the cost involved being paid by
the Fire Department and 50% paid by the County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a meeting sponsored by the Executives
Child
of the Public/Welfare agencies and the Western Region of the Department of Public WelfarE
in reference to the Juvenile Court Act. The meeting will be held on Friday, March 30,
1973 in the Hunt Room, Webster Hall Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing Assistant
County Solicitor Gilmore and Juvenile Court Officer Piganell to attend the above mentioned
meeting.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 13, 1973 from Dr.
Malcolm G. Charles, President, Board of Directors of Byers Memorial Library requesting
that the Commissioners aid the local libraries through revenue sharing funds in proportion
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to the population in the amount of 75� per capita for each library's free service areas, as
designated by the,local library. Dr. Charles further requested that.this aid be granted
directly to the individual Library Boards, since each community ,has specific needs and
local boards can best determine the most efficient use of funds designated for library
services.
Chief Clerk also informed the Board of 243 petitions received in the past week containing
app. 2,315 names from the Eighty Four, Hickory, Atlasburg, Canonsburg and Washington
Areas urging the Commissioners to support the libraries in Washington County. Chairman
stated that we will acknowledge receipt of the letter and tell them that the Commissioners
are taking their request under consideration.
Mr. Whalen:
Mr. Whalen presented to the Board an invoice in the amount of $664.44 for
the purchase of a projector•— recorder for the District Attorney's Office. This is in
accordance with a grant to the District Attorney's Office for a full-time Assistant District
Attorney by the Governor's Justice Commission which included certain equipment that
was permitted to be purchased.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the above invoice in
the amount of $664.44 for the projector -recorder for the District Attorney's Office be
approved for payment. Said invoice was also approved by District Attorney Costa.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen reported that the Criminal Justice Seminar which is being
jointly sponsored by the Governor's Justice Commission and the Washington County
Commissioners will be held on April 28, 1973 at W & J College. Mr. Whalen stated that
he hasn't received a starting time for the seminar yet but as soon as he does, letters of
invitation will be sent out to the mailing list that the Justice Commission has furnished us.
New Business: Mr. Murphy
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the following
change in -Field Registrars: As of Saturday, March 17, 1973 -r Betty Rutan of North
Charleroi, Pa. - replacing Lois King of Houston, Pa.
Mr. Jones:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jones reported that at the recent Tri-County Borough Association
meeting he was requested to look into the matter of relocating the Licensing Bureau in
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Washington County in order that motorists may more conveniently obtain their registration
for their cars, etc... Mr. Jones stated that he talked with Mr. Bill Titleman and was
informed that the Licensing Bureau may be relocated in the Southwest Region of Pennsylvania
in the next couple of years.
Solicitor: Mr. Hormell
Solicitor Hormell informed the Board that there was a court proceeding
involving a petition to have a referendum on liquor in West Finley Township. Said petition
was filed on the 13th of March and the election office turned it down because of late filing.
Mr. Hormell further stated that notice was given to the election board and he represented
them in Court. The Court upheld the Election Board and refused the petition to be filed.
(Tax Refunds)
Solicitor Hormell presented various 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 over-
payment of real estate tax:
1. Belak, Mero & Margaret
702 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pa. 15033
District: Donora Borough ---Deed Book Reference: 1365-85
i District Number: 24 --- Section Number: 13 --- Parcel Number: 111
Amount: $16. 84
2. Campbell, J.E. Estate c/o Sam Campbell, Avella, Pa. 15312
District: Independence ---Deed Book Reference: 608-175
District Number: 370--- Section Number: 7---Parcel Number: 455
Amount: $ 3. 07
3. Vestaburg Citizens Organization
3 Gateway Center, Vestaburg, Pa. 15368
District: East Bethlehem Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1351-390
District Number: 26 --- Section Number: 1---Parcel Number: 39
Amount: $8.55
4. Boccabello, Sammy
R.D. # 2, Box 589, Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Bentleyville --- Deed Book Reference: -----
District Number: 4---Section Number: 29 --- Parcel Number: 1
Amount: $12. 31
5. McGrew, Anthony P. & Diane McGrew
Rodgers Manor, ' Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: North Charleroi ---Deed Book Reference: ----
District Number: 50 --- Section Number: 8 ---Parcel Number: 1
Amount: $65. 07
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. Murphy left the meeting)
(Agreement)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Agreement
between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Transportation
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and Washington County to cover the widening and modifying of the Washington County Center
Avenue Bridge No. 21 over Burgetts Fork of Raccoon Creek on L. R. 62225 be approved
and executed by the Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. Murphy re-entered the meeting)
(Public Utility Commission)
Solicitor Hormell informed the Board of a Petition filed before the Public
Utility Commission by Penn Central in re: Application of the Department of Highways of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for approval of (1) the abolition of the crossing, at grade,
where State Highway Route 108 (Traffic Route 519) crosses the tracks of Penn Central
Company and the construction of a crossing, at grade, in lieu thereof, where the same high-
way, relocated as proposed, will cross the same tracks of� said company and (2) the abolition
of the crossing, at grade, where East College Street crosses the same tracks of said company,
all in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County, and the allocation of the costs and
expenses incident thereto. Solicitor Hormell stated that all the Commissioners need do on
the above is acknowledge receipt of the Order by the P. U. C. authorizing the changing and
modifying of the crossing so that it be abolished and a new one set up in accordance with
proposed plans of Penn -DOT.
Solicitor Hormell informed the Board that the Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC) has approved a freight increase in the district for the Penn Central
Railroad. The increased rates are already in effect, and the ICC ruling and rate schedule
will be available in the county offices for examination by local industry.
Meeting recessed until 11:00 a.m.
11:05 a. m. - Opening of Bids for:
a. Printing of Ballots
b. Election Supplies
c. Delivery of Ballot Boxes
d. Jail windows
Printing of Ballots:
(various bidders entered the meeting)
1. Name of bidder: Badzik Printing Services
Address: 401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, Pennsylvania 15033,
In accordance with the advertisement of the County Commissioners inviting
proposals for printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary
ballots for the conduct•of the Municipal Primary to'be held Tuesday, May 15, 1973, having
examined the attached specifications and understanding the same I (or we) propose to furnish
said ballots in accordance therewith at the price set forth:
Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots price
per thousand for ballots furnished ......................... $67. 00
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Approximately 23, 000 pink official specimen ballots
for election district
price per thousand for ballots furnished .................. $32. 00
Approximately 50, 000 pink official specimen ballots
for candidates (as set forth in attached specifications)
price per thousand for ballots furnished.................. $32. 00
Seven single sets for specimen ballots as set forth in
attached specifications
priceper seven sets...................................$250.00
For printing, binding, and delivering any re -run of a ballot
of any election district because of an error on
the part of any county employee
minimum charge per district for re -run 100 ballots or less...... $13. 00
Charges per 100 re -run ballots for the same district in
addition to minimum charge ............................... $5. 00
Certified Check in the amount of $1, 096. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the contract for
printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots
for the conduct of the Municipal Primary to be held Tuesday, May 15, 1973 be awarded to
BADZIK PRINTING SERVICES, 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033, for
the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received
in accordance with specifications. Said action is pending approval of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Printing and Delivering of Election Supplies:
1. Name of Bidder: William G. Johnston Company
Address:- P. O. Box 6759
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
Total Amount of Bid: $2478. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $250. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the contract for
the furnishing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners election supplies
to included computing books, tally sheets, general return sheets, envelopes, numbered
lists of voters certificates, Election Officers Manuals, etc... required for the use by the
Election Officers at the Municipal Primary Election be awarded to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON
COMPANY, P. O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the amount set forth in their
bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specificatior.s.
Said action based on the recommendation of County Solicitor Hormell.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Delivery of Ballot Boxes:
1. Name of Bidder: Earl Riggle
Address: R. D. #4, Box 230
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $999. 00
Certified check in the .amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the contract for the
delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judge of Elections for approxi-
mately two hundred four precincts, required for the conduct of the Municipal Primary
Election be awarded to EARL RIGGLE, R. D. #4, Box 230, Washington, Pennsylvania
15301, for the amount set forth in his bid, this being the lowest responsible bid received
and in accordance with specifications. Said action based on the recommendation of County
Solicitor Hormell.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Jail Windows:
(Bidders left the meeting)
1. Name of Bidder: American Glass & Mirror Company
Address: 370 W. Chestnut Street
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $16, 100. 00
Certified check in the amount of $1, 610. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the contract for the
installation of five (5) aluminum windows on the East side of the County Jail be awarded to
AMERICAN GLASS & MIRROR COMPANY, 370 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pa.
15301, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible
bid received and in accordance with specifications. Said action based on the recommenda-
tion of County Solicitor Hormell.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
, 1973
CHIEF CLERK