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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 145 - 12-3-1970 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK -5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JotiN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec: The Annual Statewide Meeting of County and Local Civil Defense Directors will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 1970. It will be held at the Auditorium of the William Penn Memorial Museum, 3rd and North Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania beginning at 10:00 A. M. and ending no later than 4:00 P. M. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Commissioner John P. Bevec and Charles O. Bohner, Civil Defense Director, be authorized to attend the Annual Statewide Meeting of County and Local Civil Defense Directors, Wednesday, December 9, 1970, at the Auditorium of the William Penn Memorial Museum, 3rd and North Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 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: 1970 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK Minute No. 145 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., December 3, 1970 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; Treasurer Mangan; Roy Wilson - Canonsburg -Houston Chamber of Commerce; Jack Merdian - WJPA; 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 tb 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. 144, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 144 be app- roved as read. 4s 4 MINUTE BOOK 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. Old Business: None. Mr. Roy Wilson, Canonsburg -Houston Chamber of Commerce, reported to the Board that in reference to the bussing problem in Canonsburg, nothing has developed since his last meeting with the Commissioners. In conclusion, Mr. Wilson requested on behalf of the Canonsburg -Houston Chamber of Commerce, that the Commissioners take action in forming an authority to cover the Canonsburg, Chartiers, Houston, Cecil, North Strabane, and other areas that would best be served by the authority. Mr. Whalen entered the meeting. Mr. Huber: May I recommend that before any action is taken on Mr. Wilson's request could the Planning Commission please review this problem and possibly meet with Mr. Wilson to determine the areas which should be included in this area of operation. Treasurer Morgan left the meeting. Mr. Flynn: Our records will show that Mr. Wilson did appear here today before the Washington County Commissioners in making his request on behalf of the Canonsburg - Houston Chamber of Commerce. May I suggest that Mr. Wilson submit his request in writing to the Commissioners. The Commissioners will lend their support and try to prevail upon the Public Utility Commission to help correct the situation which exists. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington County Commissioners make every effort possible in submitting said complaint to the Public Utility Commission and request that action be taken as soon as possible from the Public Utility Commission. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: I believe that we should also let everyone in the areas; namely Chartiers Houston, Canonsburg, Cecil, and North Strabane, be aware that transportation is vital to everyone in these areas. Roll call vote taken: W4 Bev "Ye,s,',:r Av iYes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wilson left the meeting. Correspondence: Chief Clerk read a telegram under date of December 2, 1970, from Congres4- man Thomas E. Morgan which stated that he is pleased to announce that the Department of J. 1 Health, Education and Welfare has approved a Head Start program for the Washington- Greene County Community Action Corporation. Telegram stated that the project will e MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEYEC, JOHN MAZ,ZA, COMMISSIONERS P C serve Washington and Greene Counties and will run for one year. Project provides pre-school training for 240 children from low income families including medical, dental, social, and psychological services on a part -day basis. The amount of the grant is $219, 488.00. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check in the amount of $5, 213. 63 received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Day Care Services for the month of August, 1970. Bills: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that two (2) bills in the amount of $700. 00 each as submitted by G. Herschel Fetherlin and Gene P. Amanati for appraising properties in Washington County be approved by the Washington County C ioners; separate checks to be made in the amount of $350. 00 each. 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: (1) M & M Equipment Sales Company - for stream clearance of Chartiers Run located in Borough of Houston, Pennsylvania - March 27, 1970 to November 23, 1970. Bill approved in the amount of $6241. 63. (Bill approved by John Yuhas) (2) George R. Kemp & Associates, Inc. - for professional services September and October, 1970, Job No. 69-201 for Project WC 2 /69-1-Mingo Creek County Park - Per contract dat ed May 2, 1968. Bill in the amount of $825. 90 is hereby approved. (Commonwealth Conservation Assistance Account) (Bill approved by Michael George) (3) Department of Public Welfare - Food Stamp Program - for quarter ending September 30, 1970 - 5016 participation. Invoice in the amount of $7949. 62 is hereby approved. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: When we discontinued the handling of the regular food program by the County I believe it was around $24, 000. 00. Now with the handling it will run us at least $32, 000. 00 a year for only administrative costs. Mr. Merdian left the meeting, Mr. Mazza: I think it is also true that we should let the taxpayers of Washington County know that we pay our 5010 share of the costs or there would be no program in Washington County. (4) Property settlement of George Gilmore/Metcalfe -M-22- Mingo Creek County Park - total settlement - $13, 850. 00. Settlement in the amount of $13, 850.00 is hereby approved. Check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. 8 MINUTE BOOB BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (5) Veterans Day Celebration - Monongahela, Pennsylvania - (Budget Item) - $300.00. Amount of $300.00 is hereby approved. (6) Easement settlement in the amount of $300.00 for three (3) easements granted by Mrs. Angela Arlia, Harmon Creek Site 486. Settlement in the amount of $300. 00 is hereby approved. Mr. Whalen left the meeting. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the sum of $5200.00 for the County Court Law Library against their 1970 budget in order to clear outstanding bills from publishers. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen re-entered the meeting. Mr. Merdian re-entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, to execute the Notification of Grant Awarded under Title III of the Older Americans Act for Project No. AoA 115 - Washington Community Organizer & Coordinator, in the amount of $8215. 00. Remarks: Said Notification of Grant Awarded was re -submitted to the Commissioners due to corrected change of 'project year - from 9/ 1 / 70 to 11/ 1/ 70." Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Re -appointments: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Michael R. Flynn be re -appointed as a County Commissioner member to the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation Commission for a one-year term effective January 1, 1971; and also that Mr. Gaylord Sheller, R. D. #3, Claysville, Pennsylvania, be re -appointed to a four-year term effective January 1, 1971 as Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Director. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. E 1 Re -appointment: MINUTE BOOK �4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Mr. A. B. Kenney be re -appointed to a three-year term effective January 1, 1971, and expiring December 31, 1973, to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the County Treasurer to hold all taxes collected on Utility Property to be set up in a separate escrow fund until such time a Court decision has been made. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: This is only for a six-month period. Roll call vote taken: Authorization: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. A. V. Capano, County Solicitor, be authorized to attend a regional meeting on the new Adoption law which becomes effective January 1, 1971, to be held on Tuesday, December 15, 1970, in the Gold Room of the Allegheny County Court House. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: (Chief Clerk) Chief Clerk presented a Tax Refund to the Board for their consideration and approval; said refund having been approved by the County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized tofprepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax: 1. In re: Maloy, Charles M. & Carolyn M. Canton Township Due to an error in extending 1970 county tax, an excess of $1. 90 was paid on account• of Charles M. & Carolyn M. Maloy by First Federal Savings and Loan Association. The tax was extended as $78. 86 Face, $3. 94 discount, and $74. 92 net and the correct figures are $78. 86 face, $3. 84 discount and $73. 02 net, thus the over -payment, making a refund due in the amount of $1. 90 to First Federal Savings and Loan Association, 77 S. Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. Roll call vote taken: 350 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the bill as submitted by McClelland- Yuhas & Associates, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, in the amount of $150. 00 for a survey of tract of land leased to Piper Sales, Inc. - South Franklin Township at the Washington County Airport with plans; said bill having been approved by 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 Contract between Gerald D. Mackenzie, an individual trading and doing business as Mackenzie Electric Service of 120 Milbeck Drive, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Washington County for Airport Electrical Maintenance at the Washington County Airport at the rate of $200. 00 per month for 24-hour around the clock service effective from December 3, 1970 until December 3, 1971. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: the Airport. Insurance Bids: Commended Mr. Mackenzie for the fine job that he has been doing at Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn: The Commissioners on September 3, 1970, (Per Minute No. 133) authorized the Controller to advertise for bids for group insurance for Washington County. The bids were submitted by approximately 8-10 different companies. Under Minute No. 142, dated November 12, 1970, Broker of Record Amanati recommended that The Travelers Insurance Company be awarded the contract being the lowest and most responsible bidder. At that time a motion was made that the bid be tabled for further study to be either awarded or rejected at a later date. Some of the circumstances concerning our people lead us to ma a survey of our employees to determine how many would benefit as hospitalization was concerned. Therefore, after the survey was tabulated and without a snap judgment, the Chairman recommends that all bids be rejected for group insurance for Washington County. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that all bids received for group insurance for Washington County be rejected by the Washington County Commissioners. . E 1 1 MINUTE BOOK ZA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 11 Remarks: Mr. Bevec: The Commissioners do have to reject the bids but I think we should keep on looking and making further studies to see if we can still come up with some type of program that will take care of some parts of the employees life insurance as well as their sick coverage. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen reported to the Board that in reference to the Liquid Fuels Account, there presently are two certificates of deposits. One certificate of deposit in the amount of $100, 000. 00 matures on Monday, December 7, 1970. The other certificate of deposit in the amount of $100, 000. 00 matures on Monday, December 14, 1970. Mr. Whalen reported that as of this morning, there is a $75, 000. 00 balance in the Liquid Fuels Account. Deputy Controller Whalen recommended that the Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $100, 000. 00 which matures on December 7, 1970, be reinvested for a period of sixty (60) days. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that $100, 000. 00 as per above be reinvested for a period of sixty (60) days. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer Morgan informed the Board that the Treasurer's Office is in the process of being remodeling. Mr. Morgan stated that he received some estimates and in conclusion received an estimate in the amount of $1460. 00 from Elish Cabinet Company. Mr. Morgan stated that said remodeling is to be done in two weeks. Mr. Flynn: The procedure is when you receive quotes, you have to specifically set a deadline for receiving said quotes. This authorization can only be granted by the Commis- sioners. Mr. Morgan: My understanding was that if the quote was below $1500. 00, it did not require advertising for quotes. My intent was to complete this remodeling during the month of December. Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we hold this in abeyance for the time being. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 1970 ATTEST: