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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 23 - 6-13-1968 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 153 BOARD -OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 Mr. B evec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman made reference to the expiration of the Airport Lease, June 1, 1968, which will continue until a new one is re -negotiated and also made note that a communication had been received from a local attorney, indicating that two (2) men from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, were interested in leasing the Washington County Airport; the letter was acknowledged and the attorney was informed that the Board would discuss the matter with him at his convenience, but no answer has yet been received; therefore, Mr. Capano has been working on the present lease (Tri-State Aviation) for re -negotiation. Mr. Mazza: I think the members of Tri-State Aviation should sit in on the re -negotiation of the lease. Memorial to Senator Robert F. Kennedy: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that in view of the tragic death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, by assassination, Saturday, June 8, 1968, will be declared a day of Mourning and the Courthouse will be closed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mazza asked the Board to delay the Airport Runway Extension Project for several weeks, until such time as we are able to solve our problem of finances. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK NO. 23 •.: Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , June 13, 1968 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Viso present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Michael George - Parks Administra tor, Thomas O'Rourke - Parks Superintendent, John Yuhas - County Surveyor, Public 154 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 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. 22, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that Minute No. 22 be approved, as read. Old Business: New Business: Resignations: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. None. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the resignation as submitted by Theodora Carson, Secretary Clerk for the Purchasing Office; be accepted. This action effective as of June 19, 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 resigna - tions be accepted as submitted; these were employees at the Washington County Home and Hospital: Constance Margerum - effective March 22, 1968 Clara Jakubek - effective June 14, 1968 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Parks & Recreation: Michael George gave an outline on the advancement of the three County Parks and presented a map on each showing each park in its present stage, land in acquisition and proposed acquisition: Cross Creek Park: As far as developing is concerned, there will not be to much done until the lake is approved by the Federal Government which should be around the first of 1969. 7 u It would then be around three and one-half years before it would be completed; this, primarily, will be for flood control. Mr. George stated that 1700 acres have already MINUTE B o 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 155 n 11 been secured and approval has been received for adding an additional 500 acres. Event this park should cover an area of 3, 000 acres - 250 to 300 acres of this for the dam. (John Bell, Assistant District Attorney, entered the meeting. ) 10-Mile Creek Park: This is the most advanced of the three parks and is being used quite a bit ev by people from other states. This park is in a 5-stage development plan which will cover a period of five years. Riprap has been put along the stream bank. Playground equipment, additional picnic tables and a thirty-five car parking lot (in addition to the tables and parking facilities available) are being planned. Stage 2 will cover acquisition of acreage. Mingo Creek Park: This park now consists of 1200 acres; 216 acres are in litigation. Mr. George stated that acquisition of land has been the hold-up on this park,however, this is coming through. Expansion of 1, 000 acres has received state approval and application has been submitted (Development Application) to the Committee of Public Affairs. Robert Fenton, Architact, is working on the master plan for this park and this will be ready shortly. The major problems at this time are toilet facilities and parking areas. Mr. George stated that Mingo Creek Park will be kept as much as possible in its natural state and that Cross Creek Park will be more commerical. 10-Mile Creek at the present time is the most advanced of the three. (Mr. Gillespie, Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, entered the meeting.) Mr. O'Rourke, Parks Superintendent, reported on the progress made by the Mon Valley District of Allegheny Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, at their annual Camporee which was held at Mingo Creek Park on June 7, 8 and 9th. He stated that 464 scouts and leaders participated in this activity. They covered a two-mile area of the creek clearing the debris and making dams. Mr. O'Rourke further stated that these people did a lot of manual labor and spent a very rewarding week -end. Mr. O'Rourke informed the Board that many inquiries have been made with regard to renting the shelter house and that they will begin to take booking on this within the next two weeks. The Chairman thanked the gentlemen for their reports and for the progress which has been made. Messrs. George and O'Rourke left the meeting. John Bell, Assistant District Attorney, acting in the capacity of Treasurer for the Law Library, requested $7, 000. 00 to pay off back bills that have been incurred. Chairman stated that this is a budget item but that the request would be recorded. He further suggested that this request be submitted in writing to be submitted to the Controller, 156 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Appointments; Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the following appointments be made: Washington County Home for Aged Women: (Nurses I Aides - replacements) Fletcher L. Brown - effective June 4, 1968 Clara Thompson - effective May 23, 1968 Elvira M. Baker - June 7, 1968 (effective date) Minnie Wise - June 5, 1968 (effective date) Washington County Home for Aged Women: (Stationary Firemen) Arthur Ludwick - effective May 25, 1968 Washington County Home & Hospital: (Cook - replacement) Anna K. Kintz - effectuve June 8, 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 James Henry, be employed by the Washington County Child Welfare Services as a student employee to handle Intake inquiries. He will be paid by the Office for Children and Youth. This is in accordance with request from Miss Louise Abel, Executive Director, Child Welfare Services, under date of June 7, 1968. Effective date - June 24, 1968 through August 23, 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 Diane Berman be employed as a student employee with the Washington County Planning Commission. This action to be effective as of June 24, 1968 and upon the recommendation of John F. Crom - well, Director, Washington County Planning Commission, under date of June 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 persons be employed by the Department of Parks and Recreation; this is in accordance with memorandum received from Michael George, Parks Administrator, under date of June 12, 1968. Robert Evans - Mingo Creek County Park (replacement) Effective June 10, 1968 Robert Lee - (part-time) - effective June 10, 1968 MINUTE BOOK 157 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. EIEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS L� L' n Albert Jackson (part-time) - effective June 10, 1968 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk read a letter under date of June 12, 1968, from Michael George, Park Administrator, recommending that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Allegheny Trails Council #527, 643 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with reference to the accomplishments of the Mon Valley District - Boy Scouts of America at the Mingo Creek County Park during their recent Camporee - June 7, 8 and 9, 1968. Letter of appreciation is to be forwarded. Letter under date of June 1, 1968, from James D. Harri son, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, asked the Board of commissioners to use their influence with regard to locating the proposed Health and Welfare Building for the Monongahela Valley Area in Washington County. Letter under date of June 6, 1968, from George Martin, Smith Township Planning Commission, in regard to proposed construction of dam at the Harmon Creek Watershed - requested information as to the progress of this project. Chairman directed that this correspondence be forwarded to John Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission. Letter under date of June 11, 1968, from Robert Johnston, Crile Machine Company, Washington, Pennsylvania, stated that they are erecting a building to be leased to Electro Slag Institute. However, they would like permission to put in an underground drain through the back of their property (1720 North Main Street) and through County owned property down into the hollow to run off cooling water. Chairman directed that Crile Machine Company be informed that their attorney get in touch with the County Solicitor in this regard. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the Policy applicable to the Washington County Home & Hospital and the Washington County Home for Aged Women be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Copy of Policy on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk) Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that notice be posted today (June 13, 1968) of the sale by walk-in bids of the following obsolete equipment 158 MINUTE B D U K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS which is on display at the lower level of the Court House: (this is in accordance with the County Code) 1 Each Transamatic I Photo copy machine 1 Each Thermo -Fax secretary copying machine 1 Each manual Remington Rand typewriter (S. N. X726692) 1 Each manual Underwood typewriter (S. N. unknown) 1 Each Remington electric adder (S. N. 93P423700P) 1 Each Borroughs electric adder (S. N. 9A83136) 1 Each R. C. Allen electric adder (S. N. 1191334) 1 Each Allen Wales manual adder (S. N. 3891647) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of June 10, 1968, from Harry R. Sutherland, Jr., Executive Secretary - Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, requested their third quarter allocation of $3, 848. 50. (Budget Item). Chief Clerk announced that Friday, June 14, 1968, is a Legal Holiday - Flag Day, and the Courthouse will be closed. However, the Registration Office will be open from 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 15, 1968. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the voting precinct of Union 5 (Union Township) be divided in order that the size will be in proportion to that suggested by Legislature. This work will begin on Monday, June 17, 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; subject to the approval of the Court; that the sum of Seven hundred ($700. 00) Dollars be approved for payment to Joseph Sammartino and Josephine Sammartino, his wife, for conveyance of property located in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, to the County of Washington, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Acquisition of this property is in con - junction with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project - Phase I. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Capano stated that under date of April 22, 1968 - thirteen items of coal properties were listed at No. 122 March Term, 1968 A. D. , to be conveyed to C 1 H. Gilmore Schmidt by the Washington County Real Estate Department. Mr. Schmidt MINUTE BOOK 159 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS was acting in the capacity of agent on three of these items for Paul Ciaffoni, and is now requesting that the deed for the following properties be made to Paul Ciaffoni and Concetta Ciaffoni, his wife, of 38 0 Washington Road (South), McMurray, Pennsylvania: No. 8 T. E. Ellwood - 146 acres coal (inactive) adj. T. E. Knox DB 979-642 No. 9 Frank E. Boyle - 77. 78 acres coal adj. Wesifall Knox DB 1010-187 No. 11 Sarah L. Sherrard - 52 acres coal - unassigned adj. J. J. Cleland & J. M. Knox DB 1245-409 Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the Board of Commissioners be authorized to execute the deed for the aforementioned properties to Paul Ciaffoni and Concetta Ciaffoni, his wife, and that the Chairman of the Board act as the Attorney in Fact. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a letter under date of June 11, 1968 from the Martha Washington Garden Club and the co-chairmen of the Washington Association of Downtown Enterprisers expressing their appreciation to the Washington County Commissioners and to Mr. Anthony Bevec for their interest and cooperation in making the recent Flower Festival a success. Mr. Gillespie, Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, stated to the Board that he had just returned from Harrisburg where he was informed that federal funds on all construction is presently frozen and there is no indication when it will be released on Hill - Harris which includes the new Washington County projects Home and Hospital. Mr. Gillespie stated, that with regard to the proposed Mon - Valley Health Center, the City of Monessen is planning to put up a building which would house the Social Security Office, Red Cross, Unemployment Office, etc. The Government can - not participate in any part of the building that is income producing. The Health Center has to be owned by a political subdivision. Any bonds issued will be backed up by the City of Monessen. Mr. Gillespie further stated that any city in the County of Washington could form an authority such as the City of Monessen has done to compete for the location of this building. He informed the Board thqt $400, 000. 00 will have to be spent. He further produced copies of newspapers to show that the proposed building had been widely publicized and that there had been no attempt to keep this project secret. Nancy Gilbert, Acting Deputy Controller, entered the meeting. 11:00 A. M. - Opening of Bids for Jeep Wagoneer 160 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13T❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Bid submitted (one bid only) and read by Acting Deputy Controller, Nancy Gilbert, said bid being properly advertised and submitted upon the following proposal form: Total Amount of Bid: $3, 722. 47 Bidder: A. J. Parsons Corporation Address: 1045 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $372. 25 accompanied bid. Solicitor reviewed the submitted bid and suggested that inasmuch as this was the only and lowest responsible bid received and in accordance with our specifications, that the contract be awarded at this time. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the contract for the purchase and delivery of One (1) Jeep Wagoneer, be awarded to A. J. PARSONS CORPORA- TION, 1045 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, for the total sum of $3, 722. 47; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum under date of June 10, 1968 from Michael George, Parks Administrator, noted that 25 year lease commencing July 1, 1968 had been received from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for Ten mile Creek County Park and requested that the county obtain insurance to fulfill Condition No. 11 of said lease. Chairman directed that the lease be left with the Solicitor at this time and will be acted upon at the next regular meeting. Inasmuch as the insurance is concerned, this is to be referred to Amanati and Tucci Insurance Agency. Chairman introduced Anthony Merante, Council President, of the Borough of Canonsburg. Mr. Merante stated that his purpose for attending the meeting was that Mr. Zeman (Special Counsel for the Canonsburg -Houston Reach of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Program) had contacted him about a problem with Pennsylvania Transformer on the flood control land acquisition. A meeting will be held tomorrow morning (June 14) at 10:00 a. m. with Messrs. Plank and Stuart at Pennsylvania Transformer and Mr. Merante suggested that the Commissioners might wish to attend. Mr. Flynn: "We appreciate the effort you are making. I talked with the Borough Manager and Mr. Yuhas. We felt that you could be instrumental in having them see the light of day. I don't think it is necessary for any of us to be there. " "'Phis is very discouraging, as far as the Board of County Commissioners is concerned. This is local tax money. If this is setting a pattern, we are going to be in awful shape. Tell them you met with the Board of County Commissioners and that we were shocked at what they are asking. "