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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 3 - 1-11-1968 - COMMISSIONER8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS NO. 3 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 11, 1968 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the follow- ing members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present be- ing: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Messrs. Hall, Roney and Sicchi- tano from the Tax Assessment Office (Members of the Board of Assessment and Revi - sion of Taxes), Public Information Officer Huber and Reporter Robertson. 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. 2, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 2 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None. Special Order of Business: Official Appointment of the Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes - former members retained through the Salary Board re - organization meeting that all employees remain status quo on a temporary basis until further notice. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following persons be appointed as members of the Washington County Board of Assessment and Re- vision of Taxes: James Hall, Chairman Frank C. Roney B. A. Sicchitano; and that E. M. Lheureau, Jr., be appointed as the Chief Assessor for the County of Washington. Remarks: The above appointed Board must file Loyalty Oaths in the Office of the Prothonotary, and also an Oath of Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 1 'J r� Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 9 BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman administered the oaths to the re -appointed members of the Washington County Board of Assessment and Revisions of Taxes, after which they left the meeting. Regular Order of Business continued: Resignations: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following resignations as submitted by various employees, be accepted. Department of Parks and Recreation: Sandra Marcott Washington County Home and Hospital for Men: Appointments: Granville Cohenour Larry Crawford Roll call vote taken: effective January 19, 1968 effective January 2, 1968 (due to dismissal) effective January 3, 1968 Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the following persons be appointed at the Courthouse as indicated opposite their names; effective date also indi- cated opposite their names. (replacements) Jesse Harvey, Boiler Room Benjamin W. Bell, Watchman Arthur J. Wise, Boiler Room Roll call vote taken: effective December 30, 1967 effective January 10, 1968 effective January 6, 1968 Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following temporary employees at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be transferred to the regular list of employees; this action to be effective January 1, 1968. (replacements) Violet Riser, Attendant I Freda Tulock, Licensed Practical Nurse Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following persons be appointed at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, as indicated opposite their names; effective date also indicated opposite their names. Paul Leslie Tarr, Orderly (replacement) effective January 8, 1968 10 MINUTE BOOK BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ....ws�� MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ' 7� Constance Margerum, Nurse's Aide effective January 10, 1968 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 printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots, and election supplies, required for the con - duct of the General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, April 23, 1968, and the delivering of ballot boxes with election supplies to the judges of election for the one hundred and ninety- seven (197) precincts. Bids to be received by the County Controller in his Office in the Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, February 1, 1968, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Letter under date of January 8, 1968, from Adolph L. Zeman, Esq. , Special Counsel, notified the Board that the Canonsburg -Houston Joint Authority had been contacted and the proposed Easement and Release of Damages had been submitted to said Authority. Letter made note that Attorney Zeman was in receipt of a letter from Morris Knowles Incorporated, Engineers for the Canonsburg -Houston Joint Authority, which causes him considerable concern, because of their requirements which indicate that substantial changes will have to be made by the Corps of Army Engineers; and because of the sub - stantial cost involved in making such changes; a copy of the letter from Morris Knowles was enclosed for information and study. Special Counsel is also contacting Mr. Moran of the Corps of Army Engineers, acquainting him with the receipt of the letter, for such action or comment as he may care to make. Mr. Bevec made note that the Borough of Canonsburg had scheduled a meeting to include the Engineer, Corp of Engineers and representatives of Morris Knowles Inc., and he was of the understanding the Board of County Commissioners, however, the Commissioners did not receive any official notice; the Board made note that County Sur - veyor Yuhas and/or Special Counsel should be in attendance at this meeting. Mr. Yuhas n Also made note that he would get in touch with Mr. Zeman to secure copies of all the necessary material and information concerning the Canonsburg -Houston reach of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, in order to have a complete file for his use and reference. MINUTE BOOK it BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, dOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS n L Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting. Budget Request: a) Letter under date of January 8, 1968 from Charles A. Gillespie, Executive Director, Washington Greene Community Action Corporation, requested the first quarterly allotment for the year 1968, in the amount of $2, 500. 00. Letter made note that these funds are to be used to help support the various activities of said Corporation, which include the Neighborhood Youth Corps, Head Start, a Work Experience Program, and others. b) Letter under date of January 4, 1968 from Ed Woods, County Agri - cultural Agent, Cooperative Extension Service, requested an allotment in the amount of $ 5, 000. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the first quarter allotment for the year 1968 in the amount of $2, 500. 00 to the Washington Greene Community Action Corporation and an allotment in the amount of $5, 000. 00 to the Washington County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Association for the year 1968, be approved for payment. Letter under date of January 9, 1968, from William C. Porter, Esq. Borough Solicitor, in behalf of the Borough of West Brownsville, formally requested that the 1967 county aid allowance in the amount of $500. 00 to said Borough, be carried over to, and paid in 1968; the work for which this money was to be used was actually contracted for in 1967, but the contractor was unable to get to the job before the end of the year. It was therefore no fault of the Borough that the fund was not used in the year for which it was allocated. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the payment to the Borough of West Brownsville, in the amount of $500, 00 be delayed until 1968. Remarks: - Mr. Bevec: This is a carry over. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of January 3, 1968, from Dave Moore, Washington Sportsmen's Association, and speaking for the membership, requested that a meeting be arranged by the Commissioners to be held at the Club any evening it is convenient to dis - cuss the status of said Association purchasing ground from the County. 12 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman suggested that the Association be informed that the Board of Commissioners would be glad to attend a meeting with them to discuss the matter. Chairman stated that Friday, January 12, 1968, at 3: 30 p.m., would be a historical moment in the history of the County of Washington; this being the date that Harold V. Fergus will be sworn in as the fourth Common Pleas judge. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Courthouse closing be scheduled for 3: 00 p. m. on Friday, January 12, 1968; said closing t ime will enable interested persons to attend the historic cermony. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carded unanimously. Chairman stated that Commissioner Mazza has just completed two (2) three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the 4-H Development Fund and under their rules and regulations, he cannot succeed himself. Moved by Mr. Flynn, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that John P. Bevec be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the 4-H Development Fund, for a period of three years.. This action to be effective January 1, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Abstained; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Washington -Greene County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Appointments; Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following persons be appointed as members of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health and Men - tal Retardation Board; said appointments to be effective January 1, 1968 and for the term in- dicated opposite their names. (the reappointed members I one-year terms having expired.) NAME AND ADDRESS PROFESSION AND COUNTY TERM Reverend Francis Blair Minister (reappointment) 3-year 412 Lincoln Avenue Washington County Charleroi, Pennsylvania Mrs. Elizabeth Frye Nursing (reappointment) 3-Year 1256 County Club Road Washington County Monongahela, Pennsylvania Mr. Herman Gugliotta County Commissioner (reappointment) 3-Year County Office Building Greene County Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Mr. John Bevec County Commissioner (reappointment 173 Alexander Avenue Washington County Strabane, Pennsylvania Remarks. The above appointments require joint action. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Abstained; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. MINUTE BOOK 13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS d n Note was made that Miss Marie Kelly, 988 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania, of the Mon Valley Catholic Service, Washington County, whose one-year term had expired, will not be able to serve another term, therefore, Joseph A. Zeffiro has been recommended to fill the vacancy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following person be appointed as a member of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health and Mental Re- tardation Board; said appointment to be effective January 1, 1968 for a term of three years. NAME AND ADDRESS PROFESSION AND COUNTY TERM Joseph A. Zeffiro Social Worker (D. P. A.) 3 - year 82 McKean Avenue Washington County Donora, Pennsylvania Remarks -Mr. Bevec: These appointments have to be in accordance with the regulations set up and the statuate; this is a Social Worker filling another position as a Social Worker. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen reviewed the financial status of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program and recommended that the sum of $5000 be trans- ferred from the General Fund to meet the general expenses. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the sum of $5000 be transferred from the General Fund to the Washington -Greene County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Account. Remarks: Mr. Bevec discussed briefly the anticipated funds under planning, and anticipated expenses regarding necessary personnel, once a clinic is established in the County. Solicitor: approval. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano presented a resolution to the Board for consideration and Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resolution designating the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation, pursuant to the pro - visions of Public Law 90-222, as the Community Action Agency for Washington County, be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 14 MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY C❑MMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. The above resolution was read in full by the Solicitor and a copy is on file in the 1968 File Folder (Resolutions), in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Mr. Capano read letter under date of January 5, 1968, from Marion Mohan, Regional Supervisor, Bureau of Family and Child Welfare, to Miss Louise Abel, Acting Director of Washington County Child Welfare Services - re: advising that on January 15, 1968, the approval of her agency to use the relinquishment and abandonment provisions of Sections 1.1 and 1. 2 of the Adoption Act will expire; the Field Representative in Pitts - burgh must receive notification within ten days of receipt of the letter if Mis s Abel wishes her agency to be re-evaluated for continued approval. Mr. Capano recommended that Miss Abel be authorized to make such a request. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded,by Mr. Bevec, that the Acting Director of Washington County Child Welfare Services be authorized to notify Mrs. Elizabeth Welton, Field Representative, 1004 State Office Building, 300 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania 15222, that said Services would like to be re-evaluated for continued approval to use the relinquishment and abandonment provisions of Sections 1. 1 and 1. 2 of the Adoption Act. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Board, Solicitor and County Surveyor, reviewed an engineering agreement between the County of Washington and Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., as the con - sulting engineers regarding the extension of the Airport runway. Matter of record: The following persons were in attendance at a meeting held on January 8, 1968 at 11:00 a. m. , at the Courthouse to discuss the extension of the Runway at the Wash- ington County Airport: Washington County Commissioners: Michael R. Flynn, Chairman John P. Bevec John Mazza Jim Opatrny - Federal Aviation Administration Wilburn Morton, Jr. - Federal Aviation Administration Bob Swartz - Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission Donald W. Bertram - Michael Baker, Jr. - Engineering Firm A. V. Capano, Solicitor John Yuhas, County Surveyor The following persons were in attendance of a. meeting held on December 20, 1967, at 9:30 a. m. at Arden Downs Industrial Park to discuss the proposed access road through the above mentioned park and to make application for Appalachia Funds for con - struction of said road: MINUTE Boo A,., 15 I' � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Frank Jones - Pennsylvania Department of Highways John Sokol - Pennsylvania Department of Highways Keery McAmbley - Redevelopment Authority Herb Edwards - Redevelopment Authority Bob Sperring - Chamber of Commerce August Englehardt - Englehardt & Powers Engineering Firm John Yuhas - County Engineer Mr. Mazza: Do you find the Contract to be in order Mr. Capano? Mr. Capano: This is a standard form for that type of service. During the review of the agreement, note was made that a resident in - spections, if the services of the County Engineer are utilized, it willhave a great deal of money. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the County of Washing- ton enter into a contract with Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., Rochester Borough, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, as the Consulting Engineers for the estension of the Runway at the Washington County Airport. Remarks: - Mr. Bevec: I seconded the above motion on the basis that it is a hazard that is being corrected. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Yuhas: Prior to any construction, I think the Commissioners, should meet with myself, the Solicitor and Engineer and strike out what we are going to do and what we are not going to do. Chief Clerk presented the following information on an Evening Real Estate Educational Program: Registration - January 18, 1968, 6:00-8:00 p. m. at Trinity High School. Fee is $40. 00 for each 16 week course and partial payment is due upon registration. Textbook cost is approximately $9. 00. The following classes will meet Tuesdays, beginning February 6, 1968: Real Estate Administration & Management 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Real Estate Appraising 8:00 - 10:09 p.m. Mr. Kittridge: There are five (5) field assessors Mr. Bevec: I am very much in favor of them going to school. Mr. Mazza: I certainly agree with Commissioner Bevec. Mr. Flynn: You can't demand that they go to school. Mr. Bevec: Let's offer them the course. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the program of training at Trinity High School be approved for those participants at the expense of the County; costs to include Registration, mileage one way and text books. Mr. Bevec: We are going to ask the field assessors to go. Mr. Flynn: You can't compel them to go. Roll call vote taken: