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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 21 - 5-23-1968 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 143`5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS d r- NO. 21 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., May 23, 1968 The 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, Deputy Controller Whalen, John Cromwell - Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, Michael Goerge - Parks Administrator, John Yuhas - County Surveyor, Public Information Officer Huber and Jack Crouse of the Observer Publishing Company. 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. 20, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that Minute No. 20 be approved, as read. Old Business: New Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. N one . Letter under date of May 22, 1968, from Deputy Controller Whalen, was read by Solicitor Capano, advising the Chief Clerk of the net bank balance in the General Fund Account as of that date; memo read from Chief Clerk requesting authorization to borrow $150, 000. 00 at 3. 38 interest on May 24, 1968. Memo also noted that this will make a total of one million dollars that has been borrowed on the take -down basis of the original million dollars that was approved by previous board action. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the Chief Clerk be authorized to obtain an additional sum of $150, 000. 00 on a temporary loan basis from the total sum primarily authorized, on a take -down basis from the Pittsburgh National Bank. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following is a copy of Certificate of Indebtedness issued in accordance with the above motion. 136 MINUTE ■■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS May 24, 1968 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA $150, 000. 00 May 24, 1968 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, One Hundred Fifty Thousand($150, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December 31, 1968, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of 3. 38% per annum, interest payments to be made on the first day of each calendar quarter throughout the year. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty. This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year. This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the authoriza- tion contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a meeting held on February 1, 1968, which resolution is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this twenty-fourth day of May, 1968. ATTEST: COUNTY OF WASHINGTON / s / Michael R. Flynn Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner / s / F. William Kittridge / s / John P. Bevec Chief Clerk John P. Bevec, Commissioner / s / John Mazza John Mazza, Commissioner Chairman submitted a memorandum under date of May 22, 1968 from Michael George, Park Administrator, requested that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a patrol vehicle for Mingo Creek County Park. Memo indicated that money had been allocated in the 1968 budget for said purpose. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids, for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Jeep Wagoneer for Mingo Creek County Park; said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time, Thursday, June 13, 1968, and opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners. Remarks: A discussion was held with regard to the jeep which is at the County Garage and it was suggested that it should be looked into as to what it is being used for. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 137 Chairman read a letter under date of May 20, 1968, from John L. Brunner, Attorney at Law, in which Mr. Brunner informed the Board of Commissioners that he is representing Messrs. Paul Long and Joseph DiNardo (both of Allegheny County) and that these gentlemen are interested in leasing the Washington County Airport. The Chair- man stated that the letter would be acknowledged and a meeting would be arranged. Letter under date of May 15, 1968, from the Department of Health, Harris- burg, Pennsylvania and signed by Walter A. Lyon, Director, Division of Sanitary Engineering highly commended the County and the Commission after having reviewed the Report on Mine Drainage Pollution Control prepared by the Planning Board. He further stated that arrangements had been made for federal and state officials to tour the Pennsylvania mines (including Washington County) with regard to the pollution problem. Chairman stated that again Mr. Cromwell and his staff is to be commended for the job that they have done. Mr. Cromwell stated that with regard to the above, the survey started today (May 23rd). Mr. Mazza said that he wished the records to show that the Commis - sioners had received no official invitation to go on the tour. Memorandum under date of May 21, 1968 received from Alexandria Sandra A. Petrosky , Community Organizer Coordinator, requested that the sum of seventy- five ($75. 00) dollars be authorized to be used by Mrs. Mary Ann Russell, R.N. for PNA Institute sponsored by the PNA conference group on Geriatric Nursing in Harrisburg, Tuesday, May 28, 1968. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the sum of $75. 00 be authorized to be used by Mrs. Mary Ann Russell, R. N. to attend the above conference. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Request under date of May 16, 1968, received from Charles O. Bohner, Executive Director, Washington County Civil Defense, for authorization for himself and Mrs. Vlasta Draper, Administrative Assistant, to attend a statewide meeting of County and Local Civil Defense Directors, June 12 - 13, 1968 at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that Charles O. Bohner, Executive Director and Vlasta Draper, Administrative Assistant of the Washington County Civil Defense, be authorized to attend the annual State Council of Civil Defense meeting on June 12 - 13, 1968 at University Park, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 138 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Appointment: Chairman stated that on March 21, 1968, John Yuhas was appointed Contracting Officer with regard to the Project Agreement between the Soil Conservation Service - United States Department of Agriculture and the Washington County Commis - sioners. This is with reference to Harmon Creek Watershed - Site No. PA-479. Chair- man further stated that the Board must now appoint an assistant to Mr. Yuhas. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; upon the recommendation of the Chairman, that Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer - be appointed Assistant Con - tracting Officer for the Harmon Creels Watershed - Site No. PA-479 Project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Operation and Maintenance Agreement for Structural Measures between the Soil Conservation Service - United States Department of Agriculture and the Washington County Commissioners was read by the Chairman. Chairman stated that the agreement is in order and the measures covered by this agreement are identified as Flood Prevention Structure Site No. PA-479. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the Washington County) Commissioners enter into the above Agreement and that Michael R. Flynn, Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute said Agreement. In the absence of the Chief Clerk, Agreement to be attested by the County Solicitor, Mr. Capano. 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 Washington County Commissioners enter into the Project Agreement with the Soil Conservation Service - United States Department of Agriculture, Contract No. 12-10-360, Harmon Creek Water - Shed, Site No. PA-479 and that Michael R. Flynn, Chairmain of the Board be authorized to execute said Agreement and in the absence of the Chief Clerk, Agreement to be attested by the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence read under date of May 15, 1968 from Mrs. Betty Sanford, Committeewoman, Donegal Township, requested that her name be placed on the next J C 1 Field Registration list. Chairman stated that letter would be referred to the Registration Office. MINUTE ■ ■ 139 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza.; that the County of Washington enter into an Agreement with the Penn Central Company operating The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company with regard to RIGHT OF ENTRY concerning UNIT 1, OF THE CANONSBURG-HOUSTON REACH OF THE CHARTIERS CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gillespie of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation, entered the meeting. United Health Services Building: Letters were read by the Chairman and Mr. Bevec from interested citizens with regard to the building site for the new United Health Services Building. Mr. Mazza stated that he too had received correspondence on this matter. Mr. Gillespie stated that the building is to now be constructed in the Monessen Redevelopment Area (Westmoreland County)however, no planning has been done yet for a building. He further stated that the site decided by Ernst & Ernst (who conducted a survey authorized by the state) was located in Carroll Township - Washington County; however, the Board of Directors decided on the Monessen site without consultation on this decision. Mr. Gillespie further stated that in his opinion, this did not represent a community effort. Mr. Mazza: I feel that our Board should go on record with letters to government officials - State Legislature etc., that this be withheld until further study is taken. Mr. Gillespie: There will be a meeting in Harrisburg on June 13th. There is a meeting in Monongahela today, which I am attending. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Mazza withdrew his suggestion for official action upon the request of the Chairman that this subject be held in abeyance until such time that the Board is better informed. Mr. Gillespie is to make a report on this and was further directed to advise those persons at the meeting (Monongahela) that the Board of Commissioners is awaiting further information in this regard, and that, upon the suggestion of Mr. Mazza, to also note to them that the Washington County Planning Director has not been consulted on this. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the resignation of Robert Wilson, employee of the Department of Parks and Recreation; as submitted by John F. Cromwell - Director, Washington County Planning Commission, be accepted. This action effective as of May 20, 1968. 140 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON 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. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza - subject to the approval of the County Solicitor; that the following tax as submitted by Ann Golmitz, Supervisor of the Personal Property Department, be exonerated; inasmuch as this was a duplication: 1967 Treasurer's Lien - ALEXAS, Ernest & George 237 Locust Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania Amount Liened: 2785 Tax at face: 11.14 10% penalty: 1.11 $12. 25 Exoneration in the amount of $12. 25 to be made to ERNEST & GOERGE ALEXAS, 237 Locust Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania. 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 Solicitor and the Chief Clerk be permitted to attend the National Convention of County Commis - sioners Association in Washington, D. C. - July 28 - 31, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman declared recess of meeting until 11:00 a. m. for opening of bids. I Meeting reconvened with the following being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Deputy Controller Whalen, Parks Administrator George, Public Information Officer Huber, Jack Crouse of the Observer Publishing Company and various bidders. Bids submitted and read by Deputy Controller Whalen, said bids being properly advertised and submitted upon the following proposal form: a) Eight (8) New 1968 Model Automobiles: 1. Total Amount of Bid Less Trade - In Allowance: $14, 422. 32 Bidder: C. Powell Chevrolet, Inc. Address: 235 East Maiden St., Washington, Pa. /s/ Jack Aber Certified check in the amount of $1, 442. 24 accompanied bid. MINUTE BOOK 141 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS E 1 2. Total Amount of Bid Less Trade -In Allowance: $13, 649. 96 Bidder: Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. Address: 470 Washington Road Washington, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $1, 365. 00 accompanied bid. 3. Total Amount of Bid Less Trade -In Allowance: $15, 094. 36 Bidder: DiCio-Hughes Chrysler - Plymouth Address: 815 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Certified check in the amount of $1, 509.44 accompanied bid. 4. Total Amount of Bid less Trade -In Allowance: $16, 913. 36 Bidder: Beatty Buick -Pontiac & GMC Truck Company Address: 71 Murtland Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Certified check in the amount of $1, 691. 34 accompanied bid. 5. Total Amount of Bid Less Trade -In Allowance: $14, 250. 00 Bidder: Donora Motor, Inc. Address: First & Meldon Avenue Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 Certified check in the amount of $1, 425. 00 accompanied bid. Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners on the awarding of contracts. Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement - at the designated date and hour, contracts awarded one week later, giving the Solicitor and necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that all bids be tabled until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday, June 6, 1968 (inasmuch as next Thursday is a holiday), the next scheduled meeting at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. b) One (1) Tractor mower 1. Total Amount of Bid: $4 475. 00 142 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 9EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Bidder: Address: Sichi Farm Supply Inc. R. R. 1, Eighty Four, Pa. 15330 Certified check in the amount of $450. 00 accompanied bid. 2. Total Amount of Bid: $ 5, 156. 06 Bidder: Schott Equipment Address: R. D. 1, Washington, Pa. Check in the amount of $515. 00 accompanied bid - not certified. 3. Total amount of Bid: $4, 935. 00 Bidder: Fields Implement Store Address: P. O. Box 97, Eighty Four, Pa. 15330 Certified check in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied bid. 4. Total Amount of Bid: $4, 077. 00 Bidder: Pascoe Farm Supply Company Address: R. D. #2, Oakdale, Pa. 15071 Certified check in the amount of $400. 00 accompanied bid. 5. Total Amount of Bid: $5, 277. 00 Bidder: Somerville Equipment Company Address: 88 Murtland Avenue, Washington, Pa. Certified check in the amount of $527. 70 accompanied bid. Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners on the awarding of contracts. Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement - at the designa- ted date and hour, contracts awarded one week later, giving the Solicitor and necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that all bids be tabled until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday, June 6, 1968 (inasmuch as next Thursday is a holiday), the next scheduled meeting at 10:00 a. m. , or j shortly thereafter. 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 meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK