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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 7 - 1-30-1964 - COMMISSIONER1 E MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e NO. 7 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 30, 1964 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 10:00 a.m., with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. f Also present being Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr., County Solicitor Capano, Mr. Bradshaw and I j Reporter Crouse. Meeting called to order by Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, and roll call taken: Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or ommissions to Minute No. 6, each commissioner having received a copy. i Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the minute stand approved as read. Roll call vote taken: ! Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. I I � j Motion carried unanimously. j I i Attorneys Robert L. Zeman, .Toward B. Goldfarb and Richard G. Miller, � I Jr., representing the Washington County Bar Association (Committee on Public Offices and i Records) entered the meeting at this time; purpose to discuss closing hour for the Courthouse. Mr. Zeman advised the Commissioners of the following action taken by a j the Washington County Bar Association. I Zeman: Following contents of letter addressed to Mr. "You are requested to inform the County Commissioners that at its annual meeting on January 27, 1964, the Washington County Bar Association unanimously adopted !a Resolution requesting that attorneys be permitted access to the Courthouse after working hours and on S undaya ,and holidays as in the past. " Signed: James C. McCreight, Secretary It was pointed out tipthe group that the Office of the Recorder of Deeds and the Law Library are the two offices mainly used by the attorneys after closing hours 1 (closing hour referred to 4:00 p.m., the close of business for County employees), and on Sundays and holidays. Practically impossible for an attorney to complete his work during regular working hours 9:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., especially if &Rwould have a case in Court. I Also discussed by the Board was the undetermined amount of keys to the Courthouse issued to individuals outside of county officials. The attorneys are of the MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS - - opinion that they are entitled to keys to the Courthouse, because once a person has been admitted to the Bar Association, he then becomes an officer of the Court. Commissioners advised the group that they are considering using a sign -in and out method (after working hours) also having a definite closing hour for the building, perhaps 9:00 p.m. The entire matter being taken under advisement, and before any changes j are made, the Bar Association will receive proper notice. Messrs. Zeman, Goldfarb and Miller thanked the Board for meeting with them and they left the meeting at this time. Mr. Merdian entered the meeting. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Nancy B. Ruschel, be appointed as a Practical Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged Women replacing Mrs. Baker; this action to be effective January 25, 1964. Roll call vote taken: E Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. I Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Hazel Smith, be employed as Extra Help at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; this action to be retroactive to January 22, 1964. Mrs. Smith only to work when needed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Vincent J. DiMonde, be appointed as a Warden at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men replacing Robert Watters; this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Blair Kiefer, be appointed as a Warden at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men replacing Richard Melnyk, this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Josephine Robinson, be appointed as a Nurse replacing Genevieve Packrall at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men; this action to be retroactive to January 29, 1964. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE B❑❑K 21 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Attilio Zamberlan be appointed as a Handyman and Gardener on a temporary basis at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men; this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Under the law (Act No. 27, amending Section 1, Section 301, of the Act of May 21, 1943, P. L. 571, known as the Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law), ,the County Commissioners are permitted to appoint persons to serve as the Washington County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes. Terms to be concurrent with the terms of the County Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Jess Costa, Esquire, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, be appointed as a member of this Board (Washington County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes) also, to serve as Chairman; this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that James W. Hall of Speers Borough, be appointed as a member of this Board (Washington County Board of ! Assessment and Revision of Taxes); this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Bruno A. Sicchitano of Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, (a former member of the Board) be appointed as a member of this Board (Washington County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes); this action to be effective February 1, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bradshaw: "As a taxpayer, I protest the action taken by this Board. I question if it is legal. By this action I feel that the Commissioners are shirking their responsibilities; it is a waste of money." Mr. Flynn read a letter received from George M. Kirby, Foreman of the 22 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Grand Jury for the February Term of Court, upon their recent tour of the Washington County Jail. (Letter on file in the Chief Clerk's Office). Mr. Flynn and Mr. Bevec made a tour of the County Jail prior to the tour made by the Grand Jury. They are in agreement that the Jail is in great need of repairs. Also, reported that the condition at the Washington County Home for Aged Women (need of more fire hoses) is being corrected. Mr. McCaskey entered the meeting. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the offer of $835.00 received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for County -owned property which was formerly owned by Guiseppe and Teresa Giacobbi, situate in the Third Ward of the Borough of Canonsburg, described as Lots 21-22-23-24-25-26 Hazelton Plan P. B. 3, P. 79, I { be accepted. Property to be used by the Commonwealth for a limited access highway. i Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano reported that he received two proposals for the appraising of county properties. 1. Washington Engineers' Incorporate $4, 375. 00 2. Industrial Appraisal Company $3, 400. 00 Proposals are identical, supply the same services. Eleven pieces of property to be appraised: Contract for five-year period with right to renewal, also, contract can be terminated at any time upon 30 days' notice. The following buildings, permanent fixtures and equipment to be appraised. 1. Courthouse 2. Jail 3. Internal Revenue Building, equipment on second floor only 4. County Superintendent of Schools Building 5. County Garage 6. Juvenile Court Building 7. Women's Home 8. Men's Home 9. Arden Downs 10. Washington County Airport 11. Washington County Institution District Building Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the proposal as submitted by Industrial Appraisal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, be accepted in the sum of $3, 400. 00 plus $340. 00 for the first year's re -valuation service. This proposal being the lowest one received. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that F. D. Whalen, be re -appointed as a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. MINUTE BOOK 23 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS T­� ­­ 1W __ e This appointment to be effective January 1, 1964, for a three-year period expiring on December 31, 1966. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Lee Adamson, R. D. 2, Avella, Pennsylvania, be re -appointed as a Farmer Director to the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District. This being a four-year appointment, effective January 23, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare tax refunds for the following due to either duplication or overpayment on real estate tax. 1. De Paoli, Gretto, Box 224, Avella, Pennsylvania, for duplicate payment of 1963 County Tax. On July 18, 1963, tax was paid in the amount of $10.82 on property situate in Cross Creek Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 1 story frame house, Lot 35. On August 10, 1963, the amount of $11.39 was paid at face, thus causing a duplicate payment. Re- fund due to Gretto De Paoli in the amount of $11.39. New address R. D. 1, Hickory, Pennsylvania. 2, Rebecca Brady Estate, c/o .Mellon National Bank, Executor of said Estate, for duplicate payment of 1963 County Tax. On June 19, 1963, tax was paid in the amount of $36.19 for prop- erty situate in the First Ward of Canonsburg Borough, Wash- ington County, Pennsylvania, described as 2 story frame house and lot. On July 11, 1963, the amount of $36.19 was once again paid, thus causing a duplicate payment and a, refund due in the amount of $36.19 made payable to Mellon National Bank, (Rebecca Brady Estate), Mellon Square, Pittsburgh 30, Pennsylvania. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that in accordance with our Minute of January 14, 1964, which is still in full force and effect, that we obtain from the Pittsburgh National Bank the sum of $100, 000. 00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness issued in accordance with the above motion. 24 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Certificate of Indebtedness of Washington County, Pennsylvania $100, 000. 00 January 30, 1964 The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Wash- ington, Pennsylvania, One Hundred Thousand ($100, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December 31, 1964, with the interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate of two and one -quarter per centum (2 1/4%) per annum, interest payments to be made on the first day of each calendar quarter throughout the year. E Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole 5 or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty. j This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipation j of taxes to be collected for fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year. This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the authorization contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of Washington at a meeting held on January 14, 1964, which resolution is still in ` full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 30th day of January, 1964. ATTEST: Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ Chief Clerk (SEAL) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Michael R. Flynn /s/ Commissioner John P. Bevec /s/ Commissioner John Mazza /s/ Commissioner Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Emory Kotar, 41 Locust Street, Muse, Pennsylvania, be appointed as Tax Assessor for Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This appointment being made due to the annexation of part of Cecil Township into the Borough of Canonsburg. I Roll call vote taken: i I i Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots, and election supplies required for the conduct of the General Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, April 28, 1964, and the delivering of ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judges of Election for the one hundred and ninety (190) precincts. Bids to be received by the County Controller in his Office in the Court- house, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, February 27, 1964, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: