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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 46 - 8-6-1964 - COMMISSIONERu u MINUTE BOOK 169 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Elish reported that the $800, 000. 00 short-term note has been paid and that we have saved $2Q0, 000: 00. adjourned. Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting be Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Augu 6------ L____ 1964 ATTEST: 1&a /_At/,,� CHIEF CLER5rj� NO, 46 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., August 6, 1964 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr. Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr.- Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 45, each commissioner having received a copy. Mr. Flynn stated that a correction should be made under "Remarks by Mr. Elish" to read "Mr. Elish reported that the $800, 000. 00 short-term note has been paid and that we have saved $2, 000. 00." Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 45 be corrected and approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Harry Sutherland, Director of the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency and Mr. Capano, County Solicitor, entered the meeting. New Business: Mr. Flynn stated that the Commissioners, along with their Solicitor and Chief Clerk will be attending the County Commissioners' Convention in Philadelphia during the week of August 16th. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners (Thursday, August 13th and Thursday, August 20th, 1964) be cancelled due -to vacations and the annual convention. Roll call vote taken: 170 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mazza'- Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Jo Ann Gural be appointed as a Temporary Clerk at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, under the summer program for students; this action to be retroactive to August 1, 1964, Miss Gural to work for a one -month period. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. E Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Joseph J. Kulakowski, be appointed as an Orderly replacing Thomas Powell at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men; this action to be effective August 5, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gillespie, Budget Director and Reporter Crouse entered the meeting. t r Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following be appointed as field registrars; this action to be retroactive to August 3, 1964. ! Sam Ridael Teresa Grandy Josephine Piccoine Grace Carroll Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr.} Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. i Mr. Flynn stated that a request had been received from Edward S. Martin, Chairman of the Highway Committee, Washington Chamber of Commerce, to get in touch with the Highway Department that an additional section of Route 19 be improved be- tween Washington and Waynesburg, specifically the four miles south of Washington which are not included in reconstruction and resurfacing projects currently under way. Mr. Flyn-i E stated that we have complied with this request and have sent a letter to Mr. Henry D. jHarral, Secretary of Highways, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, requesting approval of a supplementary application for improvement of that section of -Route 19. Copy of letter mailed to Mr. Martin. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Con- troller be authorized to advertise for the furnishing of materials, in accordance with the Act of Assembly, No. 130 August 8, 1955, Section 1804, to be used at the Bailey Bridge I No. 48, Ten Mile Creek, located one mile south of Amity on Route 19, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received by the County Controller in his Office in the s E F� MINUTE B❑❑K 171 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until - 11:15 a.m., Daylight Saving Time, Thursday, August 27, 1964, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. John Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission entered the meeting, also Reporter Merdian. Mr. Sutherland at this time requested the Board to appoint two members to the Board of the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency. Mr. Sutherland stated that the Minute of November 2, 1962, states that also to become members of the Agency when all requirements of the law have been met and a preliminary comprehensive plan presented to the Board of Commissioners in connection with the forming of the Agency are: A. J. Murphy of Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and Boyd A. Siegal of Washington, Pennsylvania. It was also noted that this action transpired before the Tourist Promotion Agency was legally in existence. Mr. Flynn: Therefore, in order to reorganize the Board and to promote the future welfare of the Tourist Promotion Agency, the recommendation is that Mr, William R. Engle of Washington, Pennsylvania, and Mr. Philip Stout, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, be appointed as members. Mr. Sutherland: Yes. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that William R. Engle of Washington, Pennsylvania and Mr. Philip Stout of Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, be appointed as members to the Board of Directors of the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency; this action to be effective August 6, 1964. Mr. Engle to be appointed to a three- year term and Mr. Stout to be appointed to a two-year term. 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 statement as received from Earl K. McClelland, 1721 Donnan Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, be approved in the amount of $270. 00. This statement is in connection with the survey which was done for Washington County regarding the proposed dam site in Marianna, Pennsylvanie- 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 quotation as 172 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS submitted by Irvin T. Miller & Company, Inc., of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, to perform the necessary work as requested on the creek channel in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, be approved in the amount of $400. 00. This work being done in connection with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project. necessary contract. Mr. Flynn stated that Mr. Capano, County Solicitor, has drawn up the Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.. I Motion carried unanimously. E Mr. Flynn: For the record, we have a report from the Columbia Gas Company in regard to the survey that was made concerning the heating system in the Courthouse. Installation of gas conversion burners would be approximately $16, 000. 00. Mr. Flynn: A request has been received from Joseph Lynn, Executive Officer of i the National Guard that money be forwarded to the six County Units of the National Guard. We have appropriated $1, 500.00 in the 1964 Budget. Mr. Keery McAmbley, Director of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, entered the meeting. Referring back to the request received from Joseph Lynn, Mr. Flynn stated that before we can make this contribution, we would first have to receive certifica- tion from the Adjutant General that all six units have satisfactorily passed their annual inspection as provided by law. Although we have this money appropriated, we cannot disburse this money until we have received the Adjutant's report. Mr. Flynn: Some time ago we received a request from Canonsburg Borough to help defray the costs of repairs to the Adams Avenue Bridge which is owned and maintained by the Borough. Letter was sent informing the Borough that the Board would be willing to perform the necessary work in reconditioning the bridge, but we were informed by the Department of Highways that work in a political subdivision cannot be performed by County forces and charged against the Liquid Fuels Tax Funds. However, the Commissioners could make a direct grant to the Borough. In view of the fact that under our previous procedure, the question remains shall we or shall we not undertake to underwrite the cost of this project. Mr. Mazza: Personally, I am not in favor of it. What would stop other municipal- ities from requesting the same thing. "I think what they should do is see if they can borrow money under the Municipal Borrowing Act". In other words, they want the Commissioners to advance the money. Chief Clerk instructed to keep letters on file as a matter of record 1 1 J and notify the Borough that financial aid for this project is impossible for this year. MINUTE BOOK 173 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Flynn brought to the attention of the Board, the report of the Pennsylvania Economy League citing the need for a combined new home for both aged men and women ,at an estimated cost of more than $4 million and distributed copies to the news- paper and radio reporters present at the meeting. This report has been confidential until now. The Economy League informed us that they would not make this report public until released by us. Also, in addition to this report, we have received a report from the Health Facilities Commission and their report is similar. The time has come when action must be taken on the present County Homes. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of Commissioners acknowledge this report and extend their sincere thanks to the Pennsylvania Economy League for their services. 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 resignation as submitted by William Hudspith, employee of the Election Department, be accepted; this action to be effective August 9, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Capano stated that we had previously prepared ,a resolution con- cerning the Nike Sites which the County had purchased. Mr. McAmbley now informs me that one site can be obtained for nothing and the other site will be available at a cost. New resolution will have to be drawn and the- present contract declared void. Mr. Bevec stated that he made arrangements for the police to regularly patrol these areas; there has been some vandalism there, and it was decided to use the police patrol for our own protection. They will be paid $50. 00 per month for their services; it would cost a good deal more to use our own watchmen. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the previous action of the Board of Commissioners with reference to act to acquire a parcel of land located in Peters and Union Townships be void and a new resolution as follows be adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, certain real property, being Nike Site P1-52, located partly in Union Township and partly in Peters Township in the County of Washington, State of Pennsylvania, known and designated as Control Area containing approximately 10.79 acres of land in fee together with appurtenant easements for access and utilities; has been declared .surplus and is subject to assignment for disposal for educational or public health purposes by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under the provisions of Section 203 (k) 1) 174 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA. COMMISSIONERS fir of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377) as amended, and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, more particularly described as follows: WHEREAS, Washington County needs and can utilize said property for educational purposes - adult vocational training purposes in accordance with the require- ments of said Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Washington County shall make application to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare for and secure transfer to it of the above mentioned property for said agreements, conditions, and restrictions as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, or his authorized representatives, may require in connection with the disposal of said property -under said Act and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED., that Washington County has legal auth- ority, is willing and is in a position to assume immediate care and maintenance of the 1 property, and that Alex Debreczeni, Jr., Chief Clerk, be and he is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of Washington County to do and perform any and all acts and things which may be necessary to carry out the foregoing resolution, including the preparing, making, and filing of plans, applications, reports, and other documents, the execution, acceptance, delivery, and recordation of agreements, deeds, • and other instruments pertaining to the transfer of said property, and the payment of any and all sums necessary on account of j the purchase price thereof or on account of fees or costs incurred in connection with the i I transfer of said property for surveys, title searches, appraisals`, recordation of instruments, or escrow costs. ! BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS i Michael R. Flynn / s / Chairman I Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. j Mr. Cromwell presented contracts and resolutions to the Board. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution be adopted and the County of Washington render financial assistance to the Planning Commission. Total fig -are is $69, 241. 00. County is responsible for payment of I $17, 310. 00. I RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, receive planning assistance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Commerce, in accordance with the provi- L 1 MINUTE B❑❑K V5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS sions of Title VII, Section 701 of the Federal Housing Act of 1954, as amended, to assist in the preparation of a comprehensive plan and other elements of a community development program to assure the future orderly growth and development of the Municipality, and WHEREAS, for this purpose, a Contract for Planning Assistance is to be executed by and among the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Depart- ment of Commerce, the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, and the Washington County Planning Commission,_ the agency to provide technical services, located at One South College Street, in Washington, Pennsylvania, and WHEREAS, the achievement of the desired results of the comprehensive planning and community development programs requires that certain obligations and re- sponsibilities be assumed by the governing body of the Municipality, which obligations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The financial support of the program as specified in the Contract for Planning Assistance; 2. The official support of programs developed by the Planning Commission; 3. The holding of required hearings prior to the consideration of implementation ordinances; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners, County of Washington, Pennsylvania, that: 1. The Contract for Planning Assistance is hereby approved, and the proper officers of the Municipality are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf on the Municipality the Contract for Planning Assistance; 2. The contribution payable by the Municipality to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall -be paid as specified by Article VII of the Contract for , Planning Assistance; 3. The Municipality will endeavor to fulfill the other obligations and responsibilities of the comprehensive planning and community development programs. Attest: Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ Chief Clerk adjourned. Roll call vote taken: Municipality By: Michael R. Flynn / s / Chairman Washington County Board of Commissioners Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that this meeting be Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: August 27 1964 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK