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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 54 - 10-8-1964 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 217 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTDN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS F� Mr. Bevec: We didn't borrow enough money to pay off the old bills. Mr. Elish: I may have gone out on a limb, but I still think we will have a balance at the end of the year. I'll have a report prepared soon. Mr. Gillespie: Judge Sweet should be contacted about Court costs. There will be an extra term of Court. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting be adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Oc ber 8 1964 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK�� NO. 54 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 8, 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., Solicitor Capano, Budget Director Gillespie, Purchas_ng Agent Kittridge, Mr. Umstead of the Pennsylvania Economy League, Mr. Bradshaw of Cec_l Township and Reporters Crouse and Merdian. 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. 53, each Commissioner having received a copy. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 53, be approved as read. Old Business: 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 changes in polling places (changes of place or rentals) which were tentatively approved on October 1, 1964, Minute No. 52, and having received no objections to date, be finally approved today. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: What about the new districts that have been changed? Do we have polling places for them? Mr. Debreczeni: We're working on it now. Roll call vote taken: __I 218 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. HEVEC,'_JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. - Mr. Flynn made inquiry on the following matters which were brought before the Board on Thursday, October 1, 1964 (Minute No. 52) for complete details. Mr. Debreczeni reported on what action had been taken: 1. Glenn Ashbrook (Compensation Case) Reimbursement due Mr. Ashbrook in the amount of $40. 00. Matter turned over to Engineer's Office. Upon receipt of 4 statements marked paid from Mr. Ashbrook, a voucher will be prepared in his favor for said amount of $40.00. 2. Koch Plumbing and Heating Company Re: Extra work performed at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men., } Old report and new report dated October 6, 1964, submitted j by Mr. Parkins, Architect of Beall & Parkins, will be turned over to Mr. Capano for study at the end of this meeting. 3. Elco Borough - Woods Run Creek Bed Agreement has been prepared between Robert L. Simpson and Washington County and filed with the Office of the County Controller. Mr. Elish called into the meeting for the purpose of opening quotations on the delivery of a two and one-half ton truck. Minute No. 52 explains the need for this truck and existing emergency. Mr. George Stewart of the George Stewart Motor Company, present at the opening of quotations. Following quotations opened by Mr. Elish, County Controller. 1. George Stewart Motor Company 42 East Maiden Street Washington, Pennsylvania Quotation given on New 1965 V-Plate Dodge Dump Truck; quotation on file in Purchasing Agent's Office. Total delivered price Less trade allowance Net total delivered price 2. Washington International Truck Sales & Service, Inc. 1105 Fayette Street Washington, Pennsylvania $5, 333. 13 1, 133. i3 1951 Ford Dump Truck $4, 200. 00 1. Quotation on One International Truck Model 1700-1 P.261 Total Cash Sale Price $ 5, 52 5.4 0 Less Trade Allowance for 1948 Ford Model F-5 Cab -over Engine Dump Truck 1,300.40 Net Cash Delivered Price $4, 22. 00 2. Quotation on One International Truck Model 1700-3 P.265 Total Cash Sale Price $5, 673. 40 Less Trade Allowance for 1948 Ford Model F-5 Cab -over Engine Dump Truck 1,338.40 Net Cash Delivered Price $4, 335. 00 1 3, Quotation on One International Truck Model 1600-15 P.75 Total Cash Sale Price $5, 192.90 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL'R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS an 1 7 L Less Trade Allowance for 1948 Ford Dump Truck Model F-5 Cab -over Engine 1,217.90 Net Cash Delivered Price $3, 975. 00 4. Quotation on One International Truck Model 1600-20 P.83 Total Cash Sale Price $5, 340. 90 Less Trade Allowance for 1948 Ford Model F-5 Cab -over Engine Dump Truck 1,240.00 Net Cash Delivered Price $4, 100. 00 All quotations include specifications on truck being quoted, all quotations are now on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that after all quota- tions have been analyzed by the County Solicitor and Purchasing Agent, they are hereby em- powered to purchase that truck which is most suitable for County purposes. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Stewart leaving the meeting. With reference to remarks on the County Budget (Minute No. 52 - October 1, 1964) following reports presented to the Board by Budget Director, Mr. Gillespie and County Controller, Mr. Elish. Report from Budget Director: RECEIPTS Balance January 1, 1964 Receipts thru 9-30-64 2 Total Receipts and Balance Less Temporary Loans Less Controller's Balance Total Receipts thru 9-30-64 EXPENDITURES Total Expenses thru 9-30-64 Less Temporary Loans Repaid Total OPerating Expense thru 9-30-64 Total Receipts thru 9-30-64 Total Expenditures thru 9-30-64 Cash Balance 9-30-64 $ 112, 676. 98 4, 392, 049. 97 4, 504, 726. 95 800, 000.00 3, 704. 726. 95 112, 676. 98 3,.592, 049. 97 $3, 675, 165. 67 800, 000. 00 2, 875, 165. 67 3, 592, 049: 97 2, 875, 165. 67 716, 884. 30 Budget Appropriation 1964 $3, 717, 497. 12 Expenditures thru 9-30-64 2, 875, 165. 67 Unencumbered Balance 9-30-64- 842, 331. 45 Unappropriated Balance 67, 652. 92 Budget Balance 9-30-64 909, 984. 37 Estimated Expenditures Last Quarter 1964 750, 000. 00 Estimated Surplus 12 - 31- 64 159, 984. 37 Report from County Controller: FINANCIAL STATEMENT as of September 30, 1964 Total Receipts for the first nine months $4, 391, 839. 30 total Expenditures for the first nine months 3, 675, 165. 67 Unpaid Bills as of September 30, 1964 62, 126.26 �4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Cash in Bank Cash in Treasurer's Office U.S. Treasury Certificates Total available cash for the Fourth Quarter 242, 197.07 42, 689. 73 498, 441. 67 721, 202. 21 October 6, 1964 Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Washington County, Pa. Dear Mr. Flynn: Pursuant to your letter of August 7, 1964, the following constitutes the Financial position of the County General Fund Account as of September 30, 1964: Net Bank Balance $242, 197. 07 j Security Investment 498, 441. 67 Treas Cash on Hand 42, 689. 73 Total $783, 328. 47 i i Current Liabilities: Oct. 1, 1964 Payroll $ 65, 696. 12 I Current unpaid bills '62, 126. 26 j Total $127, 822. 38 Net Balance - October 1, 1964 $655, 506. 09 Very truly yours, Peter'Elish /s/ Peter Elish County Controller FDW/s Remarks on Reports: Mr. Mazza: I certainly want to thank the majority commissioners and controller for having invited me into the budget hearings yesterday. We spent approximately three hours reviewing the budget. If the figures as presented to us by the Controller and Budget Director are correct, we should end up with a surplus. According to their figures a surplus floating around of about $159, 000. 00. Agreed by the Board that if we are going into the red we must make the proper reductions in order to end up in the black at the end of the year. Mr. Elish: If the expenditures remain the same for the balance of the year, it's very favorable to us to end this year with a surplus. New Business: Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mary Martos, be appointed as a Practical Nurse at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, replacing Bernard Nesbitt, this action to be effective October 5, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. J 1 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 221 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Evelyn A. Black, be appointed as a Clerk in the Tax Claim Bureau; this action to be effective October 7, 1964. Remarks: Mr. Mazza: "Mr. Flynn, 1 think you should clarify what is happening in that office . " Mr. Flynn: Being of this year a number of employees were deleted from that office. We were unaware that no public sales held in the County for a few years. Three years of work had not been done in this office. People working in this bureau, Director, Mrs. Flenniken, and personnel have been working night and day. They have and are doing a tremendous job. Need for additional help. Busy collecting money at this time (tax sales have been advertised), in no position to allocate the money. Necessity demands that additional help be hired at this particular time. Possibility that we'll still need additional employees in that office. Mr. Bevec: We must remember that it is now nine months that the districts have not been receiving their delinquent monies. School districts are affected mainly. This money runs into a few thousand dollars. The office has been busy working on the Tax Sales and clerks unable to make distribution of money to municipalities. There has been a great backlog in this department. 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 Helen Butka; be appointed as a Clerk in the Election Department (Office of Registration - Account No. 104); replacing William Hudspith; this action to be effective October 7, 1964. Mrs. Butka is being transferred from the Office of the County Controller. Correspondence: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1. League of Women Voters of Peters Township - Members of Counlll;y Survey Committee once again thanking the Commissioners for speaking to them on the evening of September 23rd e4lightening the members on County Government. Motion by Nor. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assess- ment Office be authorized to prepare tax refunds for the, following due to either duplication or overpayment on real estate tax. 1. Gobleck, Julian, Jr. & Barbara, R. D. 3, Burgettstown, Penn- sylvania, for overpayment of 1962 County Tax. On August 1, 1962, tax was paid in the amount of $47.72 (net) on property assessed in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Correction slip dated September 11, 1962, reduced valuation frorr.. $3900.00 to $3300.00 and real estate tax to $40.74 (net) making a refund due in the amount of $6.98 payable to said owners.