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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 131 - 8-13-1970 - COMMISSIONER�4s MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 131 Office of the County Commissi Washington, Pa. , Aug. 13, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner Bevec, who was out of town. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano; Chief Clerk Murphy; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Deputy Controller Whalen; County Surveyor Yuhas; Mr,. Roy Wilson - Executive Director of the Canonsburg -Houston Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Kyle Riggs - The Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Richard Galloway - The Redevelopment Authority; Reporter Roule representing the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Colman 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 - Absent; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 130, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 130 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: 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. Roy Wilson, Executive Director of the Canonsburg -Houston Chamber of Commerce, could make his presentation to the Board in reference to the possible discontinuation of the bus service in the Canonsburg -Houston area. Mr. Wilson informed can no longer accept the responsibility of continuing said service. the Board that the owners of the Patsch bus service. / Mr. Wilson requested the Commis- sioners assistance in making local subdivisions aware of said problem. Mr. Flynn: The Commissioners will attempt to arrange a meeting with the various subdivisions involved so that all concerned are made aware of this problem. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Chairman stated that the regular order of business would be dispensed with in order that Mr. Kyle Riggs - Representative of the Redevelopment Authority rs a 1 could make his presentation to the Board in reference to the Route 18 Bypass (Urban MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B©0K 247 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS d 1 n Renewal Project in Burgettstown) as per a planning concept. Mr. Riggs also presented slides of the present existing conditions in Burgettstown. Mr. Riggs requested the Commissioners approval to make application for a state planning advance of $97, 200. 00 in order that the Urban Renewal Project for Burgettstown could get underway. Mr. Flynn: Thank you very much for your presentation, Mr. Riggs. Moved by -Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Resolution whereby the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington is authorized to file Application for a Redevelopment Assistance Grant in the amount of $97, 200. 00 for the Borough of Burgettstown be approved by the Washington County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Riggs left the meeting. Mr. Calloway left the meeting. Old Business: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 5, 1970, from R. M. Davis, State Conservationist - United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, which stated that on August 3, 1970, a contract was awarded to the Louis M. McMaster Construction Company, Inc., of McMurray, Pennsylvania, for the construction of Site PA-484. This is a single purpose flood control structure in the Harmon Creek Watershed. Letter further stated that this will be the third of eight planned structures in the Pennsylvania portion of the watershed to be* constructed. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 10, 1970, from E. C. West, Colonel - Corps= of Engineers - District Engineer, Department of the Army, whicl stated that at a final inspection of subject project (Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project, Transfer of Unit 1, Canonsburg -Houston Reach) on March 12, 1970, made by representatives of the Comity of Washington and representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, it was agreed that the project had been satisfactorily completed, subject to the correction of certain minor deficiencies. Correspondence further stated that effective upon receipt of this letter, Unit 1, Canonsburg -Houston Reach of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project is hereby turned over to the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, without qualification for operation and maintenance. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that whereas, Washington County hereby accepts the transfer and the responsibility of Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project - Unit 1, Canonsburg -Houston each. 248 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, Treasury Department, in the amount of $13, 365. 00 for payment of County Grant Application for the Improvement of Juvenile Court Probation Services-1970. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 4, 1970, from Sanford W. Simmons, Secretary - Nottingham Township Road Board, which stated that a Resolution was passed at the Nottingham Township Supervisors regular meeting on August 3, 1970, authorizing the County to proceed with a survey of Township Road 605 in preparation for its eventual abandonment by the Township. Letter further stated that it is the understanding by the Board of Nottingham Township -Supervisors that all work in connection with the vacating of said road will be done at County Expense and later furnished to the Township for their use in petitioning the Courts. Mr. Flynn: Stated to Mr. Yuhas that the above is a piece of highway located in the Mingo area. The road is of no use to the Township. The County has agreed to do the necessary work and then present it to the Township Officials. The County will underwrite the cost. New Business: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mrs. Mildred Ivery be appointed Acting Chief Clerk during the absence of the Commissioners, Chief Clerk,. and Solicitor during the week of August 17, 1970, while said parties attend the annual State Convention of County Comrriissioners in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Contract Warranty in the amount of $15. 00 for a Five-year Warranty on Vehicle F25YCJ53383 located in the Department of Parks and Recreation from the Ford Motor Company. Chief Clerk informed the Board that said action is a new policy adopted by the Ford Motor Company only for governmental agencies. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the Contract Warranty in the amount of $15. 00 for the above mentioned vehicle. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 9,4,9 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. Flynn, approving the following Field Registration Days for the forthcoming General Election on November 3, 1970, at the designated Date, Place and Time: Date Place Time August 24 Burgettstown Borough Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00-9:•00 Auguitt 25 Donora Borough Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 August 26 Finleyville Community Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 August 27 Peters Municipal Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 August 28 Charleroi Borough Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00-9, 00 August 29 Hanover Township Building 1: 00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 August 31 Monongahela City Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 September 1 McDonald Borough Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 September 14 Canonsburg Borough Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 September 14 Monongahela City Building 1:00-5:00 6: 00- 9: 00 Also included in this motion is that the following personnel for Field Registration be approved: Stanley Koch - Houston Grace DiDonato - Speers Grace Rutz - Monongahela City Rose Churray - Canonsburg Jesse Minkovich - Charleroi Roll call vote taken: Tom Puglisi - Donora Dorothy Howard - Burgettstown Caroline Smith - Houston Harry Brock - Houston Sue Luongo - Burgettstown Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Advertise for Bids: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County Controller authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing and delivering of Tax Assessment Paper Supplies for the year 1971 to the Tax Assessment Office of Washington County, Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania. Said bids tit be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a. m., EST, Thursday, August 27, 1970, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. 9zo MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 24, 1970, from Joseph Muscaro, Director of Elections, which stated that as per Legislative Committee Bulletin No. 6, county employees in the District Justices Office be authorized to register eligible persons for voting at any time during which the books are open. Said employees would forward applications to the Registration Bureau in the Courthouse where they would be checked for proper voting district and for issuance of the voter's registration card. Correspondence further stated that the Supreme Courts Administrator, who is in charge of the District Justice Program, has indicated that he would not oppose this action. Mr. Flynn: There are fourteen (14) Magistrates in Washington County and as far as the law in concerned, the- Magistrate's Secretary can be designated to accept registrations. We will record them in the Registration Office and give that person a notification that they are officially registered. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the Secretaries of the Magistrates to accept registrations in said Offices and also authorizing this action to be ,put into effect in the Registration Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: (Tax Refund) Assistant County Solicitor Porter presented -a Tax Refund to the Board for approval; said refund having been approved by the Assistant County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate: In re: McGraw Edison Company North Strabane Township By appeal #9154 - dated 'December 16, 1969, refund in the amount of $2, 855. 41 due to overpayment of 1969 county tax to McGraw - Edison Company, Box #440, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 MINUTE BOOK `Xw BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 approval. Solicitor Capano presented two (2) hangar rentals to the Board for Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the lease between the County of Washington and Mr. Howard Keenan, 98 Springfield Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the storage of one (1) aircraft, Air Coupe 93917, in Hangar No. A-7 for the sum of $40. 00 per month, beginning September 1, 1970, and thereafter from month to month be approved; and that the lease between the County of Washington and Mr. J. L. Lombard, R. D. #1, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the storage of one (1) aircraft, Cessna 170 4572C, in Hangar No. B-4, for the sum of $40. 00 per month, beginning September 1, 1970, and thereafter from month be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, be authorized to execute said Leases. Rental fee to the County of Washington, c/o John Yuhas, County Surveyor, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the offer made by the State Highway for the property in the Donora-Carroll -T-ownship area for the Donora- Monessen Bridge of $5516. 00 be accepted and that the Commissioners be authorized to sign an Agreement of Sale and a Deed of Easement to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Highways, and to include all other properties which will be included in this total offer made by the State Highway. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Resolution whereby the Board of Commissioners, County of Washington, are unanimous in their unalterable opposition to the impending rock festival scheduled to be held in West Finley Township the weekend of August 28-29-30, 1970, be adopted by the Washington County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 9Z2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman requested Assistant County Solicitor Porter to represent the County's interests in reference to the Injunction Hearing for the Rock Festival while the Commissioners, Chief Clerk, and Solicitor are attending the State Association of County Commissioners during the week of August 17, 1970. Chairman read a memorandum under date of August 7, 1970, from De puty Controller Whalen which stated that as of said date, the Controller is repaying the temporary loan of April 23, 1970, in the amount of $250, 000. 00. Chairman also read a memorandum under date of August 13, 1970, from Deputy Controller Whalen, which stated that as of said date, the Controller has repaid the final temporary loan in the amount of $250, 000. 00. Chairman read a memorandum under date of August 12, 1970, from Deputy Controller Whalen - Subject: Liquid Fuels Account, which stated that the net balance as of this date exclusive of two (2) investments is in the amount of $135, 004. 85. Memo stated that one of the two investments in Certificate of Deposit with Pittsburgh National Bank in the amount of $150, 000. 00 matured on August 11, 1970. The other certificate of deposit with Pittsburgh National Bank in the amount of $100, 000. 00 matures on October 6, 1970. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the Controller's Office to re -invest the $150, 000. 00 with Pittsburgh National Bank in a Certificate of Deposit @ 7 3/4% for 89 days. adjourn. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 1970 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1 1