HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 143 - 6-30-1966 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 660
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cromwell, Director of the Washington County Planning Commission,
reported everything is going well at the Ten Mile Creek Recreation Site.
Mr. Mazza made inquiry as to the progress of the flood control work.
Chief Clerk stated a rough estimate had been received from Mr. Irvin l
T. Miller concerning the stream clearance maintenance that needs further discussion; it
had been tentatively agreed to do the various areas by piecework and get the very bad are s
first. Canton Township to be considered first on the list.
Mr. Bevec reported preliminary work has started on the flood control
program indicated by the core borings that are now taking place around the bridge abutments
involved in the program in the Canonsburg area.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
June 30, 1966
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NO. 143
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., June 30, 1966
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being:
County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Controller Elish 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. 142, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 142
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 John Kosarik, be
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appointed as a Laborer with the Washington County Bridge Department; this action to be
effective June 27, 1966.
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Remarks: The above appointment is a replacement.
Roll call vote taken:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk - Correspondence:
Letter under date of June 28, 1966 from County Surveyor John Yuhas,
reported the hazardous condition of the runway at the Washington County Airport. In
making periodoc checks of the portion of the runway, the conditions is becoming more
serious since dampness has been found under the checked portion; the hazardous condition
must be corrected because it will cause an accident upon landing of any plane.
In the discussion that followed, Mr. Mazza suggested that Mr. Yuhas check
with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways as to the corrective measures taken by
the Highway Department when a road sinks.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the hazardous condition
of the runway at the Washington County Airport be corrected immediately because this is
an emergency that might cause damage to persons or property and we cannot wait to
advertise for bids and there is no way to determine what the cost will be until work is
begun on the existing condition at the Washington County Airport.
Solicitor: Because this is an emergency and a very dangerous hazard, this will have
to be done under the emergency power of the Board of Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of June 29, 1966, from the Aluminum Plumbing Fixture
Corporation (Busch Company, 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) enclosed
specification sheets of cast aluminum water closet and lavatory combinations - price per
model - $307.00. Necessary equipment to be installed at the Washington County Jail
for the two year eligibility classification under the planned modernization and improvement
program as recommended by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Justice,
Bureau of Corrections. Note was made that the above mentioned company was the only
company that makes fixtures of this type.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the purchase of nine
cast aluminum water closet and lavatory combinations at $307.00 per combination, be
authorized for use at the Washington County Jail being as this is a patented article
combination and cannot be obtained at any other place. Therefore, we are permitted to
proceed without advertisement for bids. County Solicitor has checked and this is the only
company that makes this type of equipment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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662
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a refund from the Liquid Fuels Tax Fun
from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $156, 731. 53 which was received
by the County Treasurer on June 28, 1966.
Check in the amount of $3, 900. 00 was received from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, Department of Highways, for damages incurred by the condemnation of
right-of-way for the improvement of Route 1016, section 1, to the Washington County
Institution District, located between Stations 41+55, left, in Washington Cpunty. This
check will be earmarked for the Industrial Development Revolving Fund, since the property
taken is in the industrial area.
Letter under date of June 22, 1966y from Max Rosen, Secretary of Public
Welfare, announced a change in the billing procedure and charges for care of children
at the Commonwealth's Youth Development Centers and Forestry Camps. As of July 1, 19 6
all billing will be handled directly by the Department of Revenue. Charges for different
centers and camps will be consolidated into one bill for each county. Payment will be
to the Department of Revenue, and not to institutions. Charge for care at a youth develop
ment center will be $7.25 per day; at a youth forestry camp, $5.00 per day.
Letter under date of June 25, 1966, to Mr. John F. Cromwell, Director
of the Washington County Planning Commission, from Daniel Nurnberger, Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors of Union Township, was read by the Chief Clerk. Said letter
acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Cromwell addressed to the municipal authorities
in the Monongahela Valley and concerning the action on the Monongahela Valley Expressway
and the Donora Bridge situation and stated the Supervisors of Union Township did not
participate in this matter for the purpose of designating a choice of bridge site, but only to
add their weight to the movement to induce the Highway Department to get moving on some
action; the Supervisors believe Mr. Cromwell and the County Commissioners are doing a g
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job and exerting their best efforts in this field and they are in support, not opposition.
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In the event that any officials are threatening reprisals or are taking a political view of
the action of the County Commissioners or the Agency in this matter, they specifically
wish to dis-associate themselves from such activity.
Chief Clerk presented memorandum from John F. Cromwell, Acting
Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, subject being rules and regulations
for Ten Mile Creek Recreation Area.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr, Mazza, that the following Ten Mile
Creek
Park (County Park) Rules and Regulations, be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington County Board of Commissioners adop
and have enforced the following rules and regulations governing the County -operated Ten
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Park and Boat Launching Area in East Bethlehem Township, which shall be known as the
Ten Mile Creek County Park and hereinunder referred to as "Park".
1. No person shall be permitted to swim off of the park or wade in the
launching area ramp except for the purpose of launching or removal of boats.
2. No person may remain, stay or loiter in the park betweem the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
3. Betting, gambling in any form or maintaining any gambling equipment
is prohibited.
4. No person shall cut, injure, deface, remove or disturb any tree, shrub,
building, fence, bench or other structureapparatus or property; or pick, cut or remove
any shrub, bush or flower; or mark or write upon any building, fence, bench, or other
structure.
5. No person shall make or kindle an open fire except in picnic stives
provided for that purpose or in similar type equipment.
6. Parking of any vehicle or trailer shall be permitted in designated
parking areas only.
7. No abusive, profane or indecent language or any conduct that may annoy
or be hazardous to persons or property, shall be allowed.
8. No person shall be permitted to wash any type of vehicle in the park.
9. The use of bow and arrows in the park area is prohibited.
10. All trash and refuse shall be disposed of in the containers provided.
11. Persons parking vehicles or trailers on the premises shall do so at their
own risk and the county shall not be liable for any damages to said vehicles or trailers.
12. The of firearms in the park is hereby prohibited and except
presence
when carried by authorized government personnel.
13. Glass containers or bottles shall be prohibited in the parking, launching
and ramp areas.
14. The launching ramp shall be used exclusively for the purpose of
launching and removal of boats into and from the Ten Mile Creek and any activities
incidental to said launching and removal.
The operation and control of the park shall be under the jurisdiction of the
Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation. The employees of said departmen
and the police department of East Bethlehem Township are hereny authorized to enforce
these rules amd regulations.
Ant persons refusing to comply with these rules and regulations shall be
evicted from the and from future use of the facilities.
park prohibited park
ADOPTED this 30th day of June, 1966, by the Board of Commissioners,
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
County of Washington, Pennsylvania.
(SEAL) Michael R. Flynn / s / Chairman
John P. Bevec /s/
F. William Kittridge / s / John Mazza / s /
Chief Clerk
Solicitor: These are temporary rules until full title is acquired; then it may
be necessary to prepare an Ordinance with penalty.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk prsented a tax refund to the Board for approval; said
tax refund having been approved by the County Treasurer, Tax Assessment Office and the
County Solicitor.
Premo, Victor and Margaret of Chartiers Township re: 1965
assessment. Tax in the amount of $68.10 Net was paid on
July 29, 1965 and tax was reduced by Tax Adjustment 2609 to I
read $62.78 Net, making a refund due in the amount of $5.32.
Assessed valuation was reduced from $5120. to $4720. making
a refund due in the amount of $5.32 to Victor and Margaret
Premo, 608 Longview Drive, Houston, Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting.
New Business: Commissioners Bevec and Mazza, having investigated, the possibility of
securing a cottage at the Youth Development Center to house juveniles, reported that they
could not fund any thing suitable. The Board of Commissioners has investigated several
other places and due to zoning and buildings not meeting the necessary requirements, they
have been unable to secure a building for use as a temporay Juvenile Detention Home, at
this time.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
July 7, 1966
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NO. 144
HIEF CLERK
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 7, 1966
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the follow
members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being:
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County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Mr. John F. Cromwell, Director of the