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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Frank f. -Mascara,
Minute No. 1
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PAI.USO. COMMISSIONERS
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., January 7, 1980
Frank R. Mascara, David L. Gilmore and Edward M. Paluso, elected
County Commissioners of Washington County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at
the Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 4, 1979, met in the Meeting
Room of the County Commissioners Office, in the City of Washington, Pennsylvania
at approximately 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 7, 1980, being the first Monday
of January following the said election, and in compliance with the provisions
of the County Code, Article 5, Sections 502-503-504, for the purpose of
organizing the Board of County Commissioners in order that each Commissioner
could assume the responsibilities of their respective office, their required
bonds having been approved and filed with the County Controller and the oaths
of office of the said County Commissioners subscribed to before the Court of
Common Pleas at 10:00 a.m. of the said Monday, January 7, 1980, and filed with
the Prothonotary as required by the Act of Assembly. Also present being:
Christine Dallatore and Barbara Davis of the Commissioners' Office; Margaret
Pennline, Personel Director, Kathleen Reda, Register of Wills; Richard DiSalle;
William C. Porter; George Retos; Bob Sabot, WKEG; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Bob
Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Becky Andrews; Daily Herald.
Meeting called to order by Temporary Chairman Edward M. Paluso
who declared nominations open for the position of Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, nominating Frank R.
Mascara as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the next four
years.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman recommended that Commissioner David L. Gilmore be elected
as Secretary and Vice -Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Mascara, electing David L.
Gilmore as Secretary and Vice -Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman recommended that Christine Dallatore be appointed as
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Chief Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to P.S. 16 Section 527-
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R.-Mascara, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing Christine
Dallatore as Chief Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners as per above
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Chairman then administered the oath of office to Mrs. Dallatore.)
Chairman recommended that until further notice the regular meeting
of the Washington County Board of Commissioners be held at 10:00 a.m. on each
Thursday, holidays excepted.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the regular
meetings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners be held at 10:00 a.m.
on each Thursday as per above, and to be advertised as according to law.
Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman recommended that Richard DiSalle be appointed as County
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, appointing Richard
DiSalle as County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman announced that William P. Porter and George Retos, Attorneys,
will serve as part of the County's legal department.
(Chief Clerk then administered the oath of office to Mr. DiSalle.)
Board of Assessment Appeals:
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, retaining James A.
Sutherland as Chairman of the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing Frank
Lignelli and Thomas Cox as members of the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Frank R. = Mascara,. _ DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Chairman recommended that the following banking institutions and
trust companies be designated depositories for all county funds:
1. First National Bank & Trust Company
2. Pittsburgh National Bank
3. Mellon Bank, N.A.
4. Union National Bank
5. Keystone Bank & Trust Company
6. Gallatin National Bank
7. Equibank
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, designating the
above -named banks and trust companies as depositories for all county funds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman recommended that McMahon and Kenneth be appointed as
Insurance Broker of Record on a temporary basis.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing McMahon and
Kenneth as Insurance Broker of Record on a temporary basis.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
January 7 , 1980
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