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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 140 - 6-9-1966 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 643 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 I NO. 140 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 9, 1966 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being Chief Clerk Kittridge, Mr. Basich of the Washington County Planning Commission, Mr. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, Mr. Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority and Reporter Robertson. Meeting was called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissibns to Minute No. 139, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No, 139 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Appointments: Moved by _Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following persons be appointed at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, as indicated. Name Classification William A. Maryland (replacing Robert L. Hunter) Attendant I, 3-E Grover Nemore (replacing Harvey T. Lewis) Attendant I, 3-E Roll call vote taken: Effective Date Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. June 8, 1966 June 1, 1966 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that -the following temporary student employees be appointed as follows: Commissioners Election Department Home for Aged Women Janis Swesky June 6, 1966 Sherry Miller June 6, 1966 Vanna Huzela June 6, 1966 Paulette Subrick June 6, 1966 644 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Miscellaneous Administration Prothonotary Registration Tax Assessment Tax Claim Bureau Barbara Gallick June 2, 1966 Judith Mitchell June 6, 1966 Linda Varney June 6, 1966 Linda Frederick June 6, 1966 Joyce Francis Helene S. Oberst Barbara Robinson Arnold Cushner Karen Badzik Susan F. Bedner Patricia Carter Celesta Petrus Samuel Zehel Cassandra Haiden Carolyn Stutt s Janice Ciletti Valeria Garbinski Judy Mazzie Bonnie Palumbo Linda Clutter Michelle Hervol Thomas Funka May 31, 1966 May 31, 1966 May 31, 1966 May 31, 1966 June 6, 1966 June 6, 1966 June 6, 1966 June 6, 1966 May 25 and May 26, 1966 (two days) May 31, May 31, June 6, June 6, June 6, June 6, June 7, June 7, June 8, 1966 1966 1966 1966 1966 1966 1966 1966 1966 Veterans Bureau Josephine Marcischak June 6, 1966 Election Department Jerome Simala June 7, 1966 Charles Kiehl June 7, 1966 Joseph Aglio June 7, 1966 Bill Williams June 7, 1966 Joseph Luketich June 7, 1966 Frank Koval June 6, 1966 Bridge Department Charles Bakaitis May 31, 1966 I Dennis Hupchick May 31, 1966 I Pete Spotti June 1, 1966 Robert Hughes June 2, 1966 Thomas Gustovich June 6, 1966 Barry McElroy June 6, 1966 1 Paul Battagline June 6, 1966 Don Heckathorne June 6, 1966 David Adamusko June 61 1966 i Anthony Duvorsak June 6, 1966 (one day) ! Barry Kotar June 6, 1966 Val Ferretti June 6, 1966 Dennis Bozic June 6, 1966 Paul Frantz June 6, 1966 Steve Bardos June 6, 1966 Edward Fonner June 6, 1966 Frank Koval June 3, 1966 (one Day) Bill Williams June 6, 1966 (one day) Joseph Luketich June 6, 1966 (one day) Roll call vote taken: i Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. MINUTE BOOK 645 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS L Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association entered the meeting. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Albert Cava, be appointed as a- Night Watchman at the Courthouse; this actionto be effective June 8, 1966. (replacement). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Louis I. Quail, be appointed as a Consultant in the Election Department on a temporary basis. This action to be effective June 6, 1966. (a vacancy exists in the Election Office). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cromwell presented a resolution concerning the preparation for the administration, operation and policing and development of the recreation site on Ten Mile Creek to the Board for approval. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resolution creating! a Department of Parks and Recreation to undertake the operation, policing, and mainten- ance of a recreation site on Ten Mile Creek, be adopted. Remarks: Mr. John F. Cromwell will be the acting Director of this department until a full time director is obtained. Michael Baich will be the administrative assistant. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The above resolution was read in full and the complete text thereof is filed (or recorded) in resolution File Folder Number One, in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following temporarl student employees be appointed as park attendants at the Ten Mile Creek Recreation Site in East Bethlehem Township this action to be effective June 10, 1966 upon the recommendation of the Acting Director, John F. Cromwell. Donald Hardy Holbert (Bucky) White Roll call vote taken: Motion was made Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 646 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chief Clerk - Correspondence I Letter under date of June 2, 1966 from Harry R. Sutherland, Jr..) Executive Director of the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promation Agency, requested! i their third quarter allocation in the amount of $3, 744. 00 against the annual appropriation for the year 1966. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of l $3, 744. 00 as appropriated, be approved for payment to the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence from the Department of Public Welfare informed j the Board the Juvenile Probation Office grant had been approved; in compliance with the State requirements the salary of two (2) employees in said office will be increased and retroactive to January 1, 1966: Letter under date of May 28, 1966, from Robert M. Rauner, Assistant Administrator for Program Evaluation, U. S. Department of Commerce, ! Economic Development Administration, Washington, D. C. , 20230, notified the Board our ea no longer qualifies under the statutory criteria for designation as a redevelopment area j (the results of the annual review conducted as required under the provisions of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, Section 402). Designation will be terminated thirty (30) days from the date of said letter; said action will not affect the basic eligibility of any project applications which are received prior to the termination date. In the discussion that followed, note was made that eligibility is determined by the! employment rate in the area; Smith Township had received benefits from the program i while in effect. Letter under date of June 6, 1966, from J. G. Kassab, Partner (Noble i J. Dick and J. G. Kassab) concerning the increased valuation of property i in North Franklii i Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, was presented by the Chief Clerk. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the letter from J. G. Kassab, be tabled; letter will be forwarded to the Chief Assessor, Mr. E. M. Lheure4i. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes. I Motion carried unanimously. Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting. f I Letter under date of June 1, 1966, from Mrs. Katherine E. Linder, Director of the Child Welfare Services, requested the sum of $117.00 from the Special MINUTE BOOK 647' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 L' Fund, Account Number 320-3 for graduation and camp expenses payable to several foster mothers. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $117.00 from the Special Fund, Account Number 320-3 be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of a letter under date of June 2, 1966 from Mrs. Katherine E. Linder, Director of the Child Welfare Services, informed Miss Leslye Mucey, 720 Sara Drive, Washington, Pennsylvania, of formal acceptance as a Caseworker Aide to be placed', at the Child Welfare Services; salary will be paid directly by the Office for Children and Youth. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Leslye Mucey, be appointed as a Caseworker Aide, to be placed at the Child Welfare Services; this action to be effective from June 20, 1966 through August 26, 1966. New Business: Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Interim payment check in the amount of $52, 039. 75; 2510 of the approved advance for the proposed new County Home and Hospital was received unc separate cover from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (see Minute No. 138 dated May 26, 1966). County Aid Application from the Borough of Finleyville was presented to the Board and accepted, being as the application was made at the proper time but only one form was submitted; therefore, it had to be returned and the required number of forms requested. Mr. Umstead of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, presented two resolutions to the Board for approval; concerning the Borough of Donora and Charleroi Central City Urban Renewal Area. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Washington Approving the Undertaking of Surveys and Plans for the Southgate Urban Renewal Area in the Borough of Donora and the Filing of an Application, be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The above resolution was read in full and the complete text thereof is 648 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS filed (or recorded) in Resolution File Folder Number One, in the Office of the Chief Clerk Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, the Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington Approving the Undertaking of Additional Surve and Plans for the Charleroi, Central City Urban Renewal Area and the Filing of an Appli- cation, be adopted. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The avove resolution was read in full and the complete text thereof is filed (or recorded) in Resolution File Folder Number One, in the Office of the Chief Clerk. Mr. Cromwell left the meeting. 3 Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: i June 16, 1966 ATTEST: U"- II CHIEF CLERK I NO. 141 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 16, 1966 I i Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being: Chief Clerk Kittrid,ge, Tax Claim Bureau Solicitor Finder, Mr. Basich of the Washington j County Planning Commission and Reporter Robertson. Meeting was called to order by Chairman and roll call taken: Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 140, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 140 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: None Resignation: Notification was received from Mrs. Katherine E. Linder, I Director of the Child Welfare Service, that informed the Board that Miss Grace McDowell, i recently appointed as a Caseworker I with said Services, would be unable to accept the i appointment.