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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. # 84
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., September 13, 1973
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 Crouse; County Solicitor Hormell;
Mr. John Merdian - WJPA: Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mr. Earl Bugail•:
WKEG; Mr. Grant Liesch of The Brownsville Telegrp.ph; Mr. Bob Robertson of The Observer -
Reporter; and Mr. Kelanic , WWVA.
Meeting called to order by Chairman 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.
# 83, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. #83 be approved,
as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr.-Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business - None
Reports:
Commissioner Jones reported to the Board on the results of a meeting held on Tuesday,
September 11, 1973, with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission members
and other interested persons.
Correspondence:
(bills)
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
(a) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - $2, 365. 03 - personnel and administrative
expenses (Civil Defense).
(b) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - $1, 173.36 - public assistance payment
for Child Welfare Services.
(c) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - $775.35 - 5016 reimbursement in connection
with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project for legal expenses.
(d) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - $12, 000. 00 - Washington County Senior
Citizens Center.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be approved for
payment:
(a) Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program - $1, 595. 00 - interim care for
August, 1973.
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(b) ,Department of Public Welfare (Food Stamp Program) - $13,148. 58
for quarter ending June 30, 1973.
(c) Washington County Overall Economic Development Program - $4, 805. 82
fourth quarterly allotment. _
(d) Washington County Public Employment Program - $1, 620. 75 - fourth
quarterly allotment.
(e) Griswold, Winters, Swain & Mullin - $741, 68 - professional services.:in
accordance with agreement of August 19,. 1971,. for Mingo Creek County Park.
(f) General Elevator, Company, Inc. - final estimate . $3, 770, 00 - .contract
for elevator replacement at Courthouse.
(g) Washington County Humane Soci+§ty - budget item - $750. 00.
(h) Gene P. Amanati - $100. 00 - preliminary damage estimates on Flood
Control Project between S. Central Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, Pa.
(i) John M., Felice A ssociates, Inc. - $4, 013. 15 - professional services as
labor consultant.
(j) Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Training Institute - $750. 00 budget
item, training institute to be held at California State College.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes;, Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Muscaro entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 7, 1973, from C. Vance
DeiCas, P. E. - McDonald Associates,, directed to Lawrence W. Walsh, Chief of Airports
District Office, which stated that in compliance with the FAA's request, Wa.shin ton County
Commissioners,have entered into a contract with McDonald Associates Engineering and Ross -
Adams, Inc. ,• for $32, 500. 00 and that Washington County will be applying for a grant in the
amount of two-thirds of the cost in preparation of a master plan. Correspondence stated that
when the master plan is completed for Washington County, then and only then will the,require-
ments needed under the Airport Development Acceleration Act of 1973 be able to be projected.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 11, 1973, from Adrian V.
Sannier, Esquire, directed to the Washington County Board of Elections, which stated that as
Chairman of the Washington County Republican Party that the name of Richard F. Wright, Jr.,
be submitted for placement on the November 6 General Election ballot as a candidate of the
Republican Party.for School Director, Region II, Ringgold. School District.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 13, 1973, from Isobel R.
Peterson,. Vice Chairman - Republican Committee of Washington County, which informed that
Richard L,, Patton, ,R. D. #1, Avella, Pennsylvania, is the Republican nominee for School
Director for Region 2 consisting of the borough of West Middletown and the Township of Hope-
well in the Avella Area.Scho9l District.
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Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 10, 1973, from th`e Department
of the Army, Pittsburgh District Corps of Engineers, in reference to Chartiers Creek Flood
Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Unit 2. Correspondence requested the pursuing
in the work of acquiring the rights -of -way and arranging for the adjustment of the utilities and
miscellaneous structures in order that initiation of construction of Unit 2 is not delayed.
N1r. Flynn: I would like to instruct the Chief Clerk to arrange a meeting for next Thursday or
Friday with all interested parties (Mr. DeiCas, 'Mr. Zeman and Mr. Graham's.nd the 3 Commie-
sioners).
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 10, 1973, from Norman J.
Taylor, Deputy Secretary - Department of Public Welfare, Western Region, directed to the
Commissioners of Fayette, 'Greene, Washington' and Westmoreland Counties, in reference to
the Nutrition Act Planning.
A lengthy discussion was tlhen held on the above correspondence.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners notify Deputy Secretary Norman J. Taylor - that on the basis of the information
now available, that the Board of Commissioners reaffirm their position originally in that Optior.
#3 (State handle the Nutrition Program aside from County Government) be maintained.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 7', 1973, from Michael George
directed to Jerry R. Wettstone, Director - Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, which re-
quested an extension of six months to June 30, 1974, in reference to the $500-M Contract,
Adngo Creek Park, Phase II, Project'3-4-62-00-2. 1.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 7, 1973, from Michael George
dirrected to Jerry R. Wettstone, Director - Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, which
enclosed a copy of Nottingham Township Ordinance No. 17 for the abandonment of Township
Road 605 in Mingo Creek Park along with a copy of the proposed advertisement of said Ordinan<e.
Correspondence requested that the proposed construction on said Township Road as includedin
the original grant application be reinstated as an eligible construction cost since the road is
now owned by the County.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that four employees representing the
Child Welfare Services be authorized to attend a one -day seminar on the Foster Child on Mon-
day, October 1, 1973, at the Beaver County Child Welfare Services; total of $28. 00 including
lunch and registration fee for four employees to be charged to Account #320-2-11 is hereby
approved.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote 'taken:
Mr.� Jones'- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 6, 1973, from Merico
Jignelli, Chief Assessor, which requested authorization for the fieldmen in the Tax Assessment
Office to attend.the assessors' training classes to be held at Seven Springs on October `15-16 and
December 10-11 with a registration fee of $20,; 00 per person which covers both courses.
The Board was of the opinion that the above request be tabled.
Chief. Clerk read correspondence under date of September 5, 1973, from William P.
3ember, Director of the Planning Commission, which enclosed a copy of a legal advertisement
-hat was published in a few of the Mon Valley newspapers concerning the Mon Valley Expressway,
correspondence then gave an explanation of said advertisement. Correspondence, in conclusion,
-equested that the Commissioners and any units of local government and civic organizations in
:he Valley forward correspondence to the Federal Highway Administration reflecting our view-
point and enclosed a letter for the Commissioners to sign.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
commissioners comply with the Planning Commission's request and forward correspondence to
:he Federal Highway Administration as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September. 7, 1973, from Glenn L.
Sowers, Executive Director - Pennsylvania Game Commission, in reference to State Game Land s
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N. o. 245 Addition -Washington County -Project 70. Said correspondence listed parcels of land
-:hat were acquired in Washington County and which are eligible for in lieu of tax payments for
:he current year. Correspondence requested the assessor to verify said parcels so that they are
correct in the application to the State Tax Equalization Board.
V1r. Whalen: I will forward the above correspondence to the Tax Assessment Office and also to
V1r, Clay Graham for certification.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 5, 1973, from Joseph
onti, Secretary - Tri-Community Ambulance Service, which requested any assistance by the
commissioners in the costs incurred for radio installation at said Service.
Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that we do a little research on the above matter first.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 7, 1973, from Roger A.
mutt, PH. D. - Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medical Services, Department of Public Welfare,
n reference to the County Home for Men and Women. Correspondence reviewed the status of
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
the Homes, and listed the options available to the Commissioners at this 'time. Correspondence,
in conclusion, requested that a construction ,timetable -be forwarded by September.25, 1973,
detailing plans for contracting and building the new facility; and also, the preparing of a plan
for assuring the safety of the -patients im the existing facilities, including fire drills, fire patrols,
and any other reasonable precautions.
A very lengthy discussion was then held on the above 'correspondence. Commissioner
Paluso recommended that the Commissioners request the same *variance as Westmoreland
County. It was noted that any architectural firm must notify the Commissioners by September
20, 1973,- in order to make -a presentation to the -Board in,reference to the construction of a new
County Home Facility. Chief Clerk informed the Boaird that within a week's time all of the
necessary data will be prepared and possibly a meeting could be arranged with Dr. Cutt and
also the Department of Labor & Industry.* Commissioner Paluso suggested that'said data be
forwarded to Dr. Cutt as expeditiously as possible.
Mr-, Bugaile entered the meeting.
Mrs. Jean Kalamas entered the meeting.
Mr. Elish entered the meeting.
Mr. Roney entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence received under date of August 23,
1973, from the Office of the Attorney General, which was directed to the Secretary of the Com-
monwealth, in reference to the rules and regulations set forth for the upcoming November
election.
New Business:
Chairman informed those present that Veterans Day will be observed on Sunday, Novem-
ber 11, 1973, as per House Bill #47 now referred to as Act #4; and that the Courthouse will be
closed on Monday, November 12, 1973.
Opening of Bids for: The furnishing and delivering of Rough Oak Bridge Timbers for the
Washington County Bridge Department
The following bid was opened and read by County Controller Elish at 11:13 a. m. :
1. Name of bidder: Donora Lumber Company
Address: 232 Meldon Avenue
Donora, Pennsylvania 15033
Total Amount of Bid: $4, 701. 31
Certified check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the contract for the furnishing and
delivering of Rough Oak Bridge Timbers for the Washington County Bridge Department be
awarded to DONORA LUMBER COMPANY for the price as set forth in their bid ($4, 701. 31).
This being the lowest and only responsible bid received and in accordance with the specifications
and subject to approval by the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. June Lilley entered the meeting.
Solicitor:
County Solicitor Hormell referred to correspondence under date of Augusf 30, 1973,
from William C. 'Porter directed to Ntr�. Clay Graham -in reference to School and Township
Taxes on County Park Property. Correspondence recommended that the County pay -such
school and township taxes on park properties previously acquired as remain unpaid for the year
in which such properties were acquired; and the' same policy as to properties hereafter acquired
with the continuahco of the practice of pro -rating the taxes as of the date of closing - such
policy constituting no real burden on the County since the County will be paying to the school
district and township no more than its fair pro-rata share -of local taxes for the year,of closing.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners go on -record 'approving the'two (2) recommendations as per above as, submitted
by Mr`. William C. Porter, Esq.; skid action based upon the recommendation of the -County
Solicitor. . I ' � "�) '
Roll call vote takefii ' '
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously: I, - - 1 1 i
County Solicitor informed the Board that as a result of the correspondence under
date of September 5, 1973, from Controller Elish in reference to the contract between McDon-
ald Associates and Ross -Adams, Inc., and the qualifications of one Mr: William E: Adams,
correspondence under date of September 10, 1973, has been received from C. Vance DeiCas,
P. E. , McDonald Associates Engineering, which enclosed the qualifications of Mr. Adams.
Mr. Hormell reviewed said qualifications and stated that it was his opinion that said list was
a very imposing list of qualifications and that if the FAA would not approve Mr. Adams' quali-
fications that the FAA would have quite a burden to overcome. Chairman suggested that Con-
troller Elish be given a copy of Mr. Adams' qualifications.
County Solicitor informed the Board that the Supreme Court has entered an order to
transfer the matter on the appeal from the Common Pleas Court to the Commonwealth Court
for disposition in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.
Assistant County Solicitor informed the Board that the Court of Common Pleas of
Washington County effective Monday, September 10, 1973, approved the sale of land in Char -
tiers and North Strabane Township to the Washington Industrial Development Corporation for
eventual transfer to Mac -Plastics. The Court approved both the sale and the sale price.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that it be resolved that the Washington
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
County Board of Commissioners execute the Deed to the Washington Industrial Development
Corporation for the land as set forth in the Court Order.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr: Jones, seconded by Mr: Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners approve and execute the Protective 4Care Contracts beWeen the Department of.
Public Welfare and the County of Washington -effective September 1, A 973, to August. 31, 1974,
subject to the availability of state and --federal funds and othex• provisions as set forth in the
contract; said action based upon the recommendation. -of the Assistant -County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:,
Nfr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. -Flynn-- Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. -
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners approve and execute a Park Occup4ncy Lease between Mark Schmid, and the
County of Washington at Mingo Creek Park for a period of one month effective September 1, 197,24;
said action based upon the recommendation of the Assistant County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken: - Y , 1 , _ _
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. , • 1 _
Motion carried unanimously. -,- ,
County Solicitor Hormell read correspondence under date of September 11, 1973, from
Secretary of the Commonwealth to all, County•B,oarcsof Elections in reference to separate paper
ballot for judicial retention candidates.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. - Paluso, that,the meeting -adjourn. .
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
Minute No#85
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., September 20, 1973
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 Crouse; County Solicitor Hormell;
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Vir. John Mer than of WJPA; Mr. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mrs. June
Gilley of The Canonsburg Daily Notes; Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Mr. Eric Bugaile of WESA ;
Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Reporter Liesch of'1he Brownsville Telegraph;
and Dave Baker from The Monongahela Publishing Company.
Meeting called to order by Chairman 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
\To. 84, each member having received a copy.
read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 84 be approved, as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dld Business: None
Reports: Mr. Jones
Commissioner Jones reported to the Board on the results of a meeting held on Wed-
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zesday, September 19, 1973, in Harrisburg with officials of the FAA regarding the Master Plan
:or the Washington County Airport. Mr. Jones stated that Mr. Cassidy of the FAA will come
:o Washington to make an inspection, but he did not have a definite date.
�Mr. Kelanic from WWVA entered the meeting)
correspondence: Mr. Whalen
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks from the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania:
Bills)
1. $1, 612. 82 - public assistance payment for foster home and institutional
care costs (Child Welfare Services)
2. $3, 536. 67 - Community Action Corporation - month of June, 1973
Contract 1319
3. $10,133. 76 - Mon Valley United Health Services - month of June, 1973
Contract 1317
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the following bills be approved
'or payment:
1. William C. Porter, Esq. - $89. 00 in reference to Eugene J. Chelen et ux. , Min-
;o Creek Park; $240. 00 - three searches and written. reports on coal ownership in Hopewell and
-ross Creek Townships; and $45. 00 - for research and written opinion for sale of county land
)squired by Eminent Domain.
2. Carl G. Baker and ASsociates - $1, 059.15 - engineering services rendered for
design of new boiler for Women's Home and architectural and engineering ser-
vices rendered in preparing studies and recommendations for renovations to
the Courthouse and renovations to Heating Plant for Courthouse and Jail.
(August 1 to August 31, 1973)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
3. Carl G. Baker and Associates - $1,151. 25 - engineering services rendered for design of
new boiler for Women's Home and architectural and engineering services rendered in
preparing studies and recommendations for renovations to Courthouse and renovations
to Heating Plant for Courthouse and Jail.
(April 1 to May 31, 1973)
4. Cole-Layer-Trumble Company - $6, 000. 00 - tax mapling contract (June 1, 1973 billing
date); and $6, 000. 00 (July 1, 1973 billing date)
5. Griswold, Winters & Swain - $35. 97 - professional services in accordance with agree-
ment of August 19, 1971, for Mingo Creek County Park.
6. Washington County's contribution of $5, 000. 00 for Joint Monongahela Ferry Commis-
sion.
7. Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency - $4, 625. 00 (budget item)
8. Buberniak &_ Wisyanski - $1, 616. 70 - Contract No. 9 - electrical work at Mingo Creek
County Park.
9. Frank Irey, Jr., Inc. - $10, 302. 42 - elevator replacement and related work at Court-
house - Estimate No. 3 - final
Also included in this motion is t1R t the request of George KubovciK, Chief, Adult Proba-
tion Officer, for organization dues of $5. 00 for the Washington County Health and Welfare
Council be tabled.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Whalen read correspondence under date of September 17, 1973, from Elliott
Bianchi, President, Board of Library Directors, Monessen Public Library, directed to Mr.
Flynn. Correspondence inquired whether the Commissioners are thinking of an allocation to
the Monessen Public Library for the current year. Letter stated that they sincerely hope that
the Commissioners can see its way clear, as a minimum, to repeat the $1, 000 allocation that
they made last year.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Washington County Commissioners
allocate the sum of $1, 000 to the Monessen Public Library.
Remarks:
Mr. Jones: I think we have enough libraries in Washington County that we can designate and
send money to them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Louise Abel, Public Welfare Adminis-
trator III, Child Welfare Services, be authorized to attend the Governor's Conference on the
Rights of Children on October 1 and 2, 1973, to be held at the Penn Harris Motor Inn, Harrisburg
Pennsylvania.
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Also included in this motion is that Margaret Burns, Director of Nursing at the Washington
County Home for Aged Women, be authorized to attend the Conference on Care of the Aged in
Nursing Homes which will be held at Keller Conference Center, University Park, Pennsylvania,
on Tuesday, September 25-27, 1973.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Whalen read a memorandum under the signature of Clay Graham regarding
Harmon Creek Site 481 which requested permission to engage engineering services in order to
set corners on the Borrow & Emergency Spillway at said site. This has been requested by West
Penn Power in order to relocate transmission line already agreed to and paid for by the County.
Discussion was then held on this matter.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Engelhardt -Power Associates be
appointed to engage in the engineering services as per above as requested by Clay Graham.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, read correspondence under date of September 14, 1973, from O. Bard Judy,
District Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service directed to Mr. Flynn. Letter stated that
the final inspection for Harmon Creek Site PA -483 will be held on Monday, September 24, 1973,
at 1:30 p.m. This structure is located on Wards Run north of Hanlin Station.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission directed
to Judges, County Commissioners and Chief Juvenile Probation Officers relative to the availa-
bility of funds for special projects. Correspondence stated that the Commission will have appro.r-
imately $50, 000 for a limited number of special projects in 1973. Letter invited all to apply for
these monies. The county's request must be signed by the Juvenile Court Judge and by the
County Commissioners. It must include a brief description of the anticipated program, an out-
line of the costs, the personnel involved, and a time frame for the project. These monies will
be non -recurring and must be used by December 31, 1973. All requests for these special pro-
ject funds will be considered by them on September 2-8, 19M It was suggested that Mr. Whalen
follow up on this matter.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under , date of September 11, 1973, from: Eugene Tenagliz.,
Bridge Engineer, wl-kch stated that an Monday, September 10, 1973, Mr. Tenaglia viewed Maple
Creek which is located near Charleroi and Speers Borough. Mr. Tenaglia stated that this creek
is not a federal project so there will be no federal control monies to clean this stream and that
he does not think the county is responsible for the cleaning up of this creek.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Paluso stated that this stream was relocated by the Highway Department. It was decided
to follow up this matter with PennDOT.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 23, 1973, from Eugene Tenaglia,
Bridge Engineer which stated that on said date Mr. Tenaglia, met with Charles Dachtler; Repre-
sentative of the Corps of Engineers, and Mr. James Puchany, Borough Manager of Canonsburg.
The purpose of this meeting was to get Phase No. 1 of Chartiers Creek cleaned up and also if
additional rip rap could be placed on part of Section One. A letter will be sent to the Bridge
Department informing them what all should be done on this project from the Corps}. of Engineer 3.
Mr. Whalen noted that a meeting has been arranged for Friday, September 21, 1973, at 2-00 p.m.
in the Commissioners' Conference Room concerning Phase 2 of the above project. (Field Regis-
trations)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the following additional field
registrations:
Wednesday, September 26
Saturday, September 29
Monday, October 1
Thursday, October 4
Friday, October 5
Roll call vote taken:
Cecil Fire Hall
Avella Fire Hall
Fallowfield Township
Municipal Building
West Bethlehem
Municipal Building
LeMoyne Center
Washington
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 to 5 & 6 to 9 p.m.
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Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 14, 1973, from A. J. Watson,
Chairman, Constitutional State Committee. Letter stated that the Constitutional Party does not
have, at this time, a properly constituted County Committee -in Washington County. Mr. Wat-
son requested that the Commissioners make available to that office, and that office only, the
voter registration list and all other election information available to County Chairmen and
County Committees.
Mr. Hormell: I think we should make a copy of this letter -available to the party who is desig-
nated in this county as the Constitutional Chairman and get a certificate from that party as to
whether or not they concur. If they concur, we'll furnish it. If they do not concur, we' 11- fur -
nish it to that party and so advise this man. i will get in touch with Mr. Muscaro and give him
those instructions.
Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence under date of September 14, 1973, from Abe
Belsky, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, directed to John M. Felice-
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mental Retardation Clinic, - No. PERA-R-3608-W. Letter advised that the election scheduled
for Friday, September 21, 1973, will be held as provided for in the Board's "Order and Notice
of Election." Letter further stated that in the future, shouldthe proposed administrative change
take place, then upon petition, the Board will process same.
New Business: Mr. Flynn
Chairman Flynn stated that today (September 20, 1973) is the deadline for accepting prc -
posals or presentations by interested architectural firms or other firms regarding the building
of the proposed 250-bed home and extended care facility. Chairman instructed Chief Clerk WhL-
len to set up a meeting for the three Commissioners to go over the entire file of said proposals
as they have a deadline with Dr. Cutt on Tuesday, September 25, 1973.
Solicitor: Mr. Hormell
Solicitor Hormell presented to the Board for their consideration a Resolution whereby
the Game Commission of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has, acquired certain tracts of
lands, under provisions of Project 70 Land Acquisition and Bl�rrowing Act, with Project 70 .
Funds (72 P. S. 3946.1) which are situated in Washington County; and1n, order for the County
to receive ,"in -lieu -of -tax -payments;',,, the said Act required ,the County of Washington to re -
quest the State Tax Equalization Board to determine and certify the prior marxet value of the
acquired property to the Auditor General and the Secretary of Forest and Water (72 P. S. 3946.
19). Therefore, be it- resolved by the -Board of Washington County Commissioners, that Merico
S. Lignelli, Chief Assessor for said County of Washington, be authorized to prepare and sub-
mit the proper application for the in -lieu of tax payments_ in accordance with the said act.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
(Controller's Annual Report)
Mr. Hormell: I want to point out that the County Code requires that at the end of, each fiscal
year, the County Controller completes an audit of the account of all county officers and then on
or before the first of April, he takes that account to the Court for approval. After the Court
examines it, this report is published one time in a newspaper, whichever newspaper or news-
papers the Controller may direct. But there is a limitation in that the total cost of said publi-
cation may not exceed $1, 500. 00. In addition to this publication, this report may also be pub-
lished and printed in pamphlets; and the number anal cost of those pamphlets, is to be. determined
by the Controller and County Commissioners. This, problem concerns the printing in the news-
paper. On June 15, Mr. Whalen sent a letter to the Controller's office. The reason for this
letter was a voucher whichhaM been ,prepared to Account No. 110 that being the Controller's
Account. The dater of the voucher was June 5, 1973. Mr. Whalen sent a letter to the Controller
telling him that we are returning here with your request for payment for advertising the 1972
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
controller's Report in the Observer -Reporter in the amount= of $2, 537.004 We cannot approve
payment of this amount since the County Code limits the advertising of the Controller's Report to
an amount not in excess of $1, 500. 00.' A week:]:ater, Mr. Whalen sent another letter: -In review-
ing the County Controller's Report for the month of May, We note an advertising expenditure in
the amount of $1, 973. 00 as of the end of May 1973. Kindly furnish this office with a xerox copy o:'
the voucher or mu'chers involved in this expenditure together with all attachments thereto. This
request was repeated on July 16, 1973 and was repeated again on August 7, 1973; and I understanc.
that Mr. Whalen has also spoken with the Controller's Office. The problem here is twofold.
First, in my opinion, and I have so stated, you cannot spend more than $1, 500. 00 to print the Co i-
troller's Report in the newspaper. The Controller already drew vouchers and drew checks for
$1, 973. 00 which was done in two separate requests. I understand that each of those requests waE
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less than $1, 500. 00 in among themselves. In my opinion, there is $473. 00 owed to the County bT-
the Controller. The second problem with respect to the Observer -Reporter in that there was a
contract made by that newspaper in good faith with the Controller for $2, 537.00. I do not think
that it can be legally incurred by the County. I do not think you have the power to pay it, and I
think the Observer should be notified of this effect and advised'that they should look to the Con-
troller for payment of this amount.
Mr. Whalen stated that he and Mr. Flythn met privately with Mr. Elfish and pointed out
the problem to him and asked him to please resolve the matter. Mr. Elish had then stated that
he felt the Commissioners were equally responsible for the overpayment.
Mr. Flynn stated that he would like the -record to show that Mr. Elish has already spent
his statutory limitation; and heis responsible, not the Board of County Commissioners. Mr.
Hormell: I have made two recommendations, •Mr. Chairman. One of them would be that he be
notified to the effect of the bill for $1, 973. 00; the other that the Observer be notified of our posi-
tion with the respective contract. I would ask that I be directed to do those two things.
Mr. Flynn: The Chair so' directs.
(PLRB)
Mr. Hormell: 'there has been an appeal by our Court of an Order of the Pennsylvania Labor Re-
lations Board which has been transferred by the Supreme Court to the Commonwealth Court to bE
heard. The Appeal was filed by Judges Sweet, DiSalle, Curran, Gladden and Simmons at 419 Ju'y
term, 1973. I have a letter here from' Raymond W. Cromer, Assistant Attorney General for the
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board; and he informs me that Peter Elishlalsotook an appeal -at
No. 557 July Term, 1973. He goes on to say that he is going to appear in Supreme Court Monda3
for the purpose of asking the Supreme Court'to join together the cases of the Judges and the case
of the Controller so that the Court will hear both of them together. He asked me to agree to join_
in with his Petition and ask that I attain permission from you to do that and then to notify him. I
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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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would have no objection to this and will do that if you wishto have them consolidateds ubject to
the fact that Robert D. Douglass, Esquire, who represents the labor consultant, that it is satis-
factory to him and that he would continue to pursue this litigation.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, directing Solicitor Oliver N. Hor-
mell to join in with the Petition of Raymond W. Cromer in consolidating the cases of the Judge;
and the case of the Controller as, per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr.. Flynn ° - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn gave the following statement regarding an article that appeared in the
Observer -Reporter on Wednesday, September 19, 1973, and also an Editorial which appeared
in the Observer -Reporter on Wednesday, March 11, 1970.
"The Majority Commissioners are sorry, indeed, that Special Prosecutor Sprague
saw fit to publicly castigate those of us ,who are fiscally responsible, not only for trial costs
and expenses, but for all county operations.
To be successful in the overall operation of the County, it is imperative that we
have full knowledge of all anticipated expenditures so proper budgetary processes can be followed.
,In this case:there have been many instances where the County has been obligated
to pay costly expenses by Mr. Sprague and others but it has been months and now even years
before this Board became aware of such obligations. � (This, we can substantiates
Personally, we have no quarrel or question concerning Mr. Sprague's competence
as a Prosecutor; however, we do question his mathematical ability as well as' his administrative
capacities.
He equates the Federal_ payment of $1, 080 per month as the "lion's share" of Mrs.
Gilly's maintenance. This amounts to $34. 80 per day; this County pays a Matron $30.00 per
day or $930. 00 per month. How'Mr. Sprague determines this County is, in fact, "Making
Money" is beyond our comprehension.
Speaking for the Majority Commissioners, we will subscribe to Mr. Sprague's
recent statement to us that you "cannot equate justice with a dollar sign;" however, we will not
agree to abdicate our position as a fiscal officer of this County to Mr. Sprague or to the Judicm
Branch of County Government.
Personally, we want to be made fully knowledgeable of anticipated expenditures as
far in advance as is possible.
As the Chief Fiscal Officers of Washington County, it is the responsibility and
duty of the Majority Commissioners to provide the necessaty services essential to the function-
ing of our government,,and- to levy the required taxes to finance the -operation of same. There-
fore it is essential that we keep the taxpayers knowledgeable of the expenditures of his tax dol-
lars, particularly theunauthorized expenditure of funds without statutory consent and approval.
In reply to comments that appeared in the local -media quoting Special Prosecutor
Sprague as stating:
1. "Washington County has literally made money out of the custodial arrangement
for Mrs. Gilly, " Sprague said at a bail hearing for her- and her father, Silous
Huddleston, another defendant, in Washington County Court Tuesday. (This is
certainly a stretch of somebody's imagination. How we have made money I
wish the gentleman Would explain to us. I tried to point out previously we are
spending quite a sum of money. The records will shove this: I have also tried
to point out that we are receiving bills now that we didn't even know existed.
Insofar as Mrs. Gilly's stay at Seven Springs as the gentlemen mentions, we
can document where just last month in August, we paid twenty-nine hundred
and some odd dollars to Seven Springs for a bill that was incurred that we
knew nothing about.)
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
2. Sprague said $400 of the $1, 080 goes for rental of the facilities where Mrs. Gilly
stays and the balance goes to the county for other expenses incurred in the arrange-
ment. Sheriff Alex Debreczeni administers the fund. (Whatever arrangement he is
speaking of, I have no knowledge of; and I'm sure my colleagues have no knowledge
of. I can assure the public that there is no money coming into this County. The
$1, 080 I am told is arranged through by the federal government under the Crime Con-
trol. Act of 1970 which, pertains to federal prisoners. We do know that the money is
advanced by the U. S. Marshall.
3. Among the most vocal critics have been the Washington County Commissioners and
certain newspapers circulating in the,,,.county. (Now when you speak about the most
vocal critics, here again I think the gentlemen is going �a little bit overboard, be-
cause I would like to refer to this editorial of March 11, 1970. Let's just quote part
of this: 'As we were saying about a week ago, the Yablonski murder case can be
turned into a prime vehicle for some real or imagined political advantage by local
officials without half trying. No sooner was it said, practically, before Washington
County Controller Peter Elish gave an excellent' example of what not to do. Elish
has long been the county's best example of a knee-jerk opportunist in the political
field, and this was never more evident than when he called a "news 'conference"
late last week". The final paragraph read: "We thought it was obvious to everyone
that as .the Yablonski case developed it presented a great chance for grabbing a fear
cheap headlines. We assumed, however, that if the matter of taste did not forestall
it, the question of common sense would. Our Controller has shown us that We made
.& foolish assumption. " (Now, if I may, gentlemen, insofar as I am concerned and
the majority is concerned, Mr. Elish, for number one, to climb aboard, as your
editorial so states; and the gentler an) who wrote the editorial must have been look-
ing at a crystal ball because it was finally climax0d yesterday the 19th when, Mr.
Sprague, according to your editorial predictions, endorsed the trial Judge for re-
tention for a 10-year position. Now, if_this isn't politics then -I don't knoww-hat is.)
Mr. Sprague has established himself as a successful Criminal Trial Lawyer and
rightly so; however, when it, comes to the fiscal management of Washington County tax dollars
as related to"these cases, we would highly recommend that the Special Prosecutor confine his
endeavor to the -Judicial Branch of Government as an officer of the Courts; and we in the Execu-
tive Branch will discharge our duties and responsibilities in the best interests of the taxpayers.
Finally, I would like to quote a paragraph from the Pittsburgh Press Editorial dated
August 5, 1973; and I think this is most appropriate and I quote: "Every public official has an
obligation to hold down the cost of government. And any official who simply tries to pass the
buck should realize that what he really is doing is passing it on to the harried taxpayers.
Bids: Opening of Bids for (!a) Printing and Delivering of Ballots; (b) Delivery of Ballot Boxes;
(c) Printing and Delivering of Election Supplies.
(Messrs, Ron. Daley, Earl Riggle and Henry Badzik and Deputy Controller Criquellion entered the
meeting.) (Also, Joseph Muscare entered the meeting.)
The following bids were opened and read,,,by Deputy Controller Criq`uellion:
PRINTING AND DELIVERING OF BALLOTS: '
1. Name of Bidder: Badzik Printing Service
Address: 401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, Pennsylvania 15033
In accordance with advertisement of• the County Commissioners, inviting proposals
for printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots for
the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 1973, having examined
the attached specifications and,,; -understanding the same, I (or we) propose to furnish said ballots
in accordance therewith at the price set forth:
Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots
price per thousand for ballots furnished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70. 90
Approximately 23, 000 pink official ballots for Election Districts
price per thousand ballots furnished' . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . $36. 75
Ten single sets for specimen ballots as -set forth attached
specifications, price per ten sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $335. 00
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Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen'ballots for political parties, etc. (as set
forth in attached specifications) price per thousand for ballots furnished . . . . $36. 75
For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of a ballot of any election district be-
cause of error on the part of any County Employee, minimum charge per district for
re -run 100 ballots or less . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. 00
A certified check in the amount of $1, 011. 62 accompanied 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 Com-
missioners the necessary ballots required for the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 6, 1973, to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 401 Thompson Avenue, Don-
ora, Pennsylvania 15033, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only
responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Said action subject to the approval
of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DELIVERY OF BALLOT BOXES:
1. Name of Bidder: Earl Riggle
Address: Box 230, R. D. 4
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
Total amount of bid: $999.00
Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board of County Commissionerfit
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 Munici-
pal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 1973, to EARL RIGGLE, Box 230, R. D. 4,
Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301, for the amount set -forth in his bid; this being the lowest and
only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Said action subject to the approval of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones -Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRINTING AND DELIVERING OF ELECTION SUPPLIES:
1. Name of Bidder: William G. Johnston Company
Address: P.O. Box 6759
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
Total amount of bid: $2, 490. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $250. 00 with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Company accompanied bid.
,Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board of County Commiss-
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
ioners award the contract for the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the
County Commissioners the necessary election supplies required for the conduct of the Municipa:.
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 1973, to WILLIAM,G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P.O.
Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the
lowest and only responsible bed received in accordance with specifications. Said action subject
to the approval of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
( The various bidders left the meeting)
Mr. John McCarty from Hickory, Pennsylvani4 gave his comments on the subject of
the County Homes. He stated that he had been in last year and offered to make a contribution
to this project is someone would build up a fund, but no one got in touch with him. He stated
that he is still willing to make the initial contribution, and to cooperate in setting up a campaign
to start raising public funds for this project. Mr. Flynn informed him that underthe general re-r-
enue sharing, we have earmarked the necessary funds for the construction of a 250-bed facility
and that today was the deadline for receiving proposals. Mr. Paluso informed Mr. McCarty
that there are a few legal problems in raising money publicly for construction. As an alternative,
Mr. Paluso suggested to him that he do undertake this to furnish several of the rooms or perhaps
the solarium with an appropriate plaque. Mr. McCarty stated that the Commissioners could he;.p
him by informing him of the members ip the Chamber of Commerce,, Jaycees, Lyon Club and
other civic groups. Mr. Flynn then introduced Mr. McCarty to all those at the meeting who
are connected with some type of news media so that he could talk,this project over with them.
Mrs. Helen Miller of the League of Women Voters asked for permission to use the
Courthouse on October 9, 1973, at 9:30 a. m. for their meeting at which they would like to have
a demonstration of the voting machine. There were uo .ob i,.ections.
Meeting adjourned.
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Minute No. # 86
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa. September 28, 1973
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members
being present: Commissioners Paluso and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner Jones.
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Also present being: Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Mr. Keery McAmbley;
Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Reporter Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph;
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Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio; Eric
Bugaile of WESA Radio; and Mr. Dave Baker from the Monongahela Publishing Company.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Jones - Absent; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute
No. 85, each membef- having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 85 be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business - None
Reports - None
Correspondence - Mr. Whalen
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Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following bills be approved
for payment:
1. Cole -Layer -Trumble Company - $6, 000. 00 - September 1, 1973 billing date
2. William C. Porter, Esquire - $5, 830. 00 - payment of acquistion funds to
Andrew Morrison, ME -7.
3. Chapman Plumbing and Heating, Inc. - $46, 223. 69 - RE: Heatjing Revisions,
Air -Conditioning Addition and Related Work - Final payment
4. Frank Irey Jr., Inc. - $32,123. 92 - Mingo Creek County Park Phase III,
Contract # 3
5. Domenic Parente Contractors - $57, 900. 00 - Contract No. 1 - Site Development
- Mingo Creek County Park
6. Michael Baker, Jr. Inc., - $275. 88 - Final Inspection of Repairs to Timber
Bridges - Washington County
Roll call vote Taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Whalen read correspondence under date of September 21, 1973, from
the Governor's Manpower Task Force, stating that the Manpower Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, has announced that Washington County is eligible for an operational
planning grant. The stated purpose of this action by the U. S. Department of Labor is to
extend further the policy which has emerged over the past several years of providing resources
to elected officials of large jurisdictions to faciliate their effective involvement in manpower
activities.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
(Mr. Keery McAmbley gave an explanation of this matter for the Board.)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, adopting the following Resolution:
"WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Labor - Manpower Administration has
made available to countries manpower planning grant funds to develop
comprehensive manpower plans, provide for the coordination of manpower
plans, provide local officials with an authoritive source of knowledge and
advice on manpower matters. and to provide local officials a source of
continuing review and assessment of the operations and effectiveness of
manpower or related programs.
THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County
hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the U. S. Department of
Labor - Manpower Administration for an Operational Planning Grant in the
amount of $25, 000 and designates Keery McAmbley, presently coordinator
for the County Emergency Employment Program, as manpower Planning
Coordinator to act on behalf of the County in submitting and administering
the manpower planning grant according to the requirements of the grant
agreement and applicable Federal regulations. "
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. McAmbley left the meeting.)
Mr. Whalen read a memorandum from Joseph Muscaro, Director of Elections,
stating that the Registration Office will be open on the following days:
September 29, 1973
October 5, 1973
October 6, 1973
October 9, 1973
9 a.m. to 12 noon
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
9a. m. to 12 noon
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mr. Paluso suggested that the newspapers publish these dates as soon as possible.
Moved by Mr. _).luso) , seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the following Notice to
Candidates, Municipal Election - November 6, 1973, to be advertised.
"To candidates who filed petitions for the office of Government Study
Commissioner, for the Townships of Hanover and North Strabane,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, with the County Board of Elections,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, for the Municipal Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 6, 1973.
In accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Election Code,
you are hereby notified that the County Board of Election has fixed
October 4, 1973, as the day for casting lots to determine the position
of names on the Special Ballot. Lots will cast in the Election Depart-
ment, Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.
Prevailing Time, on the above date.
Candidates may appear in person or by agent duly authorized by letter
of attorney signed and acknowledged by an officer empowered to take
acknowledgements. If any candidate is not present, it shall be the duty
of the County Board of Elections to appoint some person to represent such
absentee. "
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carrd unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Whalen informed all those present that a chronological report concerning all
events and communications surrounding the crisis at the Washington County Extended Care
Facilities has been completed and available to them. Mr. Whalen also stated that corres-
pondence was received from Dr. Roger A. Cutt, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medical
Programs, stating that our facilities comply with Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act
and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Also, Mr. Whalen infonn ed the Board that,
tentatively, he is to meet with Dr. Cutt in Harrisburg sometime next week.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a telegram from Congressman Thomas E.
Morgan which announced that the Health Services Administration, Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, has approved the application filed by the Community Care Clinic,
Northwest Washington County, Burgettstown, as a site for a national health service corps.
The approval of this application means that the residents of twleve communities. in
Northwest Washington County covering 25,446 people will now have access to adequate medical
health and setting up the necessary medical facilities to provide such health.
(Solicitor Gilmore entered the meeting)
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 18, 1973 from Michael
George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, requesting permission to attend the
National Recreation and Park Conference to be held October lst through 4th, 1973, in Wash-
ington, D. C. The estimated cost is $165. 00, which includes a $50. 00 registration fee.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn '=, Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Liquid Fuels Application)
Mr. Whalen presented to the Board a County Aid Application for Buffalo Township
for flashing beacons at the intersection of Route 40 West and Route 221 South in the amount
of $2, 300. 00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the Liquid Fuels County
Aid Application for Buffalo Township as per above.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that, this application be hand delivered to Uniontown, and Mr. Flynn
suggested they be instructed to speed it up in Harrisburg.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .TONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
( Liquid Fuels Application)
Mr. Whalen presented to the Board a County Aid Application for Buffalo Township
for flashing beacons at the intersection of Route 40 West and Route 221 South in the amount
of $2, 300. 00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the Liquid Fuels County
Aid Application for Buffalo Township as per above.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso suggested that this application be hand delivered to Uniontown, and Mr. Flynn
suggested they be instructed to speed it up in Harrisburg.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of correspondence received from the U,: S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, dated September 21, 1973, directed
to the Board of Commissioners and to the Planning Commission acknowledging receipt of
letters in responce to the published invitation to submit comments relating FHWA I s Criteria
for NEPA Reassessment to the Mon Valley Expressway.,
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of two letters complimenting Mingo Creek County
Park. One letter from the Sixth Grade of Chartiers Houston Middle School; the other was
from Mrs. Sylvia Reebel.
(Chartiers Creek)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing Clay Graham, Land
Acquisition Agent, and Charles A. Crouse, Administrative Assistaiat; to go to Harrisburg on
October 9 and 10, 1973, to meet with the Department of Environmental Resources concerning
the County's position to reimbursement for the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project,
Phase 2.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen read a copy of correspondence under date of September 24, 1973, directed
to Ronald Sharp, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission, signed by Judge Paul A. Simmons and
Commissioners Flynn, Jones and Paluso, which was in regard to the Special Project of Wash-
ington County Juvenile Court Feasibility Study for Halfway Houses in Washington County,.. Said
letter stated that we are applying for a portion of the $50, 000 which has been allocated by said
Commission for a limited number of special projects in 1973. Letter also stated that the Ju-
venile Court here in Washington County along with other interested pers®nq Ajre-W the-beI;
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quency in Washington County. Letter further stated that we would like to employ a team of
and
three or more persons to conduct a -feasibility study and report their findings to the Court/to
said Commission on or before December 31, 1973. Because the project should be a general
study and will not go into great detail, it is felt that a sum of $7, 500, 00 will cover the cost of
such a study to be made over a period of three months.
Mr. Paluso: It is signed by me, but that is a study - not the creation of any halfway houses at
this point which I have my reservations about.
Mr. Flynn: I concur with Mr. Paluso. Strictly, this $7, 500. 00 will cover the cost of such a
study only. No cost to the County and no obligation.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the Feasibility Study for
Halfway Houses in Washington County as per above for study purposes only.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 20, 1973, from the Polish
Ladies Auxiliary of Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Letter stated that they had their monthly
meeting, and Mr. Norman Monack showed them the design of the County Flag. Letter stated
that they approve of the idea.
Mr. Flynn stated that we acknowledge receipt of the same.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 21, 1973, from Helene
Wohlgemuth, Secretary, Department of Public Welfare, stating that they are processing pay-
ment to o-ur County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program for the second quarter allot-
ment for Fiscal Year 1973-1974 in the amount of $304,172.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 19, 1973, from Mrs. F- 11.
Parent, Jr., Secretary, Child Welfare Advisory Board, which listed names of people for
immediate membership to the Advisory Board subject to the Board's approval. Letter also
stated that the Board would be pleased to welcome these people to their meeting. Thurs-
day, October 11, if the approval is granted.
Mr. Flynn stated that this matter be held in abeyance until the next meeting, October 4, 1973,
so that in the meantime the Board could meet with Miss Abel to discuss the Board in its entire-
ty. Mr. Paluso suggested that we inform Mrs. Patente that action will be taken at the next
Board meeting to be held on Thursday, October 4, 1973.
Mr. Whalen read a memorandum under date of September 26, 1973. from Anthony
Bevec, Building Superintendent - Subject: Emeragency Repair Work at the Men's Home. Said
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
memorandum stated that on September 20th, the six-inch main water line at the Men's Home
burst. Work was immediately started and thirty-eight feet of line was replaced. After this
was completed and 'pressure turned on, more leaks were discovered. Mr. Bevec instructed
the John Bruno Company to repair this condition. It appears another 100 feet,of line will be
needed for a total of about 138 feet. This line is the main source of supply for the Men's Home.
They are doing this work as quickly as possible so water service delay will be held to a mini-
Mr. Whalen: I would recommend that the Board, declare this a dire emergency.
Mr. Gilmore: We need a resolution saying that there is an emergency existing, that the expen-
ditures that have been made were proper and necessary because of the emergency situation.
and that future repairs for which ther is insufficient time to go through normal procedures
that Mr. Bevec is given permission to go ahead with his plans.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that on the advice of the Assistant
County Solicitor, the Board was informed that the above was an emergency situation and can
be negotiated without bidding; therefore, Mr. Beve,c is given permission to go ahead with his
plans.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of correspondence received under date of September
26, 1973, from John R. Fantz, MH/MR Administrator, regarding Recommendations regarding
Separation of Central Washington Clinic.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Mr. Flynn: I think we should go on record as leaving things as is.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that at this time the Board of County
Commissioners feel that the status quo should be maintained with an eye to the possibility of
possible separation in the future.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a request from the Juvenile Court Office for
attendance at the Seminar to be held on October 16 47, 1973, at the University of Delaware.
They would like two people to attend each of 'these seminars, and they have the sum of $1,120.
in their grant for training purposes. Mr. Whalen was informed that the State Department has
approved their attendance at the seminar. Mr. Whalen told the Board that if they approve
this request, he will have the Juvenile Court Office furnish the Board with a letter from the
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn,- that the above request for attendance
at a Seminar to be held at the University of Delaware as per above be approved upon the written
authorization of the State Department approving of this out-of=state venture.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 24, 1973, from Menny
Martin, SIMe Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, concerning the Operation. and Main-
tenance Agreement, dated June 8, 1970, between the Washington County Commissioners and
the Soil Conservation Service relative to the operation and,maintenance of Site PA-484 in the
Harmon Creek Watershed. Letter informed the Board that an adequate vegetative cover had
been'obtained on this work of improvement; therefore, the Commissioners now have complete
operation and maintenance responsibility.
(Transfer of Funds)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the temporary transfer
of $25, 000.00 from the General Fund Account to the Capital Reserve Account in order to
have funds availablefor payments approved at this meeting.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes'; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business::: Mr. Flynn
Chairman Flynn informed the Board of correspondence under date of September 14,
1973, from the Allegheny County Soil & Water Conservation District, which stated that said
District is n=inating Gene Shaw for one of the conservation awards sponsored by the Ameri-
can Motors Corporation.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, endorsing the nomination of Gene
Shaw for one of the American Motors Conservation Awards.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor: Mr. Gilmore
Assistant Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board Day Care Contracts between the
Department of Public Welfare and the Board of County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the execution of the
above mentioned contracts.
Roll call vote taken:
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. , _
Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board of a request to adopt a Resolution supporting
passage of May Legislation to allow alternate voting systems to be used in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gilmore stated that the form resolution provided should not be used
because it makes some allegation of facts that the Board is not is a position to make. Dis-
cussion was held on this matter, and it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting
so that Solicitor Gilmore could draft a proper resolution.
Solicitor Gilmore informed the Board that when the contract was awarded for the
printing and delivering of ballots for the General Election to be held on November 6, 1973,
it did not include approximately 125, 000 white official ballots which will be necessary for
the Special Ballot on the Judicial Retention vote. The reason for this was that we did not
receive a notification from the Secretary 61 the Commonwealth that a separate ballot would be
necessary until after the advertising for bids had been made. Badzik Printing Service had
sent his quotations for the necessary special ballots neededfor the election. They were as
follows:
115, 000 official special question ballots - $43. 75 per thousand
23, 000 pink specimen official question ballots - $27. 00 per thousand
Sets for Election Department - $275.00
Mr. Gilmore further stated that it would be proper for the Commissioners to enter into a
contract with said bidder since he was the only bidder for the printing of these additional
b allots and since there was little time to go through normal procedures.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Washington County Commis-
sioners award the contract for the printing and delivering of the additional ballots required for
the General Election to be held on November 6, 1973, to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 401
Th6mpson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033; this being the one and only responsible bid
received. This action based on the advice of the Assistant County Solicitor in tl- t it is the
legal and proper procedure to follow at this time.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant Solicitor Gilmore presented to the Board a Resolution and Declaration of
Taking whereby the County acquire by conde=nat.ion for purposes of recreation and expansion
of the Mingo Creek County Park the two tracts of land of Ethel Moskowitz, situate in Notting-
ham Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Resolution and Declaration
of Taking as per above be approved and executed; said action based on the recommendation of
the Assistant County Solicitor.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gilmore reported to the Board in reference to the matter of advertising the
Annual Controller's Report. He stated that evidently a smaller bill in the amount of $750. 00
from the Observer -Reporter has been sent to the Controller's Office. The Commissioners
have not received the bill for payment. Thirty days have elapsed, and the Commissioners
have had no word from the Controller as to whether he approves or disapproves of the bill.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
,1973