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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 56 - 2-20-1969 - COMMISSIONER1 MINUTE BOOK 405 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ­111111111101- ,...�.....�.Y....�.....o..,�� --- -- ._. to attend the Consultation regarding an air quality control region for the Metropolitan Pittsburgh Intrastate area, on February 27, 1969 at the Federal Building. Mr. Bevec: If I am back, I will try to attend. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Porter reported a court order dated February 6th dismissed our exception to the reduction of the assessment valuation of Valley Wholesale Lumber Company real estate assessment (Canonsburg 2nd Ward involving 8 dwelling units in 4 buildings). Following a discussion of the matter, Attorney Porter was of the opinion the Board should not appeal but accept the decision of the Court. Petition to the Court is ready to be presented to the Court for a hearing for the approval bf the County Home and Detention Home Project. Mr. Anthony reported the letter on the County Home Project would be forth- coming shortly from the SPRPC. Mr. Elish reported Luzerne County was floating a bond issue for a $4 million dollar improvement for their county, it will give an idea of what will be involved for interest in the issue. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that thei.meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE -FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: F. William Kittridge l s/ CHIEF CLERK NO. 56 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , February 20, 196E 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, Public Information Office Huber, Reporters Robertson of the Observer -Reporter and Lilley of the Daily Notes. 406 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 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. 55, each Commissioner having received a copy. proved, as read. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 55 be ap- Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Park Resident Leases. Solicitor Capano presented two (2) park resident leases to the Board for consideration and approval involving Thomas O'Rourke at Mingo Creek County Park and Thomas J. Felak at Cross Creek County Park, both park employees (see Minute No. 54, dated February 6, 1969 at which time said leases were first presented and tabled). Mr. Capano: It is necessary that they be approved immediately. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to execute the Park Resident Leases with regard to the follow- ing park employees: Thomas O'Rourke, Superintendent at Mingo Creek County Park and Thomas J. Felak and Cross Creek County Park. Remarks: Occupancy of such dwelling house by the employee as provided in the Park Resident Leases is a necessary condition of his employment. The Above leases were reviewed by Attorney William C. Porter and in his opinion the value of such dwelling house will not be taxable as income under Code Sec. 119, Reg. Sec. L 119. 1 (U.S. Master Tax Guide 1968, Page 233 Paragraph 724. ) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reporter Leisch of the Brownsville -Telegraph entered the meeting. Election Supplies for the Municipal Primary Election: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr, Flynn, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary election supplies , necessary ballots and for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judges of Elections for approxi- mately two hundred precincts, required for the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 1969. Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller, Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania until 11:00 a. m. , Thursday, March 6, 1� �j MINUTE BOOK 407 1 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1969 and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioner, - in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Tax Notices: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the printing and delivering to the Office of the County Treasurer 1969 Tax Notices and Receipts; Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller, Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania until 11:00 a. m. , Thursday, March 6, 1969 and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk -Correspondence: Letter under date of February 17, 1969 from District Attorney Costa, requested authorization for payment of Transportation costs and expenses for the District Attorney and one assistant to attend The Attorney General's Conference for District At- torneys Friday, February 21, 1969 at the Holiday Inn Town, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Bevec: The Attorney General is calling in all of the ,District Attorneys. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the District Attorney and an Assistant be authorized to attend the Attorney General's Conference for District Attorneys in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1969; Payment of transportation costs and expenses is hereby approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk - Correspondence: Letter under date of February 14, 1969 from Wha: M. Mei.ghen, 'Chief Clerk to the Greene County Commissioners, advised the Board the Greene County Commissioners at their regular meeting on February 14, 1969, appointed Frank E. Schumann to succeed Eugene L. Strosser as a member of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board, for the term expiring January, 1970; Mr. Strosser is leaving Greene County to accept a position in Washington, Pennsylvania. Mr. Schuman is the Greene County Community Organizer and Coordinator for Adult Welfare Programs. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Frank E. Schuman be appointed ax a member of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board to fill the unexpired term of Eugene L. Strosser; said term to expire January, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented two quotes to the Board for consideration, on 100 aluminum limit tons signs; signs to be made in accordance with the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Highways regulations, governing the design, location, and operation of all official traffic signs signals and markings, on and along, highways withinthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; foot posts with nuts and bolts included in the price. Name and Address of Firm: 1/ Greene County Supply P. O. Box 396 Carmichaels, Pennsylvania 15320 Total amount: $1490. 00 2 / Russell Standard Corporation] E. D. Russell, President Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Total amount: $1760. 00 By John E. Morgan t s / Sales Mgr. By: Edward D. Russell / s / Mr. Flynn: There are only two companies in this area to meet the State specifications. We received the above named firms from the Highway Department. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that 100 aluminum limit tons signs for the Bridge Department be purchased from GREENE COUNTY SUPPLY, P.O. Box 396, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania 15320 for the total amount of $1490. 00 as set forth in their quote; this being the lowest quote received and being in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways regulations. Remarks - Mr. Bevec: This comes out of Liquid Fuels funds. .N Chief Clerk made note that the low quote is ten dollars under the Pi.xed amount to be advertised. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum under date of February 19, 1969 from Michael George, Executive Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, informed the Board that Appraisers Amanati and Lignelli are to be compensated an additional fee for services 0 C P I MINUTE BOOK 4W BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS rendered in connection with their appearance and testimony at hearings before the county commissioners; hearings were held in reference to properties condemned at Mingo Creek County Park, required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development but were not contemplated at the time the contracts were entered into between the county and the ap- praisers. Suggested reasonable fee per hearing - $35. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the rate of $35. 00 per pre -condemnation hearing be set as the fee payable to the Appraisers involved in said hear- ings. Established fee is considered fair and reasonable by the appraisers and the solicitor of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr, Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Field Registrations: (Municipal Primary Election) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following areas and dates be designated for field registrations: J' DATE DISTRICT March 10, 1969 Monongahela March 17, 1969 Peters Township March 18, 1969 McDonald March 18, 1969 Donora March 19, 1969 California March 24, 1969 Finleyville-Union March 24, 1969 Charleroi March 26, 1969 Bentleyville March 27, 1969 Burgettstown March 27, 1969 East Bethlehem March 28, 1969 Monongahela March 31, 1969 Canonsburg Re mar ks- Mr. Mazza:. March 31st is the last day to register. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. New Rates at the County Homes: PLACE City Bu*lding Municipal Building Borough Building Borough Building Borough -Building Community Center Borough Building Borough Building Township Building Township Building Fredericktown CityC-R: ildi1 ,-Ig IB+i�oi �B�d ing Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the followi ng rate in- creases at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men and the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be approved. Ambulatory Patients Non -Ambulatory Patients from $150 to $200 per month from $200 to $250 per month 4A MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks - Mr. Mazza: We made a similar increase about four years ago; the reason for this increase is due to the fact that many of the patients are receiving an increase in their retirements, social security and medicare payments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence received from Charles H. Bush, Acting Chief Assessor, in re: Veterans' Exemption in accordance with Amendment to Article IX, Section 1, of the constitution of Pennsylvania, for the tax year of 1969. APPLICANTS: Matesic, John George Invalid 10 HK 100 110 R. D. #2 1 STY BR ,HSE-GAR 4,320. Burgettstown, Pennsylvania Lot 175 150. Smith Township 57-3-82 DB 1070-139 4,470. 1000/0 Bedillion, Walter K. & Betty Invalid 10 HK 100. 110 541 Franklin Farm Road I STY DBL BR HSE-GAR 4, 350. g Washinton, Pa. Lot 6 _ 600. North Franklin Township 51-2-695 DB 758-190 4,950. 1000/0 Dzikowski, Edward Invalid 10 HK 100 110 108 Fourth Street 1 STY BR HSE-GAR 2,110. Houston, Pa. Lot 13 300. Chartiers Township 17-16-396 DB 898-465 2,400. 1000/0 Vecho, Wm. P. & Josephine Invalid 10 HK 100 110 726 East Main Street 1 STY BLK APT -GAR 900 Monongahela, Pa. Pt Lot 40 Monongahela lst Ward 42--34-2 DB 1075-408 940. 1000/0 Chopp, Anthony A. Invalid 10 HK 100 110 R. D. #4 2 STY FR HSE-BLDGS 2,420. Washington, Pa. 15 Acres Surface 450. Amwell Township 2-9-15 DB 716-272 2,870. 100% Knestrick, Robt. E. & Mildred Retired 100 HK 100 200. 530 Regent Street 1-1/2 STY FR HSE-INT GAR 2,400. Houston, Pa. Lot 171 300. Chartiers Township I77-16 -225 DB 822-139 2,700. 100% Acting Chief Assessor has on file applications for exemption from the payment of county taxes on certain real property in accordance with Amendment to Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, for the tax year of 1969, on the above described properties of the above named veterans. Each of the veterans, having been duly sworn, doth repose and say that he is a citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania, and he resides in and occupies the residence for which he seeks exemption from real estate taxes, that his physical condition has not changed but reemains the same as stated on his application for exemption from payment of certain real property taxes in accordance with Amendment to Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitutuion of Pennsylvania. They further doth despose and say that the statements on theirapplication, voluntarily made by the applicant, are true, in substance and fact. MINUTE BOOK 411 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY," PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Acting Chief Assessor has made investigation of the above applicants and has found that each is qualified for exemption according to law. Therefore, he suggests that the Board adopt the following: WHEREAS, the State Veterans Commission, after investigation, has determined the above named persons, from the standpoint of need, to be entitled to exemption under the pro- visions of the 1961 amendment to Article IX, Section 1, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and WHEREAS, the Washington County Acting Chief Assessor has made investigation and de- termined that the above named met the requirements set by this Board and are eligible for tax exemption for the properties indicated as being assessed in their names, Now, Therefore, upon motion of Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, and agreed to by Mr. Flynn, the above applicants, in accordance with the provisions of the Amendment to the Constitution recited aforesaid, are hereby exempt from the County Taxes assessed against them for the property �hdicated opposite their names, to the extent of percentage indicated. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of February 13, 1969 from Louise Abel,. Executive Director of Child Welfare Services informed the Board tht.t two members of the Child Welfare Advisory Board Committee had expressed interest in attending a one -day session of the Central Region Child Welfare League Conference to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania; funds are alotted in the budget for Advisory Board members to attend such con- ferences. Total cost involved: $20. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the request as submit- ted by the Executive Director of Child Welfare Services with regard to two members of the Advisory Board Committee attending the Central Region .Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NCR RENTAL CONTRACTS: Chief Clerk presented contracts in connection with the Data Processing Program to the Board for consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the National Cash Regis- ter (NCR) rental contracts in connection with the Date Processing Program involving: a/ Full Service Equipment Rental Contract - basic monthly rental - $297. 00 b/ Disc Pack Rental Agreement - total monthly rental - $517. 50 c/ Computer Rental Agreement - Input/Output Writer - monthly rental - $100. 00 be approved,' and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign said contracts. 412 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 4M - - Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of February 19, 1969 from Mr. Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, requested approval of payment for various property acquisitions in Mingo and Cross Creek County Parks. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following payments be approved as indicated; checks to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq; : Regarding- l/ 2/ 3/ 4/ For Acquisition of property in - Charles R. and Julia Martin Mingo Creek County Park Paul D. Yates Glenn W. Cline (preliminary payment) J. R. Pursell Roll call vote taken: Mingo Creek County Park Cross Creek County Park Mingo Creek County Park Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Controller Elish entered the meeting. Tax Refunds: Amo�mt- $ 8,757. 00 6,468.30 6,000.00 3,900.00 County Solicitor presented tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the Treasurer and County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds, due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate tax. a/ Re: 1968.Assessment Zewe, Lawrence E. and Margaret North Franklin Township Tax on Lot 227 was paid in the amount of $6, 38 net on June 4, 1968. Tax adjustment #1762 added house and garage, assessed at $6, 830. and tax in the amount of $109. 28 Face was paid on August 26, 1968. Appeal dated November 26, 1968 reduced assessed valuation of house and garage to $6, 100. and tax to $97. 60, making a refund due in the amount of $11. 68 to LAWRENCE E. AND MARGARET ZEWE, 27 Willowbrook Lane, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. b/ Re: 1957 Assessment Stover, Melvin Houston Borough Tax in the amount of $30. 29 was paid on 2 sty dbl fr hse and Lot 1 by Martha R. Stover for Melvin Stover on July 12, 1957. Payment of 4 tax was duplicated in the amount of $34.43 Face by RomeiD and Teresa De Marco on August 17, 1957. Romeo and Teresa DeMarco purchased property under Article of Agreement; making a refund due in the amount of $30. 29 to MELVIN STOVER, MARTHA R. STOVER ESTATE, 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136. 11 L� MINUTE BOOK 413 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEG, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano made note of the 1957 assessment refund, stating he though there wag-> a limitation as to the time; however, it is a duplication that has been checked out and it is due. Proclamation: Engineers' Week in Washington County Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following Pro- clamation be adopted. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Washington County, over the years, had produced and nurtured many prominent engineers and members of the engineering profession continue to be a major contributing factor to the life and growth of our community; and WHEREAS, the work of many ofour fellow citizens, including countless engineers, is devoted to improving the health of mankind around the world, developing equipment for the advancement of medicine, seeking new ways to purify the water we drink and cleanse the air we breathe, and removing the causes of disease, and WHEREAS, the theme of National Engineers' Week, observed by the Professional En- gineering Societies during the week of Washington's Birthday in 1969, is "Engineering - Partner in Rebuilding Urban America"; NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Washington County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the period of February 16th through February 22, 1969 as "Engineers' Week in Washington County" and urge every citizen to join in honoring engineers for their accomplishments and in encouraging them in their quest for a brighter and healthier future for men everywhere. L IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands and caused the Seal of Washing- ton County to be fixed this 20th day of February, 1969. Michael R. Flynn /s/ Michael R. Flynn, Chiirman (SEAL) John P. Bevec /s/ John P. Bevec John Mazza /s/ John Mazza 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. Muting adjourned.