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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 167
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., May 15, 1975
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present:
Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; County
Solicitor Gilmore; Roland Bourke and Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority;
John Stevens of the Observer -Reporter; Jay Mitchell of WJPA Radio; John Drake of the
Washington Area Senior Citizens Center; Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women
Voters and Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio.
Meeting called to order and roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 166, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 166, be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
Reports: None
Special Order of Business: Mr. Roland Bourke - Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Bourke stated
that ,the, Redevelopment
Authority has prepared
an application
for a state -assisted project in
Independence Township
for the area known as
P & W Patch,
which is a 20-acre site. Mr. Bourke stated that they have prepared the application for a
75% grant from the State and 25% from the locality.
(Jerry Kolanic of _WWVA Radio entered the meeting.)
Mr. Bourke stated that the 20-acre site has 65 existing structures that are in very poor
condition and that there are 57 occupants. Mr. Bourke stated that their plan is to acquire l
all of the buildings, tear them down, and realign the streets, sidewalks, etc., and also
put in a sewage system. Mr. Bourke stated that the gross project cost will be $990, 605,
and that they are asking the State for $636, 453; the community share will be $208, 152.
Mr. Bourke stated that they are planning to put in a combination of townhouses or single
family dwellings; or all townhouses, or all single family dwellings. Mr. Bourke stated
that the existing area has 140 small 50 x 60 lots, which can be sub -divided. Mr. Bourke
also stated that they have designed a sewage treatment plan.
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MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Bourke then stated that the community has already passed the resolution
authorizing the submission of the application to the State.
Chief Clerk then read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Township of
Independence has certified the area known as P & W Patch Redevelop-
ment Project, a description of which is attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington desires to undertake the development of said area, and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington wishes to obtain financial assistance from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania in the amount of Six Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Four
Hundred Fifty-three ($636, 453) Dollars, and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington has prepared the attached Application for Redevelopment
Assistance Grant, Form DCA-20;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington be and is authorized to file the
attached Application for Redevelopment Assistance Grant, Form DCA-20;
for a grant in the amount of Six Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Four
Hundred Fifty-three ($636, 453) Dollars, in order to further the redevelop-
ment program. And it is further resolved that the redevelopment area
as certified by the Planning Commission is hereby approved for redevelop-
ment. And it is further resolved that the housing needs of the Township
of Independence can best be met by the expenditure of State funds allocated
under the Housing and Redevelopment Law of 1949, as amended, in the
clearance of slums and the redevelopment of blighted areas.
Remarks:
IMr. Jones stated that he knows the area and that this would make a nice addition to it.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the fore -
(going resolution authorizing the application for a Redevelopment Assistance Grant for
Independence Township as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
I(Mr. Bourke and Mr. Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority left the meeting.)
ICorresnondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C.D. # 7943
cks. #63762 and 3309 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Account
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Principle $325, 000. 00
Interest $ 1,602.74
TOTAL $326, 602. 74
(2) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C.D. # 7947
cks. #63763 and 33310 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Account
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Principle
Interest
TOTAL
$400, 000. 00
$ 1,910.96
$401, 910. 96
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(3) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. # 606786 - General Fund
Principle $650, 000. 00
Interest $ 243.75
TOTAL $650, 243. 75
(4) Commonwealth of Pa. - Protective Care Contract #2377
month of March 1975 - ck. #43-0895225 - $3, 849. 04
(5) Equibank - Redemption of C.D. #22687 - ck. #972254
Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Account
Principle $1, 484, 550. 00
Interest $ 7,422.75
TOTAL $1, 491, 972. 75
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that so far this year, from January 1 through May 14, 1975, the intereE
earnings on the Fiscal Assistance Trust Find Account in First National and Equibank, is
in the amount of $92, 718. 10.
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration
and approval:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ram Construction Company - site preparation work at the Extended
Care Facility - $32, 276. 78
The Daily Notes - legal notice on the Donaldson Supply Demolition
$36. 70
The Daily Notes - legal notice on the GBU Building Demolition
$32. 50
Carl G. Baker, "Architects - for services rendered at the Men's
Home on the life safety code update - $145.38
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be approve
for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that he has received official notification from Pittsburgh
National Bank that the interest and principal payments in the amount of $95, 000. 00 for
Principal, and $153, 122. 50 for Interest, will be due on or before June 1, 1975. Chief
Clerk stated that this is in connection with the 1974 Bond Issue Account.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated April 25, 1975 from Charlotte
Lane, which enclosed a letter from David J. Montagna from Cardale, Pa., and a copy of
a letter from Vandalia, Ohio, both relative to establishing U. S. Route 40 as a National
Historic Trailway. Said letter stated that if the Commissioners feel this is a worthwhile
project, she would like them to endorse the efforts of the National Road Committee of the
City of Vandalia, Ohio, to establish the National Historic Trailway.
Remarks:
Commissioner Flynn asked if Mrs. Lane is asking us to adopt .a - resolution to support
them.
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MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk stated that he talked to Mr. Montagna last week, and they want to get the
local municipalities to go . on record first, endorsing the project. Chief Clerk stated
that he told him that this would certainly be the right procedure because it is not good
for the County to come out with a premature endorsement of something that affects the
local municipalities. Mr. Montagna agreed with this. Chief Clerk stated that he suggest d
to him that the matter would probably go back to the Washington -Greene County Tourist
Promotion Agency for them to make their recommendations to the Board.
Chief Clerk stated that they want the U. S. Department of Roads to take over full
maintenance of the entire stretch of U.S. 40. Chief Clerk stated that it is maintained
now on a 50-50 arrangement with the Department of Roads and PennDOT. Chief Clerk
recommended that the Board refer this matter back to the Tourist Promotion Agency
for whatever action they recommend.
Chief Clerk also stated that he told Mr. Montagna that Washington County was quite pr
of the fact that they have been endorsing the National Pike Festival for the last two ye
Chief Clerk then stated that he has received the latest bulletin from the State
Association of County Commissioners, and then read the following:
The Administration's proposed budget for 1975-1976, as submitted to
the General Assembly has a budget reduction that will be very serious to
County governments.
In the 1974-1975 fiscal year, the Legislature allocated 24 million
dollars for reimbursement to counties for court costs. The 1975-1976
budget calls for only 10 million dollars for this purpose - a decrease
of 14 million dollars with no logical explanation for the reduction.
When the Senate returns on June 2nd, action on the budget will begin,
and by that time it is urgent that all counties protest this cut to their
House members and Senators.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that we will certainly take affirmative action on this matter.
Chief Clerk stated that we originally budgeted $175, 000, and it came in at $290, 000.
Chief Clerk stated that this year, we tried to be conservative and our budget this year,
calls for $275, 000. Chief Clerk stated that this proposed budget means that the $275, 000
is dwindled down to $125, 000, on the basis of this cut.
Chairman then recommended that the Board go on record opposing the Governor's propos
for the 1975-1976 budget cut.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record
opposing the Governor's proposed budget for 1975-1976, as per above.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that we will notify all four members of the Legislature, the State
Senators and the Governor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then stated that the second item from the bulletin that affects our
county is the 701 funding, and then read the following:
When Congress passed the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, it recognized the urgency of increasing funding for 701 because
of the increased requirements of that new act. Congress, therefore,
authorized $150 million for Fiscal Year 1976.
The Administration, however, made no request for 701 funds for FY 76,
but instead proposes to defer $50 million from the 75 FY appropriation and
use it for FY 76.
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Some Congressmen are supporting this deferral in the belief that
the Housing and Community Development Act fund can be used instead,
when in fact, this Act puts additional demands on 701 planning.
It is important that the Senators from Pennsylvania and the House
members receive communications from counties urging the Congress to
appropriate the full $150 million for 1976.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that this vitally affects all of the funding for the planning processes,
most of which come under 701. Chief Clerk recommended that the Board go on record
with the Congressmen and the Senators in this regard.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record
urging the Congress to appropriate thR full !$150 million for 1976, as per above.
Roll call, vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that the final item in the bulletin that is of interest is under
the title of "Revenue Sharing." Chief Clerk then read the following:
President Ford's proposal to extend revenue sharing for an
additional five years has been sent to the House of Representatives.
The Administration's proposal is essentially the same as the
current act. Priorities of use have not changed.
Chief Clerk advised the Board of a letter dated May 9, 1975, from Child
Welfare Services, which stated that Fran Emery, Clerk -Typist I, will be receiving a
salary increase on June 2, 1975. Miss Emery is to be granted an increment from an
annual salary of $6, 357. 00 to an annual salary of $6, 650. 00. This increment is based on
her Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County Commissioners.
Chief Clerk then advised the Board of a second letter dated May 9, 1975, from
the Child Welfare Services, which stated that Jane A. Scrip, Social Worker I, will be
receiving a salary increase effective May 1, 1975. Miss Scrip is to be granted an
increment from an annual salary of $11, 540. 00 to an annual salary of $12, 108. 00. This
increment is based on her Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County Com-
missioners.
Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter dated May 7, 1975, directed to Edwin
ickhart of PennDOT, from William P. Sember, regarding the Ferry Service. Said letter
stated that a letter dated April 4, 1975, from Mr. E. L. Tennyson, informed Washington
ounty of State approval for a capital grant in the amount of $76, 750 which represents
0% of the estimated total cost of implementing the Fredericktown Ferry. In the same
etter, Mr. Tennyson requested a revision in Exhibit V of Fayette County's application
ted December 19, 1975. Mr. Sember enclosed this revision with his letter and stated
work is now underway on the necessary legal documents.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Remarks:
Mr. Jones asked Solicitor Gilmore if the Ferry Commission members are having legal
problems.
Mr. Gilmore stated that they are very definitely having problems. Mr. Gilmore stated
that they had the title search done, as we did; but on the Fredericktown site, most of the
facilities are on the Fayette County side. Mr. Gilmore stated that 'just the landing is on
Washington County side. Mr. Gilmore further stated that most of the pertinent documents
regard Fayette County. Mr. Gilmore stated that there are some severe legal problems,
in terms of if there is a corporation; there was a lawsuit filed by the stockholders.
Mr. Gilmore then stated that this matter will take some time before it is resolved.
Mr. Gilmore stated that the legal work on Washington County side is complete.
Mr. Jones then asked who the Solicitor is for the Ferry Commission.
Mr. Gilmore stated that he has been going to the meetings and advising them on general
matters, but the property work on their side is being done by someone- the Commissioner
of Fayette County hired.
Mr. Jones stated that it would be worthwhile to get in touch with the Chairman of the
Fayette County Commissioners to expedite this matter.
Mr. Gilmore stated that he has talked with them about the matter.
Mr. Jones then asked if Fayette County ever got a Solicitor. Mr. Gilmore stated that he
did not know.
Mr. Gilmore then stated that there have been progress reports, and the grant procedures
are being followed and being approved. Mr. Gilmore stated that everything else is pro-
ceeding, but it would be difficult to say we're ready to operate until we get a landing site.
Mr. Gilmore again stated that all of the problems are on Fayette County side.
Chief Clerk advised the Board of a letter dated May 6, 1975, from the Depart-
ment of Environmental Resources which stated that they have submitted Washington County'
claim for reimbursement of land right expenditures under the agreement between the State
Conservation Commission and Washington County for the Harmon Creek Project. Said lett
also stated that the supporting documentation submitted by Mr. Graham, Land Acquisition
Agent, has met all the requirements for full reimbursement , and that Washington County
can expect payment in the near future.
,Chief Clerk informed the Board of confirmation of submission of Supplement
No. 1 of Community Development Innovative Project has been filed with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, which was approved at last week's meetings of the
Board of County Commissioners.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 6, 1975, from the Southwestern Pennsylvania
Regional Planning Commission regarding the Modifications to Title VI Grant. Said letter
was written in response to Washington County's recent correspondence notifying the SPRPC
that we are applying for federal financial assistance. Said letter from the SPRPC stated
that they have evaluated the report and found that the project, while important to Washing -
on County, will not have a direct or significant impact upon the development of the region;
therefore, they will not formally review the project.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter from Elmer Obitko, Director
of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, requesting permission and authorization to atttend
a convention to be held by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Directors of
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Veterans' Affairs. The convention will take place at Altoona, Pa., beginning Sunday,
June 22, 1975, through Wednesday, June 25, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that this is a
budget item.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
request of Mr. Obitko to attend the convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of
County Directors of Veterans' Affairs to be held June 22 through June 25, 1975.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Next, for the record, Chief Clerk read the following:
O R D E R
AND NOW, this 12th day of May, 1975, the
following schedule will be maintained on Primary Election
Day, May 20, 1975:
Charles G. Sweet, P.J. 7:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
Richard DiSalle, J. 12 Noon to 5:00 P.M.
Thomas D. Gladden, J. 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
(Maybe 11:00 P.M.)
Charles G. Sweet, P.J. Middle of the night if needed
(till 0400)
Richard DiSalle, J. Early A.M. if needed after
0400
/s/ Charles G. Sweet, P. J.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board that Michael George, Director of Parks
and Recreation, is requesting permission to attend a three-day seminar, at a cost of
$115.00. Chief Clerk stated that this is a RPSC Public Resources Seminar to be held
June 11, 12, and 13, 1975, at Seven Springs. Chief Clerk stated that this is a budget
item.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Michael George be given
permission to attend the RPSGi_-Public Resources Seminar to be held June 11, 12, and
13, 1975.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then read a memorandum dated May 13, 1975, from Edward M.
Paluso, Secretary of the Washington County Prison Board, which stated that, at the reque
of the Chairman, Sheriff Debreczeni, the regular monthly meeting of the Prison Board
will be postponed until May 28, 1975.
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Chief Clerk then read a telegram from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan
announcing that Washington County farmers may apply for emergency loans (5% interest)
through the Farmers Home Administration to cover losses from the December 1974 snow-
storm period.. Applications which may be filed at the Washington County FHA Office are
authorized until July 10, 1975 for physical losses and until February 12, 1976, for
production losses. Chief Clerk stated that we also have a letter to that effect from the
United States Department of Agriculture.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence dated April 28, 1975, from
William Carl of the Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program which enclosed
a proposal as submitted by the Washington County Council on Drug Abuse, Inc., for the
D. W.I. Education School. Said letter stated that this is a special Federal Grant which
requires a sign -off of the Single County Authority, and that the sign -off in no way obligates
the Single County Authority for funds for this project, but is solely a programmatic
sign -off. Said letter also stated that the proposal has been reviewed by the Planning
Council and comments on the project were enclosed in a letter to Ms. Toni Williams of
he Governor's Council.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that no money is involved as far as the County is concerned, and that it
requires only the signature of the Chairman of the Board.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Chairman of the Board
e authorized to execute the Sign -Off Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a second letter from William Carl of the
Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program dated May 1, 1975. Said letter
inclosed the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol County Plan for 1975-1976, which has
ust been completed per Governor's Council guidelines for the County Commissioners'
•eview. Said letter stated that the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse requires
signature of the Chairman of the Commissioners as a part of their sign -off procedures.
aid letter also stated that the plan has been submitted to the Governor's Council to meet
May 5, 1975 deadline; however, they will not take action on the plan until the sign -off
is completed. Mr. Carl stated that his understanding is that the Governor's Council
the sign -off as approval of both the programmatic and the fiscal parts of the plan.
upon approval of the plan by the Governor's Council, a written agreement will be initiated
etween the Council and the Single County Authority, based on the plan.
.emarks :
Clerk stated that he has discussed this with Mr. Fetcko, who has been meeting with
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the interested group, and determined that the County's committment for this term will be
$33, 636.
Mr. Fetcko stated that it is what this budget included calls for; however, the new Fiscal
Guidelines coming into effect require the County to sign contracts with all Service Pro-
viders. Since the determination of exactly how many County dollars will be utilized, and
because of the difference in fiscal years, firm figures have not yet been developed.
Mr. Fetcko also stated that he is meeting with the concerned persons and hopes to resolve
this situation as soon as possible. Mr. Fetcko stated that Mr. Carl contacted Ms. Toni
Williams, of the Regional Office, regarding this, and she stated that a letter accompanying
the sign -off sheet stating that approval was given to the content of the plan, but not the
budgetary item at this time would suffice.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Chairman be authorized
to sign the Sign -Off Sheet with the accompanying letter that Washington County approves
basically the program, but not necessarily any fiscal committment on the part of the C
Remarks:
Mr. Jones stated that he has been hearing remarks and reading remarks, that when this
money comes into the County, it comes under the Chairman's name. Mr. Jones stated
that when these checks come in, they don't come in and say "Michael Flynn, Esquire."
Mr. Flynn stated that they certainly don't.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated May 14, 1975, from Paul M.
Petro, regarding the Governor's Justice Commission, and the re -application for the funds
for the position for a full time assistant. district attorney. Chief Clerk stated that the
new proposal calls for the same gross salary for the full time assistant district attorney
at $20, 000 per year. Chief Clerk stated that it now calls for a State contribution of
$556. 00; a County contribution of $9, 444.00; and federal funds of $10, 000. Chief Clerk
stated that this basically increases the County's contribution to this program in the amount
of approximately $2, 000 a year.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso questioned how long the County continues to participate as our share keeps
climbing and their share keeps decreasing.
Mrp Jones stated that everything we go into with the state always starts with them paying
the whole thing, and then they start cutting us back.
Mr. Paluso stated that he thought the Board should proceed with this now under the
circumstances, and that in next year's budget, these things should be seriously considered.
Mr. Paluso stated that we should not continue to participate in free money that keeps
decreasing and costing us more.
Mr. Jones asked if we have money in the budget for this. Chief Clerk stated that it can
be made available.
Chairman stated that eventually the County will end up paying the whole freight, and we
can't afford it.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board accept the
above application with reservation for one more year.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following On -The -Job Training Contracts: Paul Barrett with Stop NI Go of Washington,
Pa., and Ralph Holman with Bilko Equipment of Richeyville, Pa. Chief Clerk stated
that these contracts have been approved by the Bureau of Employment Security.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
On -The -Job Training Contracts as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that at the last meeting, the Board authorized John Felice
and Associates to file an exception to the order of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations
Board, in connection with the Child Welfare Services and the Central Washington County
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Clinic. Chief Clerk stated that this has been done.
Solicitor:
County Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board an agreement with Bell Tel
of Pennsylvania regarding the relocation of their lines in Cross Creek Park. Mr. G
stated that the agreement is in good form and that the County is bearing the cost.
Mr. Gilmore further stated that the agreement is nothing other than they will do the. work
and we will pay for it, and it will protect us from any liability on account of their actions
Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board execute the agreement.
Remarks:
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Chief Clerk stated that on Site 659, the cost is $15, 225; and on Site 661, the cost is
$17, 045. Chief Clerk stated that this comes out of the Capital Reserve Account for the
Cross Creek Watershed Program. Chief Clerk stated that this is part of the 1974 Bond
Issue Account.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
agreement with Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania as per above upon recommendation of
Solicitor Gilmore.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Washington County Real Estate Office)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the deeds executed for
the following described properties to the following persons listed below for the sum or
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price set opposite the same under and by virtue of the action of this Board taken
May 15, 1975, as recorded in Minute No. 167 and the Decree of the Court of Common
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Pleas dated May 5, 1975, the said deeds to be delivered to the purchasers named herein
upon payment of the consideration recorded therein together with the costs of proceedings
and that the Board of Commissioners be and are hereby authorized to execute the said
deeds as and for the County of Washington and Michael R. Flynn is hereby constituted and
appointed attorney in fact to acknowledge the said deeds before any person authorized to
take acknowledgements:
TERM
364, March T, 1975 A.D.
Neel, Harvey K. and
Shirley P.
Box 516, R. D. # 6
Washington, PA 15301
365, March T, 1975 A.D. Porterfield, James L.
and Agnes Lemonovich
R. D. # 1, Box 33
Coal Center, PA 15423
366, March T, 1975 A. D.
368, March T, 1975 A.D.
Pergola, Ronald G.
and Roberta M.
708 4th Street
North Charleroi, PA
15022
Grubbs, Herbert
R. D. # 1, Box 25
Burgettstown, PA 15021
DISTRICT & DESC. PRICE
A A/fA UPT .T .
(PO)Washington County 800.00
(FO) Varner, Willis G.
and Ruth, et al
c/o N.A. & Catherine Miller
2 Int. of 4.761 Acre
of Surface, DB 1292
Page 671 (2-4-6-1)
CALIFORNIA
(PO)Washington
County
(FO)Colvin,
Wilbur
A -Lot
11,
DB
1245-517
B-Lot
12,
DB
1245-513
C- Lot
13,
DB
1245-509
D- Lot
14,
DB
1245-505
E- Lot
15,
DB
1245-561
F- Lot
16,
DB
1245-501
G- Lot
17,
DB
1245-497
H- Lot
18,
DB
1245-493
I - Lot
19,
DB
1245 -489
CARROLL
(PO)Washington County
(FO)Pitzer, Thomas & Doris
Lot 37
DB 1292, Page 679
(13-12-397)
500.00
125.00
CECIL
(PO)Washington County 75.00
(FO)Cole, Ned
1 z Sty Fr Hse
Lot 27, DB 1494, Pg. 17
(14-1-107)
367, March T, 1975 A.D. Gribbs, Herbert (PO)Washington County 75.00
R. D. # 1, Box 25 (FO)McGee, George
Burgettstown, PA 15021 Shanty,
Lot, Adj. to Henry Prinez
DB 1246, Page 94
CENTERVILLE
369, March T, 1975 A.D. Nitschke, Richard H. E. (PO)Washington County 110.00
847 Old Nat'l. Pike - W (FO)Bush, Joseph R. and
Brownsville, PA 15417 Jean L.
Lot 157, Denbo Heights
DB 1245, Page 973
(15-26-4)
374, March T, 1975 A.D. Nitschke, Richard H.E. (PO)Washington County 150.00
847 Old Nat'l. Pike - W (FO)Maichok, Mike
Brownsville, PA 15417 Lot 265-266
DB 1245, Page 1017
(15-26-42)
73, March T, 1975 A. D. Nitschke, Richard H. E. (PO)Washington County 455.00
847 Old Nat'l. Pike - W (FO) Marinez, Cora
Brownsville, PA 15417 Lot 129-130
Denbo Heights Plan
DB 1260, Page 315
(15-25-86-87)
4-LO MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
TERM
372, March T, 1975 A.D.
370, March T, 1975 A.D.
371, March T, 1975 A.D.
375, March T, 1975 A.D.
376, March T, 1975 A.D.
381, March T, 1975 A.D.
378, March T, 1975 A.D.
379, March T, 1975 A.D.
380, March T, 1975 A.D.
BIDDER
Koval, Robert, and
Kathy, his, wife
123 Broad Street
Brownsville, PA 15417
Bost, Berl
19 Moyer Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
Bost, Berl
19 Moyer Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
Evans, John R. and
Eva Jane
420 B -Abbeyville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 16228
Crowe, Eleanor
R. D. # 1, Box 310
Avella, PA 15312
Nitschke, Richard H.E.
847 Old Nat'l. Pike -W
Brownsville, PA 15417
Nitschke, Richard H.E.
847 Old Nat'l. Pike -W
Brownsville, PA 15417
Nitschke, Richard H.E.
847 Old Nat'l. Pike-W
Brownsville, PA 15317
Nitschke, Richard H.E.
847 Old Nat'l. Pike -W
Brownsville, PA 15417
CENTERVILLE PRI(
(PO)Washington County 550.
(FO)Medved, Dominick & Mary
Lots 328 and 329
Denbo Heights
DB 1260-311
(15-25-356)
(PO)Washington County 150.0
(FO)Selestow, Annie
Lots 25, 26, 27 & 28
DB 1246, Page 42
(15-33-85 to 88)
(PO)Washington County 125.0
(FO)Selestow, Annie
One Sty Fr Gar
Lot 32
DB 1353, Page 526
EAST BETHLEHEM
(PO)Washington County 1,200.0
(FO)Crawford, Wilbur & Rose
Lots 9, 10 Blk 12
2 Sty Fr Hse
DB 1494, Page 73
(26-9-93)
JEFFERSON
(PO)Washington County 75.
(FO)Jefferson Coal & Coke Co.
Lot 22
DB 1246, Page 114
(38-16-29)
MARIANNA
(PO)Washington County
(FO)Billingsley, Sherman
Lots 734, 735, 736
and 737 (0.789)
DB 1146, Page 188
(PO)Washington County
(FO)Bukowski, Michael
and Phoebe
Conc. Blk Fdn.
Lot 537, 0.184 acre
DB 1246, Page 146
150.0
140.0
(PO)Washington County 220.0
(FO)Majewski, Henry & Helen
2 Sty Br Hse
Lot 417
DB 1292, Page 615
(40-11-68)
(PO)Washington County 65.
(FO)Marshall, Thomas
Lot 610 (.226 acre)
DB 1332, Page 230
(40-17-27)
382, March T, 1975 A.D. S.A.Y. , Inc. , (PO)Washington County 100.0
c/o David J. Losko, Pres. (FO)Sousa, Betty and John, Jr.
327 Pitt Road 2 Sty Br Hse
Brownsville, PA 15417 Lot 808
DB 1494. Page 97
(40-17-4)
MONONGAHELA 1st WARD
383, March T, 1975 A. D. City of Monongahela (PO)Washington County 75.0(
449 W. Main St. (FO)McFarland,S Edna R.
Monongahela, PA 15063 1 Page °3t$s 10 and 1
(42-37-9�
1
1
1
MINUTE BOOK 49
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MI MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
1
TERM
BIDDER
DISTRICT & DESC. PRICE
MONONGAHELA 1st WARD
384, March T, 1975 A. D.
City of Monongahela
(PO)Washington County 75.00
449 W. Main St.
(FO)Mason, Ella Mae
Monongahela, PA 15063
1 Sty Conc. Blk Hse-shed
Lots 6 - 7
DB 1245, Page 541
(42-37-6)
MT. PLEASANT
385, March T, 1975 A. D.
Petricca, Eugene
(PO)Washington County 4,100.00
and Ruth C.
(FO)Dinsmore, William Me.
R. D. # 2
Est. and Heirs
260 Acres of Coal,
a Mile off Hickory on
Route 28, Being:
1 /6 Int. of W.C. Dinsmore
1 /6 Int. of John C. Dinsmore
1 /6 Int. of Margaret Glass
1 /6 Int. of R.M. Dinsmore
NORTH BETHLEHEM
386, March T, 1975 A.D.
Gido, John
(PO)Washington County 240.00
101 Marble Drive
(FO)Johnson, McClelland
Bridgeville, PA 15017
and Maxine
1 Sty Br Hse
Lot 43
DB 1353, Page 570
(49-4-85)
Roll Call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore stated that the final item is an agreement between the County
and Mr. Ralph Ogden for the performance of the duties of Resident Inspector on the
Extended Care Facility. Mr. Gilmore stated that the terms of the conditions basically
were made up by the architects. Mr. Gilmore stated that the only thing that remains
blank on the contract is the manner in which the Board wants to pay him; whether it be
monthly, quarterly, or in a lump sum. Mr. Gilmore recommended that the Board execute
the agreement.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso recommended that Mr. Ogden be paid on a monthly basis.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute the
agreement with Mr. Ralph Ogden with the recommendation that he be paid on a monthly
basis.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
J. 1975
CHIEF CLERK