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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 55 - 10-15-1964 - COMMISSIONER222 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC,-JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS -- --------- - 2. Donati, Matthew & Anna, R. D. 2, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, for overpayment of - 1962 County Tax. On July 24, 1962, tax w s paid in the amount of $61.27 (net) on property situate in Jeffer- son Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tax AdjustmE nt No. 1513 reduced the valuation to $4315.00 from $5065.00 and real estate tax to $52.54 (net) making a refund due in the amount of $8.73 to said owners. Washington County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Following motion made due to the need for additional trucks for Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller be authorized to advertise for the delivery of two (2) American Made New Suburban Personnel Carriers; one (1) American Made New Two and Ore -Half (2 1/2) Ton V-Plate Truck; amd One (1) American Made New Two and One -Half (2 1/2) Ton W-Plate Truck. Bids to be received by the County Controller in his Office in the Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time, Thursday, October 22, 1964, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioner,. be adjourned. 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 this meeting Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Act r 15 nn 1964 ATTEST: CHIEF C ERK NO. 55,- Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 15, 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., Budget Director Gillespie, Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association and Reporter Crouse. Meeting called to order and roll call taken: Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or s I MINUTE B 0 0 K 223 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS e omissions to Minute No. 54, each Commissioner having received a copy. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 54, be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Mr. Flynn: The Solicitor should be instructed to check into the status of the old Johnson Bridge No. 1, which joins Independence and Cross Creek Townships. Bridge is in need of repairs. Correspondence: Mr. Flynn: 1. Letter• from William H. Orrick, Jr., Ass-istant Attorney General, Department of Justice, re: Sale of Hazel -Atlas Glass Company plants. Letter states that the desiribility of keeping these- plants in operation has been uppermost in their consideration and the Department would not institute proceedings against the Brockway Glass Company for the acquisition of the Hazel -Atlas plants. - 2. Letter from Thomas Z. Minehart, Office of the Auditor General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania] transmitting report of audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of Washington County for the period January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963. 3. Letter from Department of Highways, Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, stating that the report of the Auditor General shows expenditures in the amount of $343.64 which are not permiss- ible from the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund. Recommendation of audit that County reimburse this amount to the County Liquid Fuels Fund, in order to be certified for the December, 1964 Payment. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $343. 64 be transferred from the General Fund to the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, , in order to correct the error in charges which was found in audit report dated January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963, as per information covered in the Auditor General's report. the meeting. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Kenneth J. Yablonski, Solicitor for the Sheriff's Office, entered 4. Letter from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Pittsburgh 22, Pennsylvania Re: Survey made by safety representative of County properties made September 4 and 10, 1964, listing conditions which should be corrected. Mr. Flynn suggested the Chief Clerk notify the Company that the matters referred to in their letter will be taken care of next year. The matters concerning; the Fairgrounds should be checked by the Solicitor; parties at the Fairgrounds are responsible for those corrections. 204 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec: Geno Amanati, our Insurance Broker, has notified the insurance company that these matters will be taken care of. With reference to the Fairgrounds, this should be taken up with the Solicitor. 5. Letter from Division of Escheats, Department of Revenue, Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, acknowledging receipt of our letter dated September 15, 1964 and noting our findings on twenty of the twenty- two names published in the newspaper as a result of report to the Division of Escheats made January 15, 1964. Division can see nothing in these schedules which would alter their position as to the escheatability of these funds. 6. Letter from Department of Public Welfare, Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, advising us that the Department has recommended to the U.S. Department of Agriculture that the County of Washington, among others, be included in the expansion of the Food Stamp Program in Pennsylvania. Also states that there is a problem on how the cost of administration will be paid in view of the shortage of funds. 7. Leger from John. F. Wiley, Esq. , on behalf of several industries in the Chartiers Valley, who are apprehensive that Spring rains will cause heavy flooding in the drainage area unless Chartiers Creek is cleaned of debris. Mr. Wiley states the urgency of this matter and suggests contracts be called for to dredge the entire length of the project in accordance with agreement between Washington County and the Army Corps of Engineers to keep the creek drainage in first- class condition. Mr. Flynn stated that we have replied to Mr. Wiley's letter advising him Y that we are awaiting a report from the Corps of Army Engineers on their semi-annual inspection of this area, and that our activities with regard to maintenance are subject to the recommendations of the Corps of Engineers; when this report is received, we will take appropriate steps to comply. Mr. Mazza: We should check into the contract.. If and when we do this work, I am highly in favor of it. When we receive the report we should go in and do this work, because of joepardy caused by these conditions to the various industries located there.. It is running in line with City of Washington and Canton Township and Solicitor should check contract to see if they can share in the costs. Mr. Louis Quail, Director of the Election Bureau, entered the meeting. Mr. Flynn informed the Board that he had received a report from the Consolidation Coal Company on the heating system at the Courthouse and Jail. This is the third report we have received. West Penn Power Company and the Columbia Gas of Penn- sylvania have also submitted reports to the Commissioners. Mr. Bevec: I would like to say that the boilers at the County Home are in bad shape and one of the boilers in our heating plant has gone haywire.: - County Solicitor Capano entered the meeting. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Treasurer in conjunction with the County Controller be authorized to invest the amount of $350, 000. 00 in Short -Term Notes. Roll call vote taken: MINUTE BOOK 225 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 J Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resignations be accepted; effective date listed opposite each name. George Subrick, Fireman, Women's Home October 18, 1964 Nick Koupiaris, Clerk, Tax Assessment October 9, 1964 N. B. Legros, Bridge Department October 15, 1964 Roll call vote taken: Mr-. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Debreczeni, Chief Clerk, reported on the following: 1. Received letter from M/Sgt Charles Hallas, U.S. Army Recruiting Service, Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania, concerning the relocation of recruiting station. Request that they be permitted to remain at present location in the Court- house until November 15, 1964, due to circumstances beyond control of the U. S. Army and the lessors; space will not be available until November 8, 1964. Mr. Debreczeni stated that M/Sgt Hallas has been notified that permission has been granted for the recruiting station to remain at its present location in the Courthouse until November 8, 1964. 2. Polling changes requested by Election Department were read at this time. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: The polling change as. requested for Burgettstown 2nd should re- main the same. Mr. Quail: It is suitable for the election, although it. is not centrally located. Mr. Flynn: What is your recommendation, Mr. Quail? Mr. Quail: All of the changes requested are reasonable. I am concerned about Burgettstown 2nd. Although we have received permission from the School Board to change the polling place, electricity would have to be installed and I informed them that we are not permitted to pay monies to municipalities. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following proposed changes in polling places and rental increases, if any, be tentatively approved, with the exception of Burgettstown 2nd, and Thursday, October 22, 1964, be designated as the date for final approval and/or hearings on the changes, if any. Cecil 2nd From: Cecil High School To: Millers Run Grange, Venice Reason: Construction of School Rental: Former rental - none, Janitor fee $5.00 new rental - $25.00 North Strabane 2nd From: Earl Sumney Garage To: Wylandville Elementary School, Wylandville Reason: Petition of voters, too cold in winter Rental: None - Janitor fee $10. 00 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC,;JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Peters 2nd From: Venetia Elementary .School To: Wright's Methodist Church, R. D. 1, Venetia Reason: Construction of school Rental: $25.00 North Strabane 5th From: New Precinct - Division of No. 3 j To: Township Building, Boone Avenue New rental - none, Janitor fee $10.00 (No. 3 will continue.to use Alexander School as polling place). Carroll 2nd New Precinct - Division of No. 2 I Fire Department Building, Route 31 New Rental - $25.00 (The new precinct - No. 5 will continue to use the Township, Building as polling place). Washington 8-1 Request for increase in rental from $25.00 to $30.00. Explanation: Elections held in garage of H. M. Mesta - very difficult to heat because of doors being opened so often, Mrs. Mesta. claims it raises her gas bill considerably. Burgettstown 2nd From: Our Lady of Lourdes School To: Mechanical Arts Building (school building) Main Si. Reason: Petition of voters Rental: Former rental - $25.00 to $20.00 Canonsburg 1-4 From: Herman Bell Residence l To: George Pancar Residence, 1008 2nd St., Canonsburg Reason: Mrs. Bell works, requested move Rental: $25.00 1 Centerville 4th Richeyville Fire Hall j Request increase in rental from $10.00 to $25.00 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Debreczenj reported on the Liquid Fuels Fund disbursements. Out of 38 districts, we have 8 Aistri.cts which have not been approved as of this date. It was also reported that every office is doing everything expected of them with the exception of the Tax Assessment Office (the back office). At the end of December of last year, there were 36 employees in this office. At the present time there, are 29 employees, 8 of which are in the back office. In order t0 get the tax books and tax duplicates out on time, we may run into some difficulty. They must be out by December lst. I want to bring this to the attention of the Board. The problem which we have is that certain employees have not been replaced; the situation is that many of them have been transferred to the front office. of a Return Board. Mr. Flynn stated that this matter will be taken under consideration. Mr. Quail suggested that the Board give some thought to appointing Mr. Quail left the meeting at this time. Mr. Yablonski requested that the Commissioners act on a Resolution authorizing employees (not police officers) on the County payroll, making less than $6, 000 per year, to be permitted to hold stock in harness racing. Request that resolution be