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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 65 - 4-24-1969 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 483 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS NO. 65 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., April 24, 1969 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Murphy, County Surveyor Yuhas, Public Information Officer Huber, Mr. Kyle Riggs of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority and Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter. Absent being Commissioner Mazza, because of a death in the family. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Absent; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 64, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 64 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Awarding of contract for the relocation of the 8-inch pipe line. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract for relocation of an 8-inch cast iron pipe and fittings located in the First Phase of Chai-tiers Creek Flood Control Project be awarded to ALEX E. PARIS CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. , Atlasburg, Pennsylvania 15004, at the price as set forth in their bid ($5, 800. 00); this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Formation of Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments: Chief Clerk made reference to memorandum under date of April 9, 1969, from John D. Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, subject being Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments, that was presented at the regular Board meeting held Thursday, April 10, 1969 and tabled at that time. A meeting I was held at the Nemacolin Country Club on Wednesday, April 16, 1969 to introduce the concept to officials of 37 municipalities. The Mid -Mon Valley Council of Governments is a voluntary organization to provide closer cooperation between 37 commWities in 484 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Washington, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. In addition, to being a forum to exchange ideas and collect information, it is intended that this body will have a small professional staff to furnish technical aid to member governments and to review and coordinate federal, state and local programs of regional importance. Mr. Bevec: I attended the meeting with Commissioner Mazza and Solicitor Capano, and the concept of the thing I think is a getter understanding between communities and among the communities in the Valley, and to save the communities more money. Those communities along the river are closely assbciated with each other because of the geographical condition and I would move that we endorse the general concept of the program that has been presented. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board. of Washington County Commissioners endorse the general concept of the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments, that has been presented. Remarks - Mr. Capano: This doesn't involve the County in any financial obligations but merely as a supporting municipality, and they presented some wonderful examplex where this has worked very effectively in getting things done quickly and economically. The idea is Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Veterans' Affairs: Letter under date of April 23, 1969 from Elmer Obitko, Director of Veterans' Affairs, recommended that a contribution in the amount of $200. 00 be made to Washington County Voiture 676. Forty & Eight, be approved; subject to the approval of the audit by the County Controller with regard to the expenditures. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of April 22, 1969 from Elmer Obitko, requested permission to attend and participate in a convention to be held by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Directors of Veterans' Affairs at Hershey, Pennsylvania. Expenses will amount tb $195. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Elmer Obtko, Director of Veterans' Affairs, be authorized to attend the Pennsylvania State Association r� k MINUTE BOOK 485 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS of County Directors of Veterans' Affairs, June 8 - 11, 1969, at Hershey, Pennsylvania. Roll• call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Liquid Fuels Cut -Off Date: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that June 1, 1969, be designated as the cut-off date for municipalities to make application for County Aid (Liquid Fuels) allocations, to be based upon 75% of the State Formula to be approved for distribution; State Formula - 60 per cent mileage and 40% population . Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Washington County Airport : Chief Clerk presented an invoice as submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , Consulting Engineers, in connection with the Airport Project, and billed in accordance with Article I -A and Article III -A of the engineering agreement dated the 31st day of October, 1968. Mr. Bevec: Is this in order Mr. Yuhas ? Mr. Yuhas: Yes; this is on the new work, the bids that will be opened today. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Invoice No. 51503 in the amount of $558. 00 (partial billing - Project No. 9-36-043-05) engineering services rendered for the detailed design, construction plans and specifications in connection with bituminous surface overlay on the existing runway, taxiway and aircraft parking apron, be approved for payment. Roll ctdl vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Washington County Child Welfare Services: Letter under date of April 23, 1969 from Louise Abel; Director of Washington County Child Welfare Services, requested consideration be given the following for employment: Miss Kathleen Smrekar Mrs. Jean O'Bidcunas 910 West Grant Street 771 Cooke Drive Houston, Pennsylvania 15342 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15234 as as a caseworker aide for ten weeks (summer a second year graduate student of 486 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS program of Careers in Social Work - student entering her senior year in college and expressing an interest in social work as a career) Student is paid directly by the Office of Family Services, Department of Public Welfare. The expense to the County would be for transportation which would be minimal. Social Work. She is on a stipend from the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Family Services, therefore her sal- ary will continue to be paid by them; the County's involvement will be in transportation expense. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request be approved; Miss Kathleen Smrekar will work with the Services from Monday, June 9, 1969 through Friday, August 15, 1969; Mrs. Jean O'Biecunas will work with the Services from June 23, 1969 to August 29, 1969. Mr. Bevec: These people are selected from a Civil Service List. The transportation is the only thing that is involved primarily. Correspondence: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Notification from Joseph W. Mulroy, Secretary, Pennsylvania Association of County Hospital Administrators, informed the Board this year's conference will be held at the Hershey Motor Lodge, Hershey, Pennsylvania, on September 25th and 26th. The program committee has arranged for speakers whose presentations will be of interest to all County Hospital Management - Medical - Nursing - Social Service Per- sonnel. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Superintendents at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men and Washington County Home for Aged Women, Tony Mastrangelo and John Show�dter respectively, be authorized to attend the 1969 Annual Pennsylvania Association of County Hospital Administrators Fall Conference, on September 25th and 26th, at the Hershey Motor Lodge, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of April 23, 1969, to Mr, and Mrs. Tony Premosh, Main Street, New Eagle, Pennsylvania, from James P. Huber, Public Information Officer, expressed thanks on behalf of the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department and the Washington County Board of Commissioners, for their gift of sixteen (16) chestnut trees to be planted in Mingo Creek County Park, in memory 1 E MINUTE BOOK 487 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS of the late .Mr. John Zani, the father of Mrs. Premosh. Solicitor: Mr. Capano presented a resolution to the Board for consideration and approval, submitted by the Redevelopment Authority with regard to the City of Monongahela, Pennsylvania; said resolution authorizes the filing of an application for an assistance grant. Mr. Riggs: This is the same identical resolution that was passed three weeks ago, only for Bentleyville, Mr. Riggs reviewed a map of the City of Monongahela indicating the prospective treatment, showing clearance areas, rehabilitation areas, rehabilitation and spot.clearance areas. Included in the preliminary plans are a new post office and housing for the elderly - 50 perhaps 75 units. Mr. Riggs also stated that Monongahela was a nice community with a lot of potential. Mr. Flynn: First of all, the municipality authorizes the Redevelopment Authority to make the study, then once you complete your study, you submit it to the local planning commission and the local planning commission makes an official recommendation to the municipality, the Redevelopment Board acts on it, then it comes to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Mr. Riggs: That is correct. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington to file an application for Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form DCA - 20 under the Neighborhood Development Program with regard to the City of Monongahela, be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The proposed NDP Area is bounded by Main Street and the Pennsylvania Railroad lines on the north, Fourth Street on the east, and generally the rear property lines of those properties fronting on Chess Street on the South, and Sixth Street and Pike Street on the west. Acquisition of Easements - Hanover Township - Harmon Creek Flood Control Project: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the petition for approval of Purchase of two easements over real estate situate in Hanover Township, Washington 488 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS County, Pennsylvania, owned by Anthony Placzek, for the total price of $800. 00, be approved for presentation to the Court. Said tract being necessary for flood control in the County of Washington. Conference: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec announced a conference will be held May 7 and 8, 1969 by the County Association of Commissioners, with reference to the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program. I Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mr. Charles A. Gillespie, Director of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Mr. John Fantz, Administrator of the Washington -Greene Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program; and Commissioner John P. Bevec, be authorized to attend the above mentioned Conference. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Ye s; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed. Meeting reconvened at 11: 00 a. m. , for the purpose of opening bids for: a/ Washington County Airport Runway, Taxiway and Aircraft Parking Apron Overlay - b/ Ballots required for the conduct of the Special Election to be held Tuesday, May 20, 1969 - with the following being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn, Chief Clerk Murphy, County Solicitor Capano, Public Information Officer Huber, Mr. Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer, Deputy Controller Whalen, Mr. Donald W. Bertram, Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. Airports Supervisor, and various bidders - Herman Alvarez representing Burrell Construction and Supply Company, William W. and Frank E. Spencer representing Black Top Paving Company, Inc., Russ Kohl representing Lampl-Anderson and Goerge Stewart representing Gavlik Construction Company, Mrs. Emma Kucera of West Pike Run Township. Airport: The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen: 1 Fj L MINUTE BOOK 489 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS BIDDER BASE BID 1. Black Top Paving $139, 630. 00 Washington, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $7, 000 accompanied bid. 2. Gavlik Construction Company $149, 955. 00 Bentleyville, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $7, 500 accompanied bid. 3. Trumble Construction and $145, 475. 75 Asphalt Company Large, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $8, 000 accompanied bid. Note: Bid was filed yesterday - Addendum No. 1, today. 4. R. A. Anderson, Inc. $149, 462. 50 Dravosburg, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $7, 500 accompanied bid. 5. Westmoreland Paving $149, 916. 00 Monessen (Pittsburgh Asphalt) Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $7, 500 accompanied bid. 6. Russell Industries $139, 900. 00 Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $7, 500 accompanied bid. 7. Burrell Construction and Supply $149, 075. 00 Donora, Pennsylvania Bid Bond in the amount of $8, 700 accompanied bid. ALTERNATE $131, 530. 00 $147, 255. 00 $136, 025. 75 $141, 362. 50 $138, 036. 00 $131, 800. 00 $139, 355. 00 Chairman reviewed 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 necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. `Flynn, that the above bids be tabled for further study by the Solicitor and Engineer; contract to be awarded on Thursday, May 1, 1969, at 10:00 a. m. or shortly thereafter. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Be vec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Bidders left the meeting; Messrs. Yuhas, Tenaglia and Bertram left the meeting. Ballots - Specik.l Election to be held May 20, 1969. Mr. Whalen: At the time I left the office, there were no bids; however, here is the proof of publication, publication dates being April 12, 15 and 18, 1969. You will have to 490 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS declare this an emergency and handle them by quotes because of the time involved. Mr. Flynn: Based on the information supplied by Mr. Whalen, and as he has pointed out, we did advertise on three different dates as required by law, no bids were submitted, therefore we have no alternative but to declare this an emergency and necessity demands that we ask for quotes; the CYm. of Clerk or Purchasing Agent to secure quotes from the various publishing companies. We will probably have to call a special meeting of the Board to approve the gvotes. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that due to the emergency situation with regard to the ballots for the Special Election, the Chief Clerk be authorized to secure quotes for the ballots, and the awarding of the contract to be made upon the receipt of the quotes as soon as possible and if necessary, a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners be called to award the contract. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously, Mrs. Emma Kucera was in attendance at the meeting with regard to the increased water rates in her area, (Crescent Heights) - The Redstone Water Company is going to increase the rates effective June 1, 1969, and she is taking exception. Mr. Flynn: What is the position your township supervisors are taking? They were here last week. Mrs. Kucera: They were here last wekk on business of their own. Mr. Flynn: Did you or any group of citizens go to their meeting and ask them for their help? We dn.,County government do not want to supercede the authority of the township supervisors. Did anyone approach them at their meeting? Mrs. Kucera: I don't know if anyone approached them. Mr. Flynn: The township supervisors would be more knowledgeable. Mr. Capano: Such matters must be initiated by the local government before any other party can participate. Mr. Flynn: These are the people that represent you in the township, if they so desire I am sure the Commissioners would be willing to cooperate. Mr. Charles A. Gillespie, Director of the Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, entered the meeting. 1