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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 115 - 4-23-1970 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 1 125 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS E �l said Court Order is in reference to a matter which came up a month ago whereby the President Judge has issued a ruling on the County to show cause why the expenses for going to school for the magistrates should not be paid by the County. County Solicitor Capano informed the Board that Judge Richard DiSalle dismissed the petition. - County Solicitor Capano read correspondence under date of April 9, 1970, from Mrs. Virginia Bendick, which stated that she was very disappointed to have learned that the County had leased a Magistrate Office in Burgettstown. Mrs. Bendick stated in her letter that she was considered an applicant as records will show and despite- promises both written and by telephone, her space was rejected by not being given the courtesy of andnspection. County Solicitor Capano made reference to a letter under date of April 13, 1970, directed,to Mrs. Bendick which stated the boundaries ,for Burgettstown were directly under the control of Judge Sweet. Mr. Capano stated that when the Chief Clerk went to examine the premises offered in Burgettstown he informed Mr. Capano that Mrs. Bendick's premises were outside of the area defined and therefore could not, be considered Mr. Flynn: My assumption is that Mrs. Bendickr had been misinformed. Judge Sweet designated the area in Burgettstown. If anybody has any accusation to make, let them come forward. The Commissioners represent ,the people of this County. Commissioner Bevec read correspondence under date of April 13, 1970, from Stanley A. Miller, Secretary, Department of Public Welfare, Subject: Level of State Reimbursement for Interim Care Placements. Correspondence stated that in recognition of increased costs of care in private licensed facilities under the interim care program, effective May 1, 1970, the State will participate in a maximum monthly allowance of $335. 00, or the usual monthly charge of the facility, whichever is the lesser If a client is admitted or discharged from a facility during a given month, the charge in which the State will participate will be at a rate of $11. 00 per day or the daily charge of the facility, whichever is the lesser, for the number of days lin residence that month. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST Minute No. 115 CHIEF CLERK 1970 Office of the -County Commissioners 0 - Washington; Pa., April 23, 1970 126 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Revec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Acting Chief Clerk Mildred Ivery; County Solicitor Ca.pano; Mr. John D. Anthony - Director, Washington_ County Planning Commission; Deputy Controller Whaler Mr. Roland Bourke - Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Larry Zimmerman - The Redevelopment Authority; Mr. George Roule representing The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter;�and Public Information Officer Huber. 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. 114, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 114 be approvred as read. Roll call vote taken: . J - Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: , _ Chairman stated that the regular order of business would be dispensed with in order that Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director of The Washington County Redevelopment Authority, could make a presentation to the Board of County Commissior ers in relation to the progress of the Curry Field Project. Mr. Bourke also presented slides of (1) a Mall in Maryland and (2) the existing conditions in Canonsburg. Mr. Flynn: Thanked Mr. Bourke- for his presentation Mr. Bourke left the meeting. Mr. Zimmerman left the meeting. Unfinished Business: Report on Harrisburg meeting concerning Ferry service. Mr. Mazza: At the meeting held last Wednesday in Harrisburg with the Department of Community Affairs on behalf of the Board Mr. Anthony and myself attended the meeting in conjunction with leaders from the local district in Fayette County and also a few legislators in Fayette - Greene Counties. Also, I believe one or two Senators were in attendance for this meeting. We traveled lightly on the cost of this service. There are other complications that would involve the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Highways. I'll let Mr. Anthony continue from here. Mr. Anthony: On April 15, 1970, Commissioner Mazza and myself met with Dan Rolens,1 Deputy Director of the Department of Community Affairs, to determine if the 1 E MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 Commonwealth could participate in the costs (capital and operating deficit) related to the restoration of the three ferries at (1) Allenport & Fayette City; (2) Newell & Coal Center'; and (3) Fredericktown & East Millsboro. Four- studies had been done -'prior to this meeting and these studie's showed that it would cost a minimum of $150, 000; 00 in capital expenditures`to resume the needed equipment for the three ferries and that these three ferries would run an annual operating deficit of at least $4400. 00. The State legislation did not include ferries as a form of mass transit and until the legislation was amended no participation would be forthcoming., Also, the passenger count was too low to operate these ferries to be considered as elegible under that criteria:- The Commonwealth did indicate that if either of these restrictions were renewed they would provide a 50%n grant on capital expenditures and cover 2/3 of the operating deficit. If and when PAT extends rapid transit lines into Washington County, the Washington Planning Commission recommends the following action: (1) ThAt the County Commissioners wait until the State legislation is amended to insure that the Commonwealth will participate in this project. (2) Try ,to determine what other bodies could participate financially. (3) Follow closely the activities of Fayette County which could look into the legal aspects of forming a joint authority. (4) Instruct the Washington County Planning Commission to continue to cooperate closely with Fayette County and the local municipalities. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 14, 1970, from L. S. Cook, Manager - Allenport Plant, Wheeling - 'Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, which stated that Wheeling - Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport Plant, support the Washington County Commissioners and other community officials interested in the much needed ferry service across 'the Monongahela River: Said letter further stated that said corporation is particularly' interested in the ferry service between Allenport and Fayette City and feel that it would be beneficial to the 'employees of the Allenport Plant and residents of the valley. Acting Chief Clerk read Correspondence under date of April 21, 1970, from A. J. _DeMedio, Legislator -49th District, which stated that upon receiving a call from Mr. Edwin Bickhart of the Department of Community Affairs advising Mr. DeMedic of the need for certain legislation in order to facilitate the receiving of state aid for the ferries at Fredericktown, , Coal Center, and Allenport, Mr. i DeMedio immediately contacted Mr. Milton Wiseman of the Legislative Reference Bureau at the Capitol and instructed him to prepare a bill amending the Mass Transportation Assistance Authority Act of ,1967 to include ferries within its purview. I PS MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 21, 1970, from Eugene Tenagli. a, Bridge Engineer, which, stated that the Centerville Borough Council would like to reconstruct a, borough bridge located -on Emery Hill road which spans the Fish Pot Hollow stream. The Council, would life to make this bridge a two- lane bridge because it carries a heavy load of traffic and all the school bus,es,., The bri would cost approximately $21, 080,: 00 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above request Centerville Borough Council to, reconstruct a borough bridge located on ,Emery Hill road which spans the Fish Pot Hollow stream be tabled until further study can be made. Roll call vote taken: I Mr. Bevec. - Yes; Mr., Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor informed the ,Board that at the last regular board meeting (Per Minute No. 114 dated April 16, 1970) the Commissioners approved a contract with NCR which was a Maintenance Agreement Contract. Mr. Capano stated that it has become necessary to change the effective date. New- effective date is May 1, 1970 thru and includ- ing May 31, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the new effective date for the above contract, as amended, be approved by the Washington County Commissioner*. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence, under date of April 15, 1970, from Elias S. Cohen, Commissioner, Office of Family Services, ,which enclosed a check in the amount of ,$3750. 00 as payment under the Grant -in ,Aid program, Services for the Aging. This sum covers the Commonwealth's share for the first and second payments of the 1970 grant for the Program Developer. Cheek to be deposited in Account 309. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following bills be approved for payment: (1) Joseph F. Bontempo, & Associates - Recommendation for Payment. In re: Washington County Juvenile Detention Home, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Contractor: McAnallen Brothers, Inc., P. O. Box 265, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Contract No. 1--General, Estimate No. 6--Revised- Date of Contractor's Estimate: April 15, 1970. Total amount due Contractor for this estimate: $3, 024. 00._ (2) American G1asls and Mirror Company, 37Q West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Invoice No. #56331 under date of April 22, 1970. Complete Contract: $16, 500. 00. Charged and received thus far: $5, 000. 00. Second partial billing: $6500. 00. J MINUTE BOOK"9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (3) Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates - Invoice No, 54217 under date of April 20, 1970, for supervision of con- struction for Washington County Juvenile Detention Home, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Estimate No. 6 of McAnallen Brothers, Inc., dated April 15, 1970. Bill in the amount of $63. 84. 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 Michael George and Susan Hemington be authorized to attend the 23rd Annual Pennsylvania State Parks and Recreation Conference to be held at Pocono Manor on April 27-29, 1970; two separate advances on expenses in the amount of $75. 00 is hereby approved. Remarks: Note was made that funds are in the budget for the Recreation Conference. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 20, 1970, from Orvillo Wold, Air Pollution Control Technician, Region V, addressed to Mr. Tony Mastrangelo, Superintendent of Washington County Home & Hospital for Men, which stated that the smoke plume coming from the stack of the said County Home was observed on April 16, 1970. Said correspondence stated that smoke plume is in excess of the limits set forth in Section 1. 3 of Air Pollution Commission Regulation -IV Said correspondence enclosed a copy of the Ringlemann test. Mr. Flynn: The Commissioners were notified by the two Superintendents of both County Homes concerning -the above problem. Our understanding is that the surrounding nei have formed together and drawn up ,a petition regarding the smoke stack. The ;Commiss ers will have to, take some action on this problem. Mr. Mazza, Mr. Bevec, and myself have discussed this and have come to the conclusion that we will have to engage the services of a heating engineer to make a feasibility study and then make recommendations to the Commissioners ,to change the present heating system. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington County Commissioners engage the services of a heating engineer to make a feasibility study and to make recommendations to the Commissioners to change the present heating system at the Washington County Home & Hospital for Men and the Washington County Home for Aged Women, and also the Washington County Courthouse and Jail. Itio 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. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 17, 1970, from Honorable Dale F. Shughart, Chairman, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission, directed to Juvenile Court Judges, Board of County Commissioners, and Chief Juvenile Probation Officers, stating that because. of the State's.financial problems, there will be no state funds allocated this ,year to stage the Summer Work Experience Program. Said correspondence stated that hopefully this program will be re-established next year. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 16, 19,70, from Gerald N. Massaro, Director - Southwest Region Pennsylvania Crime Commission directed to Joseph Feconda, Warden at County Jail, which stated that the Pennsylvania Crime Commission has favorably approved the request for funds in the amount of $13, 844. 00. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 15, 1970, fr Charles F. Hess, Director - Department of Agriculture - State ,Soil and Water Commisg ion , which stated that ;the application for cost -sharing on the Wheeling Creek Watershed under the 1970 program has been receiveddn said office. Correspondence stated that as soon as said Department can determine the extent that said Department will be able to cost -share on the Wheeling Creek Watershed, a visit will be arranged with the Washington County Commissioners to discuss the terms of the agreement Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 15, 1970, from Gabriel P. Betz, Professor of Geography - California State College, which commended Mr. Floyd Laubham for his time and energy in securing participants and in organizing the program for the Spring Geography Conference held on Saturday, April 11, 1970. Said correspondence stated that Mr. Laubham is a valuable member of the Washington County community. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 17, 1970, from Andrew Speller, Director - Division of Fiscal Management, which stated that the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program's request for the period 4/l/70 to 6/30/7 has been approved for payment and forwarded to the fiscal offioA--s for further process Said correspondence stated that the following adjustment was made on said request: The amount of $114, 559. 00 is being approved by the Department of Public Welfare in place of $188, 250. 00 which was requested by Washington County. 11� MINUTE BOOK 131 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 F 1 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza,. that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for one(1) car and one Side Door Delivery Station Bus for the Sheriff's Office and the Sealer of Weights and Measures respectively. Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller;, Washington County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a. m. , • Daylight Saving Time, May 28, 1970 and opened immediately thereafter in the office of the County 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 Miss Jean Eros, 335 Tyler Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, be hired as a caseworker aide in the summer program of Careers in Social Work for the Child Welfare Services. Employment to be effective Monday, June 15, 1970, for a period of ten weeks. Salary to be paid by the Department of Public Welfare; County to pay transportation expense. 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 Mrs. Mildred Spalla be authorized to attend a course offered by West Virginia University in reference to Skills in Intake Services for a period of three days - May 25, 26, and 27, 1970. Course fee is $35. 00 and both lodging and meals is $10. 30 per day. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 16, 1970, from Audley Crumrine, Executive Director of Washington County Housing Authority, which advised the Commissioners that the Housing Assistance Administration has recently cancelled said Authority's reservation for 70 units in Monongahela due to inactivity on the part of the local community in pursuing this project. Also, the Authority has been notified that the Annual Contribution Contract which is held with the Housing Assistance Administration for 132 units in the Borough of Charleroi has been terminated for the same reason - lack of progress and inactivity on the part of the local community in furthering redevelopment where 100 units for the elderly was to be located. Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence from Anthony Luppino, Chief Probation Officer, which stated that statistics have been compiled so that the Commission ers will have a record of referrals, dispositions, etc. , for the files. 132 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence further stated that said Office, will periodically submit significant statistical data for the records. Acting Chief Clerk read a memorandum under date of April- 21, 1970, from Robert M. , Johns, D. D. S.,, Acting Project Director, directed to Administrators of Non -Profit Health Facilities - In re: _ Applications for FY-1971 Health Facility Construct Funds (Hill -Burton), which stated -that the Pennsylvania Department -of Public Welfare is asking that hospitals and other health facilities that -are considering application for Hill Burton construction, funds during the fiscal year July 1970 through June 1971 file a letter of Preliminary Notification of Interest prior to submitting a formal Letter of Intent. Said Preliminary Notification should be sent to the Office of Medical Services and Facilities, Harrisburg, no: later than April 30, 1970. New Business: (Appointment) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mrs. Mildred Ivery be appointed Acting Chief Clerk due to the illness of J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk, effective date to be April 20, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes'. Motion carried unanimously. Temporary Loan: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following Resolu (Amendment to Resolution adopted January 22, 1970) be adopted and that the County Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary papers to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars as part of the authorized aggregate amount adopted in the Resolution of April 23, 1970, at the rate specified: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Washington County Board of Commissioners authorized, by Resolution duly adopted January,22, 1970, the borrowing of an aggregate amount of One Million ($1, 000, 000. 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year of 1970, to conduct the regular and .current affairs of Washington and pay all lawful expenses; and WHEREAS, it has become necessary to borrow an additional sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars; MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington County Board of Commissioners be authorized to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank, an amount not exceeding the aggregate amount of Two Hundred Fifty .Thousand ($250, 000, 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year, the loan (s) to be evidenced by the certificate (s) of indebtedness of the County,in form acceptable to the banks, payable on or before December 31, 1970, with interest from the date (s) thereof at a rate of 4. 064% per annum,payable at quarter -annuals, said loans and interest to be repaid from the .first monies available;fr;om taxes in anticipation of which such temporary loans and interest were made; - which taxes .are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxes levied shall include and be sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two (2) of the Commissioners be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of the County Commissioner and the County the certificate (s) of indebtedness which shall constitute the general obligation (s) of the County, and that the Chief Clerk of the County Commissioners be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest such certificate (s) of indebtedness and affix the County seal thereto, and further that the execution and delivery of a certificate of indebtedness so executed and attested shall be sufficient evidence of the { . necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal of the County this 23rd day of April, 1970. ATTEST: ACTING CHIEF CLERK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michael R. Flynn, Chairman John P. Bevec John Mazza Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr., Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness, in accordance with the above action: April 23, 1970 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1,34 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS $250, 000. 00 April 23, 1970 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, Two hundred fifty thousand ($250, 00,0. 00) Dollars; on or before December 31, 1970, with interest from date rn the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of 4. 06416 per annum, interest payments to be made on the first day of each calendar quarter throughout the year. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty: This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year. This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the authorization contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a meeting held on April -23, 1970, which resolution is iii full force and effect IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 23rd day of April, 1970. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Michael R. Flynn, Chairman ATTEST: John P. Bevec ACTING CHIEF CLERK I (SEAL) John Mazza Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The Washington County Commissioners realizes the inportance of Planning in providing guidance in economic development, and WHEREAS: The Washington County Planning Commission and professional staff have, for the past ten years provided the residents of Washington County with a very valuable service in the field of planning for the future development of Washington County, and in recognition of the dedicated group of prominent citizens. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Washington County Commissioners, commend the Washington County Planning Commission for its performance in the area of Planning for the continued progress and development of Washington County. Date: April 21, 1970 Washington County Board of Commissioners 1 Michael R. Flynn, Chairman MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS r� 1 1 John P. Bevec ATTEST: John Mazza - Mildred Ivery Acting Chief Clerk Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes.; Mr. , Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.. Solicitor: Mr. Capano: The Controller's Office called to my attention and also to the attention of the Commissioners that they did not find on record a resolution declaring the work to be performed at the County Jail as being in a category as an emergency. Our check of the records confirmed the statement made by the, Controller's Office to us. However, I feel and I am quite, certain that a statement of emergency had_been declared and a resolution adopted even though we did not find it in the record. -It could have been that the resolution was inadvertently omitted from the minutes. Therefore, J suggest that the following resolution be adopted as a reaffirmation and bo nfirmation of a resolution intended to be adopted on February 26, 1970, and that the resolution be made a part of the minutes and record on February 26, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution be adopted as a reaffirmation and confirmation of a resolution intended to be adopted on February 26, 1970, and that the resolution be made a part of the minutes and record on February 26; 1970: - RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners have consulted with State and Federal Prison Inspection Officials and have been informed by these State and Federal Officials, that the present condition of the Jail makes it impossible to provide the extraordinary security precautions needed for this type of prison population, and WHEREAS, these State and Federal Officials have recommended certain essential improvements be made immediately in order to provide adequate security in and around the Jail and proceeding by the normal practice of submitting the work to competitive bidding would result in considerable delay; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this 26th day of February, 1970, that an emergency exists in and around the Washington 'County Jail as per Section 1802 paragraph (b) of the County Code and that work begin immediately waiving the bidding requirements as per the above quoted section of the County Code. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 136 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented for the Board's approval a deed submitted by the Tax Claim Bureau. Solicitor stated that the person to whom the deed was executed has since died. The original deed was lost and never recorded and the purpose of this deed being to replace and duplicate the original deed issued. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of County Commissioners execute the above said deed and that the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, acknowledge as attorney in fact. 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 amount of $233. 25 be submitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an overpayment on the 1968 Small Watershed Agreement; said overpayment applies to the Redevelopment Authority Contract of the County of Washington. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that West Penn Power Com- pany be granted permission to erect a pole in accordance with Drawing DA-63154 as submitted by said company with the understanding that the service will be underground from the proposed pole and all expenses for said service to be at the expense of Tri-State Aviation, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor presented and read Court Order No. 419, March Term, 1970 A. D. , In re: Fred J. Broglie, J: P. Court Order, is a result of a former petition filed on April 17, 1970, to show just cause why Fred J, Broglie's name should not appear on the ballot for Committeeman on May 19, 1970, according to the Rules Governing Standards for Condu to Justice of the Peace. Said, Court Order fstates that the matter is -set for argument or hearing, as the case may be, on April 28, 1970, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom No. 1 Solicitor presented a lease in conjunction with the District Magistrates for the approval of the Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following lease be approved and executed by the Washington County Commissioners: Lease between Alex Debreczeni and Mary Debreczeni, his wife, and MINUTE BOOK 13T BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS F_ 1 Washington County. Lease to become effective April 1, 1970. Rent to be $250. 00 on a monthly basis for a term of six (6) years ending March 31, 1976. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: Has the proper inspection been made on this building? Mr. Capano: Yes, by Mr. Murphy. 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 Commiss- ion, reported on a meeting held with the Secretary of Highways pertaining to the Mon Valley Expressway and Oak Springs Road in which he and Mr. Mazza attended. Mr. Anthony reported to the Board that Section 4 and 5 of the Expressway, removed from the six -year program last year because of insufficient funds, will head the list of priorities set by the Commission. Commissioner Flynn stated that his own personal observation is that it is the time of the month when "irresponsible people make irresponsible statements. " Commissioner Flynn referred to an article which appeared in the Brownsville Telegraph in which the Solicitor of Centerville Borough made a statement concerning the tax duplicateE being prepared by the Data Processing Department. Commissioner Flynn made reference to a letter sent under date of April 17, 1970, by J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk, directed to all borough and township secretaries, and also to a letter under date of April 22, 1970, from Sandra Lesch, Data Processing Manager, commenting on the erroneous information which appeared in the newspaper article. Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Release of All Claims submitted by James Capra, Garage Superintendent, which requires the execution of the Chairman of the Board. Said Release is in reference to an accident involving Norman Delso, employee of the County, and Minnie Stiehm. Damages in the amount of $146. 00 is to be payable to Washington County. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, be authorized to execute the Release of All Claims as submitted by James Capra, Garage Superintendent. 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 meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned.