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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
adjourn.
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 meeting
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
No. 70
, 1969
CHIEF CLERK
Office of the County Commissioners
Washingtoh;-, Pa., May 22, 1969
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also
present being: Acting Chief Clerk Pagac, County Solicitor Capano, County Surveyor
Yuhas, Public Information Officer Huber, Controller Elish, Deputy Controller Whalen,
Eugene Tenaglia - Bridge Engineer, Assistant County Solicitor Porter, Michael George -
Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Charles Gillespie of the Washington -
Greene Community Action Corporation, and Reporter Campbell.
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. 69, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 69
be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Unfinished Business:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County
Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for new cars and 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck
for the garage and Station Wagon and Park Maintenance Equipment; said bids to be
received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a. m. , D. S. T. , Thursday,
June 12, 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.
Chairman of the Board then introduced Acting Chief Clerk Andrew Pagac, who is taking
the place of our present Chief Clerk J. V. Murphy who is ill.
Awarding of contract for Mingo Creek County Park Sanitary and Parking facilities.
Correspondence received from Michael George, Director of Parks
and Recreation was read. It stated that the bids opened on May 8, 1969 at the regular
meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Project WC 2/69-1 Mingo Creek County Park
Sanitary and Parking facilities, have been reviewed by the engineer. The lowest bid was
Frank�Gavl:ik and Sons.,' ,Inc; with an amount of $98, 436. In comparing the lowest
bid with the estimate of $80, 000 the engineer has found a deficiency in his estimate-.
Mr. George recommends that the Board award the contract to Frank Gavlik and Sons,
Inc. in the amount of $98, 436.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract
for the Project WC 2/69-1 Mingo Creek County Park Sanitary and Parking facilities be
awarded to FRANK GAVLIK AND SONS, INC., 114 Piersol Avenue, Bentleyville, Pa.
15314, at the price set forth in their bid ($98, 436. ); this being the lowest responsible
bid received and being in accordance with our specifications.
Remarks: The cost is shared with the state.
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 County
Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the renovation and remodeling of the
rest rooms in the CourthoL,s e; said bids to be received in the Office of the County
Controller until 11:00 a. m. , D. S. T. ; Thursday, June 19, 1969, at which time they will
be opened in the presence of the County Commissioners and publicly read.
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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.
Correspondence from Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , regarding the F. A. A.
Project No. 9-3.6--043--05, Contract No. 6, Washington County Airport, stating that the
F. A.A. has denied the request to increase their grant from $59, 500 to $71, 000 on the
above project. It is recommended that the Commissioners request a revision in the
Project Scope to F. A.A. This proposed revision will be called for the deletion blithe
overlay from the existing aircraft parking apron. The present pavement on the parking
apron is in fairly good condition and is not deteriorating as much as the existing
runway and taxiway. By deleting the overlay from the aircraft parking apron, it will
not in any way affect the operations of the Airport.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: It is noted in this project summary that the total eligible project costs
will be $119, 000 and the requested F. A.A. Grant will, therefore, be $59, 500. It is
further noted that the local share will be $37, 750.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the board request
permission from the F. A. A. and the P. A. C. to delete certain improvements to the
parking apron due to denial of a request for increased assistance.
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 Board appoint
Martha Ward of Washington to the Return Board which will begin its work on Friday,
May 23, 1969.
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 Board approve
a contract with the state for an additional $200, 000. in Project 70 matching funds to be
used for acquisition of land for the County Park Systems. The Chairman as authorized
to sign the contract.
Remarks -
Mr. Bevec to Mr. George: What progress are you making with HUD.
Mr. George: The check should be in the mail for $154, 000. 00.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Correspondence was read, dated May 12, 1969, from James V.
Scatena, Senior Class President of Bethlehem -Center Senior High School expressing
his thanks to everyone who made their trip to the Court House an enjoyable and profritable
experience. He also stated that he would especially like to thank Mrs. Kalamas and
the County Bar Association for their invaluable help.
DB•PA:�TMENT OF PARKS AND RECRBACTION
Letter received from Department of Parks and Recreation dated
May 15, 1969 was read. It stated that condemnation proceedings on Mary Patterson
C-27, Cross Creek County Park should be started. This oproperty negotiation has come
to a standstill due to the liens upon it. Also that a Board of View on the following
properties at Mingo Creek County Park should be propagated:
Ethelwyn C. Rinne M-13. The preliminary settlement was not
accepted.
Garvin Metcalfe M-22. The preliminary settlement has been accepted
but the final settlement has not been agreed upon. This property
is drawing delay compensation.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board approve
the condemnation proceedings against the property of Mary Patterson C-27, Cross
Creek County Park. Also that 'a Board of View on the following properties at Mingo
Creek County Park be propagated: Ethelwyn C. Rinne M-13.
Garvin Metcalfe M-22.
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 Board
authorize the Chairman to sign a contract for the Washington County OEDP Committee
that will allot $1, 343. 00 to the OEDP group for promoting Applachian Projects in
Washington County for the fiscal year ending June, 1970.
Remarks: Washington County will receive Applaachian funds for the
construction of our two technical high schools which the OEDP group helped sponsor and
an access road in the Arden Downs Park, which was also promoted by the group. In
Addition, the Greater Charleroi IDC group has applied for Appalachian funds to extend
a road into their industrial park, and the group is presently working on two additional
applications for their access roads which include one into a recreational area and one
into a regional industrial park.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Correspondence:
Letter under date of May 16, 1969, indicated that our request for our
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Planning Grant quarterly allotment request has been
approved for payment for the period of April 1, 1969 to June 30, 1969.
Public Welfare Food Stamp Program:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec approving an invoice
from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dppartment of Public Welfare Food Stamp
Program quarterly Statement of Administrative Costs for the Quarter Ending March 31,
1969, and for the fiscal year of 1968-69 in the amount of $24, 171.48.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor read letter under date of May 16, 1969, from Hall &
McChesney Inc. , stating that our present contract with them expires June 30, 1969.
Since labor and costs have gone up substantially since this contract started, Hall &
McChesney Inc. would be willing to renew this contract, at the current rate of one
dollar and fifty cents ($1. 50) per instrument, through an additional one year period,
or until june 30, 1970.
Chairman recommended that this request be tabled for further study.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above
request from Hall & McChesney Inc. be tabled for further study.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor read a memorandum under date of May 22, 1969, from
F. D. Whalen, Deputy Controller requesting the approval to transfer the sum of $30, 000. 00
from the General Fund Account to the Commonwealth Conservation account. Also
that the Solicitor be authorized to draft the necessary papers to obtain a final temporary
loan in the amount of $200, 000. 00 on the take down loan basis in anticipation of tax
revenues.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the approval to
transfer the sum of $30, 000. 00 from the General Fund Account to the Commonwealth
Conservation Account be granted. Also included in the motion is Viat the Solicitor
be authorized to draft the necessary papers to obtain a final temporary loan in the amount
of $200, 000. 00 on the take down loan basis in anticipation of tax revenues.
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Roll call vote taken:
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Controller Whalen, and Bidders entered the meeting.
11: 00 a. m. - Opening of Bids - for construction of one (1) earthfill Floodwater
Retarding structure, located approximately two miles northwest of Dinsmore, Pa.
Harmon Creek Site #482
Following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Bidder: Richard Construction Company, Inc.
121 Wilhaven Road
McMurray, Pa. 15317
Total Bid Price: $95, 141. 50
Bid Bond in the amount of 20% of the total bid price accompanied bid.
2. Bidder: Frank Irey Jr., Inc.
R. D. 2 Park Avenue Ext.
Monongahela, Pa. 15063
Total Bid Price: $166, 142. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $35, 000. 00 accompanied bid.
3. Bidder: Windy Hill Construction Co. Inc.
R. D. 3
Burgettstown, Pa. 15021
Total Bid Price: $164, 968. 50
Bid Bond in the amount of $33, 000. 00 accompanied bid.
4. Bidder: A. Murphy Construction Company
840 Charles Street, P. O. Box 512
Wellsburg, West Virginia
Total Bid Price: $165, 817. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $34, 000, 00 accompanied bid.
5. Bidder: McShane Construction Co., Inc.
1910 Cochran Rd.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220
Total Bid Price: $196, 559. 1;0
Bid Bond in the amount of $60, 000. 00 accompanied bid.
6. Bidder: Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc.
114 Piersol Avenue
Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314
Total Bid Price: $94, 347. 20
Bid Bond in the amount of $20, 000. 00 accompanied bid.