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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 39 - 10-17-1968 - COMMISSIONER282 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 3. Letter under date of October 8, 1968 from Raymond R. Bower, Sales Representative of State Equipment Company, stated at the present time, they were unable to quote on the Crawler Tractor with Backhoe and Drott 4 - in - 1 Loader, expressed thanks for the opportunity and would appreciate being put on our list of sources for equipment in the future. Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners on the awarding of contracts. Bids are opened in accordance with advertisements - at the designated date and hour, contracts awarded one week later giving the Solicitor and necessar.,T persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bids received by tabled until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday, October 17, 1968, at 10:00 a. m. , or 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: NO. 39 J. 1968 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , October 17, 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, Deputy Controller Whalen, Public Informa- tion Officer Huber, Parks and Recreation Administrator George, Reporters Robertson of the Observer -Reporter; June Lilley of the Daily Notes 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; 1 1 Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 38, each Commissioner having received a copy. MINUTE BOOK 283 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 Minute No. 38 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 Acceptance of Water Obstruction Permit (Application No. 17780) from the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, Water and Power Resources Board for a small boat docking facilities and bank stabilization in , along or across Ten Mile Creek at a point 1. 3 miles above its mouth, East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Awarding of Contracts: Chief Clerk read letter under date of October 16, 1968 from Michael George, Parks Administrator, that informed the Board the four (4) bids received and opened on October 3, 1968, for the Ten Mile Creek County Park Improvements had been analyzed by the Engineer for the project (one of which was rejected in accordance with Section B-3 or the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS); the low bid was found satisfactory by the Engineer, therefore, the Parks Department recommends that the low bid submitted by Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. , be accepted; approved and awarded. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the contract for Project WC / 1 / 68-1, Ten Mile Creek County Park Improvements be awarded to FRANK GAVLIK & SONS, INC., 114 Piersol Avenue, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314, in the total amount of $77, 389. 00; this being the lowest responsible bid received and found satisfactory by the Engineer for the Project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of October 16, 1968 from Michael George, Parks Administrator, that informed the Board the (two) bids received and opened on October 10 , 1968 for one (1) crawler tractor with backhoe and Drott Loader had been reviewed by their department; recommendation - that the low bid submitted by MacIntyre equipment company be accepted. The award is to be valid only if the equipment meets specifications and is delivered to Mingo Creek County Park within thirty (30) day of the award. 284 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Flynn: What is the recommendation of the Solicitor? Mr. Capano: It is in order. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the furnish- ing and delivery of one (1) crawler tractor with backhoe and Drott loader, to be used at Mingo Creek County Park, be awarded to MACINTYRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, McMurray, Pennsylvania, in the total amount of $11, 426. 32; this being the lowest responsible bid re- ceived. Remarks: Payment for the above piece of equipment has been provided for in the budget. Resignations: 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 resignations as sub- mitted by the following county employees, be accepted. Effective date indicated opposite their names. Washington County Home and Hospital for Men Thomas E. Clutter Washington County Home for Aged Women Cora DeSensi Freda Tulock Barbara Sikora Roll call vote taken: to be effective October 6, 1968 to be effective October 4, 1968 to be effective October 18, 1968 to be effective October 18, 1968 Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of October 3, 1968 received from George J. McGovern, M. D. , 3500 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, that stated Emilio Alvarez employee in the Tax Assessment Office, was hospitalized at Allegheny General Hospital from 5-27-68 through 6-25-68 at which time heart surgery was performed for severe coronary artery disease; he was seen and examined by Dr. Magovern on October 3, 1968. Dr. Magovern feels that the general condition of Mr. Alvarez does not warrant him to resume his normal activity, nor does he feel that Mr. Alvarez will be able to return to work because his cardiac condition places him in disabling capacity. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the letter received from George J. McGovern, M. D. with regard to the health condition of Emilio Alvarez, be acknowledged. Remarks: Mr. Whalen: His application for disability retirement is being processed. Note was also made that Mr. Alvarez had exhausted his sick leave, etc. MINUTE BOOK 285v BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS G r; [l Appointments: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter from Gerald D. Curtin, Cleveland Area Office, Federal Aviation Administration, concerning the Washington County Airport, Washington, Pennsyl- vania, Project No. 9-36-043-D904 and the appointment of a resident engineer and inspector by the County in accordance with the pre -construction conference held September 25, 1968 and as discussed with County Surveyor Yuhas during a telephone conversation September 26, 1968, with Mr. James Opatrny of the FAA Cleveland Area Office. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the following persons be appointed as indicated opposite their names for the Washington County Airport Project No. 9-36-043-D904. John Yuhas Eugene Tenaglia Resident Engineer Inspector Remarks: fees - Mr. Yuhas will be on salary; Mr. Tenaglia will be on an hourly basis. Return Board 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 in accordance with the Election Code, the following persons be appointed as members of the Return Board for the forthcoming General Election, November 5, 1968. Attorneys: Pat Derrico Clerks: Genevieve Egbert Clyde McCartney Marguerite Turri Catherine Haley' Grace Carroll Grace Rutz Ann Osiol Pauline Loar County Employees: Philomena Chuey Mary Rastoka Willie Mae Wright Roll call vote taken: John Leiker Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 286 MINUTE B 0 U K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Note was made there is another appointment yet to be made to the Return Board. Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza; that the following persons be appointed as indicated opposite their names; effective date also indicated opposite their names. Courthouse Jesse James, Boiler Fireman - effective October 14. 1968 Joshua A. Holliday, Night Watchman - effective October 8, 1968 Tax Assessment Office Louise Gonglik, Clerk - effective October 7, 1968 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Assessor: Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Joseph Karabin be appointed as Chief Assessor; this action to be effective October 14, 1968. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: I sat in on the interview of this gentleman and the Board took the position that we put him on a ninety (90) day trial period and I agreed to go along on this, basis provided he works out; we realize that the Tax Assessment Office is one of the most vital in the county government and we need a man that is qualified and well trained. Mr. Bevec: I want to verify the fact that we feel the administration is a vital part of the office and this gentleman is a former Captain in the Army and I want to support the statements that Mr. Mazza made. Mr. Flynn: This is not a political appointment; because a good administrator is needed in this office, the Board and Mr. Karabin has agreed he will be appointed effective the 14th of October and in order to get acquainted and feel his way around, he has until the 31st of October and if things should not work out, he will remove himself from this position; we are in the process of trying to automate various offices, so perhaps this man could fit into the picture. We hope this will work out. Resignations: 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 resignations as submitted by the folowing employees, be accepted: Department of Parks and Recreation I �J C Nancy G. Molinaro effective October 18, 1968 MINUTE 1300K 287 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Planning Commission William Piendle effective October 18, 1968 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Appointments: (replacements) Moved by Mr. Bevec; seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following employees at the Washington County Home for Aged Women be transferred to the regular payroll as indicated; this action to be effective October 7, 1968: Name Classific4tion Patricia L. Lacock Pantry Aid Marcella Mull Attendant I Minnie Wise Attendant I Elvira Baker Attendant I 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 appointed as temporary help at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; effective date opoosite their names: Name Effective Date Nona L. Yaros, Attendant I October 2, 1968 Natalie Emrock, Attendant I October 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 Donald George be appointed as a Planning Technician on the staff of the Washington County Planning Com - mission; this action to be effective October 7, 1968. Motion made upon the recommendation of John F. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anthony Ripley representing the New York Times, entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza; that a sixty-day Leave of Absence be granted to Leslye Mosier, Caseworker with Washington County Child Welfare Services, effective December 1, 1968: 12 days vacation is also approved at this time, 288 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS yi C Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano stated that on Monday, October 21, 1968, before the Court for approval is a sale for the piece of land to Washington Industrial Development Corporation. They would like to get their deed as soon as possible. It will be necessary that a member of the Board be appointed Attorney in Fact to execute the deed and the Chief Clerk to attest the same. I suggest that Mr. Bevec be appointed to execute the deed. Moved by Mr. Mazza; seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Commissioner Bevec be authorized to execute the above deed for the Washington Industrial Development Corpora- tion. 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 proposal for the repair of Bank Washout, Raccoon Creek, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, be approved. Correspondence under the date of October 16, 1968, from Irvin T. Miller & Company, Inc. , stated that a total amount of $750. 00 will be required to correct this situation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a invoice submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $83. 62 to the Board for approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice No. 49676 re: Project No. 09-04-043-04 for engineering services for revision to the airport master plan in connection with the Runway Extension at the Washington County Airport, billed in accordance with Article I-D and Article III-D of the engineering agreement dated January 11, 1968, and in the amount of $83. 62 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a invoice submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $42. 62 to the Board for approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice No. 49677 re: Project No. 09-34-043-04 for printing costs of plans, specifications, and contract documents in connection with the runway extension and lighting project at the Washington County Airport, billed in accordance with Article I -A of the engineering agreement dated January 11, 1968 MINUTE BOOK 289 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 11 '� and in the amount of $42. 62 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Budget Request: a) Letter under date of October 15, 1968, from Edward J. Woods, County Agricultural Agent, Cooperative Extension Service, requested allotment in the amount of $4, 994. 00. b) Letter under date of October 16, 1968, from Charles A. Gillespie, Executive Director of the Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, requested the Third Quarterly allotment for the year 1968 in the amount of $2, 500. 00. Letter made note that these funds are to be used to help support the various activities of said corporation, which includes the Neighborhood Youth Corps, Head Start, a Work Experience Program, and others. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the third quarterly allotment for the year 1968 in the amount of $2, 500. 00 to the Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation and an allotne nt in the amount of $2, 994. 00 to the Wash- ington County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Association for the year 1968 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk stated that a notice had been received from the Department of Public Welfare. We are to receive a check in the amount of $7, 825. 00 for the period of July 1, 1968 to September 30, 1968. This is for the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/ Retardation Program. Michael George, Par}X Administrator, reported to the Board that he re - ceived a letter from the Department of Community Affairs with regard to Ten Mile Creek County Park. Notification stated that the sum of $93, 640. 00 (final application from the 500 Million Dollar Conservation Program) has been approved. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED. 1968 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK