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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 152 - 1-28-1971 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK ., BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS n Agreement be signed by the Board subject to the approval of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant County Solicitor Porter reported that the Washington Mall Tax Appeal Case has been argued and that the Amwell Bridge case has beexi re -scheduled until January 26, 1971. Minute No. 152 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1971 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 28, 1971 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Mr: Charles Gillespie of The Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter MacDonnell 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. #151, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. #151 be approved, as read. Reports - None Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Commissioner Flynn referred to Minute No. #150 in which Mr. Jack 388 I MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Piatt, President - Jetcraft, Inc. , requested designation as a fixed - base operator at the Washington County Airport. Said request was tabled in order that the Commissioners and the County Solicitor could enter into negotiations. Commissioner Flynn stated that as a result a meeting was held last Monday, January 18, 1971, with Mr. Piatt. Commissioner Flynn recommended that based on the service of the County Solicitor, that the County Solicitor be authorized to negotiate and enter into Agreement with Mr. Jack Piatt, who requested designation as a Fixed -base operator at the Washington County Airport and upon completion of the Agreement, final arrangements be made subject to the County Commissioners' approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Solicitor be authorized to negotiate and enter into agreement with Jack Piatt - President, Jetcraft, Inc. , who requested designation as a Fixed -base operator at the Washington County Airport and upon completion of the agreement, final arrangements be made subject to the County Commissioners' approval. 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 balancing out of the 1970 County General Fund Budget as submitted by Deputy Controller Whalen under date of January 14, 1971. (Copy found on page 2-A) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board that as Per Minute No. #17 dated April 25, 1968, a discussion was held by the Board in reference to Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project - Nick Cianelli wanting to meet with the Board on a right-of-way. The firm of McClelland - Yuhas was authorized to do said survey work. Said work was performed and the obligation was satisfied; however, the authorization was not made a part of the official record. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, certifying that the firm of McClelland - Yuhas was authorized to do said survey work on the Cianelli property in conjunction with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. n MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (Page 2-A) January 14, 1971 Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Washington County, Pa. Dear Chairman Flynn: The following constitutes the transfers necessary in connection with the 1970 County Gene Fund Budget. Debit A / C Amount Credit A/C Amount Number Number 106 2400.00 102 2400.00 305 26500. 00 103 26500. 00 ill 150.00 105 150.00 128 1650.00 107 1650.00 305 4500.00 109 4500.00 113 8925. 00 112 9925.00 127 22500. 00 114 22500. 00 207 1725.00 117 1725.00 128 750.00 118, 750.00 207 3000.00 119 3000.00 111 400.00 121 400.00 128 525.00 122 525.00 320 11750. 00 Gen Gov #1 11750. 00 120 1200.00 126 1200.00 206 7800.00 201 7800.00 206 6500.00 202 6500.00 206 200.00 203 200.00 206 46000.00 208 46000.00 207 53500.00 303 53500.00 207 18000.00 306 18000.00 302 4000.00 617 44100.00 321 48100.00 206 8500.00 323 8500.00 207 7500.00 331 7500.00 1001- 5 11000. 00 609 11000. 00 619 13000.00 701 13000.00 1001-4 250000.00 901 250000.00 1001-4 21500. 00 1001-1 21500. 00 619 1800.00 1103 1800.00 608 1750.00 1105-1 1750.00 Very truly yours, F. D. Whalen, Deputy. County Controller FDW/s 0� MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, to sign and execute the Application for Improvement of Services Grant under Act 501, Section 17.1 (C), December 27, 1965, for Adult Probation Services. "Correspondence: Advertise for Bids: 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 County Controller be authorized to advertise for the furnishing and delivering of Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves to the Veterans Department, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, until 11: 00 a, m. , EDST, Thursday, February 18, 1971, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the 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 County Controller be authorized to advertise for an Electrical System Installation at the Office Building located at the County Home for Aged Men, Arden Downs, Washington, Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington County, Court- house, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, until 11:00 a. m. , EDST, Thursday, February 18, 1971, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed theBoard of a check received from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $9151, 20 for Mon Valley United Health Services, Inc, for Day Care Services. Bills: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the payment of the following bills: I C MINUTE BOOK M1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS P Budget Item: (1) Donald E. York, M A I - for Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, Dam Site #486 - $400. 00 approved. (Bill approved by John D. Anthony) (2) Engelhardt - Power and Associates, Inc, - Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, Dam Site #486 - $159. 00 approved. (Bill approved by John D. Anthony) (3) Gene P. Amanati, Real Estate Appraiser - appraisals of 9 commercial properties in Washington County - $900. 00 approved. (Bill approved by Charles Bush) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk informed the Board of the approved budget request received from Washington County Humane Society in the amount of $750. 00 as their 1971 appropriation. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the West Finley Volunteer Fire Company for a base radio system for said Company. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the request of the West Finley Volunteer Fire Company for the purchase of a base radio subject to the approval of Mr. Charles Bohner, Ekecutive Director of the Washington County Civil Defense Headquarters, who will make an inspection of the Fire Company. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: This request is a budget item for 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 11, 1971, from Joseph Adlestein, M. D., Acting Secretary of Public Welfare, which stated that the application for grant funds under the Improvement and Demonstration Grants, Services for the Aging, has been approved for the service and in the amount of $13, 198. 00 for the Senior Activity Center. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 13, 1971, from Miss Eleanor Kaplan, Field Representative, Department of Public Welfare, which recommended approval of the Annual Plan and Estimate for 1971 for Child Welfare Services. Correspondence further stated that said Department is pleased with Washington County's 392 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS E compliance with State Regulations and with the developments of the past year. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 25, 1971, from Stanley L. Whitehill, Executive Director of The Southwestern Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. , directed to Miss Eleanor Kaplan, Field Representative, Department of Public Welfare, which requested clarification to the previous method of application for Day Care funds. Correspondence further stated that it was Mr. Whitehill's understanding that the funds were to be 75% Federal and 25% State. Mr. Whitehill stated that the funds that have been received from the state for the Day Care Program were all state funds. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 18, 1971, from William P. Coombs, President - Pennsylvania Association of Older Persons, Inc. which expressed appreciation for providing the means to permit the incorporation , of said Association and also to Mr. Charles Gillespie for his vital part in'these proceedings. Letter also expressed appreciation to Representatives A. J. DeMedio for introducing needed legislation for older persons. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 20, 1971, from Mrs. William P. Perkinson, President - League of Women Voters of Peters Township - Washington Area, which stated that said League through its non particisan Voters Service Committee would like to conduct a new voter registration drive in Peters Township and that Mrs. William Bly will serve as Chairman. Correspondence requested any available voters lists and being informed of dates and locations of field registrations and the possible use of the mobile unit in Peters Township as well as in- formation as to how said League may be of service, Mr. Flynn: May I suggest a combined meeting be arranged with the representatives of the League of Women Voters of Peters Township, representatives of California State College and the Election Bureau. Mr. Jack Merdian entered the meeting. Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence under date of January 21, 1971, from John D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, which enclosed the annual report concerning the status of the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project. MINUTE BOOK `�� m BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS New Business: (Appointments) Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, appointing Dr. George H. Roadman and Mr. Anthony Massafra to the Washington County Planning Commission for a four-year term effective January 1, 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Porter (Tax Refund) Assistant County Solicitor Porter presented a Tax Refund for the consideration and approval of the Board. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax -refund due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax: 1. In re: Lindsay, Robert D. (f, o.: Cooper, 'Gary A.) Nottingham Township County taxes in the amount of $59. 77 net were paid twice on August 14, 1.970, by Mellon National Bank and Trust Company for Robert D. and Christie S. Lindsay of Nottingham Township, making a refund due in the amount of $59. 77 to MELLON BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Escrow Tax Unit, Mellon Square, •Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230. 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 Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, to sign and execute the Application for Subgrant to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Planning Board in conjunction with the expansion of the Public Defender's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. IOU 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, authorizing the Washington County Board of Commissioners to sign and execute the Child Welfare Services Agreement; said agreement requires the Department of Public Welfare to determine reimbursement for the expenses of the Child Welfare program at the rate of 75% of the County's net expenditures for services to eligible children. 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 $2260. 00 for the condemnation of lands of Mary Patterson, C-27-Hopewell Township for Cross Creek County Park; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the sum of $1.500. 00 for the condemnation of land of Ross D. Myers, M-34, for Mingo Creek County Park; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the sum of $500. 00 for moving expenses in the case of James L. Curry et al, Parcel M-15 as additional compensation as recommended by Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. Temporary Loan: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant County Solicitor Porter informed the .Board quotes were solicited for interest rates from three (3) local banks; namely, Pittsburgh National Bank, Mellon National Bank, and First National, Bank for the intention of borrowing a loan of $1, 250, 000. 00 on a take -down or installment basis of $250, 000. 00 each. Mr. Porter reported that no quote was received from Mellon National and the First National Bank was not interested in submitting a quote. Mr. Porter stated that as per letter under date of January 27, 1971, Pittsburgh National Bank commits to lend to the Board of 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS �7 r—, County Commissioners of Washington County the sum of $1, 250, 000. 00 for the fiscal year 1971; however, in determining the interest charge on the funds loaned the bank offers to the County of Washington two choices which are as follows: (1) The bank will charge an annual rate for all of the borrowing, whether in whole or in part, of 3. 12 percent, this figure being the taxable equivalent of the present prime rate of six percent. This rate of 3. 12 percent to remain firm throughout Fiscal 1971 regardless of any increases or declines in the prime rate, or (2) The bank will charge an annual rate @qual to the taxable equivalent of the prime rate in effect at the time of borrowing. This rate could vary from time to time, however, on money already borrowed the rate would not be increased. Mr. Porter reported that he has drawn a Resolution to borrow said amount of money as and when needed at a rate not greater than 3,12 percent. Mr. Porter recorr that said Resolution be adopted; however, if the Bank objects, he recommends that the County Commissioners agree to the second choice which is 52% of the prime rate. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are such that funds are needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County, and pay all lawful expenses until monies are available from 1971 tax levies; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners have authorized the County Solicitor to solicit quotes from the local Banks for interest rates can a loan of $1, 250, 000. 00 to be borrowed on a take -down or installment basis of $250, 000. 00 each and also authorized the County Solicitor to prepare the necessary legal papers to obtain such loan; and WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh National Bank was the successful bidder with a quote of interest at the rate not more than 3. 12% per annum; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank at any time and from time to time prior to August 1, 1971, an amount or amounts not exceeding the aggregate amount of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($1, 250, 000. 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year, the loan (s) to be evidenced by the certificate (s) MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS of indebtedness of the County in form acceptable to the bank, payable on or before Decembe 31, 1971, with interest from the date (s) thereof at a rate of not more than 3. 12% per annum payable at quarter -annual intervals, said loans and interest to be repaid from the first monies available from taxes in anticipation of which such temporary loans and interest were made, which taxes are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxies levied shall include and be xr sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two of the Commissioners to be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of the County Commissioners and the County the certificate (s) of indebtedness which shall constitute the general obligation (s) of the County, and that the Chief Clerk of the County Commissioners be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest such certificate (s) of indebtedness and affix the County seal thereto, and further that the execution and delivery of a certificate of indebtedness so executed and attested shall be sufficient evidence of the necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal of the County this 28th day of January, 1971. ATTEST: (SEAL) CHIEF CLERK Roll call vote taken: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michael R. Flynn, Chairman /s/ John P. Bevec /s/ John Mazza Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chief Clerk be authorized to borrow from the Pittsburgh National Bank, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars as part of the authorized aggregate amount adopted in the Resolution of January 28, 1971, at the rate specified. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, 1 MINUTE BOOK `397 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS n E 1 The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness, in accordance with the above action: January 28, 1971 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA $250, 000. 00 January 28, 1971 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, Two hundred fifty thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December 31, 1971, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of 3. 12% per annum, interest payments to be made on the first day of each calendar quarter throughout the year. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty. This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the_, first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year. This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the authori- zation contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a meeting held on January 28, 1971, which resolution is in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 28th day of January, 1971. ATTEST: / s / J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk (SEAL) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON _ /s/ Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner /s/ John P. Bevec, Commissioner /s/ John Mazza, Commissioner Assistant County Solicitor Porter informed the Board that another session was held on Wednesday, January 27, 1971, in reference to the Hughes Bridge trial. Commissioner Bevec reported to the Board that on Wednesday night he attended a regional meeting sponsored by the Fayette County Redevelopment in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in which Governor Shapp attended and was the main speaker. Commissioner Bevec stated that he was very disappointed that Governor Shapp„ in his program, did not mention the Mon Valley Expressway. Governor Shapp stated that he was not very well acquainted with the situation. Commissioner Bevec stated that every effort is going to have to be made to acquaint Governor Shapp with the Mon -:Valley Expressway and its importance to the people of Western Pennsylvania, especially Washington County.