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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 94 - 11-13-1969 - COMMISSIONER7t8 J MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the catchment areas. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: ATTEST: Minute No. 94 01969 CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., November 13, 1969 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza and Flynn. Also present being: County Solicitor Capano; Chief Clerk Murphy; Public Information Officer Huber; and Reporter Robertson. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Beved - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions I to Minute No. 93, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 93 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Mr. Anthony, Planning Commision Director, entered the meeting. Correspondence: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following bills be approved for payment: (1) Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates - Recommendation for payement. In re: Washington County Juvenile Detention Home. Con- tractor: McAnallen Brothers, Inc. , P. O. Box 265,Washington, Pennsylvania. Contract No. 1-General, Estimate No. 1. Value of completed construction to date - $21, 440. 00. Less 10% retainage - $2, 144. 00. Total amount due to contractor for this estimate - $19, 296. 00. 0 719 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS (2) Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates - Invoice No. 53125 under date of November 10, 1969, in the amount of $379. 29. In re: Supervision of Construction for Washington County Juvenile Detention Home, Washington, Pennsylvania (Estimate No. 3 of Richard Construction Company, Inc. , dated October 25, 1969). Bill approved in the amount of $379. 29. (3) Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates - Invoice No. 53103 under date of November 6, 1969, in the amount of $407, 36. In re: Supervision of Construction for Washington County Juvenile Detention Home, Washington, Pennsylvania (Estimate No: 1 of McAnallen Brothers, Inc,, dated October 31, 1969. ) Bill approved in the amount of $407. 36. , (4) Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc., - Recommendation for payment. In re: Washington County Airport, Aircraft Apron Resurfacing. Contractor: Black Top Paving Company, Inc., 446 E. Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvarsia. Contract No. 6, Change Order #2, Estimate No. 1-Final. Date of Estimate - October 31, 1969. Value of contract to date: $21, 990. 00. Less retainage: $2, 199. 00. Amount to be paid contractor - $19, 791. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mazza: I would like to pay a compliment to our Engineer's Office for the ,progress report that the Commissioners have received. I believe that this report has been one of the best the Commis§toners have ever received. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Solicitor Capano entered the meeting. Letter under the date of November 12, 1969, from District Attorney, Costa requested authorization for the District Attorney and one Assistant District Attorney to attend the Second Annual Criminal Advocacy Institute to be held at the Essex House, New York, on November 21, and 22, 1969. Letter stated that estimated expenditures will be approximately $250. 00. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the District Attorney and an Assistant be authorized to attend the Second Annual Criminal Advocacy Institute in New York on November 21 and 22, 1969; an itemized list of expenditures to be submitted upon return. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: The money is appropriated in the budget. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 720 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 11, 1969, from Mrs. Cora M; . Grant, President of Washington County Chapter PARC, Inc., which stated that the PARC is anticipating an increase in fees which the parents will be requested to pay under the MR/MR Program. Letter further stated that the PARC feels that the enforcement of the MH/MR 5200 regulations must be suspended, without retroactive penalties, until the problem is satisfactorily resolved. Mr. Flynn: This is happening on a state-wide basis. However, the Commissioners have no control over these regulations. The regulations are in the control of the State Welfare Department, who issue the regulations. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 6, 1969, from Donald W. Bertram, P. E. , Chief Engineer - Civil Engineer, c/o MICHAEL BAKER, JR. , INC. , Consulting Engineer,9, which stated that the final inspection of the Washington County Airport - FAA Project No. 9-36-043-05 & 06 - Contract No. 6, has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 1969, at 10:00 a. m. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 30, 1969, from William J. Lane, assistant Minority Leader, which stated that the Department of Public Welfare has agreed to change the method of paying counties for nursing home care in county institutions. Letter stated that rather than use the audited cost of the previous year, the Department of Public Welfare will pay the counties on the basis of their estimate of cost in the current year with adjustments to be made on the basis of the year's experience. Letter further stated that the Department is now in the process of contacting the counties to obtain the interim rates for the 1969 calendar year. After this information has been received, the new system is to be installed. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 7, 1969, from the Governor's Office, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, requesting a representative to attend the first Anti -Crime Mobilization Conference on December 3, 1969, in the ballroom of the Penn Harris Motor Inn, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, at 12: 00 noon. Letter further stated that Governor Raymond Shafer and U. S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell will be inattendance. Mr. Mazza: I would like to make a few remarks. I certainly feel that crime is on the increase in our County. I believe that some thought has to be given to the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office. I believe that one of the most disgraceful things that we have had in comparison with other counties in the State is our communication system. I think that in conjunction with this we should give some thought to our communication- system, Although we are not in a position to dictate to the Sheriff's Office. I believe that we should have a representative to attend this meeting to learn as much as possible on this fight against crime. I would like to recommend our Solicitor, A. V. Capano. 721 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec: I recommend that either Solicitor and/or Commissioners should attend the Conference. Mr. Flynn: I would like to recommend that we accept Mr. Bevec Is recommendation authorizing either the Solicitor and/or Commissioners to attend the Conference. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Solicitor and/or Commissioners be authorized to attend the first Anti -Crime Mobilization Conference on December 3, 1969, in the ballroom of the Penn Harris Motor Inn, Camp Hill, Pennsyl- F vania, beginning with the lunch at Noon. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 23, 1969, from Thomas W. Georges, Jr. , M. D. , Secretary of Public Welfare, directed to Public Nursing Homes and County Authorities - Subject: Payment of Costs. Letter stated that effective December 1, 1969, the County Authorities will be paid the cost of care rendered to eligible Medical Assistance recipients. Monthly payments after December 1, 1969, will be made on the basis of the institution's current per diem cost per patient but not to exceed 115% of the latest Auditor General's audited per diem cost. Letter requested that in order for the Department to establish a current per diem rate for our institution, a letter be submitted by the County Authorities to the Office of Family Services, Room 431, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by November 14, 1969, indication the' current per diem rate for our institution. Mr. Flynn: I recommend that we act on the above correspondence at once. New Business: Chairman of the Board informed the Board that the Commissioners at this time have to establish the maximum base salary for the Medical Directors for the three catchment areas in Washington -Greene County. It has been recommended that the Commissioners set a maximum base salary of $27, 000. 00 for the Medical Directors only in the Washington -Greene County MH/MR area. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the maximum salary scale for the Medical Directors of the three base service units of the Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program be set at $27, 000. 00 per annum; the County to pick up the differ- ence between the $27, 000. 00 and the scale established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 722 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 0 Chairman of the Board informed the Board that Mr. Andrew Speller was in Washington, D. C. , since the last regular meeting (November 6, 1969) and met with officials and at that time it was recommended that the Commissioners set up a separate account under the Mental Health /Mental Retardation Program. Chairman stated that it is recommended that the Commissioners authorize the County Treasurer to set up a separate account under the MH/MR Program. Disbursed monies to be authorized by the Executive Director of the MH/MIS Boarrd• and the two majority Commission- ers to authorize signature. Any combination of the three nannes to be legal tender. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the County Treasurer to set up a separate account under the MH/MR Program with disbursed monies to be authorized by the Executive Director of the MH/MR Board and the two majority Commissioners to authorize signature; any combination of the three names to be legal tender. Mr. Flynn: On our participating share in the future, all the Commissioners do when the program is adopted, the Commissioners make the necessary allocations to the MH/MR fund. Mr. Whalen: Then it is my understanding that all the accounts and disbursements will be handled by the MH/MR Office. Everything will be going down to that office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman of the Board read correspondence under date of November 6, 1969, from the Federal Aviation Administration - Subject: Washington County Airport I - Project No. 9-36�-043-C905 - Change Order No. 2. Letter stated that the Administration has reviewed Change Order No. 2 and are approving same. Letter enclosed one copy of approved Change Order No. 2 for the records. Chairman of the Board informed the Board that he and Mr. John Anthony, Washington County Planning Director, will be attending a meeting of the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission on November 19, 1969. Solicitor: Solicitor Capano stated that at this time the Board is requested to authorize the purchase of the law books for the J. P. Is Offices Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller in conjunction with the Chief Clerk and County Solicitor be authorized to advertise for bids on the Law Books for the Justices of the Peace offices as recommended by President Judge Charles G. Sweet. 723 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS AND,-._.:: ..,, .,., Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. County Solicitor Capano presented Articles of Agreement as submitted by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission for approval by the Washington County Commissioners. Letter under date of November 5, 1969, from Carl E. Glock, Jr., Chairman, SWRPC, stated that the SWRPC finds it necessary to restructure its organization by adding several voting and nonvoting members in order to meet the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Bureau of Public Roads. Letter further stated that it is anticipated that the reorganiza- tion will be effective January 1, 1970. Letter further requested that the Washington County Commissioners approve the enclosed Articles of Agreement and affix their signatures in the space provided. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Articles of Agreement as submitted and approved by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission be approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. 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 right-of-way line for the Bell Telephone Company as submitted by plan for the Washington County Juvenile Detention Home be hereby approved; Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, be authorized to execute the right-of-way. for approval. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Be vec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn,- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano presented a hangar rental lease to the Board Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the lease between the County of Washington and Donald S. Connelly Company, Box #147, Eight Four, Pennsylvania 15330, for the storage of one (1) aircraft, CESSNA - 337, in Hangar No. A-3 for the sum of $60. 00 per month beginning November 1, 1969, and thereafter from month to month, be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to execute said Lease. Rental fee to the County of Washington, c/o John Yuhas, County Surveyor, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301. 7 u 1