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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 137 - 10-8-1970 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B[aOK 41 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS [J 1 u Minute No. 137 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 8, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Also orese*-being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Michael George - Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Robertson of The Observer - Reporter; 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. 136, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No, 136 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Report: Ferry Service Planning Administrator Huber informed the Board that on Tuesday, October 13, 1970, he will be meeting with Mr. Ross Rogers, who is a Marine Engineer, for the purpose of drawing plans on exactly what a ferry flat will cost the Joint Ahthority. Mr. Huber stated that the transportation companies have raised objections to cable ferries operating on the Monongahela River. Unfinished Business: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 6, 1970, from Robert W. Sperring, advising the Commissioners that he has been appointed to represent the Greater Washington Area Chamber of Commerce on the Board of the Washington - Gree County Tourist Promotion Agency. Correspondence: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 5, 1970, from Keery McAmbly, Executive Director of the Washington County Industrial Development Agency, directed to Mr. Tim Foil - Moffit, Inc. , which stated that in order to process the request for assistance in securing permission from the B & 0 Railway Company to install a draage pe ,�92 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS underneath the railroad, a map or sketch is needed of the property. Correspondence furthe stated that as soon as this information is received, the Industrial Development Agency will proceed with the request. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 5, 1970, .from William T. Fleeson, Assistant Vice -President of the Western Pennsylvania National Bank, which stated that said Bank would appreciate the consideration of the County of Washington in the establishment of a banking relationship with Western Pennsylvania National Bank. Mr. Flynn: I would recommend that the Chief Clerk acknowledge same but at this time the Commissioners do not think it is the practical thing to do. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 5, 1970, from Charles F. Hess, Executive Secretary - The Pennsylvania State Soil and Water Conservatio Commission, which stated that said Commission has received Washington County's applica- tion for Cost -Sharing to support Small Watershed Projects. Letter stated that as soon as it can be determined to what extent Washington County will be able to participate in this program, the Commission will be contacting the County Commissioners to arrange a date and time to discuss the details of the cost -sharing arrangement. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that a copy of the above letter be directed to the Planning Commission. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 5, 1970, from Mr. Audley S. Crumrine, Executive Director of the Washington County Housing Authority, directed to Mr. Charles Chattaway, which acknowledged receipt of the recent letter relative to the the FHA 235 Housing Program, regarding the differential in the'incom limits in 3, 4 and 5 person families between the Washington County Housing Authority and Westmoreland County. Letter stated that since the latest income limits have been supplied, which were approved only 6-8 months ago for Washington County, said Authority questions very much if another survey can be considered do this subject at the present time. Nevertheless, said Authority will be glad to look into this matter and, if possible, request an upgrading of our income limits. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 6, 1970, from Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation directed to the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors, expressing appreciation and commending the Supervisors on behalf of the Washington County Commissioners for the excellent job done to improve three (3) township roads leading into Mingo Creek County Park. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that the Chief Clerk contact the Highway Department in reference to Route 62032 of the Park area concerning the poor drainage condition on said road. MINUTE B❑❑K wM BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 30, 1970, from Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, directed to the County Treasurer for monthly receipts for the period of September 1 to September 30, 1970, for the total sum of $365. 55. Requests: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing Miss Louise Abel, Executive Director of the Child Welfare Services, and the Child' Welfare Adoption Worker to attend an all -day conference scheduled for October 27, 1970, at the Penn Harris Hotel, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; expenses to be itemized on the regular monthly expense sheet. Also included in this motion is that Vlasta Draper, Administrative Assistant Office of the Civil Defense, be authorized to make a trip to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 22, 1970, for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Louis P. Villot, Staff Assistant, Federal Contribution Program in order that the Washington County Emergency Operations Plan may be rewritten according to State and Federal directives. Transfer: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the budget transfer from Account #604-3 to Account #111-1-1 the sum of $3500.00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Authorization to Pay: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the property settlement of Dewey Pellegrini located in Ten Mile Creek County Park in the amount of $25, 000. 00; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the bill as submitted by G. Herschel Fetherlin, Real Estate Appraisals, in the amount of $1000. 00 for appraising properties in Washington County; said bill having been approved by Charles Bush, Chief Assessor. 294 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Budget Item: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the amount of $18, 300. 00 for the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as their fourth quarterly allocation based on the 1970 county budget. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Resignation and Appointment: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, accepting the resignation of Mrs. June Gillespie as a member of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Board effective as of September 30, 1970; and approving the appointme of Mr. C. G. Cowieson to fill the above vacancy as created by Mrs. June Gillespie; said appointment to be effective as of October 1, 1970, and to expire December 31, 1971. New Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman made note that the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, October 12, 1970, in observance of Columbus Day. Solicitor: C Solicitor Capano presented a Park Resident Lease for the consideration and approval of the Board. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Park Resident Lease between the County of Washington and Michael J. Roman, be executed; said Lease is to be on a month to month basis. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion, carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 205 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS fl C 1 County Solicitor Capano informed the Board of the following Resolution adopted by the Greene County Commissioners: In order to provide Social Security coverage for the employees of the Washington -Greene Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program, the Greene County Commissioners 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 Greene County Commissioners agreed that each employee will be furnished a separate W-2 form showing the aggregate of the wages paid by Greene County and we acknowledge the county's liability for the payment of any taxes, both employer and employee which may become due. Greene County Commissioner Greene County Commissioner Greene County Commissioner R. Stanley Smith / s / Herman Gugliotta / s / Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, informed the Board of correspondence under date of October 6, 1970, from Sanford W. Simmons, Secretary - Nottingham Township Road Board, which stated that as per corres- pondence from the Uniontown Highway Department, the 25 M. P. H. to be placed on the L. R. 62032 has been approved and as a result the necessary speed limit signs will have to be purchased and erected in the Park area. Mr. George reported that approximately sixty (60) signs will have to be erected in the park area. Meeting recessed until 11:00 a. m. Meeting reconvened at 11:13 a. m. for the purpose of opening bids for Paper and Form Supplies for Tax Billing with the following members being present: Commissioner Bevec and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Deputy Controller Whalen, Reporter Roule; Public Information Officer liuber. Bidders were as follows: Mr. Gilbert W: Mace - Accounting & Business Forms, Inc.; and Mr. Harry Bruno - NCR Company. The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: (Four (4) bids received) (1) Name of Bidder: ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS FORMS, INC. Address: P. O. Box 1707 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230 19.096 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS - Quantity Description Unit Price 25 M Washington County Tax Duplicate (8-1/2 x Per M. $11. 69 17 25/32) 1 PT-24# Led - White - Lineholes L. & R. 50 M it if Ifit It Per M $ 9.48 75 M if it if it it Per M $ 8. 02 Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. No Perf. All lines and printing in black ink.' 25 M Annual Assessment Form (8-1/2 x 14 7/8) NCR Per M $24J 17 Paper 2 PT-26# CB White 20-24# CF White 20 LB CF 50 M " it " it it " Per M $21. 73 75 M " if " Itit " Per M $20. 70 Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. Crimped left and right perf-right side all lines and titles in black ink. 25 M School/Borough/Township Tax Duplicate (8-1/2x Per M $44. 87 14 7/8) NCR Paper 4 PT - 15#CB White 17#CFB " 17#CFB If 15#CB " 50 M " " " " " " Per M $41. 57 75 M " " " " " " Per M $39. 79 Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. Crimped left and right and perf-right side all lines and printing in black ink. SPECIFICATIONS FOR. WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX BILL 100 M Size-approx. 3 2/ 3 inches x 9 1/ 2 inches overall 3 Part NCR Paper or similar carbonless process. Per M $10. 58 1st Part-15 # CB White 2nd Part-17 # CFB White 3rd Part-26-30 inch CF White (27#) Layout as per attached sample in black ink. Back print in gray ink as per sample. Reverse print on form title. Left pasted perf. Crimped and perf. right Note: Cashier's check in the amount of $625. 00 accompanied bid. (2) Name of Bidder: MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, INC. Address Box 361 Meadowlands, Pennsylvania 15347 Quantity Description Unit Price 25 M Washington County Tax Duplicate (8-1/2 x 17 25/32) Per M $14. 15 1 PT-24# Led - White - Lineholes L. & R. 50 M if if it " if it 11 Per M. $11. 33 - 75 M it Itit " it " it Per M $ 9.79 Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. No Perf. All lines and printing in black ink. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Quantity Description Unit Price 25 M Annual Assessment Form (8-1/2 x 14 7/8) NCR Paper Per M $36. 37 2 PT-26# CB White 20-24# CF White 50 M if 11 " if if it " " Per M $31. 98 75 M it 11 II it it II n II Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. Crimped left and right and perf-right side all lines and titles in black ink. 25 M School/ Borough/ Township Tax Duplicate (8-1/2 x 14 7/8) Per M $49. 93 NCR Paper 4 PT - 15#CB White 17#CFB White 17#CFB White 17#CB White 50 M it II n II It if It it 11 Per M $47. 21 75 M it if 11 " 11 if Ifit if Per M $44. 60 Titles -Column sizes and titles as per attached sample. Crimped left and right and perf-right side all lines and printing in black ink. SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX BILL 100 M Size-approx. 3 2/ 3 inches x 9 1/2 inches overall 3 fart NCR Paper or similar carbonless process. Per M $13. 06 1st Part-15 # CB White 2nd Part -17 # CF B White 3rd Part-26-30 inch CF White Layout as per attached sample in black ink, Back print in gray ink as per sample. Reverse print on form title. Left pasted perf. left. Crimped and perf. right. Note: Certified check in the amount of $1000, 00 accompanied bid. (3) Name of Bidder: UARCO INCORPORATED Address: 913 Hawley Building Wheeling, West Virginia 26003 Quantity Description i�rice/M 25 M Washington County Tax Duplicate $33. 81 8 1/2 x 17 25 / 32 One Part 24 lb. Globe Bond ## 25 M Annual Assessment Form 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 $31. 17 Two Part NCR Paper 25 M School/ Borough/ Township Tax Duplicate $14. 82 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 Four NCR Paper 100 M Washington County Tax Bill 3 2/ 3 x 9 1/ 2 $13. 6 6 Three Part NCR Paper • MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEvEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Quantity Description Price / M 50 M Washington County Tax Duplicate $28. 61 8 1/2 x 17 2 5 / 32 One Part 24 lb Globe Bond 50 M Annual Assessment Form 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 $26. 14 Two Part NCR Paper 50 M School/ Borough / Township Tax Duplicate $10. 10 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 Four Part NCR Paper 100 M Washington County Tax Bill 3 2/ 3 x 9 1/ 2 $13. 66 Three Part NCR Paper 75 M Washington County Tax Duplicate $26. 70 8 1/2 x 17 2 5 / 32 One Part 24 lb Globe Bond 75 M Annual Assessment Form 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 $24. 17 Two Part NCR Paper 75 M School/ Borough/Township Tax Duplicate $ 8.50 8 1/2 x 14 7/8 Four Part NCR Paper 100 M Washington County Tax Bill 3 2/ 3 x 9 1/ 2 $13. 66 Three Part NCR Paper Total $5820. 05 Note: Certified check in the amount of $590. 00 accompanied bid. (4) Name of Bidder: NCR COMPANY Address: 355 Fleet Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Quantity Unit _Description Price 25 M County Tax Duplicates Per M $20. 75 50 M 11 if 11 Per M $17. 25 75 M it " it Per M $16. 15 25 M Annual Assessment Form Per M $35. 15 50 M Itit 11 if Per M $31. 05 75 M if it Itif Per M $25. 95 25 M School/Borough/ Township Tax Form Per M.$42. 60 11 Itit it Per M $39. 55 50 M It 75 M it Itif Itit Per M $38. 60 100 M Real Estate Tax Statements Per M $14. 45 Note: Bid Bond in the amount of $750. 00 accompanied bid. Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners on the awarding of contracts. Bids were opened in accordance with advertisement at the designated date and hour, contracts awarded or rejected one week later, giving the Solicitor an opportunity to review all bids received. 1 1 1