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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. 138
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., October 17, 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; Solicitor Bigi; Dave Posner,
Court Administrator; Deputy Controller Daniels; Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter
Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Mr. Merdian of WJPA; Jerry Kelanic of WWVA; Grant Liesch of The
Brownsville Telegraph; and Mrs. Gross 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 corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 13'
each member having received a copy.
read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 137 be approved, as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - ; Mr. Paluso -on Mr. Flynn -
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Chief Clerk stated that Mrs. Julia LQbozzo appeared before the Commissioners on
October 3, 1974, at which time a conference was set up to meet with her on October 15, 1974,
to fully discuss her program and to determine if the Board of County Commissioners could
assist. Mr. Flynn, Mr. Whalen, Mr. Crouse and Mr. Fetcko met with Mrs. Lbbozzo and
compiled all available information and will make inquiries in her behalf to all agencies that
could be involved. Mrs. Lrobozzo will be kept fully informed.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 22,
1974, at 10:15 a. m. in the Public Meeting Room with representatives of the SEIU in regard to
the pay scale for female jail guards.
Chief Clerk then referred to the previous meeting when a question was raised whether
or not the Mon Valley Area Vocational Training School would be included in the Vocational -
Education Program. Chief Clerk read a letter addressed to Mr. Piganell from the MVAVTS
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which stated that they would not be able to offer this program during prime time and suggested
that classes be held at other training institutions.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a meeting of the Bicentennial Commission to be
held in the George Washington Room of The George Washington Hotel on Tuesday, October 22,
1974, at 8:00 p. m. under the direction of Charlotte K. Lane.
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Mr. Flynn read an excerpt from Minute #183, dated September 16, 1971, which stated that Mrs,
Charlotte K. Lane be appointed as liaison agent for Washington County to be responsible for the
Bicentennial planning within the County for the nation's Bicentennial 1976. As a result of her
appointment, Mrs. Lane has been acting as agent. Chairman stated that Washington County has
joined the Southwestern Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commission, which is compiled of ten (10)
counties. Chairman instructed Mrs. Lane to send out registered letters to each of the 66 muni-
cipalities in this County asking them what their intent was as to working in conjunction with the
County to form plans for the Bicentennial celebration. Chairman also stated that at the meeting
officers will be appointed of the groups that indicate that they are interested in participating in
the County affair.
Reports - None
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following ehdcks:
1. Pittsburgh National Bank - Redemption of C. D. #1043 - 1974 Bond Issue Account
Principle $2, 800, 000. 00
Interest $ 28, 000. 00
TOTAL $2, 828, 000. 00
2. Pittsburgh National Bank - securities - weekend investment - General Fund
Principle $400, 000. 00
Interest $ 266.67
TOTAL $400, 266. 67
3. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Partial Billing No. 9 - Chartiers Creek
Local Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach
Amount: $3, 175. 00
4. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Protective Care - Month of July 1974,
Contract #19 76 - Period: 9 / 1 / 73 to 8 / 31 / 74 - Amount: $ 2, 490. 42
5. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Washington -Greene County Community
Action Corporation - Contract #2313 - for months of July (Actual), September
and August (Estimated) - Amount: $28, 903. 49
6. Washington County Project Account - Closeout - Governor's Justice
Commission Account - Amount: $26, 610. 60
(Bills)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be authorized
for payment:
1. Donn Adams - expenses for conference in Harrisburg - RE: Kitchen
in Men's Home - $90. 30
2. Hilton Inn - Planning Conference - $1, 082. 43 (Chief Clerk stated that
the County will be reimbursed by the Department of Community Affairs
for $500.00)
3. Cole - Layer- Trumble Company - balance - Mapping Contract - $24, 450. 00
4. Cole -Layer- Trumble Company - balance - Data Contracts - $25, 262. 26
(Chief Clerk stated that Messrs. Crouse and Fetcko have done an extensive
study and found that our records conform with those of CLT. )
5. Michael Baker Jr. , Inc. - General Inspection - Jefferson Avenue Bridge
Amount: $668.44
6. Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. - Revision - $858. 63
7. GAL Construction - Jefferson Avenue Bridge - $57, 618. 00
8. Cooperative Extension Service - budget request - $6, 294. 00
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_ 9. William C. Porter - for Mary Patterson condemnation property - $135. 00
Mr. Jones asked why the County got so far behind in regard to payments to CLT, and Mr.
Crouse answered by explaining how he and Mr. Fetcko did the research.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jore s - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Dave Baker of The Daily Notes entered the meeting. )
(Transfers)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the following transfers:
1. From Bond Issue Account to Parks & Recreation $10, 000. 00
2. From Parks & Recreation to General Fund $50, 000. 00
3. From Capital Reserve to General Fund $ 3, 500. 00
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following official report, to date, for Voter
Registration in Washington County:
MEN WOMEN TOTAL
Democrats 32,824 34,124 66,944
Republicans 13,891 15,210 29,101 (205 Voting Districts
in the County)
Constitutional 107 116 223
Other 770 756 1.526
TOTALS 47,592 503,202 97,794
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record as certify-
ing the report as submitted by the Bureau of Elections.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that the County has been served with a Notice of a
charge of unfair labor practices filed against them by the Pennsylvania Social Service Union
SEIU, Local 668, in connection with Child Welfare and MH/MR. The Labor Relations Board
established Monday, November 18, 1974, at 10:00 a. m. in Room 1512, Pittsburgh State Office
Building, as the time and place of the hearing.
Chief Clerk then stated that in recent weeks, the Board of Commissioners have met
with the Suburban Bus Lines who has a problem which involves the Port Authority Transit
System. In agreement with Suburban Bus Lines officials, the Board of Commissioners are
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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trying to arrange a joint meeting with the Allegheny County Commissioners, Washington County
Commissioners and Suburban Bus Lines and have made a formal request to Mr. Carpenter,
Chief Clerk of Allegheny County, to arrange a meeting as soon as possible.
Chief Clerk read a letter from the League of Women Voters requesting that the Com-
missioners declare the week of October 20, 1974, as "League of Women Voters' Week" in
Washington County. Chief Clerk stated that during this week, the League will publicize some
of the special non -partisan services that they provide and take this opportunity to seek com-
munity support.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the week of October 20, 1974, be
declared "League of Women Voters' Week" in Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Co.
#2, Muse, Pa., for an increase in polling place fee for the 7th precinct of Cecil Township
from $20. 00 to $35. 00.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the request of Cecil Township
Volunteer Fire Company #2 be approved as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board that a letter has been sent to Superior Valve in
connection with the sewage problem in the Arden area asking them if they wish to send any
form of counterproposal for the study of the Pump Houses at the Washington County Homes.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 7, 1974, from Metro Petrosky, Jr., Director
of Adult Welfare Services, requesting that he and Mrs. Patricia Cook be permitted to attend a
conference on Thursday, October 31, 1974, at the Dauphin County Home and Hospital in Harris-
burg. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the aspects that directly effect the foster
home program and review and comment upon the proposed regulations that the Department of
Public Welfare has developed to regulate the Foster Home Program. Mr. Petrosky stated that
there are sufficient funds in both the Protective Service Account as well as his own to cover
these expenses.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Metro Petrosky, Jr., and Mrs.
Patricia Cook be -permitted to attend the conference at the Dauphin County Home and Hospital
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk next read a letter dated October 2, 1974, from President Judge John V.
Diggins of Delaware County stating that arguments on post trial motions in the case of the Com-
monwealth v. W.A. "Tony" Boyle are scheduled to begin on December 19, 1974, and hopefully
will not exceed two to three days. Letter also stated that they will take precautions for securi
and proper safekeeping of the defendant while in Delaware County; and as previously arranged
with Washington County, the costs involved will be carefully documented and billed to Washing-
ton Co unty.
Chief Clerk then read another letter dated September 30, 1974, from the League of
Women Voters in regards to the League participating as field registrars. Said letter stated
that the authority for these appointments is contined in P. L. 487, No. 115, Section 5 and John-
son Election Code, Section 3005, which states "The Commission shall have the power to appoint
such assistants and employees as from time to time it may deem necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act... "
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Mr. Flynn stated that he did not understand the letter and has never spoken about field regis-
trars to any member of the League. Mr. Jones stated that this was discussed when Mr. Flynn
was on vacation. (More discussion followed. )
Chief Clerk stated that the County of Washington has been notified by the Department of
Public Welfare that our application for funding under The Old Americans Act in the amount of
$11, 851. 26 has been approved and will be forwarded within the next two or three weeks.
Chief Clerk read letter dated Cctober 15, 1974, from William P. Sember, Executive
Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, regarding the Catsburg Project.
Said letter stated that DER. will begin design of the mine drainage facility as soon as they receb
word that the necessary land is in public ownership.
Remarks:
Mr. Paluso asked who is going to draw the contract with Mr. Fritch to buy the property and
stated that he thought this could be done now. He also asked who is going to own the land.
Mr. Flynn answered that it will be a joint effort, but the City of Monongahela will hold the title.
Mr. Paluso stated that since Washington County's money is involved the most, we should draw
up the contract; and stated that Mr. Sember was under the impression that the County Solicitor
would draw up the contract. Mr. Paluso thought that the Planning Commission would. Chair-
man stated that this would be resolved and then instructed Mr. Bigi to take care of this matter.
Chief Clerk then stated that on October 8, 1974, a conference was held with the W
ton County Commissioners and the Greene County Commissioners regarding the Hawkins Bridge
#5; and the result was a consensus of opinion that the two Boards should adopt a joint resolution
abandoning the Hawkins Bridge #5 as it relates to Washington County and Bridge #88 as it re-
lates to Greene County. Chairman stated that Washington County and Greene County each were
to instruct their Solicitors to get together and draw up the necessary resolution to present to
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the Court for approval for the abandonment of the Bridge. Chairman also stated that there are
other bridges that can be used.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record authoriz
the Solicitor, in conjunction with the Greene County Solicitor, to draw up the necessary resolu-
tion abandoning Hawkins Bridge #5 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a memorandum dated October 1 1, 1974, from William Sember,
Executive Director of the Planning Commission, regarding Community Development Legislation
Mr. Sember stated that he would like to arrange a meeting with the Board of Commissioners as
soon as possible to discuss the alternatives and strategies available to the County under the
Community Development Act. He also stated that he would like to obtain the Board's feelings
and opinions on what, if any, action the County should take relative to applying for discretion-
ary funds under this program. Chairman stated that this meeting should be set up as soon as
possible. Chief Clerk stated that he would arrange the meeting for October 18, 1974, at 10 a.
Chief Clerk read a letter dated October 3, 1974, from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc.,
which stated that they are including a copy of the letter of final approval received from the
State Art Commission for the Washington County Extended Care Facility.
Chief Clerk read a second letter from Wallover & Mitchell, Inc., dated October 11,
1974, regarding the Extended Care Facility Site Preparation. Said letter included an Invitation
to Bid for Contract SP-1, "Site Preparation Work. " Letter also recommended that Washington
County authorize the advertising for Construction Bids for this contract.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Washington County Commis-
sioners be authorized to advertise for bids for Contract No. SP-1 - "Site Preparation Work" on
the site for the future construction of a new Extended Care Facility for the County of Washington;
said bids to be received in the office of the County Controller until 11:00 a. m. , Local Time,
November 14, 1974, and immediately thereafter will be publicly opened and read aloud in a
meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Washington County. Motion also included the appro-
val of the tentative schedule.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, Chief Clerk informed the Board of
a scheduled meeting between the Borough of Canonsburg, Borough of Houston, Canon -McMillan
School District and Washington County, which is to be held on October 23, 1974, at 8:00 p. m. i
the Public Meeting Room.
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Chief Clerk stated that in compliance with the Election Code, Washington County Com-
missioners have published a notice of General Election for November 5, 1974, including the
polling places and the instructions to the various Election Boards.
Chief Clerk then stated that the Commissioners have released to all departments the
1975 budget forms and the schedule of budget hearings and that conferences have been establish(
Chief Clerk also stated that Mr. Crouse and Mr. Fetcko have been working on this project and
have a completed schedule available. Mr. Crouse stated that the return date on the forms is
October 25, 1974.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a communication from the Greater Washington Area
Chamber of Commerce inviting the Commissioners to their annual banquet on Wednesday,
October 23, 1974, to be held at the Hilton Inn. Chairman stated that this would be hard to fit
into their schedule because of other meetings; however, he recommended that the Commission-
ers purchase a table for $100. 00 since they cannot attend. No action was taken, and Chairman
instructed the Chief Clerk to inform the Chamber of Commerce that no action was taken on this
matter.
New Business:
Chairman elaborated on the Supreme Court's Order reversing the decision of the Com-
monwealth Court and stated that an, appeal has been taken. The hearing is scheduled in Harris-
burg for October 23, 1974, with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. The State Associatio
of County Commissioners has filed a Petition to the Supreme Court under Rule 58. Mr. Flynn
also discussed the Commissioners' obligations with regard to the SEIU contract.
(Malcolm L. Morgan entered the meeting. )
Chairman then commented on House Bill #2161 which states that the County Commis-
sioners of the 67 counties must pay the expenses of the Justices of the Peace in going to m
of their associations, which would include hotel bills, mileage, etc. , expenses, not to exceed
$35. 00 per day. Chairman stated that he opposed this because the Justices of the Peace are
under the same category as the Judges, under the judicial system, and are employees of the
state.
Chairman also commented on House Bill #1779 which would make it mandatory for W
ington County to pay $250. 00 per year to put into funds to provide for the State Association of
District Attorney's Headquarters. Chairman stated -that he thought this was going to extremes
because they ask the County to pick up a tab that won't even benefit our County.
(Controller Mascara entered the)meeting. )
Chairman then stated that on October 16, 1974, there was ,a meeting in Courtroom #1
with the Judges of Election of the 205 election districts in the County of which 119 were present.
Chairman stated that at the meeting, the Commissioners explained in detail how they intended t
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
the Judges of Election according to Act #122. Chairman stated that on September 19, 1974,
Commissioners adopted a resolution putting into effect the provisions of Act #122. Mr.
ised that communications have been received from the State Association and the Justice De-
artment regarding the constitutional legality of whether the Judges of Election, Majority and
.nority Inspectors are constitutional offices and -th at,, they cannot receive any increases or
during their current terms
creases or any other emoluments that go with the officg(. Mr. Flynn also stated that the Boa
rescinded that action of that date and adopted a formula'under present statutes. Mr. Flynn
rred to a letter dated October 11, 1974, from Melvin Shuster, Deputy Attorney General,
of Justice, which stated that no public officer shall increase or diminish his salary
r his election or appointment. Mr. Flynn then read part of Mr. Shuster's letter to Mr. Bigi
stated that it should also be made clear that this memorandum is advisory only and should/be
ddered an official opinion of the Department of Justice. The County Commissioners should
eek the advice of their County Solicitors for further guidance in this matter. Mr. Flynn further
tated that the Board has adopted the provision whereby the minimal amount of money would be
21. 00 and the maximum amount would be $39. 00 under existing statutes.
itor:
Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board for their approval a Group Home Contract for
mmunity Living Arrangements for the Mentally Retarded�Persons between Washington County
the United Cerebral Palsy of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc., as provider. Mr. Bigi sta
t this is the same type of contract that has been executed in the past.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Group Home Contract
r Community Living Arrangements for the Mentally Retarded Persons as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board for their consideration a Resolution to Amend
clarationsof Taking which wire previously executed and which should include the following as
equired by law:
"Such property should be acquired with Grant -In -Aid assistance provided by
Pennsylvania's Land and Water Conservation Reclamation Fund Act No. 443
of 1967 for recreation, conservation and historical purposes. "
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Amendments to the
clarations of Taking as per above; said action based on the recommendation of Solicitor Bigi.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor presented to the Board for their consideration an Agreement between Columb
Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., and the County of Washington for the relocation facilities in connec-
tion with Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project, Canonsburg -Houston Reach, Unit 2A.
Solicitor Bigi stated that Columbia Gas wants the County to pay for 10016 of the relocation costs,
Discussion was held, and Chairman• recommended that Clay Graham be consulted.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement between Col
Bia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., and the County of Washington subject to any exceptions and cost
estimates by Clay Graham.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Tax Refunds)
Solicitor Bigi presented the following four (4) tax refunds to the Board for their consider
ation,and approval.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be
authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of
real estate or personal property taxes:
I. Dorothy Corgnati 1974 County Tax
R.. D. #3, Knox Plan
Avella, PA 15312
District: Cross Creek ---Deed Book Reference: None
District Number: 21 --- Section Number: 11--- Parcel Number: 3-1
Amount: $1.45
2. Edgar R. & Ethel M. Miller 1974 County Tax
R. D. #2
Claysville, PA 15 323
District: Independence ---Deed Book Reference: 0724-0549
District Number: 370---Section Number: 24---Parcel Number: 2
Amount: $3.25
3. Stanley H. Brady Personal Property Tax
645 North Wade Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Amount: $65.72
4. James N. Hamil Personal Property Tax
245 Allison Avenue (Check to be mailed to Mellon Bank, N.A. ,
Washington, PA 15301 Guardian of Est. of James N. Hamil, South
Amount: $80. 00 Main St. & Cherry Ave., Wash. Pa. 15301)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bigi presented to the Board a Proclamation making October 20 - 26, 1974,
National Drug Abuse Prevention Week in Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the above Proclamation as
recommended by Solicitor Bigi.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bigi then stated that he has been in contact with the Solicitor, of Fayette
County, and they have agreed to form a joint authority in regard to the Ferry Commission.
Mr. Bigi stated that .he is in the process of preparing a joint resolution to form the authority
which must be signed by both Boards of Commissioners. Then they must draw up articles of
incorporation for the authority, name the board, terms of office and get a certificate of incor-
poration by the State which they are presently working on. (Discussion followed. )
More Discussion was held on the unfair labor practices filed againstthe Commissioner�,and
the decision handed down by the Supreme Court.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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October 17 1974
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