HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 6 - 2-5-1976 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 17
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
M inute No. 6
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., February 5, 1976
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session with
the following members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Morgan, (Mr. Flynn
entered the meeting later.) Also being present: Chief Clerk Brady; Solicitor Diamond;
Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent; Coroner Farrell Jackson; John Cadez of Engel-
hardt and Powers Associates, Inc. ; John Stevens of the Observer -Reporter; Mrs. Miller
of the League of Women Voters; Phil Angelo of the Daily Notes; and Walter Paget,
Charles Weaver, and Sylvester Frizzie of the Washington County Firemen's Association.
Chairman stated for the record that he, Mr. Paluso, Chief Clerk Brady and
Solicitor Diamond were in attendance.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 5, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that Minute No. 5 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Commissioner Flynn entered the meeting.)
Old Business:
Chief Clerk stated that this matter concerns the appointment of the Civil
Defense Director of Washington County.
Chairman nominated Commissioner Paluso for the appointment of Civil Defense
Director of Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Commissioner Paluso be
appointed as Civil Defense Director of Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. Gillespie entered the meeting.)
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Commonwealth of Pa. - Public Welfare - ck. #428910 - $6, 314. 05
(2) Commonwealth of Pa. - Dept. of Public Welfare Protective Care
Contract #2377 - Month of Nov. 1975 - ck. #44-1184071 -
$2, 841. 12
(3) Commonwealth of Pa. - Dept. of Public Welfare Protective Care
Contract #2377 - Months of Sept. and Oct. 1975 - ck. #43-1183639
$7, 065. 58
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
(4) Commonwealth of Pa. - Dept. of Public Welfare Companion/
Chore Service - Contract #2776 - Month of Nov. 1975
ck. #43-1183638 - $3, 888.50
(5) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. # 774603 - General Fund
Principle
Interest
TOTAL
$250, 000.00
$ 83.33
$250, 083. 33
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
(1) Cole -Layer -Trumble Co. - data processing services as per
contract - $9, 766. 66
(2) P. J. Mansmann - re -location settlement for Mrs. Andrew
Szedon, Mr. Andrew M. Morrison, Mrs. Arthur Moskowitz,
and Mr. Kenneth Foster - $3, 000.00
(3) Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - architectural services for the
month of January - $4, 892. 93
(4) McAnallen Brothers, Inc. - Extended Care Facility, General
Construction - $133, 104. 72
(5) Limbach Company -Heating, Ventilating and Air -Conditioning
$27, 873. 00
(6) Sherry & O'Leary - Plumbing Construct -ion - $21, 574.48
(7) Baldwin Electric Company - Electrical Construction
$77, 627. 10
(8) Gateway Kitchen Equipment & Supplies - food service
$8, 793. 00
(9) Holiday Inn - for Indyk jury - $1, 934.22
(10) National Association of Counties - for pre -payment of
publications ordered from NACo used at Planning Commission
$13. 85
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bills be
approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Relative to the termination of certain people's employment with -,the County,
Chief Clerk stated that he has on record three (3) appeals from Joseph F. Fetcko,
Charles A. Crouse and Mildred Farrah.
Remarks:
Chairman recommended that these letters be turned over to the Solicitor to schedule
these hearings as requested.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that there will be a joint meeting of the
sponsors of the Harmon Creek, Cross Creek and Wheeling Creek Watershed Projects on
Tuesday, February 17, 1976. Said meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn.
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Chairman asked if Mr. Flynn will attend these meetings. Mr. Flynn stated that he will.
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Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 27, 1976, from the Department of
Parks and Recreation, addressed to Mr. Jan D. Applegarth, Research Assistant, from
the University of Pittsburgh. Said letter acknowledged Mr. Applegarth's letter which
requested that they be permitted to undertake archeological excavations. Said letter then
granted permission for the necessary excavation and testing subject to the following con-
ditions:
1. All field work is to be done from June 1, 1976 through September 1, 1976.
2. All sites excavated are to be properly filled and covered with topsoil.
3. Necessary steps are to be taken to identify and protect each excavation
project.
4. The University of Pittsburgh will assume any liability resulting from the
project.
5. Any unnecessary damage to County property is to be corrected by the
University of Pittsburgh.
(Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio and Deputy Controller Daniels entered the meeting.)
Chief Clerk read a letter dated January 28, 1976, from Louise Abel, Public
Welfare Administrator III , which stated that Washington County Child Welfare Services
has an account called the Child Welfare Services Educational and Benefit Account for
Deserving Children, No. 166-9718, Mellon Bank, This account was established in 1956
from the estate of John Kusko, and is used for specific educational needs of foster
children. Said letter further stated that a foster child is graduating from High School
in 1976 and is interested in attending college. Said letter then requested $35.,00 from
this account for application fees.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize
Miss Abel to utilize the funds from the estate as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated January 27, 1976, addressed
to the Washington County Commissioners, from Charles L. Weaver, Secretary, Wash-
ington County Firemen's Association, Inc., which has been conducting an annual fire
training school for local firemen. Said letter further stated that their association has
wanted to purchase some land upon which to construct a permanent school facility, and
they have been advised by the Real Estate Department of Pittsburgh Coal Company that
they have an ideal site available along the Westland -Houston Road which can be purchased.
Said letter also stated that they have discussed this matter with
Mr. Keery McAmbley who has advised them that it might be possible for the county to
buy this land as part of its land -bank program, and in turn, give their association the
opportunity to buy the land from the county. Said letter then requested an opportunity
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
to discuss this matter with the Board of Commissioners at the earliest convenience.
Remarks:
Chairman recommended that this be referred to Mr. McAmbley for further study and
advice. Chairman stated that the Board will do everything possible to help the Firemen's
Association incorporate their goals. Chairman also suggested that we receive some
communication from the Chartiers Township Supervisors as to what their feelings are
in regard to this matter.
Mr. Paluso suggested that the Chief Clerk be instructed to write to Chartiers Township
Supervisors and ask if they have any objections.
Chief Clerk then requested permission to conduct a six-month trial using
Pitney -Bowes Postage Meters in the fourteen district magistrates' offices. Chief Clerk
stated that through this, he hopes to achieve better control and reduce the costs of postage
in these offices.
Remarks
Mr. Paluso asked what the cost would be. Chief Clerk stated that it will cost $630.00
for the six-month trial period for all fourteen offices.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chief Clerk be
authorized to try this for a six-month trial period, at which time he will report back to
the Board and see if it is a savings in postage costs of said offices.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk referred to a communication received from the Courts in regard
to re -districting Peters Township, and read the following amended order:
IN RE: RE -DISTRICTING OF PETERS )
TOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO THE ) No. 278 May T, 1975 A.D.
HOME RULE CHARTER )
AMENDED ORDER
AND NOW, January 29, 1976, the Final Order of the Court dated
January 23, 1976, in the above entitled matter, is hereby amended as
follows: In both the Third Precinct of District C and the Third Precinct
of District D, Anderson Circle shall be amended to read ANDIRON
CIRCLE.
/s/ Thomas A. Gladden
J.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of an announcement from Centerville Clinics,
Inc., and the Centerville Medical Group in association with the Philadelphia Child Guidance
Clinic,
which stated
that
they are
presentir# a Family Therapy Seminar
on February
23,
1976.
The Program
will
be held
at the Meadows Hilton Inn from 9:00
a.m. , to 3:30
p.m.
Chief Clerk stated that there is a registration fee of $30 per person.
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Chief Clerk then read a letter dated January 28, 1976, from Coroner
Farrell Jackson, addressed to the County Commissioners. Said letter was in regard to
the fee schedule requested by the County Commissioners for the Coroner's Office and
recommended that the following be put into effect with the approval of the Commissioners:
Autopsy Report $15.00
Toxicological Report 15.00
Proof of Identity (which identifies
the decedent and circumstances) 3.00
Fatal Accident Report 3.00
Total $36.00
Said letter stated that the original cost, prior to this request of a fee schedule, would not
have exceeded the total sum of $4.00 for all items. Mr. Jackson stated that he has
checked with the Fayette County and ,Allegheny County Coroner Offices and found that the
schedule of fees corresponds in most respects to theirs. Mr. Jackson therefore recom-
mended that this fee schedule be established for the Coroner's Office of Washington County.
Remarks:
Mr. Jackson stated that he was complying with a meeting with Mr. Paluso in respect to
bringing all offices up to the fee schedule. Mr. Jackson stated that he wasn't aware that
he was making a request for the Commissioners to act only on the Coroner's Office.
Mr. Paluso stated that the rest of the fees are set by the Legislature, but the Coroner's
Office is not. Mr. Paluso stated that we have to have something to post for the public
to see. Mr. Paluso stated that Mr. Jackson took the lower of the fees of the surrounding
counties.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the recommended fees
be adopted as proposed by Coroner Farrell Jackson.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn
stated that
Mr. Jackson is correct in his
presentation about the other offices.
Mr. Flynn
stated that
this is mandated by law, and
that he has tried to prevail upon the
Courts and
the former
Register of Wills to increase
the rates.
Mr. Morgan stated that he has talked with the new Register of Wills and he is in the
process of bringing the fee schedule up to date. Mr. Morgan also stated that the Prothon-
otary has also increased their fees as of the beginning of the year.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk advised the Board of a letter dated January 29, 1976, addressed
to Mr. Luppino, Director of Washington County Adult Welfare Services, from Sharon
Russell, Soaial Service Supervisor. Said letter stated that on February 5 and 6, 1976,
the Pennsylvania Medical Society is sponsoring a seminar on "Performing Concurrent
Utilization Review, Medical Care Evaluation and Discharge Planning in the Long Term
Care Facility" to be held at the Hershey Motor Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pa.
Said letter then requested permission to attend this seminar at a cost of $35.00 for the
registration fee. The Office of Long Term Care, Region III, HEW, is subsidizing the fee
and the total cost represents a deflated figure.
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MALCOLM L, MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Remarks. -
Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Luppino recommended that
Miss Russell be granted per-
mission to attend.
Chief Clerk
stated that this is provided for in the budget.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn,
that Sharon Russell be
permitted to attend said seminar
as per above.
Roll
call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr.
Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief
Clerk informed
the Board of a letter
dated January 23,
1976, from
Jack B. Wagner,
Director of Registration, addressed to
the County Commissioners, which
requested the approval of the schedule
of Field Registrations for the upcoming General
Primary as follows:
` Mon. , Feb. 23
Canonsburg
James Puchany
Boro. Bldg.
745-8000
Mon. , Feb. 23
Centerville
Francis Pagac
Richeyville Firehall 757-6307
Tues. , Feb. 24
Donora
Thomas Petrus
Fire Hall
379-5111
Tues. , Feb. 24
S. Franklin
LouElla Hart
Comm. Bldg.
225-2126
Lago nda
Fri., Feb. 27
Monongahela
Carole Foglia
City Bldg.
258-5500
Mon., Mar. 1
Cecil
Joan Terrill
Twp. Bldg.
745-2227
Tues. , Mar. 2
California
Bernadine Mudry
Boro. Bldg.
938-7202
Wed.,Mar. 3
Primrose
Jack Caldwell
Vincenti's Garage
391-3300
Wed., Mar. 3
Stockdale
Ralph Rozzi
Municipal Bldg.
938-9797
Thurs. , Mar. 4
Charleroi
Katherine Petrilak
Boro. Bldg.
483-6011
Thurs. , Mar. 4
Finleyville
William Bores
Comm. Center
348-5457
Fri. , Mar. 5
Peters
James Ross
St. Benedicts
941-9406
Church
Mon. , Mar. 8
Cokeburg
Helen Vilchek
Boro. Bldg.
945-6356
Scenery Hill
Mon. , Mar. 8
Canonsburg
Jim Puchany
Boro. Bldg.
_
Tues. , Mar. 9
Burgettstown
Mary Pappas
Boro. Bldg.
947-2011
Tues.,Mar: 9
Fallowfield
Herman Pennline
Municipal Bldg.
483-3888
Wed. , Mar. 10
W. Brownsville
Jack Sabo
Boro. Bldg.
785-5533
Thurs.,Mar. 11
McDonald
Murray McCartney
Boro. Bldg.
926-8711
Thurs. , Mar. 11
N. Strabane
Rhea Suplick
Fire Hall
746-1264
Fri: , Mar. 12
Fredericktown
Sophia Despot
Twp. Bldg.
377-4712
Tues. , Mar. 15
West Pike Run
Joe Tokar
Daisytown
938-8863
Hungarian Club
Wed. , Mar. 17
Monongahela
Carole Foglia
City Bldg.
258-5500
Thurs. , Mar. 18
N. Strabane
Shirley Pierchalski
Twp. Bldg.
745-1140
Fri. , Mar. 19
Union
Mrs. Zimmerman
Elrama Fire Hall
348-7188
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON
COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO,
COMMISSIONERS
(Field Registration continued)
Tues. , Mar. 23 Bentleyville Mary Shanahan
Boro.
Bldg.
239-2112
Tues.,Mar. 23 Canton Ann Abajace
School
Bldg.
222-1314
Wiley
Ave.
Wed. , Mar. 24 Hopewell Hazel Carroll
Twp.
Bldg. in
345-3658
Avella
MON VALLEY
DATE
PLACE
TIME
March
8
Bentworth High School
1:00
PM
to
2:30 PM
March
9
Charleroi High School
10:35
AM
to
12:15 PM
March
9
Mon Valley Catholic High School
11:00
AM
to
12:15 PM
March
10
Ringgold High School
10:00
AM
to
11:30 AM
(Donora Division)
March
11
California High School
10:30
AM
to
12 Noon
March
11
California State College
1:00
PM
to
2:30 PM
March
12
Ringgold High School
10:45
AM
to
12:45 PM
(Monongahela Division)
March
13
Mont. Wards - Charleroi
1:00
PM to 4:00 PM
6:00
PM to
8:00 PM
PETERS TOWNSHIP
DATE
PLACE
TIME
March
9
Peters Twp. High School
10:45
AM
to
1:15
PM
Washington High School
10:45
AM
to
12:50
PM
March
10
Trinity High School
11:30
AM
to
1:00
PM
Chartiers High School
11:00
AM
to
1:20
PM
March
12
Washington Mall
10:00
AM
to
9:30
PM
March
13
Washington Mall
10:00
AM
to
7:00
PM
March
19
Donaldson's Crossroads
10:00
AM
to
7:00
PM
March
20
Donaldson's Crossroads
10:00
AM
to
7:00
PM
March
16
Canon -McMillan
10:30
AM
to
1:00
PM
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the foregoing schedules
be adopted as requested by the Registration Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Flynn - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Morgan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Controller Mascara entered the meeting.)
Mr. Flynn: In view of the fact that at our last meeting, we had designated Friday,
February 13, as our next regular meeting, among the items being discussed and adopted
at that time - I would like the record to show that on January 8, I requested among
other things, the net balances of different accounts, particularly our general fund accounts'.
so on and so forth. I received a reply to that communication on January 22; however,
in the meantime, I received a communication, xerox copy, from the Budget Director,
Mr. Gillespie, and I want to quote this: "For the past several years, some extremely
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MALCOLM L. MORGAN, MICHAEL R. FLYNN, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
dangerous fiscal practices have been instituted in Washington County. At the present
time, our fiscal system approaches a state of chaos, particularly at the County Homes anti
in the areas of Grants & Gifts." And he goes on to say that you will find a xerox copy
of a section of the Pennsylvania law, which is to be taken into consideration. However,
as a result of that communication from Mr. Gillespie on the 15th, I immediately sent a
letter to the gentleman, and also a copy to the other two Commissioners, and the subject
matter was fiscal practices. I quote: "I read with great concern your letter of January
15, regarding fiscal practices in Washington County. Although I am not specifically ware
of what you are referring to on your letter; however, if we do have as you state, 'extreme Ly
dangerous fiscal practices', then I suggest to all parties concerned, that they must be
resolved immediately. Therefore, rather than dealing with general statements regarding
our fiscal system, I would be most appreciative if you would forward to me in writing as
quickly as possible, a specific item -by -item listing of those accounts in our fiscal practices
that you consider extremely dangerous. Upon having a chance to review your item -by -
item listing, I would be most happy to meet with the other Commissioners and you as
Budget Director, so we can resolve this matter. I will await your prompt reply." And
that was dated January 16; as of today, February 5, I haven't as yet received an answer
to that. However, it would seem to me, that if the financial condition was in such a
chaotic state, that it would require immediate attention, and not wait. Now again, it
would seem to me, that it wasn't as chaotic as he might have thought. When this budget
was presented for consideration and when I see a three mill increase in taxes, knowing
what we presented, the previous Board, with 19 mill tax rate, I don't think it was chaotic
according to what I've seen. I think it was a catastrophe. And I might also state, that
I did not have the courtesy, nor was I invited, or was I made knowledgeable, of attending
any meetings, budget hearings, or asked to make any input into this new budget. Now I'd
like to think that I too represent people here, and regardless of what position I've been
relegated into as far as the political arena is concerned is immaterial. The fact remains
that I too represent the majority of taxpayers in this County and I'm here for a purpose.
Again, I repeat myself, I have not had the courtesy of being invited to any meetings and
anybody who had made an appropriation, to the best of my determination, or made requests
for appropriation in that budget, has not had the courtesy of being called in to discuss it.
I read with alarm where there's any number of these different requests have been cut
back, which they cannot function, they cannot operate on; and I think that we as responsible
men, owe it to the public to have a hearing; a general hearing, a public hearing on that
budget. A three mill increase is quite a considerable jump. And I like ::. to take into
consideration that I have been here for 12 years and we have increased the millage in
12 years, 6 3/4 mills. And all of a sudden we need three mills. And I think that that's
an imposition on the taxpayers of this County. I for one am stating right now that three
mills is not necessary and in order to prove a point, I am making a motion, sir, that
we have a... that you as Chairman of the Board, call a special meeting, either Wednesday
or Thursday of next week for the specific purpose of having a hearing on this budget. Ani
I so move.
Mr. Morgan: Do I hear a second? Motion fails for lack of a second.
Mr. Flynn: Alright, Mr. Chairman, if I may then, let me give to you in writing, sir,
a request under Section 503 - I think I have the privilege of requesting a special meeting
for the purpose of asking for a public hearing.
Mr. Morgan: The Chair will undertake your request, Mr. Flynn. Mr. Paluso, do you
have any comments?
Mr. Paluso: No, I have no objections to any public hearing on the budget whatsoever.
But it can't be Thursday, I know that.
Mr. Flynn: Why can't it?
Mr. Morgan: The Courthouse is closed on Thursday.
Mr. Flynn: I'm a public servant; Saturday, Sunday, holidays, don't mean anything to me.
When you raise millage three mills, when you're talking about 100,000 property owners
in this County, and you're talking about industry, and you're talking about a three mill
increase, believe me that's a big increase, brother.
Mr. Morgan: Mr. Flynn, you know full well, that all we're doing is paying the bills that
have been incurred by prior administrations, and you know very well what it takes to pay
the bills.
Mr.
Flynn:
Let's take exception here.
I'm not here to debate
issue.
Mr.
Morgan:
That's right. This is not
going to be turned into
a debate.
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done your homework. Three mills on a taxpayer - talk about a rape and a rip-off,
brother, you got it.
Mr. Morgan: We are not going to turn Commissioners' .meetings into a forum for debate.
If we're going to have that, and you want to make a public statement, the news media
will be glad to listen to you or anyone else after the meeting is concluded. Do we have
further business, Mr. Brady?
Mr. Paluso; No, but I would...
Mr. Flynn: You're shutting off debate - you're trying to tell me then, the taxpayers, that
these three mills aren't worth anything.
Mr. Morgan: Well, I want the records to show, I've made a written request for a public
hearing.
Mr. Paluso: I would be interested in the specific areas here that you say are unnecessary.
I'd be interested in knowing those so we could look at them prior to the cut-off date to
adopt it.
Mr. Flynn: Mr. Paluso, I want
to go over that item by
item. I don't care if it will take
me two days. The fact
is that I
was not invited to these
meetings; that's what I want the
record to show. And I
represent
people in this County; and these people depend upon me.
And I don't expect to sit
here and be shoved over to the
side. That's the point I'm
making. I'm requesting
a public
hearing on that budget.
Item by item, Mr. Paluso.
Mr. Paluso: That's fine with me.
New Business:
Chief Clerk suggested that the Board re -schedule the agenda meeting on
February 18, 1976, from 10.00 a.m. , until 2.00 p.m., because the meeting room is
needed for tax sale purposes which have already been advertised.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that the agenda meeting be held at 10:00 a.m., in the Chief Clerk's
Office and so advertise this.
Chairman noted that the place for the agenda meeting on February 18, 1976, will be in
the Chief Clerk's Office rather than in' -the public meeting room.
Solicitor:
County Solicitor Diamond stated that as a matter of information, the
Pennsylvania Social Services Union had previously instituted suit against the County
charging unfair labor practices with regard to the proposed contract between the County
Commissioners and Canonsburg Hospital to transfer the services of the Central Washington
County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Clinic to Canonsburg Hospital. Mr. Diamond
stated that a hearing had been set for February 9, 1976. Mr. Diamond stated that when
he was made aware of this, he did some investigation and found that this is really a
dead issue; that this matter has been abandoned by both the Canonsburg Hospital and the
Washington County Commissioners. Mr. Diamond stated that he so advised the PSSU and
based on that, they have agreed to dismiss the action for the Pennsylvania Labor Relations
Board.
Mr. Diamond also stated that he has noted the instructions to schedule
hearings for the three employees who have filed for an appeal for their dismissal and
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that he will do this.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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