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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 167 - 5-13-1971 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK ± BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS H Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the appointment of E. J.' Julian, Esquire, as an additional member of the Public Defender's Office, eff May 5, 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr, Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Application for Subgrant Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the application for a subgrant to the Governor's Criminal Justice Planning Board by Warden Feconda, Wa- shington County Jail. Said application to be signed by the Board of Commissioners and the'i Chief Clerk. 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: CHIEF CLERK , 1971 Minute No. 167 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 13, 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; Michael George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation; Keery McAmbly, Executive Director, Washington County Industrial Development Agency; Mr. Galway of the Redevelopment Authority; 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. 166, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 166 be approved, as read. 510 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Report: Mr. Keery McAmbly - Progress Report of the Industrial Development Agency Mr. Keery McAmbly discussed the progress made by the Industrial Development Agency since the Commissioners have been in Office. In 1968 the Industrial Development Agency was set up. In 1969 the land bank program was established and we made our first purchases of land. In 1970 we applied for an Appalachia Grant to make a County -Wide study of land which should be set, aside for future industrial use. This study should be finished this year. Mr. McAmbly feels that areas should be considered for industrial parks rather than spot location of industries, because the cost involved is far less. Mr. Capano left the meeting Mr. Murphy left the meeting. The grant for the Appalachia Study will reimburse the money used, We expect to fully recover money put into land when it is marketed. The, agency does not carry on the type of program which sees and interviews people from big companies. We have to depend on the solicitation of new industries. We have to assist local industries in meeting their problems and help our present industries solve their problems, so they can expand and modernize. We visit most of our local major industries and find out what they need, and if they are going to stay here and expand. Mr. Murphy entered the meeting. Mr. Capano entered the meeting. Mr. Jack Merdian entered the meeting. Mr. McAmbly stated that they are concerned about flood control, highways, manpower training, extending water lines essential to industrial expansion, so that we will have sites to work on. Mr. McAmbly discussed machine shops and the electronics industry. We have agreed to make a study of our machine shops and put out a brochure on our machine shops and use that brochure at a show which will be attended by people who buy goods and purchasing agents. Mr. McAmbly presented a list of 60 industries which have expanded or modernized in this county since 1964. Mr. Porter entered the meeting. Mr. Flynn: Your report was very enlightening and informative. In the course of everyday business we lose site of the fact that we play a part in this. Mr. Mazza: Your report was lengthy but had much pertinence. We should have more of this type of reports to keep us up-to-date on what's happening. MINUTE BO❑K 511 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Whalen entered the meeting. Mr. Murphy - Resolution: Mr. Murphy presented a resolution from the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, which indicates the desire of the Borough of Charleroi to acquire the existing Post Office site and building for a library or other educational purposes for at least twenty years under the Federal Proper and Administrative Act of 1949, as amended. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the above mentioned resolution, indicating the desire of the Borough of Charleroi to acquire the existing Post Office site and building for the above mentioned purposes be adopted by the Washington County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr, Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Awarding of Contract for Patrol Vehicle for the Department of Parks and Recreation Mr. Capano stated that five bids were received for the Patrol Vehicle for the Department of Parks and Recreation, the lowest bid received from Pankopf Ford Sales, but this bid did not meet with our specifications. The next lowest bid was received from Beatty Buick, Pontiac, and GMC Truck Company, Mr. Capano recommended that the bid be awarded to Beatty Buick, Pontiac & GMC Truck Company. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the purchase of one Patrol Vehicle - 4 Wheel Drive - American Made - 1971 Model or Newer, to be delivered to the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation, be awarded to BEATTY BUICK PONTIA,C & GMC TRUCK COMPANY, 71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, Pa. 15301, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsi- ble bid received and being in accord with specifications. Motion made upon the recommenda- tion of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Justice, in the amount of $4848. 00, which is a 50% draw regarding the Public Defender's Office - Summer Personnel. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Resources as a reimbursement for expenditures for Harmon Creek Watershed, in the amount of $3275. 00- MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community Affairs, Recreation and Conservation Division, in the amount of $15, 000, which is in regards to State Project 500 Grant for Acquisition of 8. 4 acres at Ten Mile Creek County Park. (Basich, Pellegrine, and Millsboro Lumber Co. properties as well as related acquisition costs) Bills: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the payment of the following bills: (1) Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. - Re: Myers, Ross et ux, Parcel No. M-34. Invoice in the amount of $299. 40 is hereby approved (approved by Mike George) (2) Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. - Re: James Curry Acquisition Mingo Creek Park - M-15. Invoice in the amount of $1403. 28 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) (3) Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. - Re: James Brezinski Acquisition - Cross Creek Park - C-16. Invoice in the amount of $5000. 00 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) (4) George R. Kemp - Re: Mingo Creek Park - finalizing of construction project 2/69-1. Invoice in the amount of _ 228. 51 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) (5) George R. Kemp - Re: Mingo Creek Park - preparation of plans and cost for Grant Application. Invoice in the amount of $781. 37 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) (5) George R. Kemp - Re: lingo Creek Park - retabulation of construction cost for Grant Application. Invoice in the amount of $211. 37 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) (7) George R. Kemp - Re: Cross Creek Park - final payment on Master Plan. Invoice in the amount of 1360. 00 is hereby approved. (approved by Mike George) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 10, 1971, from Louise Abel, Executive Director, Child Welfare Services, which stated that on March 12, 1971, the North Strabane Police brought Thomas Nelson McClain, born September 19, 1970 to the Child Welfare Services Office. His mother Christine McClain, age 14 had left the child when the police attempted to pick her up. A Court Order was received on March 12, 1971, placing Thomas in their care and he was placed in the Scott Foster Home, At Reissing Rd. , Cecil, Penn&ylvania on March 12, 1971. On Sunday, May 9, 1971 Thomas was taken to Canonsburg Hospital where he died at 7:00 a. m. of pneumonia. The mother has no resources nor is there any other relative to assume funeral expenses. The Speakman RV MINUTE BOOK 513 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS s Funeral Home, Houston, Pa. has taken care of the arrangements with the entire bill to include grave space for $125. 00. Miss Abel requested permission to pay for Tommy's funeral. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bill in the amount of $125. 00 from the Speakman Funeral Home, for funeral expenses for Thomas McClain Nelson be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Take -Over of Roads - Mingo Creek Park: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 6, 1971, from Michael George, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation, recommending that the Board of Commissioners initiate action to take over that portion of L. R. 62032 and L. R. 62055 that is bounded or will be bounded on both sides by Mingo Creek Park. Serious problems are beginning to develop in the operation and control of Mingo Creek Park because the County has no control over these roads. Mr. George suggested that this matter be initiated immediately by directing a letter to James Mifflin, District Engineer, Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation proposing that the County is interested in taking over the roads as indentified in the following; subject to an agreement specifying that necessary upgrading and improvements will be performed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation. A. L. R. 62032 beginning at junction of L. R. 62061 to junction of L. R. 42041 a distance of approxi- mately 3. 8 miles. B. L. R. 62055 beginning at junction of Route 136 to junction of-'-L. R. 62032 a distance of approximately . 8 of a mile. ff Mr. Mifflin is agreeable, it is suggested that either an engineer representing their Department or the County determine what, in specific needs to be done to the roads. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Michael George be authorized to proceed with the above requests to begin take-over of L. R. 62032 and L. R. 62055. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: Mr. George Is recommendation is well -taken. I suggest that he get in touch with Mr. Barry Stout, who is the representative of this area, on this matter. 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 514 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Frank Longevitsch, Project Administrator, Independence Township Supervisors, stating that the Avella Area Ambulance Association is making application for Federal Funds under the Highway Safety Act of 1966 for Ambulance Funds. The project cost of the Avella Area Ambulance Association amounts to approximately $19, 000 with 50% being supplied by the Federal Government. The remaining $9, 500 must come from local sources. They requested a contribution from Washington County to help meet the local obligation. Presently, the Supervisors of Cross Creek Township and Independence Township have an Inter -Governmental Agreement to help support financially the Ambulance Association. The remaining cost will be met through subscriptions sold to the residents of the area. Under the provisions of the Highway Safety Act it is also requested that Radio Communicat be set up in the hospital that serves the area. Letter asked for the Commissioner's Help on the establishment of an area Radio Communication for ambulances throughout that portion of the County served by Washington Hospital. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I spoke to Mr. Longevitsh, acknowledging receipt of this letter and we are willing to set down and discuss this problem. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of $6530, received for the first payment on Phase II of Contract P-2529 (Solid Waste Contract). New Business: Mr. Murphy (Appointments -Re-Count Board) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following persons (based upon the recommendations submitted by the Courts), be appointed as members of the Return Board for the forthcoming Primary Election to be held on May 18, 1971; recommendation having been submitted by the Courts because the three (3) incumbent commissioners are candidates: Thomas Puglise Grace Carroll DiDonato Grace Rutz Clyde L. McCartney Virginia Zampatti Bertha Delasta Mrs. Norma Hagan Caroline Smith Mary Bish Catherine Haley Mrs. Edward Lee Mrs. Florence Andrick Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE B o U K 515 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMIS$IONERS 1 s Mr. Murphy requested that the County Commissioners be authorized to draft a Contract Agreement with Michael Baker Engineers, Inc. , for the work for the Jefferson Avenue Bridge in the Borough of Canonsburg, with the approval of the County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington County Commissioners be authorized to draft a Contract Agreement with Michael Baker Engineers, Inc. , for the work for the Jefferson Avenue Bridge in the Borough of Canonsburg. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Solicitor Capano presented a Court Order, stating that the County Board of Elections of Washington, hereby gives notice that the persons chosen to assist in computing the votes cast for the candidates of the different political parties at the Municipal Primary to be held on Tuesday, May 18, 1971, will meet in the Election Department, in the basement of the Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania, on Friday, May 21, 1971 at 11:30 a. m. At that time they will be sworn according to law and commence to work at 12:00 noon. (Tax Refund) County Solicitor Capano presented a Tax Refund to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following refund due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax: 1. In re: Goldfarb, Howard E. & Sydney H. East Washington Borough As per xerox copy of 1970 county tax receipt, tax refund in the amount of $54. 12 net is due Howard Goldfarb. According to the assessed valuation of his property which is $3, 885, correct amount of tax is $69. 93 Face, less $3. 50 discount and net amount $66. 43, making a refund due in the amount of $54. 12 to HOWARD GOLDFARB, 15 McKennan Avenue, Washington, Pa. 15301. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.