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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. #97
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., December 6, 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; Mrs. June Lilley of The Daily Notes; Mr. Bob Robertson of The Observer -Reporter;
Mr. Crant Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph; Mr. John Merdian - WJPA; and Ms. Helen
Miller of The League of Women Voters.
Meeting called to lorder by Chak- an 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. # 95, each member having received a copy, ;_
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minutes No. # 95
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report - Mr. Jones - Re: Hurricane Agnes
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Mr. Jones stated all steps have been taken involving the work to be done in connection with
Hurricane Agnes. Mr. Jones also stated that we have received $35, 000. 00 from the Civil
Defense Office and the remaining $50. 000. 00 that is owed us will be sent to us by the end of
this year.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following checks from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania:
for payment:
1. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Traffic Count Program
Amount: $2, 270.42
2. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Community Action Corp. Month of Sept. 1973
Amount: $2, 797.26
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be authorize(4
1. Gene Amanati - $100. 00 - Appraisal.
2. Cole -Layer -Trumble Company - $8, 566. 66 - data processing services
as per contract for period covering December 1; 31, 1973.
3. Department of Public Welfare {Food Stamp Program) - $12, 662.52.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 1973, from the Penn-
sylvania Department of Community Affairs. Said letter was a Public Officials Guide for
Conserving Fuel, Oil and Gasoline. Listed were seventeen (17) steps which could be followed.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Cole -Layer-Trumble Co. Said letter was
an addendum to contract for Washington County, Pennsylvania, Data Processing Services.
The following three things were to be added:
1. Services to be performed by the Company.
2. Services to be performed by the County.
3Compensation and Period of Contract.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of Commissioners -that the additional cost to implement these
services would be $14, 658. 00 for the year of 1974 and $13, 500. 00 per year thereafter. This
amount is in addition to the regular data processing contract.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Palu-so, that the Board of Commissioners
approve and execute the Addendum to Services Contract for data processing with the Cole-
Layer-Trumble Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones -Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 29, 1973 from the Allied
Oil Co. Said letter stated the Allied Oil Co. could no longer supply the Washington Courthouse
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and Jail with fuel of after the month of December. Correspondence advised that/County's actual
allocation from said company for the month of December is 5,148 gallons. Chief Clerk stated
he has applied to the United States Department of Interior to name a supplier for our County.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter under date of November 28, 1973, from Mrs.
Helene Wohlegrmuth directed to Representative Fischer, with .reference to the Department of
Public Welfare's efforts to obtain appropriate funding for the Washington Area Senior Citizens
Center in Washington, Pa. Correspondence reported that at the present time, some Titlelll,
Older Americans Act fund are available and an appropriate mechanism for utilizing these funds
for said Center's 1974 operation is now being developed.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 28, 1973, from Robinson
Township Board of Supervisors. Said letter stated that due to weather conditions, they had beer_
advised by Uniontown to hold their road maintenmce- project until early spring. _
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the County Aid Funds for
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Robinson Township be held until 1974.
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Boll: avote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 28, 1973, from Senator
Austin Murphy. Said letter stated that Senator Murphy had sponsored the legislation to transfer
the roads in Mingo Park to Washingtbn County. Chief Clerk stated that the bill was in*o duced or..
November 28, 1973, and the S*nator will discuss the progress of the bill with Senator Massei,
Chairman of the Transpo,tt+ation Committee.
, Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 4, 1973, from William
Sember, Executive Director of the Planning Commission directed to Mr. Frank Longevitsh,
Chairman of the Independence Township Supervisors. Said letter concerns the request from
Independence Township for assistance from the Washington County Planning Commission on a
redevelopment project in the Independence Township. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Sember
informed Mr. Longevitsh that certain information must be acquired before the Washington
County Planning Commission can commit themselves to the program.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 5, 1973, from the
Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation. Said letter stated the Board of Directors
of the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation at its November 8th meeting adopte 3
a resolution endorsing the proposed expansion of the Arden Trolley Museum by the Pennsylvania
Railway Museum Association, Inc.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 2, 1973, from the Mon
Valley Hdzsing Corp., directed to Mr. Flynn. Jokd letter was a proposal to the Washington
County Commissioners requesting funds to assist in improving the quality of housing in the middle
Monongahela Valley.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Chairman suggested that Chief Clerk acknowledge receipt of the above letter from the Mon Valle 7
Housing Corporation and advise that the Commissioners did discuss the matter and that in regards
to the $60, 000. 00 grant, there is no money available.
Chief Clerk read correspondence in regards to the Chatiers Flood Protection Proje ct,
Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Environmental Improvement. Said proposed planting plan was for
the beautification of the Chartiers Creek.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that receipt of the above letter from
Colonel Delbridge be acknowledged and that the Board of Commissioners approve the- Chartiers
Creek Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Environmental Improvement Plan.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Chairman of the Board informed Mrs. June Lilley of The Daily Notes that the Board meet with
Colonel Delbridge, Mr. J. S . Minnotte, and Mr. Lucas of the Corp of Engineers last Friday, No -ember
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
3 1973, and both sides were unanimously in agreement with the proposed planting plan.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Hormell presented the following tax refund to the -Board for their consid-
eration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be
authorized to prepare the following tax refund,,, due to either duplication or overpayment or
real estate taxes:
1. W. R. Collins
271 Crescent Drive
Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Canton ---Deed Book Reference: '1066-299' •
District Number: 120 --- Section Number: 009--- Parcel Number: 325-6
Amount: $67.12
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Hormell read a Final'Order from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Boaz d
with the respect to PERA-R-3607 and'3608 providing that' Local 668 affiliated with the S. E. I. U.
is the exclusive representative fo'r the purpose of collective bargaining for the Washington CourAy
Child Welfare Service and Central Washington County Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Clinic.
Solicitor Hormell stated that he had two (2) contracts in regards to Community Living -
Arrangements for Mentally Retarded Persons. Solicitor Hormell further stated that the contra As
have been examined and accrued as to the common manner of execution. Solicitor Hormell stated
the agreements are between (1) the County of Washington -Greene and the United Cerebral Palsy
of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc. and (2) County of Washington -Greene and the Washington
County Chapter Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that authorization be given to enter,
into the above said contracts providing that thore,he no financial obligation on the part of the
County, and only so long as funds are available.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
by Gene P. Amanati, Broker of Record
Solicitor Hormell stated that the tabulations on the insurance bids have been completed/
and all of them have been checked out. Mr. Hormell further stated that the lowest bidder was
the Boston'Mutual Life Insurance Co., at a rate of $. 71 per $1, 000. 00, Mr. F. J. Buckley, Agent.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners award the contract for the Group Employee Term Life Insurance to the Boston
Mutual Life Insurance Co., F.J. Buckley Agency, 25 N. Jefferson Aveune, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317,
for the amount as set forth in their bid - $22, 407. 60 said bid being the lowest bid and in accordance
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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with specifications. Said action based upon the recommendation of County Solicitor Hormell
and Broker of Record A_manati.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Hormell read a copy of Correspondence in regards to the condernnation
proceedings by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, PennDOT,
known as Claim 6205893. Solicitor Hormell further stated said condemnation involves a tract
of land in Coal Center Borough for highways purposes. Solicitor also stated the title to said
tract cf land is in the County by virtue of nonpayment of taxes. Solicitor Hormell further stated
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that an offer has been made for acquisition of said tract/land by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
in the amount of $500.00.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt condemnation proceedings for said tract of land and that Solicitor Hormell will acknowledge
this information to Mr. Albert E. Pensock, Chief District NegoLlator.
Roll call vote taken: "
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously:
Solicitor Hormell read a copy of correspondence under date of November 29, 1973,
from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc.
Sixid correspondence was a request to make application for day care funding for the calendar
year - January 1, 1973 to December 31, 1973, in the amount of $14, 626.89.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt and execute the above said application provided that the County does not have any fiscal
responsibility and that when funds for said application run out the County will no longer participate.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes;.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed for Election Board Meeting.
Meeting Reconvened.
New Business:
Chairman informed the Board that in view of the fact of the Union -Contract, it is no
necessary that a Personnel Office be created by the beginning of the fiscal year -1974.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr-. - Paluso, that the necessary steps be taken
to create said Personnel Office by the beginning of the fiscal year of 1974. I
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 unmknously.
Chairman recommended to`4 the Board that there will be a Payroll Date Revision
beginning Janiar4, 1919,, with checks to be distributed on January 11, 1974; made with the inter-,
of insuring that the County withhold from all employees the equivalent of one week salary which,
in turn will be paid to the employee upon termination of employment.
Chairman stated that Mr. Crouse has informed Mr. Frank Mascara -Controller Elect of said
action and he has agreed with Mr. Crouse that said action should,,be twken. Chairman also stated
there will still be twenty-six (26) pay weeks and that the last gray for the fiscal year of 1974 will
be December 27, 1974.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that all department heads be in-
formed of payroll date revision; which is one -week holdback as of January 4, 1974, with checks
to be distributed on January 11, 1974.
Mr. Paluso recommended to Mr. Crouse that notices be attached to everyones check on December
21, 1973, notifying them of said payroll date revision.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried uha%imously.
Chiarman informed that at last week's Regular Board Meeting three (3) A.rchitects
plans for
were named in compliance with the legal interpretation carrying out the Pounty Extended Care
Faulty. Chairman further stated for the record that the Architect that the Board of Commissi3ners
have decided, by Majority vote, to appoint is as follows; Walloyer &. Mitchell, of Beaver Falls,
Pennsylvania.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that starting December 10, 1973, and continuing thru
to December 18, 1973, he will be taking a leave of absence and would, therefore, request that Mr.
Crouse -Administrative Assistant be appointed Acting Chief Clerk.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. Charles A. Crouse -
Administrative Assistant be appointed Acting Chief Clerk, due to Chief Clerk Whalen taking a
leave of absence.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried uanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 28, 1973, from the
Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program. Said letter recommended that Miss
Pamela Y. Siegel be appointed to the Planning Council for a three year term, taking the place
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of Mr. Michael Harris who resigned August 29, 1973. Chief Clerk stated the position Miss
Siegel would be taking would be that of the Criminal Justice Slot.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of Commissioners
appointwWiss Pamela Y. Siegel to fill the Criminal Jaastice Slot, on the Planning Council -of the
Washington -Greene County Addictive Disease Program for a three-year term, effective immediately
replacing Mr. Michael Harris, who has -resigned.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr'. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of November 30, 1973, f9m the
Washington County Housing Authority. Said letter recomm6nded that Mr. Anthony " Colaizzo
be reappointed as a Member of the Washington County Housing Authority, for a five-year term,
beginning the first Monday in January 1974.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded ty Mr. Paluso, that .the Board of Commissioners
reappoint Mr. Anthony L. Colaizzo, as a Member of the Washington County Housing .Authority,
for a five-year term beginning the first Monday of January 1974.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bids: Opening of Bids for (a) Stream Clearance at Chartiers Creek, Phase I, Canonsburg-Houstan.
The following bid was opened and read by Controller Elish.
STREAM CLEARANCE AT CHARTIERS CREEK, PHASE I, CANONSBURG-HOUSTON
1. Name of Bidder: M & M Equipment Sales Co.
Address: Box 428
Burgettstown, Pa. 15021
Total amount of bid: $16, 800.00
NOTE: The above bid did not conform with specifications and did not contain a bid bond in the
amount of 10% of the accompanied bid or a certified check.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Chairman requested that the records indicate the names of the various persons who applied for
specs for said bid. They were as follows:
1. Richard Construction Co., Inc. - McMurray, Pa. 15317
2. Wasler Brothers - Washington, Pa. 15 301
3. Harold E. Johnson - Houston, Pa. 15342
4. Black Top Paving Co. - Washington, Pa. 15301
Solicitor Hormell stated that this bid was pot sent to the Controller, but was sent to Mr. Eugene
Tenaglia - Engineer. Solicitor Hormell further stated that said bid be tabled until research has
been conducted.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Board of
Commissioners table the above mentioned bid received for the Stream Clearance -Chartiers Creek
in order that the County Solicitor may have a chance to peruse said bid until a later date.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes;, Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yee.,
Motion carried unanimously.,
Mr. Hormell left meeting.
Mr. Crouse gave a brief summarization of the 1974 proposed budget outlining the more salient
factors contributing b increases over the 1973 finalized budget.
Discussion was held on the above matter.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn,
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE REAEt AND APPROVED:
December 6, 1973
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CHIEF CLERK
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