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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 65 - 4-19-1973 - COMMISSIONER558 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS By inserting or Fayette County Board of Commissioners the Washington County Commissioners would not be tied to Fayette County's approval to dissolve the Commission. Solicitor Hormell stated that he does not feel that it is necessary to amend Section 11. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the foregoing Ordinance as submitted by Assistant Solicitor Gilmore creating the Joint Monongahela Ferry Commission be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board of County Commis- sioners exonerate Malcolm L. Morgan, County Treasurer, from any additional responsibility in connection with the 1971 Real Estate Tax Duplicate as per the recommendation of County Controller Elish. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 65 , 1973 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 19, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following mem- bers being present: Commissioners Paluso and Jones. Absent being: Commissioner Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Administrative Assistant Whalen; Solicitor Hormell; Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mrs. June Lilley and Mr. Dan Guynes of The Canonsburg Daily Notes. Meeting called to order by Acting 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. 64, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Minute No. 64 be approved, as read. 1 1 559 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote' taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Old Business: Mr. Murphy stated that a letter from Metro Petrosky, Jr., in regards to the Nutrition Program will be tabled until a report has been received from Mr. Petrosky on a conference that he will be attending, Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of April 11, 1973, from Joseph M. O'Connor, Associate Administrator for Right -of -Way and Environment, Department of Trans- portation, concerning the location selection of I-70 between Washington 'and New Stanton, Penn- sylvahia. Letter stated that early in 1970, the State requested approval to relocate and construe; a facility on new location rather than upgrade on the existing alignment. This approach was studied, but it was decided that upgrading to accommodate 1975 traffic safely could be accom- plished on the existing location and in doing so would best satisfy the intent of the existing legis- lation, In May of 1970, the Federal Highway Administration approved the eligibility of Federal - aid Interstate funds to accomplish the necessary upgrading work. In July of 1972, authorization was given for design studies on the exdAing route except for the section through the urbanized and industrial area of Belle Vernon. Approval has now been given to study and compare all feasible alternates through the Belle Vernon area. If as a result of these studies, the processing of an environmental impact statement and by holding public hearings, it is determined that relocation around the Belle Vernon area would be the preferred alternate, then the new align- ment would be eligible for construction with Federal -aid Interstate funds. It must be understood that this approval for alternate location studies only applies to the Belle Vernon area. Correspondence: Mr. Murphy Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, authorizing the payment of the following bills: 1. Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program - $1, 074. 00 - for interim care for March 2. Evalyn B. Fowler - $25.00 - stenographic work on the Washington Mall report Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Abe Nasin entered the meeting.) Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following two budget' requests which are a matter of record: 1. Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington - $21, 925. 00 (Second quarterly payment) 560 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 2. Washington County Mental Health Association - $1, 000.00 Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 9, 1973, from Metro Petrosky, Jr., Director, Adult Welfare Services, which stated that the National Council on the Aging is holding a conference in Philadelphia on April 29, 30, and May 1, 1973. The focus of the con - Terence is entitled "The New Federalism. " Mr. Petrosky requested permission to attend this conference in hopes that enough useful information will be attained to make the Washington County Aging Program more successful. If this request is approved, Mr. Petrosky also requested that a check be made out in the amount of $53.00 to the National Council on the Aging which would include materials and two luncheons. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, authorizing Mr. Metro Petrosky, Jr., to attend said Conference sponsored by the National Council on the Aging as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 12, 1973, from Benny Martin, State Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, which informed the Board that the Cross Cree_At Draft Environmental Statement was submitted to the Washington Office for review on March 26, 1973. After the review has been completed and if any corrections are made, the statement will be submitted to the Council on Environmental Quality and distributed for inter -agency review by the Administrator of the Soil Conservation Service. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 12, 1973, from William R. B. Froehlich, Executive Director, Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, directed to Mr. Keery Mc.Ambley, in reference to the Washington County Industrial Development Agency applying to the Appalachian Regional Commission for federal funds to construct an access road into the Washington County Industrial Park located in North Strabane and Chartiers Town- ships, Washington County. Said Commission has examined the information and has determined that the project is not in conflict with the Commission's plans and programs nor with other know_3i plans and programs; and, therefore, they are generally satisfied with it. Letter stated that said Commission can endorse the application by the Washington County Industrial Development Agenc-T to the Appalachian Regional Commission for federal funds to construct an access road into the Washington County Industrial Park located in North Strabane and Chartiers Townships, Washing- ton County. (Authorization to Advertise) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Washington County Commis- sioners be authorized to advertise for bids for a 1967 Delta Trailer (used) which can be viewed at Mingo Creek County Park, Said Bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller C E MINUTE :■■ 501 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 until 11:00 a.m., Prevailing Time, Thursday, May 3, 1973, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Mr. Whalen Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Administrative Assistant Whalen read correspondence from Francis Pagac, Secretary, Borough of Centerville, requesting aid in cleaning dirt and debris from stream near Packrall's Bay - Centerville Borough (near intersection of U.S. Route #88 and Barney's Run Road). Said condition was created by the heavy rains and high water in late June, 1972, and now when said area receives a normal rainfall, this stream runs over its banks. Mr. Whalen recommended that the County investigate whether they have a position in this or not to make a determination. Mr. Jones suggested writing a letter to each township, the Corps of Engineers and also to John Yuhas. Mr. Whalen informed the Board that William P. Sember, Acting Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, wrote to Mr. Jack Kinstlinger, Deputy Secretary for Planning, Department of Transportation, informing said Department that the Washington County Commissioners are desirous to participate in a traffic counting program and that they have expressed a strong desire to participate in the summer program. Mr. Sember asked for PennDOT's approval of Washington County's participation. (Earl Bugaile entered the meeting.) Mr. Whalen read correspondence from Miss Louise Abel, Child Welfare Services, stating that they are in need of an Emergency Foster Home. Donald and Jeanette Andrews, R. D. # 6, Washington, Pennsylvania, have been foster parents since 1965. They have ex- pressed a willingness to have their homemade into an Emergency Foster Home. The Child Welfare Services highly recommends their home for this purpose. Mr. Whalen stated that this has been discussed with the Law Department of the County and that a contract is necessary in this instance; it is now being investigated. Mr. Jones stated that the Commissioners want to have the right to take these children out if they are not being treated correctly. Mr. Paluso stated that they would like to have written into that contract that these children may be removed without any cost at any time. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of April 11, 1973, from Bernard F. Hillenbrand, Executive Director, National Association of Counties, which informed the Board that the House Education and Labor Committee approved a two-year, $4. 5 billion extension of the Public Employment Program the Nixon administration wants to eliminate. Said bill, H. R. 4204, will come before a full floor vote in the middle of next week. Mr. Whalen stated that he has written to Congressman Morgan along with Senators Scott and Schweiker alerting MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS them to the importance of continuing the Public Employment Program in Washington County. Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of April 9, 1973, from Robert H. Stoner, Postmaster, which stated that the S. W. Pa. Postal Customer Council has been reorganized in an effort to accomplish the best results possible to improve mail service. Said Council intends to meet periodically to introduce new innovations, policies, and regu- lations that will aid the U. S. Postal Service and benefit business mailers to cut costs and increase efficiency. Mr. George H. Penn, local representative of MONY, has agreed to serve as President of the mail users council and requests every effort to attend the first meeting on May 2, 1973, at the Main Post Office in Room 234 at 3:00 p.m. (It was decided to have someone be present at this meeting.) New Busines: Mr. Jones Mr. Jones informed all those present that the Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 20, 1973, in observance of Good Friday and will open on Monday, April 23, 1973 at 9:00 a. m. (Appointment) Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing Mr. George Coleman, Jr., as Fire Marshall of County buildings in connection with the Fire and Panic Act. Roli call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Hormell Solicitor Hormell presented various Tax Refunds to the Board for their consid- eration 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. Raitano, Bart R. & Angela M. Box 174, R.D. 1, Charleroi, Pa. District: Carroll District Number: 130 --- Section Number: 11--- Parcel Number: 111-35 Amount: $9.23 2. Kopiec, Edward 3092 E. Maiden St., Washington, Pa. 15301 District: Amwell District Number: 2---Section Number: 2---Parcel Number: 55 Amount $23.43 3. Katz, Martin L. & K. G. (paid by Reliable S. & L. Assn., 437 Railroad St., District: Peters Bridgeville, Pa. 15017 District Number: 54---Section Number: 11 --- Parcel Number: 256-48 Amount: $49.25 4. Stopka, Stephen & Sophia R. D. 1, Marianna, Pa. 15345 District: West Bethlehem District Number: 66---Section Number: 14--- Parcel Number: 9 Amount: $59.70 n 1 MINUTE BOOK 563 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Real Estate Department - Deeds) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the deeds be executed for various described properties; said deeds to be delivered to the purchasers named therein upon payment of the consideration recorded therein together with the costs of the proceedings and that the Board of Commissioners be and are hereby authorized to execute the said deeds as and for the County of Washington and J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk, is hereby constituted and appointed attorney in fact to acknowledge the said deeds before any person authorized to take acknowledgements. (NOTE: The above action was subject to a change in the wording.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Application for Subgrant) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, authorizing the execution of the Governor's Justice Commission Application for Subgrant SW-235-73A - Project: Volunteers in Probation - and that a letter accompany said Application to the Governor's Justice Commis- sion. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Eric Bugaile entered the meeting.) Solicitor Hormell stated that we have an agreement that was made on May 30, 1972, with the Department of Welfare and the County Commissioners. On February 1, 1973, there was an amendment made to that agreement. On April 2, 1973, the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation requested that Paragraph 1 of the amendment be deleted becausF it is a repetition of the exact language already in the agreement. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, granting permission to the Depart- ment of Welfare to delete said paragraph from the Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 1319 dated February 1, 1973. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Jones - Yes. Motion carried unanimously Commissioner Jones directed various questions to Mr. Whalen and Solicitor