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BOARD OF_COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 117
Office of County Commissioners
Washingtop, Pa., April 27, 1978
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Gilmore, Paluso and Morgan.
Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Diamond; Mrs. Miller, League
of Women Voters; Walter R. Mack, U.S. Treasury Department; Philip E. Morrissey,
WKEG; Jay Mitchell, WJPA; Bob Robertson, Observer -Reporter; Rich Skyzinski,
Daily Notes; Barbara Raffaele, Daily Notes; Dave Lester, Telegraph.
Vice -Chairman noted for the record that two Commissioners, the Chief
Clerk and County Solicitor were in attendance. Absent being: Mr. Morgan.
Via& -Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or
omissions to Minute No. 116, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 116,
be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Regarding the bids received for furnishing and delivering of three (3)
1978 Model Full Size 4-Door Sedans, Mr. Diamond informed the Board that the
lowest bidder was Davies and Tregembo Ford, Inc. and reommmended the bid be
awarded to this bidder.
ReMarks :
Mr. Paluso recommended that the bid be accepted with the proviso that the Chief
Clerk will contact the bidder to make sure the specifications are suet as
advertised.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract
for furnishing and delivering of three (3) 1978 Model Full Size 4-Door Sedans
to DAVIES & TREGEMBO FORD, INC., 728 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, Pa., for the
amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received
in accordance with specifications, and subject to the foregoing proviso.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks;
1. P.N.B. - ck. #1213455 dated 4-26-78 - C.D. #1928
30 days @ 6.40% - Grants & Gifts Acct.
Principle $20,000.00
Interest 106.67
TOTAL 20,106.67
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2. Commonwealth of Pa. - ck. #41-446123 dated 4-19-78
D.R.O. Special Acct. - $16,807.00
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Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
(Mr. Morgan entered the meeting.)
1. R. L. Ceisler - $1,677.50
2. R. L. Ceisler - $1,683.00
3. McMahon & Kenneth - $1,262.00
4. McMahon & Kenneth - $31,468*00
5. Felice Associates - $1,360.80
6. MH/MR - $230.12
7. USDA Soil Conservation Service - $889.13
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
bills for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an Agreement between Washington County Child
Welfare Services and Southwestern Pennsylvania Youth Alternatives, Inc., which
provides for the purchase by Child Welfare Services of counseling of the "free
service" period, in September, 1978. Mr. Paluso noted that this was 75%
reimbursable.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Earl Bugaile of the Washington County Planning Commission was on
hand at today's meeting and stated that he had been asked to head the County
employees U.S. Savings program for 1978, and requested that the Board declare
the month of May as U.S. Savings Bond Month in Washington County and the week
of May 14, 1978, as "Payroll Savings Plan Week" for Washington County employees.
Mr. Walter R. Mack, representing the U.S. Treasury Department, presented the
Board with a replica of a $50 U.S. Savings Bond for display in the Courthouse
during the campasgn.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, proclaiming the month of
May as "U.S. Savings Bond Month" in Washington County and the week of May 14,
1978, as "Payrroll Savings Plan Week" for Washington County employees.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter announcing the Annual
Conference of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Directors of Veterans
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MALCOL94 L, MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Affairs to be held on June 20 through 23, 1978, at the Hott Inn, Harrisburg.
Said letter invited the Director of VeteransAAffairs to attend.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the attend
of Mr. Elmer Obitko to attend the foregoing Annual Conference.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that James Henry, Casework Supervisor II,
for Child Welfare Services, will be receiving a salary increase effective
April 10, 1978, from $15,296 to $16,020 annually.based on his Performance
Evaluation Report.
Mr. Gilmore announced that the Society for the Preservation and Encour
ment of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc., is celebrating its 40th
Anniversary, and he recommended that the Board proclaim the month of May as
Barbershop Month in Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, proclaiming the month of
May as Barbershop Month in Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor:
Mr. Diamond presented the following list of properties for Private Sale;
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County Solicit
be authorized to petition the Court of Common Pleas for its approval to sell at
Private Sale the following described properties to the following named persons,
for the sum or price set opp"ite the same, plus the costs in each case.
ITEM ORIGINAL BIDDER
1. Roy, David J.
Box 178
Elco, Pa. 15435
2. Roy, David J.
Box 1`Z8
Elco, Pa. 15435
3. Calladine, Loetta
R.D. #1, Box 139 A
Coal Center, PA 15423
4. Stitchick, Ernest & Linda
208 2nd Street
California, Pa. 15419
DISTRICT & DESC.
CALIFORNIA
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Shinko, Mary a/k/a
Shimko, Mary
2 Sty Fr Hse & Lot
DB 549-305
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Shinko, Elizabeth a/k/a
Senco Est. & Heirs
Part Lot 1
George Dixon Heirs Plan
1h Sty Fr Hse & Shed
Deed Book 392-137
PRICE
$100.00
100.00
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Smith, Homer E. & Ellen
1 Acre of surface
Deed Book 1247-19
CENTERVILLE
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Belli, James Est. & Heirs
Lot 45
Dawson Hgts, Plan
Deed Book 570-661 (15-33-69)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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6.
7.
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10.
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12.
13.
14.
Zeemer, James
620 LeMoyne Avenue
Washington, Pa. 15301
Zeemer, Fames
620 LeMoyne Avenue
Washington, Pa. 15301
Dobsch, Ruth J.
421 Marshall Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15214
Keefer, Ronald E.
R. D. #2
Avella, Pa. 15312
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Werner, Lezlie F.
2053-A Linden Avenue
Finleyville, Pa. 15322
Thomas, Robert W.
Box 1, R. D. #1
Scenery Hill, Pa.
CHARTIERS
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Malone, Robert R.
Estate & Heirs
a/k/a Melone
Lot
1 Sty Fr Haase
Deed Book 544-636
EAST BETHLEHEM
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Loyal Order of Moose
3 Sty Stucco Bldg. j,& shed
Lots 21 & 22
Deed Book 489--336
(26-10-7)
ELCO
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Mason, Austin Est.
c/o Mrs. Elizabeth Kent
2 Acres of Surface
adjoining B.C. Rankin
Fr Hse
Deed Book: 522-405
INDEPENDENCE
(PO) Washington County
(FO) Puschiavo, Salvatore N.
Est. Heirs
Lot 14
1 Sty Fr Hse
Avella Investment Company
Plan No. 3
Deed Book 1194-336
(37-7-130)
200.00
200.00
200.00
MONONGAHELA 1ST WARD
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Pieraccioli, Gene & Rita
Part Lot 6
Deed Book 855-57
(42-35-17)
(PC) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Pieraccioli, Gene & Rita
Part Lot 15
Deed Book 681-105
(42-35-16)
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Burgar, Susie Est. & Heirs
Part Lot 11
Deed Book 418-117
(48-17-21)
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) DiCenzo, August
1 Acre of Surface
Deed Book 753-196
(42-19-3)
(PO) Washington County 75.00
(FO) Price, Stanley V.
Lot 15
2 Sty Fr Hse
Deed Book 509-61
(42-18-2)
MONONGAHELA 2ND WARD
(PO) Washington County 95.00
(FO) Certelli, Frank & Mary Jane
Part Lots 8 & 9
Fr Hse
Deed Book 1098-586
(Desc. City)
2h Sty Fr Hse
Lot 9 Section 1
& Marian M. (PO)
(FO)
15360
NORTH BETHBEHEM
Washinghon County 75.00
Foutt, Della Estate ,& Heirs
Irregular Plot
1 Sty Fr Hse
Deed Book-;�
(49-11-23)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
16. Scrip, Charles S. Sr. &
Diane (wife)
Box 511
Roscoe, Pa. 15477
17. Pasquale, John & Virginia
R. D. #2, Box 202
Burgettstown, Pa.
18. Koches, Nicholas & Grace L.
Box 358
Richeyville, Pa. 15358
19. Winston, Clements Jr. &
Jane iwife)
Box 331
Daisytown, Pa.
Roll call vote taken:
ROSCOE
(PO) Washington County $ 75.00
(FO) Rattigan, J. J.
T,Lots 86, 87, 88 & 89
Deed Book 665-373
(56-5-65)
SMITH TOWNSHIP
(PO) Washington County 100.00
(FO) Nesbitt, Frank & Katherine
Lot 0.33
Acre of Surface
Deed Book 877-151
(57-5-127)
WEST BROWNSVILLE
(PO) Washington County 100.00
(FO) Balkan Coal Company
Lots A & B Section B
West Side Land Company P1.
Deed Book 864-264
WEST PIKE RUN
(PO) Washington County 100.00
(FO) Tyler, McArthur & Pauline
0.157 Acre of Surface
measuring 121.4 x 62.3 ft. x
Irregular
1 Sty Fr Vise
Deed Book 1264-165
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding fees to be paid to persons who work the polls during Electi
Day, the Chief Clerk read a copy of Act 124 of the 1976 Session concerning
the fees paid to constables. Said Act stated that the Constables shall recei
the same compensation as Inspectors and Clerks. The following list of f'eesr
was presented to the news media for publication.
Minimum
JUDGE OF ELECTIONS $45.00
INSPECTORS AND CLERKS $40.00
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Present
Judge
Less than Inspectors )
150 votes cast Clerks )
Judge
151 to 500 Inspectors )
votes cast Clerks )
Judge
501 to 1000 Inspectors )
votes cast Clerks )
1001 and up
votes cast
Judge
Inspectors )
Clerks )
$30.00
$25.00
$40.00
$35.00
$45.00
$40.00
$45.00
$40.00
Maximum
$60.00
$55.00
Proposed
$45.00
$40.00
$55.00
$50.00
$60.00
$55.00
$60.00
$55.00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the increase
in compensation for the Constables as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following Request for a County
Commissioners Minute to Cancel a Treasurer's Tax Sale of 1918.
It is hereby requested that the County Commissioners adopt
a minute authorizing the Tax Claim Bureau to cancel and void the
Treasurer's Tax Sale of 1918. Said Tax Sale was for unpaid lien
taxes for the years 1915 School and Road Tax, 1916 County, School,
and Road Tax, and 1917 County, School, and Road Tax, plus sale
costs.
The above Tax Sale sold and assessed in the name of Lewis
Ruffner, situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County
and described as Lots 210-211 of the Gayman Plan.
As per copy of the attached Title Search, Lewis Ruffner
did not have record title to the above property, therefore the
tax liens are based on improper and duplicate assessments.
The rightful wwner for said years on`Lots 210-211 being
the same lots conveyed by S. M. Byers, et ux to Tony Barsic by
deed dated November 2, 1916 and recorded in Deed Book 454 Page
622.
June 26, 1950 to date the owners are Michael H. Barshick
and Mary G. Barshick, his wife, of Marianna, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Deed Book 773 Page 49. Taxes paid by the Barshicks'
from 1916 thru 1978.
Therefore, the Tax Sale should be void and cancelled. The
Tax Claim Bureau, the Assessment Office and the Office of the
Prothonotary are hereby directed to mark their records accordingly.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the cancella-
tion of the foregoing Taeaeaaer'S Tax Sale of 1918.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that the 5th Annual Pennsylvania
Conference -on Aging will be held at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh on
May 22 and 26, 1978, and requested that Mr. Anthony Luppino, Director of
Adult Welfare Service, be authorized to attend.
Chief Clerk also informed the Board that the Presidentially -appointed
National Health Resources Advisory Committee (NHRAC) will meet May 25-26, 1978,
in Houston, Texas, and requested thht Mr. Donald Ligman, Administrative
Assistant, be authorized to attend.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a "Municipal Risk Management" seminar
to be held in Monoreville, Pa., on May 4 and 5, 1978, and requested travel
authorization for himself and Mr. George McMahon to attend.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, approving the foregoing
travel rgquests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON `COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN. DAVID L. GILMORE, EDWARD M. PALLISO, COMMISSIONERS
In recognition of the continuing problem of energy in the +country, and
since solar energy is one of the most valuable resources which should be
developed further, Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board proclaim Wednesday,
May 3, 1978, as "Sun Day" in Washington County. He also noted that the public
was invited to a program being held at California State College for a tour
of solor energy houses, lectures and demonstrations on solar energy.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, proclaiming Wednesday,
May 3, 1978 as "Sun Day" in Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso- Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman presented the following Appropriation Resolution for the
Board'a action:
BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved
and enacted, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Washington, Pennsylvania, that there is hereby created an
Archives Department in the County of Washington and that for
the expenses of operating this department for the balance of
fiscal year 1978 the following amount is hereby appropriated
from revenues availhble for the fiscal year:
1. The amount of $10,000.00 from Budget Account 1499
to Budget Account number 123 to'be known as the
Archives Department.
It is also resolved that any resolution, or part of
resolution, conflicting with this resolution be, and the
same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this
resolution. Passed by the Board of Commissioners this 27th
day of April, 1978
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing
Appropriation Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for supplies
for the new computer services in the County.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the Chief
Clerk to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the upcoming election, Mr. Paluso requested that the Chief
Clerk be authorized to secure the printing of a paapolet prepared by the League
of Women Voters, which will give a brief synopsis of the duties of the election
officials at the polls and the various laws pertaining to the general conduct
of the election. Mr. Paluso stated that the pamphlet will be distributed to
the public and made available to the Judges of Elections.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, authorizing the Chief
Clerk to secure the printing of the foregoing pamphlets.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
10:30 A.M. - OPENING OF BIDS FOR REMOVAL OF STATUES FROM COURTHOUSE
I4r: August Stache, Deputy Controller, opened and read the following bid:
1. Joseph J. Graciano Corporation
7925 Hill Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Total amount of bid: $5,700.00 - Speck A-1
$13,500.00 - Specs B-1
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid accompanied the
bid.
2. Job -Fab, Inc.
P.O. Box 174
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $7,385.00 - Specs A-1
$12,885.00 - Specs B-1
A certified check in the amount of $1,300.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids
be tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Gilmore - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - ides.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FORE MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
ATTESW:
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