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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 169 - 6-3-1971 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS n C Minute No. 169 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 3, 1971 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Capano; John Anthony; Director, Washington County Planning Commission; Michael George, Director, Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of the Mon- ongahela Publishing Company; and Public Information Officer Huber. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 168, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 168 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Report: Mr. John Anthony, Director, Washington County Planning Commission pre sented various items to the Board for their consideration and approval: ; (a) Mr. Anthony presented the Board with a copy of the Flood Plain Information Studies for all eighteen (18) of the municipalities in Washington County that border the Monongahela River. This study was comprised in conjunction with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and will prove to be very valuable to the people in the Mon Valley. A meeting will be held on June 8, 1971, at the Charleroi West Penn Power Building for the purpose of presenting the Studies to the Mon Valley communities. (b) Mr. Anthony informed the Board that during their regular meeting of May 27, 1971, the Washington County Planning Commission instructed the staff to continue to aid the City of Washington in the City's efforts to solve the flooding problems related to Catfish Creek. Mr. Anthony further stated that they are working with the. Mayor of Washington to develop a long-range program for Catfish Creek and that Secretary Maurice Goddard of the Dept. of Environmental Resources has promised to send Mr. Banks of his Flood Management Section to Washington to determine costs concerning a solution to the problems. (c) Mr. Anthony presented to the Board a complete list of people recommended by the Planning Commission for membership on its Citizens Participation Committee. The list is comprised of thirty (30) people including businessmen, students, senior citizens, League of Women Voters, etc, and will serve for an indefinite term. 5. �"6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we go on record appointing these ladies and gentlemen to this proposed Citizens Participation Committee. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the appoint- ment of the following people as recommended by the Washington County Planning Commiss for membership on its Citizens Participation Committee: Name Mrs. Hope Acie John A. Adams John Asbury Theodore Breuer Rev. Edward P. Bunchek Andrew G. Bury Mrs. 011ie E. Davis Richard B. Dowler Dr. Adolph Entoven Rev. George H. Giles George B. Gray Bernard Grebb Mrs. Pearl Harshey Address R. D. #1, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 367 Euclid Avenue Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 134 North Lincoln Ave. Washington, Pa. 15301 712 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa. 15022 Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Washington, Pa. 15301 Lee Plan Roscoe, Pa. 15477 R. D. #1 Monongahela, Pa, Interest Represented Officer- of Head Start Parents Club Employment Manager NAACP Retired Businessman Fraternal Organization Roman Catholic Priest United Steel Workers Child Welfare Mother Foster Parent Coal Center, Pa. 15423 Grocer Washington Steel Corp. Woodland Ave. Washington, Pa. 15301 Industrial Executive First Methodist Church Senior Citizens Methodist Monongahela, Pa. 15063Mi�t�ex r 310 Second Street Charleroi, Pa. 15022 894 Wood Street California, Pa. 15419 Box 84 Atlasburg, Pa. Retired Steelworker Conservationist Salesman Head Start Parent Dr. Howard Jack Peters Twp. School Dist. Superintendent of Schools 616 E. McMurray Road Peters Township McMurray, Pa. 15317 Mrs, Fannie S. Jefferson Senior Citizen Center Senior Citizen Washington, Pa. 15301 Mrs. Joan R. Jessen Alfred Lamo Robert M. Luzier Walter Marm 202 Lakeview Dr. League of Women Voters, McMurray, Pa. 15317 Peters Township Clarksville, Pa. 15322 United Mine Workers Luzier Sales & Service Student - California State Box 393 Richeyville, Pa. College -Owner of Busines D.A. 's Office Courthouse Washington, Pa. 15301 Chief County Detective f1 1 Rev. Bryan J. Cannon Church of the Covenant Presbyterian Minister Washington, Pa. 15301 MINUTE BOOK 527 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS L' P n Name James M. Meeks Alvin J. Oldham Mrs. Almeda Pryor J. Wendell Ramey Mrs, Reva Ruffalo Peter S. Snyder Rev. Igor R. Soroka Bruce Thomas Mrs. Sandra Thompson George Yaksic Roll call vote taken: Address 43 East Pike Street Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 E. Malden Drive California, Pa. 15419 Meldon Avenue Donora, Pa. 15033 Interest Represented Public Assistance Postmaster AFDC Mon Valley United Health Health Services 2nd & Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, Pa. 15022 1184 Wilmington Ave. AFDC Washington, Pa. 15301 R. D. #4 Public Assistance Finleyville, Pa. 15332 St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Donora, Pa. 15033 United Fund of Central Washington County 58 East Cherry Way Washington, Pa. 15301 1156 Findley Street Washington, Pa. 15301 17 Main Street Slovan, Pa. 15078 Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Priest - Russian Ort Public & Semi -Public Agencies AFDC AFDC (d) Mr. Anthony presented to the Board a contract between the County of Washington and Engelhardt -Powers and Associates, Inc, of Canonsburg for their approval. The purposes of this contract is to complete the mapping of the coal mining activity in the Pittsburgh Coal Seam throughout Washington County. Remarks: Mr. Capano: I recommend that this be executed by the Board of County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract between the County of Washington and Engelhardt -Powers and Associates, Inc, concerning the mappi of the coal mining activity in the Pittsburgh Coal Seam throughout Washington County be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 5048 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (e) A Supplemental Agreement for the Harmon Creek Work Plan re- garding the obligation to Site 481 was presented to the Board for approval. This is the agreement to modify terms, conditions, and stipulations of said Watershed Work Plan Agreement. Remarks: Mr. Capano: I recommend the approval of this Supplemental Agreement for Harmon Creek Site #481. above be approved. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (f) Mr. Anthony informed the Board that during the regular meeting of May 27, 1971, the Planning Commission was happy to learn of the intent of the Commissioners to reinstitute the Appalachian Regional Commission's Summer Intern Program for four (4) college students. The Planning Commission recommends that two (2) additional su-nmer interns be hired to participate, they are Miss Kathleen Grinage and Miss Sharon Brown of Washington, .Pa, above be approved. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the request as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen enteredthemeeting. (g) Mr. Anthony presented to the Board a contract between the County of Washington and the firm of Van Trump, Zeigler and Shane, Inc. This contract is designed to permit the firm of Van Trump, Zeigler and Shane to complete the inventory and evaluation of historical structures in Washington County as part of the Historical Preservation Study of the County Comprehensive Plan. The firm will also provide strict and close supervision of the six students to be hired as part of the Appalachian Regional Commission Summer Intern Program, who will be doing work associated with historical preservation. Remarks: Mr. Capano: I recommend that this be approved and executed by the Board of Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract as per above be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK &9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (h) An amendatory Contract to the original Work Plan Agreement for Harmon Creek Site #481 was presented to the Board for approval. This is not amending the whole contract, but is only in regard to Site #481. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract as per above be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Correspondence: Mr. Murphy Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of $72, 461. 75 under the Payments to Counties for Child Welfare Services Program. Chief Clerk informed the Board of two (2) checks in the amounts of $22, 399. 00 and $14, 656. 00 (total - $37, 055. 00) These funds represent the final Project 500 requisition from the State for the master plan and construction of parking and sanitary facilities at Mingo Creek Park. Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of $$31 #", 'for Senior Citizen Centers. Invoices: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following in- voices be approved for payment: 1. Donald E. York - Coal investigation of various parcels being acquired for park purposes. Invoice in the amount of $150. 00 is hereby approved. (approved by Michael George) (Parks & Recreation Account) Under date of May 11, 1971. 2. Gene P. Amanati - 13 appraisals in Washington County. Invoice in the amount of $650. 00 is hereby approved. (approved by Charles Bush) Under date � of May 24, 1971. Roll call vote taken: - + Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Authorization to Advertise: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the County Commissioners to advertise for bids for the purchase of nine (9) Pre -fabricated Picnic Shelters for Mingo Creek County Park. Said bids will be received in the office of the County Controller until 11:00 a. m. , Local Prevailing Time, Thursday, June 24, 1971, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. L BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 27, 1971, from James Butterworth addressed to Michael George thanking him for allowing their Indian Guide Tribe to camp at Mingo Creek Park on May 21st and 22nd. Mr. Anthony and Mr. Flynn left the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 25, 1971, from the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation requesting payment of the third payment of the 1971 grant for the Protective Services Program in the, amount of $7, 204.,25. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the request of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anthony and Mr. Flynn re-entered the meeting. Mr. Elish entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 28, 1971, from Miss Louise Abel, Executive Director, Child Welfare Services, requesting permission for six (6) caseworkers and the director to attend a Dedication Program being held by the Mon - Valley Community Health Center, Monessen, Pa. Miss Abel also requested permission for Miss Jane Scrip to attend a continuing education course being held by the West Virginia University of Social Work from July 12th to July 14th at Mont Chateau Lodge, Morgantown, West Virginia and for Mr. Robert Majcher to attend the second course from July 15th to Ju 17th and July 29th to July 31st at West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia. approved: Moved by Mr. Mazza,seconded by Mr. Flynn that the above request be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 12, 1971, from Thomas E. Petrus, Borough Secretary, Borough of Donora requesting the Commissioners to allot $10, 000. 00 to the original grant made last year towards the Third Street Bridge Project. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we table this for the time being. F MINUTE BOOK 1 523 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS C� 1 Chief Clerk read correspondence from the Washington County Commissio- ners directed to Mr. James Mifflin, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in regard to the roads in Mingo Creek County Park. Letter stated that the stability of these roads cannot withstand the present traffic, which will increase, and recommended that his department undertake a study and improve these roads to handle present and projected traffic. Letter further stated that the specific sections of road referred to, namely - L. R. 62032 beginning at junction of L. R. 62061 east. to junction of L. R: 42014 a distance of app. 3. 8 miles, and L. R. 62055 beginning at junction of Route 136 north to junction of L. R. 62032 a distance of app. .8 of a mile. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of May 25, 1971, from Mrs. Charlotte K. Lane, Executive Director, Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency thanking the Commissioners for designating the WAG Bike Tours as official Washington County Bike Routes. Correspondence also stated that WAG i-s having their second annual Bike Tour of June -26 and 27, 1971, starting from the Ramada Inn at 9:00 A. M. , both days, and invited the Washington County Commissioners to participate by saying a few words at the kick-off on Saturday morning at 9:00 A. M. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute a Permit for construction and maintenance of a dam across Ward Run, in Hanover Township, Washington i'Couiity. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Mr. Flynn Mr. Flynn read correspondence under date of June 2, 1971, from F. D. Whalen, Deputy County Controller stating that we currently have the following short term investments on the Liquid Fuels Account as Certificates of Deposit with Pittsburgh National Bank: $150, 000. 00 matures June 4, 1971 $100, 000. 00 matures June 7, 1971 $100, 000. 00 matures June 17, 1971 Mr. Whalen suggested that we please advise him if re -investments' are possible at this time in view of the latest correspondence received from the Department of Community Affairs which stated that the incumbranccs for Liquid Fuels Funds were not assigned CAA numbers. Mr. Flynn stated that he is not certain what these CAA numbers are due to the fact that they have never been used in the past. W2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we authorize the Controller to let these investments matu and that we deposit them in the Liquid Fuels Account. Moved by Mr. Mazza, secolded by Mr. Flynn, that the Controller be authorized to let the above mentioned investments mp.ture and that they be deposited in the Liquid Fuels Account. Roll call vote taken: Mr., Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn Ye,s. . Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Capano Boiler Contract - Women's Horne Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, be authorized to execute the contract agreement between Carl J. Bonidie, Inc., and the Commissioners of Washington County for the boiler plant altera- tions for the Washington County Home for Aged Women. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Contract - Michael Baker Jr. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to sign an Engineering Contract with Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. to reconstruct the existing Jefferson Avenue Bridge No. 33, which spans over Chartiers Creek in Canonsburg, Pa. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Contract - Mon Valley Day Care Services: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to execute an Agreement between the Department of Public Welfare and the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, for Day Care Services which is sub contract to the Mon Valley United Health Services in the, total amount of $90, 410. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Lease: Moved by Mx. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving a lease for the Washington -Green County Mental Health and Retardation Clinic at 21 East Wheeling Street. This is for the entire second floor of the building; 25 offices and 4 restrooms at a monthly rental of $1, 250. 00 for a term of 5 years.