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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 58 - 3-6-1969 - COMMISSIONERI420 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK , 1969 No. 58 . Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., March 6, 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, Parks and Recreation Director George, Public Information Officer Huber, County Surveyor Yuhas, Delegation from Monongahela, Pennsylvania - Messrs. Joseph Conti, Coordinator; Willard Cox, Councilman; Joseph ,J. Benedict, Solicitor; William H. Watson, Planning Commission; Mayor A. Wilson. 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. 57, each Commissioner having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 57 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman announced that the regular order of business would be dispensed with no order that the distinguished group of men named above, from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, cod1d presentthcAy request to the Board of County Commissioners. Special Order of Business Mr. George: About a week and a half ago I was invited to a meeting in Monongahela, with the Planning Commission and City Council .... they had a riverfront development ideal they have been working on and they wanted me to attend to give any helpful suggestions. U J 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 421 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS q1W-K - ..-.�..........- - -- _ Those present reviewed plans for a stage that goes out into the river - 75 feet wide and 200 feet long, with seating capacity for 4, 000. Mr. George: In thinking about undertaking this, they have considered money from the State under the 500 Million Dollar Conservation Program. I informed them this was more a county facility. They were thinking about a cooperative group of cities to undertake the project; perhaps when constructed the county could program it; however, they have some problems. Mr. Mazza: What's the purpose of this? Group member: This is for staging various events, such as shows, etc. ; there isn't anything like this along the river; Charleroi, Monessen, Carroll, Donora, have all given their approval on this; there are two (2) commitments of $20, 000 each from industries ($40, 000); if this application can be handled, 50% rebate in corporate taxes; local contractor Mr. Irey, says this can be built for approximately $80, 000 that would include engineering fees and actual proposed construction and we would look to the Depart- ment of Community Affairs for the balance in financing. Reporter Lilley of the Daily Notes entered the meeting. Mr. Bevec: Have you discussed this with the federal authorities? Group member: Mr. Irey made the contacts with Mr. Harmon of the Corp of Engineers, did the plans and secured the commitments. They are willing to go along to do this. Mr. Mazza: What role do you want the Commissioners to play in this? Group member: We would like you to take it over and get it through and handle it through the Department of Parks and Recreation. Mr. George: There is a possibility we may get 80% because it will benefit more than one community, if we can show the need for this. Group member: We would like to have it under construction and completed by our bicentennial in July, 1'969. Mr. Bevec: Have you contacted the officials in Harrisburg with reference to this program? Mr. George: I contacted Dick Sprinkle and he said Mr. Irey was in and he felt this was more a county project rather than a local municipality project. I would emate the total cost %&o uld be $100, 000 because they do not include restaurants which will be necessary. Mr. Capano: Who has the title? Group member: The City has title. Mr. Capano: Have you contacted the federal authorities on the river regulations? I 422 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 11 0 1 MINUTE B❑❑K 423 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Group member: Yes. Mr. Capano: Wouldn't they accept the City doing this? Group member: We couldn't do it; it involves a temporary loan until matching funds are received; the understanding is, if we don't get the first '$40, 000. , you wouldn't have to sponsor. Mr. Mazza: This would play a role in the boat regattas wouldn't it? Group member: Definitely. Mr. Mazza: You are asking the County Commissioners to be the Sponsor; being experts in state and federal reimbursement, there is a lot of red tape. Mr. Flynn: This project would be included under the Department of Parks and Recreation program. Mr. George: Right; we can get 50%, there is no question on that, because they don't have enough communities going after the funds. Mr. Bevec: I don't think you are going to get the project this year, with the red tape that is involved, its going to take planning and the State doesn't move that fast; there are certain basic State and Federal requirements, you will probably need funds for planning, and I would like to see Mr. George get a letter of commitment from Mr. Sprinkle. Mr. George: We have to submit an application and once approved, we are alright. It is impossible to get this done by July, we have a year to work on it. Mr. Capano: We will have to have title on the project, if the Sponsor. Group member: We would be willing to give it up, we would deed it over to the County. Mr. Capano: We cannot operate unless we have title. Mr. George: I would suggest we get the commitments from the industries also. Chairman recommended that the Board go on record authorizing the Di- rector of Parks and Recreation to look into the matter; at least we can make the initial ste p. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Michael George, Department of Parks and Recreation Director, be authorized to look into the feasibility of the proposed riverfront project and proceed accordingly by applications to the State, letters of commitment, etc. to expedite the program. Remarks: - Mr. Mazza:, I want to concur with Commissioner Bevec, as he pointed out.... proper applications must be filed and I think Mr. George should be very positive about the 1 424 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS $40, 000 or any commitments, that is to receive them in writing. Mr. Flynn: Once you compile your facts, then we can formulate a plan. Mr. Bevec: We will have to involve the County Planning Commission in this. Mr. George: Right. Mr. Conti made note that this is a valley wide program. Controller Elish entered the meeting. Mr. Mazza: I think it would be a godd idea also to get resolutions from the other boroughs urging that the County be the Sponsor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Conti, Cox, Benedict, Watson and Wilson left the meeting. Regular Order of Business continued: County Surveyor Yuhas presented an invoice submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. Mr. Bevec: Is it in order2 Mr. Yuhas: Yes. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice No. 51027, partial billing for Project No. 9-36-043-05 in the amount of $4, 464. 00 for engineering services rendered for the detailed design, construction plans and specifications in con- nection with bituminous surface overlay on the existing runway, taxiway, and aircraft parking apron at the Washington County Airport, as submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. Engineers, be approved for payment; billing is in accordance with Article I -A and Article III -A of the engineering agreement dated the 31st day of October, 1968. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn � Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk - Correspondence: Chief Clerk read letter under date of March 3, 1969 to Mr. Yuhas from Maurice K. Goddard, Chairman, Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, Water and Power Resources Board, relative to securing permission to clean accumulations of sediment and debris from the channel of Chartiers Run (Little Chartiers Creek) between Grant Street and McNutt Street in the Borough of Houston, Washington County, Appli- cation must be made to and permit, in writing, obtained from the Water and Power Re- sources Board prior to changing the Course, current or cross-section of any stream in this State with a tributary drainage area of one-half square mile or more. Letter is the D C MINUTE B O O K 425 1 r BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e only form of permit or permission required from their Department if the only work pro- posed is to clean accumulations of flood silt and debris to maintain the regimen of the stream. Permission is granted provided the work is done during the present calendar year and that the excavated materials are disposed of outside the influence of flood waters or spread evenly over the flood plain so as not to form a dike or similar construct- ion tb flood flows. Mr. Charles Gillespie, Director of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation entered the meeting. Mr. Yuhas: This concerns the permit on the Stream in Houston; I contacted their Solicitor who said he would get the easements, then when they are received, we can ad- vertise for bids. Field Registrations: (Municipal Primary Election - Additional) Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following areas and dates be designated for field registrations: DATE DISTRICT PLACE March 21, 1969 Cecil Cecil Fire Hall #3 March 28, 1969 Hanover Township Building March 31, 1969 Fallowfield Fire Hall Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of February 27, 1969 to John Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission from George Senott, Supervising Sanitarian and Edward L. Maher, Sanitarian II, Pennsylvania Department of Health, expressed thanks to the Planning Commission for their cooperation with the Health Department with regard to an address of the Tri-County Association in Centerville Borough and the Fallow - field Township Civic League, by representatives of the Planning Commission, on the importance of planning, zoning and ordinance. Letter under date of February 28, 1969 from J. T. Herron, Secretary, expressed thanks from the Board of Trustees of the Greater Canonsburg Public Library to the County Commissioners for their past financial assistance to their Library, and re- quested continued assistance for the current year. Chairman suggested the letter be acknowledged informing the Board of Trustees the County Commissioners will take their request into consideration. Letter under date of February 26, 1969 from George Kubovicik, Chief Probation Officer, requested permission and an advance to attend the Adult Correctional Institute. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that George Kubovicik, 426 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Probation Officer, be authorized to attend the Adult Correctional Institute, March 10-14, 1969 at Penn State University and that an advance in the amount of $100. 00 be ap- proved for payment; Mr. Kubovicik will file an expense upon his return. Remarks: This is in the budget. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Memorandum under date of March 5, 1969 from Michael George, De- partment of Parks and Recreation Director, brought to the Attention of the Board of Commissioners, Ten Mile Creek County Park has received recognition on a national scale: a/ an article appeared on page 152 of the March 1969 issue of Sports Afield magazine that describes the location of the park and existing facilities (construction has been underway to improve the existing and adding additional facilities. b/ also, recognition in the 1969 edition of the Three Rivers Boating Guide. Resignation: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation as submitted by F. William Kittridge, Chief Clerk, be accepted regretfully; this action to be effective March 31, 1969. Remarks to Mr. Kittridge: Mr. Mazza: I regret that you are resigning, having been with the County for five (5) years; I found you very cooperative and you have done a remarkable job. Mr. Bevec: I think he has been one of the best Chief Clerks the County has had. You have worked hard and have done a very complimentary job. You are an asset to the County. I regret to see you go. Mr. Flynn: Mr. Kittridge talked with us yesterday about his leaving and inasmuch as he is entering intp private business necessity would require his services there; These two gentlemen echo my sentiments. He has been good and loyal and it is with regret that we do accept his resignation as Chief Clerk effective March 31, 1969. Solicitor: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano reported he had received a check in the amount of $3, 525. 10 and $16. 65 from the Estate of Mary A. Bane, a patient in the County Home to fl 0 MINUTE B o O K 427 U E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS K be turned over to the Washington County Home for Aged Men. Airport: Commissioner Mazza read a letter to Mr. Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Michael Baked Jr., Inc. from Wm. R. B. Froehlich, Executive Director of the South- western Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission in response to the recent request to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission to review and provide rec- ommendation on an application by the Washington County Board of Commissioners to the Federal Aviation Agency for a federal grant to assist in placing a 3-inch bituminous sur- facing on the existing 3700' x 75' E/W runway, parallel taxiway and aircraft parking apron at the Washington County Airport. The total extimated project cost is $132, 000; of this total a federal grant of $66, 000 is being requested under P. L. 88-280, the Federal Airport Act of 1946, as amended. This review and recommendation will meet the requirements of Section 204 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. In their review of this project, they note: 1. This resurfacing of the E/ W runway, parallel taxiway and aircraft apron will increase the load -carrying capability of the runway from 15, 000 to 40, 000 pounds. 2. This resurfacing will cover all of the 3700-foot runway recognized by the FAA as well as a 300-foot overrun that was constructed by Washington County. 3. This improvement will enable the Airport to accomodate aircraft of the size of the Convair 240. f 4. The Commission provided a favorable review and recommendation on the construction of a 500-foot runway extension, marking of E/ W runway, installing lighting and the relocation of appurtenances in March 1968. 5. The proposed project is not a part of the National Airport Plan FY 1968-1972, however, the National Airport Plan designates the Washington County Airport as a congestion reliever and this im- provement will help accomplish this objective. 6. The Washington County Planning Commission has given formal approval to the project in its letter of 26 February 1969. As a result of their review and their contacts with other agencies, they find that this project appears to be in order and is in harmony with good regional develop- ment; therefore, they recommend that the Federal Aviation Agency, Department of Transportation, approve and finance this project. Tax Claim Bureau Solicitor Porter entered the meeting. Mr. Mazza having read the letter in its entirety, stated the importance of local planning commissions being organized in the townships, boroughs, etc. to work with the county planning commission. Mr. Bevec: Any project whether state or federal has to be approved by the planning commission and where federal funds are involved, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. � s • MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Meeting recessed. Meeting reconvened at 111: 00 a, m. , for the purpose of opening bids for: Ballots, Election Supplies and Delivery of Ballot Boxes, required for the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 20, 1969 and 1969 Tax Notices and Receipts. Present being: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn, County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Controller Elish, Deputy Controller Whalen, Public Information Officer Huber, Reporters Robertson and Lilley, Bidders: Bob Robinson, Armeni Necchia and Kenneth Walters, representing Monongahela Publishing Company, John J. Maloney, representing William G. Johnston Company, Mr. Earl Riggle. Bids submitted opened and read•,by Deputy Controller Whalen: (Ballots) One bid. Washington County Commissioners Court House Washington, Pennsylvania In accordance with advertisement of the County Controller, inviting proposals for printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the nec- essary ballots for the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 20, 1969 having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same I (or we) propose to furnish said ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth: Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots price per thousand for ballots furnished $ 59.60 Approximatel y 23, 000 pink official specimen ballots for election districts price per thousand for ballots furnished 29.85 Approximately 50, 000 pink official specimen ballots for candidates (as set forth in attached specifications) Price per thousand for ballots furnished 29.85 Seven single sets for specimen ballots as set forth attached specifications price per seven sets 114.40 For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of a ballot of any election district because of an error on the part of any county employee minimum charge per district for re -run 100 ballots or less 9.45 Charge per 100 re=run ballots for the same district in addition to minimum charge 4.90 A certified check in the amount of $500. 00 is enclosed herewith as evidence that the bidder will accept same and carry out the conditions cif. the contract in case of award. Wm. H. Robinson Bidder /s/ MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. Monongahela, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied bid. Sbbmitted bid was reviewed by the Solicitor. u MINUTE BOOK 429 1 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Yi ■ iV YliYii.M�/MYiAi{Y+.li L'- �, Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the printing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots for the conduct of the Municipal Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 20, 1969, be award- ed to MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING CO., INC., Monongahela, Pennsylvania, for the price as set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call v ote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn,- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Election Supplies: One Bid. Washington County Commissioners Court House Washington, Pennsylvania In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controller, inviting proposals for the furnishing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners election supplies to include computing books, tally sheets, general return sheets, envelopes, numbered lists of voter's certificates, Election Officer's Manuals, etc. , required for use by the Election Officers at the Municipal Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1969. Having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I for we) propose to furnish these supplies in accordance therewith, for the sum of Please note: This bid is based on $2175. 00 furnishing supplies and computing books for two parties. A certified check in the amount of $100. 00 (one hundred dollars) is enclosed, herewith, made payable to the Washington County Commissioners, as evidence that the bidder will accept same and carry out the conditions of the contract in case of award. Bidder: William G. Johnston Company John J. Maloney /s/ P: O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212 Address February 28, 1969 Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid. Submitted bid was reviewed by the Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the furnishing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners, election supplies to include computing books, tally sheets, general return sheets, envelopes, numbered lists of voter's certificates, Election Officer's Manuals, etc. , required for use by the Election Officers at the Municipal Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1969, be awarded to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P. O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212 in the amount of $2175. 00; this being the lowest responsible and only bid received, and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. 430 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Delivery of Ballot Boxes: (One bid) March 6, 1969 Washington County Commissioners Court House Washington, Pennsylvania Gentlemen: In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controller inviting proposals for the delivery of ballot boxes containing election supplies for the Municipal; Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 1969, to the Judges of Elections for approximately 200 precincts of Washington County, I (or we) propose to deliver said ballot boxes containing election supplies to the various Judges of Elections for the sum of: $869. 00 A certified check made payable to the Washington County Commissioners, in the amount of $100. 00 (one hundred dollars) is enclosed herewith as evidence that the bidder will accept same and carry out the conditions of the contrat in case of award. I Bidder: Earl Riggle R. D. #4, Box 230 Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Address 4 Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid. Submitted bid was reviewed by the Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the delivery of ballot boxes containing election supplies for the Municipal Primary Election, to be held cnTuesday, May 20, 1969, to the Judges of Elections for approximately 200 precincts of Washington County, be awarded to EARL RIGGLE, R. D. # 4, Box 230, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, in the total amount of $869. 00; this being the lowest responsible and only bid received, and being in accord with our specifications, Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman requested Mr. Riggle to make arrangements to meet with the Election Department with regard to the change in the law concerning absentee ballots. 1969 Tax Notice -'Receipts Two bids received: 11 1 1 ■fir E MINUTE BOOK 431, BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1. Approximately 94, 000 real estate notice -receipts (showing district) 2, 000 real estate notice -receipts (without district) $2246. 00 Approximately 4, 000 personal property not ice -receipts $ 114.00 Total Amount of Bid: $2360. 00 A JOINT BID Name of Bidder: Lydic Printing & Co. & Badzik Printing Co. Address: W,I,E. Pine Avenue 401 Thompson Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania Donora, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $236. 00 accompanied bid. 2. Approximately 94, 000 real estate notice -receipts (showing district) 2, 000 real estate notice -receipts (vidthout district) $2467. 39 Approximately 4, 000 personal property notice - receipts $ 132.00 Total Amount of Bid- $2599. 00 Name of Bidder: Monongahela Publishing Co., Inc. Wm. H. Robinson /s/ Address: Monongahela, Pennsylvania Certified check in the amount of $275. 00 accompanied bid. Submitted bids were reviewed by the Solicitor . Mowed by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the printing and delivering to the Office of the County Treasurer 1969 Tax Notices and Receipts be awarded to LYDIC PRINTING COMPANY, 35E. Pine Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania AND BADZIK PRINTING COMPANY, 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania, at the price as set forth in tMir joint bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Financial status of the County: Mr. Whalen reported the net bank balance as of this morning - $153. 954.46 Mr. Whalen: Didn't have yesterday's receipts from the Treasurer's Office so it is probably a little higher; the financial condition is good for another week.