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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 189 - 10-28-1971 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BD®K 171 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, A. V. CAPANO, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 1 of County Commissioners is now in the process of adopting the 1972 budget and that when said budget is finalized, the Board may withdraw said $20, 000 commitment for said project. Moved by Mr.. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED 1971 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK Minute No. 189 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 28, 1971 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following m bers being present: Commissioners Capano and Flynn. Also present being: Assistant County Solicitor Carson; Mr. Jack Merdian - WJPA; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Budinger of The Observer -Reporter; Deputy Controller Whalen; Public In- formation Officer Huber; and Joe Judish. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Capano - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 188, each Commissioner having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 188 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business - None Reports - None Correspondence - Mrs. Cianelli acting in place of Chief Clerk Murphy Mrs. Cianelli informed the Board of the following checks received from the De- partment of Public Welfare: (a) Check in the amount of $2, 053.75 - Program Development - Services for the Aging. (b) Checks in the amounts of $1, 848. 68 and.$2, 235. 58 ( August and July, 1971, respectively) - Contract #744 - Child Welfare Service Agreement - Payment for Child Care in Foster Homes or Child Care Institutions and also Services to Children who are eligible for Public Assistance. 672 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, A. V. CAPANO, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following bills be approved for payment: (a) John B, Bruno, 65 Campbell -Avenue, Washington, Pa, - $6, 590.00 - Estimate #2, Work completed at County Jail - Bill approved by Anthony Bevec and James O. Roupe (Crime Commission monies). (b) Carl G. Baker and Associates, P. O. Box 111, Rochester, Pa. - $1, 7 55.47, Invoice #57828 - Progress billing for Architectural Engineering Services in con- nection with new Boiler for Washington County Home for Aged Men. (c) Carl G. Baker and Associates, P. O. Box 111, Rochester, Pa. - $4, 262.70, Invoice #57851 - Engineering services rendered for design of new boiler for Home for Aged Women and Architectural and Engineering Services rendered in preparing studies and recommendations for renovations to the Courthouse and renovations to the Heating Plant for the Courthouse and Jail. (d) Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., P. O. Box 111, Rochester, Pa. - $9, 921. 89, Invoice #57793 - In -Depth Bridge Inspection - Washington County Timber Bridges, Liquid Fuels monies. Work completed for the month of September, 1971. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Cianelli read correspondence under date of October 26, 1971, from Ned H. Stokes - Director of Environmental Coordination - Carl G. Baker and Associates - Subject: Washington County Home for Aged Men - Boiler Plant. Said correspondence attached a copy of Blu-Flame Burners, Inc. Is quotation, dated October 23, 1971, for replacing the boiler feed pump at said building. Said correspondence advised the Board that Carl G. Baker and Associatf had reviewed the application of the existing condensate pump and find that it will only allow the new boiler to operate to 30 psig steam pressure. Said correspondence stated that since it is advisable to provide 100 psig to the laundry equipment for maximum efficiency and production, and it is necessary to hand feed make-up water to the boiler through the injector when the boil is operated above 30 psig, said Carl G. Baker and Associates is recommending this new pump obtain fully authomatic operation. Said correspondence further stated that it is the opinion of said Carl G. Baker and Associates that the quotation in the amount of $2, 190.00 is reason- able and suggests that the County Commissioners contact Blu-Flame Burners, Inc., and con- tract with them for the installation of the duplex unit. Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that a new pump be purchased for Boiler Plant at the Washington County Home for Aged Men in the amount of $2, 190.00 as recommended by Carl G. Baker and Associates. I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Cianelli read copy of correspondence under date of October 20, 1971, from C. A. Williamson - Operations Officer - State Council of Civil Defense - directed to Mrs. u 1 Draper - Administrative Assistant - Washington County Civil Defense. Said correspondence MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, A. V. CAPANO, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 acknowledged Mrs. Draper's letter of October 19 which advised said Council of the recommen- dation of the Washington County Board of Commissioners to have Mr. Michael R. Flynn serve as Acting Director for Washington County Civil Defense. Said correspondence advised that records maintained in said Headquarters have been altered to reflect the Board of Commissione recommendation. Said correspondence stated that Commonwealth procedure relating to the appointment of -County and Local Civil Defense Directors prohibits the formal appointment of individuals recommended to serve in an "Acting" capacity. However, said Council recognizes Acting Directors and have authorized them to execute, for and on behalf of the political sub- divisions, all agreements, applications, certificates, claims and other required documents re- lating to Federal and State civil defense programs. Said correspondence further advised that this authority remains in full force and effect for a period of ninety (90) days, or until such time as the Acting Director's status changes, whichever date is earlier. Said correspondence stated that written official notice of change in status of the position of Director must be provided:the State Council of Civil Defense. Mrs. Cianelli read correspondence under date of October 21, 1971, from C. Victor Funk - Program Specialist on Watersheds - State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Said correspondence forwarded a fully executed copy of the small watershed agreement between the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the Washington County Commissioners in the amount of $6, 000. Said correspondence stated that said funds shall be used in fulfilling the Board of Washington County Commissioners' obligation as a local sponsor of the Harmon Creek Watershed project. Said correspondence noted that said agreement will expire June 30, 1072, and all documentation to support a claim must be submitted prior to that dat e. Mrs. Cianelli read correspondence under date of October.19, 1971, from Wayne C. Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland. Said correspondence advised the Board that Mr. Johnson was engaged in his Senior Field Work Course at California State College this past summer and that he chose to do this related work in his field of Recreation and Park Administration at Creek County Park. Said correspondence congratulated the Commissioners on the excellent facility they have provided to the citizens of Washington County and on the fine job.they are and to bring to their attention one small part of operation that is indeed an asset to their over-all program. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that we send a copy of this letter to Mr. Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation. Mrs. Cianelli read correspondence under date of October 15, 1971, from Walter:N. Peechatka - Executive Secretary - Department of Forests and Waters. Said correspondence stated that On January 1, 1972, the terms of one farmer member - Lee Adamson - and one urba member - Paul Onopiuk - will expire as directors of our county soil and water conservation dis 0 trict. The term of our county commissioner member also expires on that date. Said corre 674 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, A. V. CAPANO, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS dence gave a procedure that should be followed in filling said vacancies and notification of our action should be given no later than December 15. Mr. Flynn: We have complied with this _request. New Business - Mr. Flynn Chairman informed the Board and all those present that the Courthouse will be closed on Election Day, November 2, 1971, but the Election Office will be opened. Mr. Anthony Bevec entered the meeting. Change in Polling Places Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following changes in p places as submitted by Joseph Muscaro - Director of Elections - be approved. PRECINCT RENTAL REASON FOR CHANGE CANTON 5th. From: Wolfdale School $ 5.00 No longer available To: Ferralli's Magistrate Office, Jeff. Ave., Ext. .00 EAST WASHINGTON 2nd. New Precinct: To: Scout Bldg., Rear of First Christian Church 615 E. Beau St. $35.00 MIDWAY. From: Fire Dept. Bldg. $ 6.00 No longer available To: Midway Grade School Midway, Pa. $10.00 NORTH CHARLEROI 2nd. From: Joseph Kalmas Barber Shop $30. 00 No longer available To: Fire Hall, Lock #4 Arabella & Orange Sts. i $30, 00 SMITH 2nd. From: St. Ann's Catholic Church $25.00 Not available for Nov. 2, 1971 (only) To: V. F. W. Building Bulger, Pa. $25.00 WEST FINLEY 1st. From: G. L. Tilton Store Room $12. 00 No longer available To: Fire Department Burnsville $15.00 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 1 1 1 Motion carried unanimously. ki1WUTEr BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, A V. CAPANO, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 75 u itor - Attorney Carson Assistant County Solicitor Carson presented two (2) Tax Refunds to the Board for consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office be lauthorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real testate tax; said refunds having been approved by the Assistant County Solicitor. F 1. IN RE: Ernies Esquire Inc., Peters Township Request for refund has been made in re the above -named tax account. Tax in the amount of $1, 026. 00 net was paid on assessed valuation of $60, 000 on July 1, 1971. Court Order #443 March term,- 1971 reduced asses sed valuation to $51, 750 and net tax to $884. 92, making a refund due of $141.08. Kindly forward refund check in the amount of $141.08 to ERNIES ESQUIRE INC., 605 N. Washington Rd., McMurray, Pa. 15317. 2. IN RE: Warne, J. H. (Cousins, J. R. & A.) North Franklin Township Request for refund has been made in re the above -named tax account. Tax in the amount of $8. 55 net was paid on July 1, 1971 and payment was duplicated on the same date by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Washington. Kindly forward refund check in the amount of $8. 55 to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, 77 South Main St., Washington, Pa. 15301. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant County Solicitor Carson presented to the Board for their consideration land approval an Agreement to Settle Condemnation in conjunction with Project Number A-209, Cross Creek County Park, Parcel Number C -16 for the property of James D. Brezinski, to- lgether with his wife, Virginia Brezinski, of R. D. #2, Avella, Washington County, Pennsylvani- land together with Laura Brezinski, better known as Laura Brzezinski, widow, of Washington lCounty, Pa. Moved by Mr. Capano, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Washington County Com- Imissioners be authorized to sign said Agreement to Settle Condemnation as per above subject to la conference with County Solicitor Porter in regard to paragraph:two (2) of said Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant County Solicitor Carson presented to the Board a Petition for Approval lof Purchase of Real Estate in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation - Mingo Creek Expansion - Washington County, By Board of County Commissioners. (a) IN RE: Acquisition of real estate of Naomi R. Barney, Widow, in Nottingham Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, By Washington County, Penna. (ME- ).