HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 92 - 7-1-1965 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 411
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
NO. 92
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 1, 1965
The 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., Purchasing Agent Kittridge, County Surveyor
Yuhas, Mr. Basich of the Planning Commission, Mr. Crouse of the Observer Publishing
Company and a bidder.
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. 91, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 91, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Awarding the bid for the Steel Reinforcement Work to be done at the Washing-
ton County Jail. The bids submitted having been reviewed and tabulated by the Solicitor
and Purchasing Agent.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the Steel
Reinforcement Work to be done at the Washington County Jail, Washington, Pennsylvania,
be awarded to the CRANE TRUCK SERVICE COMPANY, Washington, Pennsylvania, in the
amount of $6, 850. 00, this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with
our specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointments:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Ambrose Palfi, be
appointed as Stationary Fireman at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men;
this action to be effective June 28, 1965.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Joseph Muscaro, em-
ployee in the Department of Elections, be appointed as Chief Registrar and Assistant to
Louis I. Quail, Director of the , Department of Elections; this action to be effective July 5,
1965.
Remarks: This change has been made due to the death of Mr. Charles W. Hughes,
former Chief Registrar and Assistant in the Department of Elections.
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 Dushan Nicksick be re -instated as
Bridge Engineer of the Washington County Bridge Department; this action to be effective
June 28, 1965. Mr. Nicksick had been granted a sixty (60) day leave of absence and has
resumed his duties within the specified time period.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read letter under date of June 29, 1965, received from C. H.
McConnell, Chief Engineer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Forests and
Waters, concerning the stream clearance project on Plum Run in Chartiers Township;
letter stated a resolution of sponsorship and rights -of -entry instruments had been furnished
in accordance with the terms of the proposal dated May 28, 1965. Letter also stated the
assistance of Mr. John Yuhas in completing arrangements for the project, and the coopera-
tion of the Washington County Commissioners, Chartiers Township Supervisors and local
residents were very much appreciated. The project has been placed on their construction
schedule and the Construction Engineer, Charles G. Hicks, will visit Midland shortly to
inspect and to explain work plans to landowners along Plum Run.
Remarks: Mr. Mazza stated that once flood control projects have been completed, it
is the responsibility of the County to maintain and keep these streams clean and if this
work is not done, there could be criticism from the Federal Government; what we should
do is to consider renting or buying an Army Surplus Shovel and do some of this work.
Mr. Bevec: Would it pay to have a Shoval?
Mr. Yuhas: A Highlift would be better.
Mr. Bevec: We should look into -this.
Mr. Flynn: This is our obligation, perhaps we could do some temporary work this
year.
The Solicitor was instructed to check the law to see if the County could
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pass a resolution prohibiting the dumping and pollution of streams.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Mr. Yuhas presented a Sublease Agreement for consideration and approval
between Tri-State Aviation, Inc. , Lessee and the County of Washington, Lessor; and Ohio
Valley Piper Sales, Inc., Sublessee. The term of this sublease shall be One (1) year
which shall extend from the effective date of this agreement and it is understood that sub-
lessee shall have the option to renew the sublease for an additional period of one (1) year
immediately following the expiration of the original term. The rental for the one year
period shall be One thousand two hundred and no/100 ($1, 200. 00) Dollars payable at the rate
of One hundred and no/ 100 ($100. 00) Dollars per month, in advance. Rental to be paid to
Tri-State Aviation, Inc., Post Office Box 238, Washington, Pennsylvania, acting agent for
the Washington County Commissioners. The Ohio Valley Piper Sales, Inc., is subleasing
the so-called old administration building (to be distinguished from the new administration
building) plus the eastern portion of the quonset but as now partitioned, located at the
Washington County Airport in South Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
together with the privilege of using said buildirigs and the area on the lower level around
the old administration building and eastern end of quonset hut, consisting of the area now
being used in connection with these buildings.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that ,the County of Washington,
Lessor, enter into a Sublease Agreement between Tri-State Aviation, Inc, and Ohio Valley
Piper Sales, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bevec stated that the job classification of Tipstaff, presently listed as
Grade 6 on the Job Classification List, should be under Grade 9, also the job title of
Executive Administrative Assistant was not included in the listing.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the job title of Tipstaff
be classified as Grade 9, annual minimum starting salary at $3, 390. 00; and that the job
title of Executive Administrative Assistant be included on the Job Classification List as
Grade 21.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: It was brought to the attention of the Board that under Grade 6, the
starting salary would be $2, 934. 00 for a tipstaff and that the annual maximum salary in-
cluding all increments would be $3, 742. 00; that is why we are recommending this change.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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New Business;
Chairman stated it was the unanimous opinion of the Board that the sum
of $120, 000. 00 in Liquid Fuel Tax monies be allocated on the basis of the 60-40 formula;
in view of the fact that April 1, 1965 was the cut-off date for political subdivisions to make
application for Liquid Fuel Tax Fund monies, as of July 1, 1965, no applications will be
received.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following appli-
cations for County Aid from the Liquid Fuels Fund, as submitted by the following districts
of Washington County, be approved in the amounts designated, contingent on approval by the
Department of Highways. Amounts to be used for improvements in said districts as out-
lined in their applications which are on file in the Office of the County Engineer. Alloca-
tions are based upon the following formula - 60 per cent mileage and 40 per cent population,
figure multiplied by one and one-half.
One and one-half
District
60-40
Allocated
East Bethlehem Township
$1, 253. 66
$1, 880. 00
Amwell Township
2,502.21
3,753. 00
Blaine Township
342.23
500.00
Buffalo Township
922.76
1,384.00
Canton Township
2,026.59
3,039. 00
Carroll Township
1,960.67
2,941.00
Cecil Township
2,766.42
4,149.00
Chartiers Township
2,368.00
3,552.00
Cross Creek Township
834.88
1,252.00
Donegal Township
1,794.90
2,692.00
East Finley Township
1,872.68
2,809.00
Fallowfield Township
2, 189.46
3,284.00
Hanover Township
2,014.83
3,022.00
Independence Township
1,328.09
1,992.00
Jefferson Township
1,032.79
1,549.00
Morris Township
1,384.64
2,077.00
Mt. Pleasant Township
1,676.29
2,514.00
North Bethlehem Township
1,340.18
2,010.00
North Franklin Township
1,021.84
11 532. 00
North Strabane Township
2,276.95
3, 415. 00
Nottingham Township
1, 011. 13
1,516.00
Peters Township
2,090.36
3, 135. 00
Robinson Township
925.63
1,388.00
Smith Township
2,256.70
3,385. 00
Somerset Township
2,326.92
3,490.00
South Franklin Township
1,120.43
1,680.00
South Strabane Township
2,125.61
3,188.00
Union Township
1, 572. 31
2,358.00
West Bethlehem Township
1,259.26
1,888.00
West Finley Township
1,816.71
2,725.00
West Pike Run Township
963.62
1,445.00
Monongahela City
1,804.96
2,707.00
Washington City
4,688.25
7,032.00
Burgettstown Borough
467.33
500.00
California Borough
1, 551.98
2,328.00
Canonsburg Borough
2,287.87
3,431.00
Centerville Borough
1,577.45
2,365.00
Claysville Borough
224.35
500.00
Cokeburg Borough
209.47
500.00
Deemston Borough
450.80
500.00
Donora Borough
2, 181. 17
3,271.00
East Washington Borough
505.08
500.00
Ellsworth Borough
321.23
500.00
Houston Borough
373.35
500.00
MINUTE
BOOK
415
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Long Branch Borough
$ 305.90 $
500.00
Marianna Borough
333.05
500.00
North Charleroi Borough
463.49
500.00
Roscoe Borough
300.62
500.00
Speers Borough
343.16
500.00
West Brownsville Borough
473.49
500.00
Remarks:
Mr. Bevec stated that $75, 000. 00 was allocated with applications from thirty -
six (36) districts last year. This year, allocations have been made for sixty-six (66)
districts and have been increased from $75, 000. 00 to $120, 000. 00. The minimum amount
to be received by any district that has made an application will be $500. 00.
Mr. Mazza: This extra money that we are paying these local- municipalities, is this
due to an increase in Liquid Fuels.
Mr. Flynn: No.
Mr. Mazza: Is it due to the economy we have in our own department?
Mr. Flynn: In checking with Mrs. Stevens, expenditures for the operation of the
Bridge Department including the purchase of equipment in round figures as of June 24,
1965, is $50, 000. 00 less than last year.
In discussing if this might be due to no new construction or a percentage of
new construction cut -back, the Chief Clerk was instructed to get a list from the Bridge
Department of the new construction that has been done this year.
Mr. Keery McAmbley of the Redevelopment Authority entered the meeting.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed.
Meeting reconvened at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of opening bids for Six
(6) 1965 Model New Cars, Fords, Chevrolets, Plymouths, or equivalent, American Made.
A certified check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the bid, made payable to the
Washington County Commissioners, to accompany each bid. Following being present:
Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza, Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr.,
Controller Elish, Purchasing Agent Kittridge, Deputy Controller Whalen, Mr. Basich of
the Planning Commission, Mr. McAmbley of the Redevelopment Authority and various bidders.
Bids submitted and read by Deputy Controller Whalen, said bids being properly
advertised and submitted.
Bids received for the purchasing and delivering of Six (6) 1965 Model New
Cars, Fords, Chevrolets, Plymouths, or Equivalent, American Made.
1. Paletta Sales and Service (Ford) Amount of Bid: $12, 800. 00
Fredericktown, Pennsylvania Certified check in amount of
$1, 280. 00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
2. Yenko Chevrolet (Chevrolet)
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3. Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. (Ford)
41 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
4. Donora Motor Company, Inc. (Ford)
First & Meldon Avenues
Donora, Pennsylvania
5. George Stewart Motor Company (Dodge)
42 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
Amount of Bid: $13, 400. 00
Certified check in amount of
$1, 340. 00
Amount of Bid: $12, 499. 42
Certified check in amount of
$1, 249. 94
Amount of Bid: $12, 720. 52
Certified check in amount of
$1, 273. 00
Amount of Bid:
Pr000�al B'=ond
$1, 416. 00
$14, 154. 78
in amount of
Notation on the Proposal Blank as submitted by bidder, George Stewart Motor Company,
read: "Gentlemen, in the event that you should decide to purchase 1966 models, we can
make delivery in October, and we further submit to you'our proposal to pay to the County
of Washington one half (1/2) of your monthly rental fee for the present units that would be
held over until delivery on these 1966 models".
Mr. Flynn explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners
on the awarding of contracts. Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement at the
designated date and hour, contracts awarded one week later, giving the Solicitor and
Purchasing Agent an opportunity to review all bids received.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that all bids be tabled
until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor and Purchasing Agent. Contract to be
awarded on Thursday, July 8, 1965, at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously, and the various bidders left the meeting.
Regular Order of Business Continued:
The Board of Commissioners met with the Washington County Planning
Commission and it is necessary to increase the indebtedness of Washington County for
land acquisition for County parks.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the indebtedness of
Washington County be increased by $250, 000. 00, to be secured by Temporary Indebtedness
Notes, repaid in five (5) years, and the Solicitor be authorized to prepare the required
Resolutions and Application to the Department of Internal Affairs, which papers to be made
part of the minutes of this meeting, which borrowing is being made under the Municipal
Borrowing Act of 1941 as amended to date.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following is a copy of the Constitutional Debt Limitation Statement,
in accordance with the above motion:
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MINUTE BOOK 417
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
C CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION
STATEMENT r
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In the Matter of the Proposed Increase
of Indebtedness without the Issuance of
Bonds in accordance with the Act of
June 25, 1941, P. L. 159, as amended.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
(Corporate Title of Municipality)
In the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars.
$250, 000. 00
To
THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The undersigned duly authorized officer(s) of
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County of Washington, Pennsylvania, being duly sworn according to law depose(s) and say(s):
THAT the present indebtedness determined under Section 202 of the Municipal
Borrowing Law of 1941, P. L. 159, as amended is $1, 483, 859. 50, which is computed as
follows:
Present Electoral Debt, i, e. ,
electoral authorization and/or
outstanding bonds. $
Less - Allowable Deductions $
Net Electoral Debt $ None
Present Non -Electoral Debt
i, e. , authorized and/or
outstanding bonds. $ 1, 415, 000. 00
m Outstanding Debt incurred under
Act Nos. 299 and 740 of 1959 $ 68, 859. 50
Unfunded Debt not payable out
of current revenue, i, e. , current
funds not earmarked for any other
purpose. $ --------
Less - Allowable Deductions $ --------
Net Non -Electoral Debt $1,483,859.50
Present Total Net Indebtedness $1,483,859.50
To be submitted in duplicate
Insert word 'none' where applicable
Complete page 3 if any obligations
are outstanding
THAT the purpose of the proposed loan is Participation in Project 70 in County
park development for which no bond issue has been previously authorized:
THAT the population according to the latest official census made by the United
States Bureau of the Census is
(applicable to borough or township only)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
THAT the most recent assessed valuation of all taxable property is
$207, 205, 020. 00
THAT the proposed loan of $250, 000. 00, will be repaid within five years
unless funded by the issuance of bonds.
THAT the charges ' or interest on the money to be borrowed shall not be
in excess of three per cent per annum. (state actual rate if known)
THAT all proposed loans previously certified by the Department of Inter-
nal Affairs to be within the 2% Constitutional Limitation have (have not) been incurred.
Michael R. Flynn / s /
John P. Bevec /s/
(Corporate Seal) John Mazza /s/
OUTSTANDING DEBT INCURRED UNDER ACTS NO. 299 & 740 of 1959
Certification
Date of
Amount of
Amount of
Next Scheduled
Number
Obligation
Original Principal
Annual Payment
Payment
Balance
294-00
6-1-61
50,000
10,000
6-1-66
8,859.50
333-00
8-1-61
150,000
30,000
6-1-66
0, 000. 00
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON SS:
Before the, undersigned authority, a Prothonotary, personally appeared Michael R. Flynn,
who acknowledged that they were the County Commissioners of Washington County, a muni-
cipal corporation, and that as such, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing in-
strument in the capacity therein stated and for the purposes therein contained.
Michael R. Flynn /s/
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I
hereunto set my hand and
official seal this first day
of July, 1965
/s / Bob A. Franks, Prothonotary
My term expires First Monday
January, 1968
Mr. Bevec stated that once borrowed, any of the money not immediately
required for land purchase will be invested in short-term notes.
tion, be adopted:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following Resolu-
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has offered to sell to the County of
Washington part of Nike Site PI-52, situate in Union Township, Washington County, Penn-
sylvania, which part consists of approximately 19.92 acres of land, with improvements
thereon, together with an access road and utility easements over approximately 1.8 acres
of land; and
WHEREAS, the area: has erected and constructed on it buildings and other
facilities including sewage disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, the County is in dire need of substantial storage area, which
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
the said Nike Site could supply; and
WHEREAS, the site would also accommodate the implementation of the
Anti -Poverty Program of the Federal Government so far as the part of the County of
Washington is concerned; and
WHEREAS, the price and terms offered by the Federal Government are
very reasonable in view of the value of the land and the improvements thereon; and
WHEREAS, it is considered to be in the best interest of the County of
Washington to acquire the said land with improvements thereon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Washington County Board
of Commissioners, as follows:
1. That the Washington County Board of Commissioners will offer to the
United States Government through the General Services Administration the sum of $18, 000. CO
for the property and improvements, being part of Nike Site PI-52 and which part is more
particularly described on the Exhibit which is attached_ hereto on the following terms and
conditions:
(a) Of the $18, 000. 00, $1800. 00 shall be deposited
promptly as an earnest -money deposit; $1800.00
to be paid on closing; and the balance of $14,400.00
to be paid in 40 equal quarter -annual installments,
with the privilege of paying the unpaid balance at
any installment period, with interest at four and one-
fourth per cent per annum on the unpaid balance;
the first installment to be due three months after
closing.
(b) Concurrently with the conveyance the County of Wash-
ington shall execute and deliver to the General Ser-
vices Administration a promissory note embodying
the amount, terms and installments set out above and
a real property mortgage to secure the said obligation,
which mortgage shall be prepared by and contain pro-
visions satisfactory to the United States Government.
2. The Chief Clerk of the County of Washington is designated as the
individual to represent the County in the transaction but the Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute and acknowledge in the name of,
and for the County of Washington, all documents and instruments required in connection
with this transaction.
3. The Grantee shall be the County of Washington.
4. Final closing and execution of the instruments listed above shall be
subject to Court approval as required by statute.
Adopted this 1st day of July, 1965.
ATTEST: Michael R. Flynn, Chairman / s /
John P. Bevec /s/
Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ John Mazza /s/
Chief Clerk
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS