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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 173
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 3, 1975
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following memb,
being present: Commissioners Paluso and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner Jones. Also
eing present: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Fetcko;
Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services; John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and
sociates, Inc. ; John Drake representing the Washington Area Senior Citizens Center; Dave
Budinger of The Observer -Reporter; and Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters.
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.
72, each member having received a copy.
ad.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 172 be approved, as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ial Order of Business:
Chief Clerk stated that he had asked Mr. .Luppino, Director of Adult Welfare Services,
explain the renewal of one of his programs that is up for renewal now.
Mr. Luppino stated that the program will be enlarged in the next funding year which
1 be January to December of next year. Mr. Luppino stated that he is asking for considera-
for a four -month budget, from September 1 to December 31, 1975, under Title VI of the Old
ricans Act. Mr. Luppino further stated that the Protective Service Proposal that is cur-
ntly being funded will be phased out, and then we can apply for Title XX funds.
Mr. Luppino stated that four years ago, the County saw the need for a Protective Ser-
ce component for Adult Welfare Services. Since that time, Protective Care has become an
brella program and one of the largest in the department comprising of protective services,
dult foster care, information and referral and outreach. (Mr. Luppino further elaborated on
matter. )
Jay Mitchell entered the meeting. )
Mr. Luppino then stated that the total cost of the program is $36, 806. 00 for a four-
th period - 75% federal funding, 20% state funding and 5% inkind from the Commissioners.
. Luppino stated that under Title XX, he expects to have the latitude to serve not only those
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who are deemed eligible under Title VI but also those people sixty years old or over who re-
quire help, regardless of economic status.
(Jerry Kolanic entered the meeting. )
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that ever since the formation of the department, we have been funded under
Title III and VI of the Old Americans Act. Mr. Flynn asked if we must fund it now from Sept
ber to December this year; and beginning January, Title III and VI will no longer be in existenc4;
this will come under Title XX. Mr. Luppino stated that this was correct. Mr. Flynn stated
that the Board is just going on record approving the renewal of the contract.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the aforementioned contract be
extended from September 1 to December 31, 1975, as recommended by Mr. Luppino.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
(A. Extended Care Facility)
Chief Clerk referred to the Extended Care Facility and a request for an extension of
forty-four (44) calendar days for Contract No. 1, which is General Construction. Chief Clerk
then read a letter dated June 30, 1975, from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. , which stated that it
had been anticipated in early March 1975, that certain areas of the site would be made avail-
able to the building contractors by the site contractor around mid -April. This time was based
upon progress reports and verbal assurances from the site contractor at that time. Said letter
stated that those certain areas were not released to the building contractor until May 19, 1975.
Since these areas were not made available to the building contractor as anticipated, they are
entitled to the extension of time as recommended by their scheduling consultant. Said letter
further stated that this extension of time does not mean that the project will incur additional
cost. The prime contractors have assured them that no claims for additional charges will be
made as a result of the extension of time. Said letter further stated that they are very optimis-
tic that most of the time, and perhaps all of the time, involved in the extension request will be
made up; and the facility will be completed on the date as originally scheduled. With regards
to the site contract, they are confident at this time that RAM Construction Company will com-
plete their work within their contract time limit of two hundred (200) calendar days which runs
to August 2, 1975.
(Earl Bugaile entered the meeting.)
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that it isn't necessary for us to approve the 44-day extension because they
will meet the deadline requirements. Mr. Flynn stated that RAM Construction Company has
until August 2, 1975, to complete their duties.
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Chief Clerk stated that there isn't any quarrel with the completion by RAM Construction; and on
the basis of the progress to date, the RAM Construction Company is well, along with their work;
and they do anticipate being done much earlier than August 2, 1975. Chief Clerk stated that
there would be no contract violation on the part of RAM Construction. Mr. Whalen further
stated that there is no contractual violations on anyone - these were verbal arrangements betwe
the parties involved. Mr. Whalen stated that the building is definitely under full construction
at the present time.
(Solicitor Gilmore entered the meeting. )
. Flynn stated that it isn't necessary for the Board to take any action at this time; this com-
nication is just for a matter of record.
Paluso stated that the Board should re -state its position stating that we expect the contracto s
adhere to their schedule. Mr. Paluso stated that we do not want to be misunderstood from
last letter that we are authorizing any extension of time.
1. Flynn stated that we will reply to the letter and let them know that we expect them to adher(
the schedule because the scheduling is of the utmost importance in view of the fact that it has
do with other phases of the project.
Ir. Paluso stated that we should go on record stating that we expect them to comply with the
ontract as written.
VIr. Flynn directed the Chief Clerk to notify them, in writing, as a follow-up to their last
etter stating our position.
. Paluso stated that it should be made definite that the Board is not authorizing any delays.
ief Clerk suggested that we make it clear to them that the review of the matter is that there
no contractual deficiencies; therefore, the granting of any extension at this time would be
proper.
. Flynn stated that it is essential that they adhere to the contractual agreements and that they
et the time schedule; otherwise, we could jeopardize the entire program.
. National Guard)
In connection with the National Guard Units in Washington County, Chairman reviewed
past communications regarding this matter and also stated that Mr. Gilmore had been in-
tructed to do some research which he did under date of June 2, 1975. Chairman stated that as
further follow-up, it would seem, according to research done by Administrative Assistant
etcko, that an even higher maximum allocation figure could be developed. The 1975 County
udget has allocated $1, 500 under Account No. 626 for the National Guard. Mr. Fetcko also
ated that the final question at hand is how the allocations should be made; that is, should a
k grant amount be allocated for disbursement by the National Guard officials or should indi-
dual allocations be made to the different units in Washington County.
Chairman then stated that under research done by Mr. Gilmore, he informed the Bo
t the following maximum allocations could be made to the Washington County Units:
HC, 2d Brigade 28th Inf Div
Infantry Unit
&D.
Washington,
PA
roop D 104th Cav
Aviation Unit
$1, 500.
Washington,
PA
ompany C 1st Bn 110th Inf
Infantry Unit
$750.
Finleyville,
PA
ompany B 1st Bn 110th Inf
Infamy Unit
$750.
Canonsburg,
PA
ompany D 876th Engineer Bn
Engineer Unit
$1, 500.
Finleyville,
PA
TOTAL
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$5, 250.
aairman asked Mr. Gilmore if it was correct that we could legally appropriate to them $5, 250.
r. Gilmore stated that it was correct.
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Chairman then recommended that we try to compromise, in view of the fact that they asked for
a $3, 000 increase, that we make a supplemental appropriation of $2, 000 for this year and
notify them that we will take into consideration next year the amount- of money that they legally
would be entitled to.
Moved by Mr. Flynn, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board make the supplemental
appropriation of $2, 000 to the National Guard based on the County Solicitor's opinion and to ex-
plain why the Board cannot pay the $3, 000 the National Guard requested but that consideration
will be given in the 1976 Budget.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(C. Harry M. Harvey - County Fairgrounds)
Chief Clerk stated that this matter concerns the operations of the racetrack at the
County Fairgrounds, and as an attempt to resolve this matter, there is a meeting being
scheduled between the County Commissioners, Mr. Clyde Robison, Mr. Harvey, and
Mr. Harry Hank.
(D. Mingo County Park - Stripping Hearing)
Chief Clerk stated that two gentlemen were scheduled to attend a hearing in
Harrisburg concerning a strip mining application at Mingo Creek Park; but due to the
State strike situation, that meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later
date.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. # 657916 - General Fund
Principle $900, 000.00
Interest $ 375.00
TOTAL $900, 375. 00
(2) County of Greene - $330.00 - Juvenile Detention Services
through March 31, 1975 - ck. #B62116
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration
and approval:
(1) McAnallen Brothers, Inc. - $88, 978.58 - Extended Care Facility
General Construction
(2) Limbach Company - $32, 471. 10 - Extended Care Facility
HVAC Construction
(3) Sherry & O'Leary, Inc. - $48, 437. 71 - Extended Care Facility
Plumbing Construction
(4) Baldwin Electric Company, Inc. - $48, 665. 86 - Extended Care
Facility - Electrical Construction
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that the above bills amount to a total of $218, 553. 25. Mr. Paluso
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asked if this was for advance payments. Chief Clerk stated that it is for work approved
up to this point.
Mr. Paluso then recommended that the bills be paid with the stipulation that the money
will be paid out of the Extended Care Facility Account which is the Revenue Sharing
Money.
Chief Clerk stated that we are compiling an investment schedule so that we will get the
investment schedule and a projected payment schedule. Chief Clerk stated that he has
talked with their scheduling men and they have already cleared it with all of the con-
tractors that there will be no unscheduled requests coming in; any and all requests for
payment will come in to be processed at the first meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners each month. Chief Clerk stated that this was insisted upon because there
is no other way that we can control our investments. Chief Clerk also stated that this
has been agreed upon with everyone concerned.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bills be approved
for payment from the Extended Care Facility Account, which is Revenue Sharing Money.
Roll Call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then presented the following additional bills for the Board's consid-
eration and approval:
(5) Job Fab, Inc. - for Washington County Prison - exercise and
recreation area - $6.865.50
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bill from Job Fab,
Inc., be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
I Motion carried unanimously.
(6) Engelhardt -Power Associates, Inc. - Cross Creek Sites 659 and 660
$10, 616. 25
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that this constitutes 95% of the contract dated February 18, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bill from Engelhardt,
Power Associates, Inc., be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(7) William C. Porter - Mingo Park - $1, 900. 00
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that this involves the acquisition of the A shcraft property at Mingo
Creek. Chief Clerk stated that we have previously made a payment of $24, 500 to '
Mr. Porter to acquire the property. The final settlement is $26, 400; therefore, an
additional $1, 900 is requested to finalize this acquisition.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the additional $1, 900 be
paid to William C. Porter, as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(8) Department of Public Welfare - Food Stamp Costs for quarter ending
December 31, 1974 and March 31, 1975 - $25, 880. 09
emarks;
hief Clerk then informed the Board of a memo from Frank S. Beal, Secretary of Welfare,
hich stated that a revision has been made to the Federal regulations relating to the
dministration of the Food Stamp Program. The revisions were issed on December 17, 19 4,
•ith an effective date of October 1, 1974, and provide for fifty percent financial participation
y the United States Department of Agriculture in the administrative costs of the program.
aid memo also stated that the new regulations recognize several cost components not
reviously included under Food Stamp administration. Since the Department of Public
Telfare is required, by law, to bill the counties for fifty percent of the State's share of
dministrative costs, they have revised the quarterly invoices to incorporate the new cost
omponents. In addition, the billings reflect increased costs due to higher salaries and
upplies.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bill from the
partment of Public Welfare, in the amount of $25, 880. 09, be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from Anthony Luppino, Director of
dult Welfare Services, dated June 27, 1975, which stated that early in June, Peggy Austir
n aide in the McDonald Senior Citizen Center, was transferred to, -the Donora Senior
itizen Center to fill the vacancy of the center coordinator. The center aide position was
led but transferred from the McDonald Center to the Bentleyville Center, Mr. Luppino
tated that he now finds it necessary to request an additional center aide position for the
cDonald Center; and since that center is in the rudimentary stages of development, they
nd it imperative,to have this additional personnel.. Mr. Luppino stated that the position
uested would be an additional center aide under the Manpower Program at a salary of
, 000 annually.
emarks:
hairman stated that this matter will have to be taken up at the Salary Board Meeting.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated June 26, 1975, from Representative John L.
nner, regarding the annual budget that was adopted. Said letter stated that the per capi
nt to county health departments was increased from $1. 50 to $3. 00; $3, 500, 000 was
ppropriated to other health departments for such things as pollution control, rodent control
ater and sewage inspection, etc. Said letter also stated that the level of State reimburse-
ent to counties for child welfare for the care of delinquent and deprived children was
creased from 60% to 90%; the State has assumed the total cost of administering the Food
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State; money was provided for the State to assume the cost for maintaining prisoners sea
to mental institutions and grants to counties for election expenses at the rate of 75� per
ballot in the even numbered years which will help the counties defray the expenses of
State elections. Representative Brunner stated that although he is not totally satisfied
withthe final version of the budget, he thinks that our counties were fairly well treated.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that the Governor signed the bill on June 30, 1975, but he deleted about
$45 million from the budget as submitted by the Senate. Regarding the courts and relates
offices, Chairman stated that that appropriation was cut from $24 million to $14 million.
Chief Clerk stated that another factor involved is that previously this act had covered
reimbursement for the court -related offices also, such as the Prothonotary, Clerk of
Courts, Register of Wills, Orphan's Court and Sheriff's Office; but in the new budget
version, the reimbursement factor is related strictly to the Orphan's Court, the Courts
and the Magisterial system. Chief Clerk stated that this could have a further effect on
County's participation in the reimbursement factor.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated June 27, 1975, from the Department of
Public Welfare, Office of Adult Programs, which advised that on July 14, 1975, the
Vending Stand # 270, Washington County Courthouse, will be renovated. Said letter also
stated that all work must be completed by July 18, 1975, and the stand ready to operate, -
on July 21, 1975.
Chief Clerk next informed the Board of a letter dated June 19, 1975, from the
Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program, which stated that Miss Pamela
Siegel has resigned as a member of the Washington -Greene County Drug and Alcohol
Program Planning Council filling the Criminal .Justice classification. Said letter stated
that the Planning Council would like to recommend the Honorable Judge Thomas Gladden
for the Board's consideration to be appointed to complete the unexpired term which would
end December, 1976. Said letter also notified the Board that both Mrs. Janette Kuntz
(appointed April, 1974) and Mr. Metro Petrosky, Jr. (May, 1974) were appointed for
one year terms and should have been appointed for three year terms.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Judge Thomas Gladden be
appointed to the Washington -Greene County Drug and Alcohol Program Planning Council;
and that the terms of Mrs. Janette Kuntz and Metro Petrosky, Jr., be changed to three
years as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso, - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk next read a letter dated June 23, 1975, from the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, regarding the Washington County Commissio
Office of Manpower Planning concerning the summer youth program for the economically
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disadvantaged. Said letter was written in resppnse to recent correspondence notifying the
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission that we are applying for federal
financial assistance to undertake the above project. Said letter further stated that they
have evaluated the proposal and find that the project, while important- to- the applicant,
will not have a direct or significant impact upon the development of the region, and,
therefore, they will not formally review the project.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that this letter be referred to Mr. Piganell, Director of Manpower
Planning Office.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 25, 1975, from the Southwestern Pennsylvania
Economic Development District, which stated that PennDOT has requested that the South-
western Pennsylvania Regional Aviation Committee Chairman prepare a list of project
priorities for all aviation improvement projects in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Region.
These are the potential projects to be included in the 12-year aviation development program
for a program period commencing July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1936. Said letter stated
that in order for them to establish the regional project priorities, it is mandatory to have
the project priorities of the individual airports in each county. Said letter requested that
the Commissioners review the enclosed project sheet and establish a project priority
based on need, plan availability, and funding capability for the individual airports. This
project priority assignment must be completed and returned on or before July 15, 1975.
Also enclosed with the letter was a copy of each aviation allocation formula adopted by
the State Transportation Commission and twelve-year allocation of non -State owned airport
funds for the Commissioners' information.
Remarks:
Chairman suggested that this letter be forwarded to Mr. Sember of the Planning Commissi
and let him follow through with this, and make recommendations to the Board.
Mr. Paluso stated that repair work has to be done on the taxiway and the runway.
Mr. Paluso suggested that temporary patching be done before the situation becomes a
problem.
Chief Clerk stated that some time ago, the Board entered into an agreement with
the Washington County Industrial Development Agency, for the conditional purchase of the
Eighty -Four Industrial site. Chief Clerk stated that he and Mr. Gilmore received a copy
of a letter in which they state that they are close to finalizing the title for that property.
Chief Clerk stated that they anticipate that prior to July 3, 1975, Mr. Gilmore would
receive a completed title search on the property and the purchase agreement for execution
so the County can proceed with the closing.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk asked Mr. Gilmore if he has received the title search and the purchase
agreement. Mr., Gilmore stated that he has not. Chief Clerk stated that this is another
matter that is going to have to be scheduled because the funds for the purchase of this
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are tied up in an investment, and it is going to have to be tailored to the investment
schedule. Mr. Whalen further stated that if they come in with everything, they can't
expect to be paid -immediately, because they will have to await the availability of the funds
Mr. Whalen stated that these funds are part of the Bond Issue Account and are tied up
in an investment.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of the Title XX Briefing Conference to be held
on Wednesday, July -9, 1975, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Penn Harris Motor
Inn, in Harrisburg. Chief Clerk stated that the purpose of this meeting is to brief the
statewide and local organizations which represent numbers of provider agencies and
consumers. Chief Clerk then recommended that the Board authorize Mr. Luppino and
Administrative Assistant Fetcko to attend this briefing conference.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mr. Luppino and Administrativ
ASsi'stant Fetcko, be authorized to attend the Title XX Briefing Conference as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Philip Angelo of the Daily Notes entered the meeting.)
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a request from Mrs. Burns, Director of
Nursing at the Women's Home, to attend a workshop on "Working With The Elderly,"
which will be held on July 16 and 17, 1975, at Ligonier, Pa.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that Mr. Luppino attend this conference also.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Mrs. Burns and Mr. Luppino
be authorized to attend the workshop to be held on July 16 and 17, 1975, as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval three (3)
IBM Service Agreements for typewriters in the Commissioners' Office.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the IBM
Service Agreements for the typewriters in the Commissioner's Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Palus-o - ,Yes; Mr... Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then informb&, the Board of a letter addressed to Mr. Jones, from
Caroline Gialas, Supervisor of the Cosmetology Department of the Western Area Vocational
Technical School. Said letter stated that the students enjoyed working on the women from
the Washington County Home for Aged Women, and thanked Mr. Jones for making the
arrangements. Said letter also stated that they hope that the women will visit the school
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when it resumes in the fall.
New Business:
Chief Clerk stated that he is making arrangements to repay the temporary
borrowing of $500, 000 that we borrowed some time ago from Pittsburgh National Bank.
Chief Clerk stated that the funds are now available and we have to set it up on a specific
date so that the interest can be computed. Chief Clerk stated that he has tentatively
set the date as Tuesday, July 8, 1975.
Remarks:
Chief Clerk stated that the non-taxable rate for municipal borrowing is 52% of prime, and
our contract with the bank is that our interest rate is 52% of the prime in effect at the
time we pay off the loan; so the prime rate is about 11% lower today than it was at the
time that we executed the loan. Chief Clerk stated that this has been a very good
arrangement that we've had on this particular loan.
Chairman stated that he would like the records to show that the Board authorizes the
repayment of the $500, 000 temporary borrowing. Mr. Paluso stated that th[s was a tax
anticipation loan.
Chief Clerk stated that he has asked the bank to state the pay-off figure as of July 8, 197
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize the
repayment of $500, 000 temporary borrowing to the Pittsburgh National Bank as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor:
County Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board a PARC Group Home Contract
for their consideration and approval, Mr. Gilmore stated that this contract is the same
as last year and recommended that the contract be executed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board approve the PARC
Contract upon recommendation of Solicitor Gilmore as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore then presented the following tax refund 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 refund due to duplication of payment of real estate
or personal property taxes-
(1) Falconi, Domenick (County tax for years 1956-1974)
c/o Falconi Enterprises
910 Henderson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Peters ---Deed Book Reference:
District Number: 540--Section Number:
Amount: $94.52
8-Parcel Number: 4
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore then stated that apparently on one of the properties we
purchased at Mingo Park, there was an error in the description of the premises.
Mr. Gilmore then presented an agreement to correct said error and recommended that
the agreement be executed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above corrected
agreement be executed upon recommendation of Solicitor Gilmore.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that this is a correction in the property description. Mr. Gilmore
stated that this was correct.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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