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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 141 - 11-5-1970 - COMMISSIONER324 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 141 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 5, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano; Chief Clerk Murphy; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Mr. John R. Fantz - Executive Director, Washington -Greene County Mental Health -Mental Retardation Program; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter MacDonell and Liesch of the Brownsville Telegraph; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company. 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. 140, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 140 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Special Order of Business: Chairman stated that the regular order of busihess be dispensed with in order that Mr. John Fantz, Executive Director, Washington -Greene Mental Health - Mental Retardation Program, could make his presentation to the Board. The Greene County Day Care Program Contracts were discussed and there was considerable concern about the clarification of two (2) contracts involved. County Solicitor Capano will further evaluate the contracts _and be sure that the definition and wording is clearer. It was pointed out that in one contract, the "Administrators11 were referred to as entering into an agreement with Greene County as of October 1, to provide Day Care Services, and this is totally unclear. There w,as also another place where the "Administrators" were referred to as requesting all necessary funds. Other such unclear issues will be further clarified by the County Solicitor. �1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Exceptional Children Help Organization (ECHO) which will operate in conjunction with the Washington - Greene Mental Health -Mental Retardation Program be approved subject to the proper wording of the contracts and the approval of the County Solicitor. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: This will be subject to the approval of our Solicitor. Mr. Flynn: That is correct. Mr. Flynn: This agreement has never been executed. I would like them to submit to us just what kind of service they provide and the costs involved. Mr. Mazza: If my memory serves me right, 75% of the cost goes to the Administ- ration. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. George Vitteck entered the meeting.) (Mr. Fantz left the meeting. ) (Regular Order of Business) Old Business: None Correspondence: Chief Clerk Chief Clerk read an Order from Judge Charles G. Sweet, President Judge, stating that as of October 28, 1970, John Rebarick, Magistrate, District #6, is to conduct any necessary business for Louis Quail, Magistrate, District #8, who will be on vacation from November 2nd to November 6th. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following invoices be approved for payment: 1. G. Herschel Fetherlin, Real Estate Appraisals, 662 Elmhurst Drive, Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301. Bill in the amount of $800. 00 for appraisal of property. Said bill approved by Charles Bush, Chief Assessor. $800. 00 is hereby approved. (dated October 22, 1970) 2. G. Herschel Fetherlin, Real Estate Appraisals, 662 Elmhurst Drive, Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301. Bill in the amount of $200. 00 for appraisal of property made August 8, 1970, Said bill approved by Charles Bush, Chief Assessor. $200. 00 is hereby approved. (dated August 31, 1970) 3. Alfieri Realty, Real Estate, Insurance, Appraisals, 616 McKean Avenue,Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022. Bill in the amount of $75. 00, Re: Catherine Basich, Parcels TM-1 and TM-2. Said bill approved by Michael George. $75. 00 is hereby approved. (dated October 23, 1970) 4. McClelland- Yuhas & Associates, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, 1821 The Circle, Washington, Penn- sylvania 15301. Bill in the amount of $3, 925. 00. Work done at Mingo Creek Park. $3, 925. 00 is hereby approved. (dated October 16, 1970) .MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 5. Frank Gavlik & Sons, 114 Piersol Avenue, Bentleyville, Penn- sylvania 15314. Bill in the amount of $3, 645. 20, Parking & Sanitary Facilities, Mingo Creek County Park, $3, 645.20 is hereby approved. Said bill approved by Michael George. (partial payment No. 7) Remarks: Mr. Mazza: (Re: McClelland- Yuhas invoice) I would like to have clarification on whether there is any conflict since Mr. Yuhas is one of our employees. Mr. Porter: I don't see any problem there. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of $2, 913. 53. This payment was from the Federal Government for work done on the Washing- ton County Community Shelter for Civil Defense. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 28, 1970 from Mr. Raymond G. Garvin, Secretary -Treasurer, Blair County Tourist and Convention Bureau addressed to Mrs. Charlotte K. Lane, Director, Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency in regard to the Blair County Mystery Tour which the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency hosted on September 26, 1970. Mr. Garvin expressed his thanks to Mrs. Lane and all those from Washington County who helped make their visit such a memorable one. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 27, 1970 from James S. Lyon, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Observer Publishing Company, stating that the Observer -Reporter will publish its annual Progress Edition on Saturday, January 30, 1971, with the theme of the edition being "Tomorrow Is Way Today. " News contents of the 1971 Progress Edition will be a review in the depth of the year 1970 as reflected in sales and growth of area businesses, industries, and financial institutions. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 26, 1970, from Charles F. Hess, Executive Secretary, Pennsylvania State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Correspondence stated that on January 1, 1971, the term of a Washington County farmer member will expire as Director of our County Soil and Water Conservation District; The term of our County Commissioner will also expire on that date. A procedure was given that should be followed in filling these vacancies, and notification of our action should be given no longer than December 15. New Business: A brief discussion was held on the Magistrate Office in Canton Township. 1 A place has not been located yet and Judge Sweet has been asked to extend the area where MINUTE BOOK 342W7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN F. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA. COMMISSIONERS 0 an office could be set up. An office is also being set up in Claysville for District #14 at the present time. Meeting recessed until 11:00 A. M. Meeting reconvened at 11:02 A. M. for the purpose of opening bids for (a) Sheet Metal Work on the fourteen (14) windows on the West side of the County Jail; and (b) Book Binding on approximately 500 Books in the Tax Assessment Office. The following members were present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Deputy Controller Whalen; Mr. John Merdian of WJPA radio; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Repor- ter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; and Reporters McConnell and Liesch of the Brownsville Telegraph. The following bids were read and opened by Deputy Controller Whalen: (a) Sheet Metal Work on the fourteen (14) windows on The West Side of the County Jail (one bid received) Name of Bidder: Total Amount of Bid: Gandy Interval 495 Duncan Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 $5, 453. 50 Certified check in the amount of $545. 35 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for Sheet Metal work on the fourteen (14) windows on the West side of the County Jail be awarded to GANDY INTERVAL, 495 Duncan Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301; for the amount set forth in his bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received and being in accord with the specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (b) Book Binding on approximately 500 Books in the Tax Assessment Office. (two bids received) Name of Bidder: Total Amount of Bid: Badzik Printing Service 401 Thompson Avenue Donora, Pa. 15033 $3, 950. 00 Certified check in the amount of $395. 00 accompanied bid. Name of Bidder: Total Amount of Bid: Monongahela Publishing Main Street Monongahela, Pa. 15063 $3, 485. 00 Certified check in the amount of $350. 00 accompanied bid. �8 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. Mazza, that the contract for Book Binding on approximately 500 Books in the Tax Assessment Office be awarded to MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING COMPANY, Main Street, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, 15063; for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with the specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. 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. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 142 1970 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 12, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano; Chief Clerk Murphy; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Mr. Roland Bourke - Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Robert Nyswaner - Disposition Director for The Redevelopment Authority; Michael George - Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation; John Edward Hemington - Superintendent of Parks Geno Amanati - Amanati & Tucci Insurance Company; Roy Wilson - Chamber of Commerce (Canonsburg); Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Liesch 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. 141, each Commissioner having received a copy. �l I MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS I 1 C Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 141 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: 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 his presentation to the Board. Mr. Bourke requested that two (2) Resolutions be approved by the County Commissioners in conjunction with the Urban Renewal Plan. Mr. Bourke also made a presentation as per a Site and Landscaping Plan to the Board and those present in reference to the Y. M. C. A. and Immaculatte Conception Church. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Resolution approving Proposal for Redevelopment of Dispositon Parcel No. 18 by Immaculate Conception Church and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said developer; project is known as the Washington Central City Project, Penna. R-98, be approved by the Washington 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 the Resolution approving proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 19-A by Young Men's Christian Association and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said developer; project is known as the Washington Central City Project, Penna. R-98, be approved by the Washington County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke left the meeting. Mr. Nyswaner left the meeting., Mr. Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, reported on the following: (a) Hunting at Mingo Creek Park - Mr. George reported that hunting will be terminated on all Saturdays effective November 14, 1970, in Mingo Creek County Park due to hunters not hunting in the areas that have been posted. (b) Park Attendance - Mr. George reported that the Mingo Creek County Park Attendance in 1970 has doubled the 1969 figure. Mr. George predicted that the attendance for 1971 would be between 150, 000 and 200, 000 persons. MINUTE BOO'K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that based on the recommendation of Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, that all hunting be prohibited on Saturdays, effective November 14, 1970, at Mingo Creek County Park. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: Stated that it should be noted that hunting in Cross Creek County Park will continue as it is. Insurance Bids: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Geno Amanati, Broker of Record, submitted to the Commissioners the following corrections on the insurance bids which were received (Per Minute No. 138 dated October 15, 1970): (1) Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company - Mr. Amanati informed the Board that the Refunds and Dividends for said company were too high. Upon being notified, said company submitted a corrected figure of $76, 000. 00. (2) The Prudential Insurance Company of America - Mr. Amanati informed the Board that said company did not include in their bid a Medicare Supplement. Upon being notified, said company submitted a rate of $10. 14 per month per participant or a monthly premium of $415. 74 per month. The yearly amount would be $170, 837. 00. (3) Aetna Life and Casulaty Company - Mr, Amanati informed the Board that sa'id company did not submit their retention figure. Mr.. Amanati explained that retention is the bill premium and cost of administering plan plus project claims in that particular year. A company has to submit a retention figure in order to arrive at a net cost to the County. Mr. Amanati explained that after the analysis of all the bids received, every bidder received a letter under the signature of the Chief Clerk with a return receipt attached. Each said letter contained an analysis of each Company's net bid made by Mr. Amanati and the letter also stated if no reply is received from that particular company, it will be assumed that that particular bid was correctly analyzed. Mr. Amanati 4 stated that he did not receive a reply from any of the companies. Nine (9) companies received such a letter. Mr. Amanati submitted to the Board a Comparison Sheet listing the name of each Company and also which contained the average net cost to the County. In conclusion, Mr. Amanati recommended that as per his letter directed to the Commissioner on November 12, 1970, that the Travelers Insurance Company be awarded the bid for the Washington County Employees Group Insurance for the following reasons: 1 MINUTE BOOK E30ARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JQHN P. BEVEC, JOMN MAZZA. COMMISSIONERS n 1 (1) The Travelers Insurance Company is the lowest bidder. (2) The Travelers Insurance Company offers Direct Claim Certification, which eliminates claim handling by the County. 11Qoved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the above recommenda made by Geno Amanati, Broker of Record, for The Travelers Insurance Company to be awarded the bid for the Washington County Employees Group Insurance be tabled for further study to be either awarded or rejected at a later date; recommendation for further study made by the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Amanati left the meeting. Mr. George left the meeting. Mr. Hemmington left the meeting. Mr. Flynn left the meeting. Correspondence: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 6, 1970, from R. J. Godava, - Engineered Communications, Inc, , which included a description of the proposed Washington County Sheriff's Department radio system. Letter further stated that said proposed system is a first step in the direction of a Central Communications Command Center for the Washington County Area. Mr. Bevec: The proposed radio system is a part of the Crime Commission program. The Commissioners requested that Mr. Godava submit such a plan. for the Sheriff's cars and District Attorney's cars. They will be aligndd to a central'set-up based to the County Jail. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 4, 1970, from Margaret G. Sweet, Executive Secretary - Washington County Mental Health Association, which expressed thanks to the Commissioners for their contribution to said Association. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 5, 1970 from Malcolm W. Scott, President - Monessen Public Library, which expressed thanks to the Commissioners for their allocation to said Library. Mr. Flynn re=entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the purchase and installation of a base station for the North Strabane Township Volunteer Fire Department (Account #612). s MINUTE B D U K 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. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 5, 1970, from Edwin W. Bickhart, Chief - Urban Public Transportation Division - Department of Transportation, which stated that said Department supports the proposed ferry service on the Monongahela River between Three points connecting Fayette and Washington counties and will provide $75,.000 for the building of three ferries subject to the Transportation Commission and the Legislature's approval. Correspondence suggested that in order for this project to proceed with a minimum delay that iterim financing be sought so that the project may begin. Correspondence further stated that the Legislature will convene November 9, 1970, at which time said project should be approved. Letter suggested that the legislative representatives in both counties be contacted to insure passage of the mass transportation capital project. Deputy Controller Whalen left the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 3, 1970, from John Kiplinger, Intergovernmental Relations Assitant - Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, which enclosed a Project Identification Sheet and map containing the essential information on the application by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways to the U. S. Department of Transportation for a total federal grant of $24, 320. 00 to construct 8. 68 miles of two lane directional divided limited access freeway, including two interchanges of L. R. 1125, Sections 1, 2, and 3 (Mon Valley Expressway). Said project was recently sent to S. P. R. P. C. for review and comment under the requirements of Section 204 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolital Development Act of 1966. Letter stated that if the Commission members would like to comment on said project, a response should be made within ten (10) days. Mr, Mazza: I would like to add to the above. This is Section 1-2-3 of the Mon Valley Expressway. The final phase of this program is in final design. It will probably be finalized in the last part of November, 1972. This has been approved by the Washington County Planning Commission. The District 12 Office has been requested to obtain the coments of local municipalities whose jurisdiction is transversed by the project. The S..P.R. P. C. will probably give the project a favorable review. n C F, MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 4, 1970 from Donald J. Murphy - Director, Department of Revenue, Bureau of Institutional Collections, which informed the Commissioners that said Department has been advised by the Department of Public Welfare that after review of the latest available cost data for Youth Development Centers and Youth Forestry Camps, the daily per diem rates have been revised, as listed below, effective January 1, 1971: Youth Development Centers Youth Forestry Camps Reimbursement Per Capita Daily Rate from Counties $26. 00 $13. 00 $22. 00 $11. 00 Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 4, 1970, from Carl G. Baker, A. I. A. , Registered Architect - Re: Temporary Boiler Installation, Wash- ington County Men's Home, which enclosed a Scope of the work for the temporary boiler installation at said Home. Correspondence further stated that Mr. Ned Stokes should be advised when the Contractor agrees to commence with the work so that Mr. Stokes can be prepared to provide the necessary inspection services. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 4, 1970, from John R. Fantz, Administrator - Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program, which stated that the public hearing on admission and commitment procedures under the MH/MR Act of 1966 to be held on Monday, November 9, 1970, at 10:00 a.m. in the State Office Building, 300 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been changed to the Vocational Rehabilitation Center, 1323 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 10:00 a.m., on November 9, 1970. Chief Clerk read correspondence from George T. O'Brien, Secretary, Air Pollution Commission, which stated that two public hearings in reference to the proposed ammendments to Pennsylvania's Ambient Air Quality Standards will be held on (1) November 23, 1970, at 10:00 a. m. in Room 1308 State Office Building, Broad and Spring Garden Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and on (2) November 24, 1970, at 10:00 a. m. in the Gold Room (Room 409) Allegheny County Court House, Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reporter Robertson left the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the 1969 and 1970 County Highway Aid allocations for the West Brownsville Borough in the total amount of $800. 00 be held over until the fiscal year 1971. Bills: 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 following bills be approved for payment as indicated: 334 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS_ ___ WAS+fl1N=QN COUNTY- PENNSYLVANIA 3U(; MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence: Chief Clerk Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bill in the amount of $4, 000. 00 submitted by System's Maintenance, Suite 100, 60 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania as partial payment for installation in process and purchase of a used boiler for the Home for Aged Men in the main boiler room be approved for payment. (Bill under date of November 10, 1970) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 16, 1970, fro Keery McAmbly, Director, Washington County Industrial Development Agency, enclosing a bill in the amount of $900. 00 for the finished script for slide presentation prepared by Osgood -McCullough, Inc. Mr. McAmbly stated that a number of slides are being arranged and evaluated, and when all the slides have been organized, they will be previewed with the Chief Clerk and Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bill in the am of $900. 00 for the finished script for slide presentation as prepared by Osgood -McCullough, Inc. , be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 16, 1970, from Mrs. Marion Mamrack, Librarian, Chartiers -Houston Community Library, appealing to the Commissioners for financial aid. Letter stated that since occupying their new library building in March, 1970, they have been faced with expenditures beyond their income. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the amount of $500. 00 be granted to the Chartiers -Houston Community Library. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYtm, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA. COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 13, 1970, from Mr. William H. Weirich, Secretary, Canton Township Supervisors, making reference to a letter of October 5, 1970, from County Solicitor Capano concerning Stream Pollution and Dumping. Mr. Weirich stated that the Board discussed this critical situation to great length and are very much aware of the debris and pollution being dumped and going into the streams of the Township. Mr. Weirich further stated that they will continue to make every effort to put a stop to this condition, and thanked the Commissioners for their co- operation in this and other matters. Assistant County Solicitor Porter entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 12, 1970, to McAnallen Brothers; Inc., Chapman Plumbing and Heating, Inc., and W. G. Tomko Plumbing Company, from Carl G. Baker, A. I. A., Registered Architect, of Joseph F. Bontempo and Associates, in regard to the Washington County Juvenile Detention Home. Mr. Baker stated in each letter the deficiencies that remain to be corrected at the home. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 30, 1970, from Herman M. Melitzer, Director, Bureau of Community Consultation, Office of Family Services, stating that our application for a grant under Title III of the Older Americans Act has been approved. Letter also enclosed two (2) copies of the Notification of Grant Awarded settingforth the amount and conditions of the award. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign the Notification of Grant Awarded under Title III of the Older Americans Act. Remarks: Mr. Petrosky: On the contract it is dated September 1, 1970 to August 31, 1970. That has since been changed. You will be receiving a letter, it has been changed to November 1, 1970 to October 31, 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of two (2) invoices for Day Care Contracts No. 21-157, and i'-22541in the amounts of $3, 195. 02, and $619. 20. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 9, 1970, from the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, announcing the Public Meetings on the Monongahela River BAsin Study, which will be held in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. 3UQ8 MINUTE BoUK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Letter stated that the Congress of the United States has directed the Corps to make this comprehensive study of the Monongahela River Basin to investigate the present and future water and related land resource needs and problems and to formulate the most suitable plan of development that could satisfy these needs. New Business: (Transfer of Funds) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the transfer of $10, 000. 00 from Account 303-3 to Account 303-2-8, as of November 19, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A brief discussion was held on the new Claysville Justice Office, which will be located at 101 Green Street, Claysville, Pa. The property will be rented for the office from Mr. Louis Emeterio, at the rate of $250. 00 per month. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington County Commissioners enter into an agreement with Mr. Louis Emeterio, for property at 101 Green Street, Claysville, Pa. , at the rate of $250. 00 per month. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Mr. Flynn) Chairman made note that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 26, the regular meeting of the County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 1970, at 10:00 A. M. , with the Salary Board meeting to follow. Solicitor: Mr. Capano Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Communications and Warning network service contract with Engineered Communications, Inc. for Washington County Civil Defense Operations. This contract is to be effective February 1, 1971, and will be at the rate of $91. 70 per month. Mr. Capano: I recommended that this contract be approved and that Commissioner John P. Bevec be authorized to sign. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Commissioner John P. Bevec, be authorized to sign the Communications and Warning network service contract with Engineered Communications, Inc. for Washington County Civil Defense Operations. 7 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously MINUTE BOOK X9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS C Mr. Metro Petrosky left the meeting. Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Petition for Distribution of Damages for the lands of Mary Patterson, said land being situate in Hopewell Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and condemned by the County. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that said Petition be approved and executed by the Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Declaration of Taking for the lands and property of James R. Garrett, Deceased. Mr. Capano: I recommend this be approved and executed by the Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Declaration of Taking for lands and property of James R. Garrett, be approved and executed by the Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Petition for Approval of Purchase of Real Estate, Washington County, by Board of County Commissioners, In Re: Acquisition of Real Estate of A. Dewey Pellegrine and Elene Pellegrine, his wife, in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County Pennsylvania, by Washington County. Mr. Capano: I recommend that this be executed by the Board and that Mr. Flynn acknowledge it. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that said Petition be approved and executed by the Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec reported that Mr. Emil Beck, Fayette County Development Director had called, him, saying that he had received a call from Mr. Bickerton of the Pa. Department of Transportation informing him that the House and Senate have approved an $87, 000. 00 appropriation for the Monongahela River Ferries and it is now in the hands of Governor Shafer. (Mr. Porter) Mr. Porter reported that he and Mr. Capano attended the seminar on the new Public Employee Is bill. Mr. Porter stated that together they were able to cover mos