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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 69 - 1-21-1965 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 25 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Industrial and Urban Renewal Activities. I concur with the other Board members that presently this board is serving in a dual capacity. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that this meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Al Januarj�21 , 1965 ATTEST: t�i�aL'JC'�G� v lX J CHIEF CLE4 ��// 11` T f7r it ff7• NO. 69 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 21, 1965 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, 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. 68, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 68 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nelson Morrison, Operator and Mr. Edward L. Maher, interested citizen and friend of the Washington County Humane Society appeared before the Board of Commissioners, and Mr. Maher acting as spokesman in behalf of Mr. Morrison pointed out a number of problems confronting the Washington County Humane Society located on Route 136 (formerly Route 31) near junction of Route 519 and 70 in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. t Needs of the Society: 1. Financial assistance 2. Expansion - additional shelters 3. New incinerator Objectives: 1. Direct a set amount of money to be allocated to the Society. 2. Suggest or recommend that an exact amount of money, derived from the dog license fees be turned over to the Society for the welfare of MINUTE BOCK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC;_JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the animals and shelter. 3. Individuals unemployed; brick layers and carpenters, be employed to help Mr. Morrison to construct additional shelter. Duties of Washington County Humane Society: 1. To provide shelter for the stray dogs within our County. Dogs from other county are also housed. 2. A place where animals injured by automobile, etc., may be cared for and treated. 3. A home for animals until Mr. Morrison can find them a suitable j home. I Mr. Maher stated that during a conversation with Mr. Anthony Calvalcante, Commissioner of Fayette County, he advised them that their Board makes contribution of at least $1, 000. 00 each year to the Humane Society. Mr. Maher extended an invitation to the Board members and others to visit I the Society, to see the establishment and observe their operation. i Mr. Flynn: In other words, you are asking for an allocation for the Humane Society? { Mr. Maher: Yes. Mr. Bevec: Are you incorporated under law with a group of officers? Mr. Morrison: Yes, for approximately 15 years or a little better. Mr. Capano: How are you presently operating? Mr. Morrison: By donations and a few inheritances. Mr. Bevec: Number of animals processed during the year. Mr. Morrison: Smallest amount is 200 per month, Mr. Crouse: How large of a budget do you have to operate on? Mr. Morrison: $7, 000. 00 to $8, 000. 00 per year. Messrs. Crouse and Sittler inquired if aid could be obtained from -organizations such as the United Fund. Mr. Morrison: No aid has been received. Mr. Mazza: Do you charge a fee for taking care of stray and injured dogs? Mr. Morrison: No, but we suggest that they donate $2.00 or $3.00. Mr. Bevec: What percentage of out -of -county business do you have? Mr. Morrison: Very small during the winter. Mr. Gillespie, Budget Director, entered the meeting. Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that you forward a letter to the Commissioners, from your officers, (this suggestion being made to Mr. Morrison) making request for an � g a q appro- priation from the County. Mr. Mazza: Can we make an appropriation under law? Mr. Capano: Yes. May I suggest that you appear before the Township and Borough Associations and make a similar request. The problem of stray dogs is a large u MINUTE BOOK 287 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS one to the officials in Townships and Boroughs. Mr. Morrison: I have tried that angle. Letters of Communication: Mr. Debreczeni, Jr.: Received a request from Mr. Protas J. Pavlak, Chief Sealer of Weights & Measures for Washington County, requesting a letter of, invitation from the Commissioners be mailed to the Officers and Members of the Executive Committee, inviting the 1965 Conference (50th Anniversary of the Sealer of Weights and Measures) to be held in the City of Washington, Pennsylvania, at the George Washington Hotel. Mr. Flynn: We should go on record and direct a letter to the County Association inviting them to have their conference in Washington, Pennsylvania. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that a letter of invitation be mailed to the Officers and Members of the Executive Committee, Pennsylvania Association Inspectors of Weights and Measures, inviting the 1965 Conference (50th Anniversary of the Sealer of Weights and Measures) to be held in the City of Washington, Pennsylvania, at the George Washington Hotel. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter received from John Cromwell, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission advising the Commissioners that Capital Improvements Committee has been established by the Washington County Planning Commission to serve as a subcommittee to assist in developing a capital improvements program for the County of Washington as part of the overall comprehensive planning program. The Committee is composed of the following: Mr. Joseph Chesnos, Manager Mr. James Marshall, Manager Washington Office Washington Office Pittsburgh National Bank Mellon Bank Main Street Main Street Washington, Penna. Washington, Penna. Mr. F. D. Whalen Mr. Charles Gillespie Deputy Controller Penna. Economy League Court House Washington Trust Building Washington, Penna. Washington, Penna. Mr. John Cromwell, Director Washington County Planning Commission One South College Street Washifgton, Penna. New Business: Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following refunds due to either overpayment or duplication of real estate tax. 288 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC ;JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1. Marvin, Hannah S. , et al, R. D. 1, Venetia, Pennsylvania, due to overpayment of 1964 County Tax. On August 1, 1964, tax was paid in the amount of $13. 96 (net) on property situate in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 20 acres surface, valua- tion $1200. Correction slip dated January 8, 1965, removed property from records as a duplication, making a refund due in the amount of $13. 96 to said owners. 2. United States Steel Corporation, Tax Division, 525 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230, due to overpayment of 1963 County Tax. The following properties were paid under protest by letter dated July 29, 1963. Tax was reduced by order of the Washington County Board for Assessment and Revision of Taxes. Centerville Orig. Val. Corr. Val. Fallowfield Orig. Val. Corr. Val. New Eagle $639, 480. Net Tax Paid $7, 441. 97 $610, 550. Corr. Net Tax $7, 105.20 $1, 459, 900. Net Tax Paid $16, 989. 62 $1, 459, 495. Corr. Net Tax $16, 984. 91 Orig. Val. $1, 213, 485. Net Tax Paid Corr. Val. $ 828, 800. Corr. Net Tax Nottingham $14, 121. 93 $ 9,645. 16 Refund $ 336. 67 $ 4.71 $4476. 77 Orig. Val. $1, 156, 995. Net Tax Paid $13, 464. 53 Corr. Val. $1, 148, 555. Corr. Net Tax $13, 366. 31 $ 98. 2� Total Refund Due $4916.37 Therefore, a refund is due in the amount of $4, 916. 37 to the United States Steel Corporation, Tax Division, 525 William Penn Place, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15230. Roll call vote talon: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza., that the Tax Assessment Office, Personal Property Department, be authorized to prepare the following refunds due to overpayment of personal property tax. 1. Gilford M. Gallagher, 36 Archer Street, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to cover a portion of the 1962 Personal Property Tax paid on July 12, ' 1962. A non -interest bearing Article of Agreement with Canon Auto Parts was erroneously filed in addition to other taxable stock. This non -interest bearing agreement is exempt from personal prop- erty tax. Therefore, a refund is requested based on the proportionate amount of total tax paid in 1962; refund due in the amount of $316.65 payable to Gilford M. Gallagher. 2. Helen Garrison, R. D. 2, 'West Alexander, Pennsylvania, to cover the 1962 and 1963 Personal Property Taxes paid on August 1, 1962 and August 1, 1963, respectively. The above mentioned taxpayer is a non-resident of Washington County, al- 1 1 though the mailing address is West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania. An affidavit has been filed claiming residence to actually be in Ohio County, West Virginia. I MINUTE BOOK 28 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS i Returns were erroneously filed by Mrs. Garrison for 1961 and 1962 without notification of her legal place of residence. Therefore, a refund is due in the amount of $102.00, payab'..e to Mrs. Helen Garrison. 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 Articles of Agree- ment between Washington County and Allegheny County Workhouse and Inebriate Asylum at Parkview, Pennsylvania, be executed; this being a semi-annual contract (commencing January 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1965), covering the boarding of prisoners at said Institution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn brought to the Board's attention that Article IX of the Agree- ment with the firm of Joseph Bontempo and Associates and Washington County, should be amended. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that WHEREAS, it has been called to the attention of the County Commissioner;5 that Article IX Title Advanced Planning Loan is not in conformity with the requirements of the Community Facilities Administration of the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the Federal Government and it is necessary to amend it in conformity with their requirements, Therefore Be It RESOLVED that the Solicitor be hereby authorized to amend Article IX Title Advanced Planning Loan in a manner to conform with the requirements of said Federal agencies. 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 this meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 6 Janr 28 1965 ATTEST: Q"17 CHIEF CLEK