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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 31 - 8-22-1968 - COMMISSIONER218 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS NO. 31 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., August 22, 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, Deputy Controller Whalen; Public Rela - tions Officer Huber and Reporters Robertson and Benec. 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. 30, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that Minute No. 30 be approved, as read. Old Business: 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 action taken on,the resignation of James Linden, head draftsman, Assessment Office (Minute No. 30 - dated August 8, 1968) be rescinded and therefore that his resignation be withdrawn. 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 appointment of June Kerns as Field Registrar at the Washington County Fair be approved. This action effective the week of August 12, 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 appointment of the following temporary employees of the Bridge Department be approved; this action effective as of August 12, 1968. James Sestelli Sam Muscaro Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 219 0 P BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the appointment of the following personnel of the Central Washington Clinic be approved. This action effective as of September 3, 1968: Frank Bartell Betty Robinson Robert Coyle Ilah Bryne r Betty Hadnott Psychiatric Social Worker Casework Supervisor II Psychologist Associate II Clerk Steno II Clerk Typist II Remarks: Approval of the appointment of two (2) psychiatric nurse s will be at such time when the appointments are actually made. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A discussion was held with regard to the adverse publicity that the mental health programs are receiving. At the suggestion of Mr. Whalen, Deputy Controller, the Chairman stated John R. Fantz, Administrator, will be asked to come in and go over this program as to who is entitled to the services and who isn't. Mr. Bevec explained that the regulations will have to be approved by the Mental Health Board and inasmuch as they will not meet until September 3, 1968, he felt that Mr. Fauntz should be asked to come in the Thursday following this meeting as they will have the regulations then. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the appointment of the following members to the Central Washington MH/MR Clinic be approved; Name and Address Arch B. Callender 204 Lakeview Drive McMurray, Pennsylvania Raymond J. Fioroni Avella, Pe nnsylvania Mrs. Fannie S. Jefferson R. D. #1 Eighty -Four, Pennsylvania Dr. Guy Frisk Woodside Drive Washington, Pennsylvania Mrs. Cora Grant Gamble Avenue Ginger Hill, Pennsylvania Dr. Joseph Siegel 1022 E. Beau Street Washington, Pennsylvania Carmella Irwin 12 W. Pike Street Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Occupation Businessman Mental Health Board Member MH/MR Board Member Principal, Avella High School O. E. O. Employee NAACP Representative Psychologist, Western State School & Hospital L. P. N. President - Washington County Chapter PARC Pediatrician Mental Health Board Member MH/MR Board Member Executive Director Catholic Social Service Memtal Health Board Member Term of Office 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 20 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS AM- S _ . ir.....rw� - -- -- Name and Address (continued) Dr. Owen Benton Washington Trust Building Washington, Pennsylvania Michael R. Flynn 30 E. Prospect Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania Mrs. Charles A. Gillespie L. B. 324 - 65 Moger Drive Washington, Pennsylvania Dr. Joseph Hookey 210 Rock Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania Roll call vote taken: Occupation Term of Office Psychiatrist 3 years Mental Health Board Member MH/MR Board Member (Chairman) Chairman, Board of County Commis - 3 years sioners PARC Board Member Secretary 3 years PARC Board Member MH/MR Board Member (Secretary) Minister 3 years Mental Health Board Member Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that the above board is entirely separate of the Washington - Greene MH/MR Board. One of the state requirements for 100% grant-in-aid, is this board. This is an absolute requirement, however, will automatically terminate when the regular program is in effect. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the appointments of the following personnel at the Washington County Home for Aged Women be approved; effective date also indicated: Patricia L. Lacock - Pantry Aid - effective August 12, 1968 Mildred Dutko (replacement) - Cook - effective August 20, 1968 Richard F. Poland (replacement) - Orderly - effective August 20, 1968 Edward F. Bunnell, Jr., (replacement) - Orderly - effective August 12, 1968 Patricia Vizyak (replacement) - Nurse's Aide - effective August 20, 1968 Remarks: Miss Lacock's employment was due to need of help in the pantry which was work previously done by residents who are now in a Foster Home. 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 transferred to the status of permanent employee as per request from John H. Showalter, Superintendent. This action to be effective as of August 12, 1968. Arthur Ludwick Fletcher Brown Viola Uram Stationary Fireman Attendant I Licensed Practical Nurse n F Roll call vote taken: 1 MINUTE B❑❑K 44 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Resignations: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read the resignation of Mrs. Sophie Namie, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, as Judge of Elections for the first precinct, second ward, city of Monongahela, as submitted. Letter under date of August 19, 1968 from Tony Mastrangelo, Superinten - dent of the Washington County Home and Hospital noted the resignation of Barbara Lee Howcroft effective as of August 10, 1968. Dismissals: Letters under date of August 19th and August 21st, respectively, from Tony Mastrangelo, Superintendent of the Washington County Home and Hospital, informed of the dismissal of Henrietta Monroe and Edward F. Bunnell, Jr. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the Board of Commis - sioners wish to go on record that they uphold the decision of the Superintendent regarding the above dismissals. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Elish, Controller, entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the per diem rate at the Juvenile Detention Home be established at $2. 00 due to cost of living rise. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk announced the receipt of the following checks which have been deposited with the Treasurer: 1) Check in the amount of $824. 50 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Grant -in -Aid for Juvenile Court Probation -Services to Juveniles for temporary employee. 2) Check in the amount of $10, 000. 00 from the Canton Township Board of Supervisors which represented the 1968 payment of joint flood control program. Letter indicated that there is one payment owing in 1969 for the s +ame amount. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that -the Controller be authorized to transfer $10, 000. 00 from the General Fund to the account of the Washington - Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Association. Remarks: Deputy Controller Whalen informed the Board that a total of $20, 000. 00 222 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e will now have been transferred to this account. The budget was set up for $24, 900. 00 leaving now only $4, 900. 00 to be transferred and the bi-weekly payroll will be in excess of $4, 000. 00. The Chief Clerk stated that he was informed by the local office that the money will be forthcoming from the Commonwealth within the next ten (10) days. 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 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 conduct of the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 5, 1968, and the delivering of ballot boxes with election supplies to the judges of election for the one hundred ninety- nine (199) precincts. Bids to be received by the County Controller in his Office in the Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a.m., daylight saving time, Thursday, September 12, 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. Chief Clerk stated that check to Washington County had been received from Harry M. Harvey which represented the County"s share for the rental of stalls at Arden Downs. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that allocation in the amount of Five hundred ($500. 00) Dollars be forwarded to Donora Public Library in accordance with request under date of August 6, 1968 from Anthony A. Massafra, President, Board of Directors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk made note that check in the amount of $2, 308. 00 had been recieved from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and deposited with the County Treasurer. This check represented State -funded portion of the grant awarded to Washington for care of the elderly - Community Organizer and Coordinator project, for the project year which ended October 31, 1967 . MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the County Controller be authorized to issue check in the amount of Two thousand one hundred ($2, 100. 00) dollars to the order of Patrono, Ceisler and Edwards, Trustees representing the remaining balance due for the acquisition of the Clarence B. Ashcraft property which will become a part of the Mingo Creek County Park; said transaction to be charged against the Parks and Recreation Account in accordance with correspondence received under date of August 19, 1968 from John F. Cromwell, Director, Washington County Planning Commission. Budget Item: Roll call vote taken: Mr, Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of August 12, 1968 from John F. Bell, Treasurer, Law Library Committee, requested Three thousand ($3, 000. 00) Dollars in order that bills for the purchase of books and supplies might be paid at this time. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that check in the amount of Four thousand two hundred seventy-three ($4, 273. 00) be forwarded to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission representing the County's final payment toward its share of this Commission's estimated expenses during the current year and in accordance with request received under date of August 12, 1968 from A. B. Kenney, Chairman. 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 allocation in the amount of Three hundred ($300. 00) Dollars be forwarded to the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Training Institute, California, Pennsylvania as per request directed to Washington County Treasurer under date of August 2, 1968 from John F. E. Colditz, Director. 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 effective as of September 1, 1968, Miss Louise Abel will be promoted to Welfare Executive III, Washing- ton County Child Welfare Services. This is in accordance with correspondence received under date of July 19, 1968 from Ruth Gething - Personnel Coordinator - Department of Public Welfare. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. -- - - -- - '1'rie original plans were approvea by all spa e and�derai �genc�es; now -ever, new regulations came out in February, 1968. 224 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2i MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEc, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The folloA ng correspondence from Dr. Thomas W. Georges, Jr., M. D. Secretary - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare, was read by the Chief Clerk: August 8, 1968 Board of County Commissioners Washington County Court House Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Att: F. William Kittridge, Chief Clerk Gentlemen: This is to acknowledge receipt of the Resolution of your Board adopted June 27, 1968, regarding your concern about the location of the proposed Mon Valley United Health Services Building. This document will be filed with the records of the project and will be brought to the attention of the authorities responsible for site determination. As you are undoubtedly aware, there is widespread erroneous belief that the Department of Health is erecting this structure and, therefore, is responsible for choosing the site. In fact, the choice of location is regarded as a local problem currently vested in jurisdiction of the Mon Valley Health Authority, the only official agency which has ever filed an application for construction funds. This Authority applied for Federal Hill -Burton funds and, on the basis of Federal approval because of evidence of need, was provided a Federal grant of $104, 000. Because of the limited administrative jurisdiction of the Authority their building must be constructed within the boundaries of the City of Monessen. You may also be aware of the fact that Act 220, signed by the Governor on July 20, 1968, includes in Section IV, Item 8, $439, 799 for a "Community Health Services Center; Mon Valley Area. " We understand an effort to add the words " Washington County" was defeated by House Vote. This provides the Authority with a total of $543, 799 for a project estimated to cost $1, 300, 000. They will be unable to proceed without further funding and are seek - i ing both local money and Appalachia funds. I have no quarrel with the argument that Washington County may indeed 1 require a facility of this kind. I feel rather strongly that the Mon Valley Area and environs may need several such centers. Therefore, I encourage any local effort which tends to make more services available to the people. I hope, in addition to the Monessen Center, Washington County will develop sufficient local effort to expand the overall program. Yours very truly Thomas W. Georges, Jr., M. D. /s/ Secretary Mr. Cromwell stated that with regard to the above, he had a letter addressed to John Merdian, Chairman, Washington County Planning Commission, from Dr. Joseph J. Pallone, President, Mon Valley United Health Services, Inc., under date of August 5, 1968. This was to arrange a luncheon meeting for Friday, August 23, 1968 with the four Executive Directors of planning agencies which serve the tri-county. This meeting will be held to discuss the program as to the way it will develop in the future. Mr. Cromwell further stated that Mr. Anthony had received a letter under date of August 20, 1968 from Joseph U. Frye, Secretary, Carroll Township Authority and from all indications he stated that he(Mr. Cromwell) felt that the Carroll Township Authority had given up BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 22' 1 any efforts to proceed in this case. However, as Mr. Frye pointed out in his letter, Mr. Cromwell said there is more than one facility that could be located here in the county. Chairman stated that the present system being used in the Tax Assessment Office, Tax Claim Bureau and the Treasurer's Office is very obbolete. A very extensive and thorough study has been made during the last three years. In the last six months, four companies consisting of I. B. M. , N. C. R. , Addressograph and Tri-State Engineering have submitted proposals and a study was made on each of these four proposals. After this study, it is now the consensus of opinion that NCR has the best system applicable to our needs and we now must take some positive step. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; on the recommendation of the Chairman, Chief Clerk Kittridge and Planning Director Cromwell, that the Board of Commissioners enter into a Lease Agreement with the National Cash Register Company to provide computer equipment for use in the data processing system that, at present, will be used in the Tax Assessment Office, Tax Claim Bureau and the Treasurer's Office on a monthly rental basis. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: I have severly criticized the Assessment Office for the past thirteen or fourteen years. After a great deal of consultation and study, I feel that this is something that should have been done many years ago. It is a step forward for the Tax Assessment Office, Tax Claim Bureau and the Treasurer's Office. I would like to see the entire Court House going into machines. Mr. Kittridge: It will average approximately $3, 000. 00 a month rental. The exact amount can only be determined when we begin utilizing this new system. The exact amount of rental will be determined by the amount of peripheral equipment that will be needed. Mr. Bevec: We have to modernize to keep up to date. These systems are being established in most of the counties. You will have better records and better information. Mr. Kittridge: It will take approximately thirty -days to get one (1) key punch and another approximately forty-five days after that. At that time, we can then begin transferring information from our present records to disc type storage through key punch paper tape communication. The machines involved with this system will be on a lease basis and if the county should then decide to buy them, they will receive up to 50% credit on what has been paid. Solicitor: 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 Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds, due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate tax: 22S MINUTE BOOK BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1) Re: 1968 Assessment King, Lloyd L. Jr. & Loretta M. Amwell Township Tax in the amount of $61. 86 net was paid on July 20, 1968 on total assessed valuation of $4070. Payment was duplicated on July 24, 1968 in the same amount. Both payments were made by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Beaver Falls making a refund due in the amount of $61. 86 to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF BEAVER FALLS, 1400 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 15010. 2) Re: 1967 Assessment North Star Coal Company Cecil Township Tax in the amount of $87. 25 net was paid on July 28, 1967 on total assessed valuation of $6, 560. Total assessed valuation of $6, 560. included $4, 500. for tipple and power house but North Star Coal Company computed tax on same and paid the amount of $59. 85 which is a double payment on these two structures, making a refund due in the amount of $59. 85 to NORTH STAR COAL COMPANY, 1202 Benedum Trees Building Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. 3) Re: 1968 Assessment Woodward, J. D. & Joseph Prise Charleroi Borough Tax in the amount of $205. 20 net was paid on June 28, 1968 and payment was duplicated in the same amount on July 5, 1968. Both payments were made by Collins -Hall Agency, Inc., making a refund due in the amount of $205. 20 to COLLINS-HALL AGENCY, 413 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022. 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 Board of Commissioners be authorized to execute RELEASE OF DRILLING AND PIPELINE RIGHTS from the Jefferson Coal and Construction Company to Washington County in connection with Harmon Creek Flood Control Project Site No. 482, said release having been approved by the Solicitor of the Jefferson Coal and Construction Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Complete copy of the above Release on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk. The Solicitor presented a contract between the County of Washington and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington whereby the County desires to obtain certain services in connection with the Harmon Creek Water Shed Project with re - gard to acquisition of land, easements or rights of way from the Authority as specified in detail in the contract and whereby the Authority desires to render the services set forth. Mr. Cromwell, Director, Washington County Planning Commission, explained that this 0 replaces a previous contract which was set up on a total project basis. Some sites were questionable. This new contract is on a site to site basis. Itemized chart of charges is attached to the contract. MINUTE BOOK u BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; subject to the approval of the County Solicitor, that the Agreement between the County of Washington and the Redevelopment Authority to obtain certain services in connection with the Harmon Creek Water Shed Project, be approved for execution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Complete copy of Agreement on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners be authorized to enter into an .Agreement with the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania changing the present telephone system to a more modern and more efficient system. Said agreement is for a period of three (3) years. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec stated that the Board of Commissioners regretted the loss of Emanuel Lheaueau, Chief Assessor, who passed away last week. A letter is to be forwarded to Mrs. Lheuueau recognizing his service with the county. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that Mr. Charles Bush be appointed temporarily as Acting Chief Assessor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman stated that he would like the records to show that the first payment of $50, 000. 00 - Washington County's share - has been paid toward the Wheeling Creek Flood Control Project, of which the total amount to be paid is $150, 000. 00. Chairman informed the Board that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the bottleneck on the Chartier's Creek Flood Control Project - Phase I. He stated that a meeting was held with representatives of the Department of Welfare - Legal Department, where they were informed they could not be granted a right of entry without an act of Legislature. Mr. Capano: "Under the law, the only provision there is for granting a. right of entry must be done by special legislation. If this is declared an emergency of national interest, then they submit this on to the Attorney General who will approve it. The Corp of Army Engineers questioned whether they have the .authority to do this. We are waiting for an answer on this to see whether or not the Army Corp of Engineers will change their attitude at the present time and issue a letter that will declare an emergency. " Mr. Flynn: "We had no indication that we would have to do this until the last moment. Then they come up at the last moment telling us we have to have a special act of legislature. They indicated they would accept it now they won't. We