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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 100 - 12-24-1969 - COMMISSIONER 755 MINUTE B ❑ ❑ K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Judge Sweet left the meeting.' Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the regular board meeting be held on Wednesday, December 24, 1,969, and also on Wednesday, December 31 , 1969, at t 0:00 a. m. 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 NO. 100 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , December 24, t969 i 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 jCapano, Assistant County Solicitor Porter, County Surveyor Yuhas, Mr. Roland Bourke - Director of Washington County Redevelopment Authority, Mr. Robert Nyswaner - Redevelopment Authority Director of Dispositions, and Reporter Robertson, Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman announced the Minutes of the meeting held December 18th i (Minute No. 99, dated December 18, 1969) - will be approved at the next regular meeting. Special Order of Business: Mr. Roland Bourke, Director of the Washington County, Redevelopment Authority, introduced Mr. Nyswaner to the Board and presented drawings concerning 'Dis- position Parcel No. 16 by Global Development, Inc. for review and approval; Mr. Bourke informed the Board that the 'proposal as presented, concerns a $1, 100, 000 high-rise office building going down behind the First National Bank in the Washington Central City Project, Penna. R-98; said building will be 62 feet in height, 52, 000 square feet of office space, a 756 MINUTE B ❑ ❑ K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN, P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS ~ 12, 500 square feet per floor, underground wiring, heliport on the roof, and five (5) stories high. Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. Mr. Bourke made note that they are very excited about the proposal be- cause they have been working on a building such as this for quite sometime and made note that the pad atop the structure will be equipped to handle a 5-6 passenger helicopter. Solicitor Capano reviewed the resolution to be adopted. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resolution approv- ing proposal for redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 1.6 by Global Development, Inc. and the form of the Rddevelopment Contract with said Developer, be approved and adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bourke also made note that the price they sell land is fair market value, they have certain restrictions, and he has had several meetings with the County Assessor with their appraisals, HUD concurs, after which Messrs'. Bourke and Nyswaner left the meeting. Regular order of-Businesss continued - Correspondence: Chief Clerk presented an invoice under date of December 19, 1969, sub- li mitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in connection with the Food Stamp Program. The Department made note on the bottom of the invoice that their records reflect that our check for the County share of administration, Food Stamp Program for the quarter ending June 30, 1969, has not been received by their of- f ice. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice dated December 19, 1969, in the amount of $8, 192. 84, County Share for Fiscal Year 1969-60 covering the Food Stamp Program quarter ending September 30, 1969, be approved for payment. Remarks: In checking with the Controller's Office, the Board was advised payment covering the quarter ending June 30, 1969 had been forwarded to the (Department of Public Welfare. (September 2, 1969) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter under date of December 19, 1969 to the Board of Commissioners from Mitchell Sinclair, Vice President - Richard Construction Company, Inc. , made i 757 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS reference to the Washington County Juvenile Detention Home at Arden, Pennsylvania, (Contract No. L-1 Site Work) and informed the Board as of the latter part of August 1969, they have not had the right-of-way for the complete installation of the sanitary sewer system; as a result, they have been placed in an awkward position in that their operations on the job have come to a stand still; they would like to have a meeting at the convenience of the Board, to discuss th-- situation and other matter pertaining to the completion of the contract. Mr. Yuhas reviewed events, stating he had discussed the matter of the right-of-way with Mr. Yokum of Superior Valve, also, Mr. Sinclair was in Mr. Yuhas Is office on the matter; Mr. Yokum informed Mr. Yuhas permission would be given con- cerning the right-of-way in question at which time Mr. Yuhas requested Mr. Yokum to put the information in letter form. Mr, Yuhas: Speaking of holding Mr. Sinclair up, no one is holding him up; he had a change order authorizing him to put in a drain (November 19, 1969) and he said he would get in there immediately and he hasn't done this. Mr. Capano read a letter addressed to Richard Construction Company, Inc. from Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , signed by James L. Mitchell; reference was made in the letter to a telephone conversation of December 17, 1969 and advised that the ex- cess fill placed in front of the Washington County Detention Home must be removed immediately in order that the power company can place their poles that serve the Detention Home. Note was made in the letter that approximately a month ago Mr. Yuhas stated this must be removed and to date has not been started; this is a very important matter and must be accomplished immediately. Mr. Yuhas was instructed to inform Mr. Sinclair the matter was discussed I with the Board of County .Commissioners and that he can proceed with his contract. Letter under date of December 19, 1969, to Mr. and Mrs. William Stacko, R. D. 2, Avella; Pennsylvania from Robert L. Ceisler, Solicitor, informed the couple they were in violation of their lease and the notice they have received to yield up the premises which they presently occupy under an expired lease from the County of 7 Washington; the checks which they gave for 'the silo are bad and the bank has directed that they not be again presented; therefore, they have no interest in the silo and are directed to remove the contents immediately. Failure to remove the contents from the silo will be treated as an abandonment -thereof and the County will proceed to take possession 758 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS i of the contents - failure to remove from the farm (cattle grazing thereon) will be treated as a trespass by the cattle and they will be detained by the County until charges arising from such trespass on County lands have been paid. Letter under date of December 16, 1969, from Carl E. Glock, Jr. , Chairman, Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, informed the Board the Budget for the year 1970 was reviewed and approved by the Commission (a copy of the Budget was enclosed); Washington County's proportionate share of the 1970 Budget amounts to $17, 092. 15. Due to the need to match Federal funds in the first four months of the year, the Commission is requesting 50% of this amount in January, and 25% each, in May and September. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $8, 546. 15 due Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission (first installment), be approved for payment; check to be made payable to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, F85 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Articles of Agreement - Allegheny County Workhouse: Letter under date of December 16, 1969, received from "Theodore Botula, Superintendent of the Allegheny County Work House and Inebriate Asylum, enclosed the semi-annual contract covering the boarding of prisoners at the Allegheny County Work House and Inebriate Asylum for a six month period commencing January 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1970. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Articles of Agree- ment between Washington County and the Allegheny County Work House in Parkview, be executed; this being a semi-annual contract commencing January 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1970. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A report..received in the mail from Robert E. Devine, Clinic Director, Central Washington County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Clinic, listed the Clinic's activities on behalf of the County Facilities, Child Welfare, Juvenile Court, Adult Court, County Jail and County Home Projects from October 1, 1969 to November 30, 1969 as to the number of csses, professional hours, cost of service and total savings. Note was made that all of the work accomplished did not interfere with route Clinical Serice to MINUTE BOOK 759 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the Community and total savings to the County for direct services for a two-month period - $2975. Invoices: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following invoices as submitted by Donald E. York, MAI, be approved for payment. Appraisal of WASHINGTON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER $t, 000. 00 Appraisal of MCGRAW EDISON - new $1, 000. 00 construction Remarks- Mr. Mazza: Pertaining to the assessments, since we are being flooded with appeals in Court, I think the commercial and industrial leaders of the County should know we are up- dating land value in the County, that men have been hired to do this work; there is no question in my mind that in hiring these men, we are bringing things up to date. Mr. Porter stated there are a number of cases pending in Court and mentioned Washington Mall, the Manor, McGraw-Edison and Howard Johnson. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of Letter under date of December, 15, 1969 to Treasurer Morgan from T. R. Leonard, Manager, Business Forms and Supply Division, Pittsburgh,; in- formed the iTreasurer the order for the 5, 000 personal property tax statements has been cancelled as requested; in accordance with instructions and with purchase order No. 114D- 166, they are proceeding with production of 115, 000 three-part real estate tax statement. The specifications of the tax statements are the same as outlined in the original bid and the job will be produced per the copy approved by the Treasurer and Sandra Lesch, Magistrates: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following letter to thirteen (13) Magistrates, be approved: December 22, 1969 Dear Magistrate: Re: Accounting System Pursuant to our discussion of the matter of disbursements by you as a Magistrate, all disbursements made by your office will be made by check. We have decided to authorize you to have your own bank furnish you with a regular check book as is used commercially and you should place your order immediately. This type check book is made up containing five hundred (500) checks, with three (3) checks per page, with the check having space there-on-for explaining the payment. Do not charge the check book to your account, either have the bank bill us, or you pay for 760 MINUTE BDUK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the book and we will promptly reimburse you upon receipt of receipt. The matter of "postage" has been cleared and we will furnish you with a petty cash account in the amount of $25. 00, strictly for postage only, on or about January 2, 1970. Civil,Motor Vehicle and Criminal forms have been ordered and we will be in contact with you regarding this and other forms which you will require early in the week of December 29, 1969. Very truly yours, F. D. Whalen /s/ Deputy Controller CC; Hon. Chas. G. Sweet PJ Michael R. Flynn, Ch. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (a copy) Letter under date of December 11, 1969, to Honorable Charles G. Sweet President Judge, from Paul J. Gernert, Chairman, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, enclosed application forms, PBPP-301, for Improvement of Services Grant, for the calendar year 1970; unexpended funds, as of December 31, 1969, must be returned by the County to the Board; letter contained a request to have the comptroller provide a statement attesting to the unexpended funds in the calendar year 1969 at the close of busi- ness; a financial statement and instructions were also enclosed. The deadline for the financial statement January 15, 1970; the deadline for the application - February 1, 1970. Chairman made note the Board did not see the application forms, but did receive a copy of the letter. Mr. Capano: One would assume the applications were sent to the Judge: i Letter under date of December 19, 1969, from Blaine R. Hinds, Executive Director of the Washington County Branch - Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. , ex- pressed thanks to the Board for the opportunity of attending a dinner meeting held .Decemb r 17, 1969; as a newcomer to the County, he found the program educational and helpful. Letter under date of December 22, 1969, from John D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, contained a request for a County Budget Allocation for the Mon Valley Council of Governments; Mr. William Mil- ler, having worked with the formation of the organization, is of the belief that a budget of approximately $36, 000 is needed to function properly. He has asked the Commissioner of the three counties (Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland) to match the sums paid by the municipalities in their respective counties - if they agree to join, the 15 communi- ties within Washington County will pay a total of $9, 211. MINUTE BOOK 761 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman recommended the allocation be made a budget item subject to the approval of disbursement; there will be a matter of research. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that allocation in the amount of $9, 211. 00 be provided in the 1970 County Budget for the Mon VtMey Council of Governments, subject to the approval of disbursement. Mr. Mazza: Let's check with the other counties. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Application to Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission: - State Grant payments Letter under date of December 18, 1969, received from Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , enclosed copies of the voucher forms to be used when applying for payments due on State Grant for airport improvement and construction; said applications in the amounts of $28, 487. 45 and $6, 170. 79 require signature, notarization and Standard Receipt Forms evidencing payment of various items to Louis M. McMaster, Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. , Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory and the resident inspector in connection with the Washington County Airport Project, Contract No. 6, Change Order No. 2 - Contract 6; the amount of $28, 487. 45 is for the project placing 3-inch bituminous overlay on existing East-West Runway and Taxiway including runway marking and the amount of $6, 170. 79 is for the project placing 3-inch bituminous overlay on existing Aircraft Parking Appon . Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that applications with regard to the above described Washington County Airport Projects to the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania Aeronautics Commission for payment in accordance with the agreement entered into between the Washington County Commissioners and the Pennsylvania ._Department of Mili- tary Affairs, be filed; and that Michael R. Flynn, Chairman of the Board of County Commis- sioners be authorized to execute the applications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Gross, Baker ari''d Baker Solicitor: Agreement - Solicitor Capano presented an agreement to the Board for consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Agreement changing the firm name of Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates (Mr. Joseph F. Bontempo died July 4, 1969) to that of the successor - Robert H. Gross, Registered Architect, Michael