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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 75 - 6-26-1969 - COMMISSIONERv)8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS No. 75 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 26, 1969 The Board of County Commissioners met it regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner Mazza. Also being present: County Solicitor Capano; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Chief Clerk Murphy; Mr. Charles Gillespie of The Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Deputy Controller Whalen; Public Information Officer Huber; and Reporter Robertson. 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 ommissions to Minute No. 74, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 74 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec7 Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business: Awarding of Contract for the Renovation of the Men and Ladies Restrooms in the Courthouse. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract for the Renovation of the Men and Ladies Restrooms in the Courthouse be awarded to JOHN B. BRUNO PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY, 65 Campbell Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, for the total sum of $46, 115. 00; this being the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accordance with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Remarks: Mr. Whalen: In reference to the Capital Improvements Program,, I am currently surveying the whole program and I think that we can set up a date early next week to discuss this program. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 559 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Advertisement for Bids: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn; that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the Renovation of the Interior of the Courthouse Dome. Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller of Washington County, Courthouse, 'Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11: 00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 1969, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 20, 1969, from Donald J. Murphy, Director of the Bureau of Institutional Collections, which state d that effective January 1, 1970, the daily per diem rates for the Youth Development Centers and Youth Forestry Camps will be increased as follows: Youth Development Centers Youth Forestry Camps from $7. 25 to $10. 30 per day from $5. 00 to $8. 25 per day Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 19, 1969, from Gerald D. Curtin, Chief - Airports Branch, in reference to the Washington County Airport, Project No. 9-36-043-D904, Payment No. 4, which stated that a check in the amount of $7, 959.44 will be mailed within the next few days in reference to the above project number. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 18, 1969, from Gerald D. Curtin, Chief - Airports Branch, in reference to the Washington County Airport, Project No. 9-36-043-C905, Change Order No. 1, which stated that the Federal Aviation Administration has received and reviewed 'Change Order No. 1 which deletes all work connected with the resurfacing of the Aircraft Parking Apron under subject project and are approving same as submitted. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 23, 1969, from Walter M. Maravich, c/o Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , addressed to the Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission, in reference to the Washington County Airport -Project No. 136-A-69A-10. Letter stated that four (4) copies were enclosed of the Voucher Form - Application No. 4 in the amount of $2, 994. 83 in connection with the above project. The following documents were enclosed to the Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission: Two (2) FAA-5100-6 Application No. 4 in the amount of $7, 959. 44. One (1) FAA-1630 Summary of Project Costs with attached statement of Engineering Costs. One (1) FAA-1629 Periodic Cost Estimate No. 4 for period ending April 30, 1969. 0 MINUTE B o 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Michael George, Director of Parks & Recreation, entered the meeting. Chief Clerk presented one (1) invoice submitted by Michael Baker Jr., Inc. , Consulting Engineers, in connection with the Airport Project, and billed in accordance with Article I D and Article III $ of the engineering agreement dated January 11, 1968. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Invoice No. 52045 in the amount of $334. 47 (Project No. 09-34-043-D904) partial billing for general inspection services in connection with the extension to the present runway and lighting at the Washington County Airport be approved for payment. Remarks: The invoice has been approved by County Surveyor Yuhas. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY MH/MR CLINIC: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn; that Mrs. Mary J. Drewitz, be appointed Government Career Trainee, effective date to be June 23, 1969. Mrs. Drewitz is replacing Mr. Grace Horne, Psychiatric Nurse, who resigned due to pregnancy. The said Psychiatric Nurse position was replaced by a Government Career Trainee due to lack of no active or interested Psychiatric Nurse prospects. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried ,unanimously. Chief Clerk read a memorandum under date of June 26, 1969, from F. D. Whalen, Deputy Controller, requesting the approval to transfer the sum of $22, 500. 00 from the Capital Reserve Account to the Commonwealth Conservation Account. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the approval to transfer the sum of $22, 500. 00 from the Capital Reserve Account to the Commonwealth Conservation Account be granted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. DATA PROCESSING OFFICE Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 24, 1969, from Sandra Lesch, Data Processing Manager, which requested that temporary help be obtained to operate a 735 magnetic tape encoder, which is on order. Letter stated that the Department has no need of another permanently employed keypunch girl. Mrs. Lesch stated that she has made inquiries into the expense involved. Kelly Services charges $3. 65 per hour; r MINUTE BOOK 561 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 11 1 Staff Builders charges $3. 40 per hour; and Liken Agency charges $3. 15 per hour. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Sandra Lesch, Data Processing Manager, be authorized to use temporary help to operate the 735 magnetic tape encoder; the agency which Mrs. Lesch chooses is at her discretion. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 24, 1969, from Sandra Lesch, Data Processing Manager, which requested that an expense account be allowed for meals for the evenings overtime which are worked and mileage and lunch be allowed on the Saturdays worked. Letter stated that the Department is currently engaged in approximately eight (8) hours a week overtime. Letter further stated that this is requested in order to defray the added expenses incurred by the personnel of this Department in working overtime. The programming -systems staff is to be exempted from this portion of the expense account. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the above request from Sandra Lesch, Data Processing Manager, that an expense account be allowed for meals for the evenings overtime is worked and mileage and lunch be allowed on the Saturdays worked. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that J. Thomas Martys, `Jr. Programmer for Data Processing Office, be advanced the amount of $400. 00 for expenses to be incurred in attending a two -week course in the NEAT/3 course in Dayton, Ohio, beginning July 14, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jack Merdian,WJPA, entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 20, 1969, from Mr. George Stewart addressed to Mayor Charles Mayer which brought out the conditions which exist at the new Housing Development Area on Jefferson and Franklin Streets. Mr. Stewart quoted the area as being in "Sad Shape. " Mr. Bevec: With reference to the above letter, I think this is a responsibility to the County Housing Authority. I understand the situation with reference to the erosion and playground situation. The Housing Authority, I believe, is making every effort to do something about these conditions. I think that we should call the Housing Authority and try 562 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS JdML to alleviate the situation that exists. Mr. Flynn: The criticism suggested by -Mr. George Stewart is no exaggeration, This project has not been dedicated as of yet. It is not very conducive to the rest of the area. We will call and arrange a meeting with the Housing Authority and see if this situation can be resolved. Solicitor: Solicitor Capano presented a Deed of Ease nt.:__ for a right-of-way to the Pennsylvania Department of Highways to the Board for approval. This is in reference to the new construction to the Hayes Avenue Bridge located in Canton Township. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Deed of Easement for a right-of-way to the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in reference to the new construction to the Hayes Avenue Bridge located in Canton Township be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following Resolution be made a part of the minutes: RESOLUTION WHEREAS; land for Industrial Development is becoming scarce in Washington County; and WHEREAS , there is immediate need to secure desirable land for future Industrial Development in order to assure future Industrial Development and greater job and employment opportunities for the citizens of Washington County; and WHEREAS , there is presently available a desirable industrial site consisting of Forty (40) acres which is located in Chartiers and North Strabane Townships owned by the Consolidated Coal Company for the sum of $40, 000. 00, which purchase was strongly recommended by the Washington County Industrial Development Agency; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Washington purchase the said industrial site for future Industrial Development in the sum of $40, 000, subject to the approval by the Court and further that the Solicitor be authorized to prepare and submit a petition to the Court accordingly. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano requested authorization to prepare the necessary legal documents for the purchase of forty (40) acres of Industrial Development land located in Chartiers and North Strabane Townships. The price per acre is $1, 000. 00. Total purchase MINUTE BOOK 563 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS price is therefore $40, 000. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that County Solicitor Capano be authorized to prepare the necessary legal documents for the purchase of forty (40) acres of Industrial Development land located in Chartiers and North Strabane Townships at the total purchase price of $40, 000. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Capano recommended to the Board that Patrick C. Derrica be appointed as an Assistant County Solicitor to the Tax Claim Bureau effective date to be June 30, 1969. - Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Patrick C. Derrico be appointed as an Assistant County Solicitor to the Tax Claim Bureau, effective date to be June 30, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION: Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 26, 1969, from Michael George, Director of Parks & Recreation, which requested that the Commissioners give their approval to an out -of -court settlement in reference to William Caldwell property for $24, 500. 00. The preliminary settlement was $18, 500. 00. Caldwell demanded $37, 500. 00. and the Board of View gave an award of $30, 000. 00. Correspondence requested that the Controller's Office prepare a check payable to Robert L. Ceisler in the amount of $6, 000. 00,-,which will be the final settlement of the William Caldwell property. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. 'Flynn, that the out -of -court settlement of $24, 500. 00 for the William Caldwell property be approved; said property is land acquisition for Cross Creek County Park. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen reported to the Board that following a personal telephone conversation, the Controller's Office went ahead and reinvested the sum of $50, 000. 00 for Liquid Fuels in a Treasury Note for a period of 90 days. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the -reinvestment of $50, 000. 00 for Liquid Fuels in a Treasury Note for a period of 90 days. v64 MINUTE B 0 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call Vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen reported that yesterday the Controller's Office received the first half allocation for 1969 in the amount of $182, 597. 00 from the Liquid Fuels Account. Mr. Whalen stated that it would appear that a sizeable amount be invested for a period of ninety (90) days in a Treasury -,a Note. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the sum of $100, 000. 00 from the Liquid Fuels Account be invested in a Treasury Note for a period of ninety (90) days. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen reported that if reference to the -G--neral Fund Account, that the tax collections are still coming in very well and as of today the Controller's Office is paying off the first temporary loan made in January in the amount of $250.1000. 00. The interest is $1902. 75. The net balance as of this morning in the General Fund Account is $649, 000. 00. Assistant County Solicitor Porter made reference to the Tax Assessment problem. Mr. Porter reported to the Board that the County now has pending four (4) cases of substantial importance. Mr. Porter stated that in a number of these cases before the Court, expert witnesses have not appeared for the County and the Court commented on this. Sometimes when the municipalities are given notices to appear in Court fora particular case, they do not appear. Also, these expert witnesses cost money. A discussion followed involving the Tax Assessment problem by the Board and those also present. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: CAMS' CLERK ,1969 f]