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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 101 - 1-3-1974 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 213 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. #101 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., January 3, 1974 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Assistant Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Crouse; )County Solicitor Gilmore; Mrs. June Lilley of The Daily Notes; Mr. Bob Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Mr. Earl Bugaile - WKEG; Mr. John Merdian - WJPA;/and Ms. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters. Meeting called to order by Chamrman and roll call taken: Mr. Jones- Pne t*fv Mr%.,Peso =1 eseat; Mr- Flyn.#Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. # 100, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. # 100 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports - None orresponaen ce: Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following checks from the Commonwealth of I Pennsylvania: 1. Commonwealth of Pa. - Washington -Greene Community Action Corp. - Month of October 1973 Contract #1740 Amount: $3, 548.08 2. Commonwealth of Pa. - State Council of Civil Defense - Federal Disaster Relies Assistance Amount: $49,189. 67 Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be authorize( for payment: 1. Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program - $1, 554. 00 - interim care for month of November. 2. Southwestern Regional Planning Commission - $8, 392.00 - Budget item. Chief Clerk informed the Board that he will make application today for fuel oil for the Washington County Courthouse Complex. As of said date we have 12, 000 gallons of fuel oil on hand. Chief Clerk read a proposal under date of November 9, 1973. Said proposal was concerning corrections at the Washington County Home for Aged Men.. This proposal is in reply to the Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry's cited deficiencies for the horn Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that said proposal be approved as presented. 214 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 a copy of correspondence from National Association of Counties, under date of December 27, 1973. Said letter was in regards to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. Chief Clerk further stated that Mr. Keery McAmbley, Manpower Coordi.tor recommended Mr. John A. Piganell for the position of Manpower Planner for Washington County for 1974. Moved by Mr. Zones, , seoOsded• 4y Mr. Palti.so; that Mr-*, John_ Pvianelblbe ap iuted,tIJ4� the positio�of;Aha bwidii"-Planner for Washington County for 1974. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence from National Association of Counties, under date of December 20, 1973. Said letter was in regards to a HUD contract. Chief Clerk further stated that Mr. William Sember , upon the re commmendat ions of Chairman Flynn, be appoin to be the contact- in Washington who will be responsible for circulating and controlling the s to be conducted by HUD. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Mr. William Sember be appointed to be the contact in Washington who will be responsible for circulating and controlling the s to be conducted by HUD. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence from the Washington County Firemen's Association. Said letter was in regards to the appropriated monies for Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc. for 1974. Chief Clerk read correspondence from Burroughs Corporation under date of December 21, 1973. Said letter was in regards to the conditions of the Burroughs Machine in the Adult Probation Office. Chief Clerk further stated he has talked to Mr. Dave Posner, Court Administrative, about said matter and he feels that the Burroughs machine will have to be replaced. Chief Clerk stated that the net cost is $12, 143. 29. As per recommendation of Mr. Paluso the Board decided to table the above matter. Chief Clerk read from a purchase order from A - NW Corporation under date of De 5, 1973. Said purchase order stated the the Automatic Voting Machine has been returned to the AVM Corporation plate. < T 5 Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence from William C.. Schied, Community MINUTE BOOK 215 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C I anner to Doctor John W. Khouri, Superindentent of Washington County School District Board. id letter was in regards to the proposed school site. Chief Clerk read correspondence from Mr. Walter F. Junkins, Director of the Bur4au Standard Weights and Measures. Said letter was in regards to a seminar to be held on sday, January 22, 1974, at the Holiday Inn Motel. The meeting will kick, -off promptly at 9:3( m. and run until 3:30 p. m. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso„ that .Mr. George Messerdka4 Chief ealer be authorized to attend the seminar of the local sealers. Roll.call vote taken: _Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 20,, 1973, from the Wash- ington County Bar Association. Said letter was in regards to the Tax Assessment Office being d to the Court Square Arcade. . Gilmore was appointed by Chairman Flynn to make arrangements with the Bar Association dicusssed the use of the remaining space to be used Por allaw library, public meeting room nference rooms. Mr. Herman Bigi entered meeting). Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 20, 1973 from the United ates Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Said letter stated the the Penn's orner Resource Conservation and Development Project has been approved for planning by the ecretary of Agriculture. Chief Clerk read a memorandum from Mr. Crouse in regards to the United Fund rive that was held at the Courthouse. Mr. Crouse reported that the total contributions nted to $1, 955.32. Chief Clerk read copy of correspondence from Richard E. Horman Ph.D., ExecutiN Director of Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse to John R. Fantz, MH/MR Administr. tor. aid letter was in regards to a check received from the Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol buse for the first two quarters of the fiscal year 1973-74. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 27, 1973 from Mr. John Saweikis, Director of Program Planning. Said letter was in regards to the appointments of Liss Pamela Siegel and Mr. Al Jarek to the Planning Council. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 10,, 1973 from D. Keith felenyzer. Said letter notified th.e! Board, that effective December 31s 1973, he will be termina ing is duties as a member of the Tax Appeal Board of Washington County. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 28, 1973 from Mr. Peter dish directed to the Honorable Milton J. Shapp. Said letter stated that Mr. Elish has turned MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS in his resignation as Controller of Washington County, effective as of December 31, 1973 at 4:00 p.m. New Business: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, iappointing Mr. Herman J. Bigi, Esq. to be County Solicitor of the County of Washington effective as of January 1, 1974. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Herman Bigi. In conjunction with the above, Mr-. Whalen read the following Agreement signed by Herman J. Bigi: "I hereby stipulate and agree, in accordance with the provisions of the County Code, Sec. 901, to pay all fees, attorneys fees, and commissions received by me from every source, as County Solicitor, into the County Treasury." Moved by Mr. .PalusQ,seconded by Mr. Jades;) that Mister. - James G. Sutherland be appointed to fill the position of being a member of the Tax Assessment and Appeal Board effective January 1, 1974. serving as the Minority member. Mr. Flynn recommended that Mr. Sutherland come in to take the Grath of Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluse- Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flynn so informed the Board that the Tax Notices are ready and will be mailed out after the first of the week. Mr. Flynn further stated that if the taxes are paid by an the first of individual by the 30th of June there will be a discount and if they are paid after/September they will be a penalty. Mr. Flynn informed the Board that the annual re -organization of the Salary Board per Statute will be held on Monday, January 7, 1974 immediately after the Oath of Offices are given to the newly elected officials. Mr. Flynn further stated that all elected officials have been notified of said meeting. Solicitor: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board allocated the amount of $300. 00 for burial of an indigent person who expired at the County Home for Aged Women. 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 meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. MINUTE BOOK 217 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS HE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: TTEST : 1 L 3, in ; � ,, , , j , 1974 CHIEF CLERK