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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 113 - 4-9-1970 - COMMISSIONER110 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS in Charleroi in the West Penn Power Building at 7:00 p.m. Deputy Controller Whalen left the meeting. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK Minute No. 113 1970 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 9, 1970 Carl _ The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Murphy, Deputy Controller Whalen, Purchasing Agent Pagac, Public Information Officer Huber, Parks and Recreation Department representatives - Michael George, Director and Clay Graham, Assistant; John D. Anthony, Washington County Planning Director; Reporters: - Robertson of the Observer Reporter, Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph, and R.oule of the Monongahe Publishing Company. 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. 112, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 112 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. John D. Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, reported he was unable to, attend the Peters Creek Watershed Committee meeting, but that Mr. Mores, a member of the Planning Commission staff, attended and spent a great deal of time with them and listened to their viewpoint, etc. , and indicated the difficulties facing the Commissioners as to the $32, 000 loan requested after the budget was set and that there is no money available for this; the planning commission feels they could help them in the preparation in any of the applications for grants in aid MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI,A MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS u L because there are programs that they could utilize. Mr. Anthony recommended asking them to exhaust, these alternatives and that the County cooperate and aid them in any way possible, with the exception of lending them funds, there is federal money available, apparently they have not filed any applications. Mr. Flynn: On the basis of what has been recommended, the Chief Clerk is instructed to inform the Commission of the position of the Board; we are not in the position to make loans, and to suggest that they exhaust, the state and federal avenues; if we can lend them any assistance insofar as our planning commission is concerned, we will be glad to co- operate. Ferry Service: Allenport, Coal Center and East Bethlehem Due to the lack of use and revenue, the above ferrys quit service, this has caused some concern on the part of the people in the Valley and they are trying to see if there is a program whereby they can get the ferrys back into operation; a meeting was held with the East Bethlehem Commissioners; there have been two studies - Allenport and Coal Center; the planning commission has been checking and will be meeting with the Department of Community Affairs to see if something can be done along these lines. Note was made that the one at Fredericktown could possibly be self supporting but the other two will probably need subsidizing. Highway Programming The second public hearing of the six -year highway program will be held at the West Penn Power Building, the evening of April 9, 1970. Old Business: None. Correspondence - Chief Clerk Morgan. ANNOUNCING: Chief Clerk read the following telegrams from Congressman Thomas E. a) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has approved a grant for Peters Township Sanitary Authority in the amount of $892, 500. 00; project will provide sewer facilities for McGrann and Giant Oaks Areas, estimated cost is $3, 648, 000. construction scheduled to get underway in six months and to be completed within a year. b) the Corps of Engineers at Pittsburgh will advertise for bids on April 14th for the Marianna Flood Protection Project, Tenmile Creek, Marianna. The bids will be opened in the Office of the District Engineer in Pittsburgh, May 14, 1970. T'j creek will be widened, deepened, and approximately 1. 5 miles will be straightened, pro- tection of bank slopes and bridge abutments and installation of drainage facilities. Remarks: Mr. Anthony made note that the grant was given as stipulated by the on 112 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Washington County Planning Commission and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. k 1 Mr. Mazza: We have stressed that this procedure was taking place - when you get the endorsement of local, county, and regional planning commissions. I think we are on the right road as far as our Planning is concerned. Mr. Bevec: The Board and County Surveyor Yuhas has worked very hard with refe to the Marianna Project. Mr. Mazza made note that there are 4 - 5 programs going on in the county. Invoices - Washington County Juvenile Detention Home: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following invoices be approved for payment. Invoice No. Amount 54111 54108 54144 $ 69.78 Payable to: Joseph F. Bontempo & Assoc P.O. Box Ill Rochester, Penna. 15074 For: Supervision of Construct- ion - Est. No. 2 of Chap- man Plumbing & Heating (dated 3-31-70) 17.78 Joseph F. Bontempo & Assoc. Supervision - Est. No. 3 P.O. Box 111 Baldwin Electric Co. Inc. Rochester, Penna. 15074 (dated 3-31-70) 242. 69 Joseph F . Bontempo & Assoc. Supervision - Est. No. 4 P.O. Box 111 of Richard Construction Rochester, Penna. 15074 Co. dated 3/6/70 (Recommendation for Payment submitted by Joseph F. Bontempo) Payable to: Chapman Plumbing & Heating 393 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Baldwin Electric Company, Inx. 393 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Roll call vote taken: Amount For. $ 3,305.57 Contract -Heating & Ventilating Estimate No. 2, dated 3 /3 /70 842.28 Contract - Electrical Estimate No. 3 dated 3 /31/70 Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of April 3, 1970, received from Arthur Hageter, Secretary, Chartiers Twp. Supervisors, requested an up-to-date estimate of all costs in- volved in the Plum Run relocation project to see if commitment on their part is feasible. Note was made that County Surveyor Yuhas had given them information on January 28, 1970; he has been instructed to proceed once again to resolve this matter. Memorandum received from Anthony Luppino, Chief Probation Officer, expressed thanks for the authorization and advance of funds, to attend the Psychological 1 n Seminar; however, the Seminar has been cancelled; the check will be returned and voided. Letter under date of April 1, 1970, received from Jack D. Eicher, Division MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 F Sales Representative, West Penn Power Company, made reference to the study made five years ago by G. A. Mattern and Associates of the energy requirements of the Court House; the method selected by the Commissioners involved a re -wiring program and conversion from coal -steam heat to electric heat and air conditioning. Accordingly, West Penn Power Company provided capacity for the full load of the proposed system and the Commissioners had the new electrical service installed for the electric heating and air conditioning; in the interim, the boiler is five years older, and great emphases is being placed on air pollution; they recommend that an engineer be engaged to begin the plans for conversion to electric heating and air conditioning so that costs can be developed for consideration by the Commissioners on the next budget; the procedure would --- 1. Prepare for possible collapse of the 70-year-old heating system. 2. Allow for systematic, orderly conversion of the system at normal wage ratei 3. Prepare the Commissioners to accept federal funds which may become available for pollution control. 4. Conserve wiring allowance money allotted by West Penn Power Company now due to expire July 31, 1970. When the new system is installed, many advantages will accrue, such as cleanliness, com- fort, lower labor costs, and space savings. Mr. Flynn: The entire Board of Commissioners discussed this problem, we are aware that over the years there wasn't sufficient electrical power, we engaged the services of Mattern and Company, they made a survey as to the need of heating and air conditioning in the Court House, we had completed a portion (a defective service entrance was replace but we didn't complete the portion as far as heating and air conditioning because we had to scrap our plans; air pollution and control is upon us and we are one of the biggest offender and it is only a matter of time that we are going to have to make corrections. It is the unanimous opinion of the Board that we have a survey made again with not only electrical but gas, as to what would be more economical and practical. We will inform West Fenn Power Company of our intention. Mr. Bevec: Our own electricians have been working also: Mr. Mazza: You brought the point right out, with regard to air pollution, we are violaters - there is no question in my mind that we should set ,a pattern or example for other people as far as polluting the air and streams. Letter under date of April 7, 1970, from Louise Abel, Executive Director of Washington County Child Welfare Services, reviewed the case of 10-year old Thomas Toward and requested,a check in the amount of $132. 30 for his transportation to Los Angeles in order that Tommy can live with a maternal aunt and uncle in California, willing to provide a home for their orphaned nephew. 114 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the amount of $132. 30 be approved for payment to transport Thomas from Washington, Pennsylvania, to Los Angeles,' California; check to be made payable to Washington County Motor Club AAA and r charged against Account Number 320-2-3. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yet Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of April 6, 1970 from Charles F. Hess, Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, informed the Board that the County Application for cost -sharing on the Harmon Creek Watershed under the 1970 program has been received in their office; they will be con- tacting the Board in the near future to arrange a time when terms of the agreement can be discussed. Chief Clerk read letters under date of March 31, 1970 to Mr. Luppino, Chief Probation Officer, from Mary Jane Fullerton,- Social Service Department, The Boys' Home in Oakdale, concerning dental work for Richard Sturgill ($25. 00-estimated cost) and Allen Fortunato ($50. 00-estimated cost). Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the sum of $75. 00 for dental work in connection with the above named at the Boys' Home in Oakdale, be approve for payment. Solicitor: 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 Treasurer. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax (subject to the approval of the County Solicitor). In re: Washington Park, Inc. 1969 Assessment, South Strabane Payments of $4, 686. 25 and $2, 985. 66, totalling $7, 671. 91 were made on June 19, 1969 and July 10, 1969, on total assessed valuation of $448, 650. Corrected assessment as per Court Order reads $382, 500. and net tax reads $6, 540. 75, making a refund due in the amount of $1, 131.16 to WASHINGTON PARK, INC, c/o Zappala and Zappala, Attorneys at Law, 505 Second Avenue at Grant Street, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15219. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK $ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 Solicitor Capano presented a request to the Board from West Penn Power Company, to erect poles on the County Home Grounds and suggested that the request be granted. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that West Penn Power Company be granted permission to erect poles in accordance with Drawing #D - A70130A as submitted by said company, condition being that if in the future, circumstances shall demand that the poles be relocated for the convenience of Washington County, said poles removed or relocated at the total expense of the West Penn Power Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Flyers Club Lease: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the lease between the Flyers Club and the County of Washington, for rental of the concrete block building for- merly used by the National Guard Unit as Office, together with the parking area adjacent thereto, situate at the Washington County Airport, be renewed (expiration date of present lease being April 30, 1970) for a term of two (2) years commencing on the 1st day of May, 1970 and ending on the 30th dayof April, 1972, for the total rent of $600. 00 or $25. 00 a month due on the first day of each succeeding month, beginning on the first day of May, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor read Court Order signed by Judge Barron P. McCune in re: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. John Allen Banks, No. 90 September Term, 1960, for a statement for charges received from George `B. Stegenga, Esq. and D. Keith Melenyzer Esq. for services to date in the defense of John Allen Banks, defendant (a joint bill); the named attorneys were appointed by the Court to represent defendant who has been tried; the County shall pay the attorneys the total sum of $3, 200. 00 which they will divide as they deem proper (this represents $1, 600. 00 for each attorney). In addition, the C shall pay Dr. Cyril H. W:e;cht, c/o George B. Stegenga, Esq. $100. 00 for the review of the medical evidence in the case and shall pay Menengo's Photographic Studio $221. 00 for all photographic work ordered by the defendant. The Bill of the investigator which the Court authorized defense counsel to employ shall be the subject of a separate Order at a later date. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Court Order stating the charges involved in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. John Allen Banks trial, for authorized defense counsel, medical evidence and photographic work, be approved and complied with. , Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Note was made that a motion for a new trial was filed, there will probably be additional costs for the County. Parks and Recreation Department: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the amount of $19 000. 10 (appraised figure) be approved for payment, as the initial and final property settlement of Emile Lerby, C-4, Cross Creek County Park - 36. 64 acres; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Agreement of Mutual Release: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the existing agreement between Washington County and the Redevelopment Authority dated August 22, 1968 for services to be rendered in reference to acquisition of land in Harmon Creek, January 24, 1969 contract with the Redevelopment Authority for services to be rendered in refer- ence to relocation regarding Cross Creek and Mingo Creek Park which was the original contract, be cancelled; also, for the cancellation of the agreement entered into January 28, 1969 which was an amendment of the January 24, 1969 contract with Redevelopment Authority. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen left the meeting. New Agreement: Between the County of Washington and Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington. Mr. George made note that the basic change in the new contract with the Redevelopment Authority is the set relocation service fee - to relocate families: $175. 00, to relocate farms: $270. 00, plus travel and legal fees if involved;set fee does not include the actual cost of moving the people, this is just the administrative service provided by the Redevelopment Authority. MINUTE B❑oK 17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Io C L L Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County ofWash- ington enter into an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Wash- ington, to obtain certain, services.from the Authority in connection with the. carrying out of the open space land project (acquisition of open spaceJand in areas known as the Mingo Creek County Park and Cross Creek County Park and Ten Mile Creek County Park situated in the Pittsburgh Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area and in the County of Washington Area). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yds;� Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the amount of $12, 055. 60 payable to the Redevelopment Authority per following cost breakdown, be approved; said payment to be made from the Parks and Recreation Fund. Cost Breakdown: - (amount listed for each is the unexpended balance of county funds on hand by the Authority as of February 28, 1970. Relocation Contract No. 1 (Original Cross Creek & Mingo Creek) $ 1,726.90 Relocation Contract No. 2 (Parks Expansion) 2,889.50 Acquisition Contract No. 1 (Harmon Creek) 933.00 Acquisition Contract No. 2 (Parks Expansion) Amount returnable to County $ 5, 549.40 Due to the Authority under Acquisition Contract No. 2 14, 605. 00 Advance to be made under new Relocation Contract to be executed 3,000.00 Amount due to the Authority 17, 605. 00 Less amount returnable to County 5,549.40 Total $ 12, 055. 60 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano presented a resolution to the Board for consideration and approval with regard to filing an application for grant to acquire and develop open -space land (Mingo Creek County Park Extension). Mr. George reviewed the resolution stating that the resolution is just an authorization to file the application, the decision lies with the County Commissioners after eligibility is determined, whether they will proceed with 118 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS , the program. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Resolution to the Department of Housing & Urban Development, .authorizing filing of Application for grant to acquire and develop open -space land, which amount is presently estimated to be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Purchasing Agent Pagac rep.orted: - 11 of the District Magistrate Offices are completely furnished; the magistrates and their secretaries are very happy with the furnishings; the invoice for payment has been received in the amount of $8, 998. 30 (partia payment); Purchasing Agent recommended payment and also made note that the number of Magistrate Offices furnished is a very good percentage in comparison with other counties. Note was also made that this is a contractural item - that we have the furniture for all 14 places as soon as the place can be determined for the others; the established offices are operating 100%. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $8, 998.30 due Gordon Office Equipment, Inc. for District Magistrate furniture, be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. i Mr. Kerry McAmbley, Director of Industrial Development, introduced Mr. Jack Underwood, a graduate student of West Virginia University, to the Board as his assistant. Mr. Underwood replaces Mr. Herb Edwards. Mr. McAmbley reported on several items - he attended the MIDA meeting April 8, 1970, and on their goal they have now completed 76%, of particular interest is they have exceeded their expectations; there were approximately 150 people in attendance. Messrs. Joseph Feconda - Jail Warden, Charles Gillespie - Director of Washington - Greene Community Action Corporation and Metro Petrosky, Jr. - Director of Human Services, entered the meeting. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Mr. McAmbley discussed the complications on the Donora-Monnessen Bridge due to the strike, discussed also the Modification of Agreement to be entered into between WIDC, Washington County and Superior Valve and mentioned the possibility