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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR , EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 183
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, PA., September 18, 1975
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being: Chief
Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Fetcko; Solicitor Gilmore;
Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent, Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters;
John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power & Associates; John Drake of the Washington Area Senior
Citizens Center; Ermil Caleffie, Electrician; Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter;
Earl Bugaile of WKEG and Jerry Kolanic of WWVA.
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. 182, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 182 be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Airport (Mr. Whalen)
Mr. Whalen reported that he had talked to Mr. Wiley, the Engineer of Michael
Baker, Jr. , Inc. , concerning the report they were compiiing on the necessary corrections of
runway which they had hoped to have completed by now, but due to illness on their staff the
report was not finished. Mr. Wiley informed Mr. Whalen that they would try and have the
report in by tomorrow.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Treasurer of the U. S. - Manpower Program - ck. #82,178, 397
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2. Commonwealth of Pa. - Mingo Creek Park Expansion - 500M
Project #3-4-62-00-A-S-2, ck. #83-1014266 - $9, 781. 00
3. Treasurer of the U. S. - Manpower Program - ck. #82,193, 735 - $72, 555. 32
4. Pittsburgh National Bank - Weekend Repurchase Agreement
ck. #683771 - General Fund
Principle $650, 000. 00
Interest $ 297.92
TOTAL $650, 297. 92
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Chief Clerk then presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration
and approval:
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1. Carrier Machinery and Systems Division - $1, 962. 59
Remarks:
Mr. Whalen stated that a request was made from the Board for this bill to --be investigated
which is for the installation of a oil cooler water regulating valve on the heating and air-
conditioning unit. Mr. Whalen further stated that Mr. Crouse had made inquiry with the
engineers, Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. , and we had received the following answer to our inquiry
dated September 8, 1975.
Dear Mr. Crouse:
In reference to your letter dated August 25, 1975, 1 have reviewed the
original specifications and found the following:
The intent of the contract is to provide preventative maintenance
functions for equipment. The recent problem with the chiller had to
do with a mechanical failure, (not attributed to lack of improper
maintenance) therefore I do not feel that the work required to repair
the air conditioning equipment is covered under the preventative
maintenance contract with Powers Regulating Company.
In reference to Item two as to whether the amount of the invoice from
Carrier is reasonable for work performed, I feel the amount of this
invoice is reasonable and I would recommend payment.
I have reviewed our files and found that the cost estimated for a
maintenance agreement covering preventative maintenance, repair
and replacement, and emergency service discussed in October, 1974
was $27, 000 per year. At that time the County was not able to allocate
this amount of money and it was decided that only a maintenance agree-
ment covering preventative maintenance would be contracted. The cost
of the maintenance agreement now being provided by Powers Regulator
Company is $9,468. 00.
Should you like to review or consider increasing the present scope of the
preventative maintenance contract for the upcoming year or should you
have any questions in reference to the above, do not hesitate to call.
/ s / Michael Baker, Jr. Inc.
Denis O'Leary
Remarks:
Mr. Jones asked Mr. Gilmore if there was something that could be done concerning this
problem. He stated that we have problems with this system ever since it was put in.
Mr. Gilmore stated that he was not sure that anything could be done unless we could prove
that something was wrong in the beginning.
Mr. Flynn asked Ermil Caleffie to elaborate on this situation down at the Parks with the air-
conditioning.
Mr. Caleffie stated that the- problem concerned small parts and they had to redo the whole
machine. He further stated that all the facts involving this problem was sent through a
computer in Chicago, but whatever was causing the problem did not show up. Mr. Caleffie
also stated that this was something far beyond a maintenance problem, and is not likely to
happen again.
(Further discussion was held.)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bill from Carrier
Machinery and Systems Division be approved for payment. ,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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for payment.
Chief Clerk then read the remaining bills:
2. Cole Layer Trumble Company - $29, 299. 98
3. Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc. - $2, 800. 00
4. William C. Porter - Mingo Creek Park - $79.50
5. Advertisements: Observer -Reporter -
$73.60
Observer -Reporter -
$62.40
The Daily Herald -
$45. 10
The Daily Herald -
$37.40
The Daily Herald -
$37. 40
The Daily Herald -
$33. 90
The Daily Herald -
$58. 40
6. GWSM, Inc. /Landscape Architects - Mingo Park - $100. 00
7. Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency
fourth quarter budget allocation - $6,175. 00
8. The V alley Independent - $ 36 8. 53
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, 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 dated September 16, 1975 from Richard Gubanish, Chief
Assessor regarding a Tax Bill received by Daryl J. & Marcie A. Potts. Mr. Gubanish
recommended that Mr. Potts be able to pay his taxes at the face value of $57. 86, due to the
fact that Mr. Potts did not receive his Tax Bill in time to pay his taxes.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the recommendation made
by Richard Gubanish be accepted as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 15, 1975 concerning the payment of
taxes from Mrs. Mary Lou Tyrpin of Daisytown, Pa. Mrs. Tyrpin stated in her letter that
she did not receive her tax bill until May (five months later than other citizens), and she felt
that she should be allowed five extra months in which to pay the discount instead of being
forced to pay a penalty.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso asked what the law was on this and thought that even if a person does not receive
his tax notice, he would still be responsible.
Mr. Gilmore stated that technically you are responsible, and that when we give the people the
opportunity to pay just the tax and not the penalty, we are doing that out of basic fairness
but the law says even if a person does not get their notice, they are still obligated to pay the
tax.
Mr. Flynn stated that we are not trying to infringe upon Mrs. Tyrpin's rights at all, but the
method we have of sending out tax notices which gives the taxpayers six months or less to pay
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the discount at face value as only come into being within the last few -years.
Mr. Paluso stated that if we are going to make exceptions to this policy, there is no use ill _
having a policy.
Mr. Flynn stated that he could not understand why Mr. Tyrpin had waited until September to
pay the taxes. If someone should overlook the right to pay the taxes, intentionally or not,
they will have to suffer the consequences.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board will notify
Mrs. Tyrpin of their decision to deny her request and the reasons for the denial as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a memorandum dated September 16, 1975
from Richard Gubanish requesting permission to visit Mr. Dave Barr, Chief Assessor of
Centre County in regards to the Tax Assessment procedures of his office.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
request made by Richard Gubanish, Chief Assessor as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a letter dated September 11, 1975 from Louise
Abel of Child Welfare Services advising that Marcia Wilson, Caseworker, will be receiving
a salary increase effective September 1, 1975. Said letter stated that Mrs. Wilson is to be
granted an increment from an annual salary of $11, 032 to an annual salary of $11, 540. Said
increment based on her Performance Evaluation Report.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 10, 1975 from Fred C. Briggs,
President, Charleroi Borough Council. Mr. Briggs stated in his letter that the Borough of
Charleroi is in the process of trying to acquire the First Christian Church in Charleroi, to
convert it into a Mini -Health Center. Said letter also stated that the Mon Valley Health Center
would like to lease this building from the Borough of Charleroi and remodel it to their specifi-
cations, at their own expense. Mr. Briggs stated that they were confronted with a financial
problem and asked if the Commissioners could offer some assistance to make this project a
reality.
R emarks:
Mr. Paluso: I looked into this and my understanding is that the congregate feeding program
that takes place in the various Senior Citizens Centers - they do not do it in the present
Senior Citizens quarters in the Second Street School Building in Charleroi. For some reason
the State has not -seen fit to allow them to do it in that building. I understand that if the
Church is remodeled and serve as a Health Center in which a lunch program is undertaken,
then it would be permitted. Why the Second Street School Building is not being used as a
nutrition program, I don't know. This is a strange situation.
Mr. Flynn recommended that this matter be tabled until it can be arranged for Mr. Luppino
to research this further.
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Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 9, 1975 from the Department of
Agriculture, regarding rural transportation in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland
Counties. Said letter stated that combined efforts have helped the rural residents of these
counties to have improved mobility, but the lackof coordination of their services has led to
duplication of effort as well as inadequate use of private transit operators. Letter also stated
t hat the Department is interested in exploring means of coordinating services and they have
attempted to develop an innovative approach to this problem, which calls for establishment of a
Scrip System in the four counties. Letter further stated that a meeting had been arranged with
all interested social service agencies, county commissioners and private transit operators inv
in the area to discuss this concept, on Tuesday, September 23, 1975 at the Holiday Inn,
Washington, Pa.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 17, 1975 from Clay Graham, Land
Acquisition Agent requesting permission to attend a right-of-way course in Indianapolis,
Indiana, sponsored by the American Right -of -Way Association. Mr. Graham stated that this
,I is a senior course in the economics of right-of-way valuation and would give him 120
educational credits toward his senior designation in the American Right -of Way Association.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approved the
request made by Clay Graham 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 September 11, 1975 from Charles Crouse,
Administrative Assistant regarding a request forwarded to him from the Washington County
Home for Aged Men. Mr. Crouse stated in his letter that a regulation now in effect, states
that long term care facilities must have a food supervisor who has met one of a few alternate
basic requirements, and one of the alternates is completion of a correspondence or classroom
course approved by the American Dietetic Association. Mr. Crouse stated that Mary Pradettd,
supervising cook_ at the Men's Home would be most willing and interested in completing this
course available through the University of Florida, and that she had been recommended highly
by Mrs. Kasper.
Remarks:
Mr. Whalen stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Crouse, who recommended that the
Board approve this to comply with a upcoming regulation.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the request
which would allow Mary Pradetto to complete a correspondence or classroom course approved
by the American Dietetic Association with the provisio that the textbooks and other related
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materials become County property and maintained in the Washington County Home for Aged Men
for future reference.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen referred to a letter dated September 5, 1975 from the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program, which stated that one major difficulty has been overcome by the
Washington County Board of Commissioners since 1971 when they appointed us to the position
of Protective Services Director for the Aged. Said letter further stated that this official
position provides assistance to the County elderly for advice in dealing with contractors and
other suppliers, and also assistance in applying for admission to nursing homes and other such
institutions, etc. Mr. Whalen stated that by going back into the records it was found that this
appointment was never made. Mr. Whalen then mentioned, as a follow up on this, that a letter
dated September 16, 1975 had been received from Rev. Edward A. Sadvary, Director which
reads as follows:
Dear Mr. Flynn:
Recently Mrs. Joan Owens called your office and said that I wrote a letter
to the Greene County Commissioners telling them that you had appointed
the RSVP Office as the Protective Services Director for Washington County
and that they should do likewise.
This is not the case. What I told them was: that I worked for the Washington
County Commissioners as the Protective Services Director in 1971 and that
I had experience in this field. I wanted to volunteer my experience and
service free of any charge or obligation to Greene County because many
people were calling my agency as well as other agencies. I felt with the
official blessing of the Commissioners more could be accomplished.
Mrs. Owens is not experienced in this field and has no one on her staff to
do this work, but since she claims the position, I backed away as well as
I could.
I only want you to know that I was not involving your office in any way and
I did not intend to misrepresent the facts in any way.
/s/ Rev. Edward A. Sadvary
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: We will let this matter rest, but the fact remains that on the basis of the letter
he sent to Greene County, they did appoint him and then rescinded the action at a subsequent
meeting.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a request for field registration to be held in
Township Building in Prosperity, from Edna Miller, Committee Woman. Mr. Whalen also
informed the Board of a memorandum from the Election Office for approval of the final dates
of registration.
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Friday - October 3, 1975
Saturday - October 4, 1975
Hour s
9 a. m. to 9 'p. m.
9 a. m. to 1 p. m.
Monday - October 6, 1975 9 a. m. to 9 p.m.
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Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
request for field registration in Prosperity and the final dates for field registration as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board that we had received, from the Secretary of the
Corn iarrwealth, samples for the election which cover the Judicial ballot on the retention basis
which involves the Superior Court. Mr. Whalen stated that there are no retentions in this
County. jMr. Whalen added that there was a copy of the retention ballot included, but this
is all we have received up to this particular time.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 9, 1975 from the Penn's Southwest
Association requesting support for their 1975 funding. Said letter gave a brief statement
regarding the record of the Association which was created to expand employment and business
opportunities in the nine counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and also elaborated on the
rationale behind the Association's program. Said letter stated that the annual budget
objective of the Association is to generate funding of $1 million dollars, and that they
appreciated the generous support we have given them previously. The Association requested
a contribution of $1, 000 for 1975.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn suggested that the Association should be considered in next year's budgetary
appropriations. Mr. Flynn stated that we did make a appropriation to them in 1974, so we
will follow up in this manner and make it a budgetary item.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 9, 1975 directed to Anthony Luppino
Director of Adult Welfare Services from Ian G. Rawson, Research Associate, thanking Mr.
Luppino and his staff for the assistance provided during the Washington County Phase of their
Health and Nutrition Survey. Said letter stated that the interviews obtained were currently
being prepared for computer processing, and they hoped to have a report on the project
available before the end of the year.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 10, 1975 from Mrs. Walter E. Keally
of the St. Francis of Assisi Library in Finleyville, Pa. Mrs. Keally expressed the Library's
pleasure in participating in the programs offered for children on Tuesday mornings at Mingo
Creek- County Park. Mrs. Keally stated that they had found the programs very interesting,
well selected and well prepared, and they look forward to joining in similar programs in
coming years.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 10, 1975 from Mary C. Harris,
Special Assistant to the Governor regarding the control of explosives in the Department of
Environmental Resources. Ms. Harris referred to a letter which Mr. Flynn had sent to
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Governor Shapp concerning this matter, and she stated that it has not come to her attention
that there is any reorganization planned in the Bureau of Surface Mine Reclamation and Land
Protection, however, she did ask Dr. Goddard to take Mr. Flynn's recommendation under
advisement in the event that any action in this area is planned.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that this reply relates to a meeting several weeks ago which Rev. Davis
attended, and this was the follow up on his request.
Mr. Whalen read a letter dated September 9, 1975 from the Wheeling Creek
Watershed Commission submitting to the Washington County Board of Commissioners the
Estimated Budget for the period July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976, which was approved at the annual
Watershed Commission meeting of July 30, 1975. Also enclosed with said letter, was a copy
of their annual audit, by H. S. Hutzell & Company, for the past fiscal year.
R emarks:
Mr. -Flynn noted that a meeting will be held in the Public Meeting Room, Monday, September 22
at 2:00 p. m. with the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission relating to the two dam sites
in Greene County.
11:00 A. M. - OPENING OF BIDS:
Controller Mascara and Deputy Controller Daniels opened and read the following bids:
(a) 1975 Four (4) Door Sedan
1. I. C. Patsch & Sons, Inc.
Pike Street
Houston, PA 15342
Total Amount of Bid: $4,165.61
A certified check in the amount of $416.. 56 accompanied the bid.
2. Davies & Tregembo Ford, Inc.
728 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 910. 00
A certified check in the amount of $391. 00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bids be tabled until
such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) Printing and Delivering of Election Supplies
1. William G. Johnston Company
P.O. Box 6759
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 020. 00
Bid bond in the amount of $400. 00 with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Company accompanied the bid.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, awarding the contract for the
printing and delivering of election supplies to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P.O. Box
6759, Pittsburgh, Pa. , for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only
responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Wood Chipper
1. Canonsburg Supply & Equipment Co., Inc.
R. D. 1, Box 247
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 580. 00
A certified check in the amount of $258. 00 accompanied the bid.
2. Pascoe Equipment Company
Steubenville Pike
R. D. 2
Oakdale, PA 15071
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 853. 00
A certified check in the amount of $285. 30 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(d) Demolition - Van Eman Street building, Canonsburg
1. William H. Miller
P.O. Box 553
Washington, PA 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 800. 00
A certified check in the amount of $300. 00 accompanied the bid.
(The Controller's Office received one other bid on this item from
Tri State Salvage Company, but due to the fact it was received
at 11:04 it was left sealed. )
Moved by Mi-. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(e) Patrol Vehicle
1. I. C. Patsch & Sons, Inc.
Pike Street
Houston, PA 15342
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$6, 273.10
Less trade in value for one (1) 1968 Ford Sedan: $1, 274. 35
Net Amount of Bid: $4, 998. 75
A certified check in the amount of $499. 88 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse it.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(f) Station Wagon
1. I. C. Patsch & Sons, Inc.
Pike Street
Houston, PA 15342
$5,447.30
Less trade-in value for one (1) 1969 Ford Station Wagon: $ 800. 00
Net Amount of Bid: $4, 647. 30
A certified check in the amount of $464. 73 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(g) Pickup Truck
1. I. C. Patsch &"Sons, Inc.
Pike Street
Houston, PA 15342
$6, 479. 69
Less trade-in value for one (1) 1970 Ford Pickup Truck: $1, 200. 00
Net Amount of Bid: $5, 279. 69
A certified check in the amount of $527. 97 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(h) Printing and Delivering of Ballots
1. Badzik Printing Service
401 ThomDsAo 15033 Avenue
Donora,
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In accordance with the advertisement of the County Commissioners, inviting
proposals for the printing and delivering to the office of the County Board of Elections the
necessary ballots for the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4,
1975, having examined the attached specifications and understanding same, I (or we) propose to
furnish said ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth:
Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots
r price per thousand for ballots furnished ...................... $88. 80
Approximately 23, 000 pink official ballots
for Election Districts. Price per thousand
for ballots furnished ....................................... $51. 60
Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth
in attached specifications, price per ten sets ................. $420. 00
Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots
for political parties, etc. , (as set forth in attached
specifications) price per thousand for ballots
furnished.................................................$64.50
For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of a
ballot of any Election District because of error on
the part of any County Employee, minimum charge per
district for re -run of 100 ballots or less ..................... $26. 50
A bid bond in the amount of $1, 300. 00 with the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board of County
Commissioners award the contract for the printing and delivering to the Election Department
of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots required for the conduct of the General
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1975, to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 401
Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania -15 033, for the amount set forth in their bid; this be
the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(i) Delivering of Ballot Boxes
1. Earl Riggle
R. D. 4, Box 230
Washington, PA 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $1, 298. 00
A certified 'check in the amount of $130. 00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board of County
Commissioners award the contract for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies
to the Judge of Elections for approximately two hundred five precincts required for the conduct
of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1975, to EARL RIGGLE, R. D. 4,
Box 230, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the amount set forth in his bid; this being the
lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; : Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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(j) Central air conditioning or window air conditioning
1. ENVIRON Sales & Service, Inc.
5826 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Central air conditioning: $8, 834. 00
Window air conditioning: $ 8, 995. 00
A bid bond in the amout of 10% of the total bid with the United States
Fidelity and Guaranty Company accompanied the bid.
2. Spinda Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service
R. D. 1, Box 310A
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Central air conditioning: $7, 950. 00
Window air conditioning: $5, 800. 00
A certified check in the amount of $800. 00 accompanied the bid.
3. West Penn Service Company
768 West Chestnut St.
Washington, PA 15301
Central air conditioning: $10, 393. 00
Window air conditioning: $ 4,551. 00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid with the Aetna Casualty
and Surety Company accompanied the bid.
4. Hafer Plumbing & Equipment Company
1414 Potomac Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Central air conditioning: $6, 078. 00
Window air conditioning: $5, 231. 00
A certified check in the amount of $610. 00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(k) Lawn and Gardon Tractor
1. E. P. Murphy's Lawn & Garden Center
Box 285-C, R. D. 4
Washington, PA 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $4, 846. 60
A certified check in the amount of $484. 66 accompanied the bid.
2. Sichi Farm Supply, Inc.
R. D #1
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Total Amount of Bid: $4, 667. 80
A certified check in the amount of $467. 00 accompanied the bid.
3. Canonsburg Supply & Equipment Co., Inc.
R. D. 1, Box 247
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total Amount of Bid: $4,439. 00
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A certified check in the amount of $443. 90 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bids be tabled
until such time that the legal department has had a chance to peruse them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso- Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
(1) Dental Equipment
(No bids were received for this item.)
Remarks:
Mr. Bontempo of Wallover & Mitchell: The bid documents were issued to four bidders, all of
which we have had conversations with, and to the best of my knowledge, three out of four were
going to submit bids and I am at a loss as to why we did not receive any.
Mr. Flynn: What would suggest that we do at this point?
Mr. Bontempo: There is no pressing need, because all of the coordination necessary for the
receipt of the dental equipment has been taken care of. We will have to have conversations
with them to see what their reasons were for not submitting bids and make a judgement on wha
should be done. Is there any possibility that we would not have to take bids on this equipment,
bud rather go to a dental equipment company and negotiate a contract with them?
Mr. Gilmore: I am not sure. It seems to me that if no one will bid, that does not mean that
you cannot buy. There must be something you can do here, so I will take a look into the
matter. Off hand, I think that after a reasonable and diligent effort to try to get bids, you
should be able to get it on your own.
Mr. Paluso: I recommend then that the Solicitor give us an opinion regarding this s1tuation
by the next meeting.
(Mr. Carl, a representative from Hafer Plumbing & Equipment Company, asked Mr. Flynn
what the procedures were concerning the bids for the air conditioning. Mr. Flynn explained
that when we have a substantial number of bids on any given item, we table the subject matter
for the time being in order to give our legal department a chance to .peruse the bids to make
sure that they meet the specifications. Mr. Flynn added that hopefully within the next week or
two we will then be able to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.)
Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 12, 1975 from the Soil Conservation
Service regarding Cross Creek dam sites and obtaining road permits in the pools of these sites
Said letter stated that since a meeting on August 19 with Clay Graham to determine how to
proceed, they had contacted the Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration, who suggested
that we work through the District Engineer for PennDOT at Uniontown, Mr. Jim Wilson.
Said letter also stated that Mr. Wilson knows the criteria necessary to obtain PennDOT
approval on the Legislative routes, and he in turn can obtain the necessary PennDOT approvals
through their Harrisburg office.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 12, 1975 from the Washington County
Humane Society asking the Commissioners for financial support in order to finish and furnish
the $112, 000 building it now has under construction. Said letter stated that the Society needs
$45, 000 to complete the building which will enable them to keep more, and for a -longer time,
some of the animals left on their doorstep. Said letter further explained the procedures at the
shelter and mentioned several people who were involved with the Society and its functions.
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Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that he had discussed this matter with Mrs. Ruth Rutherford, President
of the Humane Society, and he informed'Mrs. Rutherford that the Commissioners would take
this under consideration in next years budget.
Chief Clerk read the following letter dated September 15, 1975 from William C.
Porter, Attorney at Law, directed to Clay Graham, Land Acquisition Agent, regarding Harmon
Creek Flood Control, Site 480.
Dear Clay:
At the earliest possible meeting (September 18 if possible, otherwise
September 25) please have the Commissioners adopt a resolution under
the provisions of Act No. 4 of 1972 to acquire by eminent domain the
following flooding or flowage easements, all in Jefferson Township:
1. Glenn M. Roberts and Evelyn Jean Roberts, his wife,
0.644 acre.
2. Wanda Morgan, 0. 246 acre.
3. John A. Brown, Jr. and Mary Joan Brown, his wife,
1.315 acres.
4. Mary Holman, a/k/a Mary Martha Holman, 0. 227 acre.
Please advise me promptly as soon as this has been done.
/ s/ William C. Porter
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board authorize Clay
Graham, Land Acquisition Agent and William C. Porter, Attorney to draw up the necessary
resolution in order to acquire the flooding or flowage easements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Chief Clerk read a letter September 15, 1975 from the Soil Conservation Service
which enclosed three copies of the Trust Fund Agreement between the Service and the Wash
County Commissioners. Said letter stated that the agreements had been executed on behalf
of the Service, and they were now being presented to the Commissioners for their approval.
Mr. Whalen stated that Mr. Gilmore had reviewed the Trust Fund Agreement and found it in
order.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the Trust
Fund Agreement between the Soil Conservation Service and the Washington County
Commissioners, and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute said agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
lVbtion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a letter dated September 16, 1975 from the
Fire School Committee notifying the Board of Commissioners that the Washington County
Firemen's, Association, Inc. will open their Fire School on Saturday, September 20, 1975 at
8:00 p. m. , and they asked that the Commissioners be present at this opening.
Mr. Whalen read the following memorandum from the Office of Manpower Plann
regarding confirmation of two additional slots under Title VI, dated September 17, 1975:
As discussed in the Agenda Meeting September 17, 1975 this
letter confirms the approval to fill two additional slots under Title VI,
(1) for Child Welfare Services as per Mrs. Abel's request, and (1) for
Council of Governments for an Inspector for the Rodent Control
Program.
These two additional slots will be filled along with those
already confirmed at the last meeting.
s / John A. Piganell
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the two
additional slots under Title VI as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen presented two On the Job Contracts between the Office of Manpower
Planning and Automotive Services Council of Pennsylvania for Clyde F. Currey as a Mechanic
and with Washington Food Locker for Richard J. Ankrom as a Meat Cutter.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and
execute the two On the Job Contracts as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 10, 1975 from the Washington County
Chapter PARC, Inc. regarding an appointment to the MH/MR Advisory Board due to the
resignation of Rev. Charles A. Gifford. Said letter expressed their regrets over the
resignation and recommended that Mr. Lawrence C. Kinskey of Washington, Pa., be approved
as a replacement for Rev. Gifford. Said letter gave a brief summary of Mr. Kinskey's
background and experience, and also mentioned that Mr. Kinskey had served their organization
in different board positions over the past ten years.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
appointment of Mr. Lawrence C. Kinskey to the MH/MR Advisory Board as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk read a letter dated September 11, 1975 from the Redevelopment
Authority recommending the reappointment of Audley S. Crumrine to the Board of the
Redevelopment Authority. Said letter stated that Mr. Crumrine was very knowledgeable in ,
housing and other community development matters.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
reappointment of Audley S. Crumrine to the Board of the Redevelopment Authority as per above
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board that he had been advised by Warden Roupe,
Mr. Bevec and Mr. Ermil Caleffie that the present washer in use at the Washington County
Prison is in very poor condition and could possibly break down at any time, and they had
asked that the Commissioners advertise for a replacement unit. Mr. Whalen stated that he
had discussed this matter with them and recommended that the Board advertise for the washer.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Chief Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for a washer at the Washington County Prison. Said bids to be received
in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a. m. , Prevailing Time, Thursday,
, 1975, and publicly opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the
County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen referred to a meeting several weeks ago, at which the Commissioner;
approved an additional payment for the National Guard, and he stated that action had not been
taken to make the necessary budgetary transfer at that time. Therefore, Mr. Whalen
recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the transfer of $2, 0.00 from Account
1499-1 (Balance at End of Year) to Account 626 (National Guard Budgetary Account).
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
budgetary transfer of $2, 000 from Account 1499-1 to Account 626 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen stated that the next matter of business involves the refurbishing
of Courtrooms No. 1 and No. 2, and as a part of the Bond Issue which was formulated in 1974,
there was money set aside to do this work, but thus far no action as been taken. Mr. Whalen
stated that the only use that has been put to this money, was the corrections made for the
Courts with the Domestic Relations and Adult Probation Offices involved. Mr. Whalen added
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that the balance of this money is still remaining, but with the Bicentennial year fast approaching,
he recommended that the Board get some minor architectural advice and then proceed to draw
up specifications for the refurbishing of those two courtrooms.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso: Several months ago, I believe we discussed this and as a part of the Bicentennial
there is a fund to be used by another county to refurbish the interior. I thought that this was
supposed to be investigated to see if we could apply to that, and this in turn would free us to
do some of the other things that need done.
Mr. Whalen: Pending some additional correspondence, right now the answer from them is
No, but hopefully we can develop some additonal information. However, I would not hold out
any hope for help from that source. I believe there should be a joint meeting between the
Board of Judges and the Board of Commissioners to further explore this matter because this
involves a considerable amount of money.
Mr. Flynn: I think the proper thing to do, is for you to make arrangements to meet with the
Judges to discuss this problem, iron out all the pros and cons and then proceed from there.
In the meantime, we could still follow through and check with Chuck Chattaway to see if there
is any money we can get.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board that he had received, through the Superintendent'
Office, a proposal from Pearl V inocur, Interiors of Pittsburgh to refurbish Judge Sweet's
chambers. Mr. Whalen stated that this letter had been addressed to Judge Charles Sweet, who
then turned it over to Mr. Bevec. Mr. Whalen also stated that this proposal calls for the
expenditure of $7, 896. 20 to refurbish the chambers, and he read the list of the following items
to be included in the refurbishing.
Carpet: Charcoal gray, wall to wall, including pad
and installation .................................. $ 850. 20
"Built Ins" - of mahogany - desk top of copper covered
formica. To include desk, typewriter table, bookcases,
map table, etc .......................................... $2, 350. 00
Wallpaper: Louis Bowen grass cloth ...................... $680. 00
Labor - to repair and prepare walls - hang paper, paint
ceiling, paint bathroom .................................. $585. 00
Two (2) custom made Wing chairs upholstered in garnet
vinyl @ $460. 00 each ................................... $ 920. 00
Two (2) Chippendale chairs custom made in garnet vinyl
@$230.00.............................................$460.00
One coffee table ........................................ $425. 00
One desk chair repaired - recovered in garnet vinyl........ $185. 00
Onelamp table ......................................... $195. 00
Three blinds, charcoal gray ............................. $270. 00
@ $ 90. 00
Installation ............................................ $ 80. 00
Onelamp .............................................. $150. 00
Accessories: To include floor plastic, pad for -
desk chair, ash trays, letter trays, etc .................. $300. 00
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Said letter also requested a $2, 000 deposit if the work should meet with approval.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso recommended that this matter be tabled until it can be discussed with the Judges
at the proposed meeting.
Gnl i ritnr•
Solicitor Gilmore presented a proposed Agreement for the Board's consideration
whereby Washington County would purchase from Washington Tool and Machine Company two
tracts of land situate in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Mr.
Gilmore stated that the Board had asked him to look into an agreement some time ago for the
purchase of land for our Eighty Four Industrial Site. Mr. Gilmore stated that as in most of
these agreements, WIDC eventually takes title to the land after we initially acquire it, and
then they acquire the funds to buy it back from us. This agreement merely provides that we
are going to buy the land from the people who are selling it, which is Washington Tool and
Machine, and then they will in turn buy it from us after all the arrangements are made.
Mr. Gilmore added that this agreement is for our own protection and recommended that the
Board enter into this agreement.
(Discussion was held. )
R emarks:
Mr. Flynn asked if we had received Court approval on this matter.
Mr. Gilmore stated that we had Court approval on this last January.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board approve and
execute the WIDC Agreement as per above, and that May 1st, 1976 be made the target date
for the WIDC to reimburse Washington County in the purchase of land for the industrial park
development at Eighty Four, Pa.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
"Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjou rned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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