HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 15 - 4-11-1968 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B❑❑K 91
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
I L �
of intent have been forwarded to said Department as requested and the Board expressed
concern over the lack of progress and the delay with regard to the funds for the new
county home and hospital.
Reappointment:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Michael R.
Flynn be reappointed as the Washington County Commissioner Member of the Wheeling
Creek Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Commission, replacing Commissioner
Bevec.
Remarks: Commissioner Bevec was appointed to serve temporarily in place of
Mr. Flynn during his absence as a result of illness.
adjourn.
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
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
NO. 15
CHIEF CLERK
, 1968
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 11, 1968
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present
being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Mr. Kyle Riggs of the Redevelop-
ment Authority, Mr. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission,
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 7f there were any corrections, additions or omis -
sions to Minute No. 14, each Commissioner having received a copy.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
approved, as read.
Old Business:
COUNTY AID:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 14 be
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
None.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that May 10, 1968, be
designated as the cut-off date for municipalities to make application for County Aid (Liquid
Fuels); allocations to be based upon 75 per cent of the regular formula (60 per cent mileage
and 40 per cent population).
Remarks: In comparison to the year 1967, the 25 per cent reduction amounts to
approximately $30, 000 less in allocations to the various municipalities.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY: -
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following
Proclamation be adopted.
PROCLAMATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY - APRIL 19, 1968
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Legislature by Act No. 22 of 1965
gave recognition to the importance of local government
in our Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Our country and its system of government depends upon
active and creative local governments for strength and
vitality in defining and achieving a national purpose; and
WHEREAS, It is the primary responsibility of local government to
build livable communities for people in order that they
might work in security, play in peace, and raise their
families in happiness; and
WHEREAS, All citizens should be encouraged to learn about the
functions and to participate wherever possible in the
affairs of local governments; and
WHEREAS, April 19th has been set aside as LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DAY throughout Pennsylvania;
NOW THEREFORE, The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Washington County
hereby proclaim April 19, 1968, as LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY
and call upon all citizens to cooperate in recognition of this ob -
servance.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HAND AND SEAL at Washington, Pennsylvania, this llth day of
April, 1968
1
1
MINUTE BOOK 93
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
1
ATTEST:
F. William Kittridge
Chief Clerk
(SEAL)
Michael R. Flynn
John P. Bevec
John Mazza
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 following
list of proposed changes in polling places together with the reasons for change and any
increases in rentals, etc. for the coming Primary Election, April 23, 1968, receive pre-
liminary approval and that Thursday, April 11, 1968, at 11:00 a. m. , be set as the time for
final approval and/or hearings on the changes if any.
North Bethlehem 2nd From: Union Hall, Ontario
Former rental - $15. 00
Reason - not useable
To: Nichols School,, Ontario (owner
William Stout)
Rental - $15. 00
Donora 2nd From: Noboli Service Station, Donora, Pa.
Former rental - $17. 50
Reason - not useable
To: Res. Mrs. Louis Suppo,
512 McCrea Avenue
Donora, Pa.
Rental - $20. 00
Fallowfield 1st From: Joseph M. Dzik - R. D. 2, Coyle -
Curtin Road
Former rental - $25. 00
Reason - home sold
To: Melvin's Store, Coyle -Curtin Road
Monongahela, Pa.
Rental - $35. 00
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence received from E. M. Lheureau, Jr., Chief
Assessor, in re: Veterans' Exemption in accordance with Amendment to Article IX,
f
Section 1, of the constitution of Pennsylvania, for the tax year of 1968:
IL°
94 MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
APPLICANTS:
Matesic, John George
Invalid 10 HK 100
100.
J
R. D. #3
1 sty br hse - gar
4,320.
Burgettstown, Pa.
Lot 175
150.
Smith Township
57-3-82 DB 1070-139
4,470.
1000/0
Bedillion, Walter K. & Betty
Invalid 10 HK 10
110.
541 Franklin Farm Road
1 sty dbl br hse-gar
4,350.
Washington, Pennsylvania
Lot 6
600.
North Franklin Township
51-2-695 DB 758-190
4,950.
100%
Dzikowski, Edward
Invalid 10 HK 100
110.
108 Fourth Street
1 sty br hse - gar
2,100.
Houston, Pa.
Lot 13
300.
Chartiers Township
17-16-396 DB 898-465
2,400.
100%
Vecho, William P. & Josephine
Invalid 10 HK 100
110.
726 East Main Street
1 sty blk gar - apt
900.
Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Pt lot
40.
Monongahela 1st Ward
42-34-2 DB 1075-408
940.
100%
Chopp, Anthony A.
Invalid 10 HK 100
110.
R. D. #4
2 sty fr hse - bldgs
2,420.
Washington, Pa.
16 acres surface
480.
Amwell Township
2-9-15 DB 716-272
2,900.
100%
Chief Assessor has on file applications for exemption from the payment of county taxes on
certain real property in accordance with Amendment to article IX, Section 1, of the Consti-
tution of g'ennsylvania, for the tax year of 1968, on the above described properties of the
above named veterans.
Each of the veterans, having been duly sworn, doth repose and say that he is a citizen and
a resident of Pennsylvania, and he resides in and occupies the residence for which he seeks
exemption from real estate taxes, that his physical condition has not changed but remains th
same as stated on his application for exemption from payment of certain real property taxes
in accordance with Amendment to Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
They further doth despose and say that the statements on their application, voluntarily made
by the applicant, are true, in substance and fact.
Chief Assessor has made investigation of the above applicants and has found that each is
qualified for exemption according to law. Therefore, he suggests that the Board adopt the
following:
WHEREAS, the State Veterans Commission, after investigation, has determined the above
named persons, from the standpoint of need, to be entitled to exemption under the provisions
of the 1961 amendment to Article IX, Section 1, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and
WHEREAS, the Washington County Chief Assessor has made investigation and determined
that the above named met the requirements set by this Board and are eligible for tax exemp-
tion for the properties indicated as being assessed in their names.
Now, Therefore, upon motion of Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, and agreed to by
Mr. Flynn, the above applicants, in accordance with the provisions of the Amendment to the
Constitution recited aforesaid, are hereby exempt from the County Taxes assessed against
them for the property indicated opposite their names, to the extent of percentage indicated.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of April 5, 1968, from A. B. Kenney, Chairman of
the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, requested that the County of
Washington remit to the Commission as early as feasible in the month of May, the sum of
$4, 273. 00 as the County's second payment toward its share of the Commission's estimated
expenses during the current year.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
95
1
1
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the second
installment in the amount of $4, 273. 00 due the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Plan -
ning Commission for the year 1968, be approved for payment; check to be made payable
to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission and mailed to: 564 Forbes
Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Riggs of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority,
presented a resolution concerning the Donora Riverfront Area in the Borough of Donora, to
the Board for review and approval.
Mr. Gillespie of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation, entered the meet-
ing.
In review, Mr. Riggs outlined the plans involving the application for
Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form BCD-4, in the amount of $30, 000 from the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania, with regard to the Riverfront Renewal Feasibility Study Area;
Solicitor Capano reviewed the submitted resolution and recommended its adoption.
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resolution
authorizing the Washington County Redevelopment Authority to file the Application for
Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form BCD-4, for a grant in the amount of $30, 000, in
order to further the redevelopment program in the Borough of Donora, be adopted; and that
the Chief Clerk be authorized to certify that the resolution has been adopted.
Remarks: Similar resolutions have been adopted by the Planning Commission
of the Borough of Donora and Donora Borough Council; note was made that the Washington
County Planning Commission was not required to adopt a resolution; however, said Com -
mission is aware of some of the outlined planning.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cromwell presented two resolutions to the Board for review and
approval pertaining to Ten Mile Creek County Park and Mingo Creek County Park, in re:
the $500 Million Conservation and Reclamation Program which provides that the Common -
wealth of Pennsylvania will make assistance grants in the amount of fifty percent of project
development cost for recreation facilities in county and regional parks; requested grants
being $27, 155. 00 for Ten Mile Creek Park to cover expenses namely, riprapping of stream
bank, a boat dock, boat trailer/parking area, picnic shelter, parking lot, attendant's
'+ MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
shelter, first aid room, playground equipment and other; Mr. Cromwell made note that the
County would match the grants with an equal sum, which money has been included in the
capital improvements program; the requested grant for Mingo Creek Park in the amount of
$26, 844. 00 will be used for the installation of five (5) sanitary facilities and five (5) park-
ing areas.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resolution
approving the filing of Application for Assistance under the $500 Million Conservation and
Reclamation Program, in the amount of $27, 155. 00 with regard to Ten Mile Creek County
Park, and the resolution approving the filing of Application for Assistance under the $500
Million Conservation and Reclamation Program, in the amount of $26, 844. 00 with regard to
Mingo Creek County Park, be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized
to execute the necessary papers.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman commended Mr. Cromwell on the prepared report by the
Washington County Planning Commission on the county's proposed six -year highway pr
which was presented by Mr. Cromwell to the Pennsylvania Highway Commission at a recent
hearing, listing the Mon Valley Expressway for top priority; in reporting briefly on the he
ing, Mr. Cromwell stated that it was very well attended.
Mr. Whalen reported:
$50, 000 surcharge - their office (County Controller) had been scheduled to go to Court on
Monday, April 15, 1968, but they had received another Court Order that delay had been
requested by the Bonding Company for former Treasurer Stuart, to permit the auditors to
complete their auditing of the records; they are now scheduled to appear April 24, 1968;
county financial status - $650, 000 has been borrowed to date; net balances to date -
approximately $225, 000.
Mr. Mazza reported that Mr. Charles A. Gillespie, executive direc -
for of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation, had been appointed Chairman
of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Health Planning Corporation.
adjourn.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
J. 1968
E
n
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK