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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 109 - 3-12-1970 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 175 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 �l I No. 109 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, PA,March 12,1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: • Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Mr. John D. Anthony - Director of the Washington County Planning Commission; Deputy Controller Whalen; Public Information Officer Huber; Mr. Dale Russell; Mrs. Mary Falcione; Reporter Robertson of Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule representing Mononga- hela Publishing Company; and Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 108, each'Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 108 be approved, as read. Old Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Awarding of contracts for (1) Flags and Markers for Veterans` Graves; (2) Printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots required for the conduct of the Special Primary Election, Tuesday, May 19, 1970; and (3) Printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots required for the conduct of the Primary Election, Tuesday, May 19, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the furnishing and delivering of Flags for Veterans' Graves to the Veterans' Departure nt, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, be awarded to COLLEGEVILLE FLAG & MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 4th and Walnut Streets, Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426, for the price as set forth in their bid - $1617. 00; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion made upon the recommen- dation of the County Solicitor. 76 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the printing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots for the conduct of the General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 19, 1970, be awarded to LYDIC PRINTING AND BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 35 E. Pine Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, and 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 respectively, for the price as set forth in their joint bid; this being the one and only responsible bia received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the furnishing and delivering of Markers for Veterans' Graves to the Veterans' Department, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, be awarded to FRANK DETWILER & SONS, INC., Box 45, Kimberton, Pennsylvania 19442, for the price as set forth in their bid - $1736. 00; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the printing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners fhe fie-cessary ballots for the conduct of the General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 19, 1970, to HENRY M. BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033, for the price as set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll ca11 vote taken: I I Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Flynn stated that at the last regular meeting (Per minute No. 108 dated March 5, 1970) the Solicitor was authorized to petition the Court for the abandonment and removal of Hughes Bridge No. 46 situated in Amwell Township. Assistant County Solicitor Porter informed the Board that the slid MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS M fJ petition was presented on Monday, March 9, 1970, and the order was signed and thus concluded. Chief Clerk Murphy presented the following two (2) bills as submitted by George R: Kemp & Associates, Inc., for the Commissioners' approval: (1) George R. Kemp & Associates, Inc. - Project WC 1/68-1- Ten Mile Creek County Park Improvements - Statement for January, February, and. March, 1970. Construction Phase- For services rendered for period ending March 7, 1970, as per contract dated May 2, 1968, for review, assembling and final submission of $500M requisition to Department of Community Affairs; miscellaneous calls, consulting, correspondence, etc. Bill in the amount of $178. 22 (Commonwealth Conservation Assistance Account) (2)George R. Kemp & Associates, Inc. - Project WC 2/69-1- Mingo Creek County Park - Statement for February, 1970. Construction Phase - For services rendered for period ending February 28, 1970, as per contract dated May 2, 1968, for on -site engineering inspections; project review and coordinating; job progress report to DCA; approval of payment #3; calls, correspondence, consulting. Bill in the amount of $952. 26. (Commonwealth Conservation Assistance Account) Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the two (2) preceding bills have been approved by Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, and that they be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 3, 1970, from Miss Louise Abel, Director of Child Welfare Services, which requested permission for Mrs. Elizabeth Cowden, Mrs. Mildred Spalla, and Miss Louise Abel to attend the Child Welfare League of America's annual Central Regional Conference at the Seelbach Hotel, Louisvfle , Kentucky, from April 1 through April 3, 1970. Letter stated that the registration fees total $30. 00 plus $10. 00 for two institutes. Letter further stated that $550. 00 has been allocated in the 1970 Budget for conferences and institutes. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that the abare item has been allocated in the Budget. I suggest that the Commissioners for- ward her the necessary registration fee for said trip. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing Mrs. Elizabeth Cowden, Mrs. Mildred Spalla, and Miss Louise Abel to attend the Central Regional Conference of the ChIM Welfare League of America at the Seelbach Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, from April 1 through April 3, 1970. Registration fee in the amount of $40. 00 is hereby approved. Remarks: Above said letter enclosed estimated expenses for room and meals to be $133. 50 charged to Account #320-2-11, and estimated expenses for mileage to be $90. 48 charged to Account #320-2-11. 78 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA li MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: IMr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Mrs. Rebecc Benoit, Assistant Adult Probation Officer, be authorized to attend the Adult Correctional Institute being held at Pennsylvania State University on March 30, 1970 through April 3, 19 0. Advance of $200. 00 for said Institiizeiis; ei*U* approved; expense account to be filed upon her return. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving backup computer arrangements with the Sewickley Valley Hospital and the Data Processing Department under the supervision of Mrs. Sandra Lesch. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of March 4, 1970, addressed to Mr. John Yuhas, Liaison Officer for Chartiers Creek Relocation, from Robind H. Bourke, Jr., Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, which reported on the most current status of the Chartiers Creek Relocation, Canonsburg Curry Field Project, Pennsylvania R-165. Letter stated that demolition and site clearance Contract No. 1 for the Canonsburg Curry Field Project has been awarded and work will begin on March 9, 1970. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 6, 1970, from Elias E. Nickman, Solid Waste Coordinator, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Depart ment of Health, which stated that Act 241, the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act, as amended, states in part, "no permit for dumping or depositing of any solid wasss into any mine shall be�issued without the approval of the Board of County Commissioners of the county in which such mine is located. " Letter stated that accordingly, the Depart- ment of Health cannot consider permit issuance to such facilities until it receives your board's written decision on each site. Letter listed the following as a list of existing land disposal sites operated in mines in Washington County which must receive a permit as required by Act 241: 1. South Hills Disposal (Arnoni) Union Township 1 2. Wayne Cook Landfill Robinson Township 3. Burgettstown Landfill Jefferson Township 4. Independence Township Landfill Independence Township MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS �9 L7 1 C� Mr. Flynn: Mr. Anthony, are you familiar with said correspondence? Mr. Anthony: My recommendation to you would be to let me have a copy of this letter if I may and I will get in touch with, Mr. Elias Nickman. I would recommend extreme caution in this whole process because there are 16 landfills in the County and all 16 of them could be shut down. Mr. Jack Meridan, WJPA, entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 5, 1970, from John R. Fantz, Administrator of Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program, which stated that the Washington -Greene County MH/MR Board has set Wednesday, March 25, 1970, at 1:30 p.m. as the time for the public hearing for the annual Mental Health/Mental Retardation County . Plan. Said public hearing will be held at the Citizens Library, Washington, Pennsylvania. Said hearing is for the purpose of agencies, associations, institutions and individuals who are representative of the population served by the bi-county program to submit a written statement or make an oral statement concerning the plan. Commissioner Bevec reported that three weeks' ago the Commissioners attended a meeting with Mr. Gerald Massaro, representative of the Regional Planning Council of the State Crime Commission. The matter of obtaining funds for various improvements for the handling of crime in Washington County was discussed. Such improvements would include the installation of radios in the cars used by Sheriffs and District Attorney's offices and television monitoring system at the County Jail. Said funds do not include the purchase of hardware such as weapons. Commissioner Bevec stated that the main purpose of the meeting was in reference to the monitoring and communication system. Commissioner Bevec stated that the distribution of the funds is based on 6016 Federal and 4016 Local. Those in attendance for said meeting were Commissioner Bevec, Commissioner Mazza, Mr. Massaro, Jail Warden Feconda, District Attorney Costa, and Sheriff Debreczeni. Commissioner Mazza reported on the ferry problem in Wast Beth Township. Commissioners Mazza and Bevec attended a meeting on March 6, 1970, in reference to said problem. A wide variation of public officials were in attendance. Commissioner Mazza stated that all parties came to the conclusion that the reactivation of ferry transportation linking Washington and Fayette Counties is a very important project. Commissioner Mazza felt that Washington County should participate in part of the cost for said project. Mr. Bevec: The above matter has been turned over to the Washington County Planning Commission for a study since this involves the problem, of transportation. Mr. Anthony: John Mores of my staff will be attending a meeting this afternoon on said project and the Planning Commission will therefore proceed. be adopted: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following Resolution ell MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County hereby authorize the Controller of Washington County to add to the books of fiscal affairs of Washington County, an additional account to be known as General Government Account No. One. In addition the Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of $25, 000. 00 from Account 1499 to General Government Account Number One, effective March 12, 1970. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 1701, 1702, and 1784 of the County Code 1955, August 9, P. L. 323 % 101. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michael R. Flynn, Chairman ,j onn r. -bevec ATTEST: J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk John Mazza SEAL Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano reported that the creation of the new Planning Commission was enacted and the members of the old Board have submitted their resignations in writing and we are now ready to form the new Board. Mr. Flynn: I would suggest that the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with the law accept the resignations as submitted. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resignations as submitted by the members of the Planning Commission, now abolished as per the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (P. L. 247), be accepted, Mr. August Englehardt Mr. Robert C. Arthurs Nir. TJohn Merdian Mr. George Roadman Mr. R. L. Adamson Mr. Louis Waller Mr. William D. Harrison Mr. Arnold Hirsch MINUTE B D O K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ral E 1 1' Tax Reftind- Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented a Tax Refund to the Board for approval; said refund having been approved by the County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to make the following tax refund due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax: In re: Rossi, Charles & Carol 1968 Tax Assessment Canton & West Brownsville Annex Refund of payment of 1968 county tax on 1966 Price Meyers Trailer. Duplic assessment on trailer was made in Canton Township and West Brownsville Annex. Original tax receipt for West Brownsville Annex in the amount of $17. 28. Duplicate receipt for Canton Township in the amount of $15. 20 face which is the correct tax, making a refund due in the amount of $17. 28 to CHARLES ROSSI, 110 Dorothy Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen lift the meeting. Solicitor Capano presented three (3) leases in conjunction with the District Magistrates for the approval of the County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the three (3) following leases be approved and executed by the Washington County Commissioners: (1) Lease between James Tomsic and Washington County. Lease to become effective April 1, 1970. Rent to be $300. 00 on a monthly basis for a term of six_ (6) years ending March 31, 1976. (2) Lease between John J. Markosky, Martha B. Markosky, his wife, and Washington County. Lease to become effective April 1, 1970. Rent to be $300. 00 on a monthly basis for a term of six (6) years ending March 31, 1976. (3) Lease between Americo F. Troiano, Josephine Troiano, his wife, Howard C. Field and Luella Field, his wife, and Washington County. Lease to become effective April 1, 1970. Rent to be $350. 00 on a monthly basis for a term of six (6) years ending March 31, 1976. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter of concern from Beaver County Board of Commissioners for the inaction in the settlement of the strike between Loeal #66 Operating Engineers and the Western Pennsylvania Construction Association was read by Commissioner Bevec. Said strike is already in its 15th month and has been holding up millions of dollars of road and building construction in Western Pennsylvania. The Beaver County Board of Commission- ers 82 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ask and request that the Washington County Commissioners appeal to the Governor to have his Labor Secretary and the Mediation Service of the State to get the concerned parties back to the bargaining table. It was agreed that the Washington, County Board of Commissioners would request such action. Deputy Controller Whalen re-entered the meeting. ' Moved by- Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Washingt County Board of Commissioners appeal to the Governor of Pennsylvania to get all concerne parties to the bargaining table in regard to the 15-month long strike between Local #66 Operating Engineers and the Western Pennsylvania Construction Association. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Flynn informed the Board of a petition submitted to the Washington County Planning Commission from the residents of the Browntown area located in Avella in reference to Browntown Creek. Commissioner Flynn stated that John Yuhas had been previously authorized to proceed on this creek. Mr. Yuhas informed the Commissioners that the Department of Forests and Waters will not participate in view of the fact that there is sewage being drained. Property damage does not warrant the Department of Forests & Waters to do any stream and clearance work in this particular area. Commissioner Flynn stated that Mr. Yuhas will again be instructed to examine this creek. 11:10 a.m. - Opening of Bids - Replacement of Toilets in the Washington County Jail. Two representatives of Arnold Lee Masonry, Inc., entered the meeting. Solicitor Capano read a letter under date of March 9, 1970, directed to those parties interested in bidding on the replacement of the toilets in the Washington County Jail. Said letter stated that all bids which are submitted must comply with all city plumbing ordinances and state regulations regarding the plumbing work. The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: (1) Name: Chapman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Address: 393 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Bid: $39, 305.00 Bid bond in the amount of $3931. 00 accompanied bid. Name: Joseph L. Bruno, T /A John B. Bruno Address: 65 Campbell Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Bid: $15, 986. 50 M I N UT E. BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS s i Bid bond in the amount of $2000. 00 accompanied bid. Name: Arnold Lee Masonxy, Inc. Address: 711 Worthington Avenue Clairton, Pennsylvania 15025 Total Bid: $21, 450. 00 Bid Bond in the amount of $2500. 00 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that all bids be tabled until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be -awarded on Thursday, March 19, 1970, at 10:00 a.m. , or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Bidders representing Arnold Lee Masonry, Inc., left the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following recommendation for payment as submitted by Joseph F. $'dniempo & Associates in the amount of $3, 767. 40 be approved for payment: Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates - Contract No. 1 - General, Estimate No. 5 - Revised, date of contractor's estimate being March 6, 1970. Project - Washington County Juvenile Detention Home. Contractor - McAnallen Brothers, Inc.,_,,P. O. Box 26,5, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Total amount due contractor for this estimate: $3, 767. 40. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dale Russell of Houston, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Mary Falcione of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, presente.dthe Commissioners with tharee (3) petitions protesting the dismissal of Mary Ann Russell, R. N. , former employee at the Washington County Home Fbr Aged Women, Mr. Flynn: The Commissioners do hereby acknowledge receipt of said petition. Mr. Dale Russell left the meeting. Mrs. Mary Falcione left, the meeting. Mr. John D. Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commissio: reported that a letter had been sent to Dr. H. Beecher Charmburg, Secretary of Mines and Mineral Industries, stating that the Washington County Planning Commission is willing to sponsor a project in the Raccoon Creek Watershed (the, Patterson Mine area). Mr. Anthony stated that he wanted the Washington County Commissioners to be aware of said project and that approval be given for the Washington County Planning Commission to sponsor said project. County Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington Planning Commission be authorized to sponsor the project in the Raccoon Creek Watershed (the Patterson Mine area). - 84 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed. Meeting reconvened at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of reappointing the present members of the Board of the Washington County Planning Commission and also to make a new appointment with the following members present: Commissioners. Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Mr. John D. Anthony - Director of The Washington County Planning Commission; Mr. John Merdian - Chairman of the.Washington County Planning Commission Board; Tony Bevec - Building Superintendent; Public Information Officer Huber; and Reporter Roberts of the Observer -Reporter. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following members be appointed to the Washington County Planning Commission effective immedia- tely; length of terms indicated opposite names: Mr. August Englehardt Mr. John Merdian Mr. Arnold Hirsch Mr. R. L. Adamson Mr. William D. Harrison Mr. Robert C. Arthurs Mr. Louis Waller Mr. George Roadman Mr. Anthony A. Massafra :knew member) Roll call vote taken: Four-year term Four-year term Four-year term Three-year term Three-year term Two-year term Two-year term One-year term One-year term Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following be appointed as Field Registrars for the upcoming General Primary Election to be held on May 19, 1970: adjourn. Grace Di Donato Caroline Smith Roll call vote taken: Rose Churray Thomas A. Puglisi Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. , I Moved by Mr. Beve c, seconded by Mr. Mazza, -that the meeting Meeting adjourned. 1 THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:, . 1970 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK