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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 144 - 11-25-1970 - COMMISSIONER40 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Porter also reported that the Amwell Township Covered Bridge case has been postponed and has been rescheduled for December 30, 1970; and that the arguements for the Washington Mall Tax Appeal Case will be held on December 2nd or 3rd. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 144 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 25, 197 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; Deputy Controller Whalen; Treasurer Morgan; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Liesch 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. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 143, each Commissioner having received a copy. approved, as read: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 143 be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bill in the C amount of $2, 430 submitted by George R. Kemp & Associates, 500 Penn Center, MINUTE BOOK 341 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WArSHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MIC14AEL R. FLYNN, JomN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235 for services rendered for period ending June 30, 1970 as per contract dated August 28, 1969 - Cross Creek Master Development Plan, be approved for payment. (Bill under date of July 10, 1970) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Note: This bill was approved by Mike George. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 22, 1970, addressed to Governor Raymond P. Shafer, from A. J. Watson, State Chairman, Constitutional Party, asking Governor Shafer to abide by the Pennsylvania Constitution on 21 year voting age. Mr. Watson requested a copy of a directive to the County Election Board stating that they are to accep registration of voters 18 years of age and older beginning with the new registration period, December 3, 1970. The following is from our Pennsylvania. Constitution: Article VIII, Section 1, "Every citizen 21 years of age, possessing the following qualifications, shall be entitled to vote at all elections........ " The legislation passed by Congress could be declared unconstitutional, and the directive to the County Election Boards that they in turn violate the State Constitution by registering 18 year olds could create considerable confusion and unnecessarily require the expenditure of thousands of tax dollars. Mr. Bevec: Mr. Welsh did say that he would send this directive to accept the registra- tion of those 18 years and older. Mr. Muscaro has not received it yet. Mr. Capano: I don't think they can do it by directive. I understand that there is going to be a question up before the Supreme Court. These cards of 18, 19, and 20 year olds should be kept separate, so that if this is ruled unconstitutional, they can be destroyed. Mr. Bevec: You mean we will take these registrations starting December 3, 1970? Mr. Flynn: We have received no notification. Chief Clerk presented letter under date of November 20; 1970, addressed to Warden Joseph A. Feconda, from Bruce McIver, acknowledging the committment to pay one scholarship amounting to $100. 00 (one hundred dollars) to Washington County toward participation in Correctional Management Institute I. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Warden Joseph A. Feconda be permitted to attend Correctional Management Institute I. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Warden Joseph A. Feconda be permitted to attend Correctional Management Institute I, from December 13 to December 18, 1970. 342 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Bevec: This course is to be held at Penn State University. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Muscaro entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 24, to County Board of Election, from C. Russell Welsh, Jr., Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth which was received this morning stating that the new Federal Voting Rights Act giving the franchise to 18, 19, and 20 year old citizens becomes effective January 1, 1970. Mr. Welsh advised us to open our registration to persons 18, 19, and 20 years of age as of December 3, 1970; and also to keep this category of citizens who register separate from those over 21 years of age, pending a U. S. Supreme Court decision. Mr. Flynn: We will comply. Memorandum under date of November 24, 1970, from F. D. Whalen, Deputy Controller to Michael R. Flynn, stated that a Certificate of Deposit with PNB in the amount of $250, 000. 00 matures Wednesday, November 25, 1970. Another Certificate of Deposite with PNB in the amount of $200, 000. 00 matures November 30, 1970. The net balance of the General Fund Account as of November 24, 1970 is $135, 549. 47. Mr. Whalen recommen ded that we re -invest the sum of $125, 000. 00 at this time, in another Certificate of Deposit for 30 days. This would mature prior to the year end. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the Controller's Office to make a re -investment in the amount of $125, 000. 00 in a Certificate of Deposite for 30 days, at Pittsburgh National Bank. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Budget Posfing• Mr. Flynn presented a statement stating that the proposed budget for fiscal 1971 for Washington County contemplates total expenditures of $7, 608, 513. 00. This is $326, 908. 00 over the 1970 budget. The increase is due to the pay raise granted to em in July of 1970 and to increased operating expenses in other areas of government. The income necessary to meet this years anticipated expenditures will come from real estate taxes, row office earnings and increased state grants in aid. This budget is based upon departmental requests for 1971 and is still being scrutinized for possible reductions in MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS certain areas. It is anticipated at this time that there will be no increase in taxes this ye Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the proposed budget for 1971 for Washington County be made available for public inspection at the Office of the Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners, County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, beginning on Tuesday, December, 1970, for a period of twenty (20) days. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: We have prepared a statement about total expenditures which is self -explana- tory. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec: Holiday Vacations: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Court House will be closed starting 12:00 noon, December 24, 1970 because of the Christmas Holiday; and 12:00 noon, December 31, 1970, because of the New Year's Holiday. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: This is to let people plan accordingly. The purpose has double fold for December 31, 1970, because the row offices must balance out their accounts and turn the money over to the County Treasurer. 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 week of December 25, 1970, the Court House Employees will be paid on December 23, 1970. Roll c.211 vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the final cut-off date for payment of regular expenditures be set as December 11, 1970, and expense accounts, December 18, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec: In reference to the budget; the anticipated date will be December 23, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the regular meeting for the week of December 21, 1970, be held on December 23, and that the 1971 budget will then be adopted. 344 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk presented memorandum under date of November 19, 1970, which was sent to all offices stating that Friday, November 27, 1970 is a scheduled working day and this applies to all personnel. Permission has not been granted by the Salary Board to operate a skeleton force. Solicitor - Tax Refunds: County Solicitor presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the County 'treasurer and Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following refunds due to either duplication or overpay- ment of real estate tax. 1. In re: Lucas, Frank J. & Margaret Charleroi Borough County tax in the amount of $43. 26 net was paid on August 14, 1970 by Frank J. & Margaret Lucas. This tax was paid in error as Mr. Lucas does not own this property. Correction Slip dated November 13, 1970 removed same from the name of Lucas and listed it in the correct name. Notice has been mailed to the correct owner, making a refund due in the amount of $43. 26 to LUCAS, FRANK J. & MARGARET, R. D. 1, Box 43, Charleroi, Pa. 15022. 2. In re: Modrak, John & Anna 3-31 North Jefferson, Canonsburg 2nd Ward County tax in the amount of $31.12 net was paid on August 6, 1970 by First' Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bellevue for John & Anna Modrak, this being the correct payment. On August 7, 1970, payment in the amount of $31.12 net was duplicated by John & Anna Modrak, making a refund due in the amount of $31.12 to JOHN & ANNA MODRAK, 331 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317. 3. In re: Hughes, Herbert F. & Josephine Washington 7th Ward County tax in the amount of $45. 57 net was .paid on July 28, 1970, by Herbert F. & Josephine Hughes. Same tax was paid on August 14, 1970 in the same amount by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Washington, this being the correct payment, making a refund due in the amount of $45. 57 to HERBERT F. HUGHES, 595 Glenn Street, Washington, Pa. 15301. 4. In re: Pugh, Homer W. & Mary M., Canton Twp. (New Owner: Jasinski, Casimer) County tax in the amount of $89. 86 net was paid on August 14, 1970 by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Washington. Payment in the same amount was duplicated on the same date by First Federal Savings & Loan of Washington, making a refund due in the amount of $89. 86 to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, 77 S. Main St., Washington, Pa. 15301. 5. In re: Morrow, Melvin N. & Millinda M. Washington 7th Ward County tax in the amount of $84. 64 net was paid on August 6, 1970 by Melvin N. & Millinda M. Morrow. Payment in the same amount of $84. 64 net was made on August 14, 1970 by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Washington for the Morrows, this being the correct payment, making a refund due in the amount of $84. 64 to MELVIN N. & MILLINDA M. MORROW, 740 Summerlea Avenue, Washington, Pa. 15301. Roll call vote taken: