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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. 187
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa. , October 16, 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; County Solicitor Gilmore; Administrative
Assistant Fetcko; Peter Mansmann, Solicitor of Nottingham; Sanford Simmons, Secretary of
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Nottingham Township; Michael Johns, Republican Committee Chairman for Washington County;
Anthony Luppirfo, �ult Welfare Services Director; Thomas Terputac, Attorney at Law
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representing Leroy Cimino; William Bower, Supervisor of Canton Township; George Vitteck
from Canton Township; QW illard Haney representing the people of Canton Township; Gene
Foster, Chairman of the Board of Canton Township Supervisors; Mrs. Helen Jochynek,
Committee Lady from Canton Township; Helen Anderson, Canton Township; Warner L. Piatt,
Committeeman from Canton Township; Helen Miller, League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson,
Observer -Reporter; Mildred Farrah, Director of Bureau of Elections; Earl Bugaile, WKEG;
Phillip J. Angelo, The Daily Notes; Jack Merdian, WJPA, and Michael George, Director of
Parks and Recreation.
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. 186, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No, 186 be approved
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business: Mr. George Vitteck, Jr., Canton Township
Nfr. George Vitteck, Jr. asked to be placed on the Agenda in regards to the
vacancy for Township Supervisor in Canton Township. It was previously agreed by the Board
that Mr. Vitteck be hard and that the regular meeting be recessed and a Special Meeting of
the Election Board was held to hear Mr. Vitteck. (Election Board Minute No. 18)
The regular meeting reconvened.
Special Order of Business: Mr. Anthony Luppino - Companion Chore Program
Regular Protective Care Program
Mr. Luppino: These programs represent continuation of funding by the Board of Washington
County Commissioners.
This will be the second year for the Companion Chore Program and
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the sixth year for the Regular Protective Care Program. The Companion Chore Service
four month budget presented last year had a total Budget Figure of $33, 727. 00 with the total
County match in cash of-$762. 00. This program has more than met the required goals that the
State set forth from 0 Referral and Services to 8 companions and 3 chore workers. We delivl
services in excess of 150 Washington County elderly residents, those individuals 60 and over
as mandated by the area agents. Because of the success of the program, the State region and
local area agents have suggested an expansion and allocated the money for this. The current
budget for fiscal year 1976, January 1 thru December 31, will be a total of $119, 522 and the
total County match would be $1, 021. This is a 75/25 match. I have been told by the State that
this program, since it is the first one in Southwestern Pa. and it has been a success in
Washington County, will be used the way that it is structured by the Adult Welfare Services as
a prototype for future program funding in other parts of the state. The expansion in staff
represents two additional companion workers making a total of ten and four addittonal chore
workers making a total of six. The chore workers are elderly individuals 60 and over. This
will be three shifts so that we can pay them hourly and not cause a problem with Social
Security requirements. This is a way of supplementing the income of the elderly.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Companion Chore
Program be extended another year necessary to the contracts drawn up as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Luppino: The Protection Services Proposal is for the sixth year and the fiscal year is
from January thru December. Last year the County Commissioners approved a budget of
$86, 551. 00 with the total cash match from the County of $1, 423. 00. This program is under-
going an expansion in the terms of four out reach workers to actively case hunt in the
community, referrals for elderly individuals unable to take advantage of the news media and
other conventional ways of finding out about the service. Under Protective Services, we have
protective case workers, information and referrals. This is a computerized terminal that
has been installed within the last six months which furnish information to individuals calling
from any party of Washington County or the entire tri-county area. We are adding four out
reach workers, and we have the foster home program and protective service components.
The current budget with the expansion will be $128, 971, with the cash county match being
$623. 00. Both programs represent $250, 000. 00 services with a cost to the County of $1, 600. 01
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the budget
for the Protective Services Program as per above.
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Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Special- Order of Business: Mingo Creek Park
On hand today were two representatives from Nottingham Township, Mr. Peter
Mansmann, Solicitor of Nottingham Township and Sanford Simmons, Secretary of Nottingham
Township, to discuss the proposal which was made at the regular meeting on Thursday,
September 18, 1975 regarding the closing of roads in Mingo Creek Park. Mr. Michael George
of Parks and Recreation stated that the purpose of closing the roads is to provide better control
and security for the park and at the same time reduce the expense of police patrol. Mr. Georgf
added that the roads are open at night time and that there has been a considerable amount of
vandalism. Mr. Mansmann and Mr. Simmons objected to the closing of these roads due to the
fact that the Township residents use these roads to go to and from Monongahela and Washington.
They also stated that closing off these roads will hamper the operation of snow removal by the
Township, and the extreme hazard of fighting fires as the two fire companies must use the
roads to gain access to the greater portion of the Township. They further stated that the
Township Supervisors do not object to the closing off of the smaller feeder roads to Mingo Park
which serve only the Park, just the two main roads through the Park. It was suggested by
Mr. Paluso that road L. R. 62032 be left open for a trial period. It was agreed that the
f ollowing roads would be left open:
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L.R.
62032
at Intersection with L.R.
62061
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L.R.
62032
at Intersection with Twp.
Rd. 818 North
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L.R.
62032
at Intersection with Twp.
Rd. 822
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L. R.
62032
at Intersection with L. R.
62014
The following roads will be closed:
1. L.R. 62044 at Intersection with State Rt. 136
2. Twp. Rd. 818 South at Intersection with State Rt. 136
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso stated that this would leave the main roads going through the Park open for use by
the Township Supervisors.
Mr. Flynn stated that this would be for a trial period and if there are any problems, we will
have to take some other measure. Mr. Flynn stated that the Commissioners would inform
Nottingham Township if anything else has to be done.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(1) Treasurer of the U.S. - Manpower Program - ck. #82, 258,108
Manpower Account - $19, 329. 00
(2) Commonwealth of Pa. - for full time District Attorney -
Federal Share-ck. #81-1057704-Grants & Gifts - $6, 600. 00
(3) Commonwealth of Pa. - for full time District Attorney
State Buy -In - ck. #47, 608483 - Grants & Gifts - $556. 00
(4) Commonwealth of Pa. - Federal Share for VIP Program
ck. #81-1057702 - Grants & Gifts - $1, 250. 00
(5) Treasurer of the U.S. - Manpower Program - ck. #82, 268, 889
Manpower Account - $64, 257. 06
(6) Treasurer of the U.S. - Manpower Program - ck. #82, 268, 890
Manpower Account - $20, 000. 00
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approval:
for payment.
Chief Clerk presented the following bills to the Board for their consideration and
(1) Redevelopment Authority - $23, 000. 00 - Budget Item
(2) Nottingham Township Supervisors - $2, 500. 00 - Mingo Creek County Park
(3) Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - $4, 892. 79 - Extended Care Facility
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 informed the Board of a letter dated October 3, 1975 from the Electi
Office giving notice that the Vestaburg Community Building is unavailable for this year's
November election due to its condition. Mr. Whalen stated that approval to use the basement
of the V estaburg United Presbyterian Church for voting in November, 1975 was given by the
Sessions Board of the Church on Sunday, October 5, 1975 at a special meeting.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board accept the use of
the basement of the Vestaburg United Presbyterian Church for voting in the November election
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning, a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Review Certificat
which we had sent to HUD, pertaining to several projects in Washington County, Mr. Whalen
informed the Board that we have received notice that there have been no objections to our
Request and a period of 15 days from and after the receipt of such Request and Certification
has expired. Mr. Whalen stated that our authority to use funds in the amount of $477, 000
granted to us under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the
projects listed below:
A ctivity
1. Burgettstown Borough
Recreation Improvements
2. California Borough
Acquisition, Demolition and Relocation
3. Canton Township
a. Community Center
b. Demolition Program
4. Charleroi Borough
Acquisition of Real Property
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$2 8, 000
70,000
60,000
10,000
90,000
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5. Independence Township
Redevelopment Program
22,000
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6. North Bethlehem Township $27, 000
Community Center
7. North Strabane Township
Water Line Extension 45,000
8. Peters Township
Community Park 40,000
9. Smith Township
Recreation Facility 40,000
10. Allenport Area
Emergency -Rescue Service Facility - -
Acquisition of Land 45,000
477,000
"The construction of an emergency rescue facility is ineligible. The list of
eligible public facilities found at 24 CRF 570. 200 (a) (2) is all inclusive.
Consequently, no funds are to be spent for either the design or construction
of the facility. Acquisition of land for the facility is an eligible activity.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request dated October 2, 1975 from the
Washington High School Future,Business Leaders of America to use the front of the Washington
County Court House, above and on the steps on Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00
p. m. for a Rock-A-Thon. Said letter stated that this project would consist of FBLA members
rocking on rocking chairs f-or nine hours being sponsored for every hour they rock, and that
all proceeds will be used for the one and only FBLA Bicentennial Project. Letter also stated
that all profits made from this project would go to the Washington Crossing Foundation, to help
re-enact a very important part in America's history: "Washington Crossing the Delaware",
which will take place on December 25, 1976, at the Washington Crossing Park.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso asked who was responsible for the orderliness and cleaning up after the Rock -A-
T hon.
Mr. Flynn suggested that the Board authorize this and have Mr. Bevec contact the FBLA
members to make the proper conditions.
Chief Clerk read a request dated October 8, 1975 from Louise Abel of Child
Welfare Services. Said letter informed the Board that The Pennsylvania Council for Home-
maker -Home Health Aide Services is holding its annual meeting October 22, 1975 in Harrisburg,
and requested that the Commissioners give their consideration to the attendance of their
Homemaker, Mrs. Mary Merritt at this meeting. Said letter also requested approval of
reimbursement for a fee of $8. 00 on her. reservation.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
attendance and reimbursement of reservation fee for Mrs. Mary Merritt at the meeting of
October 22, 1975 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 the following letter dated October 8, 1975 from'the Department
of Environmental Resources regarding Nello L. Teer Company, Mine Drainage Permit
#3275SM20, Nottingham Township, Washington County.
Gentlemen:
This is to inform you that a Mine Drainage Permit has been issued
to Nello L. Teer Company. It is our feeling that the objections you have
raised relevant to this application are not of a sufficient technical nature
to deter us from issuing this Permit.
If you are aggrieved by this decision, you have thirty (30) days to
appeal to the Environmental Hearing Board, 112 Market Street, Black-
stone Building, Harrisburg, Pa. 17101.
/s/ W.E. Guckert, Director
Bureau of Surface Mine
Reclamation
Remarks:
Mr. Whalen stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Sember of the Planning Commission
and Mr. Sdiiiber thought this a very important matter and suggested that a meeting be arranged
between the Board of County Commissioner, Mr. Graham and Mr. George to further discuss
this matter.
Mr. Flynn stated that a meeting should be set up with all parties concerned and take whatever
action is necessary.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 13, 1975 from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc.
regarding the Washington County Extended Care Facility. Said letter enclosed three (3) copies
of Change Order No. P-1, from Sherry & O'Leary, Inc. reflecting the increase of $2, 557. 00
on the Plumbing Construction Contract No. 3 for the Facility. Said letter requested that the
copies be authorized by the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execu
Change Order No. P-1 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read the following letter dated October 14, 1975 from the City of
Monongahela and directed to Commissioner Flynn:
Dear Mr. Flynn:
In accordance with our telephone conversation on October 3, 1975,
this is to advise you that City Council discussed the Assurances and
Responsibilities of Employing Agencies in reference to the Manpower
Program and approved the employment of a new Desk Officer preferably
James Mason.
Any assistance you can give me in employing Mr. Mason with the
Manpower Program will be appreciated.
/ s/ John Moreschi, Director
Accounts & Finance
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position. I told him the procedure must go through Council, we must have a request from
Council, excerpts of the minutes making the request, etc. So we must notify him that this
should be directed to Manpower.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 14, 1975 from Dean C. Gross, Executive
Director of the Citizens Library thanking the Commissioners, Mr. Whalen and Mr. Crouse
for their time in discussing their application for $150, 000 in Federal library aid for Washington
County. Mr. Gross stated that he had written to the State Library asking once for a postpone-
ment of the deadline for providing the required added suport and the assurance of the continua-
tion of this support. , Mr. Gross also informed the Board that the libraries of the County will
distribute forms for citizens to sign, indicating their desire to have the Commissioners provide
this new library support in order to receive $50, 000 in additional annual State grants, and in
order to enable them to apply for $150, 000 in Federal aid in 1976,
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that they had met with Mr. Gross and a representative group of librarians
on October 2nd. Mr. Flynn, added that they presented their case and they were informed that
this matter would be taken into consideration in our fourth coming budget.
The following discussion was held concerning the Juvenile Courts Judges Commis
sion with respect to the proposed Grant & Aid Program that they sent in for 1975.
Mr. Whalen: We have been working deligently on this matter since April,, 1975, attempting to
solve the question of their mandating the salary schedules and we are classified as a "B"
ounty as far as Civil Service Salary Schedules are concerned for our Child Welfare Services.
e have been insisting that we be so classified as far as these other program§ are concerned.
e have discussed this with the State Association of County Commissioners. Mr. Budd, the
Director of the State Association has discussed it with the Juvenile Judges Commission, and
they gave us every indication that at the next meeting of the Judges Commission they would
permit us to be heard and we could present our side of the question to the Judges Commission.
n Tuesday morning Mr. Zander, the Executive Director of the Juvenile Judges Commission
elephone him and informed him that their Commission was g9%ig to meet on Saturday, Novem-
r 1, 1975 at the Penn Harris Motor Inn in Harrisburg, but due to their full agenda Washington
ounty can net be heard. Mr. Zander said that Mr. Budd would be at their meeting as well as
udge DiSalle. Mr. Zander also said that our prolonged delay in this matter has caused his
ommission to strongly consider our position next year, but not this year. Mr. Zander said
he is hopeful that Washington County will except the 1975 Grant -In -Aid and the best that.he
an promise is to consider our position next year.
r. Flynn: In other words he is saying that the action we have taken is jeopardizing our posit
ow and in the future.
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Mr. Whalen: What he told me is that they really do not have any intention of doing anything
about 1975. Mr. Zander is saying that we must meet their mandated salary schedule for 1975.
Mr. Crouse, Mr. Fetcko and I have researched this quite thoroughly and it is our recommen-
dation that at some time a County will have to take a decided stand on this because if you
continue to permit these big variances to keep coming up all the time when you attempt to
negotiate settlements with unions and you attempt to discuss this with the other personnel,
then you are in a deplorable condition because you do not have any defense. There isn't any
quarrel about the operation of the department, I think that it is operated in an extremely fine
manner but it is very difficult to tell a Child Welfare Worker that you are doing a fine j ob but
we are going to pay the Juvenile Probation Officer on the "A" Schedule and you on the "B"
Schedule. It is your staffs recommendation that the program be turned down.
Further discussion was held.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board reject the
mandated salary schedules as presented to us by the Juvenile Judges Commission for 1975 as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Chief Clerk read the following memo from the Controller's Office
dated October 10, 1975:
Dear Commissioner Flynn,
It has been brought to my attention by a Mr. Gauden,` Dog Law Enforce-
ment Officer for several municipalities, that Magistrate Quail co -mingled
dog fines with other County costs and fines.
It will be necessary, according to the Treasurer's Office, to transfer
said fines ($620. 00) from the General Fund to the proper state fund -
Malcolm L. Morgan, Treasurer, License ,Fee Account Agent for the Com-
monwealth, in order to make a proper distribution of fees to the respective
municipalities.
I am requesting ,your authorization to make this transfer. ,
/s/ Frank R. Mascara, Controller
The Chairman stated that we should know exactly what is. involved and that
we should have .a breakdown as to who it goes to and how much.
Mr. Daniels: Only one magistrate apparently didn't understand the procedure and he remitted
all dog law violations in his regular report into the General Fund. The Dog Law Officers
complained and the magistrate provided us with a list of all the dog law violations. The only
two municipalities involved are Centerville Borough and Marianna Borough and I can send you
a copy. This list was checked against the remittance to the Treasurer and to the General
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Moved by Mr. Paluso and seconded by Mr. Jones that the money be properly
distributed from the General Fund.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes ; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
The Chief Clerk read a letter from the Royal Crusaders, Junior Drum & Bugle
Corps, Inc., Finleyville, Pennsylvania asking to be the official Washington County Bi-Centenniial
Musical Representative for 1976. The letter stated that they have had tremendous success this
year as the second best Drum & Bugle Corps in the Eastern Regional` United` States and that
the unique colors of the Corps are significant as they are red, white and blue.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn stated that the County Commissioners created the Washington County Bicentennial
Commission which is a non-profit organization and they have the sole authority to function as
such and any other request we have had from any other agencies, we have referred to the
Bicentennial Commission. Mr. Flynn stated he attended a meeting last Tuesday, October 14th,
and presented this request to them and they appreciated it and said that they would take it
under consideration and notify us within thirty (30) days as to what action they would take.
The Chairman read a letter dated October 10, 1975 from George L. Conners,
Chief Pilot of Jas. H. Matthews & Co. stating that their Company has based its King Air at the
Washington County Airport with Jetcraft, Inc. and the only runway (east -west) has been deter-
iorating until it is now reaching a point of questionable safety. Mr. Connors stated in said
letter that during the past two years, he has voiced his concern about this runway to Jack
Piatt, President of Jetcraft, Robert Cummerledge, his assistant, and to Robert Rausch,
Airport Manager. He states that these men were very concerned and told him that they had
brought the matter to the attention of the Washington County Commissioners several times.
Remarks:
Chairman stated that he had spoken to Mr. Connors on the afternoon of October 10, 1975 and
he feels that this is a seroius problem and that Mr. Connors is correct. Chairman also
stated that we have recieved several other major complaints and that we can not delay in
taking some type of action.
Mr. Paluso suggested that we have Mr. Tenaglia dig this part of the runway up and flatten it
out until spring when we can make a permanent repair.
Mr. Flynn stated that we have had many problems out there confronting us. Mr. Flynn then
read the following letter from Mr. L. W. Walsh, Chief, Harrisburg Airports District Office
dated September 15, 1975:
TO: Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
A review of our files indicates that we have received no response to our
letters of July 9, 1970, September 14, 1972, and September 3, 1974.
As you are aware, we cannot process your Request for Payment dated July 19,
1972, until satisfactory title evidence has been submitted and approved. This
Request for Payment is in the sum of $8, 995. 12.
Quite frankly, we cannot understand the delay in providing title evidence. We
expect that the Courty could make use of the unpaid funds, and the documen-
tation necessary to permit payment is not extensive.
We understand that you are considering making application for a Master
Planning Grant for the Washington County Airport. As a part of our process
such an application, we review the past performance on federal aid projects.
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It is very doubtful that we could consider issuing any Grant Offer until the D904
project is completed.
We again request that you provide adequate title evidence for the Gargene prope
so that this project can be closed and final payment made.
/ s / L. W. Walsh; Chief
Harrisburg Airports District Off
Mr; Flynn: I had Mr. Whalen doing some research trying to find some documentation, and
Mr. Tenaglia looked into appropriate files of the late Mr. Yuhas, and the only document that
we could find is a "Claim of Title By Adverse Possession" submitted by Mr. Yuhas, P. E. ,
covering Pete Gargene's property. In one letter dated July % 1970 directed to me from
Gerald D. Curtin, Chief, Airports Branch it states: "It is necessary that a copy of the court
decree or other document setting forth the easement rights: -such as - right of ingress and
egress for purpose of clearing obstructions - be submitted for our review in order to determi
the nature of the perpetual clear zone easement. Also, a Title Certificate by your Attorney
be submitted certifying the property interest, and encumbrances, if any, of the County of
Washington in Gargene's property. " I have made further inquiries to people and at no time
did we ever get the easement rights from Gargene. He states that there is $9000. 00 that we
are entitled to by submitting the necessary documents and the only thing that we haven't filed
is the "Title By Adverse Possession", which was to be filed in the "recorder of Deeds" Book
in June, 1970. Mr. Flynn stated that he doesn't believe that Mr. Tenaglia is qualified to go
in and tear up the runway.
Mr; Paluso stated that Mr. Tenaglia had done it before and that it is just a matter of tearing
up a two or three foot strip and repairing it temporarily.
Mr. Flynn: We are now talking about long range planning. We had asked Mr. Michael Baker
to come up here and do a survey which he submitted to us, in which he says that on a long
range basis he suggests that the runway be reconstructed at a cost of approximately $200, 000.
There is no money available in the Federal level and,no money available in the State level
but if we are to get on the program we must make application now because we are talking
about two years hence. It• is our responsibility to plan now and authorize Mr. Michael Baker
to make application for it. Mr. Flynn then stated that we have also had numerous complaints
concerhing the approach lights, strobe lights and the lights running parallel with the runway.
I had suggested some time ago that we enter into a contract to have these lights set up and
in operation at all times. I I I <
Mr. Paluso: Mr. Rausch had offered to do it for nothing if the County would buy the bulbs.
Further discussion was held.
The Chairman stated that we should authorize Michael Baker to come in and do
this work at the Airport.
Mr. Paluso stated that Mr. Gilmore is going to have to get us a release from the
contract that we have already signed before we can authorize anybody to do anything.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board authorize the
Chief Clerk to- secure the necessary contractor or asphalt firm to dig up the bad spots and
replace it temporarily.
Remarks:
Chairman stated for the record that he suggests that we require the services of
an Engineer because if they are going to go in there and tear up that ground not just any
contractor would be familiar with the Federal Aviation Administration's,rules and regulations.
Moved by Mr. Paluso,and seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board authorize the
Chief Clerk to secure the necessary contractor or asphalt firm to dig up the bad spots and
replace it temporarily and that Mr. Wiley be contacted to supervise the job as per above.
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Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motpn__carri.ed unanimously. ,,_
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Chairman stated for the record that we should authorize our Land Acquisi-
tion Agent to speak with Mr. Gargene to get the necessary easement and right-of-way.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board authorize the
Land Acquisition Agent to speak with Mr. Gargene to get the necessary easement and right-of-
way agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board authorize
the Chief Clerk to get in touch with Mr. Rausch to get the lights ordered and to inquire about
the necessary control for the strobe lights at the Washington County Airport.
New Business:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated when Mr. Luppino was here, he informed the Board
that his new contracts for Protective Care are from January 1st thru December 31st of next
year and the existing contracts for Protective Care were only up to and including August 31st.
Chief Clerk stated that we have the amendments to the Protective Care Contract to carry the
program through the end of this year and that there is no additional cost to the County for the
extension of this program. Chief Clerk stated that these are amendments to Contract No.
2377, and recommended that these be approved and signed by all three Commissioners.
Remarks:
Mr. Fetcko stated that he spoke to Mrs. Miller of the Adult Welfare Ser-
vices and she explained that the original figure which was in the Protective Care Budget which l
ran out on August 31st was a high enough figure to carry us for the four month extended
figure. Mr. Fetcko recommended that the Board approve the contract agreements subject
to Mrs. Miller's and Mr. Luppino's perusal.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board approve
the contract agreements subject to the perusal of Mrs. Miller and Mr. Luppino as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a letter from the Office of Manpower Planning, dated
October 15, 1975 requesting that the following positions be approved to be filled by the
Manpower Office contingent upon available funds; (1) Training Coordinator/ For the Emerge
Medical Services of Washington County (2) Teacher/ For the Childrens School of Washington
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Incorporated (3) Policeman/ For Hopewell Township.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board approve the
additional Manpower positions as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor, Mr. Gilmore presented to the Board for execution, the
for the last real estate - sale in accordance with the regular meeting of the Board of
Washington County Commissioners, Minute No. 181, dated September 4, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board execute the
deeds as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board an Application for Grant for
Governors Justice Commission in regards to a County wide radio system for Law Enforcement
Agencies. Mr. Gilmore stated that this project will enable Washington County to hire a
consultant for services to implement a county -wide radio system for law enforcement agencies
of Washington County. The consultant will design the system, prepare specifications, repre-
sent Washington County at a pre -bid conference, and evaluate proposals. The Solicitor
stated that the Total Grant is $5, 668. 00 and we had a bid for the same amount.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones that the Board approve the
Application for the Grant based upon the recommendations submitted to us by the Governors
Justice Commission.
Roll call '.vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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October 16 , 1975
HIEF CLERK
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