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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 50 - 1-9-1969 - COMMISSIONER346 MINUTE B®0K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Yuhas reported to the Board work on the Airport project was shut down December 26, 1968; work on Dam Site 479 was shut -down November 6, 1968, because of the winter weather. Mr. Elish reported unofficial balan(ces as of January 1, 1969: General Fund $101, 790. 39 (lower than January 1, 1968 balance) Sinking Fund 520, 396. 61 (higher than January 1, 1968 balance) Temporary Loan for 1969 Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Chief Clerk be authorized to solicit quotes from the local banks for interest rates on $1, 000, 000. 00 to be borrowed on installment or take -down basis and that the County Solicitor is authorized to prepare the necessary legal papers to obtain such a loan. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: atte st: NO. 50 1969 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 9, 1969 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, Controller Elish, Deputy Controller Whalen, Mr. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, County Surveyor Yuhas; Parks Administrator George, Mr. Anthony of the Washington County Planning Com- mission Staff, Public Information Officer Huber, Reporters Robertson of the Observer - Reporter and Lilley of the Dailey Notes. 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. 49, each Commissioners having received a copy. C� 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 347 E Addition to Minute No. 48, dated December 26, 1968: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following account transfers be made a part of Minute No. 48, dated December 26, 1968, and that Minute No. 49, be approved as read., To: From: Account 101 104 118 126 127 202 209 304 326 327 40b 622 603 607 609 610 Amount $ 1,200,00 14, 000. 00 1,500.00 3,000.00 3,300.00 2,500.00 3,300.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 5,500.00 200.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 4,200.00 4,300.00 3,500.00 Roll Call vote taken: Account 103 103 (105 (109 117 120 124 201 206 (305 (309 322 322 103 602 322 619 619 1105 Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1969 One Million Dollar Temporary Loan: Amount $ 5,000.00 4,000.00 5, 000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 Chief Clerk opened and read the following quotes from the local banking institutions. Pittsburgh National Bank - $1, 500, 000. 00 loan commitment fox) the fiscal year 1969 at an interest rate of 3.186 per cent per annum; this rate to remain firm and constant throughout the fiscal year 1969. Rate was arrived at after giving consideration to today's money market and over-all relationship with the County. Mellon National Bank and Trust Company - an amount not to exceed $1, 000, 000. 00 at an interest rate of 3.186 per cent per annum. All borrowings under this line, asset forth in a resolution of the current year of the Commissiondrs, shall mature on or before December 313 1969, each borrowing shall be ' . i evidenced by a promissory note of the County in a form approved by the Bank, secured by pledge of anticipated current revenues. Mr. Kittridge: Both interest rates are the same, but both letters read different. Mr. John L. Merdian, Chairman of the Washington County Planning Commission Board, entered the meeting. During a brief discussion of the submitted quotes being identical, Chairman recommended that the matter be held in abeyance for further review by the Solicitor. 348 MINUTE BOOK BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec made note that First National Bank was contacted to submit q quote, however, nothing was submitted. Special Order of Business: Washington County Planning Commission appointments Chief Clerk read letter under date of January 8,. 1969, from John F. Crom- well, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, that notified the Board the Washington County Planning Commission at its meeting on December 30, 1968, passed a resolution appointing John LSE. Anthony as planning director of the planning commission (to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John Cromwell) subject to the concurrence by the Board of County Commissioners. Letter contained the credits of Mr. Anthony and note was made that it is the considered opinion of the planning commission that Mr. Anthony is extremely well -qualified to carry on the planning commission's programs. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that on the recommendation of the Washington County Planning Commission, John D. Anthony be promoted from the position of Analysis Planner on the planning staff to the position of Planning Director; this appointment to be effective January 13, 1969. Remarks - Mr. Bevec: We regret that John Cromwell is leaving the county, as he certainly has rendered this county a valuable service and has the county in the position as one of the best in the Commonwealth because of it. Mr. Mazza: To add to what Commissioner Bevec poJnted out, I feel that our loss is Allegheny County's gain and as I look around this room this morning, I see Members and former Members namely Mr. Whalen and Mr. Merdian, now the Chairman of the Washington County Planning Commission. I have served with Mr. Cromwell a great many years and I feel sorry that we are losing him; I can only add that the work he has contributed for the future of Washington County was well done. Mr. Bevec: The planning commission did a wonderful thing in recommending John Anthony. He is well qualified and he has had wonderful training under John Cromwell. Mr. Flynn: You gentlemen expressed the unanimous seniments of the Board of Com- missioners and quite fully; we were indeed fortunate in having Mr. Cromwell. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn: Congratulations Mr. Anthony. Mr. Anthony: Thank you very much. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Robert Smouse be 1 11 transferred from the Ta& Assessment Office and promoted to the position of Grafic Arts MINUTE BOOK 349 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Draftsman on the staff of the Washington County Planning Commission; this action to be effective January 13, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn: Congratulations Mr. Anthony. Mr. Anthony: Thank you very much. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Robert Smouse be transferred from the Tax Assessment Office and promoted to the position of Grafic Arts Draftsman on the staff of the Washington County Planning Commission; this action to be effective January 13, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec -Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of January 8, 1969, from Mr. Cromwell recommending that Michael George be promoted from the position of Narks Mministrator in the Department of Parks and Recreation, to the position of Director of said department. Letter contained the credits of Mr. George. His promotion will fill the vacancy created by Mr. Cromwell's resignation as the Acting Director._ Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Michael George be promoted from the position of Parks Administrator in the Department of Parks and Recreation, to the Position of Director of the Department; this action to be effective January 13, 1969. Remarks - Mr. Mazza: I would appreciate it very much if Mr. Cromwell would explain what this means. Mr. Cromwell: In 1965 for the first time, the county got involved in recreation when it took over ten Mile Creek County Park (acquired and developed by the Corp of Engineers and the county is leasing this), at the time, being a small park, we didn't think it warranted a full time director and the Department was formed; however, we had the land acquisition for Mingo and Cross Creek Parks and we had to start staffing and in October of 1966, Michael Peorge was employed as the Park Administrator with the understanding that if he performed well he would move up to the position of director of the park. I have only been involved in some of the key problems to be handled. There is a Park Superintendent, Mr. O'Rourke at Mingo Creek and at the present time there are four people under him. At the Cross Creek Park there is Mr. Felak, primarily to keep an eye on things, but this summer this park will begin preliminary stages for the development of this park so that 1969 will be a big year for Mingo Creek and the development of the Parks program and even if I 050 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS had stayed on with the County I think you would be to the point that this appointment would have to be made anyway. On Ten Mile Creek Park there is a contract underway in the amount of $77, 000; they are under construction in certain aspects of the development. Mr. Mazza: I think you should also bring out our program on Cross Creek County Park. Mr. Cromwell: Technically we have completed acquisition with the exception of one of thirty (30) properties; there is an expansion program underway ifi this park also. The dam at the park site will cost approximately $600, 000 and the cost to the county for that dam will be $200, 000; this amount is included in our capital reserve fund. Under Project 70 the county qualifies and has received $325, 000; we have requested all except $42, 000; under the federal open space program funds were re- quested on the Mingo Creek Park; we have a request in for approximately $183, 000 but we haven't received our funds yet from the federal government; the money is there and approved but because they are understaffed, etc. , it has been very difficult to secure the funds. Mr. Bevec: With reference to Michael George, I think we have a very qualified man. With his education, valuable experience, and he had done very well in his training program; I think his appointment is an asset to the Department. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn: Congratulations Mr, George. Mr. George: Thank you. Chairman expressed thanks to Mr. Merdian for the time and efforts of the Planning Commission, stating that the Board was very well pleased with the recom- mendations. Mr. Merdian: We appreciate the opportunity to be of service and I believe I speak unequivocally of the other members of the Board. Mr. Anthony left the meeting. Chief Clerk read letter under date of January 8, 1969, from John F. Cromwell, advising the Board of Commissioners that the Board of View granted an award in the amojnt of $22, 500 plus detention damages on the Paul D. Yates property, Parcel M - 6 located ih Nottingham Township which is being acquired by the county for use in the Mingo Creek County Park; recommendation - the award by the Board of Viewers be accepted since the award is not excessive. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of U_ 1 L L_F_ View award in the amojnt of $22, 500 plus detention damages on the Paul D. Yates property, Parcel M-6, located in Nottingham Township which is being acquired by the county for MINUTE BOOK 351 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 use in the Mingo Creek County Park, be accepted. Motion made upon the recommendation of Mr. John Cromwell. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of January 7, 1969 from John F. Cromwell requested payment for properties in the Cross Creek County Park which is being acquired by Washing- ton County. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that payment for the following properties in the Cross Creek County Park, be approved: Payable to- (C-4) Emile Lerby $11, 500. 00 (C-4-1) Emile Lerby, Paul Ciaffoni and Concetta Ciaffoni, his wife 12, 000. 00 Transaction to be charged against the Parks and Recreation Account. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 8, 1969 from Mr. Cromwell in which reference was made to the acquisition of additional lands in the county parks located at Mingo Creek, Cross Creek and Ten Mile Creek. Since the county is now in the process of preparing applications for state and federal assistance and entering into contracts for the provision of negotiating and relocation services, it is now necessary that a resolution be adopted authorizing such acquisition; Chief Clerk read the recommended resolution subject to the approval of the Solicitor. Mr. Flynn: What is the estimated cost, do we have this figure? Mr. Cromwell: On Mingo Creek - $500, 000; on Ten Mile Creek - about $20, 000; on Cross Creek about $180 to $200, 000, pins administrative cost, relocation, etc; the total estimated cost would be about $800, 000. This is based on certain assumption such as state funds and we are also after federal funds; if the applications are approved and we get the funds, the additional costs to the county over+all will be about $100, 000. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resolution approving the acquisition of additional lands int the county parks located at Mingo Creek, Cross Creek, and Ten Mile Creek, as shown on a property acquisition map which has been prepared by the Washington County Planning Commission indentified as "Land Acquisition Map, Expansion Program" dated January 11969, and authorizing applications to the state and federal government be prepared and submitted for financial assistance in carrying 352 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS out the administration and acquisition of this expansion program, be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec =, Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano presented a follow-up contract to the above resolution to the Board for approval. Mr. Cromwell: This is a contract between the County of Washington and the Re- development Authority for the purpose of obtaining negotiating services only, from the Authority on the park expansion program. Note was made by Mr. Cromwell that compensation for said services will be $33, 990. 00; to cov4r telephone, postage, official material, etc. , staff, 132 appraisals at $150. 00 per appraisal, 40 parcels in Mingo Creek; 18 in Cross Creek and 8 in Ten Mile. Contract was reviewed by the Solicitor and found in order. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County of Washing- ton enter into an agreement with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority for negotiating services in connection with the land acquisition under the expansion project in the county parks. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimouslyf. Resolution was read in full, and a copy is on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Resignation: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation as submitted by Eli Arnal, employee at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, be accepted; this action to be effective January 9� �969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I Appointments: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following persons be appointed as indicated; effective date also indicated opposite their names. Washington County Home and Hospital for Men: (replacement) Sable Jackson, Orderly effective December 24, 1968 Washington County Home for Aged Women: (temporary) Dorothy Patterson, Attendant I effective January 2, 1969 i i �1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD, OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. EIEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS G (transfer to regular payroll) Natalie Emrock, Attendant I effective January 13, 1969 Remarks - Mr. Mazza: Are we up to our staff at both homes ? Mr. Kittridge: No. 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 Michelle Marino be appointed as an employee in the Tax Assessment Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Boiler Room Promotions: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that George Harris be promoted to the position of Chief Boilerman replacing George Alderson who resigned; and that Arthur Wise be promoted to the vacancy icreated by Mr. Harris replacing Mr. Alderson, namely, Assistant Boilerman. 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 Don York, MAI, be appointed as Special Appraiser for Industrial and Commercial real estate for the county. Remarks - Mr. Bevec: Mr. York is a member of the national organization of the MIA one of the highest honors or recognition any appraiser can get in the country and with him in this capacity we are now heading for improvement in the Tax Assessment Departmdnt with our new program of Data Processing System that is being established. Mr. Mazza: I have been critical of the Tax Assessment Office and many of the items I have criticized will be on the road to improvement with the appointment of Mr. York, as pointed out by Mr. Bevec; Mr. York is well qualified in commercial and industrial work. We have taken the step in the right directiDon. Mr. Bevec: The revamping of the Tax assessment Office under the Date Processing System will take at least a year to establish. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. EIEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read a resolution adopted in the spirit of service to the community and as evidence of a sincere desire to assist in any way possible the 'deliverations of the County Commissioners concerning the Tax Assessment Office, by the Greater Washington Board of Realtors; resolution was enclosed in Letter under date of December 23, 1968 and respectfully submitted to the Board of Commissioners for consideration. Mr. Flynn: We will acknowledge receipt of the resolution and the fact that we have been discussing all of the proposals and trying to correct various items relative to the Department. Mr. Bevec: There is no question we are moving in the right direction with our Tax Assessment program. This is the most controversial part of county government not only here but all over the state. Mr. Bevec made reference to his tenure as a member of the State Equalization Board; it is impossible to please everyone. Mr. Mazza: I feel the resolution should be acknowledged and thanks expressed to the Board of Realtors for their recommendations; they will be taken into consideration. Letter under date of December 19, 1968 to Louise Abel, Acting Director of the Washington County Child Welfare Services from Marion Mohan, Regional Supervisor of the Bureau of Family and Child Welfare, advised that on January 15, 1969, the appproval of the Child Welfare Agency to use the Religiquishment and Abandoment Provisions will expire; letter requested notification if the agency wishes to be re -evaluated for continued approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, Seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mrs. Elizabeth Welton, Field Representative, 1004 State Office Building, 300 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 be notified that Washington County Child Welfare Services would like to be re-evaluated for continued approval with regard to the Relinquishment and Abandonment Provisions of Sections 1.,1 and 1.2 of the Adoption Act. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec-Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kittridge informed the Board correspondence had been received from monument companies concerning the passing of a bill by the State of Pennsylvania giving the authority to increase the price of veterans markers from $75. 00$o $100. 00. Controller Elish left the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that payment for veterans markers in Washington County, be set at $100. 00; this action to be effecitve January 1, 1969, thereon. Remarks- Mr. Capano mdde note that another changs in the law, removed the limitation for burial. 4 E F MINUTE BOOK 4a 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 urm imously. Note was made that the price of veterans markers have remained the same for the last fifteen to eighteen years, while the monument company costs have increased every year since that time. The monument companies will be notified of the above action. Controller Elish entered the meeting. 11:00 a.m. -Opening of Bids: for the demolition and removal of two building being located at 78 W. Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania and 82 W. Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania. The following bids were opened and read by Controller Elish: 1. B. and L. Demolition Company Box 131 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317 Total Amounty of Bid: $1, 580. 00 Certified check in the amounty of $158. 00 aadajompanied bid. 2, Norton O. Wright 1190 Arch Street Washington, Peylvania 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $1, 649. 00 Certified check in the amount of $164. 90 accompied bid. Bids were reviewed by the Rolicitor Mr. Kittridge: The County has been contacted to move as quickly as possible on the demolition of these buildings; both bidders have proven capable in their work. Mr. Capano: The lowest bidder being B. and L. Demolition, and they are reliable, I recommend that the contract be awarded to said company at this time. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the demolition and removal of two buildings located at 78 and 82 W. Beau Street, Washington; Pennsylvania, be awarded to B. and L. DEMOLITION COMPANY, Box 131, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317 for the price as set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Budget Item Requests: - Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following requests be approved for payment. 1. Cooperative Extension Service - $5, 000. 00 2. Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency - MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13T❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ..ems one-fourth of their annual allocation 3. Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission- $8, 546. 15; check to be made payable to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission and sent to the Commission Office at 564 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219. (this amount represents 50% of Washington County's proportionate share of the 1969 budget - subsequent requests of 25% each will be requested in May and September.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 2, 1969, directed to Mr. Gillespie, Executive Director of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation, newly designated regional delegate representing the Mid -Atlantic Region (indludes seven states) to the National Advisory Committee on Planning, with regard to an organizational meeting to be held January 13-15, 1969 in Arkansas. Mr. Gillespie entered the meeting. Mr. Flynn: Mr. Gillespie, this is complimentary to our County. Mr. Gillespie stated that the meeting is a part of a program to reorganize and get more information from the people in various parts of the country, relative to all the programs on the community -wide attack on poverty such as budget work, planning, etc; it has to do with the entire set-up of the Community Action Corporation; it is a program to meet people from various parts of the country and hear their ideas on government. Mr. Flynn: You are to be commended Mr. Gillespie; let us know what takes place at this meeting. Chief Clerk read letter of notification under date of January 6, 1969, from Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer of the County, that repairs would be started on Raccoon Creek -Keys Bridge No. 28 by the Bologna Coal Corporation, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, as recommended by our engineer; said repairs are to improve the bridge with regard to making it substantial for heavier traffic. Chief Clerk read letter under date of December 26, 1968, from Herman M. Melitzer, Director of the Bureau of Community Consultation, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Family Service, notifying the Board he had been advised that Mrs. Sandra Petrosky, Community Organizer for the Aged, had not been replaced; since there is a little liklihood a moment will be found until Mr. Metro Petrosky returns, and it is necessary for their Department to make use of the funds that remain for this project. 1 MINUTE BOOK M7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS in order not to lose them, the project will be terminated. Should the County decide to continue the program, it will be possible to fund a continuation of the project any time after July 1, 1969; their department is of the opinion that the benefits derived from this program while it was in operation will assure the County continuation at the earliest possible moment. Mr. Melitizer expressed thanks to the Board for their cooperations, understanding attitude, foresight and concern, for the elderly citizens of Washington County. Mr. Gillespie reported a rehabilitation and activity program has been started for the patients at the Homes. Mr. Gillespie: We are in the process of making it known as an extended care facility in accordance with Title IV of the Social Security Act. The program for the elderly has not been abandoned, in fact it has been expanced. Mr. Elish: How successful has it been? Mr. Gillespie: We have four placements in foster homes; when they are put in foster homes the Department of Public Assistance contributes funds. Mr. Whalen informed the Board it would be necessary to transfer funds to the Mental Health Account and recommended the amount of $10, 000. 00 During a brief discussion of the funds that would be involved for 1969 operation of the Program and Clinic, note was made that $10, 000. would be sufficient for the month of January; however, the sum of $100, 000. of county money will be invested in the account at all times, as it is a revolving fund. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the sum of $10, 000. 00 be transferred from the General Fund Account to the Mental Health Account. Remarks: - Mr. Mazza: Is ithis a permanent program. Mr. Bevec; The Clinic is a pilot study program up to July 1st of this year and after that its is under the county program. We will pay 10% of the future cost - 90% by the government. Mr. Elish: There are only 400 pilot plans in the country; only one is in the State, which is here. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano presented a Change Order agreement relative to the contract between the County and Louis M. McMaster Inc. on the airport runway extension project; Otis MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the original contract amount - $186,113. 05 - additional cost per change order - $4, 271. 41. The change order was necessary to correct an existing embankment in a saturated condition to enable the embankment to drain properly. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Change Order No. 1 agreement in connection with contract No. 5, FAA Project No. 9-36-043-04 Airport Runway Extension Project, between the County as the Sponsor and Louis M. McMaster, Inc. Contractor, be approved; and that the agreement be executed by the Chairman of the Board. Remarks: Before any contracts are approved, they are approved by the FAA administration. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano informed the Board he had reviewed the quotes and consulted with one of the banks. be adopted. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are exhausted, and funds are needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County, and pay all lawful expenses until monies are available from 1969 tax levies; and WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted Thursday, January 2, 1969, the County Commissioners authorized the Chief Clerk to solicit quotes from the local Banks for interest rates on a Million Dollar Loan, to be borrowed on a take -down or installment basis and also authorized the County Solicitor tmr:prepare the necessary legal papers to obtain such loan; and WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh National Bank was the successful bidder with a quote of interest at the rate of 3.186% per annum; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That, the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank, at any time and from time to time prior to August 1, 1969, an amount or amounts not exceeding the aggregate amount of One Million ($1, 000, 000. 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year, the loan (s) to be evidenced by the certificate (s) of indebtedness of the County in form acceptable to the banks, payable on or before December 31, 1969, with interest from the 1 MINUTE BOOK 359 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, J13HN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS date(s) thereof at a rate of 3. 186% per annum payable at quarter -annual intervals, said loans and interest to be repaid from the first monies available from taxes in ar*icipation cf which such temporary loans and interest were made, which taxes are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxes levied shall include and be sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two (2) of the Commissioners be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of the County Commissioners and the County the certificate (s) of indebtedness which shall constitute the general obligation (s) of the County, and that the Chief Clerk of The County Commissioners be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest such certificate (s) of indebtedness and affix the County seal thereto, and further that the execution and delivery of a certificate of indebtedness so executed and attested shall be sufficient evidence of the necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal of the County this 9th day of January, 1969. ATTEST: F. William Kittridge Chief Clerk (SEAL) /s/ COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Michael R. Flyn /s/ John P. Bevec /s/ John Mazza /s/ ,1 Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Chief Clerk be authorized to borrow from the Pittsburgh National Bank, the sum of Two hundred Fifty Thdusand Dollars ($250, 000. 00) as part of the authorized aggregate amount adopted in the Resolution of January 9, 1969, at the rate specified. Roll call vote taken; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness, in accordance with the above action. E 360 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS r January 9, 1969 CERTIFICATE OF INDE:SWEDNESS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA $250, 000. 00 January 9, 1969 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, as its office at 6 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, Two Hundred fifty thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December 31, 1969, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of 3. 106% leraam=k 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 fir revenues received by the undersigned during the current fisdal year. This certificate of indevtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the authorization contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a meeting held on January 9, 1969, which resolution is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESA, iWIEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed aby the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 9th day of January, 1969. ATTEST: F. William Kittridge / s / Chief Clerk (-,SEAL) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Michael R. Flynn /s/ Michael R. Flynn, Commissioners John P. Bevec /s/ John P. Bevec, Commissioner John Mazza / s t John Mazza, Commissioner Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing Fleet Insurance in a reliable and approved insurance company for public liability, property damage, comprehensive A. C. V. , fire, theft, and collision coverage on trucks, automobiles, and roadbuilding machinery owned and operated by Washington County. Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller in the Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a. m. , Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, February 6, 1969 and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners in the meeting room of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. C� 1 F1 MINUTE BOOK P 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS C Any further business brought before the Board: - Mr. Mazza: first, during our discussion yesterday at our preliminary meeting we dis- cussed the change of policy beginning this year on our meetings that we have been having with many of the organizations and so on whereby we spend quite a bit of time with the variour groups and during our discussion, the fact that there are so many things that our Board does in a course of a week the public has no knowledge of, we have agreed that when meetings are requested, that they be canceled through the Chief Clerk or that they be brought to our official meetings on Thursday, second, that the Chief Clerk notify our Building Superintendent to check with the Superintendents at both County Homes on our fire equipment to see if it is in proper condition. Mr. Kittridge : The Board authorized me to spend whatever money was nellessar-r in working in conjunction with South Strabane Township and Chariters Township Fire Companies with regard to the fire equipment at the Homes being brought up to date; it was brought up to date and it is check two times annually, in fact it was just checked in November, this doesn't include the times it is checked by the employees on the payroll which is done on a monthly basis. Mr. Bevec: I would suggest that they keep a log on this by our regular employees or anyone else. Mr. Gillelspie: When you get an opportunity to move ahead, there has to be a start- ing part. I would like it said that the Washington County Commissioners have created an exceptionally good environment for me to work in and without their cooperation, guidance, personal activity and willingness to help the people, it wouldn't be possible for me to do this. No matter where you go, it all starts at home so whatever happens in the future, I want to thank them. Mr. Cromwell: I would like to make some similar remarks. This new job is an up -grade or I wouldn't leave the County. I have enjoyed this very much. My suedess here has been done because of cooperation of the Commissioners. All a planner does is make recommendations. Your fine cooperation and your willingness to progress has loft you a planning director. I want to thank you very much for your support and the enjoyable work with the County these past seven (7) years. Mr. Mazza made note of the number of years Messrs. Merdian and Whalen have been members on the Planning Commission Board. t3u2 MINUTE BDUK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mazza: In all the years I have served, I can say I have never seen any part of politics for any particular party in any of these programs and it certainly gives you a good feeling to have such board members. We try to select the best men with the best ability and I feel we have done this and with the policy we have established, we can't miss with the future progress of Washington County. Mr. Merdian made note that the Planning Commission has had staff people that have been good and they have every confidence Mr. John Anthony will do a good job; the Commissioners have not imposed politics or their will upon the Washington County Planning Commission. Mr. Bevec: Of all the Boards and Commissions we have, the Planning Commission has been one of the most cooperative and understanding the Board of Commissioners have in their set-up. Mr. Whalen: As a long time past Chairman of the Planning Commission, I feel the County has been extremely fortunate in the past seven years to have a man the caliber of John Cromwell as the Planning Director, he ivas held in very high esteem by the entire planning commission in Pennsylvania. Back to politics in the Planning Commission, in my tenure and to my knowledge the only member of the planning commission I could name his political affiliation is the past Chairman, as far as the others, I don't know. My association was very, very good and it was with reluctance that I resigned. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED ,1969 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK n 1