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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. 174
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 10, 1975
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn: Also being present:
Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Crouse; John Drake
of the Senior Citizens Center;; Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters; Dave
Budinger of The Observer -Reporter; Earl Bugaile of WKEG and Jay Mitchell of WJPA.
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. 173, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 173 be approved
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
Reports: None
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Commonwealth of Pa. - Liquid Fuels payment - ck. #65-0804569
$208, 528.43
(2) First National Bank & Trust Co. - Redemption of C. D. #8031
cks. #67832 and 36274 - Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund
Principle $150, 000. 00
Interest $ 673.97
TOTAL $150, 673. 97
(3) Treasurer of the U. S. - Revenue Sharing payment - ck. #13,430, 844
$321, 097. 00
and approval:
(4) Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement - ck. #658047
General Fund
Principle $1, 200, 000. 00
Interest $ 666.67
TOTAL $1, 200, 666. -67
Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their considerate
(1) Cole Layer Trumble Company - data processing services $3, 280. 00
(2) Ram Construction Company - Extended Care Facility - $9, 932. 95
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(3) Gene P. Amanati, Realtor - appraisals - $400. 00
-Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bills be approved
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. dated
July 9, 1975 regarding the Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston
Reach, Unit 2A. Said letter stated that they have completed 50% of the work required to clear
the area of their facilities due to our proposed channel improvements on this project, and they
requ6zted that a partial payment be made to cover the work already completed in the amount
of $50, 000, which is 50% of their estimated total cost for the project.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve payment
of $50, 000 to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. 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 three letters of appreciation received from
Peters Township Library, Monessen Public Library and Charleroi Public Library for their
1975 budgetary allocation.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 3, 1975 from Mrs. Jean Byers, Republican
Committeewoman requesting that the Election Board give their consent to the use of the Social
Room of Fairview United Presbyterian Church for field registration for Nottingham Township
for one Saturday in September. Said letter enclosed a written approval from the Fairview
Church for the use of its Social Room for this field registration.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn suggested that we acknowledge the letter- and, refer this matter to Mildred Farrah
of the Election Office.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated,, -'July 1, 1975 from Attorney Robert L. Zeman
directed to Attorney John E. Costello in regard to various transfers of real estate and
easements involved with the Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project. Said letter mentioned
a parcel presently owned by the School District which is to be transferred to Forbes Steel
Corporation. Mr. Zeman stated that approval of this transfer will be required by the Court
and he thought that a consolidated petition of both the County and the School District be present-
ed to the Court, which will outline in detail the proposed set of transfers. Mr. Zeman offered
his assistance to Mr. Costello and Mr. Dave Gilmore in drafting the necessary papers for
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Remarks:
Mr. Whalen stated that Mr. Gilmore had informed him that he has not heard from Mr. Coste
as of yet.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Mr. John Showalter,
Superintendent of the Women's Home for permission to attend the Seminar at the University
of Pittsburgh on July 15 and 16. Mr. Whalen stated that this applies to Mr. Showalter's
continuing credit program which he must develop .over the 'course of each year.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
attendance of John Showalter at the University of Pittsburgh for the Seminar on July`15 and 16
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes, Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 8, 1975 from J. Bracken Burns, Executive
Director of Emergency Medical Services, requesting authorization to attend the Tenth Annual
Meeting and Convention of the Pennsylvania Ambulance Association on July 17, 18, and 19, in
Monroeville. Additionally, Mr. Burns requested permission to attend a 45-hour class in
Rescue which precedes the convention.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
attendance of J. Bracken Burns at the Tenth Annual Meeting and Convention of the Pennsylvania
Ambulance Association and the 45-hour Rescue class as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 7, 1975 from William P. Sember, Executive
Director of the Washington County Planning Commission regarding the TOPICS Program.
Said letter stated that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has requested that
Washington County acting through the Washington County Planning Commission undertake a
TOPICS study for eligible areas of the County. Said letter sited several examples of projects
that may be eligible under a TOPICS program, and that the implementation of the TOPICS
improvements will be financed 70% Federal, 30% State of local depending on whether the
improvement is to be made on a municipal street or a state highway. Letter also announced
that a meeting will be held on Wednesday with PennDOT officials on July 16, 1975 at 1:00 p. m.
in the Public Meeting Room of the Courthouse to further explain this program.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 30, 1975 from Cole -Layer Trumble Com
announcing the formation of a new Cole -Layer -T rumble Company as a subsidiary of Day and
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Zimmerman, Inc. Said letter stated that Day and Zimmerman, Inc. is the parent company of
the H. L. Yoh Company Division who provide mass appraisal services. Letter also stated
that the combined facilities of CLT and YOH will provide a vastly expanded team of professional
talent with the financial strength of one of the nation's largest privately owned corporations.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 3, 1975 from Louise Abel of Child Welfare
Services which informed the Board that Mrs. Meredith Robinson has accepted a position with
Child Welfare Services as a Social Worker I effective June 30, 1975 at an annual salary of
$9, 604. 00.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a memorandum dated June 23, 1975 from
Senator W. Louis Coppersmith announcing that the Senate and House Health and Welfare
Committees have two new full-time staff persons, Maureen Bonanni and Ree Sailors, who are
under contract with the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures (CCSL). Said memo stated
that both persons will work in Pennsylvania for the next two years in the area of Drug and
Alcohol Abuse. Mr. Whalen suggested that this memorandum be forwarded to Mr. Carl
of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated June 30, 1975 from Charles E. Snoddy, Jr.,
Vice President of Company Property Management, Metropolitan Life in New York, regarding
the location of their Midwestern Head Office. Said letter expressed their regret that the
Washington area had not been selected for their Midwestern Head Office, and although the
Washington area measured up extremely well, the decision was made on the premise that
Johnstown could best provide their specific corporate requirements. Mr. Snoddy stated that
they were grateful for our contributions and interest in this matter, and in making them aware
of the significant factors our city possesses.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter dated June 30, 1975 from the
Department of Transporation, Federal Aviation Administration, which advised that Ms. Faye
O. Johnson, Executive Director, Minority Business Opportunity Committee, of the Federal
Executive Board, has been designated the State of Pennsylvania Coordinator, of Minority
Business Enterprise (OMBE) programs. Mr. Whalen stated that this would tie in with the
communication we had last week relative to long range planning and should be directed to
Mr. Sember.
Chief Clerk stated that the next item of business concerns equipment for the
County parks and stated that there are funds available through the Commonwealth Conservation
Account to purchase equipment for use in the parks. Mr. Whalen requested permission to have
the specifications drawn up for the items that require bidding and follow up on quotations for the
other items. Mr. Whalen then read the list of bid items and non -bid items as listed below.
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1. Police patrol vehicle =4
2. 4-wheel drive crew cab pick up truck
,3. Station Wagon
4. Tractor loader attachment
5. 14 to 20 HP tractor/mower
6. Wood chipper
Non -Bid Items
1. Two chain saws
2. Three lawn mowers
3. Pressure washer
4. Two pull type mowers
5. Tractor plow
6. Cutter bar mower
7. Employee punch clock
8. Desk
9. Typewriter
10. Dump cart
- Replacement equipment
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the
Chief Clerk to have specifications drawn up for the bid materials and authorize the Purchasing
Office to obtain quotations on the non -bid items.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen referred to the approval which was given last week to pay the tax
anticipation note at Pittsburgh National Bank in the amount of $500, 000, and he stated that
payment was effective on Tuesday, July 8, 1975. Mr. Whalen stated that this matter has been
finalized in which the prinicipal of $590, 000_was repaid and the interest in the amount of
$9, 888. 90.
New Business:
Chief Clerk read the following letter dated July 1, 1975 from James C. Frye,
District Manager of the Bureau of Employment Security:
Dear Commissioner,
After a review of the June 11, 1975, minutes of the Washington County
Manpower Planning Advisory Council Meeting and the minutes of the
Executive Committee meeting of June 24, 1975, the obvious alteration
of these minutes necessitates my formal resignation as a Board Member
of this Council.
The apparent flagrant omission of important discussion matters of the
June 11, 1975, meeting is apparent to me that my appointment and
participation on this Board can no longer serve any useful purpose
for the residents of Washington County.
/s/ James C. Frye
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn suggested that we notify Mr. Frye that we accept his resignation with regrets.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a proposal from Keystone Portable X-ray
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Company in which they will perform whatever bedside x-ray services that we require at the
two nursing home facilities. Mr. Whalen stated that they will directly bill the Medicare and
Medicaid programs for this work. Mr. Whalen added that this service has been used in the
past, especially at the Women's Home and that Mrs. Burns was very pleased with the results
of this service. Mr. Whalen further stated that this eliminates the necessity for ambulance
service to the hospital for x-rays, and it is recommended by both Homes that the County enter
into this agreement with Keystone Portable X-ray Company.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
agreement with Keystone Portable X-ray 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 a IBM
Service Agreement for a typewriter in the Prothonotary Office.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the IBM
Service Agreement for the typewriter in the Prothonotary Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In connection with -all of our state agencies, especially under Civil Service-and
under any other Manpower arrangements, Mr. Whalen stated that it is necessary that the
County file an Affirmative Action Plan. Mr. Whalen stated that we have received the
standardized Affirmative Action Plan from the Office of Civil Defense, and he recommended
that Commissioner Jones be authorized to sign this Plan as he is the Director of Civil Defense
for Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board authorize
Commissioner Jones to sign the Affirmative Action Plan for the Office of Civil Defense as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that we have received the new street lighting
contracts for the Belle Vernon-Speers Bridge which expired on July 2, 1975. Mr. Whalen
stated that the contract calls for 21, - 20, 000 lumen mercury vapor units located on the road-
way of the Bridge. Mr. Whalen added that the Company shall furnish and maintain lamp fixturE
and supply line and will provide energy and lamp replacements, and also The Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation shall furnish and maintain fixture supports and conduit for the
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Mr. Whalen informed the Board that the County's responsibility is for 50% of the energy costs.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and
execute the Street Lighting Agreement with West Penn Power Company as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
In connection with the Harmon Creek Flood Control Project, Mr. Whalen stated
that the Department of Forests and Waters, Water and Power Resources Board have issued a
permit to construct and maintain a dam across an unnamed tributary to Harmon Creek in
Hanover Township, Washington County. Mr. Whalen also stated that the only requirement
is an acknowledgement of appraisal form to be completed and returned to the Department of
Environmental Resources.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize the
Chief Clerk to acknowledge receipt of the permit issued by the Department of Forests and Wa
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones,- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a contract with the Pittsburgh National Bank to furnish
a separate computer payroll service for the Manpower Program. Mr. Whalen stated that at
present time all of the payroll services are handled under this one agreement with PNB includ
Manpower, and at a meeting last week it was determined that it would be appropriate to separat
Manpower from the other payroll. Mr. Whalen added that the price is still the same at 28�
per employee check with a minimum charge of $45. 00 per payroll.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
contract with Pittsburgh National Bank to furnish a separate computer payroll service for the
Manpower Program. Said contract to be executed by the Chairman of the Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented the following Proclamation to the Board for their
consideration and approval:
WHEREAS, milk and dairy foods have become one of the most
important sources of food nutrients for all the American people; and
WHEREAS, several million people are engaged in the production,
processing and distribution of dairy foods; and
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WHEREAS, the citizens of Washington County consume dairy
products produced in Washington County, including fluid milk, cottage cheese, butter,
ice cream, and hard cheese; and
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WHEREAS, Town and Country Day will be set aside annually to promote
a better understanding between farmer and town's people and to educate the public
on the source of their food supply; and
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the County Commissioners of Washington
County, do hereby proclaim July 19, 1975, as Town and Country Day for the County
of Washington, and do urge every citizen of this county to join in the celebration at
Co -Hill Farms, Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania, so that we may all increase our
appreciation of dairy foods and the farmer.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board execute the
Proclamation proclaim Town and Country Day as per above.
Solicitor
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr,. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the:Board that Mr. Gilmore had been called away to
attend court in Pittsburgh, but that he had reviewed and approved the following matters of
business for the Board's attention at today's meeting.
Mr. Whalen stated that the first matter of business involves the contract with
the Corp of Engineers for the Relocation, Rearrangement and Alteration of Sewer Facilities,
Unit 2A, Chartiers Creek Local Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach.
Mr. Whalen stated that this involves the relocations which are better handled by the prime
contractor and the total amount of this contract is $6, 500, which the County would agree to
reimburse the Corp of Engineers because this work is a part of their contract that they will
let to their prime contractor.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and
execute the contract with the Corps of Engineers as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented a contract for the Summer Youth Program for the
Economically Disadvantaged under Title III of the Manpower Program. Mr. Whalen stated
that this contract is to be executed with the Diocesan School Board of Pittsburgh, Inc.
Moved by Mr, . Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
contract for the Summer Youth Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen then presented a Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
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$292, 029. 00.
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Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Application 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 three (3) On-Th-e-Job
Training Contracts between the Washington County Office of Manpower and Bricklayers Joint
Apprenticeship Committee, Local #11 for the training of David Bruce Crompton, Harold K.
Dorsey and Earl L. Ware.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execu
the OJT Contracts for the three individuals as per above,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented various Tax Claim Resolutions for private sale to the
Board for their consideration and approval, and recommended that these resolutions be execute
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that RESOLUTION NO. 409 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on June 15, 1918,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot No. 100,of the John G. Samson's Grandview Plan of
Lots, Situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed
in the name of William Wood, be approved; and that the sum of 1/3 of $1. 00 be accepted from
Carroll Township Authority, for right of way only, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - April 6, 1975,
and Carroll Township - April 6, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that RESOLUTION NO. 410 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on June 15, 1918,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot No. 41 of James A. Rabe's Plan of Eldora, situate
in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of
Harry Landefeld, be approved; and that the sum of 1/3 of $1. 00 be accepted from Carroll
Township Authority, for right of way only, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the
consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District - April 6, 1975 and Carroll
Township - April 6, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that RESOLUTION NO. 411 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on June 15, 1918,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lots Nos. 20 and 21 of the Warner Land Company of
Eldora Addition No. 3, situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerly assessed in the name of John W. Hall, be approved; and that the sum of 1/3 of $1. 00
be accepted from CARROLL TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY, for right of way only, Washington Counts
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Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District -
April 6, 1975 and Carroll Township - April 6, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that RESOLUTION NO. 412 for
property situate in Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on October 29,
1962, Tax Claim Bureau sale, being described as Lots Nos. 22 and 23 in the Warner Land
Company Eldora Plan No. 3, 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 $1. 00 be accepted from CARROLL TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY, for right of way only,
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved:
Ringgold School District - April 6, 1975 and Carroll Township - April 6, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that RESOLUTION NO. 413,
for property situate in Washington 5th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
January 24, 1940, April 29, 1940 and April 29, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as
20 Ac. Coal, being only a portion of 200 Ac. Coal 1930-1934 Assessment, County Assessment
1934 202 Ac. Coal. 1954 City Assessment 253-2753, Pittsburgh Vein of Coal, situate in
Washington 5th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of
Lilley Coal & Coke Co. 1930-1933. Calumet Coal Company, 1934, be approved; and that the
sum of $450. 00 be accepted from SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, Washington County
Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Washington School
`- JI�istrict - February 24, 1975 and Washington City Council - March 31, 1975
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Motion made subject to further clarification of amount of bid for Resolution No. 409, 410 and
411.)
Chief Clerk read a letter dated July 7, 1975 from the Service Employees
International Union Local 585 regarding Re -negotiation of Contractual Agreement. Skid letter
stated that the SEIU was interested in reopening the Jail Guards Agreement, and that they were
interested in setting up a meeting with the Commissioners to present their proposals for their
next contract. Mr. Whalen stated that two other identical letters had been received involving
the reopening the Court Related Employees Agreement and the Professional Employees
Agreement.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn referred to Public Employee Relations Act 195 of 1975 and stated that our existing
contracts expire on December 31, 1975 and according to the Timetable for Bargaining,
Mediation, and Fact -Finding, we must start collective bargaining before 171 days of BSD' -
July 14, 1975.
= Budget submission date. Defined in Act as "the date by which under the law
or practice a public employer's proposed budget, or budget containing proposed
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expenditures applicable to such public employer is submitted to the
Legislature or other similar body for final action. " Laws governing
counties, cities, boroughs, and townships require budget adoption
by December 31st, excepting in years following municipal elections,
adopted budgets may be amended up to February 15.
Mr. Flynn added that we have no recourse, and recommended that we notify the SEIU that we
are in the position to begin bargaining at a time and place mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Mr. Flynn stated that there is a question as to whether we have the legal right to bargain for
the court related employees and prison guards, and this will be discussed further.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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