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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 166 - 5-6-1971 - COMMISSIONER2 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 meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 166 CHIEF CLERK , 1971 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 6, 1971 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; Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Washington County Redevelopment Authority; Reporter Robert- son of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; and Public Information Officer Huber. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 165, each Commissioner having received a copy. approved as read. Report Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 165 be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn ,_ Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Roland H. Bourke, Jr., Executive Director of the Washington Redevelopment Authority gave a 1971 Progress Report on Urban Renewal in the Monongahela Valley. Mr. Bourke stated that in California the 26-Acre $1, 380, 000 renewal project will be closed out this year and is a totally clean financial project. There is also money for a so-called Campus Plan which will further benefit the community. �11 In Charleroi, all families and businesses have been re -located for the McKean Avenue Project and construction for the new Post Office will begin in September. Mr, Bourke stated that they are planning a Central City Project which will include a Mont- 1 gomery Wards, an A & P, and a variety store. M I N UT E, B 0 D K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 513 1 1 In Donora, the Southgate Urban Renewal Project is under way and also, plans for high-rise housing for the elderly are being developed. In Monongahela, money will be expended to iraprove the traffic conditions and housing for the elderly, a new post office, library, and recreation facilities are anticipated. Mr. Whalen left the meeting. Mr. Mazza stated that he attended the Regional Republican Meetings in Allegheny County, and also that he received correspondence from Senator Hugh Scott, saying that he will follow through on HUD applications and he is very pleased with the progress in Washington County in the areas of housing, Industrial Development, Comprehensive Planning, etc... Mr. Mike George, Director of Dept. of Parks & Recreation entered the meeting. Mr. A. J. Parsons, Bidder, entered the meeting. A $1. 25 million renewal project is being planned for. Bentleyville and officials of Speers Borough are also interested in a renewal project. Mr. Bourke left the meeting. Invoices: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the payment of the following invoices: 1. Gene P. Amanati, Real Estate Appraiser and Counselor three (3) appraisals in South Strabane Township - $300.00 Bill -in the amount of $300.00 is hereby approved. (Bill under date of May 5, 1971) 2. Patrono, Ceisler, Edwards and Pettit .- Condemnation of lands of George Gilmore et al, Parcel No. M-22 - Total - $525.02. Bill in the amount of 52.5.02 is hereby approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Authorization was asked for Mr. George Sharkady, Recreation Supervisor to make arrangements with Mon Valley Muscians Local for approximately nine (9) summer concerts at Mingo Creek Park. Remarks: Mr. Capano: I would like to see the contract before it is signed to see what is in it. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 26, 1971, from Mr. Keery McAmbley, Director, Washington County Industrial Development Agency, requesting a loan of $3, 000. 00 so that their O. E. D. P. Group may hire four (4) students to finish a pro- ject started last year in which the students documented the historic monuments and architec-1 tual structures that should be preserved for their Tourist Promotion Program. Mr. Whalen re-entered the meeting. 504 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Bevec: This continuation is going to be done by the same college students that were hired last year. Mr. Flynn: I recommend that we loan to the O. E. D. P. the sum of $3, 000.00 from Acct. No. 504. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $3, 000.00 loaned to the O. E. D. P. from Account No. 504 for the purpose of hiring four (4) students to finish said project, with loan to be paid back by September, 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 27, 1971, from Kathryn H. Lewis, M. D. , M. P. H. , Children's Hospital, volunteering her services as a Pediatric Consultant to Juvenile Court. Mrs. Lewis stated that she is Assistant Director of the Pediatric Clinic of Children's Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Community Medicine. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I recommend that we get in touch with Mr. Luppino and see what he thinks. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 29, 1971, from R. M. Davis, State Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, stating that Public Law 91-646, "Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1971, " be- came effective January 2, 1971. Letter included a statement which must be added to all work plan agreements signed since that date. The Cross Creek Watershed Work Plan Agreement does not include the said statement. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I recommend that we adopt this statement: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the adoption of following statement to be added to all work plan agreements signed since January 2, 1971: "The sponsoring local organizations will provide assurances satisfactory to the Soil Conservation Service that in acquiring land rights on and after January 2, 1971, they will be guided to the greatest extent practicable under State law, by U. S. Dept; of Agriculture regulations implementing Public Law 91-646, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. " Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 4, 1971, from Donald R. I 1 Shakley, Government Representative, Soil Conservation Service, stating that he has given a set of the "As Built Plans" for site PA-482-Harmon Creek Watershed, and the wheels MINUTE B❑❑K W5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS E n E which operate the slide gates for sites PA-479 and PA 482 to John Yuhas. Correspondence stated that these wheels should be retained so that either of these sites could be drained if the need arises. Messrs. Mazza and Capano left the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 30, 1971, from Marg G. Sweet, Executive Secretary, Washington County Mental Health Association, requesting financial help from the Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the sum of $1, 000. for the Washington County Mental Health Association. This is to be paid from Account #617, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 27, 1971, from C. Grah; Cowieson, C. Graham Cowieson Funeral Home thanking the Commissioners for taking time out to meet with him. Mr. Cowieson also stated that he has met with Mr. Mastrangelo and Mr. Showalter and advised them that they are equipped to efficiently handle nearly any am- bulance or funeral service need that might arise and will work with them to handle billings and correspondence in the way they feel most efficient. New Business: Mr. Flynn stated that the appointment of the Recount Board will be deleted from the agenda, and that a special meeting will be held on Monday, May 10, 1971, strictly for this purpose. Change of Polling Places: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following changes in polling places be approved: FROM: Hay's School, Hays Ave. TO: REASON FOR LEAVING No longer available Canton Township Building, Wayne Street North Beth 2nd FROM: REASON FOR LEAVING Nicholas School, Ontario TO: Selvaski's Garage, Ontario Roll call vote taken: No longer available Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. RENTAL $ 5.00 RENTAL $15.00 $15.00 Motion carried unanimously. 506 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Notice of Municipal Primary Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of Commiss- ioners be authorized to sign the Notice of Municipal Primary, to be held Tuesday, May 18, 1971, and also that the Chief Clerk be authorized to attest said Notice. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Capano Solicitor Capano. read correspondence under date of May 3, 1971, from R. A. Peteritas, P. E. , Public Utility Engineer, in reference to a crossing in Burgettstown. Letter stated that a field investigation and conference will be held at the site of the cros at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 1971, to discuss the matters involved. Solicitor Capano presented an Agreement to the Board to be signed for con- demnation of lands on the property of James D. Brezinski, Project No, A-209 and Parcel No. C-16. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Agreement for Con- demnation of lands on the property of James D. Brezinski be approved and signed by the Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Huber and Robertson left the meeting. Various Bidders entered the meeting. 11:00 a.m. Opening of Bids: a. Replacement of Toilets in Washington County Jail (three bids received) Name of Bidder: Address: Total Amount of Bid: Robert A. Bruno & Co., Inc. 58 Harrison Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 $37, 600.00 Bid Bond in the amount of $3, 800. 00 accompanied bid. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Address: Chapman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 351 West Beau Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $36, 775.00 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of total bid accompanied bid. I� F-J MINUTE BOOK 507 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Name of Bidder: John B. Bruno Plumbing Company Address: 65 Campbell Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $35, 278.00 Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied bid. Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners on the awarding of contracts: Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement at the designated date and hour, contract to be awarded one (1) week later giving the Solicitor and the necess- ary persons involved an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that all bids be tabled until a further tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded or rejected on at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. b. Steel Bunks for Washington County Jail (one bid received) Name of Bidder: Gandy Interval _ Address: 495 Duncan Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $19, 450.00 Cashier's check in the amount of 10,% of the total bid accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above bid be tabled until a further tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded or rejected on Thursday, , 1971, at 10:00 a, m., or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; -Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- c. Bituminous Paving, Sealing, and related work of the Recreation Area of the County Jail. NO BIDS RECEIVED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d. Patrol Vehicle for the Department of Parks & Recreation (four bids) Name of Bidder: A. J. Parsons Corporation Address: 899 East Maiden Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $4, 374. 50 (full cab) $4, 274. 50 (half Cab) Certified check in the amount of $437. 45 accompanied bid. 508 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEc, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Name of Bidder: Corwin Jeep Sales Address: Hickory, Pa. Total Amount of Bid: $4, 435.00 (full) $4, 337.00 (half) Certified check in the amount of $443. 50 accompanied bid. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Bidder: Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. Address: Total Amount of Bid: 470 Washington Road Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 $3, 723.00 Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied bid. Name of Bidder: Steve Vasko, Inc., Jeep Sales & Ser. Address: 108 South Central Avenue ., Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 Total Amount of Bid: $4, 366.32 Certified check in the amount of $436. 62 accompanied bid. Name of Bidder: Address: Total Amount of Bid: Bid Bond in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied bid. Beatty Buick, Pontiac & GMC Truck 71 Murtland Avenue Washington, Pa. 15301 $4, 050. 00 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that all bids be tabled until a further tabulation can be made by the -Solicitor. Contract to be awarded or rejected on Thursday, May 13, 1971, at 10:00 a. m. , or shortly thereafter. Appointment Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn read correspondence under date of April 20, 1971, from John P. Liekar, Esquire, Office of Public Defender, stating that due to the subgrant awarded to the Public Defender's Office in the amount of $9, 969.00 for the purpose of increasing their present staff, he would like to recommend the appointment of E. J. Julian, Esquire as an additional member of the Office. Mr. Julian is presently employed by the law firm of Patrono, Ceisler, and Edwards of Washington, Pa. Remarks: Mr. Capano: I recommend that this be approved. 1 1