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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. 171
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., June 19, 1975
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Paluso and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner
Jones. Also being present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative
Assistant Fetcko; Solicitor Gilmore; Court Administrator Posner; Michael Stefan of the
Washington County Housing Authority; John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power Associates;
Rev. Alex Wilson; Michael Lackovoich and John Paterra, students of California State College;
Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson of The Observer -Reporter;
Earl Bugaile of WKEG; and Jay Mitchell of WJPA.
Meeting called to order and roll call taken:
Mr. Jones - Absent; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 170, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 170 be approved
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business: Mr. Michael G. Stefan, Executive Director
Washington County Housing Authority
Mr. Michael G. Stefan stated in his presentation that the Washington County
Housing Authority is in the process of applying for 100 units of existing housing under the
Section 8 Leased Housing Program. Mr. Stefan stated that these 100 units will be scattered
through the County, and broken down into the five communities - Charleroi, Canonsburg,
Donora, Monongahela and Washington, but will not be limited to these five communities.
Mr. Stefan further explained that these units will be existing housing and they will not be new
construction or a major rehabilitation program. Mr. Stefan added that the Housing Authority
and HUD felt that these units are needed to help supplement rents that are now paid by many
residents of our County who can not afford their present place of residence. Mr. Stefan then
stated that according to HUD Regulations, a letter of comment and approval of this plan from
the local governing body is required, and therefore, Mr. Stefan requested that the Board
of Commissioners forward their written comments and approval relevant to the determination
of this program.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the Chief Clerk be instructed
to make the appropriate written comments in a letter for use by the Washington County Housing
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Authority in the process of applying for 100 units of existing housing as per above.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn asked Mr. Stefan if this comes under the Community Development Act of 1974 and
NIr. Stefan replied that it does. Mr. Flynn also asked if this is in conflict with the program
being undertaken by the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, and Mr. Stefan replied
that it is not.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Concerning the reimbursement of court related costs, Mr. Whalen stated that we
had followed through with this matter and as of now, we don't know the final outcome of the
budget that was passed. - Mr. Whalen stated that our legislators and senators have
assured us that the $24 million has been restored to that account. Mr. Whalen added that in
final analysis, we are not sure yet whether it was the entire $24 million, but that it has been
acted upon.
Concerning the Nation Guard allocations, Mr. Whalen read a memorandum
received by Mr. Charles Crouse from Mr. Jospeh Fetcko dated June 11, 1975. Mr. Fetcko
informed Mr. Crouse that he had contact the National Guard at the Goodridge Armory per the
Commissioners request for an explanation of the specific units located in Washington County.
Discussion was held.
NIr. Flynn suggested that the Board continue to table this matter if there were no objections.
Mr. Paluso stated that due to the financial situation, consideration should -be given to table
this matter until the 1976 budget.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C. D. #7988
cks. #64090 and 34743 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund
Principle $150, 000. 00
Interest $ 700.68
TOTAL $150, 700. 68
(2) Commonwealth of Pa. - State Council of Civil Defense Personnel
and Administrative Reimbursement - ck. #49-526937
$2, 530. 39
(3) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck_#657609 - General Fund
Principle $650, 000. 00
Interest $ 243.75
TOTAL $650, 243. 75
(4) Commonwealth of Pa. - Child Welfare Foster Home and Institutional
Care Payment - ck. #50-531726 - $3, 685. 56
(5) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C. D. #8000
cks. #64354 and 34799 - Fiscal Asrs,istance Trust Fund Acct,
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Principle $400, 000. 00
Interest $ 1,868.49
TOTAL $401, 86 8. 49
(6) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C. D. #7999
cks. #64353 and 34798 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Acct.
Principle $325, 000. 00
Interest $ 1,518.18
TOTAL $326, 518.18
(7) Commonwealth of Pa. - for M.A. A. audit adjustment
ck. #43-0926019 - $165.090. 04
(8) Equibank - Redemption of C. D. #22891 - ck. #972276
Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Acct.
Principle $1, 492, 000. 00
Interest $ 6,993.75
TOTAL $1,498, 993. 75
(9) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. #657685 - General Fund
Principle $700, 000. 00
Interest $ 350.00
TOTAL $700, 350. 00
(10) Harry M. Harvey - $330. 00 - Washington County's share of
rentals at Arden Downs for January 1975 thru June 1975
(Bills)
The following bills were presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval:
(1) City of Washington - $315. 00 - County Share of Pigeon'
Control Program
(2) William G. Johnston Co. - $182.20 - Election Supplies
(3) Cole -Layer -Trumble - $9, 722. 33 - date processing services
(4) John M. Felice A ssobiates, Inc. - $2, 240. 83 - for professional
services rendered
(5) Bryan Steam Corporation - $1, 512. 92 - emergency repair
(6)
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Requests for Public Libraries - $12, 650. 00
Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - $4, 892. 93
(8) Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency
Budget request - $6, 175. 00
Remarks:
Concerning the bill -from Bryan Steam Corporation, Mr. Whalen stated that this was for tubes
for the boiler at the Men's Home and was $12. 92 over the bid amount. Mr. Whalen added
that this was an emergency and definitely needed to be repaired.
Mr. Paluso suggested that the Board take action on all bills with the exception of the bill from
Bryan Steam Corporation. He asked that Mr. Gilmore give further clarification on this bill
before proceeding to taken action on it.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bills be approved
for payment with the exception of the bill from Bryan Steam Corporation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Remarks:
Mr. Gilmore further elaborated on the bill in question and stated that this was definitely a
emergency situation, but at the time no one thought that it would run into that amount of money.
Therefore, it was not brought to a meeting. Mr. Gilmore added that from his review of the
work that was done, he did not think it needed to be an item for bid pursuant to the statue of
required bidding because it was a repair type situationi.- Mr. Gilmore also stated that even
though there were new things put in, it was still a general repair.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve payment
of the bill from Bryan Steam Corporation, in that this was a general maintenance repair item
and not an item for bid.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 3, 1975 from Jetcraft, Inc. and directed to
Commissioner Paluso. Said letter notified the County of Washington that Jetcraft had filed
an application service form for Aviation Services with the Federal Communications Commis
to renew their Unicom License.
Chief Clerk read a letter from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. dated May 22,
1975 concerning damage to a 2" service line serving the Washington County Home for Aged Men
by Kosky Brothers while doing excavating work for Steel-Bilt Construction Co. on May 15.
Said letter stated that this 2" service line is the property of Washington County and in the past
Columbia Gas has provided maintenance work on this line as a convenience to the County on a
charge basis. Said letter enclosed a bill for $193. 64 to replace and lower a 30' section of
service line which was damaged by Kosky Brothers and required lowering to accommodate
grading for the parking lot.
Discussion was held.
It was felt by the Board the the bill should be directed to the contractor, Kosky Brothers, who
damaged the line, and that they should be insured for this type of situation. Mr. Flynn then
suggested that Columbia Gas should be notified that the responsibility lies between the
corporation and the contractor, and not the County.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 5, 1975 from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc.
regarding the Extended Care Facility, and directed to McAnallen Brothers, Inc. Said letter
advised that the initial Job Conference for the referenced project will be held Wednesday,
June 11, 1975, at 1Q-30 a. m. at the job .site. Mr. Whalen stated that there will be minutes
taken at each Job Conference and will be forwarded to the Commissioners at a later date.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated May 21, 1975 from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation and directed to Mr. Gerald Esposito, Director of
Emergency Medical Services. Attached to the letter was the Department of Transportation's
report of on -site evaluation pertaining to the multi county EMS Council operational in
Southwestern Pennsylvania. Said letter stated that this report reflects that much has been
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of the EMS project at the time of on -site evaluation was excellent.
Chief Clerk then read three telegrams from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan
announcing that the General Services Administration has certified the RCA Corporation of
Meadowlands to sell indefinite quantities of radio equipment and antennaes to federal agencies.
The certification will run from July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976 and could amount to $3, 900, 000 in
contracts for the Meadowlands plant. The second telegram announced that the Department of
HUD has approved the City of Washington "Community Development Block Grant" application
for $952, 000. 00. The funds will be used for acquisition, demoliton and public improvements in
blighted areas. The third telegram announced that the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare has awarded a three-month refunding grant for $17, 250 to the Washington -Greene
Community Action Agency of Washington, Pa.
Chief Clerk read two letters dated June 4, 1975 from Louise Abel of Child
Welfare Services regarding incremental salary adjustments for Jeffrey L. Dykstra, Casework
for Child Welfare Services and for Joan C. Susko, Clerk Typist. Said letter stated that
Mr. Dykstra will be receiving a slary increase effective July 1, 1975 from $10, 054. 00 to
an annual salary of $10, 523. 00. Letter also stated that Ms. Susko will be receiving a salary
increase effective July 1, 1975 from $5, 829. 00 to an annual salary of $6, 083. 00, and that both
these salary increases were based on a Performance Evaluation Report signed by the County
Commissioners.
Chief Clerk read the following memorandum dated June 12, 1975 to the Board
of Commissioners from Charles A. Crouse, Administrative Assistant:
As discussed in our agenda meeting yesterday, a problem has arisen with the
Washington County Day Care Program. Since the agenda meeting, I have re-
searched this matter more thoroughly and can offer the following information.
1. The Day Care Program was requested to modify their budgetary
request from a 12-month to a 15-month base. In the process of sub-
mitting this modification request, it was necessary to have a letter of
commitment from the Child Welfare Services Office which would
maintain our inkind contribution, i.e. one-third of Miss Jane Scrip's
casework time to be spent at the Day Care Center.*
2. As you will recall, Miss Jane Scrip has resigned leaving a
vacancy at the Child Welfare Office and, of course, preventing the
commitment of her time to the Day Care Center.
3. The possibility of assigning another Child Welfare worker to the
Day Care Center would very likely jeopardize our status with the
Department of Public Welfare in that these workers are carrying a
maximum amount of caseloads in Child Welfare activities.
4. Without a letter of commitment from the Board of Washington
County Commissioners, the entire Day Care Program could be severly
curtailed for lack of local share commitment.
I have discussed this matter with Mr. Murdock of the Day Care Program, and
he advised that a.mo•st feasible and workable solution to the problem would be
a letter of commitment on behalf of the Board of Commissioners which, in
essence, would commit and maintain the same level of inkind County resources
to the program. Such _a commitment could include a proviso that as soon as a
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suitable replacement is found for the vacant position, an appropriate amount
of time would be allocated to the Day Care Center. Until that time, an
appropriate amount of inkind cash contribution could be made from the Child
Welfare account from unexpended funds due to the vacancy created by Miss
Scrip's resignation. This solution would allow uninterrupted operation of
the Day Care Center and would not adversely affect budgetary position of
the Child Welfare account. On this basis, I would recommend that the
Board of Commissioners approve this letter of commitment and direct me
to draft the necessary correspondence in order to satisfy the commitment
to the Day Care Program.
/s/ Charles A. Crouse
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: Frankly, I don't think we have any choice because this is compulsary. The only
question in my mind is could Miss Abel appoint someone in Miss Script's place?
Mr. Whalen: She does not have the staff to do this. She would have to take them from their
regular casework duties.
Nfr. Paluso: What we were doing with these agencies is trying to get it arranged that in case
a 15-month budget was passed, but it was not. So really the whole modification request does
not make sense.because it is not a 15-month base.
Mr. Whalen: They still do not have the services of a Child Welfare person down there.
Mr. Flynn: This is a two part request. One is on a 15-month budgetary basis, and the other
is that we are required by statue to provide services. Now that Miss Script has resigned,
there is a vacancy and a need for a replacement.
Further discussion was held.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board adhere -to the
recommendation made by Mr. Crouse and notify Miss Louise Abel to proceed as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen referred to a previous matter concerning correspondence that basically
took the County to task for failure to complete the cooperation agreements on the Community
Development Block Grant Applications. Mr. Whalen then read a letter from Mr. William R.
Costello, Deputy Area Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development dated
June 3, 1975. Said letter advised the Board of Commissioners that the cooperation agreements
submitted by the Commissioners in support of our "urban county" Community Development
Block Grant Application have been accepted and approved. Letter also stated that the
agreements recognized herein are those with the third class cities in Washington County, viz. ,
Monongahela and Washington.
NIr. Whalen stated that we had received a letter dated June 2, 1975 from the
Department of Transportation regarding the Topics Program which is a companion program
for the Traffic Operations Program to Increase Capacity and Safety. Mr. Whalen stated that
this is operated in conjunction with the regular allocations to the counties. Mr. Whalen then
stated that Mr. Sember has explored this and recommends that the Board approve his further
participation in this program. Mr. Whalen added that this is a means to an end to get projects
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on the construction program that otherwise would not be included on the six or twelve year
highway program. It was pointed out that the purpose of this program is to increase the
efficiency of urban streets and roads, and that 29 municipalities within Pennsylvania have
participated in the program to date. Said letter also stated that the Topics Program is
financed 70% federal, 15% state and 15% local.
Discussion was held.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize Mr.
Sember to proceed and make application under the program with the understanding and proviso
that our 15%, will be strictly an inkind service.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 5, 1975 from Fannie S. Jefferson of the
Washington Area Senior Citizen Center, Inc. Said letter stressed the importance that an
ordinance be passed asking all boarding homes and rest homes to register with the county.
Ms. Jefferson stated in her letter that they are directing all their attention to help upgrade the
boarding and nursing homes and help the residents live under more dignified living conditions,
and urged the Commissioners to give as much assistance as possible to bring their county
to a higher level of service than the residents are now receiving.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn suggested that this matter be referred to the Solicitor.
Chief Clerk read the following letter dated June 12, 1975 from Wallover & Mitchell
Inc, regarding the Extended Care Facility for Washington County:
Dear Mr. Flynn:
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter dated May 9, 1975, from Mr. Michael
C. Kaufman, of DAK Associates, recommending an extension of time of
forty-four (44) calendar days from the original Contract completion date of
August 31, 1976 to October 14, 1976.
We are in agreement with Mr. Kaufman's recommendation that this extension
of time be granted without penalty to the building Contractors because they
have been delayed in gaining access to the site.
The delay has been caused by less than satisfactory cooperation by the Site
Preparation Contractor during the months of March and April in preparing
those certain areas of the site to receive the building.
We have reviewed the extension of time with the Prime Contractors and
have been advised that no claims for additional charges will be made.
Attached is a copy of a letter dated June 4, 1975 from Mr. Louis E. Waller
of McAnAllew, Brothers, Inc., relative to extension of time.
/s/ Charles R. Snitger, Jr.
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Remarks:
Mr. Paluso requested a more detailed explanation of what "less than satisfactory cooperation"
means. Mr. Paluso also stated that if the contractor is not cooperating, he wanted to know
why.
Mr. Flynn also agreed that we should request further explanation of this matter.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 12, 1975 from the Southwestern Pennsylvania
Economic Development District concerning H. R. 5247. Said letter stated that this bill has
passed the U. S. House of Representatives and now is being deliberated in the Senate, and that
this bill, when passed, will provide more than $5 billion in funds for public works projects
nationwide. Letter further stated that in order to make all counties in the Southwestern
Pennsylvania area eligible for Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance, the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District (SPEDD) is proposing that the
participating SPEDD counties apply for rggionwide designation. In order to proceed with the
designation process SPEDD requested an indication, either by letter or resolution, of
Washington County's intention of being a part of a regionwide economic development program.
Mr. ,Whalen then read the following resolution which was enclosed with the letter:
WHEREAS, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District
serving the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler,
Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland for
economic development programs, and
WHEREAS, Only Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, and parts of Westmoreland
County are qualified for assistance under all the programs of
The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
administered by the Economic Development Administration,
(EDA), and
WHEREAS, Title IV of the EDA legislation provides for the establishment
of Economic Development Districts, (EDD), and
WHEREAS, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Development District
will prepare an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP)
at no cost to the participating counties, and
WHEREAS, Upon acceptance of an OEDP, as well as ultimate designation as
an EDD, an applicant from the redevelopment areas will be
eligible for a 10% bonus on the total project cost of public works
from a qualified applicant, and
WHEREAS, All qualified applicants from within the defined growth centers
will become eligible for all the program benefits under EDA, and
WHEREAS, The request for authorization must originate from the Governor's
Office, BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED, That we request and strongly urge the Governor to write to EDA
requesting that the Southwestern Pennsylvania Economic Develop-
ment District be authorized as a Provisional Economic Development
District (EDD).
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board adopt the foregoing
resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request received from Mr. Dan Martin of
711 N. Franklin Street, Washington, Pa. regarding the County's covered bridges. Mr. Whalen
stated that Mr. Martin has proposed, at his own expense, to make and install name plates for
all of the County's covered bridges, and he requested that he be permitted to place these on
each end of the bridges. Mr. Whalen stated that this had been done at one time, but the signs
had been torn down, and he thought that this was a valid project to undertake.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that we contact Mr. Martin and thank him for the request to do this
project, and give him permi"ion_to proceed. ,
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the Board authorize Mr. Dan
Martin to place name plates at each end of the County's covered bridges as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 2, 1975 from the Dep
of Environmental Resources regarding Mingo Park strip mining. Said letter gave notification
that Nello L. Teer, Company has made application for a surface mine drainage permit from
Division of Mine Reclamation of the Department _cif Environmental Resources pursuant to The
Clean Streams Law, to operate a mine in Nottingham Township, Washington County. Said
stated that anyone objecting to the issuance of this permit should send their objection to the
office of the DER,no later than 15 days from the receipt of this letter. Mr. Whalen stated
that the Planning Commission on the Parks Department has filed preliminary notifications on
this with the Department of Environmental Resources, so that they could stay within the time
period set forth in the notice. Letter also stated that a fact-finding conference will be held on
July 1, 1975 at 11:00 a. m. in Harrisburg for any objections to this application.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso stated that Mr. George and Mr. Sember should proceed to the informal hearing
in Harrisburg and find out more about what is going to affect our properties in this area.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board direct Mr. William
Sember, Mr. Michael George, Mr. Clay Graham and Mr. Floyd Lobham to attend the hearing
in Harrisburg on July 1, 1975 at 11:00 a, m, as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Notion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 11, 1975 from the Department of Education
announcing the 1975-76 planning guide estimates of Vocational Education funds available for
prime sponsors for the instructional portion of training programs under the Comprehensive
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Employment and Training Act of 1973. Said letter listed the planning estimates for Fiscal Ye
1976 and included Washington County as a prime sponsor with a 1975-76 planning allocation
of $57,422.65.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn suggested that this letter be forwarded to Mr. Pi.ganell.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 10, 1975 from Joan M. Gillespie, Project
Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. Said letter stated that the Pennsylvania
Commission for Women has recently received CETA funds to produce an anti -discrimination
aid for Pennsylvania's Prime Sponsors. Ms. Gillespie asked for any help the Board of
Commissioners could offer in planning the program. Ms. Gillespie requested that the
Commissioners forward her a copy of the most recent "Program Summary" which gives the
number of individuals within the program as well as a brief program description. Mr. Whalen
stated that he would refer this matter to Mr. Piganell of Manpower.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 16, . 1975 from James A. McHale, Secretary
of the Department of Agriculture. Said letter stated that the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture, under authority contained in Section II of the Pennsylvania Farmland and Forest
Land Assessment Act of 1974, Act 319, has prepared rules and regulations for the efficient,
uniform statewide administration of that Act. Letter also stated that interested persons are
invited to submit written comments, suggestions or objections regarding the proposed rules
and regulations to the Department of Agriculture. Letter further explained that Act 319 is a
pure land assessment actAhat does not deal with the assessment of the related structures that
may be necessary for the continued use of the land in an eligible use category, and that it is
recommended by the Department of Agriculture that these structures be assessed according to
their contribution to the continued use of the land.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso: I would suggest that this be brought to the attention of Mr. Gubanish, since this
pertains to the assessment of buildings located on eligible farm land under the "Clean and
Green" bill - not to be assessed under market value but to be assessed on their use in
conjunction with farming.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 16, 1975 from Harry M. Harvey, Arden Hills
Farm concerning problems in collecting payment from certain individuals who use the track.
Mr. Harvey stated in his letter that he has instituted legal proceedings against these people
and has the right to deny use of the track. Letter stated that the first hearing on this issue
will be on June 19th, and Mr. Harvey requested that the Commissioners meet with him to
discuss this situation.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 18, 1975 from the Southwest Regional Planning
Council of the Governor's Justice Commission concerning their preparation of a budget for the
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previous public hearings, requests for programs presented during previous years, and projects
likely to be continued. Letter also stated that they would appreciate any thoughts that we might
have concerning the improvement of the County criminal justice system, and if we would like to
endorse any proposals previously submitted and not funded, any continuation projects, or
propose a new project for our County, to submit them to the Regional Office by June 23, 1975.
Remarks:
Mr. Whalen stated that the Juvenile Court offices did file a previous application with the
Governor's Justice Commission in which they asked for some renovations to their present
facilities including some additional equipment and they were turned down due to the fact that
the GJC in Harrisburg sets a low priority on construction and equipment purchases. Mr.
Whalen then stated that they have ready to file a new application that would be effective
September 1, 1975 and continue for a 12 month period for specialized and intensive probation.
Mr. Whalen then read a brief summary of the project which stated that the project, if funded,
will allow for the reassignment of senior probation officers to the task of intensive parole
supervision and intake. These individuals would be replaced by newly hired probation officers
to keep the caseload per officer at an acceptable and reduced level further increasing the
intensity of probation supervision overall. Mr. Whalen further explained that, if approved,
this would give the Juvenile Probation Office two additional employees for this 12 month period.
Mr. Whalen added that this has been recommended by Mr. Harrison as well as Judge Simmons.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the
application to be submitted as requested as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen stated that we have received another proposal for the Governor's
Justice Commission from the Washington Homes for Youth, Inc, which is proposed to be
located in Burgettstown. Mr. Whalen stated that this is a proposal for a group home for boys
from the ages of 11 through 16, and is for $52, 995 with federal funds of $46, 305, the state
$2, 573 and the applicant - $4,117. 00. Mr. Whalen added that this does not require any
financial contribution by the County of Washington and has been endorsed by Judge Simmons
and Mr. Harrison. Mr. Whalen then stated that a group meeting has been arranged for June
24, 1975 with the Commissioners, Judge Simmons, Mr. Harrison, Miss Abel, Rev. Wilson,
Rev. Weiss and Mr. Whalen's staff to discuss and fully explore this matter. Mr. Whalen also
added that Mr. Forbes of the GJC and who is the regional supervisor for this area will be
attending this meeting.
(Discussion was held.)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board execute the
application from the Washington Homes for Youth, Inc. pending the outcome of the meeting on
Tuesday, June 24, 1975 with the proviso that the Commissioners are in agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Whalen stated that in order to finalize the Charti.ers Flood Control
Project, Mr. Clay Graham has arranged a joint meeting between the Board of County
Commissioners, Canon -McMillan School Board and the Borough Council of Canonsburg for
June 24, 1975 at 7:30 p. m. in the Canonsburg Borough Building. Mr. Whalen added that all
concerned parties have been notified by mail and have received a complete file with a break
of questions that have been resolved.
Mr. Whalen referred to a telephone call that Mr. Flynn had received from
Penn Dot concerning Centerville Borough which involves the additional excavation, back fill and
cribbing of V e staburg- Mexico slide area. Mr. Whalen also stated that Centerville Borough
has requested that the County participate again with an additional sum of $12, 000 to finish the
project. Mr. Whalen further explained that it is now finished,, but they were not in the position
to meet the financial obligations.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn further elaborated on this matter and then stated that the Commissioners did
authorize this project, but did not think we would get involved in this amount of money.
Therefore, Mr. Flynn added that it is up to us to decide what to do.
Mr. Paluso stated that he thought that we are obligated and we did participate in this project
twide. Mr. Paluso added that he did not see any alternative, but suggested that in the future
we should make it definitely known that we cannot be responsible for things that happen beyond
the contract.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board grant the
supplementary Liquid Fuels allocation to Centerville Borough to complete payment of the
V e staburg- Mexico project as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen referred to a previous letter brought to the attention of the Boar
at the regular meeting on May 29, 1975 from the Department of Housing and Urban Developmen
concerning the housing project at the Thomas Campbell facility. Mr. Whalen stated that in
the letter they ask for input from the County agencies, and since that time he has had Mr.
Fetcko follow up on this,and we have received replies from Mr. Roland Bourke of the Washingt
County Community Development Agency, Mr. Michael Stefan of the Washington County Housing
Authority and from Mr. William Sember of the Planning Commission. Mr. Whalen then
stated that they had found no negative factors involved, and that he would inform the
Department of Housing and Urban Development that the County's agencies have no negative
input factors concerning this project.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board instruct the
Chief Clerk to inform the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the County's
agencies have no negative input factors regarding this project as per above.
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MICHAEL R FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Solicitor:
(Tax Refunds)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore presented the following twelve (12) tax refunds to the Board
for their consideration and approval:
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Tax Assessment Office
be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of
real estate or personal property taxes:
(1) Howard E. Goldfarb
(1975 County Tax)
50 W. Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Buffalo - Deed Book Reference:
1423-0153
District Number: 6 - Section Number: 9 -
Parcel Number: 35
Amount: $30.42
(2) Robert Gallo
(1975 County Tax)
510 Ash Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District', Midway - Deed Book Reference:
0708-0419
District Number: 410 - Section Number: 3
- Parcel Number: 59
Amount: $41.79
(3) Leon F. & Virginia L. Strimel (1975 County Tax)
Box 11
Cecil, PA 15321
District: Cecil - Deed Book Reference: 0936-251
District Number: 140 - Section Number: 7 - Parcel Number: 206
.Amount: $40.79
(4) Lena Walbrown (1975 County Tax)
West Middletown, PA 15379
District: West Middletown - Deed Book Reference: Trailer
District- Number: 690 - Section Number: 4 - Parcel Number: 1
Amount: $3.34
(5) Leo Ankrom, Sr. (1975 County Tax)
1759 Jefferson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 2nd Ward - Deed Book Reference: 1565-0070
District Number: 720 - Section Number: 9 - Parcel Number: 47
Amount: $75.36
(6) John E. & Martha L. Quarture (1974 County Tax)
Box 251
Lawrence, PA 15055
District: North Strabane - Deed Book Reference: ?
District Number: 520 - Section Number: 004-01 - Parcel Number: 01-0036
Amount: $3.76
(7) James & Mildred Ritzo (1975 County Tax)
Paid by Dale K. Sharp (new owner)
206 Burkhart Street
Bentleyville, PA 15314
District: Bentleyville - Deed Book Reference: ?
District Number: 040 - Section Number.- 005 - Parcel Number: 016
Amount: $1.90
(8) Michael F. & Constance M. Sasko (1974 County Tax)
507 Crest Avenue
Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Charleroi - Deed Book Reference: ?
District Number: 160 - Section Number: 17 - Parcel Number: 2-29
Amount: $ 74.10
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
(9) Advance Mortgage Corporation (1974 County Tax)
P.O. Box 146
Detroit, Michigan 48232
District: Danonsburg 1st Ward (Wm. E. Snyder)
Deed Book Reference: 1338-1049 0971 -0109
District Number: 090 - Section Number: 16 - Parcel Number: 5
Amount: $30.68
(10) Frank C. & Anne Chivers (1975 County Tax)
R. D. 2
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Bethlehem - Deed Book Reference: 1270-0618 1316-0715
District.° Number: 49 - Section Number: 2 - Parcel Number: 2
Amount: $6-.13
(11) Frederick E. Jr. & Loretta Blunck (1974 County Tax)
R. D. 1,
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Peters - Deed Book Reference: 0734-0016
District -Number: 540 - Section Number: 1 - Parcel Number: 17
Amount: $ 8. 30
(12James W. & Doris E. Hall (1975 County Tax)
Federal Savings & Loan Assn
First & McKean Ave.
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi - Deed Book Reference: ?
District Number: 160 - Section Number: 019 - Parcel Number: 03-0009
Amount: $1.36
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor Gilmore presented various Tax Claim Resolutions for private
sale to the Board for their consideration and approval, and recommended that these resolutions
be executed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 398 for
property situate in the California Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 25,
1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 1 Lot, Thompson Plan, situate in California
Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Morris
Crispen, be approved; and that the sum of $504. 00 be accepted from SAM AND REGINA AMA
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved:
California School District - May 9, 1975, and California Borough - April 18, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 399 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29,
1962, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lots 210 thru 214, 215 thru 217 DB 552-169,
situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the
name of George Wanner Estate, be approved; and that the sum of $400. 00 be accepted from
HEZEKIAH AMOS; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
district involved: Ringgold School District - March 20, 1975, and Carroll Township - February
17, 1975. a,
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MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 400 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29,
1962, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 Lots 183-184, DB 552-169, (13-12-72),
situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the
name of George L. Wanner Estate, be approved, and that the sum of $200. 00 be accepted from
WILLIAM AND VIOLET BRODY; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the -consent
of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District = March 20, 1975 and Carroll Township
Supervisors - March 3, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 401 for
property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 1940
Treasurer's Sale, Being described as Vacant Lot 117, Van Pelt Ave. Union Imp. Co. Plan,
PB 124-125, in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly
situate
assessed in the name of Margaret Robinson, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be
accepted from JOHN R. SAROSINSKI: Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - April 17, 1974 and Donora Borou€
Council - April 9, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 402 for
property situate in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 194(
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot #6, Blk J. Donegal Plan, Claysville, situate in
Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assesseed in the name of
W. S. Hughes, be approved; and that the sum of $75. 00 be accepted from IRVIN B. SPALDING
AND HAZEL SPALDING; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
districts involved: McGuffey School System - December 11, 1974 and Donegal Township
Supervisors - February 20, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 403 for
property situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold -•on
September 10, 1973, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr hse, Lot 0. 316 Ac.
Surf. DB 849-239, (26-1-101) (House razed) situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of John T. Kuzens, be approved;
and that the sum of $200. 00 be accepted from FRED AND MARTHA ROSSELL: Washington
County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Beth ---,Center
School District - April 4, 1974 and East Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners - April
17, 1975.
Moized by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 404 for
property situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
November 21, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Pt. lot 4, 0. 334 Ac. Surf.
DB 682-408 (261=10-40) situate in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
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and formerly assessed in the name of Nellie Roganish, be approved; and that the sum of
$350. 00 be accepted from JOSEPH A. ZEOCK: Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - May 23, 1975 and East
Bethlehem Township - May 23, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 405
for property situate in New Eagle Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April
26, 1964; Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 177, New Eagle Plan, #3, situate in
New Eagle Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of
E. J. Steinert, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from PAUL, AND MARIE
SURACE; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts invol
Ringgold School District - March 20, 1975 and New Eagle Borough Council - February 18, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 406
for property situate in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
September 13, 1965; Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 89, DB 621-497, (60-4-911)
situate in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed
in the name of Rose Patten Estate, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from
FRED M. & PATRICIA JUNKO; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent
of taxing districts involved: Trinity Area School District - February 20, 1975 and South
Strabane Township Supervisors - May 27, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 407
for property situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
November 21, 1964; Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 156, Gaymon Plan, situate
in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the
name of W. R. Hawkins, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from MICHAEL
AND MARY G. BARSHICK; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of
taxing districts involved: Beth -Center School District - May 21, 1975 and West Bethlehem
Township Supervisors - April 15, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that RESOLUTION NO. 408
for property situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
TTS 1918; Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 131, Donora Improvement Company Plan,
situate in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed
in the name of Leonard Mayer, be approved; and that the sum of $300. 00 be accepted from
MIKE TOPOLSKY; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
districts involved: Beth -Center School District - May 23, 1975 and West, -Bethlehem Township -
May 21, 1975.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Solicitor Gilmore presented a proposed agreement between the Board of
Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Fish' Commission regarding Harmon Creek. Mr. Gilmore
stated that this bb.sically provides the County to acquire certain land and then to convey the land
to the Pennsylvania Fish Commission for the amount of $200, 000. 00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize the
Chairman to execute the agreement between the County and the Pennsylvania Fish Commission
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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