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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. 191
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., November 13, 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; Solicitor
Gilmore; Deputy Controller Daniels; Robert Umstead and Roland Bourke of Redevelopment
Authority; Dean Gross of the Citizens Library; Mrs. Miller of The League of Women Voters;
John Drake of the Washington Area Senior Citizens, John Cadez of Engelhardt -Power and
Associates, Inc.; Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Phillip J. Angelo of The Daily Notes and Bob
Robertson of The Observer -Reporter.
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. 190, each member having received a copy.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business: Mr. Robert Umstead - Redevelopment Authority
Re: Canonsburg Project
Mr. Robert Umstead gave a summary of the background concerning the Canonsbur;
Pike Street Redevelopment Project Proposal and stated that under the Coimmunity Development
Act of 1974 they were allocated $678, 000 for a five year total of $2. 7 million dollars. Mr.
Umstead displayed a drawing of the area which has been earmarked for this community project
and explained what areas and activities were involved. Mr. Umstead also displayed a drawing
of the proposed high rise building for the elderly to be built in Canonsburg on Central Avenue.
Mr. Umstead also informed the Board of another activity regarding the Senior Citizens Center
located now in an old church. Mr. Umstead stated that they have reviewed construction plans
developed by the architects to reconstruct the old theater on Pike Street and that this project
should be under construction the first part of the year. Mr. Umstead stated that the proposed
resolution being presented today for the Commissioners consideration involves the above
mentioned areas. Mr. Umstead further stated that the Redevelopment proposal is a document
that sets the land uses for these particular areas and also sets the restrictions of redevelopm
Mr. Flynn then asked Mr. Umstead to read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE
CANONSBURG PIKE STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the Board of
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners of the County of Washington (herein called the'Ooverning
Body") for review and approval, a Redevelopment Proposal for the
Canonsburg Pike Street Redevelopment Project, dated September, 1975,
and consisting of a Redevelopment Plan of 8 pages and 6 exhibits; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Borough of
Canonsburg which is the duly designated and acting official planning body
for the Locality, has certified that said Redevelopment Plan conforms
to the general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the Governing Body
has duly considered said recommendations and certification of the planning
body; and
WHEREAS, said Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area
prescribes certain land uses for the Project Area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Project
is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible Project
area under the Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law
of 1945, as amended.
2. That said Redevelopment Plan for the Project afore-
mentioned, having been duly reviewed and considered,
is hereby approved, and the Chief Clerk be and is hereby
directed to file said copy of said Redevelopment Plan
with the minutes of this meeting.
3. That is is hereby found and determined that the
Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area conforms
to said general plan of the Locality.
4. That it is hereby found and determined that the proposal
for the proper relocation of the families displaced in
carrying out the project in decent, safe and sanitary
dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is
feasible and can be reasonably and timely effected to
permit the proper prosecution and completion of the
proj ect.
5. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation
of the Redevelopment Plan, hereby approved, it is found
and determined that certain official action must be taken
by this Body, and accordingly, this Body hereby; (a)
pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such
Redevelopment Plan, (b) requests the various officials,
departments, boards, and agencies of the Locality
having administrative responsibilities in the premises
likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their
respective functions and powers in a manner consistent
with said Redevelopment Plan; and (c) stands ready to
consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and
measures designed to effectuate said Redevelopment Plan.
6. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
is authorized to take such action as may be necessary to
carry out said proposal.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: This was approved by the Planning Commission of Canonsburg and the necessary
resolution was adopted by the Borough of Canonsburg, and now I understand it is up to us.
Mr. Umstead: There was a joint public hearing held on October 23, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board adopt the
resolution as presented by the Redevelopment Authority as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Correspondence:
and approval:
for payment.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following .check:
1. Equibank - Redemption of C. D. #23502, ck. #1018062
Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund Account - First Nat'l.
Principle $1,100, 000. 00
Interest $ 12,271. 88
TOTAL $1,112, 271 . 88
Chief Clerk presented the following bill to the Board for their consideration
1. Gene P. Amanati, Realtor - Cross Creek Flood Control Project
$1, 800. 00
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the above bill be approved
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of an invitation to attend the Annual Stockholders
Meeting and Banquet of the West Alexander Agricultural Association on November 20, 1975
at 7:00 p. m. at the West Alexander United Presbyterian Church.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 5, 1975 from the Child Welfare
Services informing the Board that Mrs. Thelma M. Gall has been notified of her probationary
appointment as a Clerk -Typist I with Child Welfare Services beginning on November 17, 1975
and also advising that Herbert J. Caponi, Caseworker for Child Welfare Service will be
receiving a salary increase on November 3, 1975 from an annual salary of $10, 054. 00 to
$10, 523. 00.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 6, 1975 from the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Society. Said letter stated that the Society is currently seeking to
fulfill its "local share" objective, and requested that the Commissioners allocate the sum of
$10, 000 as our County share of operating costs for the 1976 calendar year. Said letter also
stated that such a share represents 100/c of the total annual budget expended by the program for
services to indigent individuals residing in our county.
Mr. Flynn suggested that this be referred to Mr. Crouse as a budgetary request.
Also in connection with the 1976 budget, Mr. Whalen stated that we had received
a copy of a letter from Huggins and Company regarding the actuaries for the Retirement Fund
for the County employees, which estimated the appropriation required for 1976 as $355, 000. 00.
for the County's share of the retirement system.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 7, 1975 from John H. Drake regarding
the three exits from the Court House which open inward. Mr. Drake stated that these doors
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could cause loss of life in case of fire, or other cause which would force a quick exit from the
building. Mr. Drake requested that this matter be considered in the 1976 budget, making all
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exit doors open outward.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated November 7, 1975 addressed to Mr. Fred L. Lebde�,
Chairman of the Fayette County Commissioners from the Department of Transportation regarding
PT-13, Restoration of Ferry Service Washington and Fayette Counties. Said letter announced
the Governor's approval of the subject project legal documents executed between the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania and Fayette County authorizing State funds in the amount of $75, 000 plus
contingencies for use in this project.
Chief Clerk read the following letter dated November 6, 1975 from the Department
of Military Affairs, Armory Board:
Gentlemen:
A recent reorganization of the Pennsylvania National Guard has
made necessary the expansion of the Aviation Flight Facility located at
Goodrich Armory, adjacent to Washington County Airport, in order to
accommodate a greater number of aircraft.
We are desirous of obtaining the use of two areas of land, part
of the Washington County Airport. The areas are shown on the attached
sketch.
Area A, known as the unused grass runway, would be used for
operation and storage of aircraft. A short-term lease, of five years
duration, with a five year renewal clause, would be acceptable for this
area.
Area B would be used for the construction of a fuel storage
area. A long-term lease, of fifty years duration, would be necessary
for this area, in order to qualify for the necessary construction funding.
We have been informed that you would give favorable considera-
tion to this request by 1LT Hengeveld, the Flight Facility Supervisor.
Please advise us, at your earliest convenience, of your decision
and requirements in this matter.
/s/ Paul A. Baltes
Director of Facilities
Remarks:
Mr. Jones asked Mr. Whalen what progress was being made concerning the corrections at the
Airport. Mr. Whalen stated that these repairs were finished.
Mr. Flynn stated that he had informed Mr. Cassidy of the FAA that a meeting would be set up
after the election. Mr. Flynn also stated that since then he had received a letter from
Mr. Walsh who had found numerous complaints regarding the operations at the airport and
also the conditions. Mr. Flynn further stated that it was encumbent upon him to make
arrangements to invite the Air National Guard and the FAA and answer their inquiries.
Mr. Paluso stated we should get a proposal from the Air National Guard on the lease arrange-
ments.
Mr. Flynn stated that there were quite a number of people involved with this matter and the
only way to resolve this is to invite all the parties concerned.
Concerning the Industrial Development and Redevelopment budget allocations,
Charles A. Crouse, Administrative Assistant reported that there had been an inquiry forwarded
by these two agencies regarding their budget allocations for 1975. Mr. Crouse stated that he
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had been requested by Mr. Whalen to research this matter. Mr. Crouse then presented a
letter to the Board which explained his findings and suggested the following steps to correct
this situation.
a. A check should be drawn payable to the Redevelopment Authority
in the amount of $22, 250, 00 from the Industrial Development Revolving
Account representing the major portion of their fourth quarter allocation.,,
b. A check should be drawn to the Redevelopment Authority from the
General Fund Account in the amount of $10, 750. 00 - $750. 00 representing
the balance of their fourth quarter budget allocation and $10, 000. 00 repre-
senting the balance of the third quarter reduction,
(Discussion was held. )
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
steps suggested by Mr. Crouse to correct the budgetary allocations as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning the Adult Probation Office, Mr. Crouse made the following report:
Mr. Crouse: In accordance with their Grant -In -Aid Program, the Board of Commissioners
executed an agreement for the proposed calendar year of 1975 for our probation officers which
included a request for approximately a $25, 000 grant to assist us fiscally in meeting the man-
dates of their program. Unfortunately, they could not approve that entire amount, but they wer
able to approve $15,126, which they forwarded to us in April of this year. Now in accordance
with that, it was put in the Grants and Gifts Escrow, and at this time, can be moved into the
General Fund provided the following conditions are met. This would take a Salary Board
meeting. The first thing I would like to point out is that each probation officer was granted an
increase in accordance with the Union Contract, but these increases do not match the increases
required in order for us to participate on the program and be eligible to move this money into
the General Fund. Presently there are four persons in the Adult Probation Office whose
salaries must be increased in the following amounts:
Stanley Rockovich $424. 20
Nicholas Nardine $257. 80
Carl Sperl $ 10.18
Elizabeth K. Dermont $954. 08
This would bring us fully in compliance with the Grant program and its no change in what was
spelled out in the beginning of the year.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: These increases would be in compliance with the Grant -In Aid for Adult Probation
and it is a requirement. Is that correct?
Mr. Crouse: Yes, that is correct.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
increases as per above subject to the approval of the Salary Board.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; ;Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
.Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning the .Juvenile Probation Office, Mr. Crouse gave the following
report:
Mr. Crouse: A couple of weeks ago the Board, based upon the latest indications from the
Juvenile Court Judges Commission, had decided to turn down the 1975 Grant In Aid Program,
due to the fact that they seem to be rather adamant in their position that they would not accept
Washington County as a fourth class county being a Class B County. I believe that it was on
November 1st that the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission met and reviewed our case
thoroughly. As a result of that meeting, we received correspondence dated November 5, 1975
from Mr. Christian Zander, Executive Director of the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.
Mr. Crouse then read the following letter to the Board:
Dear Mr. Whalen:
Mr. C. Robert Budd, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania
State Association of County Commissioners, talked with our Commission
Members on November 1, 1975, about the desire of many County
Commissioners to affect an equalization of juvenile probation officer and
child welfare worker salaries. Our Commission decided that for the
purpose of the 1976 Juvenile Probation Grant program, the Commission
would continue to use the salary schedule approved by the Dept. of Public
Welfare -County Commissioner Compensation Board; while all counties
will be authorized to use Salary Schedule A, counties of the fourth class
and below, upon request by the juvenile court judge, will be given approval
to utilize the Class B salary schedule.
I believe the foregoing decisions answer the main objections
which the Washington County Commissioners had to our 1975 program.
As you know, our Commission has administered the 1975 Grant program
on the basis of a Class B salary option for counties of the sixth class and
below. We are not able to change this salary condition without re -negotiat-
ing our entire 1975 program, which is obviously something that we cannot
do.
I think you should know that we have extended the date for
application for 1975 Grant funds. We would be pleased to hear from you
in this regard.
s/ Christian Zander
Executive Director
Mr. Crouse: What this means in essence is that they still must maintain the Class A salary
schedules for 1975 Grant In Aid Program. However, for 1975, they will consider a petition
on the part of our Juvenile Court Judge to revert the Class B. Salary Schedules. Now, what
this means technically, as far as I can determine from our Civil Service Compensation Board;
schedules and so forth, is that if the Board of Commissioners would decide to approve the
1975 program at this time and request financial participation, the salaries would be raised to
a point where we would be in compliance in most cases, if not all, for the 1976 Grant In Aid
Program without any increase in salaries on January 1. By accepting the 1975 program, we
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for 1975 and an additional sum of however it divides up statewide for which we would already
be in compliance. Upon receipt of this letter, I discussed this with Judge Simmons and he was
in full concurrence and thought that this was a satisfactory solution to the problem. Mr. Crou
then read the following letter dated November 13, 1975 which had been drawn up and presented
today for the Board's consideration.
Juvenile Court Judges' Commission
Harrisburg, PA
Gentlemen:
Upon receipt of Mr. Zander's letter dated November 5, 1975, advising
us that the option will be opened in 1976 for Fourth Class counties to utilize
Class B. Salary Schedules, we now wish to officially notify you by this com-
munication that we have approved submission of the 1975 Grant In Aid
Program (copies attached hereto); and we wish to officially notify you that
we intend on participating in the 1976 Grant Program under Class B Salary
Schedules. We feel it important to note that based upon salary adjustments
which must be made immediately in order to participate in the 1975 Grant
In Aid Program, in most cases, these salaries will meet 1976 Class B
requirements. With these things in mind, your prompt attention and con-
sideration in this matter to process our Grant application will be appreciated.
/ s / Paul A. Simmons
Juvenile Court Judge
s/ Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
Frank Jones, Jr.
Edward M. Paluso
Washington County Commissioners
(Discussion was held)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board resubmit the
application in conjunction with the letter directed to the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. Flynn stated that this would necessitate Salary Board action once the money is received. )
Mr. Whalen stated the next item of business involves the Emergency Employment
Act which was originally known as the PEP Program. Mr. Whalen stated that this came under
two sections - Section 5, Program #0041 and Section 6, Program #0341. Mr. Whalen also
stated that both he and Mr. Crouse had reviewed this with Mr. John Rumbaugh of the Manpow
Planning Office to clear up the questions that they had on this matter. Mr. Whalen stated that
in as much as the Board of Commissioners are the sponsors, it was recommended that
Mr. Piganell be directed as follows in the letter below dated November 12, 1975.
Dear Mr. Piganell:
Following a review and discussion on the above -captioned
matter with your Mr. Rumbaugh, you are herewith directed to file
the program closeout reports and to return the unused funds to the
U. S. Department of Labor.
This will finalize this portion of the programs being admini-
stered by your office.
- /,'s/ Washington County Commissioners
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Mr. Whalen added that this would close out the original PEP Programs, and there is
approximately $10, 000 of unused funds to be returned with the close out papers for this program.
Mr. Whalen further stated that there appears to be no reason why the matter cannot be closed
out at this time and then they will only be operating under the current programs.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board direct the
Manpower Office to close out the original PEP Program 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 item of business involves the Weekend Repurchase
greem(nt that we have under the General Fund Account with Pittsburgh National Bank. Mr.
Whalen then stated that the records will show an overdraft on the next bank statement and to
eliminate any questions he proceeded to read a letter he had written to Mr. Mascara of the
Controller's Office. In his letter to Mr. Mascara, dated November 12, 1975, Mr. Whalen
stated that on November 6, the Commissioners Office received a report from the Controller's
Office reflecting a General Fund Net Balance in the amount of $784, 975.16 and on the basis of
this report, it was determined that the repurchase for this weekend would be in the amount of
$700, 000. 00. Mr. Whalen then called PNB and placed the order and extended the investment
to November 12 since November 11 was a holiday. Mr. Whalen was advised on November 7 by
Mr. Daniels of the Controller's Office that their office had made a $250, 000 error in the
General Fund balance, and, therefore, we did not have adequate funds to cover this weekend
repurchase. Mr. Daniels suggested that we transfer $100, 000 to the General Fund Account
from the Capital Reserve Account, which he stated would be adequate to maintain the General
Fund balance to the investment level. Mr. Whalen then called PNB and explained the matter;
and with Mr. Flynn's approval, he authorized the transfer of $100, 000 from the Capital Reserve
Account to the General Fund Account. Mr. Whalen was then later advised by Mr. Flynn and
Mr. Crouse that a further deficit existed on the General Fund Account and that Mr. Daniels
had suggested an additional transfer to the General Fund Account from the 1974 Bond Issue
Account in the amount of $100, 000. Mr. Whalen stated in his letter that since the 1974 Bond
Fund Account is specific by ordinance, it was his opinion and recommendation that we could not
arbitrarily make inter -account loans from the account. Mr. Whalen then stated that since we
were already several days into the investment period, and we are in a overdraft position, it
was his recommendation that we withdraw and cancel this particular weekend investment; and
this was done by PNB. Mr. Whalen stressed the importance of having the correct figures from
the Controller's Office in order to maintain an orderly investment program and to forecast cash
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Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: No. 1 - When it was suggested that Mr. Whalen transfer $100, 000 from the Capital
Reserve Account into the General Fund Account for the purpose of investment, Mr. Whalen
does not have that authority. No. 2 - When Mr. Whalen called me, I authorized it because the
money was already invested. I too, do not have the legal authority to authorize the transfer
without Board action, but out of necessity I had to instruct Mr. Whalen to contact the bank and
make the necessary arrangements for the transfer, and hopefully the Board at this meeting
would approve my action. It is very irregular for the Chairman of the Board or any member of
the Board to take that position, but in this particular case I had no choice. When I was notified
by Mr. Crouse that he had met with Mr. Daniels, and there was still an additional shortage,
and he had made mention of transferring money from the Bond Fund Account, which is definitel-I
highly irregular and definitely not permissable because that Bond Fund money is specifically
earmarked for specific purposes. The fact remains is that there will be an overdraft shown on
our General Fund Account for $124, 000, and to rectify this, I recommend that the Board uphold
my action taken on the transfer of the money, and that the money be reverted back into the
fund where it originated - the Capital Reserve Account.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board uphold the action
taken by Chairman Flynn in transferring $100, 000 from the Capital Reserve Account to the
General Fund Account, and approve the retransfer of $100, 000 back into the Capital Reserve
Account as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning the bids for various items for D-epartment of Parks and Recreation
Equipment, Mr. Gilmore recommended that the following bids be awarded:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for one 'D
Four (4) Wheel Drive Pickup Truck to DAVIES & TREGEMBO FORD, INC., 728 McKean Ave.,
Charleroi, PA. , 15022, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible
bid received in accordance with specifications.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for Seal
and Surfacing of Parking Lots and Roads in Mingo Park to BURRELL CONSTRUCTION &
SUPPLY CO. , P.O. Box 291, Donora, PA 15033, for the amount set forth in their bid; this
being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for Furni
and Delivery to Mingo Creek Park the necessary materials for construction of 100 White Oak
Picnic Tables to SCENIC LANDSCAPE SERVICE, R. D. 2, Washington, PA 15301, for the
amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
specifications.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, awarding the contract for
Construction of one 361 by 701 Metal Maintenace Building in Mingo Park to POMPEI & SONS,
INC. , R. D. 2, Finleyville, PA 15332 for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the
lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Gilmore stated that the first two items of business involve the Chartiers Cr
Flood Control Project. Mr. Gilmore then presented two deeds for exectuion by the Board for
conveying certain land to Forbes Steel Corporation and Canon -McMillan School District.
Mr. Gimore recommended execution of these deeds and stated the reason for waiting until now
was because the descriptions had to be to everyones satisfaction.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and execute
the deeds for conveying certain land to Forbes Steel Corporation and Canon -McMillan School
District, as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilmore stated the next item of business is in regard to Penn Central Railroad
for acceptance of certain grants of right of way, easements and out right conveyances of land
along their rights of way in the Chartiers Creek Flood Control area. Mr. Gilmore recommend
ed that the Board pass the resolution proposed, authorizing us to accept those conveyances
and further authorize the payment to them of $26, 856. 00. Mr. Gilmore added that this calls
for the initialing of the descriptions and plans submitted by Penn Central. Mr. Gilmore also
stated that we had been awaiting approval from everyone involved on the descriptions.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
proposed resolution to accept conveyances and authorize payment to Penn Central Railroad
in the amount of $26, 856. 00 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilmore referred to a resolution of support which was passed at last week's
meeting for the Citizens Library in their pending application for federal and state funds.
Mr. G ilmore stated that Mr. Dean Gross came in the office after the meeting and asked for an
amendment of the resolution to indicate that the application for federal funds is a partial
financing. Mr. Gilmore further stated that this is the only difference in the resolution, and
the technical wording does nothing more to obligate us. Mr. Gil -more added that the intent
would indicate that this is not going to come from federal funds only.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board execute the
amendment to the resolution of support for the Citizens Library regarding application for
federal furls as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Mr. Gilmore presented several Volunteer In Probation Agreements to the Board
for their acceptance. Mr. Gilmore stated that these are the standard agreements which state
the legal and contractual relationship between the volunteer and the County.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve and
execute the VIP Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Gilmore presented various Tax Claim Resolutions for private sale to
Board for their consideration and approval, and recommended that these resolution be execu
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 414 for
property situate in Chartiers Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on November
12, 1964, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as Lot 47, DB 353-340, f17-6-158), situate
in Chartiers Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name
of A. W. Cummins, be approved; and that the sum of $100, 00 be accepted from CLIFFORD &
CLARA BUSH, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district
involved: Chartiers-Houston Jot School District - May 27, 1975 and Chartiers Township -
July 10, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 415 for
property situate in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 13, 1965
Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty fr. hse. 1 sty add. Pt. lot 16, DB 1109-292.
(19-2-20), situate in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in
the name of William Glick, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from
SUSAN D. ZELNIS, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
district involved: California Area School District - July 21, 1975 and Coal Center Borough -
May 15, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 416 for
property situate in Donora Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 24, 1940
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Vacant Lot 31, Blk 67, Gilmor Ave. Union Imp.
Company Plan. PB Vol 2, Page 124-125, situate in Donora Borough, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of Mary Owens, be approved; and that the
sum of $100, 00 be accepted from CARL R. & EVELYN J. VEHOUC, Washington County Tax
Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district involved: Ringgold School District -
December 20, 1974 and Donora Borough Council - August 12, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 417 for
property situate in Jefferson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 23,
1940 and April 25, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 40 Ac Surf. Adj, W. S. Walker,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R FLYNN. FRANK ,TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Assessed in 1970 as 44 Ac. (38-5-5)W. B. 18-82, Td 4-116, situate in Jefferson Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of J. J. Walker Heirs,
be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from ADELMO ROSSI & JOSEPH L.
KORAIDO, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing district
involved: Burgettstown Area School District - September 26, 1975 and Jefferson Township -
June 2, 1975.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 418 for
property situate in East Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September 9,
1974, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty. fr hse. (Rear), Irreg Pt. Lot 8,
DB 663-77, (29-5-63-1), situate in East Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
formerly assessed in the name of Raymond & Margaret Nevin (PO) Charles James & Loretta
Wilson, be approved; and that the sum of $100. 00 be accepted from CHARLES .TAMES &
LORETTA WILSON, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
district involved: Washington School District - August 27, 1975 and East Washington -
May 27, 1975. (Authorization to execute corrective deed for Washington County Real
Estate Office - John R. Evans for property situate in East Bethlehem Township.)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn read to the Board a letter of resignation dated November 13, 1975
from F. D. Whalen, Chief Clerk and County Administrator. Mr. Whalen stated in his letter
that he was looking forward to a gratifying retirement, and thanked the County Commissioners
for all considerations afforded him during his tenure in his appointed positions. Mr. Flynn
then stated that Mr. Whalen had been a valuable asset to the County and would create a void
in the operations of the Commissioners Office. Mr. Flynn also stated that Mr. Whalen could
be proud of his services as a public servant to the people of Washington County.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
November 13 , 1975
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