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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. #107
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., February 21, 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 Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistant Crouse; County
Solicitor Bigi; Controller Mascara; Deputy Controller Daniels; Mrs. June Lilley of the
Daily Notes; Mr. Bob Robertson of the Observer Reporter; Mr. Jack Meridan - WJPA:
Mr. Earl Bugaile - WKEG; Mr. Eric Bugaile - WESA; and Mrs. Helen Miller of The
League of Women Voters.
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 correction, additions, or omissions to Minute
No. #106, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. #106 be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports - None.
Old Business:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Washington County Board
of Commissioners take immediate action on the purchase of a Burroughs Bookkeeping
Machine, Style No. #4111-209, under the provisions of the County Clerk.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following check from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania:
(Bills)
1. Mingo Creek Park Development - Partial Payment
BOR - #42-00151 Ck #43-386-157
Amount: $156, 965. 00
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be
authorized for payment:
1. G. Herschel Fetherlin - Appraisals - $350. 00
2. Maggi - Construction - Demolition of barn at County Home - $3, 500. 00
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3. Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
First quarterly payment - $21, 925. 00
4. Engelhardt - Power and Associates, Inc. - Field services - $257. 00
5. Zeman and Zeman - Services rendered during 1973 - $10, 014. 26
6. Wallover & Mitchell, Inc. - Services rendered in the preparation
of the Site Evaluation and Report - $ 2 , 45 7. 50
7. Greater Canonsburg Public Library - $500. 00
8. Carl G. Baker and Associates - Engineering services $426. 63
9. Carl G. Baker and Associates - Engineering services - $1, 693. 83
Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chlef Clerk informed the Board of a piece of correspondence from Metro Petrosky,
Director of the Adult Welfare Services. Said letter regarded Foster Home Reimbursement
recommended to the Board for approval.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Board approve, this
Foster Home reimbursement program and that the minimum rate be raised from $143. 00
to $175. 00 per month.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. 'y
Motion carried Unanimously.
Chief Clerk read letter from the Cole -Layer -Trumble Company informing the
Board of the recent termination of Mr. Bruce Spohr as Project Supervisor. and assignment
of Mr. Mike Kelley as his replacement.
Chief Clerk read letter from Carl G. Baker/Architects regarding the Men's and
Women's Homes of Washington Coupty. Letter stated that it is the wish of the Commissioners
to bid construction items for the above referenced projects. If this procedure is used, the
following will be entailed:
a. Additional Drawings and Specifications involving at
least one month to complete.
b. Additional time required for bidding the various items.
c. Increase in price of materials due to delay.
d; Time limit of 120 days from receipt of approval to
completion of work will not be met.
e. Delay in construction constitutes a further hazard to the
patient's welfare.
It was also recommended that the Commissioners reconsider their position, place
this matter on an emergency basis, and proceed in the manner already established.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONIERS
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Chf Clerk stated that an emergency does exist and recommended that these
improvements be approved immediately which includes the following:
(1) Ceiling in the hallways of the Men's Home.
(2) Installation of 55 doors including hardware
and panic equipment.
(3) Fireproofing of boiler room ceilings.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the materials for the above
listed improvements be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read letter from Mr. Hugh Scott, United States Senator concerning
Community Development legislation now undergoing markup in the Senate Banking, Housing
and Urban Affairs Committee. Senator Scott stated he is on record in support of an urban
counties amendment to this legislation.
Chief Clerk read letter from Austin J. Murphy, State Senator advising the Board
that Senate Bill 1332, which transfers maintenance responsibility of a 5.1 mile stretch of
road in Mingo Creek Park and had passed the Senate on February 12, 1974 and now has
been passed to the House of Representatives for their action.
Discussion was held concerning responsibility of maintenance on the road.
Administrative Assistant Charles A. Crouse discussed the subject of
The AG-9 Fiscal Report and letter to Auditor General concerning the proposed work on
the County Homes by the Industrial Appraisal Company. Mr. Crouse stated he had received
a proposal from the Industrial Appraisal Company for the property appraisal on the Men's
Home and Women's Home for a fee of $7, 570. 00. Mr. Crouse requested that the Board
approve this appraisal.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that a certified appraisal report
to be conducted by the Industrial Appraisal Company be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
(Authorization to Advertise)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County
Commissioners be authorized to advertise for bids for (a) the printing and delivering to the
Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary election supplies required
for the conduct of the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 19,74 ;
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
(b) for bids for the delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the
necessary ballots required for the conduct of the General Primary Election to be held on
Tuesday, May 21, 1974; and (c) for bids for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election
supplies to the Judge of Elections for approximately two hundred four precincts required for
the conduct of the General Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 21, 1974. Said bids to
be received at the office of the County Controller of Washington County, Courthouse,
Washington , Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a.m., Prevailing Time, Thursday, March 14, 1974,
and opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the County Commissioners. Said action
being subject to the approval of the County Solicitor.
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 Charles A. Crouse,
Administrative Assistant be appointed Acting Chief Clerk in the absence of Mr. Whalen,
who will be attending the County Commissioners Seminar in Harrisburg next week.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes. Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman introduced Controller Mascara who had previously been authorized to
complete study of Payroll Data Processing and Budget Review. Mr. Mascara made a
presentation of his findings concerning the county payroll and establishing a personnel file.
It was agreed that the County Commissioners approve execution of an agreement in which
Pittsburgh National Bank would assume this responsibility. Controller Mascara also stated
that the cost, (lower of two estimates obtained) would be 28 cents per check, which would
amount to an approximate yearly cost of $4, 480. 00. Creation of the personnel file would be
a one -time expenditure of $408. 00.
Discussion was held on the above matter of Payroll Data Processing.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Washington County
Commissioners approve execution of an agreement in which the Pittsburgh National Bank
assume responsibility for doing the county payroll and establishing a personnel file.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously
Discussion was also held on Budget Review. Controller Mascara provided a
periodic report on the financial state of the county and stated that the county would have a
serious financial problem if the current trend of spending continues. Chairman Flynn
stated that the fiscal picture could change as the year wears on. He also stated that the
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biggest part of the expenditures occur in the first six to nine months of the year.
After further discussion, Controller Mascara recommended a meeting with the
officials or department heads concerned to determine the reasons for the overruns at such
an early date.
11:00 a, m. - Opening of Bids - Flags and Markers for Veterans Graves.
Bids opened and read by Controller Mascara.
1. Name: Collegeville Flag Manufacturing Co.
Address: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Total amount of bid: $2, 530. 00 (Flags only)
Certified check accompanied the bid in the amount of $253. 00
2. Name: Dunns Drygood Store
Address: 148 N. Main
Washington, Pa. 15301
Total amount of ;bid: $4, 736. 80 (Flags only)
Certified check accompanied the bid in the amount of $473. 68
3. Name: F. H. Detweiler & Sons
Address: Kimberton, Pa.
Total amount of bid: $2, 775. 00 (Flags and Markers)
Certified check accompanied the bid in the amount of $277. 50.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that all bids be tabled until such
time that the Legal Department has had time to peruse them to see if they meet with the
specification. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
February 21, 1974
ATTEST:
(Addition)
Chief Clerk read letter from the U. S. Department of Agriculture informing the
Board of the position as Project Coordinator assigned to Mr. Francis R. Licsko, District
Conservationist. Said letter stated that Mr. Licsko will serve in the recently authorized
Penn's Corner Resource Conservation & Development Project. Effective date: February 3, lE
Chief Clerk read memo from Metro Petrosky requesting permission to attend the
Pennsylvania Conference on Aging Convention on April 1 thru April 4, 1974 at the Bellevue
Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that said request be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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