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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 64 - 4-17-1969 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 471 0 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS F Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: NO. 64 , 1969 Chief Clerk Office of the County Commisvioners Washington, Pd., April 17, 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 Murphy, Public Information Officer Huber, Deputy Controller Whalen, County Surveyor Yuhas, Parks and Recreation Director George, Washington County Planning Commission Director Anthony, Mr. Roland Bourke, Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, Frank Conti, Esq. - Redevelopment Authority Solicitor and Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter. 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. 63, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 63 be approved, as read. New Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - YEs. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke, Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, reviewed a R - 98 Disposition map, stating that perhaps in a week they will advertise for the street improvements (storm sewers, catch basins, etc. ) Parcels No. 5 and 8. Resolutions were also presented and reviewed on Disposition 4i2 iMINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS -'�'-�----gym..,-'---,,,---- -'-------- ----- - -- - Mr. Bourke: The resolutions are the same which approves the plan and in accordance with State Law. We have been to the City Planning Commission and City Council. The first resolution approves the proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 5 by Washington Mould, Machine, and Foundry Company..-$6T,,4GD is the amount of their proposal - they will renovate on their existing building - this is local industry trying to help and be in accordance with the urban renewal plan. The second resolution approves the proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 8 by Washington Research and Testing Laboratory.... $76, 000 is the amount of their proposal . this is a new company that wants to make this their main office, they are now located in Brownsville. Mr. Flynn: The City Planning Commission, and Council and your Board have approved; this is just routine. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Resolution approving Proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 5 by Washington Mould, Machine, and Foundry Company and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said Developer and Resolution approving Proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 8 by Washington Research and Testing Laboratory 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. Bevec: What about the sewage in Canonsburg? Mr. Bourke: Last week, or rather this week, I had a member of my staff at a meeting for a different reason and the City Council chose to bring up the new proposed sewage in Brush Run and he wasn't prepared of course, to discuss this at any length and I recommended that a meeting be arranged with those involved; this is a technical matter with the City, etc. to sit down and resolve. Mr. Flynn : The property is owned by the County; County Surveyor Yuhas checked with the Corp of Engineers in Pittsburgh. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Mr. Bourke: The problem is not serious, if the Planning Commission and City Council can get together anddi:scixss this. They want the City to pick it up rather than the people who are using it. These are technical things involved to be discussed in an executive session instead of a public meeting. Patrick Derrico, Esq. , Solicitor to the Canonsburg -Houston Authority, entered the meeting. 1 MINUTE B00K 473 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Note was made that although this is part of a project it also comes under the Curry Field Project that is being undertaken by the general state authority, (GSA) Mr. Derrico: I understand they wanted the Canonsburg Houston Authority to pay for a siphon across a channel and we felt it wasn't a burden on the taxpayers, but a project. Our position and problem was we never submitted a right of way to the people because you justbmtght it for the flood control project. If we put our own job in, we wouldn't want a right of way from anyone. I think the problem is the cost, we think it is a project cost. Mr. Bourke: If City Council, Water Authority, Planning Commission and Redevelopment can get together, this matter can be resolved..... if a meeting can be arranged for an executive session. Mr. Flynn: The matter was presented to us last week, asking us for a right of way but we found we didn't have the absolute authority to grant them the right of way. Mr. Derrico: We need a right of way and will go ahead on our own if the matter isn't resolved. Mr. Bevec: There wasn't any question about our giving the right of way. After all it is our property. We only had to check with the Corps of Engineers to see if it would interfere with the flood control project. Mr. Derrico: We definitely got the impression we would have trouble with the Redevelopment Authority; we already have a sewage line which has to be taken care of. Bids will be opened on May 5th. Mr. Flynn: The right of way is not the problem. Mr. Derrico: The problem is the cost. Mr. Yuhas: I think we should go through the General State Authority engineer like the Corp of Engineers, prior to anything. Mr. Bourke: If we get together with the City Council, so they will know the problem, I think it can be resolved. Mr. Flynn: I would recommend we go on record granting the right of way, subject to the approval of our Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the right of way as requested by Patrick C. Derrico, Solicitor to the Canonsburg -Houston Joint Authority, concerning a line in the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, be approved, subject to the approval of the County Solicitor. 74 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Remarks: Mr. Flynn: Is this, satisfactory insofar as the County is concerned? Mr. Derrico: We have no problems with the County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. M§Lzza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn suggested that Messrs. Derrico and Bourke arrange a meeting as soon as possible to resolve the matter of costs that will be involved. Messrs. Derrico, Bourke and Conti left the meeting. Harmon Creek Site 482 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of one (1) earthfill Floodwater Retarding structure, located approximately two miles northwest of Dinsmore, Washington County,_ Pennsylvania; said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a.m. D. S. T. , Thursday, May 22, 1969, at which time they will be opened in the presence, of the County Commissioners and publicly read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; MR. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Harmon Creek Flood Control Project - Cost Sharing Application Mr. Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission reviewed an application for cost sharing to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission Re: support to Snall Watershed Projects 1969 - 70 program. Mr. Anthony: We talked to them on the phone and we have estimated after talking with all persons concerned, that we can expect $36, 000 to be expended on the project; this is being reimbursed at the rate of 25% so we are submitting a request for $9, 000. 00 to be allocated; this the second one of these. Mr, Flynn: In other words this is a part of the overall agreement, we entered into. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Cost Sharing Application in the amount of $9, 000. 00 representing county request for reimbursement by Soil Conservation Service (25%) towards the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board be authcriized to execute the application. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Cross Creek County Park Letter under date of April 16, 1969, -from Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation informed the Board that to date, the County has acquired approximately 2, 000 acres in the Cross Creek County Park site; it is important now that a Waster Development Plan be undertaken so that construction of and for recreational facilities can coincide with the anticipated construction of the multi -purpose lake early in 1971; the engineering and construction of the dam and lake area will be handled by the United States Soil Conservation Service and in conjunction with this structure the County can anticipate around $200, 000. in matching Federal funds under P. L. 566. These funds are to be expended for basic redreational developments of a preliminary plan that is expected to be approved by Congress sometime this year. Schedule for this site should be as follows: 1. Master Development Plan - April 1969 to March 1970 2. Engineering and Construction Drawings - April 1970 to January 1971 3. Limited Improvements - April 1969 to March 1971 4. Major Construction Undertaken - spring 1971 Mr. George Solicited and received proposalss from the following consulting firms for the Master Development Plan. 1. George R. Kemp and Associates, Inc. $28, 000. 2. M. Robert Fenton 19,344. 3. Fahringer, McCarty, Grey and Associates 30,500. Mr. Mazza made reference to the difference in the amounts and made inquiry of Mr. George if when proposals are solicited, the firms are told exactly what is wanted. Mr. George: I gave them the basic things to be considered to come up with a proposal on. I have checked into some of the cost break -down and found Fenton doesn't go into detail as to alternatives so its a very skeptic proposal as to what services it will provide, but in Kemp's it goes into detail as to what he will do and provide, the other is pretty good but runs about $2500 more and I don't thinklit is quite as good. Mr. Flynn: Is there money in our account for this? Mr. George: There is money set up, but not the Cross Creek account. Mr. Mazza: In our deliberations on this yesterday, there was a question in our minds on the transfer of funds, from one account to the other. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County enter into a contract with George R. Kemp and Associates, for the preparation of a Master De- velopment Plan for the Cross Creek County Park, as per their proposal for a fee bf $28, 000; subject to the approval of the County Solicitor. Roll c!.11 vote taken: 476 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Note: Copies of the bids should be on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Conference Memorandum under date of April 14s 1969, from Michael George, requested permission to attend the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania State Recreation and Park Conference to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 27-30, 1969. Advance registration for the conference is $25. 00 payable to Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society 1969 Conference. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Michael George, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation, be authorized, to attend the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania State Recreation and Park Conference to,be held April 27-30, 1969, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mingo Creek County Park Memorandum under date of April 16, 1969, from Michael George, requested permission to advertise for bids for sanitary facilities and parking lots in Mingo Creek County Park. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of sanitary facilities and parking lots in Mingo Creek County Park; said bids to be received in the Office of the Controller until 1100 a. m. D. S. T. , Thursday, May 8, 1969, at which time they will be opened in the presence of the County Commissioners and publicly read. Roll call tb- tectaken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter to Mrs. Virginia Dent, Program Specialist, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Widener Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Michael George regarding PA OS-26 Mingo Creek Park, Washington County, Pennsylvania, - re: information was requested to satisfy additional requirements for the grant requisition; said information was -sent by registered mail on April 10, 1969. Mr. George also informed Mrs. Dent our entire county park acquisition program has virtually stopped because we have not received the Federal Open Space money that has been requisitioned since October 1968 (request on file is W-� 1 1 for $183, 000); the entire acquisition and development program is being affected by the W ■ ■ 477 ti BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS lack of anticipated Open Space money and Detention fees are also building up since we are not in a position to make final property settlements. Mr. George requested that Mrs. Dent give our file close attention to expedite the project since it is getting to the point where it will be critical if we don't receive the Open Space money soon. Cross Creek County Park - James D. Brezinski property Letter under date of April 11, 1969, from Clay Graham, Administrative Assistant, Department of Parks and Recreation explained the background of the Brezinski property; a check was requested to settle the property, however, several days later it was learned through the Brezinski attorney that a member of the family was not willing to accept any settlem tnt, making a condemnation settlement necessary. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that condemnation proceedings on the property of James D. Brezinski and Virginia Brezinski, his wife, and Laura Brezinski, his mother, be approved; said property being located in Cross Creek County Park (Cross Creek C-16). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Monongahela Riverfront Aquatorium Mr. George also presented a resolution to , Board for consideration and approval; said resolution authorizes the filing of the application for the Monongahela Riverfront Aquatorium. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the application for the Monongahela Riverfront Aquatorium be supported, and that the following resolution be adopted. Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to certify resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONONGAHELA RIVERFRONT AQUATORIUM WHEREAS, the $500 M. Conservation and Reclamation Fund of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will make assistance grants in theL.amount of fifty percent for land to be developed by a political subdivision for recreation and conservation purposes; and WHEREAS, the County of Washington desires to participate in the $500 M. Conservation and Reclamation Fund to develop the land specified in the Application and obtain assistance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMIS - SIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, as follows: 1. That the County Commissioners of the County of Washington hereby approves the filing of the Application for $500,M. Development Assistance Grant. 478 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 2. That the Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file Application for Development Assistance, Part I, with the Department of Community Affairs, Recreation and Conservation Division, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and request an assistance grant 50% of total construction cost to develop the Wnicipal Park. CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING _OFFICER I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a duly convened meeting on the 17th day of April, 1969 and that I am duly authorized to execute this certificate. Michael R. Flynn Michael R. Flynn /s/ Title Chairman Washington County Commissioners Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Anthony and George left the meeting. Mr. Robert Bowen, representing McShane Contracting Company, Inc., entered the meeting. 11:00 a. m. - Opening of Bids for relocation of an 8-inch cast iron pipe and fittings located in the First Phase of Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: 1 / Bidder: Alex E. Paris Construction Company, Inc. Atlasburg, Pennsylvania Lump Sum: $5800. 00 Fifty eight hundred dollars and no cents Alex E. Paris / s / Alex E. Paris, President Certified check in the amount of $290. 00 accompanied bid. 2/ Bidder: McShane Contracting Company, Inc. 875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lump Sum: $ 9, 6 5 0. 00 By: Frank L. McShane Secretary -Treasurer Performance Bond filed along with Bid - United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company F MINUTE BOOK 479 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Performance Bond filed along with Bid - United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Mr. Bevec: McShane Contracting Company, Inc. is doing the flood control work. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above bids be tabled until the next regular meeting, Thursday, April 24, 1969, at which time contract will be awarded. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bowen left the meeting. Controller Elish entered the meeting. Temporary Loan: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chief Clerk be authorized to borrow from the Pittsburgh National Bank the sum of $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 motion. April2l, 1969 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA $250, 000. 00 April2l, 1969 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at 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 balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of 3. 186% per annum, irAerest 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 first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year. This certificate of indebtedness 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. C MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS L—ai IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 21st day of April, 1969. ATTEST: James V. Murphy Chief Clerk (SEAL) Data Processing /s/ COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Michael R. Flynn /s/ Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner John P. Bevec, / s / John P. Bevec, Commissioner John Mazza /s/ John Mazza, Commissioner Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids on Air Conditioning placed and wiring of the Data Processing room; said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a, m. , Thursday, May 1, 1969, at which time they will be opened in the presence of the County Commissioners and publicly read. Correspondence Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence from George Kubovcik, Chief Adult Probation Officer, approved by Judge Sweet, requested that Louis Wilson, Probation Officer, be authorized to attend the Adult Correctional Institute at Penn State University, in place of Miss Juanita Berkey, who will be unable to attend; $100. 00 advance is requested payable to 11 Mr. Wilson on or before May 1, 1969. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Louis Wilson, Probation Officer, be authorized to attend the Adult Correctional Institute at Penn State University, May 5-9, 1969; and that advance in the amount of $100. 00 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk reported that a check in the amount of $11, 576. 00 had been received from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - re: Juvenile Court 1 E Probation Services Grant - January 1 - December 31, 1969. MINUTE BOOK 481 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read letter under date of April 11, 1969, from Clyde G. Tempest, expressed thanks to the Board of Commissioners on his recent appointment to the Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes. Letter under date of April 9, 1969, from Carl E. Glock, Jr., Chairman of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, requested the County's second payment of their 1969 proportionate share of the Commission's estimated expenses. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $4, 273. 00 due the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, be approved for payment; check to be made payable to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, 564 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 152194 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented a Xerox Service Agreement for consideration and approval to the Board; agreement covers the service on the machine that will be installed to replace the present Xerox machine. The new machine has more speed, after so many copies it will begin to duplicate. The fee involved will be increased from $30. 00 per month to $50. 00 per month. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Xerox Service Agreement for One (1) 3600-I Xerox Machine at the Courthouse, be approved, subject to the approval of the County Solicitor; and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute said agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Louis Stish, Chairman of the West Pike Run Supervisors and Mr. Mike Golmitz, West Pike Run Supervisor, entered the meeting. Mr. Stish informed the Board of county owned property in their area that is creating a health hazard; various offenders are using the foundations for garbage - there are about 10 lots involved. Mr. Stish: We will push the chimneys down, but we would like the County to come in and cover it over. Mr. Bevec: Has the Health Officer been down there? Mr. Stish: He was there yesterday; we have an ordinance, but we cannot catch the offenders. 482 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec suggested that the gentlemen make a survey and see what the cost will be so the Commissioners will know what is involved. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that a survey and comparison made, to see what can be done regarding the property in West Pike Run. Remarks - Mr. Flynn: We will definitely make a survey and get in touch with you gentlemen. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioners Bevec and Mazza reported briefly on a meeting they attended the night before with reference to the progress of Councils. (proposed Mid - Monongahela Valley Council of Governments) Mr. Bevec: I think it is alright and wouldn't hurt for us to endorse it, the idea is to get the communities to cooperate more among'themselves. Mr. Mazza: I want to concur with Mr. Bevec, the meeting was well attended by 31 municipalities (approximately 200 people), it is pretty much along our way of thinking; there is no question ini-Imind the program is good and we should endorse the program. being. adjourn. Chairman suggested that action be deferred on the matter for the time Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1969 n