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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 81
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Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., August 29, 1985
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with
the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso.'
Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Coroner Jackson; Katr,y
Reda, Register of Wills; Barbara Davis; Administrative Assistant; Judi Lomago,
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Executive Secretary; Earl Bugaile, Public Relations; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II;
Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard; Scott Langenfeld,
WKEG; Grace Hopwood and Sherri Lavine, K-Country Radio Station; Paul Amic and
James Matrogran, Canonsburg Borough Councilmen; and Attorney George Retos.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any
corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 80, each member having received'
a copy.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No.
"as written.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
ASpecial Order of Business:
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Chairman Mascara read the following Proclamation:
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WHEREAS, Washington County's current economic conditions
have created widespread unemployment; and
WHEREAS, families affected by the loss of jobs and finan-
cial income have been unable to purchase necessary food to
sustain an acceptable standard of living; and
WHEREAS, K-Country Radio Station and Earl Thomas Conley
have joined forces to fight hunger and poverty among Washington
County's unemployed and economically disadvantaged, to stim-
ulate community spirit and to demonstrate what can be done
when we pull together; and for this purpose have organized the
"HELP FESTIVAL" for the purpose of feeding the hungry families
of Washington County; and
WHEREAS, the "'HELP FESTIVAL" which will take place on
Saturday, August 31st, is a celebration of good will and good
spirit throughout the County of Washington.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Washington
County Commissioners proclaims the week of August 26th through
September 1, 1985, as "HELP FESTIVAL WEEK" in Washington County;
and supports the tremendous efforts of K-Country and Earl Thomas
Conley to feed the unemployed and hungry citizens of the county.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing Pro-'ii
clamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Chairman Mascara then presented the Proclamation to Grace Hopwood Bishop,
;who made some comments relative to the festival.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
George Retos, Jr., Solicitor of the Industrial Development Agency, pre -
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rpublic comments the following IDA Projects:
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1. Frank J. Palmero, Jr. - for the acquisition of a building and
equipment and renovation of a building
to be located at 9 E. Beau Street,
Washington, Pa., in an amount not to
exceed $180,000.00.
2. Manuel M. Pihakis - for the acquisition of land and equip-
ment and the construction of building
for a commercial and wholesale laundry
facility to be located in Canonsburg,
Washington County, Pa., in an amount
not to exceed $250,000.00.
3. William Polachek - for the acquisition of land and buildi>g
and construction and renovation of a
building for a nursing home facility
to be located at Kenric Manor, Boroughi
of Donora, Washington County, Pa., in
an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
4, Abraham Rizk - for the acquisition of land and building
and the renovation of the building fors
commercial andMarufacturing purposes
of computer hardware and software techr
nology in Peters Township, Washington
County, Pa., in an amount not to ex-
ceed $500,000.00.
Attorney Retos gave a verbal itemization of each of the foregoing projects'.
'There were no comments from the public.
,Old Business:
Solicitor Bassi recommended to the Board that the bids for the 15-Passenger
rVan continue to be tabled for further review.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the 15-
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Passenger Van continue to be tabled as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. C
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Travelers - $8,308.00 - Fire loss at the Jail,
€ replacement of fan
2. Commonwealth of Pa. - $24,440.83 - Day Care Program -
Month of June, 1985
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New Business:
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Reynolds Construction Company of Burgettstown, Pa., in the amount of
$1,825.00 for the installation of a water trough and road grading in Hanover Town-
ship relative to the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, Site 486.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the proposal fro
Reynolds Construction Company as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 1
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Graciano Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pa., in the amount of $550.00
for the removal, exploration and inspection of the front Courthouse steps.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the proposal from,
Graciano Corporation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
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Right -of -Way Agreement with The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania relative
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to cable relocation associated with the Washington County Airport Expansion Pro-
' ject.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Right -of -Way
Agreement with The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the re -sur-
facing of a County -owned bridge which spans Canonsburg Lake (McDowell Bridge).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief Clerk,
to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
request to authorize a Change Order to the existing contract with DeLattre Corpora_
ation for the repair of the air handling unit at the Jail. The Change Order is
,for additional work required for the installation of a new fan shaft, and will
increase the contract by $2,305.05.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing a Change Order
,to the contract with DeLattre Corporation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
} Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
request to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a Revenue
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Replacement Grant under the Section 203 Transportation Program in the amount of
?$159,972.00 for the period of September 4 - December 31, 1985.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, agreeing for the County of
,Washington, acting on behalf of the Washington County Transportation Program, to
apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a Revenue Replacement i
Grant, under Section 203, Act 101, which is shared -ride, demand responsive,
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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
reduced -fare program for senior citizens in Washington County also opened to the ;
general public at full fare. Said grant is for the period September 4 thru Decem+
"ber 31, 1985 and is in the amount of $159,972.00.
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I Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an!
tAgreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., relative;
:to the Aging Services Program for FY1985-86. The contract is in the total amount=
'of $924,653 with the AAA's cost being $578,221 and the County's cost being $346,42.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement wit1D
:Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc,, as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
;,Provider Agreements with the following agencies relative to the Washington -Greene
D/A Program for FY85-86:
Butler "A" Center, Inc.
Brighton Woods Treatment Center
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Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Serenity Farms, Inc.
Citizen's Addiction, Rehabilitation & Education, Inc. (CARE, Inc.) ,
Diversified Human Services, Inc.
Washington -Greene Prevention Corporation
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Try Again Homes, Inc.
ARC Manor
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing Pro+
>vider Agreements and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the)Board for their consideration and approval th*
following travel request:
1. Request for JoanneDaniels, Deputy Clerk of Courts, who F
traveled to Lycoming County on August 11-12, 1985, to
review the computer program of Lycoming County's Clerk
of Courts Office.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
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atravel request and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses incident
:thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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NOTE: This motion is deemed necessary because of the position taken by the County`
Controller and is pending resolution of the Court case involving travel re-
quests. J
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
proposal from Gross & Weiss of Pittsburgh, Pa., to undertake a study and provide
solutions to the situation concerning "off -base users" at the Washington County
Airport. The study would be conducted at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, accepting the proposal from
Gross & Weiss as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Announcements:
Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will be closed on Monday,
September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,
the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the Tax Assessment Office
be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or
overpayment of
real estate or personal property
tax:
1.
Frances Vuono
(1985 County Tax)
625 Marne Avenue, Apt. 1
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward
District No: 430 - Section
No:
012-00-01 - Parcel No: 0003-00
Total amount: $40.68
S. S. No. 193-10-9193
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Stella I. Neel
(1981 thru 1984 County Taxes)
600 2 Maple Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi
District No: 160 - Section
No:
031-00-04 - Parcel No: 0039-00
Total amount: $27.74
S. S. No. 192-01-1099
3.
Doris H. Gency
(1985 County Tax)
R.D. # 1, Box 385
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Carroll
District No: 130 - Section
No:
012-02-06 - Parcel No: 0006-00
Total amount: $20,02
S. S. No. 176-24-5575
4.
Rose Quackenbush
(1985 County Tax)
25 Johnson Road
Houston, PA 15342
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section
No:
011 - Parcel No: 0014-08H
Total amount: $6.84
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Gerald W. Smith
(1985 County Tax)
R.D. #1, Box 68A
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: Deemston
District No: 220 - Section
No:
007 - Parcel No: 0028-00
Total amount: $41.40
S. S. No. 197-42-7747
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, FENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
6. Bruce A. Dosse (1985 County Tax)
j %Ryan Financial Services
111 Ryan Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
District: Nottingham
District No: 530 - Section No: 005 - Parcel No: 0006-02 E
Total amount: $11.54
S. S. No. 192-48-3330
7, Harold T. Jenkins (1985 County Tax)
709 Lincoln Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
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District: Charleroi �
District No: 160 - Section No: 013-00-02 - Parcel No: 0016-00
Total amount: $13.69
4 S, S. No. 168-40-5721 j
8< Pittsburgh Dial Company, Inc. (1985 County Tax)
2020 North Main Street
Washington, PA 15301 !
District: South Strabane
District No: 600 - Section No: 004 - Parcel No: 0062-02
Total amount: $1,339.03
Tax T.D. 25-1236120
9. Charleroi Federal Savings & Loan Assn (1985 County Tax)
First St. & McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi
District No: 160 - Section No: 029-00-02 - Parcel No: 0018-00
Total amount: $22.24
Tax I.D. 25-0400413
10. Thelma Hopwood (1985 County Tax)
Box 7931
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
District: Independence
District No: 370 - Section No: 011 - Parcel No: 0010-00
Total amount: $32.19
S. S. No. 187-20-0253
11. Robert T. Cooper (1985 County Tax)
%First South Savings Association
1712 E. Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
District No: 110 - Section No: 010 - Parcel No: 0010-00
Total amount: $54.14
S. S. No. 211-40-0610
12. Bobby L. Paluso (1985 County Tax)
R.D. #1, Box 565S
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield
District No: 320 - Section No: 005 - Parcel No: 0022-04
t Total amount: $28.70 �
S. S. No. 194-42-2043
13. Cleo King (1985 County Tax)
R.D. #3, Box 236
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: North Strabane - 2 parcels 0011-02
District No: 520 - Section No: 003 & 004 - Parcel Nos: 0012--09 `
Total amount: $27.88
S. S. No. 203-12-1928
14. Welby G. & Theresa H. Courtney
154 Canterbury Lane
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters
District No: 540 - Section No:
Total amount: $98.38
S. S. No. 481-34-8045
15. James Jr. & Laverne Jennings
5028 Parkvue Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
District: Hanover
District No: 340 - Section No:
Total amount: $4.31
(1981 thru 1984 County T xes)
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010-03-05 - Parcel No: 0014-00 ;
(1985 County Tax)
015 - Parcel No: 0006-00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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16. Rachel Varner (1983 County Tax)"'
R.D. # 1, Box 95
Marianna, PA 15345
District: Nottingham
District No: 530 - Section No: 009 - Parcel No: 0007-00
Total amount: $36.54
S. S. No. 480-26-1574
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso -Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval;
the following Tax Claim Bureau Resolutions: 5
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 51, for
property situate in the City of Washington, 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsyl-
Vania, sold on September 10, 1984 and being described as 2 Sty Fr Hse, Lot 14,
DB 1893-281, situate in Washington 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania and
formerly assessed in the name of Kenneth & Ruth Anthony, Et Al be approved and that
the sum of $5,000.78 be accepted from LANDMARK SAVINGS ASSOCIATION; the Tax Claim
Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Washington School
District - 8-26-85 and the City of Washington - 8-26-85,
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 52, for
property situate in the City of Washington, 7th Ward, Washington County, Pennsyl-
vania, sold on September 12, 1983 and being described as a 1 Sty Fr Hse, Lot 137,
DB 1491-21, City-586 Maryland, Washington 7th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania
and formerly assessed in the name of Elmer J. & Mona Haught be approved and that
the sum of $600.00 be accepted from DAVID F. SR. & GLADYS M. ENGLE; the Tax Claim
Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Washington School,
District - 8-26-85 and the City of Washington - 6-19-85.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 53, for`
,property situate in the City of Washington, 7th Ward, Washington County, Pennsyl-,
vania, sold on September 12, 1983 and being described as Pt. Lot 136-DB 1627-302,°
,City-588 Maryland, Washington 7th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania and forme-
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ly assessed in the name of Elmer & Mona Haught be approved and that the sum of t
,$300.00 be accepted from DAVID F. SR, & GLADYS M. ENGLE; the Tax Claim Bureau re-
ceiving the consent of the taxing districts involved: Washington School District°-
8-26-85 and the City of Washington - 6-19-85.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that RESOLUTION NO. 54, for?
'property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
`September 12, 1983 and being described as Lot 18, Comm. Bldg,, DB 1771-71, situate
in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the
=name of Robert A. Ellis be approved and that the sum of $2,939.50 be accepted froth.
ROBERT A. ELLIS; the Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of the taxing districts
involved: Ringgold School District - 8-26-85 and Donora Borough - 8-12-85, (THIS
IS A REPURCHASE)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
_-"-Moved by Mr. 'Palus_o,_ seconded, by-- Mr. "Petrosky,- that RESOLUTION�NO. �55, for
property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
°September 12, 1983 and being described as Lot 19, Comm. Bldg., DB 1771-75, situate
:in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the
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`name of Robert A. Ellis be approved and that the sum of $4,711.72 be accepted from
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ROBERT A. ELLIS; the Tax Claim Bureaue receiving the consent of the taxing districts
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involved: Ringgold School District - 8-26-85 and Donora Borough - 8-12-85. (THIO
;IS A REPURCHASE)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting ad-:
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,journed at approximately 10:15 a.m. :
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