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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. 170
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., June 5, 1975
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session with the following membe
being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also being present: Chief
Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Crouse; County Solicitor
Gilmore; Mr. John Cadez of Engelhardt and Power Associates; John Drake of the Wash-
ington Area Senior Citizens Center; Joe Judish; Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter;
John Woodward; Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters and Jay Mitchell of
WJPA Radio.
Meeting called to order and roll call taken:
Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 169, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 169 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
A. Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of Governments)
Chief Clerk referred to an invoice from the Mid -Monongahela Valley Council of
overnments for the dues for the fiscal year 1975-1976. Chief Clerk stated that in order
to meet the dues for the 1974-1975 period, it was necessary to make a budgetary transfer.
Clerk then recommended that this be placed into the budget file for 1976 because it
ould be a little difficult at the present time to figure another reallocation to handle this
t this particular time.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the invoice from the Mid-
onongahela Valley Council of Governments be placed into the budget file for 1976 as per
ve.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(B. Community Development Fund)
Concerning the Community Development Applications, Chief Clerk stated that a
stion has been raised by the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding
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the reviews that were necessary on the overall application. Chief Clerk stated that they
have complained that they did not have the Pennsylvania State Clearinghouse reviews and
also the reviews by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. Chief
Clerk then stated that this was determined by Mr. Bourke of the Redevelopment Authority
to be in error, and they have cleared the matter completely with Mr. Costello, the
Deputy Area Director of the Department of HUD. Chief Clerk stated that the Pennsylvani
Clearinghouse did have the copies and the SPRPC had, reviewed the matter; but they had
stated that it did not require a full review process, so they reviewed it without the
benefit of a public hearing and approved it. Chief Clerk then read the following letter
which is to be directed to Mr. Costello and signed by the Chairman and Solicitor of the
Board of County Commissioners:
Dear Mr. Costello:
Roland H. Bourke, � Jr?, Executive Director of the Washington County
Community Development Agency has contacted the Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners and the County Solicitor regarding
your letter of May 20, 1975.
The County Community Development Agency is administering our
Urban County Program as well as the Community Development
Programs for a number of communities in Washington County.
As Executive Director of the Community Development Agency,
Roland H. Bourke, Jr., was listed as the contact person for the
Urban County Application in our submission to both the State and
Regional Clearinghouses. Although the Community Development
Agency did not receive any correspondence from the Clearing-
houses, the County, prior to the submission of our Urban County
Application to HUD, received written confirmation from the State
Clearinghouse and verbal assurance from the Regional Clearing-
house that there were no negative findings relative to our
Application. It was on this basis that the County Solicitor gave
his assurances and certifications relative to the Clearinghous
review.
We trust that this letter, along with the letter of this same date
from Roland H. Bourke, Jr., will satisfactorily resolve the issues
you have raised. Should you desire any additional information
or further explanation, please contact the Washington County
Community Development Agency.
Your continuing interest in the development of Washington County
is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
/ s / David L. Gilmore, Solicitor
emarks :
an noted that there has been a lack of correspondence on their part.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the
an and the County Solicitor to execute the letter as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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(C. Loan to Sinking Fund Account)
Chief Clerk then stated for the record that the amount of the temporary loan
to the Sinking Fund Account from the General Fund was in the amount of $109, 786.82.
Chairman then read for the record an excerpt from the meeting of May 22, 197q,
regarding the loan to the Sinking Fund Account. Chairman stated that the record will
that the Board did loan to the Sinking Fund Account the sum of $109, 786. 82, and at the
meeting of the Sinking Fund Commission, it was agreed that once the Treasurer has
accumulated that amount of money, he will notify the Chairman of the Sinking Fund Com-
mission, who will call a special meeting so that the General Fund can be reimbursed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board acknowledge
the loan of $109, 786. 82 to the Sinking Fund Account with, the proviso that it will be paid
immediately upon receipt of the tax money as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. # 657530 - General Fund
Principle
Interest
TOTAL
$500, 000. 00
$ 187.50
$500, 187. 50
(2) Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Services - month of
January 1975 - ck. #61-525992 - $6, 237. 53
(3) Mon Valley Health & Welfare Council, Inc. - for Senior
Citizens - April reimbursement - ck. #691 - $1, 308. 64
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration
and approval:
(1) Washington -Greene County Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Program - for the quarter of January 1, 1975 - March 31,
1975 - $32.356.77
(2) William G. Johnston Co. - Election Sets - $2, 910. 00
(3) William G. Johnston Co. - Absentee Balloting Supplies
and Shipping Expense - 1975 Primary - $221.30
(4) Observer -Reporter - General Revenue Sharing Planned Use
Report - $32.19
(5) Ram Construction Company - Extended Care Facility
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(6) Earl Riggle - Delivering Ballot Boxes and Supplies
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Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills -be
approved for payment.
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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 29, 1975, from Miss Jane A.
Scrip, Social Worker I, Child Welfare Services. Said letter referred to a previous letter
written on May 2, 1975, informing the Board of her termination of employment, effective
June 13, 1975. Regarding vacation days, Miss Scrip stated that she will have five (5)
remaining vacation days prior to her termination date; and, therefore, prefers that the C
financially reimburse her for these vacation days, rather thati electing to take time off.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that the only thing necessary, would be to adjust her termination date.
( Phillip Angelo of the Daily Notes entered the meeting.)
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter dated May 28, 1975, from
Cole -Layer -Trumble Company, regarding their existing Data Processing Contract with
Washington County. Said letter stated that Paragraph 8 of that contract, "COMPENSATION
AND PERIOD OF CONTRACT," requires that the County furnish 60 day written notice to
Cole -Layer -T rumble Company of intent to cancel. Said letter further stated the since
have not received notice as of May 28, 1975, they are assuming the contract is automatica
renewed on July 1, 1975, in accordance with Paragraph 8.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
renewal of the Data Processing Contract with Cole -Layer -Trumble Company as per above.
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 approval an IBM Service
Agreement for a typewriter in the Commissioners' Office.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve said
maintenance agreement with IBM as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk next informed the Board of a letter dated May 28, 1975, from The
United Way of Central Washington County which stated that the fourth United Way Health-O-
ama for Washington County will be held at the Washington Mall June 19-21. Said letter
equested a contribution to help defray the operating expenses. Enclosed with the letter
-ere notices pertaining to the forthcoming Health-O-Rama which were to be posted in the
ourt House and other County facilities.
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Chairman stated that in the budget, money has been appropriated for this purpose. Chair-
man also stated that the posters have already been posted.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board appropriate
$2, 000. 00 to the United Way of Central Washington County as per above.
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 28, 1975, from Timothy
Harrison, which was addressed to all magistrates, police departments, Child Welfare
Services and Catholic Social Services of Washington County. Said letter stated that as of
June 2, 1975, any youths admitted to the Juvenile Detention Home must be taken first to
the nurses station at the Washington County Home for Men. Said letter stated that the
nurse on duty will complete a medical examination of the youth and fill in the appropriate
portion of the admission form. Said form will then be given to the transporting officer
to be delivered to the Washington County Juvenile Detention Home with the youth.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that this is to comply with one of the provisions of the Juvenile Act.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated May 29, 1975, from the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., regarding an
additional staff member in order to comply with the recommendation of the Department of
Public Welfare in regard to their Day Care Program. Said letter requested that the
County Commissioners assist them in whatever way possible, possibly through the Office
of Manpower. Said letter further stated that they are looking for an individual to spend
half of her working day in the capacity of a pre-school teacher's aide; the second part of
the day would entail familiarization with their contributor files with their categorization,
their updating and the consequent reorganization of this file. Said letter stated that the
starting salary would be commensurate with previous experience; however, they would be
talking in an area of minimum wage.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that we will follow through with this.
Chief Clerk then stated that we have followed through with setting up a meeting
with the Board of County Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Society at the
request of Mr. Frank C. Carroll. Chief Clerk stated that this meeting has been arranged
for Tuesday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. , in the Public Meeting Room.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum from Charles A. Crouse,
concerning the Election processes. Said memo stated that a complaint has been registerec
by the Judge of Elections in Washington 2-2 concerning the amount of compensation for
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the Election Officers on her Board. Said letter stated that although numerous efforts were
made to secure the services of a fifth clerk for their full contingent of Election Officers,
these efforts were unsuccessful. As a result, the Judge reported that the work of five
was completed by four members of their Board. The Judge then requested that the Board
of Commissioners act favorably upon the payment of an additional $21.00 compensation to
be divided equally between the remaining members of their Election Board in that they,
in fact, performed the work which would have been done by the fifth member.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that legally we are not allowed to do this. Chairman stated that we
should acknowledge their request and notify them that this is a statutory requirement, and
is not a matter for the Board to decide.
Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Crouse will direct a reply to the Judge of Elections.
Chief Clerk stated that the next item involves the reimbursements to Counties
for Court and related costs; and at the direction of the Board, he has directed the foll
letter:
Dear Governor Shapp:
We note with serious alarm and concern that your budget for fiscal
1975-76 proposes that this allocation be cut from $24 million in
fiscal 1974-75 to $10 million for this new budget.
This is a very critical budgetary matter with Washington County,
and we are sure all of our counties share the same concern.
We implore you to re-evaluate this matter; and hopefully, you can
recommend restoring this account to its previous level.
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With kind personal regards.
Very truly yours,
/ s / F. D. Whalen
Chief Clerk stated that the following letter was sent to Senators Murphy and Ross, and
Representatives Brunner, Stout, DeMedio and Fischer:
We have been informed that the proposed administration budget for
the above has been cut from $24 million in 1974-5 fiscal year to
$10 million for fiscal 1975-6, and there appears to be no logical
explanation for this tremendous budgetary reduction.
The Board of County Commissioners have directed me to vigorously
protest this unwarranted reduction and to forcefully inform you that
such action will seriously disrupt our already tight budgetary position.
We therefore request your full consideration in restoring this budget
item to the 1974-5 level.
May we have your comments.
Very truly yours,
/ s / F. D. Whalen
remarks:
Zr. Paluso stated that the 15-month budget was reduced; it was $10 million. Mr. Paluso
tated that the new proposed 12-month budget has been raised to $14 million.
Jerry Kolanic of WWVA Radio entered the meeting.)
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Mr. Paluso stated that the 12-month proposal contains $14 million, instead of the
$10 million for the 15-month original proposal.
Chairman asked the Chief Clerk what we received in the fiscal year 1974-75. Chief
Clerk stated that we received $294, 000.
Chairman then asked the Chief Clerk what we anticipated for fiscal year 1975. Chief Cle�k
stated that we anticipated $275, 000.
Chairman then asked, based on the proposal of the Governor, what would that reduce the
$275, 000 to. Chief Clerk stated that roughly we are down to $125, 000, if we go to
$10 million.
(Further discussion was held.)
Mr.
Paluso stated that this
is one of the points we should be taking the State to task for.
Mr.
Paluso stated that their
budget year is six months into our budget year; any changes
they
make
drastically effect
us and we have no recourse to adjust. Mr. Paluso stated
that
either
we have to go on
the same fiscal year as the State or they have to make
allowances
for our fiscal year when they pass the budget. Mr. Paluso suggested that
this
be put
on the agenda of
the State Association of County Commissioners.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a telegram from Congressman Thomas E.
Morgan which announced that "Plantation Plenty" in Independence Township has been
entered in the National Register of Historic Places.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a second- telegram from Congressman
Morgan announcing that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved
the Community Development Block Grant Application of three Mon Valley communities.
$392, 000 to the Borough of Donora for the acquisition of blighted properties in the Fourth
Street Areas, purchase of land for a new fire station and Senior Citizens Center, and for
recreation improvements; $30, 000 to the Borough of Charleroi for demolition of a vacant
school building for a new housing site; and $467, 500 plus $22, 500 previously submitted
to the City of Monongahela for acquisition and demolition of substandard units and rehab-
ilitation and replacement of storm sewers.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from John R. Fantini, Personnel
Director, to attend a Civil Service Seminar in Philadelphia for five days beginning
June 23, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that this seminar concerns job analysis and classifi-
cation for local governments.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that John R. Fantini, Personnel
Director, be permitted to attend the Civil Service Seminar beginning June 23, 1975, 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 request from Mr. Showalter,
Administrator of the Women's Home, for he and Charles Crouse to attend the spring
meeting of the American College of Nursing Home Administrators at the Sheraton Harris-
burg Inn, 6n June 18, 1975.
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Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Showalter and Charles
Crouse be permitted to attend the spring meeting of the American College of Nursing
Home Administrators as per above.
Roll Call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then acknowledged receipt of revised regulations relating to the
Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Chief Clerk then acknowledged receipt of regulations from Mrs. Anna Belle
Calloway, Deputy Secretary for the Western Region of the Pennsylvania Department of
Public Welfare, on the Affirmative Action Plan.
Chief Clerk next informed the Board of an information bulletin dated May 30,
1975, from Peter S. Pennington, Deputy Executive Director of the Governor's Council
on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, regarding funding sources.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 2, 1975, from The
Gateway Engineers, Inc., which was in reference to their request of January 31, 1975,
where they asked for comments on the proposed Sanitary Landfill., of M. C. Arnoni
Company. Said letter stated that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Environmental Resources of Solid Waste Management has requested that they check with
Washington County to determine whether or not our position on this project remains as
stated previously.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that the background on this was that they made an application for
sanitary landfill in Union Township, and on February 14, 1972, the entire Board of Count
Commissioners met with Union Township Board of Supervisors and thoroughly explored
this matter. Chief Clerk stated that the results of the meeting were that Union Township
Ordinance No. 18, enacted on January 4, 1960, together with No. 5123 In Equity in the
Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, were controlling factors as far as the
Township is concerned. Also, it could not be determined by the Board of County Com-
missioners that the area involved was wholly an abandoned strip mine area. In view of
the foregoing, the Board of County Commissioners respectfully refused the request at that
time.
Mr. Paluso stated that our, position was based on the local government decision - if they
don't have objections, we don't have any. If they did object, it was not our position to
take any action that might cause the landfill to be created in their municipality. Mr. Pal so
stated that our reply should bring the fact out that the local municipality is the govern-
ment, and if they're not desirous of such a thing, we're not going to say it should be.
Mr. Flynn stated that our position is the same.
Mr. Paluso stated that we won't say OK unless the local government approves it. Mr. Fl nn
stated that we would be absolutely foolish to do otherwise.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board notify The
Gateway Engineers, Inc., that Washington County's position remains the same as stated
in 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 3, 1975, from Miss
Abel, Child Welfare Services, which stated that Dale V. Watson, Caseworker, will be
receiving a salary increase effective June 2, 1975. Said letter stated that Mr. Watson
will be granted an increment from an annual salary of $9, 604. 00 to $10, 054. 00; said
increment is based on his Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County Com-
missioners.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of an Order from the Courts stating that
Darrell Kuntz has been appointed as a replacement for Richard Shellogg as Tipstaff for
the President Judge.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of acknowledgement from Pittsburgh National
Bank that they did receive the sum of $248, 122. 50 representing payment due on June 1,
1975, for principal and interest on the Bond Fund Account.
Remarks:
Chairman suggested that this be referred to the Sinking Fund Commission for their
record.
New Business:
Chief Clerk stated that the Court House will be closed from 4:30 p.m., Friday,
June 13, 1975, until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 1975, in observance of Flag Day.
Chief Clerk then requested that the Board appoint Charles A. Crouse as
Acting Chief Clerk during his absence from June 9 - 16, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Charles A. Crouse be
appointed as Acting Chief Clerk during the period of June 9 - 16, 1975, as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Washington County Planning
Commission which stated that Dr. George Roadman, President of California State College,
has resigned from the Washington County Planning Commission. Dr. Roadman stated that
budget, retrenchment and other pressures at CSC will prohibit him from attending the
meetings on a regular basis. Said letter also stated that the Planning Commission has
unanimously agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that Michael
Myshin be appointed, to fill -.the vacla-ncy, made by Dr. Roadman's resignation. Mr. Myshin'
term, if approved by the Board, would expire in December, 1979, since Dr. Roadman
was recently appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve a four year term.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Mr. Michael Myshin be
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appointed to fill the vacancy on the Washington County Planning Commission as per above.
Roll call vote taken:_
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
Liquid Fuels Allocation to the municipalities for 1975. Chief Clerk stated that this is
based on the State's allocation on the basis on mileage and population. Chief Clerk
stated that the amount involved is approximately $75, 000.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
Liquid Fuels Allocation to the municipalities as per above.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor -Gilmore presented various tax deeds to the Board for their
signatures. Mr. Gilmore stated that the deeds were previously approved by the Board.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute said
tax deeds as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore stated that pursuant to the Board's instructions, he got in
touch with Mr. McIlvaine, who is the attorney for Stanley Brovey, Andrew Dezack, and
Blanche Coleman, claimants against the County on wage disputes. Mr. Gilmore stated
that the amount that Mr. McIlvaine related to him that they are ready to settle for are
as follows: Brovey - $8, 491. 50; Dezack - $1, 175. 04; and Coleman - $465. 53. Mr.
stated that their total claim is that they should be reinstated up to the present time.
Solicitor Gilmore further stated that they requested upon the settlement, the checks would
be handled in the form of wages, i.e., retirement fund, social security, etc.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso stated that he didn't think we could do that. Mr. Palus&, stated that this would
be acknowledging that they were employees of the County Commissioners.
Mr. Gilmore stated that they should be paid in a lump sum.
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Mr. Flynn stated that if his understanding is correct, at the last meeting, the Board
authorized, in view of the fact that a suit was filed against the Commissioners, Mr. Gilmo e
to arrive at a negotiable settlement, in so far as the suit was concerned.
Mr. Flynn then asked Mr. Gilmore if his recommendation was that the Board pay the
agreed amount period. Mr. Gilmore stated that it was. Mr. Gilmore recommended that
the Board pay the gross settlement figure, not as a payroll type payment.
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(Discussion was held.)
Mr. Paluso suggested that the Board direct the Solicitor to propose the lump sum paymer.
of .the claim as stated, if agreeable with the claimants.
Mr. Flynn stated that this check will be paid as a .final settlement of the claims filed
against the County.
Mr. Paluso stated that this will authorize NMr: 0ilmore to propose what the -.Board has
discussed; if it's agreeable - submit the vouchers.
Mr. Paluso stated that Mr. Gilmore will be authorized to make a settlement with the
proviso that it's not a payroll type settlement.
(Further discussion was held.)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board adopt the
settlement of the claimants in the amounts specified with the understanding that it is not
a payroll type settlement, upon the advice of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board of a request from the National Guard Units
in Washington for their annual appropriation. Mr. Gilmore stated that the question has
come up about how much we can give. Mr. Gilmore stated that there are several units
operating out of the same installation; and the question is whether we can give several
payments, or are we limited to one payment. Mr. Gilmore stated that the code provides
$750 if you don't have horses and $1500 if you do. Mr. Gilmore stated that this is an
old law and essentially means that if you have vehicles, you get more. Mr. Gilmore
further stated that as long as they are separate units, the � mere fact that they are
operating out
of one
installation does not mean that we are
restricted
to one payment.
Mr. Gilmore
stated
that Administrative Assistant Fetcko is
finding out
just how many
units they have. Mr. Gilmore stated that he thinks that we can give as many payments
as there are units, depending on what type of unit it is - whether is is $750 or $1500
appropriation.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that we should defer action on this until we can get the information from
the National Guard.
(Tax Refunds)
Solicitor Gilmore presented the following four (4) tax refunds to the Board for
their consideration and approval:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office
be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over-
payment of real estate or personal property taxes:
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(1) Joseph & Catherine Fillingham (1975 County Tax)
R. D. # 1, Box 29B
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield--Deed Book Reference: 0994--309 & 313
District Number: 320--Section Number: 8--Parcel Number: 13 & 119-1
Amount: $71.49
(2) Irwin Weiss (1975 County Tax)
1326 Lincoln Way
White Oak, PA 15131
District: Donora--Deed Book Reference: 0674-0493
District Number: 240--Section Number: 18--Parcel Number: 66
Amount: $36.46
(3) Julia Csicsila (1974 County Tax)
Box 607
West Brownsville, PA 15417
District: West Brownsville Annex --Deed Book Reference: 0074-0244
District Number: 675--Section Number: 16--Parcel Number: 52-53
Amount: $22.23
(4) West Pike Grange 1928, c/o Marie Sprowls, Sec. (1975 County Tax)
R. D. # 1
Coal Center, PA 15423
District: West Pike Run --Deed Book Reference: 1025-0378
District Number: 700--Section Number: 4--Parcel Number: 59
Amount: $7.13
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
June 5.
. 1975
ACTING CHIEF CLERK sh