HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 67 - 1-7-1965 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK T:5
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., January 7, 1965
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being
Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr., Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association,
Mr. Umstead of the Pennsylvania Economy League and Reporter Crouse.
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. 66, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza., that Minute No. 66 be
approved as read.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 63 dated
December 10, 1964, be amended to re -appropriate the following accounts as listed below:
ACCOUNT NO. DEBIT
102
$ 1,700.00
106
1,300.00
109
8,400.00
ill
3,500.00
112
31, 500. 00
117
2,400.00
119
15.00
122
1,000.00
124
400.00
125
2,000.00
202
3,500.00
205
1,800.00
301
8,300.00
307
1,900.00
309
9,500.00
310
8,700.00
320
300.00
322
4,300.00
331
2,100.00
401
12, 500. 00
601
1,700.00
602
3,100.00
603
4,600.00
604
1,200.00
609
4,200.00
619
20, 800. 00
622
3,800.00
623
4,300.00
625
2,200.00
701
7,900.00
1001
14, 100. 00
1499
67, 650. 00
502
4,000.00
Roll call vote taken:
ACCOUNT NO.
CREDIT
101
$ 4,467.00
103
41, 956. 00
104-a
6,654.00
104-b
29, 281. 00
105
2,633.00
107
372.00
110
3,164.00
114
21, 937. 00
118
863.00
120
889.00
121
1,378.00
123
330.00
126
14, 502. 00
127
2,334.00
128
1,751.00
20.1
365.00
203
619.00
207
31, 355. 00
208
424.00
209
3,954.00
325
14, 554. 00
402
3,698.00
606
360.00
610
12, 353. 00
613
401.00
614
122.00
615
30, 854. 00
1103
8,595.00
302 - 305
4,000.00
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC„JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
At this time, members of the Washington Association of Downtown Enter-
prises entered the meeting.
Special Order of Business:
Request from the Washington Association of Downtown Enterprises (WADE)
that Washington County participate in this program (Beautification Phase #1 Program) where-
by the amount of $15. 00 per front foot or the total of $3, 345. 00 be allocated to assist the
program.
Mr. Flynn: Providing this is permissable by law, we would be willing to do this.
Under the law, according to our Solicitor, he can find no place in the law
whereby we could contribute to this enterprise.
Mr. Capano: Mr. Finder, Solicitor of the Tax Claim Bureau, on the basis that he feels
we could participate under maintenance of grounds. However, I checked into
this and I feel that streets are not a part of our obligation; the fact that this
is not a City project, this is a private enterprise. Therefore, there is no
authorization under the iaw.
�Mr. Mucci: It is our opinion that the appearance of downtown Washington is not con-
ducive to the public. We consulted with Carnegie Tech and they recommended
urgently that something be done; that we, as a satellite of Pittsburgh, are way
behind. We feel that the businessman of Washington will have a better chance
!!! in keeping business in downtown Washington by this program and we think this
is a step in the right direction. Retail business was extremely good in 1964,
however, we would like to make 1965 an even better year. We think we owe
it to the merchants to make it a better year.
It was questioned if it could be possible for the City Council by ordinance
consisting of a draft or ordinance which would put the City as one of the active movers in
this project; which in turn with the approval of the Courts, could put the County in a posi-
tion to participate.
Mr. Capano: The Commissioners have been concerned about this project and have tried
to work something out whereby the Commissioners could participate.
(Mr. Mucci: This program is going to be a reality, and we are going ahead with it, if
need be without the participation of the Commissioners.
Mr. Flynn: We have given a copy of the Solicitor's written legal opinion to Mr. Mucci,
the President of the Association. We have no alternative until something can
be worked out with the City.
Mr. Mucci thanked the Board for its time and consideration and left the
meeting at this time.
Unfinished Business: None
Communications:
Letter from Chartiers -Houston Joint School District - requesting permission
from the Commissioners to erect a small schoolbus shelter at the intersection of the
Hickory Ridge Road, 62105 and the McClane Road at a point near the County Home for the
Aged. (Letter given to Solicitor with instruction to acknowledge and -prepare agreement).
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Solicitor
acknowledge the letter from the Chartiers -Houston Joint School District in re: erecting a
schoolbus shelter at the intersection of the Hickory Ridge Road, 62105 and the McClane Road
and that an agreement be prepared.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD ❑F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Debreczeni, Jr., Chief Clerk, read a letter of resignation from Mrs.
Abbie N. Smith, expressing appreciation to the Board of Commissioners. Mrs. Smith
agreed at the request of the Board to remain one year to assist the newly -appointed super-
intendent and matron at the Home for Aged Women in assuming their duties. Mrs. Smith's:
resignation to become effective January 5, 1965.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resignation of
Mrs. Abbie N. Smith, employee of the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be
accepted effective January 5, 1965.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following be tran8 -
ferred from the extra help payroll to the regular payroll at the Washington County Home
for Aged Women; this action to be effective January 15, 1965.
Helen Gottschall Dining Room Matron replacing Julia Schultz
Ruth Garratt Cook replacing Helen Salamone
Remarks by Mr. Mazza:
I recommend to the Board since we are commencing into the new year,
and since we have created increases and working many hours on re-classification, we should
scrutinize if a need is really there before we make replacements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following tax re -
;fund be made due to the overpayment of 1964 County Tax.
Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department of Carroll Township. On June 29,
1964, tax was paid in the amount of $16.93 (under protest) on property situate in Carroll
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 2 story brick house, garage,
building 4.126 acres surface, total valuation $1455.00. Correction slip dated November 6,
1964, removed property to exempt property making a refund due in the amount of $16.93
payable to Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department c/o Avery Dunlevy, Valley Inn, R. D. 2,
Monongahela, Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted:
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are exhausted, and funds arE
needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County, and pay all lawful expenseE
until monies are available from the 1965 tax levies; it. is therefore
RESOLVED, That, the Board of County Commissioners be authorized to
borrow from Mellon National Bank and Trust Company and Pittsburgh National Bank, at any,
time and from time to time prior to August 1, 1965, an amount or amounts not exceeding
the aggregate amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1, 500, 000. 00) Dollars in
anticipation of taxes to be collected for the current fiscal year, the loan(s) to be evidenced
by the certificate(s) of indebtedness of the County in form acceptable to the banks, payable
on or before December 31, 1965, with interest from the, date(s) thereof at a rate of 2. 34%
per annum payable at quarter -annual intervals, said loan(s) and interest to be repaid from
the first monies available from taxes in anticipation of which such temporary loans and
interest were made, which taxes are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the
,Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxes levied shall include and be
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i sufficient to repay said loan(s) and that any two (2) of the Commissioners be and they
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1 hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the name of the County Commissioners and the
j County the certificate(s) of indebtedness which shall constitute the general ohligation(s) of the
County, and that the Chief Clerk be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest
such certificate(s) of indebtedness and affix the County seal thereto, and further that the
execution and delivery of a certificate of indebtedness so executed and attested shall be
sufficient evidence of the necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time therec-f.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and
affixed the seal of the County this 7th day of January, 1965.
ATTEST:
Alex Debreczeni, Jr. / s /
Chief Clerk
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza,, that the first installment
of $200, 000. 00 be borrowed from the Pittsburgh National Bank.
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 accord-
u
ance with the above motion.
MINUTE
BOOK-;9
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON
COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Certificate of Indebtedness
of
Washington County, Pennsylvania
$200, 000. 00
January 7, 1965
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, Two Hundred Thousand ($200, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December
31, 1965, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to
time outstanding at the rate of 2.34% per annum, interest payments to be made on the firsi
day of each calendar quarter throughout the year.
Payment of the indebtedness, evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole
or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty.
This certificate
of indebtedness
evidences
a temporary loan -in
anticipation
of taxes to be collected for the
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 7, 1965, 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 7th day of January, 1965.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
ATTEST: Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner / s /
John P. Beve c, Commissioner / s /
Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ John Mazza, Commissioner /s/
Chief Clerk
(SEAL)
Mr. Flynn invited Mr. Whalen to give the financial report of the County.
Following financial report submitted by Mr. Whalen, Acting Deputy Controller.
General Fund Account:
Bank Balance - December 31, 1964 $221, 140. 56
Less Outstand Warrants 28, 947. 91
Net Bank Balance - December 31, 1964 $192, 1a2. 65
Treasurer's Cash on Hand - December 31, 1964 5, 816. 57
Net Bank Balance and Cash - December 31, 1964 $198, 009. 22
General Fund Sinking Fund $ 3,115.40
General Fund Sinking & Improvement Bond Fund 25,878. 19
Total General Funds - December 31, 1964 $227, 002. 81
Remarks:
Mr. Mazza: Since we are on this and in order to let the majority commissioners know
my position, on the financing of various projects being talked about and which may become
a reality. If the Federal Government would say we could have our money, we wouldn't be
in a position to pay our costs. I will not go along with any plan for a 20, 30 or 40 year
bond issue to finance any project. We have set up these various funds (Capital Reserve
Fund and Sinking Fund) which is sound financing, and which I think will pay off. I am very
much in accord with increaseng the millage to provide capital expenditure money for major
projects.