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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 54 - 2-6-1969 - COMMISSIONER382 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 'd e Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: F. William Kittridge CHIEF CLERK NO. 54 , 1969 /s/ Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. February6, 1969 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Kittridge, Deputy Controller Whalen, Mrs. Amor Flenniken, Director of the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau; Mr. Louis Furman, Supervisor of the Real Estate Department; Parks and Recreation Director George, Mr. Graham with Mr. George, Mr. Bourke, Director of the Washington County Re development Authority; Frank Conte, Esq. , Public Information Officer Huber, James C. McCreight, P resident of the Washington County Bar Association, Reporters Robertson of the Observer -Reporter and Lilley of the Daily 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. 53, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 53 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec-Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 C MINUTE BOOK 383 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Regular order of business dispensed with in order that Attorney McCreight might be presented to the Board by the Chairman. Mr. McCreight made reference to Act No. 358 of 1968 adopted by the legislature concerning implementation of the revised constitution effective January 1, 1969-it provides a mandatory appointment in each county of a Public Defender by "the Board of County Commissioners. In explaining the program that has to do with the rights of impoverished::, adults and juveniles involved in crimes, Mr. McCreight stated that the Public Defender after his appointment may then provide for as many full or part time assistants as he may deem necessary subject to the approval of the County Commissioners, as his duties will consist of a very wide spectrum of work ( practically all of the legal proceedings). Mr. McCreight: This is a very important new department in Pennsylvania Law; it has been coming for some time. Attorneys were of the opinion that it was their obligation to handle cases with regard to impoverished persons concerning legal defense, however this method of handling has been tremendous. For the past 2 or 3 years, we have had a method -)of providing such legal defense with the assistance of the County, the fees were modest but because of the increase in crime rate, changes in criminal and new constitutional respon sibility, is has created a heavy broadtaking; during the time mentioned 240 cases were handled at a cost of $9, 000. 00. Because of the impOrtance of the Public Defender's office, it will be a busy office. In the establishment of the office, their personnel, the Commissioners have an opportunity to set guide lines to make this an effecient and effective office with regard to the civil rights for those persons that will be involved; the Bar Association will be most helpful where ever possible. This mandatory office will be a fairll large one; the Washington County Bar Association stands ready to help. Mr. Flynn: We appreciate your accepting the invitation to appear at our meeting and we are asking you in your bosition as President of the Bar Association and your various committees, to submit to the County Commissioners such guidelines, advice and counsel in establishing this office. Will you consider this a request to so submit such guideines, advice and counsel in establishing this office. Will you consider this a request to so submit such guidelines. We appreciate your corning this morning. Ll Ib 4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec: With reference to the filling of this position, it means that we are going to have some assistants? Mr. McCreight: I believe you are right. Mr. Bevec: This thing as it gets off the ground should be done in the right manner. Does the Bar Association have any way of recommending a list of names so that these fellows are fairly well qualified to handle criminal cases ? Mr. McCreight: W& have no existing committee for that purpose; if you wish we will try to submit a list of attorneys that are capable and experienced. WE will be glad to be of any help we can. Mr. Mazza: Do you feel under this Act it will be equivalent to or larger than the District Attorney's office? Mr. McCreight: It could in terms of personnel or expenditures be nearly equivalent, I don't think it will be larger. Mr. Mazza: _Xi With regard to our budget, I think the public is entitled to know the various mandates that are being put on the County Commissioners. If it is equivalent to the District Attorney it means a quarter of a Mill or $70, 000. Mr. McCreight: Whatever I might say about the size and cost is my own opinion. Perhaps the Bar Association can give the Commissioners a firmer figure. On the basis of what I have been informed, the warranted size of the office would be probably just slightly smaller and slightly less expensive than the District Attorney's Office. Mr. McCreight left the meeting. Washington Central City Project, Pennsylvania R-98: Mr. Roland Bourke, Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, presented drawings to the Board concerning Disposition Parcel No. 10 submitted by the Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church, making note that he had met with representatives of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, their attorney and his attorney; the federal government is asking them to come before the County Commissioners t6 review each parcel disposition and adopt a resolution. Mr. Bourke: We required the Church to let us know what they were going to do with the additional piece of land we will sell them; they agreed to resurface and put in parking. For the first time they are going to have some off street parking that is quite attractive; the property is approximately 13, 000 square feet-$4, 785. 00 is the cost we are going to sell to the Church. r--7 h E E MINUTE BOOK W05 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Jill.� 8 1 11101 Mr. Conte: In compliance with HUD, on each parcel that is disposed by the Redevelopment Authority, we should get approval on each parcel and adopt a resolution in connection with the same; the resolution approves the contract documents involved, Messrs. Bourke and Conte also explained that the City, Borough and Township redevelopment authorities are not involved because in accordance with the Act, the governing body that establishes the County Redevelopment Authority acts as the Agent. Mr. Conte: The proceedings are advertised, and all of those involved are aware of the various plans. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resolution approving proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 10 submitted by the Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church and the Form of the Redevelopment Contract with said Developer, be approved and adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec-Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes; Mr, Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn: I would like to suggest that prior to our meetings, since this is a new regulation we are enlightened before the presentation. Mr. Bourke: It will be the same form resolution with the necessary insertions, but you will receive it a couple of weeks in advance. Messrs. Conte and Bourke left the meeting. Old Business: Awarding of carpeting contract, Mr. Kittridge: On November 21, 1968, the Controller opened bids on various remodeling at the Commissioner's Offices, on November 28, 1968 bids were awarde for four (4) contracts, all except the carpeting which was held up until the bidders submitted samples of their carpet. Letter under date of February 5, 1969 from Gretchen H. Anthony, R. A., informed the Board of Commissioners that the sample received from the three (3) low bidders for the Carpeting Contract for the Renovation the Commis- sioners' and Chief Clerk's Offices, had been examined; although the Acrilan was the lowest bid, they feel that the wool is a better buy because it normally wears longer, looks better, develops less static electricity and is in general, a better carpet; therefore it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the second lowest bidder and the lowest bidder for wool carpeting, J. G. Appliance and Furniture. C •1 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 contract for carpeting for the Renovation of the- Commissioners' and Chief Clerk;s Offices, be awarded to J. G. Appliance and Furniture, Main Street, Avella, Pennsylvania, for the amount of $3, 384. 57 as set forth in their bid; this being the lowest bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Remarks: Contract awarde upon the recommendation of Gretchen H. Anthony, i Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec-Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes: Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by MIA. Mazza, that RESOLUTION NO. 202 for coal situate in Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania sold on September 13, 1954 Tax Claim Bureau Sale, Being described as 160 Acres Coal - Inactive, Adjacent R. S. Mount J. D. Burk, situate in Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of James Chambers Estate c/o Mellon National Bank, Trustee be approved; and that the sum of $1200. 00 be accepted from RANDALL A. THOMPSON. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing districts involved: McGuffey School System (Buffalo) -January 6, 1969 and Buffalo Township Supervisors - December 6, 1969. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION NO. 203 for property situate in East Pike Run, now California Borough, Washington County Pennsylvania, sold on April 25, 1940 Treasurer's Tax Sale to Washington County, beings described as House & Lot, Phillipsburg, Adjacent Pennsylvania Railroad, Emma Jane Estate, and California Clay Manuf. Company, situate in East Pike Run,_ now California Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Clyde Wells, be approved; and that the sum of $250. 00 be accepted from the GENERAL STATE AUTHORITY. WashingtonCounty Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing districts involved; California Area School District - December 6, 1968 and California Borough Council -December 23, 1968. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION NO. U4, for property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on 1920-1928 Treasurer's Tax Sale to Washington County, being described as Lot No. 283, Potts Plan, PL. DB 4 Page 86, DB 439-57, (5700-608), situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Mike 11 1 MINUTE BOOK 387 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Baltoc, a/k/a Balticj, a/k/a Ballick, a/k/a Baltich, be approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be accepted from GEORGE HICKS AND BIRTA HICKS, HIS WIFE. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing districts involved; Burgettstown Area School District (Smith) -January 12, 1969 and Smith Township Board of Commissioners December 31, 1968. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION NO. 205, for property situate in West Brownsville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 27, 1940 Treasurer's Tax Sale to Washington County, being described as Vacant Lot Middle St. Adj. J. S. Elliott, situate in West Brownsville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of DeVTitt Stafford, be approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be accepted from MARIE E. CHALFANT. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing districts involved: 9 Brownsville Area School District (West Brownsville) -November 19, 1968 and West Brownsville Borough Council -December 5, 1968. Note was made that the County must be cautious when bids are accepted for coal with regard to the price involved so that the County at a later date ( if necessary) would not have to repurchase the property at a much higher price. Mrs. Flenniken made note that the coal in question had been off the tax records since 1940. (Repurchases by the owners) Moved by Mr. :Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION No. 206, for property situate in Borough of Elco Washington County, Pennsy crania, sold on September 9, 1967 Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1 sty. fr. hse. Lot 17 DB 1031-56, (30-5-28(, situate in Borough of E1c0, Washington, County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Mary Gales and Mary Lou Scott (P) Elco Borough, be approved; and that the sum of $555. 59 be accepted from BOROUGH OF ELCO A MUNICIPALITY. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Receiving consent of taxing districts involved: California Area School District (Elco)-January 21, 1969 and Elco Bprough Council -January 21, 1969. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION NO. 207, for property situate in West Brownsville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 11, 1967 Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr hse. Pt Lot 42, DB 970-60 (67-5-3) DB 1250-919 (PO) situate in West Brownsville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Sally Williams Green and Lillian Williams. (PO) Jake and Ruth Woods, be approved; and that the sum of $255. 97 be accepted from JAKE WOODS AND RUTH WOODS. 388 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consent of taxing districts involved: Brownsville Area School District (West Brownsville) -November 1, 1968 and West Brownsville'- Supervisors -May 9, 1968. Roll Call vote taken: Mr. Bevec, -Yes; Mr. Mazza -Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the County Solicitor be authorized to petition the Court of Common Pleas for its approval to sell at Private Sale the following described properties to the following described persons, for the sum or price opposite the same, plu the costs in each case: Item Original Bidder District & Desc. Price 1. Patsy & Leona Schicchitano 1220 Main St. Bentleyville, Pa. 2. 3. 4. 5. A Glenn George Burnette Sr. 133 Charles St. Washington, Pa. William C. Harrington 860 Grove Ave. Washington, Pa. Henry Majewski 775 Jefferson Ave. Washington, Pa. Bentleyville Washington County (PA ) $100. 00 John & Marie Kopesak (F. O) Lot 6, McCormick PL DB 1245/389, (D. B. 328/156 (4-25-5) Canton Washington County (P. O. )$100. 00 Ni ck Julos (j: O. ) Lots 130, 132, Taylor P. L. DB 1245/577, (D. B. 974/612, 623 (12-11-2035-2037) Washington County (P.O.) 75.00 Mary Holiday Curtis (F. O. ) Lot 286, Fairgound's PL.,. DB 864/203 (DB 615/331) (12-11-2377) Washington County (P.O.) 75.00 Daniel & Alene Thomas (F.O. ) Lot 97, Finkel Hghts. Pl. DB 883/114(DB 757/58) Carroll (Formerly Carroll Twp. , now in Donora Boro) Stanley & Mary Pankiewicz Washington County (P. O. ) 50. 00 H. J. Clendennen (F. O. ) 64 ,Donora Place Pl. Pt. Lots 13, 14-Place Pl. Donora, Pa. DB 914/346 (DB 486/443) Willis Barnes Washington County (P. O.) 50. 00 Thomas Rosenblatt (F. 0. ) Box 115 1.4697 Acres Surf. Brownsville, Pa. DB 1260/231 (DB 1041/254) (241/2-46-60) 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 389 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS El °9 Item Original Bidder District & Desc. Price Centerville 7. Primas°&Dorothy Washington County (P. O.) 25.00 Gola Herman S. & - Annabelle Friberg )F. �. ) R. D. 2, Box 578 Lots 241, 242 Denbo Hghts. Pl. Brownsville, Pa. a/k/a Denbeau hghts. Pl. DB 1274/115/ (DB 930/580) (15-25-120-121) 8. Hayward Kirk Sr. & Washington County (P.O. 25.00 Emma Kirk Pete Brkich (F. O. ) c /o Garnet Sawka c/o Pete Dragish Box 327 Lot 163, Denbo Hghts. Pl. Denbo, Pa. DB 1260/271 (DB 1005/678) 15429 (15-26-10) 9. Hayward Kirk Sr. & Washington County (P. O.) 25.00 Emma Kirk Pete Brkich (F. O. ) c/o St. George Serbian Orthodox Church c/o Garnet Sawlix Lot 162, Denbo Pl. Box 327, Denbo, Pa. DB 1260/275 (DB 707/180) 15429 (15-26-9) 10. Frank Sawka III Washington County (P.O. 50.00 W. J. & Sadie Turner(F.O. ) R. D. 2, Box 115 2 sty. Fr. Hse. Lot 154 Brownsville, Pa. DB 1246 / 50 (DB 873 / 608) 15417 (15-32-154) 11. 11. Mike Sirochman Washington County (P. O.) 50.00 Lena Kostner (F. O. ) R. D. 2 Box 533 Lots 42, 43 Brownsville, Pa. DB 1245 /1021 (DB 488/412) 15417 (15-26-98) 12. Regius & Florence Washington County (P.O. $25. 00 Stein Charles &Mary Adey(F. O. ) R. D. 2, Box 84 Lots 5 & 6 Brownsville, Pa. DB 1245/965 (DB 518/489) (15-25-284-285) 13. Regius & Florence Washington County (P.O.) 50.00 Stein (A) Anna Hrits 1/2 Int. (B) Elia. Novatuah 1/2 " (F.O. ) R. D. 2, Box 84 Brownsville, Pa. Lots H& I 15417 (A) DB 1245/993 (DB 436/531) (B) DB 1245/997 (DB 436/531) (15-25-290 & 291) 14. Regius & Florence Washington County (P. O.) 25.00 Stein Anna Hrits & Elizabeth Novatnak ( F. O. ) 1/2 Int. of Elizabeth Novantnak a/k/a Novatuah 390 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Itgm Original Bidder District & Desc. Price Centerville (cont'd) R. D. 2, Box 84 1/ 2 Int. Lots F. & G. Brownsville, Pa. DB 1245/531 (DB 436-531) 15. Willis Barnes Washington County MO.) $ 50.00 Jennie Rosefield Est. (F. & Heirs Box 115 (I) Lots 55 & 57 Brownsville, Pa. DB 1267 / 367 (514 /153) (15-3-10) 16. Willis Barnes Washington County (P. O.) 50.00 Jennies Rosefield Est. (F. O. ) & Heirs Box 115 Lots C & D Brownsville, Pa. DB 1260/ 371 (DB 514/153) 17. Willis Barnes Washington County (P. O.) 50.00 Jennie Rosefield Est. (F.O. ) & Heirs Box 115 Lots 32 & 33 Brownsville, Pa. Rosefield Plan DB 1260/ 379 (DB 5144153) (15-2-80-81) 18. Willis Barnes Washington County (P.O.) 50.00 Jennie Rosefieldd Est. (F.O. ) & Heirs Box 115 0. 68 Acre Surf. Brownsville, Pa. DB 1260/ 375 (DB 514-153) (15-3-45) C hartie rs 19. Charles & Virginia Washington County (P.O.) 65.00 Miller Henry E. & Verna I. Gooding (F.O. ) R. D. 3, Box 259-A Lot 41 Washington, Pa. DB 1245/449 (DB 1005/ 347) (17-19-74) Donegal 20. Thomas Braner Washington County (P.O.) 50.00 John E. Black (F. O. ) R. D. 2 Lot 15 Claysville, Pa.15323 DB 1245/845 (DB 364/521) (23-1-310) East Bethlehem 21. Steve R. Campisi Washington County (P.O.) 150.00 Vincent Matoni (F. O. ) 3007 - 6th Ave. Lots 121 to 128 Inc. Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010 Shanty -N. Fredericktown Pl. DB 1146/179 (DB 689/160) (26-1-90) 1 MINUTE BOOK 391 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Item Original Bidder District & Desc. Price East Bethlehem 22. Emil J. Faieta Washington Coun ty (P. (). ) $ 50.00 Orris Alexander (F.O. ) Box 217 2 Sty. (1/ 2 Dbl. Hse) Vestaburg, Pa. Lot 194 DB 1274/155 (801/203) (23-1-386) 23. William O'Neal Washington County (P.O. ) .Mary Carton (F. O. ) R. D. 1 1 Sty. Tile Hse. Clarksville, Pa. Lot 609 DB 1245/693(DB 828/521) (26-4-245) Jefferson 24. Martin Piatt Washington County (P.O. )• 50.00 Jefferson Coal & Coke Co. (F. 0.) R. D. 1 Box 251 Lot 32 (Fr. Hse. razed) Avella, pa. 15312 DB 1006/27-3 (DB 882/299) Long Branch 25. Davis .G. Yohe Washington County (P.O.) 210.00 George D. & Margaret Foley (FO) 68-70 East Beau St. 21 Acres Freeport Coal Washington, Pa. 153DI DB 1260/483 (792/129) Monongahela 2nd Ward 26. M. H. Barnhart Washington County (P.O.) 125.00 Marco &Betty Scoratow (F. O. ) 222 Julrich Dr. 1 S{t y. Fr. Hse. McMurray, Pa. 15317 Lot 35 1/2 4 DB 1245/529 (DB 1118/473) (43-19-5) North Bethlehem t 27. Ronald & Frances Martos Washington County (P.O.) 50.00 Nick & Violet Schuka MO.) R. D. 2 4 rm. Brick Hse. #38 Eighty -Four, Pa. Lot 97 Pine St. - Ontario Pl. DB 1246/239 (db 717-298) (49-4-139) 28. Joseph Salamone Washington County (P. 50.00 Martin Ondash Jr. & (F.O. ) Katherine Ondash 3090 E. Maiden St. 1 sty. Brick Hse. Washington, Pa. Lot 98 DB 1246/247(DB 717 / 260) (49-4-14) 29. Charles Selvoski Jr. Washinton County (P. 50.00 & Marie Selvoski Box 131 Margaret J, Kovachik (F. O. ) 1 Sty Br. Hse Scenery Hill, Pa. Lot 100 DB 1246/259 (DB 765/519) (49-4-142) 3W MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. INEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Item Original Bi dder District & Desc. North Strabane 30. Robert J. & Dorothy Washington County (P. O. ) Ciaffoni Murray Richardson (F. O. ) 311 Crawford St. Lot 40, Pt. Lot 41 Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 DB 1245/377 (DB 1029/157) (52-5-173) 31. Robert j. & Dorothy Washington County (P. O. ) Ciaffoni . Clarence P. & Anna Marie Conley (F. O. ) 311 Crawford St. 0. 982 Acre Surf. Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 DB 1274/179 (1072/219) (52-4-26) Smith 32. Chat1es E. &],Mary Washington County (P. O. ) Riggle Charles E. & Mero James (F. �. ) Box 63 Block House Slovan, Pa . Lot 12 DB 1246/299 (DB 972/442) (57-8-19) 33. John L. Brunner Washington County (P..O. ) James & Betty Sabate (1/ 2 Int) (F. O. ) Marshall & Helen Nunez (1/ 2 Int) (F, O. ) 27 Main St. Blk. Bldg., (Slaughterhouse) Burgettstown, Pa. Lot 115, Pt. Lots 113,114 Hudson Plan DB 1246/275 (DB 891/260) (57-8-222) 34. John L. Brunner Washington County (P.O.) Frank & Stella Kowalski (F. O. ) 27 Main Street Lot 13, Fairview Pl. Burgettstown, Pa, DB 1246/295 (DB 994/102 & 266) 15021 (57-6-60) Union 35. William A. & Mary L, . Washington County (P. O.)- ' Dick Richard T. & Barbara L. Hindmarsh (F. O. ) by their Attorney, Kenneth E. Rennekamp Esq. Plot - 100 x 50 ft. 300 McCrady-Nicklas Bldg. DB 1260-547 (1DB 1031/ 522) 304 Ross St. (64-1-47-5) Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 West Bethlehem 36. Floyd & Shirley Washington County (P.O.) Plutch Donora Improvement Marianna, Pa. Lot 32, Donora Improvement Co. Pl. , a/k/ a/ East Marianna Pl. DB 1246-359 (DB 365/141) (66-3-37) Price $ 50.00 50.00 150.00 75.00 200.00 75.00 1 1 L� MINUTE B❑❑K 39 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Flenniken presented and reviewed the annual bookkeeping reports from the Real Estate Department and the Tax Claim Bureau with the Board, showing collections, distributions, breakdown of balances on hand and recapitulation of Distributions. Real Estate Department - January 4, 1968 to January 2, 1969: Total Collections ... $37,128. 47 Distributions ..... $9, 476. 92 Balance on hand January 2, 1969 ........ $27, 667. 88- Tax Claim Bureau - rJanuary 2, 1968 to January 2, 1969: Total Collections ... $747, 507. 8.2- Distributions .... $533, 019. 63 Balance on hand January 2, 1969 ...... $214, 488.19 Mr. Mazza: Is there any delay in getting these payments to the various districts? Mr. Flenniken: No; we are up to dtLte. Mr. Mazza: Are we receiving enough money to off -set the work we are doing for the school and other political municipalities? Mrs. Flenniken: No; not in my opinion. Mr. Bevec: We are limited to 4% commission. Mrs. Flenniken: 4% is allowed as the collecting fee by law, it could be increased by legislation or by raising the cost of claims. Mr. Mazza: I think we should amend it so that it will make it worth our while. Note was made concerning the expenses to the County to collect the larger portion for the school district; however, Mrs. Flenniken stated that their office is self - efficient. Mrs. Flenniken and Mr. Furman left the meeting. Chief Clerk presented two (2) park resident, leases to the Board for consider- ation and approval; involved would be Thomas O'Rourke at Mingo Creek and Thomas J. Felak at Cross Creek County Park, both park employees. Mr. George made note that the leases had been revised somewhat, from the driginal leases. In discussing the matter of a house provided for the park employee as part of their salary, Mr. Whalen stated that if it is a part of their salary, they must pay social security and withhobding tax; if it is a very definite condition of their employment, 4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS then it is a different situation. Mr. Mazza: I would like to ask Mr. George from here on in, that he sits down with the solicitor and have said leases approved before it is presented to the Board. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the park Resident leases be tabled for the time being. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Frances Long, Bidder, entered the meeting. 11: 00 a. m. Opening of bids for the furnishing of Fleet Insurance for Public Liability, Property Damage, Comprehensive A. C. V. , Fire, Theft,, and Collision coverage as per schedule of equipment to be written for a. term of one (1) year effective at 10: 01 a. m. , February 18, 1969. Following bids opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: I/ Name: Long - Warne Agency. Date: February 5, 1969 Address: 242 W. Main Street, Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063 Frances C. Long / s / Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: 1. $2, 664. 00 To be placed with the following company: Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Company Preml,um for Comprehensive A. C. V. , Fire, Theft, and Collision is: d 2. $978. 00 To be placed with the following Company: Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Company Total premium for coverage or totdl of items 1 and 2 is: 3. $3, 642. 00 Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid. 2/ Name: Harris & De Zomba Insuranced Frank De Zomba /Mt/ Address: P. O. Box 294, Route 19 Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Premium for Liability and Property Damage is: including Uninsured Motorists Coverage 1. $2, 900. 00 To be placed with the following company: United States Fire Insurance Company Premium for Comprehensive A. C. V. , Fire, Theft and Collision is: r� 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 395" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ,do low 2. $1, 635. 00 To be placed with the following company: United States Fire Insurance Company Total premium for coverage or total of items 1 and 2 is: 3. $4, 535. 00 Certified check in the amount of $100. 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 one week later, giving the Solicitor and the necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr.!Bevec, that all bids be tabled until tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday, February 13, 1969, at 10: 00 a. m. , or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion caitiied unanimously. Bidder Long left the meeting. Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project - Canonsburg Houston. Reach (8-inch line survey) Letter under date of February 4, 1969 from Howard H. Peppel, M. D. , Superintendent, Western State School and Hospital, stated that the closing of the valve at s the juncture where their 8' line enters the 14" line to Alcoa Dam is permissible during repairs of said line; and it is understood that the line will be in service by May 1, 1969. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that a survey of the 8-inch line at Morganza and in connection with Phase One of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project be authorized. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: McClelland and Yuhas Associates, have been doing the work; however, the question has been raised if there is a conflict of interest. I don't think so.. the work is not done on County time and', -he doesn't create the work, it is necessary. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. I Motion carried unanimously. i �J 396 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA T MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that McClelland and Yuhas Associates, Surveys, be authorized to make a survey on the 8-inch line at Morganza in connection with Phase One of the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project. Appointment: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that John D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, be appointed as the Planning Commision representative to SPEIDD to replace John F. Cromwell. Remarks: Each of the nine counties in SPEDD is represented by a county commissioner, the director of industrial development and the director of the county planning commission; Mr. Flynn is our commissioner member. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter dander date of January 29, 1969 from W. Astor Kirk, Regional Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Mid -Atlantic Regional Office, informed the Board of Commissioners, they had reviewed the documentation submitted in compliance with the requirement of Sections 210 and 211 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, as those requirements were spelled out in Community Action Corporation full recognition as the community action agency to serve Washington and Green County. Letter under date of January 29, 1969 from Wm. M. Meighen, Chief Clerk to the Commissioners of Greene County, informed the Board as per instructions, that Greene County has eliminated the appropriation of $4, 256. 00 in their 1969 budget for the support of the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, and are with- drawing their support of this activity. Mr. Flynn: We will acknowledge receipt of the letter; the matter will require some study with the Tourist Promotion Agency. Mr. Bevec: I contacted Mr. Sutherland, Director on this, and asked how he was going to operate and he said they would be able to come up with contributions from Green County by individuals making contributions r d z thihk, ft.ne�ddatta be,3 checked further. Leave of Absence: Letter received from Sue Maceyko, employee, on leave of absence, requested an extension due to health reasons; her leave of 60-days expired January 28, 1969. Folloiwng a discussion of leave terminations it was decided the policy adopted by the Board with regard to leave of absence would be adhered to. MINUTE BOOK 397 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the status of Regina Iams be considered as terminated. Budget Item: 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 first quarter requisition in the amount of $12, 484. 50 to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, as requested, be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Little Chartiers Creek - Borough of Houston: Letter under date of February 4, 1969 from Samuel L. Rodgers, representing the Borough of Houston, informed the Board that said Borough has appropriated in its current budget the sum of $250 for the year 1969 and has adopted a Resolution to appropriate a similar amount of $250 for the year 1970, to be paid to the County of Washington as their contribution relating to the improvement of Little Chartiers Creek; the Borough will also undertake to police and maintain this improvement after the work is completed. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Little Chartiers Creek improvement project, Borough of Houston, be approved; and the advertisement for bids relative to the project scheduled in order that the project can be started. Tax Refunds: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the Treasurer and Tax Assessment Office. Mr. Bevec: They are in order . Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over payment of real estate tax. 1/ Re: 1968 Assessment Gray, Russell and Mary Belle (Yost, James) Amwell Township Tax in the amount of $31. 69 net was paid on July 29, 1968 on valuation of $2, 085. by James and Marian Yost, new owners. Payment of tax was duplicated on August 1, M8 by Mellon Nationl Banka and Trust Company, 398 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS making a refund due in the amount of $ 31. 6 9 to MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 40 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania. 2/ Re: 1968 Assessment Piatt Plaza Inc, Canton Township Tax in the amount of $38. 23 net was paid on assessed valuation of $2515. Tax Adjustment reduced assessed valuation to $120. and tax to $1. 82 net, this amount also being paid; making a refund due in the amount of $38. 23 to PIATT PLAZA, INC., Box 342, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. 3/ Re: 1968 Assessment Gaido, Fred Est. Louis & Samuel Chartiers Township Tax in the amount of $36. 64 net was paid on valuation of $2, 345. Tax Adjustment No. 2258 added one story brick building, increasing valuation to $7445. and tax to $119.12 Face, this amount being paid on August 30, 1968. As a result, tax on valuation of $2, 345, was paid two times, making a refund due in the amount of $ 37. 52 Face to FRE D ESTATE, LOUIS AND SAMUEL GAIDO, Box 365, Meadowlands, Pennsylvania 15347. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flyt nn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Washington Community Action Corporation: be adopted: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County are aware of the need for strengthening of the County's Capabilities for planning and coordinating Federal, State and other programs, and WHEREAS, It is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners to promote operating efficiency and encourage compliance with prescribed management policies and such additional fiscal responsibility and accounting requirements as the Board of County Commissioners may establish, and WHEREAS, The Washington Comm pity Action Corporation, as an instrumentality of Washington County, has demonstrated the capability of planning, conducting, administrating and evaluating various Federal and State Programs for a period of years THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, this 6th day of February 1969, designate the Washington Community Action Corporation to coordinate the Health and Welfare Activities of Washington County and to coordinate the fiscal and budgeting policies of Washington County. In the above stated matters the Executive Director of the Corporation shall perform under the direction of and report to the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County. fa 1 F- E C MINUTE BOOK 399 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Adopted this 6th day of February, 1969. ATTEST: F. William Kittridge / s / CHIEF CLERK Michael R. Flynn /s/ Michael R. Flynn John P. Bevec /s/ John P. Bevec John Mazza /s/ John Mazza ( SEAL) Remarks - Mr. Mazza: Under this resolution it means we can call on the Director for Assistance say for instance our new home and hospital, on personnel, or whatever advice we need. Mr. Flynn: He has staff that can help us; ;he will have to assist us on the contents of the resolution; as far as the Home is concerned we twill have to have some coordination, which will be available at no cost to the County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence under date of February 3, 1969 from Charles H. Bush, Acting Chief Assessor, certified that the assessed real estate value of Washington County for the year 1969 is $221, 445, 815. 00 and the estimated assessed value of personal property tax is $38, 500, 000. 00 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the figures as submitted by the Acting Chief Assessor, be accepted. 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 Field Alasessors and Acting Chief Assessor, be authorized to attend the course in appraising given by Penn State University at Trinity High School, Washington, Pennsylvania, starting February 10, 1969; and that they be allowed the registration fee, or any fees, plus the traveling expense in connection with the course. Remarks: They attended a course last year; this is a little different one.