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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 136 - 10-1-1970 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 283 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 136 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , October 1, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph; and Public Information Officer Huber. Absent being: Commissioner Mazza - Out of Town. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Absent; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No, 135, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 135 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Report - Pat Huber (Ferry Service) Pat Huber gave a report concerning the Ferry Service between Washington and Fayette Counties. He stated that Capital expenditures for the project would be well over $150, 000. 00. Mr. Huber also -said that they have been unable to locate a Marine Engineer to review the studies made by Captain Jack as yet but will continue to inquire. Mr. Huber proposed that the Commissioners begin to look for people to serve on the Authority, and also that the Commissioners meet along with Captain Ross, the Planning Commission, and Fayette County Development Council and completely discuss the project as soon as possible. Mr. Flynn: I would suggest that we proceed along the lines recommended by Mr. Huber in his capacity, and authorize him to make arrangen-e nts with Fayette County Commissioners in conjunction with our Commissioners. Mr. Bevec: Never once did we have a meeting with the Commissioners of their Board and our Board. Mr. Flynn: I think we should get a little deeper into this. Unfinished Business: Mr. Murphy Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 21, 1970, from Jeanne L. Potter, Secretary, Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, stating that Mr. 284 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS M. E. Zabowsky of West Penn Power Company has been appointed to serve as their represent- ative on the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency Board. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 18, 1970 from M Lorraine Mullen, Secretary, Donora Chamber of Commerce, stating that Mrs. Norma R. Miller, has been appointed to serve as their representative on the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency Board. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1970, from Paul Frey, Secretary, California Chamber of Commerce, stating that Mr. Bernard Grebb has been appointed to serve as their representative on the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency Board. Letter also stated that Mr. John Fleckwas chosen to act as alternate in case of Mr. Grebb being unable to attend a meeting. Note was made that two (2) other names have already been submitted prior to these letters. Correspondence: Chief Clerk Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of $33, 981. 81 for Project PA OSA 26, Open Space Grant, Final. Check number 58,482,467, deposited in the Parks and Recreation Account, September 30, 1970. Authorization to Advertise: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for : (1) approximately 4, 275 feet of stream clearance of Pike Run Creek and approximately 600 feet of Gorbys Run in California Borough; (2) approxi- mately 9,435 feet of stream clearance of Chartiers Creek in the City of Washington and Canton Township; and (3) approximately 25,400 feet of stream clearance of Burgetts Fork in Smith Township and Burgettstown Borough. Bids will be received at the office of the County Controller, Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11: 00 A. M. E. D. S. T. , Thursday, October 22, 1970; and opened immediately thereafter in the office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanisn:ously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1970, from Gerard N. Massaro, Director, Southwest Regional Planning Council, to Joseph A. Feconda, Warden, Washington County Prison, enclosing a check (no. 218432) in the amount of $13, 844. 00. Said letter stated that this was the amount of the subgrant approved by the Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Planning Board to purchase and install in the County Prison a television monitoring system for surveillance; telephone and paging systems to improve efficient use of staff; and the electronic locks for exterior doors to increase security. Bills: Fi I� Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following bills be MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. HEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Ll n approved for payment: (1) Engelhardt -Power and Associates, Inc. , September 11, 1970, Balance on account - Wilson Summey Survey, Parks & Recreation. Bill in the amount of $76. 75 is hereby approved. (approved by Michael George) (2) W. George Jablonsky, Course in Real Estate Appraising. Course - $45. 00, Books -$9. 00. Bill in the amount of $54. 00 is hereby approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence under date of September 18, 1970, addressed to Mr. Anthony V. Luppino, Executive Director, Juvenile Court of Washington County, from Mary Jane Fullerton, Social Service Department, Oakdale Home for Boys, stating that Robert Harding is in need of some dental care and the dentist will not proceed with this work unless it is authorized by the County. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that dental work for Robert Harding be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. John Anthony entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 9, 1970, from Mary J. Bakaitis, Jury Foreman, stating that the members of the September Term of the Grand Jury for the yeaf 1970 made a tour and examination of the County Home for Aged Women and the Washington County Jail. Letter stated that the County Home was cle an and orderly and the food was excellent. It was recommended that an elevator be installed in the Home to assist the elderly women in traveling from floor.to floor. Letter also stated that the jail was well managed, and no complaints were received from the in -mates. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 22, 1970, from Arthur A. Florio, Chairman, Smith Township Supervisors, extending his personal pongratu- lations on the conference entitled "The Mobile Homes in the Community". Mr. Florio stated that this is a matter which is of deep concern to all municipal officials. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 23, 1970, from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that the --,Department of Housing and Urban Development is establishing an Area Office in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Charles J. Lieberth has been appointed the Area Office Director. The Pittsburgh Area Office will be fully operational on September 30, 1970. 286 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Michael George entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1970, from James R. Showrank, Project Coordinator, addressed to Mrs. Charlotte K. Lane, Executive Director, Washington -Greene County 'Tourist Promotion Agency, concerning the Summer Intern Program. Mr. Showrank stated that Mrs. Lane Is cooperation is helping to make this program a success. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 18, 1970, from Michael George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation stating that in the past few weeks he has had various discussions with representatives of the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania who wish to use some type of building in Mingo, Creek Park which they feel would be ideal. Mr. George further stated that if the Board agreed to this, a necessary agreement would be prepared; and also that Girl Scouts of Washington Co. would have first preferance to the Building. Jack Merdian entered the meeting. Mr. Bevec: I would suggest that we grant permission as suggested with the proper lease to be submitted for approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania be permitted to use a vacant house in Mingo Creek Park for their various activities, with said Lease submitted for approval. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 28, 1970, from Romayne K. Harry, Assistant Director for Management Services Bureau of Housing and Environmental Control, enclosing a copy of the Service Purchase Contract authorizing payment for the preparation of Solid Waste Management plan as provided for in the Pennsyl- vania Solid Waste Management Act. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 23, 1970, from John Suwak, President, Suwak Trucking Company, addressed to Mr. James Mifflin, District Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of Highways concerning an underpass on Chest- nut Street between Interstate 70 Exit 4 and their terminal near the offices of Coen Oil. Mr. Suwak stated that this underpass is recorded as 131 6" and with the resurfacing of the road the designed clearance has diminished causing several accidents at this location with their equipment. Mr. Suwak firmly requested action by the Department of Highways to provide required clearance at the underpass. MINUTE BOOK K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 E Mr. Bevec: I would suggest that we direct a letter to the Highway Department asking that they correct the situation. Prothonotary Franks entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 17, 1970 from Senator Wilmot E. Fleming addressed to the Honorable Austin J. Murphy acknowledging his letter of September 3rd in reference to House Bill 2459 which is presently in the Senate Local Gov't. Committee. House Bill 2459 will be considered upon return of their session. New Business: Mr. Flynn (Capital Investment) Mr. Flynn reported that a Certificate of Deposit from the Liquid Fuels Account in the amount of $100, 000. 00 matures October 6, 1970. This is at the interest rate of 8%. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the treasurer's office to re -invest the $100, 000. 00 in the Liquid Fuels Account, effective October 6, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen entered the meeting. Deputy Controller Whalen reported that $500, 000. 00 from the General Fund Account will mature September 28, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that $400, 000. 00 of this amount be re -invested in a 30 day Certificate of Deposit at the interest rate of 6 1%2%, effective September 28, 1970. Solicitor: Tax Refunds: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Capano presented three (3) Tax Refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate: 1. In re: Dau, Eberhard H. & Jane-C., Mt. Pleasant Township Tax in the amount of $46. 08 net, was paid on August 3, 1970 Payment was duplicated in the same amount on August 14, 1970 making a refund due in the amount of $46. 08 to Jane C. Dau, 265 Parkway Drive, Pittsburgh 28, Pa. 288 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 2. In re: Dalbo, Mary Et Al, Mt. Pleasant Township Tax in the amount of $19. 66 net was paid on July 31, 1970 and payment was duplicated in the same amount on the same date. Mrs. Fern Tonti of the Falconi Office asked that $15. 65 of this amount be applied to the account of Phillip D. Falcon also of Mount Pleasant Township making a refund due in the amount of $4. 01 to Dalbo, Mary et al, c / o Fern Tonti, North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, Pa. 3. In re: Jones, Edward D. & Marjorie B. Peters Township Tax in the amount of $49. 33 was paid on August 14, 1970 by E. Dale Jones. Payment was duplicated in the same amount on August 14, 1970 by - Dollar Savings Bank for Alwyn & Sally Poland, new Owners, making a refund due in the amount of $49. 33 to Mr. E. Dale Jones, 201 Water Dam Road, McMurray, Pa. 15317 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented a hangar rental to the Board for approval: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the lease between the County of Washington and Mr. William I. May, 259 Linden Creek Road, Canonsburg, Pa., 15317, for the storage of one (1) aircraft, Piper Cherokee - 140 N4438-J in Hangar No. A-5 for the sum of $40. 00 per month, beginning October 1, 1970, and thereafter from month to month be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, be authorized to execute said Lease. 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. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a final bill from the Penn Central Transportation Company in the amount of $1, 282. 09 for a railroad crossing and signal light at Rt. 118 (Main Street) Bentleyville. Mr. Capano: The P. U. C. has assessed the County of Washington 10% of the total cost of the project. I recommend payment to them in the amount of $1, 282. 09. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the amount of $1, 282. 0 be approved for payment to the Penn Central Transportation Company for a crossing and signal light at Rt. 118 (Main Street) Bentleyville. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS n Mr. Capano: There has been a controversy over the method of qualifying the employees of the Mental Health - Mental Retardation Office with the administration of Harrisburg. Mr. Gillespie was in Harrisburg to talk to Deputy Attorney General Cutting. This has been re- solved, and it is now necessary to adopt the following resolution: In Order to provide Social Security coverage for the employees of the Wash- ington -Greene Mental Health -Mental Retardation Program the Washington County Commis- sioners are formally requesting the use of a centralized reporting system in order that a single report might be filed by this program for Social Security purpose. In making this request, the Washington County Commissioners agreed that each employee will be furnished'. a separate W-2 Form showing the aggregate of the wages paid by Washington County and we acknowledge the county's liability for the payment of any taxes, both employer and employee which may become due. Washington County Commissioner Michael R. Flynn /s/ Washington County Commissioner Jdhn •P-' Bevec /s/ Washington County Commissioner The above is a true and correct copy of the Resfllution adopted by the Wash- ington Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting on Thursday, October 1, 1970. J. V. Murphy /s/ _ Chief Clerk Remarks: Mr. Flynn: It was our understanding that this will be done through Mental Health -Mental Retardation, rather than through the County Controller, Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that said resolution conce Social Security Coverage for the employees of the Washington -Greene Mental Health -Mental Retardation Office be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Porter (Washington Mall Tax Appeal Case) In the Washington Mall Tax Appeal Case the tax payer has filed a cross appeal and these appeals will be argued together at a date to be specially set in the latter part of November and they will not be argued at the time of the regular argument Court during the first week of October. Jin MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (Covered Bridge in Amwell Township) Judge Curran has set a date for the hearing on the case involving the covered bridge in Amwell Township which he will also set for a date in the latter part of November. Mr. Porter also reported that the Petition to erect a new Voter's Precinct in Peters Township was up before the Court on September 21, 1970, and was approved. A brief discussion was held on the two (2) seminars which will be held for the Judges of Election, on October 14, 1970. One seminar will be held in Charleroi, and one at the Courthouse in Washington. The seminars are mainly for the Judges of Elections, but anyone else may listen in. It was suggested that the Judges of Elections be reimbursed for mileage in attending these seminars. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Judges of Elections be reimbursed for mileage in attending said Seminars. Mr. Anthony: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec — Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anthony read correspondence under date of September 25, 1970, from Mrs. Frances B. Hemminger, Secretary, stating that there will be a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1970 at 7:30 p, m, at the Elrama Fire Hall in connection with air pollution. The meeting will inform citizens as to what can be done about the stacks at Duquesne Light Company's power plant on emission of fly ash. Mr. Jack Merdian read a News Release concerning the Ferry Service between Washington and Fayette Counties, saying that it appears likely that it will be resumed in 1971. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK , 1970 a] n