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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 124 - 6-25-1970 - COMMISSIONER2012 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS to the extent of percentage indicated. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr.Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motipn carried unanimously. . Commissioner Bevec read correspondence from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan stating that the complaint of the Washington County. Commissioners in refere to the questionable census figures for Washington County has been turned over to Mr. Brown of the Census Bureau in Washington, D. C. Commissioner Bevec read correspondence under date of June 16, 1970, frl Geneve D. Beadling which praised Mr. Anthony Luppino, Director of Juvenile Court. Sa letter stated that the Commissioners are to be praised on Mr. Luppino's appointment to his position. Chairman informed all those present that on Wednesday, June 24, 1970, at 10:30 a.m. will be for the dedication of the new Washington County Juvenile Detention Home with the hope of occupancy to be July 1, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 1970 ATTEST: ACTING CHIEF CLERK Minute No. 124 Office'of'the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 25, 1970. The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Beved, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy, County Solicitor Capano, Assistant: County Solicitor Porter, Mr. Mike George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter, Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph, and Public Information Officer Huber. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. 11 Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 123, each Commissioner having received a copy. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIk, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS fJ Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 123 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: (1) Awarding of contract for the purchase and delivery on one (1) Ford Modell 2110 tractor, 175 cubic inch engine and one (1) Ford Model F250 pickup truck for the Department of Parks and Recreation. (2) Offer received for 1962 Stenograph Machine. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the contract for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Ford Model 2110 tractor, 175 cubic inch engine, with trade-in for the Department of Parks and Recreation, be awarded to PASCOE FARM SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT CO., West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pennsylvania for the price as set forth in their bid - $4, 200.00; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Also included in this motion is that the contract for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Ford Model F250 pickup truck, with trade-in, for the Department of Parks and Recreation, be awarded to PANKOPF FORD SALES, INC., 420 Washington Road, Washington, Pennsylvania, for the price as set forth initheir bid - $3, 244. 00; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion was made upon the recommendation of County Solicitor. Roll ck1l vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the sale of the 1962 Stenograph Machine be awarded to MRS. SANDRA L. PHILLIPS, 152 LeMoyne Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania for the price as set forth in her offer - $30. 00; this being the lowest responsible and bnly offer received and being in accordance with specifications. Remarks: Mr. Capano: This is considered to be a fair amount. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter discussed the subject about the date for the Covered Bridge Case There was no hearing scheduled for June 23, 1970. Judge Curran had set a previous date, but since hiA hospitalization, we would probably have to wait for his recovery for the hearing. Mr. Porter stated that he cannot find a record as to the origin of the bridge. '1204 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS This is a matter which concerns the question of who owns the boards and lumber. Mr. Porter stated that he thought the County owns the bridge by simple reason of fact that it is a County Bridge that the County maintained since 1915. Correspondence - Chief Clerk: Chief Clerk read telegram from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan announc ing that The Office of Economic Opportunity has approved a Head -Start Program to serve the Counties of Washington and Greene. The duration of the program is for twelve m and the grant in the amount of $24,198 will supplement the present program. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 18, 1970, from Elias S. Cohen, which enclosed payment in the sum of $1875. 00 under the Grant -in -Aid pr Services for the Aging, involving Federal funds, which covers the Commonwealth's share for the third payment of the 1970 Grant for the following program which has been approved Program Developer $7500. 00. Payments of subsequent periods will be forwarded quarterly and will be subject to the observance by the applicant of the Department's Rules and Regulations. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 23, 1970, addressed to County Board of Election which stated that the Voting Rights Act, signed by President Nixon, June 22, 1970, lowering the voting age to eighteen, does not apply until January 1, 1971, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court. Registrations cannot be taken prior to that date. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 17, 1970 from Charles F. Hess, Director, Department of Agriculture, State Soil,and Water Conservation Commission, which enclosed copy of the executed cost -sharing agreement for the Wheeling Creek Watershed. Letter stated that if questions arise during the year regarding this agreement, feel free to contact Walter Peechatka of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 3, 1970, addressed to Mr. Peter F. Jollick, Chairman, Washington County Housing Authority, from Charles L. Mayer, Mayor, Washington, Pennsylvania which stated that due to the number of registered complaints received in the Mayor's Office and calls answered by the City Police Department on vandalism within the Franklin Street Project, City Council urges that the Housing Authority Board take immediate steps to maintain a security watch at the premises at all times. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 16, 1970, addressed to the Office of the Mayor, Washington, Pennsylvania from Audley S. Crumrine (reply to MINUTE BOOK 205 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 n 1 above letter). Letter stated that as to vandalism, it was felt that vandalism had been at a minimum at the Franklin Street Project and was no greater and maybe less than in many other sections of the City of Washington. Letter stated that a security watch was maintainer at these premises. It was pointed out that a Security Watchman would have no authority to intervene in matters of family disagreements and neighbors fighting among themselves, due to many different causes. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 22, 1970, from Roland H. Bourke, Jr., Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, st that the term of Mr. Audley S. Crumrine will expire creating a vacancy on the Redevelopml Authority Board as of July 30, 1970. Letter stated that it was the unanimous/opinion of those present that Mr. Crumrine has in the past fulfilled his responsibilities as a Board Member of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington both diligently and conscientous ly and requested his reappointment as a member of the Board. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Audley S. Crumrine be reappointed as a member of the Redevelopment Authority Board for a term of five years, effective July 30, 1970, and expiring July 30, 1975. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: How many years did he serve? Mr. Flynn: He just completed his first term. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 22, 1970, addressed to Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. from U-S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service' which stated that due to extremely wet site condition, the final inspection of Site PA-482, Harmon Creek Watershed has been rescheduled to July 7, 1970 at 3:00 p. m. Invoices: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following invoices as submitted, be approved for payment. Payable to: Contractor - Donald E. York 51 E. Wheeling St. Washington, Pa. 15301 Richard Construction Co. N. Washington Rd. McMurray, Pa. 15317 Amount For $ 3,300.00 Public Golf Appraisals (Approved by C. H. Bush) 9,200.07 Estimate No. 6 for the Period April 25, 1970 to May 20, 1970 (approved John Yuhas and Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.) 206 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. 80 East Chestnut Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. 80 East Chestnut Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. 80 East Chestnut Street. Washington, Pa. 15301 Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: $509. 95 Professional Services in re: Condemnation of lands of Clarence B. Ashcraft - Parc No. M-7 (approved by Mike George) 369.90 Professional Services in re: Property of Emile Lerby - Parcel No. C-4 (approved by Mike George) 82.35 Professional Services in re: Condemnation of Lands and Property of Glenn W. Cline Gladys Cline, his wife - Hop Township, Parcel No. C-14 (approved by Mike George) Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano, County Solicitor presented Petition for Approval of Purchase of Real Estate, regarding acquisition of real estate of Benjamin Ray Lewis and Zelpha Elaine Lewis, his wife in Nottingham Township by Washington County. (for use as a recreation place) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that Robert L. Ceisler be authorized to present a petition in court for the purchase of land mentioned above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence under date of May 22, 1970 from Ellen Marie Coggins, Assistant Attorney General, Bureau of Local Government Services was read which stated that a statement relative to the increase of indebtedness of Washington County was being returned. Letter stated that the Department of Community Affairs certification that the proposed obligation does not exceed the nonelectoral debt limitation by the Constitution is attached. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the indebtedness of Washington County be increased by $600, 000. 00 to be secured -by Temporary Indebtedness Notes, repaid in five (5) years, and the Solicitor be authorized to prepare the required Resolution, which papers to be made 1m rt of the minutes, which borrowing is being made under the Municipal Borrowing Act of 1941 as amended to date. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 1 E 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 CI C . A copy of the Constitutional Debt Limitation Statement is attached. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following account transfers be made: From Budget Account 401-3 to Budget Account 502-2-10 the sum of $10, 000. 00 From Account No. 1499 to General Government Account No. 1 the sum d $50, 000. 00 From General Fund Account to Capital Reserve Account the sum of $25, 000. 00 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION STATEMENT In the Matter of the Proposed Increase of Indebtedness in Accordance with the provisions of Article VII-A of the Municipal Borrowing Law, Act of June 25, 1941, P. L. 159, as amended. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON (Corporate Title of Municipality) In the sum of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars. $ 600, 000. 00 The undersigned duly authorized officer (s) of County of WASHINGTON , Pennsylvania, being duly sworn to law depose (s) and say (s): That the present indebtedness determined under Section 202 of the Municipal Borrowing Law of 1941, P. L. 159, as amended, is computed as follows: Present Electoral Bonded Debt, i. e. , electoral authorization and/or outstanding bonds. Less - Allowable Deductions Net Electoral Debt Present Non -Electoral Bonded Debt i. e. , authorized and/or outstanding .bonds . Outstanding Debt incurred under the provisions of Article VII-A of the Municipal Borrowing Law (Acts 299 and 740 of 1959) $ 320, 000.00 $ 350,000.00 2Y8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Unfunded Debt, i. e. , debt not payable out of current revenue. $ Less - Allowable Deductions $ Net Non -Electoral Debt Present Total Net Indebtedness TH-AT the purpose of the proposed loan is CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $ 670, 000. 00 $ 670, 000. 00 THAT the population according to the latest official census made by the United States Bureau of the Census is 217214 Borough, Township, and School District). (Applicable to a THAT the most recent assessed valuation of all taxable property i s $223, 563, 370 THAT the proposed loan of $600, 000.00 will be repaid within 5 years. per annum. THAT the interest to be paid on the money borrowed shall be 4.31 % Michael R. Flynn (Office) (corporate seal John P. Bevec (Office) John Mazza (Office) Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Public, this 18th day of May 1970. Bob A. Franks Prothonotary COMPLETE THIS PAGE IF YOU HAVE INDICATED ON PAGE 1 ,THAT YOU HAVE OUTSTANDING DEBT INCURRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VII-A OF THE MUNICIPAL BORROWING LAW (ACTS 299 and 740 of 1959) Amount Department Date Amount of Next Certification of of Current Annual Scheduled Obligation Original Principal Balance Payment Payment 1966 250, 000. 00 50, 000.00 50, 000.00 Feb. 1971 1967 500, 000. 00 300, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 May 1970 Correspondence under date of June 12, 1970 from A. M. Lombardi, Jr., Executive Director, Charleroi -Monessen Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Monongahela was read which was in connection with the Communication Consol System. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMMSIONERS WASHINGTON COIJN'Ty, PENNSYLVANIA MICIHAim R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSRONERS The price of the unit is $3, 819. 00, 50% of which will be paid by the Federal Government through the allocation. The remaining 5016 should be borne by the hospital (this amounts to $1, 909. 50). Mr. Lombardi asked the Washington County Commissioners to consider the possibility of picking up the cost of $1, 909. 50 for the installation of the comm network in the. Charleroi -Mones s en Hospital. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr.. Mazza that an appropriation in the amount of $1, 909. 50 be made to the Charleroi -Monessen Hospital for the installation of the communication network. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Charles A. Gillespie, Mr. F. D, Whalen, and Mr.. Elmer D. Kline entered the meeting. Mr. Elmer D. Kline, Chief, Municipal Employees Training Division, Bureau of Comm- unity Services gave a report. The Department of Community Affairs is interested in sponsoring a serie., of leadership development seminars for the purpose of providing information a::zd knowledge to local officials and community leaders concerning the concepts of community development. The seminars would be developed in conjunction with the committee of local leaders, hopefully including a member of the Board of County Commissioners. The content of the seminar, the location and scheduling, would be determined primarily by this committee. The participants in the seminars would be selected by the committee on the bases of their positions or leadership abilities in their particular areas. There would be no cost to the County or the local government for this with the exception of a local facility, where the seminar meetings would be conducted. It is my understanding that facilities, either public or a part of one of the many indu establishments in the area, might be made available at no cost. The Department of Community Affairs would coordinate the seminars with the committee. It is suggested that the Board of Commissioners select a committee and notify Elmer D. Kline of their selection. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: We have had seminars held at the West Penn with officials attending. Is this the same effort or a duplication? Mr. Bevec: I think it is primarily redevelopment, zoning and planning. Mr. John Pasko entered the meeting. Mr. Flynn: How do we go about this? 210 ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mine: I, myself, would be the coordinator of the program, would bring in people and work with a local committee. One area which was very strongly suggested was the Area from Washington to Canonsburg. Mr. Flynn: I think this program would be very constructive. Mr. Kline: This program could be done in two or three segments. Mr. Mazza: I want you to know that you are talking to a Board who thinks along that line You are definitely heading in the right directon, Mr. Flynn: Would you like for us to take positive action? Mr. Kline: I am here primarily to explore. We would like an indication of how you Note was made indicating our willingness to cooperate with Mr. Elmer D. Kline and to set up the different committees and seminars. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the proposal for series of leadership development seminars which was presented by Mr. Elmer D. Kline, Chief, Municipal Training Division, Bureau of Community Services, be accepted and that the defferent committees in connection with this program be set up. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Elmer D. Kline and Mr. Charles A. Gillespie left the meeting. Mr. Mazza discussed the problem of the Suburban Trucking Line Strike. He stated that he had received calls from different people who were subject to lose their jobs because of lack of transportation. Meeting recessed until 8:00 p. m. Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman of the Board of Washington County Commissioners, reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p, m. in the Borough of Donora, County of Washington, for the purpose of meeting jointly with Borough Council for a Public Hearing on the Urban Renewal Area, Project No. PA R-324. Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Mr. Flynn, as Chairman of the Board, instructed the Borough Council that the Board of County Commissioners were a duly constituted body enpowered to act and conduct business. Meeting was opened. After Borough Council had adopted the necessary resolutions, the Board of County Commissioners also adopted the required resolution. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington Approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation for the Southgate Urban Renewal Area, Project No, PA. R-324, be adopted. (a copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners - Resolution File Folder No. 124-1)