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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 36 - 9-26-1968 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 261 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman brought up the subject of the resignations which have occurred recently of good, competent people which were in part due to these people bettering them- selves. He further stated that we are at the close of the fiscal year and from the last report from the Controller, we are in the black. However, he cited instances whereby things come up during the fiscal year over which there is no control. Mr. Flynn said that it has been discussed at length that everyone is requesting salary increases; however, that the only source of income is the tax payer and the property owner. It has been suggested that each office take inventory of their personnel with a thought of reducing it; however, there is a shortage of personnel. Mr. Mazza: "I would like to add one thing we do understand is the problem of the tax payers. As far as this Board is concerned, we have gone a long way. I am not satisfied with my salary as County Commissioner. I am not going to go along with a blanket increase but I am going to go along with inequities where they exist - we should correct them. We should have the Economy League come in here and have a job evaluation made in all the offices of job duties. I am not qualified to say what man is and what man isn't entitled to a raise. This should be presented before the year ends. " Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: NO. 36 CHIEF CLERK , 1968 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , September 26, 1968 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, John Cromwell - Director, Washington County Planning Commission, John Yuhas - County Surveyor, Public Information Officer Huber and Reporters Robertson of the Observer -Reporter and Liesch of the Brownsville Telegraph. 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. 35, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that Minute No. 35 be approved, as read. 262 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS F Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the Board of Commis - sioners accept the Board o f View Award for the James L. Curry Property (M-15) in the amo unt of $23, 000. 00. This is upon the recommendation of John Cromwell, Director, Washington County Planning Commission under date of September 23, 1968 which further stated that an appeal would not be economical. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum under date of September 23, 1968 requested authorization for Floyd A. Laubham to attend the Governor's Conference on Solid Waste Management to be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania on October 8 and 9, 1968. Mr. Cromwell, Director, felt it important that a representative of the county planning commission be present since in all likelihood the county planning commission will be developing a county -wide plan for the disposal of solid wastes. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that Floyd A. Laubham be authorized to attend the above conference in -accordance with request from John Cromwell, Director, Washington County Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Chief Clerk reported that certification in writing from John F. Crom- well for acquisition of necessary land rights for Site 482 of the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project was received. The companies involved are as follows: a) National Steel Corporation DB 1264 - 990 DB1283-641 b) Pennweir Construction Company DB 1264 - 997 DB 1274 - 693 c) Jefferson Coal and Construction Company DB 1284 - 292 Memorandum from John F. Cromwell, Director, enclosed copy of letter from Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters concerning the interest of his department in undertaking a comprehensive water resource study of the Ten Mile Creek Watershed. Mr.' Cromwell recommended that the Board of County Commissioners formally express its interest in such an undertaking. E F�� Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the Board of County MINUTE B❑❑K 263 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e Commissioners wished to express their interest that the above study be made by the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters. 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 Telephone Conduit Layout as presented by the Bell Telephone Company be accepted. This is with reference to the new telephone system which is being installed. 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: Washington County Home and Hospital: Charles R. Bebout - effective as of September 20, 1968 Election Office : Sue Nicolella Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk submitted expense voucher of Charles F. Connors, Jury Commissioner for expenses incurred while attenting convention of State Jury Commissioners Association in Bradford. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that expense voucher of Charles F. Connors in the amount of $146. 80 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of September 25, 1968 from Alexandria S. Petrosky, Community Organizer, requested $170. 00 to attend conference in2Harrisburg, Pennsyl- vania - October 14 - 17, 1968. After some discussion, it was decided that the amount of $125. 00 be approved and that additional expenses, should there be any, would be paid. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the amount of $125. 00 be approved to Alexandria S. Petrosky, Community Organizer, for attendance at conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - October 14 - 17, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 264 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the By -Laws of the Central Washington County MHf MR Clinic as suggested by the State Office of Mental Health for demonstration projects and grant-in-aid funding, be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a bulletin from George Kuchta, Director, Bureau of Medical Facilities and Planning with regard to Hill - Burton projects. Bulletin indicated that some of the equipment that is being purchased for hospitals has not been tested by an independent laboratory and certified as safe for its intended use. Such equipment used should be certified by a reliable testing laboratory, other than that of the manufacturer, as meeting applicable safety codes and standards. Chief Clerk stated that letter would be forwarded to Joseph F. Bontempo and Associates, architects for the hospital project. Letter under date of September 24, 1968 from Jennings D. Cunningham, Assistant County Agricultural Agent, requested permission to fly the 4-H flag under the American flag over the County Courthouse during National 4-H Club Week October 6th through 12th. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the Cooperative Exten- sion Service be granted permission to fly the 4-H flag during the week of October 6th through 12th as per their above request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; M-r.. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec; that the folloAng allocations be approved as requested: a) Letter under date of September 18, 1968 from Robert M. McKee, Treasurer, Greater Canonsburg Public Library - requesting allocation in the amount of five hundred ($500. 00) dollars. b) Letter under date of September 20, 1968 from Harry R. Pore, Jr. , Chairman - Budget Committee, Monessen Public Library - requesting allocation in the amount of one thousand ($1, 000. 00) dollars. 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 Controller Is Office E I I be authorized to transfer $4, 948. 44 from the General Fund Account to the Washington - MINUTE BOOK 265 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Greene County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program. Remarks: This will complete money set aside to be transferred to this account. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented check in the amount of $18. 00 from Harry M. Harvey which represented the County's share in the rental of stalls during the month of August, 1968. Solicitor: Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign Agreement between the County of Washington, as "Owner" and Mr. John M. Faris as "Contractor" in order that Contractor may completely remove building identified as V-5 on property formerly owned by Effa Adams situate in Mingo Creek County Park and being the same property of which Mr. Faris was the successful bidder. 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 Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute Specifications and Contract Documents for Runway Extention Contract #5 at the Washington County Airport, FAA Project No. 9-36-043-04 Remarks: Contract has been approved by the FAA and the above is the final action before project can proceed. 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 John Yuhas be appointed as Agent for the County of Washington for the collection of hangar rent at the Washington County Airport. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: "I certainly want to say this that since John is the overseer on this, our rentals have been coming in. We need our own man on this. However, are we acting in reverse? Do we have a real estate division in our county? " Mr. Capano: "Not for this. Mr. Breese himself, feels that this is the better system. " Mr. Flynn: "Mr. Yuhas will be acting as our agent. Any leases executed will be subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners. " Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NTQrQ :1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman of the Board commented on the following which were contained in Legislative Committee Bulletin No. 7 - Pennsylvania State Association of County Commis- sioners under date of September 15, 1968: a) Act No. 211, signed July 20, 1968 with regard to increasing the compensa- tion of election officers - These are elected incumbent office holders; therefore it is contrary to the constitution for them to receive an increase during their present term. Therefore, in order to be eligible for this increase, they will have to run for reelection. b) Act No. 175 of 1968 - when one candidate has been nominated by more than one party. Difficulty will be encountered in paper ballot districts as to total inability to certify to the Election Bureau the number of votes cast for such candidates by each party that nominated him. This act is in direct conflict with another section of the Election Code. When this was discovered, the Governor was asked to veto the bill; however, he signed it. A repealer will be introduced by the Legislature. c) Special committees of the Local Government Commission are preparing drafts of proposed legislation to implement the provisions of the revised Constitution. The Constitution now requires that a public Defender shall be appointed in each county, manner of appointment and other details shall be provided by new legislation. If this measure is enacted in time to become effective January 1, 1969, provisions will have to be made in the 1969 county budget. Meeting recessed. Meeting reconvened at 11: 00 a. m. , for the purpose of opening bids: a) Renovating - Commissioners and Chief Clerk's Offices and the Conference Room and b) Carpeting. The following being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza, County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Deputy Controller Whalen, John Yuhas - County Surveyor, Public Information Officer Huber and Reporters Robertson and Liesch. Bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: a) - Renovating - one bid received: Bidder: Pappas Lumber Company Amount of Bid: $18, 900. 00 Address: Burgettstown, Pennsylvania 15021 / s / Charles Pappas Certified check in the amount of $1, 890. 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 or rejected 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 the above bid be tabled until the next regular meeting, Thursday, October 3, 1968 at 10:00 a. m. 1 u 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON 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. b) Carpeting - four bids received 1. Bidder: Wm. A. Fischer Carpet Company Amount, of Bid: $3, 496. 50 Address: 417 S. Main St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220 / s / Bertha S. Fischer Secretary - Treasurer Certified check in the amount of $349. 65 accompanied bid. 2. Bidder: J. G. Appliance Amount of Bid: $3, 651. 24 Address: Avella, Pennsylvania /s/ James S. Geresti Certified check in the amount of $365. 12 accompanied bid. 3. Bidder: Sun Flooring and Paint Amount of Bid: $3, 500. 00 Address: 89 S. Main Street Washington, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $350. 00 accompanied bid. 4. Bidder: Gaymar Company Amount of Bid: $3, 101. 50 Address: 6017 Broad Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Certified check in the amount of $325. 00 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the above bids be tabled until the next regular meeting, Thursday, October 3, 1968 at which time contract will be awarded. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK , 1968 26'7