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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 84 - 9-4-1969 - COMMISSIONER62 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS NO. 84 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., September 4, 1969 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the follow- ing members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Murphy, Deputy Controller Whalen, Public Information Officer Huber, Parks and Recreation Director George and Mr. Crouse of the Observer -Reporter Publishing Company. Meeting called to order by -- airman 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. 83, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 83 be approved, as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Awarding of Contracts - Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for Bituminous Paving of the Parking Lots at the Courthouse and Driveways at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be awarded to BLACK TOP PAVING CO., INC., 446 E. Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the amount as set forth in their bid ($12, 050. 00); this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with the 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. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for Vegetating Earthfill Embankment and other areas at Site PA-479, Harmon Creek Watershec, located near Eldersville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, be awarded to DAVID SHEPLER, R. D. 1, Champion, Pennsylvania, subject to the approval of the Soil Con- servation Service, for the amount set forth in his bid ($9, 537. 00); this being the lowest responsible and only bid received. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. fl -4 C 1 MINUTE B00K 6t3i `' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano: On Data Processing - Tax Statements and other Supplies for the year 1970, we received two (2) bids; The National Cash Register Company total bid 'price' $3, 977. 63 The Standard Register Company total bid price: $3, 666. 43. Here, we have a situation where we are using NCR equipment in the beginning year and it has been recommended that we use nothing but NCR equipment forms, etc. so if they develop any problems they know where it is and therefore, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to NCR even though it is a little higher. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, in view of the fact the County is initiating a new system and it has been recommended that we start with the NCR equipment forms in spite of the fact that the bid is higher, the contract for Data Processing Tax Statements and other Supplies for the year 1970, be awarded to THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY, 355 Fleet Street, P. O. Box 717 15230, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220; motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor. Remarks - Mr. Whalen: We use Boroughs equipment in our office and we buy very few forms from Burroughs because of the price situation; we use another form and the quality of their material is comparable with Burroughs. Mr. Bevec: Being as we are just starting out with the system, I think we are going to have to make the attempt to see how it will work out. Mr. Capano: I took the matter up with Sandra Lesch, Supervisor of the Department, and several others and we had an opportunity to see the equipment down at the new Bank and it has been recommended that for the first year we use their equipment rather than operate with something else and if we have problems we can put our fingers on it; afterwards it will be open to competitive bidding. Mr. Whalen: You were not influenced by the recommendations of NCR were you? Mr. Capano: No; by our own Help. Mr. Whalen: Any reputable company could question the matter. Mr. Capano: As long as you have justifications, and I think we do, because we have some questions ourselves until it is working right. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. s MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk made note that Mr. Lebec, representing Moore Business Forms, Inc. was in attendance at the opening of the Bids and that he had submitted an alternate Bid stating that he realized the matter involved. Chief Clerk - Correspondence: Letter under date of August 25, 1969 from Andrew Speller, Director, Division of Fiscal Management, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Wel- fare, Office of Mental Health, informed the Board the allotment request for the Central Washington County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Clinic for the period April 1, 1969 to June 30, 1969 has been audited, approved for payment, and submitted to the fiscal offices for processing; they found it necessary to make adjustments in the report as noted on the attached copy - when adjustments are necessary, delay in payment may be occasioned/this payment - $3, 614. 20. Letter under date of August 29, 1969 from Harry Steigman, Director, Bureau of Housing and Environmental Control, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, serves as a commitment from said Department that the County will receive 50 percent of the costs for preparation of a Solid Waste Management Plan, as provided in the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act, for Washingt-on County, contingent upon the pass- ing of legislation which appropriates funds for this purpose; the request for funding indicated that the costs of preparing this plan would be $66, 000, 50 percent of which would be paid by the Commonwealth; they are holding in pending the Service Purchase Contract which will encumber these funds. Chairman suggested that Mr. John Anthony, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, receive a copy of the above letter. Mr. Bevec: I thought Mr. Anthony said that we would get the complete allotment. Mr. Flynn: I understood that there would be no cost to the County. Mr. Huber: County participation is services in kind. Letter under date of September 2, 1969 from Michael George, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation, requested approval to attend the Annual Congress for Recreation and Parks to be held in Chicago; this Congress, conducted by the National Park and Recreation Association, should prove '.very beneficial in that it will have many educational sessions and workshops. Additional information concerning NRPa Annual Congress was attached. Estimated cost - $175. 00 Mr. Bevec: I am going to be for it this time. We have not attended any such con- ferences ourselves, we have not been to any national, conventions and I think starting the first of the year, State conferences are sufficient to attend, next, year I don't think we should 1 E permit this. MINUTE BOOK Sty BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Michael George, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, be authorized to attend the Annual Congress for Recreation and Parks to be held in Chicago, September 14-18, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (copy of) Letter under date of September 2, 1969 to Louis M. McMaster, Inc. from Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. advised that a final inspection has been scheduled for the Washington County Airport, Project No. FAA9-36-043-04, Contract No. 5, on Wednesday, September 17, 1969 at 10:00 a.m. < (copy of) Letter under date of August 27, 1969 to John Yuhas, County Surveyor, from Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. advised that their Electrical Engineer, conducted a pre -final inspection of the electrical work performed by Baldwin Electric Company on the Washington County Airport FAA Project No. 9-36-043-04, Contract No. 5, listing items as a punch list preliminary to the final inspection. (copy of) Letter under date of September 3, 1969 to Black Top Paving Company, Inc. from Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. advised that the final inspection for the Washington County Airport Project No. 9-36-043-®t, Contract No. 6 has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 1969, at 10:00 a.m. (copy of) Letter under date of September 2, 1969 to Mr. Gerald D. Curtin, Chief, Airports Branch, Federal Aviation Administration from Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. offered comments in regard to the density tests performed on Washington County Airport FAA Project No. 9-36-043-05; letter stated they feel the Contractor achieves maximum compaction that could be obtained due to the field conditions and recommended that the contract requirements of 98% of laboratory density be waivered on this project. It is felt that the project has resulted in a pavement of good quality. Letter under date of August 27, 1969 from Joseph Adestein, M. D., Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, notified the Board the County Mental Health/Mental Re- tardation Grant for the period July 1, 1969, through June 30, 1970, has been approved in the amount of $643, 152. 00; since the total request from all county units was greatly in ex- cess of the funds appropriated, it was necessary to pro -rate the funds available on a formula developed by the Department - in the near future we will be requested to prepare a revised estimate of expenditures indicating what programs will be supported out of this al- location. First quarterly allotment will be computed in the Deputy Secretary's Office and will represent one-fourth of the total amount approved for the county for theN69-70 year. Authorization was given to begin implementation of the program with due regard to the con- ditions set forth in the conditional approval letter from Thomas W. George, Jr., M. D., 6"47 6 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Secretary of Public Welfare. Mr. Bevec made note that the amount that was requested by the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board was a little over $800, 000 and of course the Program will have to be adjusted; Mr. Mazza: Does this mean there will be a cut --back? Mr. Bevec: There will be a cut -back in the recommended programs but with the ones going now, we will be unable to increase services. Letter under date of August 29, 1969 from Peter H. Smith, Executive Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Washington County Board of Assistance, made reference to memorandum dated 8-28-69 received from Chief Clerk Murphy and stated they were glad to be informed that Mr. Metro Petrosky, Jr. will be coordinating all welfare pro - grams; Mr. Smith feels that it will be very easy for their agency to cooperate with Mrs Petrosky. Letter under date of September 3, 1969, from Louise Abel, 11�-_ ecutive Di- rector of Washington County Child Welfare Service, submitted a request concerning a leave of absence for a staff member; the request of Miss Elena Bell for one month's leave of absence being made soley on the advice of her physician. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Elena Bell, Clerk Typist with Washington County Child Welfare Services, be granted a leave of absence as requested; this action to be effective September 8, 1969, Date of Return - October 6, 1969. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Notification received from John W. Macfarlane, Executive Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Military Affairs, Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission, informed the Board that Mr. Edwin G. Kase is the new Airports Engineer in charge of Airport Development and Construction Program and has filled the vacancy caused by the resignation of Roy Benjamin. New Business: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Reese Dugan be ap- pointed as a member of the Board of Revision of Taxes ((to fill the vacancy of the late Bruno Sicchitano), on a temporary basis until January 1, 1970. Remarks - Mr. Mazza: The reason I suggested Mr. Dugan is because he has been an employee in our Tax Assessment Office and he does have the experience. 1 Mr. Bevec: He will continue gips our regular field worker, but on the day the Board -4 MINUTE B O U K 657 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS meets, he will sit as a member of the Board. Roll call Vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec informed the Board that Mr. John Showalter, Superintendent at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, had requested permission to move from said 'Hor,.e; note being made that such permission had been granted to the Jail Warden and the Superitendent at the Home for Men. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that John Showalter, Superintendent at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be granted permission to move from the Washington County Home for Aged Women. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec informed the Board that Union TownshiqD had submitted a re- quest for a Registration Day at Courtney. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Mobile Unit sit at Courtney, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, September 10, 1969, for the purpose of registration. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously Mr. Mazza read a portion of a letter from the Executive Director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission to the Solicitor for the Borough of Fayette City; letter stated that their review of the proposed project of the Municipal Authority= of Fayette City to reirisfxtute ferry service for persons and vehicles across the Monongahela River between Fayette City and the Borough of Allenport, had indicated that the ferry service would be of primary benefit to Allenport, Fayette City and several adjacent communities; as a result of their review, they recommend that the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, approve and finance the proposed project for the construction of landings, ferry boat and cable system between the Borough of Fayette City, Fayette County, and the Borough of Allenport, Washington County.; said Project has also been approved by the Washington County Planning Commission. Mr. Mazza also informed the Board that another meeting is being held on r the 15th of September with the members of the Committee from Washington, on the Mass Transit. Mr. Mazza: Our interest is how this will affect Washington County; we will have this meeting before the official meeting. 6�8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec suggested that Mr. Ed. Matheny, Washington County re- presentative on the Port Authority of Allegheny County Board, submit a report at the next regular Board Meeting. Controller Elish entered the meeting. Solicitor: approval. Solicitor Capano presented a Park Resident Lease to the Board for Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Park Resident Lease between the County and Anthony George, be executed; said lease to be effective September 1, 1969, on a month to month basis. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bevec reported to Director George that in talking with several people in the Park area, they are of the opinion that traffic is going through pretty `fast, perhaps speed limit signs could be posted. Mr. George: We cannot post this; in checking with the Highway Department, they said the Township has to do this - a letter has been forwarded to Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Mazza reported he had discussed the matter with Mr. Montagna of the Highway De- partment and Mr. Whalen suggested that Mr. Warren Bailey be contacted on the matter. Tax Refunds: Solicitor presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the County Treasurer, Tax Assessment Office and County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to make the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over- payment of real estate tax. 1. Re: Valley Wholesale Lumber Company Patsch Way Canonsburgh, Pa. (2,nd Ward) On July 30, 1968, Valley Wholesale Lumber Company paid the following taxes CODE ASSESSMENT FACE DISCOUNT NET 10-43-19 6,610.00 105.76 5.29 100.47 10-43-20 6, 590.00 105.44 5.27 100.17 10-43-21 6, 590.00 105.44 5.27 100.17 ,10-43-22 6,600.00 105.60 5.28 100.32 Totals 26, 390.00 422.24 21.11 401.13 1 iJ 1 MINUTE BOOK &J9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Adjustments No-. 1234-1236 and 1237 lowered assessments as follows: 10-43-19 5,000.00 80.00 4.00 76.00 10-43-20 5,000.00 80.00 4.00 76.00 10-43-21 5,000.00 80.00 4.00 76.00 10-43-22 5,000.00 80.00 4.00 76.00 Totals 20, 000.00- 320.00 16.00 304.00 Making a refund due in the amount of $97. 13 to VALLEY WHOLESALE LUMBER COMPANY, Patsch Way, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317. 2. Re: John J. and Emma LaCarte Charleroi 1968 and 1969 3. 4. 5. Tax in the amount of $3087. 88 net was paid on assessed valuation of $203, 150. on August 1, 1968. Appeal #8562 reduced assessment valuation to $186, 730. and tax to $2838. 30 net; (refund due of $249. 58) Tax in the amount of $3193. 08 net was paid on August 1, 1969 on assessed valuation of $186, 730. Appeal #211 reduced assessed valuation to $173, 990. and tax to $2975. 23 net; (refund due of $217. 85) making a refund due in the amount of $467. 43 to JOHN J. AND EMMA LaCARTE, R. D. 1, Bell Memorial Church Rd., Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Re: Buri, Frank & Johanna Peters Township Tax in the amount of $82. 08 net was paid on valuation of $4800. on August 1, 1969 by Frank and Johanna Buri. Payment in the amount of $82. 08 net was duplicated on August 1, 1969 by Dollar Savings Bank, making a re- fund due in the amount of $82. 08 to Dollar Savings Bank, 340 Fourth Ave- nue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. Re: Scott, R. M. & Geraldine E. Washington 8th Ward, Items 569 & 840 Tax in the amount of $6. 99 net was paid on valuation of $460 on July 29, 1968. Duplicate card was requested and payment in the amount of $6. 99 net was duplicated on August 1, 1968. Both Payments were made by R. M. & Geraldine E. Scott. On April 28, 1969 Mrs. Scott presented delinquent notice on another property in Washington 8th Ward with assessed valuation of $305. and face amount of $4. 88, Payment of this tax was applied from over -payment of Item 569, making a refund due in the amount of $2. 11 to R. M. AND GERALDINE E. SCOTT, 218 Hart Street, Houston, Pennsylvania. Re: Plants, Burson, Jr. & Marilyn, F. O. Herron Donegal Township Items 358, 359, 360 Tax in total- amount of $135. 09 net was paid on July 30, 1969 and payment was duplicated on August 1, 1969, making a refund due in the amount of $135. 09 to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 25 East High Street, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370. 6. Re: Piatt, Ralph E. & Wm. B. Ritchie South Strabane Township Tax in the amount of $31. 72 net was paid on assessed valuation of $1855. on July 15, 1969. Tax Adjustment #107 reduced assessed valuation to $1425. and tax to $24. 37 net, making a refund due in the amount of $7. 35 to RALPH E. PIATT, 130 E. Wheeling Street, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. 640 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 7. Re: Chadwick, Carl E. & Donna J. South Franklin Township Tax in the amount of $1. 80 net was paid on assessed valuation of $105. on July 2, 1969. Correction Slip transferred Lot 7 and 20 Ft Lot 15 to I. N. Chedwick, thereby reducing assessed valuation to $30. and tax to $. 51 net, making a refund due in the amount of $1. 29 to CARLE E. & DONNA J. CHADWICK, Box 80A, R. D. 6, Washington Pennsylvania 15301. 8. Re: Irey Industries, Inc. Carroll Township Tax in the amount of $112. 18 net was paid on assessed valuation of $6, 560. on August 1, 1969. Correction Slip dated 5/22/69 transferred buildings and 1, 295 Acres to Zpancic, Joseph, thereby reducing Ircy assessment to read: 36. 925 Acres Surface, $2, 185. and tax to $37. 36 net. A corrected tax card was mailed to Irey Industries and the amount of $37. 36 net was also paid on August 1, 1969 making a refund due in the amount of $112. 18 to IREY INDUSTRIES, INC. , R. D. 2, Park Avenue Extension, Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063. 9. Re: Van Voorhis, Myrtle Somerset Township Tax in the amount of $33. 00 net was paid on assessed valuation of $1930. on July 14, 1969. Tax Adjustment #1301 reduced assessment valuation to $1185 and tax to $20. 26 net, making a refund due in the amount of $12. 74 to 1-A YRTLE VAN VOORHIS, R. D. 1, Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. 10. Re: Barish, Joseph & Mary L. East Bethlehem Township Tax in the amount of $50. 27 net was paid on assessed valuation of $2940. on August 1, 1969. Tax Adjustment #37 corrected description and assessed valuation to $1790. and tax to $30. 61 net, making a refund due in the amount of $19. 66 to JOSEPH & MARY L. BERISH, Fredericktown, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano reported: In the case of Daniel A. Nurnberger and The it Constitutional Party of Washington County bs. Joseph Muscaro, Director of the Washington County Election Bureau - we received an opinion and Order and Decision from Judge McCune. Judge McCune upheld the position which we had taken in refusing a nomination petition sub- mitted by the Constitutional Party in behalf of Mr. Nurnburger. We held that there was no vacancy and he was an unsuccessful candidate of another party. The Court upheld our position. Solicitor Capano stated a copy of a ballot has been received from the Commonwealth to substantiate the discussion at the last regular Board Meeting concerning the same. Those Judges seeking retention election in November will be placed on the regular ballot. 11:00 a. m. - Opening of Bids: Mr. Joseph Muscaro of the Registration Office, Bidders - Mr. Earl Riggle, Mr. B. Robin - representing Monongahela Publishing Company son/and Mr. Malone representing Wm. G. Johnson Company, entered the meeting. The following bids were opened by Deputy Controller Whalen: MINUTE BOOK 641 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVA�IA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Ballots (one bid) received - Washington County Commissioners Court House Washington, Pennsylvania In accordance with advertisement of the County Controller, inviting proposals for printing and delivering to the office ofrthe County Commissioners the necessary ballots for the conduct of the Muncipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969, having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or we) propose to furnish _said ballots therewith at the prices set forth: Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots price per thousand for ballots furnished $ 52.00 Approximately 23, 000 pink official specimen ballots for Election Districts. Price per thousand ballots furnished $ 28.00 Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth attached specifications, price per ten sets $114. 00 Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots for political parties, etc. (as set forth in attached specifications) price per thousand for ballots $ 28.00 furnished For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of a ballot of any election district because of error m the part of any County Employee. Minimum charges per district for re -run 100 ballots or less $ 15.00 A certified check or bid bond in the amount of $500. 00 (five hundred dollars) is enclosed herewith as evidence that the bidder will accept same and carry out the conditions of the contract in case of award. Wm. J. Robinson /s / Bidder MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING CO., INC. Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063 Address Certified Check in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied _Bid. Solicitor reviewed the only bid received and made recommendation that the contract be awarded to Monongahela Publishing Company, Inc. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots for the donduct of the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969, be awarded to MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063, for the prices as set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accord with the specifications. Remarks: Increase in costs as compared with the year 1968-approximately $12. 00 per thousand. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes.; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 642 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ...E --- - ----'------�--- - -- Election Supplies (one bid) received - Washington _' County Commissioners Courthouse Washington, Pennsylvania In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controllers, 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, envelope., numbered lists of voters certificates, Election Officer's Manuals, etc. required for use by the Election Officers at the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969. Having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or we) propose to furnish these supplies in accordance therewith, for the sum of: $ 2,330.00 A certified check or bid bond in the amount of $100. 00 (one hundred dollars) is enclosed herewith, made payable to Washington County Commissioners, as evidence that the bidder will accept same and carry out the conditions of the contract in case of award. William G. Johnston Company ( Bidder ) John J. Maloney /s/ P. O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 (Address) September 2, 1969. Bid Bond in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied Bid. Solicitor reviewed the only bid and made recommendation that the contract be awarded to the William G. Johnston Company. 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 General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969, be awarded to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON, P. O. BOX 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, for�the price set forth in their bid ( $2, 330. 00); this being the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accord with the specifications. Remarks: Their bid is comparable with the last bid they submitted. Roll -call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Delivery of Ballot Boxes (one bid) received - September 4, 1969 Washington County Commissioners Courthouse Washington, Pennsylvania 1 1 j MINUTE Booi7o BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 611 � .._ 77 Gentlemen: In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controller inviting proposals for the delivery of ballot boxes containing election supplies for the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969, to the Judges of Election for approximately 201 precincts of Washington County, I (or we) propose to deliver said ballot boxes containing election supplies to the various Judges of Election for the sum of: ';M. Pon A certified check or bid bond 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 contract in case of award. Earl Riggle /s/ (Bidder) R. D. #4, Box 230 Washington, Pa. (Address) Certified Check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid. Solicitor reviewed the only bid received and made recommendation that the contract be awarded to Mr. Earl Riggle. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the delivery of ballot boxes containing election supplies for the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969, to the Judges of Election for Approximately 201 precincts of Washington County, be awarded to EARL RIGGLE, R. D. #4, Box 230, Washing- ton, Pennsylvania 15301 for the amount as set forth in his bid ($969. 00); this being the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accord with the specifications. aI Remarks: This bid is $100. 00 higher than the last bid he submitted. 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 adjourn. Meeting adjourrx-131. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: 0 CHIEF CLERK 1969 6416 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS C Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board stand_ by their original decision to include retention election judicial candidates on the same ballot with other candidates as approved at the last Regular Meeting, September 4, 1969. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: Based on the option regarded by our Solicitor that we do have the retention election judicial candidates placed on the same ballot as directed by Mr. Wilson. We will not change this until we received official word from Mr. Welsh. Contracts for printing of ballots has been delayed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. i { 11:00 a. m. - Opening of Bids for the furnishing and delivering of coal for heating the Washington County Court House, Jail, Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, and the Home for Aged Women for the 1969-1970 season. Following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen. Bid for furnishing and delivering of coal for heating the Washington County Court House and Jail, Washington, Pennsylvania: 1. Bidder: JUDSON WILEY & SONS 404 South Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 bid. Total Bid Price: $8. 80 per ton DELIVERED DIRECT FROM MINE ( Large Load Lots) $9. 30 per ton DELIVERED FROM OUR YARD (Small load lots) Certified Check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of bid accompanied Bid for furnishing and delivering of coal for heating the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men and the Home for Aged Women, Washington, Pa. 1. Bidder: JUDSON WILEY & SONS 404 South Main Street Washington, Pa. 15301 Total Bid Price: Egg Coal $8. 95 per ton Lump Coal $10. 80 per ton Certified check in the amount of -10% of the total amount accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the awarding of Bids for furnishing and delivering of coal for heating the Washington County Court House, Jail, Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, and the Home for Aged Women for the ' 1969-1970 season, be tabled for further study by the Solicitor. Awarding of bids totake a ! place at the next Regular Meeting, September 18, 1969. MINUTE BOOK 61 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. Mr. McCreight, President of the Washington Co. Bar Association, entered meeting. Mr. Flynn: We just dispensed with the action regarding our former decision to include retention election judicial candidates on the same ballot with other candidates, Mr. McCreight. If we had known you were coming, we should have held off on it. We have kept to our original decision to include, retention election judicial candidates:jon the same ballot with other candidates. Mr. Capano: Unless we receive a certification from Mr. Welsh, we shall stick to our original decision. I agree with the Election Code and state constitution judiciary article to contradict themselves, but we are going to print. these ballots as directed by Mr. Welsh, Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, in which he said all candidates would be on one ballot. I am going to chi with Beaver County on this, to see if the State is being uniform with the issue. Mr. McCreight stated that Washington County is the only county in which the issue has been raised. He said that in an argument of conflicting provisions, the constitution would prevail over the Election Code. Mr. McCreight: "The purpose of the judiciary article was to show the electorate that judges had been removed from partisan politics. A separate ballot would do much to implement this. " Commissioners again stated that they will not change their minds on the matter until they receive an official reversal of decision from Mr. Welsh. Mr. McCreight left the meeting. Correspondence Chief Clerk asked approval for the Registration - Mobile Unit to be at the following places, at the following times: Place Jollick Manor Co. Hospital for Men Co. Home for Women Date Saturday, Sept. 13, 1969 Friday, Sept. 12, 1969 Monday, Sept. 15, 1969 Also that the Registration office be opened as follows: Date Friday, Sept. 12, 1969 Hours 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 P. m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1969 9:00 to 12:00 noon Time 12:00 noon to 6.00 p. m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. M. Monday, Sept. 15, 1969 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. f z,!.:8 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS be granted. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above request Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence receive from John D. Anthony, Director of Washington Co. Planning Commission, dated September 10, 1969, requested permission for the following persons to attend the Pennsylvania Planning Association Planing Conference to be held on Thursday, September 18, 1969 and Friday, September 19, 1969 at Chatam Center. Advance Registration is $25. 00 per person. John D. Anthony John M. Mores Floyd A. Laubham Carrilee J. Lightholder Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following members of the Planning Commission be granted permission to attend the Pennsylvania Planning Association Planning Conference to be held on Thursday, September 18, 1969 and Friday, September 19, 1969 at Chatam Center. Advance Registration is $25. 00 per person. John D. Anthony John M. Mores Floyd A. Laubham Carrilee J. Lightholder Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence received from the Controller stating that there is no budget provisions in Account #301 to charge a car to. Please be advised to charge this automobile to the Capital Reserve Fund. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this automobile be charged to the capital reserve fund instead of Account #301. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Be iec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence received from League of Women Voters of Peters Township - Washington Area, Mrs. Robert M. Mills, President, dated September 9, 196�', was read by Chief Clerk. Mrs. Mills stated that enclosed with this letter was a Letter to the Editor of the Observer Reporter complimenting The County Commissioners upon [i J the use of mobile registration units. The letter was read as follows: MINUTE BOOK 6X`9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS E E To the Editor Observer Reporter Washington, Pa. September 9, 1969 The League of Women Voters of Peters Township - Washington Area would like to compliment the County Commissioners upon the use of mobile voter registration units which have been operating for the past two weeks. Such efforts to make registration easier for the citizens of the County merit the thanks for everyone concerned with making- democracy work. We would urge also that readers of this newspaper tell -newcomers to their communities, young people who will be 21 by November 5th, and anyone who has changed his or her name from that previously registered that the deadline for registering to vote in the November 4th election is September 15th. Our slogan for the year is "Voter chooser --stay-at-home loser", but -you can't vote in November if you haven't registered in September. Budget Item: Sincerely, Mrs. Robert M. Mills, President Letter under date of September 5, 1969 received from the Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., J. R. Somerville, Secretary, requesting financial support for the 1969 County Fair and suggested that we include the sum of $3, 000. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the appropriation for the year 1969 to the Washington Co. Agricultural Fair, Inc. in the amount of $3, 000. 00 be approved for payment. 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 invoice dated September 5, 1969 in the amount of $4420. 00 as received from M. G. Yohe for the work done on the Exteriro r Cupola, be approved for payment. This is for the original contract. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes ; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Child Welfare Services Correspondence under date of September 4, 1969, from Child Welfare Services, Louise Abel, Executive Director, stated that two of their foster children Michael and Thomas Goins, are eligible for kindergarten classes at Allison Park 650 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Elementary School and in need of experience before entering the first grade. The School district conducts the classes but does not provide transportation for the children. Because of the foster father's working schedule, the family is unable to transport the boys to school. Parents of other children enrolled in kindergarten were contacted and one mother, Mr s. Harry Cloud, Meadowlands, would be able to take the boys to kincbrgarten with her child. Mrs. Cloud is willing to transport the boys but could use some assistance with traveling expenses. We would like to reimburse Mrs. Cloud $10. 00 per month for the two boys. This amount could be deducted from the Child Welfare Services' Special Account No. 320-3 and included in the monthly maintenance check to the foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Craig, Pike Street, Meadowlands, Pa. Mrs. Craig could then give Mrs. Cloud the $10. 00 for transportation. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above request for traveling expenses of $10. 00 be included in the monthly maintenance check to the foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Craig, Pike Street, Meadowlands, Pa., taken from Special Account No. 320-3, be approved. 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 Invoice No. 72044, dated September 3, 1969, from Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory, in regard to the density tests performed on the bituminous pavement placed on the Washington County Airport FAA Project No. 9-36-043-05, in the amount of $2, 050. 00 be approved for payment, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence received from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare, dated September 2, 1969, stated that it is necessary that a revised estimate of expenditures be prepared to indicate the programs we will support out of the allocated funds. A supply of forms necessary to prepare the revised estimate of expenditures is being forwarded to us under separate cover. The forms are to be prepared in accordance with instructions previously provided except for the methods of adjusting federal staffing funds. Mr. Speller and his staff will be contacting us in the near future in reference to the method of handling the federal funds. Form MH/MR-14 and Page 2 of Form MH/MR-9 have been revised to reflect the procedure for determining E the amount of federal funds to be deducted from the amount of eligible for State participation. I� r E MINUTE BOOK 651 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13T❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Correspondence under date of September 4, 1969, from J. Ferguson, Secretary, Department of Forest and Waters stated that receipt is acknowledgedaf the application filed by the Commissioners of Washington County for permit to encroach in an unamed tributary of Harmon Creek, Hanover Township, Washington County, together with plans of the proposed work. The application is being processed by the engineering staff of the Water and Power Resources Board. Correspondence 1__ under date of September 4, 1969, from the Office of Economic Opportunity, W. Astor Kirk, Regional Director, stating that the Development Associates, a consulting firm, has been contracted by Region II to conduct an evaluation of the Washington -Greene CAA on September 22-26, 1969. The Regional CAP Evaluation Unit will be working closely with the contractor on arrangements for the site visit. The evaluation design and procedures will be similar to that currently used by the Regional Officer. They have every confidence that the extensive experience of this contractor will provide a productive analysis of your CAA's program and operation. The contractor will conduct a substantive exit interview at the conclusion of the site visit and a report will be provided to the Board of Directors within four weeks following the -evaluation. They have asked the contractor's project manager, Peter Davis, to contact us regarding the details of the visit. Correspondence under date of September 6, 1969, from Captain Jack Ross, President, Captain Jack Ross & Associates, Inc., stated that he would like to advise that they have received a number of inquiries for a large sternwheel boat, and feel they could obtain a good price for the former Steamer CLAIRTON, which Washington County owns. This vessel is laid up now in 'kn Mile Creek, unused, and deteriorating much more rapidly than if it were in use. They are sure that we probably have continuing expenses in connection with the vessel, as well. Should we be interested in disposing of this vessel, they would be most happy to handle the offering for us. They are the only established firm of shipbrokers in this area, and can offer us complete and qualified service. Remarks: Mr. Flynn: This matter will be turned over to our solicitor for further consideration. SOLICITOR: Letter under date of September 5, 1969, received from Edwin G. Kase, Airports Engineer, enclosed six (6) copies of an agreement to cover our participation in the Runway and taxiway overlay project (FAA Project Number 9-36-043-C905) at the Washington County Airport, Washington, Pa. 652 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County of Washington enter into agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to cover our participation in the Runway and taxiway overlay project (FAA' Project Number 9-36-043-C905) at the Washington County Airport, Washington, Pa. Also included in the motion is 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. Letter under date of September 10, 1969, received from George K. Leary, Vice President and Manager of the Citizens Water Company of Washington, Pa., enclosed in triplicate, a Special Extension Deposit Agreement for the installation of water main in L. R. 62189 and L. R. 62105. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County of Washington enter into agreement with The Citizens Water Company of Washington, Pa., for a Special Extension Deposit Agreement for the installation of a water main in L. R. 62189 and L. R. 62105. Also included in the motion is 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. Purchase of Land in Nottingham Township: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Offer of Sale of Land from Ernest Ankrom and Anna Ankrom, his wife, of R. D. #1, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania (Mingo Creek Expansion, Parcel No. ME-1). Located in Nottingham Township in the amount of $18, 000. 00 be accepted. Chairman of the Board authorized to execute said offer. Tax Refunds Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refunds having been approved by the County Treasurer and Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate taxes. 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 653 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Re: Wiley, John R. & Wm. Oliver Estate Washington, 2nd Ward Tax in the amount of $1, 137. 72 net was paid on assessed valuation of $74, 850. 00. Appeal #7642 reduced assessed valuation to $69, 225. 00 and tax to $1, 052. 22; (refund due of $85. 50) Tax in the amount of $286. 22 net was paid on assessed valuation of $18, 830. Appeal #7644 reduced assessed valuation to $15, 750. 00 and tax to $239. 40. (refund due of $46. 82) 2. Re: Ruschell, Margaret Canton Township Tax in the amount of $55. 92 net was paid on July 29, 1969. Payment in the amount of $55. 92 net was duplicated on July 31, 1969. (refund due of $55. 92) 3. Re: Murray, Albertus Dow & Corena Eulala Bentleyville Borough Tax in the amount of $41. 30 net was paid on July 29, 1969. Payment of $41. 30 net was duplicated by First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. on July 30, 1969. (refund due of $41, 30 to First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. , 77 S. Main Street, Washington, Pa. 15301) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, se Iron ded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the Controller in conjunction with the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for the Replacement of window on west side of County Jail. 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 expense checks in the amount of $175. 00 each for Mr. Gesso Bianchi and Mr. George Messerotes of the Sealer of Weights and Measures Dept. be approved. This is to be used for the Weights and Measures convention being held in Williamsport, Pa., September 15, through September 19, 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 meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: , 1969 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK