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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 16 - 4-18-1968 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 97 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS NO. 16 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 18, 1968 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the fol- lowing members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, County Surveyor Yuhas, Mr. Kyle Riggs of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, 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. 15, each Commissioner having received a copy. approved, as read. Old Business: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 15 be Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk reported that a letter had been sent to the West Penn Power Company from the Board of Commissioners concerning the relocation of their facilities in connection with the Canonsburg -Houston Reach of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project; a copy of the letter was also forwarded to Special Counsel Zeman. -- Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting. Resignation: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resignation as submitted by Rita A. McVicker, Clerk in the Tax Assessment Office, be accepted; this action to be effective April 11, 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 following employees at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be placed on the regular pay- roll (transferred from temporary to permanent status); this action to be effective April 8, 98 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTā¯‘N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Bessie Moses, Registered Nurse Virginia Napolitano, Attendant I Ione Hunter, Matron Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, entered the meeting. Appointment: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Gloria Jo Gallo be appointed as a Stenographer in the Office of the County Commissioners; this action to be effective April 15, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Riggs of the Redevelopment Authority, presented a resolution concerning the Canonsburg Central Neighborhood Renewal Project, Borough of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to the Board for review and approval; in review; Mr. Riggs outlined the plans involving the application for Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form BCD-4, for a grant in the amount of $146, 360 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reviewed the national credit requirements with regard to various grants and also informed the Board that this Project is the former (GNRP) General Neighborhood Renewal Project during a review of a submitted map showing the area involved. Chairman: Has this been approved by the Planning Commission of the Borough of Canonsburg and Borough Council? Mr. Riggs: Yes. adoption. Solicitor reviewed the submitted resolution and recommended its Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resolution authorizing the Washington County Redevelopment Authority to file the Application for Re - development Assistance Grant, Form BCD-4, for a grant in the amount of $146, 630, in order to further the redevelopment program in the Borough of Canonsburg, known as the Canonsburg Central Neighborhood Renewal Project, be approved; and that the Chief Clerk be authorized to certify that the resolution has been adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously MINUTE BOOK 99 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N 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. Chief Clerk presented Invoice No. 48067, in the amount of $350. 64 as submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , for partial billing in re: Project No. 09-34-043- 04 with regard to the engineering services for revision to the airport master plan and billed in accordance with Article I-D and Article III-D of the engineering agreement dated Jan - uary 11, 1968. Mr. Yuhas: They haven't furnished us a copy, so I suggest that you hold it. Said invoice will be held in abeyance. Chief Clerk read letter under date of April 16, 1968, from H. E. Cardoni, Assistant General Counsel, The General State Authority, subject being Project No G. S.A. 964-8, National Guary Army, Washington, Pennsylvania, that enclosed two (2) right of way deeds concerning certain tracts of land located at the Washington County Air - port; said deeds were reviewed by the Board, Mr. Yuhas and Mr. Capano. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of Com missioners, County of Washington, accept the executed deed of right of way, which trans - fers a right of way from the General State Authority to the Washington County Commissione said right of way will be used by the County for a new water line to their buildings at the airport and described as follows: BEGINNING at a pipe by a corner post at a corner comml to the General State Authority, Sarah Rebecca Clark and George Bedillion; thenc4outh 730 24' West a distance of 10. 0' to a point; thence N. 140 35' 40" E. a distance of 10. 36" to a point; thence parallel to land of George Bedillion, N. 470 20' E. a distance of 182. 46' to a point on line of the Washington Airport; thence along same S. 56' 30' East a distance of 10. 30" to a pipe; said pipe being the northern corner of land of George Bedillion and thence along the same S. 470 201W. a distance of 184. 65' to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 0. 043 acres, more or less. 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 Board of Commissioners, County of Washington, approve the transfer of two (2) right of ways from the Washington County Commissioners to the General State Authority; and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute the right of ways deed; said right of ways described as follows: Right of Way No. 1 - from a pipe, said pipe being the northern corner of land of Clarence R. Breese and corner of land of Washington Airport, run along land of same S. 560 100 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 30' E. a distance of 57. 0' for a point of beginning; thence N. 20' 38' 51" E. a distance of 195. 25' to a point at the edge of the present taxi runway; thence along same N. 850 00' 36" E. a distance of 110. 92' to a point; thence S. 20' 38' 51" W. a distance of 266. 07' to a point and thence N. 56' 30' W. a distance of 102. 56' to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 0. 53 acres more or less; Right of Way No. 2 - Beginning at station 12444 on the center line of Taxiway, leading from National Guard Armory to the Washington Airport; thence N. 42' 48' W. a distance of 50' to a point; thence N. 47" 121 E. a distance of 50' to a point; thence S. 42' 481E. a distance of 50' to a point and thence S. 47' 12' W. a distance of 501 to the point of beginning. CONTAINING 0. 057 acres. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mazza notified the Board that emergency work is required on a section of the runway at the Airport - there is a depression on the east end of the runway; the Board instructed Mr. Yuhas to check with the various companies and secure estimates after which he will make recommendation to the Board; approximate cost is $1, 000 to $1, 200. Mr. Yuhas: It shouldn't cost much more. Mr. Mazza reported that he made a personal inspection of Plum Run Creek in Chartiers Township, and there is evidence that there is a great deal of emptying of debris into the stream. Mr. Mazza has asked Mr. Yuhas to contact the proper authori - ties and request patrol of the area. Mr. Cromwell submitted a request that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to arrange for the removal of buildings located on properties which have been acquired by the county for the Cross Creek County Park (a list of the Cross Creek Park Building Check List is on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners). Mr. Cromwell made note that first, the buildings which might have economic value will be auctioned off, those that have no value, would be demolished. Mr. Capano stated that the park properties are not in the same category as county owned property, whereby you have to go into court to get such approval, because this is land acquired for a specific purpose. Chief Clerk made note that those properties if auctioned, will require advertisement for bids. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Department of Parks and Recreation be authorized to remove buildings indicated on the submitted listing, as they become necessary on the acquired land for Cross Creek County Park; and the County 11 Solicitor to take whatever legal action that may be necessary. MINUTE BOOK 101 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 [l Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cromwell informed the Board that Pete Ciaffoni would like to lease the Stanton R. Liggett property for agriculture purposes; the county now does this and the property would lease for $800 annually. Mr. Kittridge: George D. McMahon was appointed as the leasing agent, but he has resigned via telephone conversation. Mr. Cromwell: He wrote me a letter formally resigning. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation as submitted by George D. McMahon, real estate agent for the Cross Creek County Park, be accepted; this action to be effective as of March 23, 1968. Remarks: Chief Clerk will receive a copy of the letter forwarded to Mr. Crom - well from Mr. McMahon. 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 Board of Commissioners, County of Washington, adopt the recommendation as submitted by Mr. John Cromwell, Acting Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, that said Department be authorized to lease the property formerly owned by Stanton R. Liggett, located in the Cross Creek County Park area, to Pete Ciafonni, subject to the approval of the County Solicitor as far as the lease is concerned. Remarks: A standard lease form is being utilized, which Mr. Cromwell will discuss and review with Mr. Capano; the lease will have a provision whereby there will be no subletting of the property. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cromwell: I would like to recommend that the funds that we obtain from the leasing of the property be designated for use of additional property acquisition; said funds to be deposited in the Parks and Recreation Fund. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the above recom- mendation as submitted by the Acting Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, be accepted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 102 MINUTE BOO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL P. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. Mingo Creek County Park: Mr. Cromwell reported to the Board on the recent fire (Easter Sunday) that damaged the Henry Bridge No. 5, a covered bridge that crosses Mingo Creek in the park area, stating that the evidence indicates it was definitely a case of arson; Chief Clerk informed the Board of the necessary repairs that will be made by the Bridge Depart- ment making note estimated cost of labor and material will be in excess of $1, 000. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that in accordance with the Election Code, the following persons be appointed as members of the Return Board for the forthcoming Primary Election, April 23, 1968. Pat Derrico, Co -Chairman John Liekar, Co -Chairman Grace Carroll Betty Bondarenka Grace Rutz Sara Rocco Dorothy Weller Betty Naylor Mrs. Frank Houston Ann Hucarik Caroline Smith Frances Leo Carol Durko Mary Grudevitch Sara Everett Margaret L. Conway Employees Mary Rastoka Willie Mae Wright Philomena Chuey Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of April 17, 1968, from John R. Fantz, Adminis- trator of the Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program, notified the Board, that he had been requested to attend the National Institute of Mental Health Regional Conference, April 29 - May 1, 1968, by Dr. Joseph Adlestein, Deputy Secretary for Mental Health; letter made note that all County Administrators have been asked to attend and that the con- ference is a follow-up on the area conference held in Pittsburgh in December on the "Evolving Concept of the Community Mental Health Center. " The Board made note that the Washington -Greene County MH/MR Board would approve such request; however, Mr. Bevec was of the opinion it would be a good idea if such requests would also be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that John R. Fantz, Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program Administrator, be authorized to attend the National Institute of Mental Health Regional Conference, April 29 - May 1, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 103 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 C Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following change of Polling Place, be approved; California lst From: Borough Building Former Rental - nothing Reason - remodeling To: Methodist Church, 3rd Street Rental - Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of April 16, 1968, from Sophie Despot, Secretary of East Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners - informed the Board of a survey made by the East Bethlehem Township Commissioners on all abandoned buildings in the township; they found that some of the buildings, including three (3) that belong to the county are in such condition that they create a health and fire hazard. They would like to cooperation of the County Commissioners to have the buildings dismantled to correct the situation. This letter will be forwarded to the Tax Claim Bureau. Mr. Cromwell reported to the Board, that representatives of the PUC, Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Pennsylvania Highway Department, met with Messrs Cromwell and Yuhas at the site of the bridge at Van Kirk, March 28, 1968, at which time they were informed that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company would strengthen the bridge to enable the school buses to cross when loaded with school children; this will be done some- time this summer or next school year. Mr. Flynn: This will be good news to the people in that area. The Board discussed at length, recent action taken by the Office of the Sheriff concerning the purchase of fifty (50) special deputy badges without the authoriza- tion of the Purchasing Agent; in connection with the same, a list of special deputies was re- viewed and the law quoted on the appointment of such deputies. The Board also made note of various legal problems that could be created as a result of the appointments with regard to any collection of costs, use of county cars when not an employee, violation of procedure and stated that have the right to criticize such action and that the Sheriff owes the people of Washington County an explanation why he finds it necessary to appoint the special deputies; there is also the matter of the payment of the unauthorized invoice. adjourn. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting Meeting adjourned.