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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON• COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 146
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., December 19, 1974
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following mem-
bers being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Cler
and County Administrator Whalen; Administrative Assistants Crouse and Fetcko; Controller
Mascara; Deputy Controller Daniels; Jay Walker of South Strabane No. 1 Fire Department;
Paul Brookman of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department; Robert Giacometti of the South
Strabane No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department; Michael Altieri of the Chartiers Volunteer Fire De
partment; Joseph Scarci and George Galbraith of the Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department;
Mrs. Helen Miller of The League of Women Voters; Bob Robertson of The Observer -Reporter;
Charles Wilson, photographer from The Observer -Reporter; Lindy Stalder of The Daily Notes;
and Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio.
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.
145, each member having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 145 be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of 'husiness: Presentation of Certificates to Fire Departments
Chairman introduced those firemen present at the meeting and stated that in view of
the fact that these gentlemen and their fire companies and all the other firemen provide a valu-
able service to the County of Washington, the Board is very appreciative of their efforts and
therefore have prepared certificates of appreciation. (Mr. Crouse then presented the certifi-
cates and pictures were taken by photographers of the Daily Notes and Observer -Reporter. )
(Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting. )
Reports: Mr. Jones - RE: Ferry Commission
Chairman noted that as Mr. Jones reported at the last meeting, arrangements were
made with the Fayette County Commissioners, Washington County Commissioners and the Ferx
Commission to have a meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 1974, to discuss the status of the
Commission. Chairman then stated that Mr. Jones was -the only one present representing
Washington County and requested that Mr. Jones give his report on the meeting.
(Bracken Burns entered the meeting. )
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Mr. Jones stated that the purpose of the meeting was to decide whether or not we would be
legally allowed by law to exist as a ferry commission - whether we can expend monies legally
for a commission as such. Mr. Jones stated that Solicitor Bigi and Mr. Cohen, representing
Fayette County, were also present and are going to explore the matter of whether or not we
can legally expend monies on the ferry commission as such. He said that Mr. Bigi will report
further on this since it is a legal matter and that this was held in abeyance until a decision fror
Mr. Bigi and Mr. Cohen is reported.
Mr. Jones then stated that the next matter which was brought up at the meeting was
a few appointments to be made to the Ferry Commission because two members' terms have ex-
pired, and one member has resigned. Mr. Jones stated that he told them that the appointments
will be fulfilled by the same people.
Chairman then read the following for the record from Ordinance No. 73-1 which the
County of Washington signed and enacted on April 12, 1973:
SECTION 2. The commission shall consist of seven (7)
members, and each county shall appoint three (3) members initially
for one (1), two (2), and three (3) year terms respectively. There-
after, all terms shall be for three (3) years. The seventh member
of the commission shall initially be appointed by the Washington County
Board of Commissioners for a one (1) year term; and the Fayette County
Board of Commissioners shall appoint the seventh member for the next
one year term. Thereafter, the Washington and Fayette County Boards
of Commissioners shall alternate the appointment of the seventh member,
in each case for a one (1) year term.
SECTION 3. The following persons are hereby appointed as
Washington County's commission members:
a. Russell Stein, 201 Skyline Drive, California, Pa.,
for an initial term of three (3) years.
b. Robert L. Simpson, 1000 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe,
Pa. , for an initial term of two (2) years.
c. John S. Werlwas, Stroal Acres, Roscoe, Pa., for
an initial term of one (1) year.
d. A. Dewey Pellegrine of Fredericktown, Pa., for an
initial term of one (1) year.
Chairman then stated that Mr. Stein's 3-year term will expire in 1976; Mr. Simpson's 2-year
term will expire in 1975; Mr. Werlwas' one-year term expired as of April 1974 as did Mr.
Pellegrine Is term. Chairman advised that each member of the Board of Commissioners has a
right to make an appointment to the Commission. Mr. Flynn then recommended that Mr. A.
Dewey Pellegrine of Fredericktown, Pa., be appointed for a three-year term, effective as of
April 1974. Mr. Jones recommended that Mr. John S. Werlwas of Stroal Acres, Roscoe, Pa.,
be appointed for a three-year term. Mr. Paluso recommended that Mr. Keith Haney of P. O. B x 132
Charleroi, Pa -be appointed for a three-year term.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, appointing the above recommended
persons to the Ferry Commission.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jones then stated that Mr. Simpson made a report to the Ferry Commission in
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;hat he has been dealing with people in the Fredericktown area on the buying of the property to
the ferry in operation. Mr. Jones stated that the first point brought up was if it was legal to
pend money and put it into the Ferry Commission. Mr. Jones stated that if we cannot purchase
is ferry legally, through the Ferry Commission, that it will be put into the contract with the
eople of Fredericktown. Mr. Jones stated that he instructed Mr. Simpson to hold this in
eyance.
Mr. Jones also stated that he has worked with Bill Sember of the Planning Commis -
ion and that he presented to the Fayette County Commissioners an application for a grant for
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ederal and state government for each county. (Mr. Jones presented the application to Fred
bder, Chairman of the Fayette County Commissioners.) Mr. Jones noted that the Fayette
ounty Commissioners are going to pass it at their meeting. He further stated that he thinks
ch county is going to submit an application for approximately $75, 000.
Chairman then read the following memorandum dated December 16, 1974, directed
o Mr. Flynn from William P. Sember:
SUBJECT: Restoration of Ferry Service - Monongahela River
Enclosed you will find the documentation necessary to submit a joint
grant application on behalf of Washington and Fayette Counties to the
Bureau of Mass Transit Systems, Pennsylvania Department of Trans-
portation, in the amount of $75, 000. 00 for the beginning of restoration
of ferry service across the Monongahela River.
As the application indicates, the approximate capital cost of imple-
menting ferry service at the three locations, Fredericktown-East
Fredericktown, Newell -Coal Center and Allenport-Fayette City is
approximately $300, 000. 00. Total annual operating deficits, once
the complete system is in operation, is expected to be around $58, 000. 00.
Hopefully two-thirds (2/3) of this cost deficit will be subsidized by the
Commonwealth.
Under normal procedures the grant application would be for 50% of
the total capital cost ($150, 000. 00); however, the $75, 000. 00 was
appropriated by the State Legislature in the 1969-1971 Commonwealth
Capital Budget years and should be available in a relatively short
time. An application in the amount of $150, 000. 00 would have to be
placed on another State Capital Budget and over a years time could
easily be lost.
To compensate for this situation, the application to PennDOT states
that the restoration of ferry service will be implemented in stages
with the understanding that Fayette and Washington Counties will
submit either a new or amended application for additional funds.
You are also aware, I'm certain, that State legislation (HB 2557) is
now pending which would allow liquid fuels rebates to be utilized for
the construction, operation and maintenance of ferry boat operations.
This bill, if passed, will of course benefit both Counties in carrying
out this project.
If you need additional information, I will be happy to comply with your
requests.
Enclosures
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chairman then stated that Mr. Jones submitted to Fayette County a duplicate
copy of the grant application for the amount of $75, 000. Chairman stated that Fayette County
has told Mr. Jones that they intend to take action on this at their meeting, and we have
indicated that we would take action at our regular meeting today. Chairman stated that what
this does, in effect, is authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign this supporting application
and adopt the necessary following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A STATE GRANT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE URBAN MASS
TRANSPORATION ASSISTANCE LAW
At a meeting of Washington County Board of Commissioners held on
19th day of Dcember 1974, the following resolution as duly adopted:
"RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Board of Washington County Commissioners,
is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file with the Department of
Transportation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on behalf of this body,
an application, on MT-223-A, Application For An Urban Mass Transporation
A ssi.stance Grant, requesting State assistance in the amount of $75, 000. 00,
for the purpose set forth in the said application. "
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution
adopted at the meeting held on the day and year above indicated.
Is / F. D. Whalen, Chief Clerk
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Chairman be
authorized to sign said application on behalf of Washington County, and to adopt the necessary
resolution as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Chief Clerk then read a letter he directed to Mrs. Julia Lobozzo, dated
December 17, 1974, regarding her endeavors with respect to handicapped persons. Enclosed
with the letter was a letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor &
Industry, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation which fully outlined the County's position and
programs in this field.
Chief Clerk then stated that the Board went on record previously endorsing the
,I position of County Coroner Farrell Jackson with respect to his report on the Western State
School and Hospital. As a result of this action by the Board, Chairman Flynn went on record
with Governor Shapp fully endorsing the position of Coroner Jackson.
Chief Clerk then read the following Court Order regarding Somerset Township
Bridge, to be made part of the record:
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit, this 26th day of November, 1974, the foregoing
petition being presented and considered, on motion of the County Solicitor
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the prayer thereof is granted and the Court approves the abandonment of
No. 22 Covered Bridge in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pa.
Correspondence:
(Bills)
By: / s / Richard DiSalle
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Commonwealth of Pa. - Personnel & Administrative Reimbursement
State Council of Civil Defense - cks. #77-405672 and #77-405673
$689.49
2. Treasurer of the U.S. - Grant No. 43-3-12M - Manpower Acct.
ck. #77,418, 679 - $12, 942, 62
3. Commonwealth of Pa. - Protective Care - Contract #2377 - for
month of October 1974 - ck. #44-748624 - $3, 597.40
4. Commonwealth of Pa. - WIN Program Participation
ck. #32-735582 - $533.00
5. Commonwealth of Pa. - Foster Home and Institutional Care
Payment - for the month of September 1974 - ck. #21-413205
$ 3, 045. 85
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of
the following bills:
1. Hugo's Restaurant - Luncheon for Ferry Commission - $67. 96
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter from the U. S. Secretary of
Transportation addressed to Mr. Flynn regarding their national carpooling campaign. The
campaign was designed to encourage individuals, communities and private employers to
initiate or substantially expand carpool programs at the local and regional level.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a report from the U. S. Department
of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. This report is a result
of the December 1st snow storm and is necessary for application for any assistance. Chief
Clerk stated the estimated cost damage listed is Poultry - 1200 known lost, at an estirrrated
cost of $10, 000. Chief Clerk stated that Mr. Jones had additonal information in regard to this
report.
Mr. Jones stated that they- called him from the Department of Agriculture and
asked him to make a preliminary survey of the estimated damages as far as the farmers were
concerned. Mr. Jones then read a letter dated December 17, 1974 directed to Mr. Bohner of
the Civil Defense office, from the Cooperative Extension Service, which listed the loss that
could be determined. Mr. Jones stated that he requested this survey during the crisis that
we had. Mr. Jones then stated that he had just talked to Mrs. Draper from the Civil Defense
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office and she is sending the estimates in along with a cover letter to the Department of
Agriculture. Mr. Jones stated that he has requested a team from the Department of
Agriculture be sent in to determine an estimate of damages. Mr. Jones also stated that
because of lack of generators, pumps, etc. , he talked with Congressman Morgan about the
limited funds. Mr. Jones stated that Mr. Morgan assured him that these generators and pump
will be available.
Chief Clerk then read the following copy of a letter dated December 11, 1974,
from William Sember directed to Dr. Larsen, Chairman of the PennDot Transporation
Advisory Committee:
Dear Dr. Larsen:
It is my understanding that testimony was presented at your committee
meeting on December 5, 1974 by certain individuals, requesting that highway
allocation funds be distributed to regional planning agencies, where they exist,
instead of individual county allocations. If this assumption is correct, I believe
it to be very poor protocol to have your committee make any recommendation
concerning how highway allocation funds would be distributed bef ore you learn
the opinions of the affected counties.
Quite frankly, I can see little support for distributing highway funds
at a regional level in this area, from the individual counties that comprise the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. The Program
Management Committee to SPRPC, which is comprised of the Planning Directors
of the six (6) counties, has shown its ability during the previous year to work in
relative harmony in formulating a Transportation Plan for this region.
There has been a great deal of cooperation between the counties using
the present system, and I would anticipate utter chaos if a lump sum was ear-
marked for the region instead of individual county allocation. I do not believe
a regional allocation would add any more flexibility to highway planning and
programming than now exists. On the contrary, I can envision six (6) individual
units of government vying for a lump sum of construction dollars. The current
system of county allocations provides a good basis and framework on which to
cooperate -at the regional level; not only in highways, but in other areas as well.
If I am correct in the assumption that your committee is considering
any recommendation of this type, I would strongly urge you to recommend that
the highway allocations to individual counties remain unchanged. At the very
least, I would recommend that you obtain the comments of all counties that are
located in, and are a part of, regional planning agencies.
I would appreciate your distributing copies of this correspondence to
other members of -your committee. Your cooperation is appreciated.
/ s / William P. Sember, Executive Director
Mr. Jones then gave a list of the priorities for the federal highway budget.
Chairman recommended that the Board go on record supporting Mr. Sember's position and
instructed the Chief Clerk to notify Mr. Sember that the Board substantiates his position and
are certainly in accord.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the News Election Service in
New York, which included a check for the amount of $237. 50 payable to the Washington County
Home for Aged Women, for election reports. Chief Clerk stated that it was agreed that this
money will be put into the patients welfare account at the Women's Home.
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Chief Clerk then read a letter dated December 12, 1974, from Mayor Wilson
of the City of Monongahela regarding Washington County Community Development Funding.
Said letter enclosed an executed copy of Resolution 19 of 1974, which was unanimously passed
at their regular meeting on December 11, 1974. Letter also stated that the City is pleased with
the Washington County Commissioners's distribution formula on population, assuring the City
of Monongahela of additional Community Development Funds of $140, 454. 00 over the next
three (3) years.
Chief Clerk then read a letter from the Washington County Volunteers In
Probation, Inc. , which stated that they are pleased that the Commissioners responded
positively to their 1974 budget request.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated December 16, 1974, addressed to
Area School District, Chief Assessor Richard
Mr. Flynn from the Trinity commending
Gubanish. Said letter stated that property which should have been on the books years ago has
now been entered on the tax books and the appropriate taxes have been levied. The letter also
stated that this amounts to nearly one million dollars in assessed value in the Trinity Area
School District alone. Chairman suggested that a copy of this letter be sent to Mr. Gubanish.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated December 13, 1974, from the Monessen
Public Library requesting a $1, 000 allocation to their library. Chairman stated that he had
consulted Mr. Crouse regarding this library, which is classified under the State Library Code
as a regional library.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request for
$1, 000 be approved for the Monessen Public Library.
Remarks:
Mr. Jones stated that he objected last year because it is classified as a regional library and
not a county library, and is objecting this year for the same reason.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - No ; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried,""' -
Opening of Bids - 11:00 a. m. - FACILITY - COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
(Solicitor Bigi entered the meeting along with the various bidders. )
The following bids were opened and read, by Controller Mascara:
CONTRACT NO. 1 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:
1. Name of Bidder: Rea Construction Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 996, 500. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
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2. Name of Bidder: Pavarnik Brothers, Inc.
Address: Latrobe, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 937, 900. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Transamerica Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
3. Name of Bidder: Massaro Corporation
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 041, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
4. Name of Bidder: Campbell -Ellsworth, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 923, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Insurance of North America accom-
panied the bid.
5. Name of Bidder: F. J. Busse Co., Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 973, 700. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland accompanied the bid.
6. Name of Bidder: John F. Casey Bldg. & Development Corp.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 130, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10016 with the Traveler's Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
7. Name of Bidder: Coco Brothers, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 912, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty & Surety Company
accompanied the bid.
8. Name of Bidder: Crump Incorporated
Address: Monroeville, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 919, 490. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Federal Insurance Company of New
Jersey accompanied the bid.
9. Name of Bidder: Donora Construction Company
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 059, 000. 00
Bid bond in excess of 10% with the Ceborg Surety Company of New York
accompanied the bid.
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10. Name of Bidder: Wm Garlick & Sons, Inc.
Address: Connellsville, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 905, 000. 00
Bid bond in excess of 10% with the Etna Casualty & Surety Company
accompanried the bid.
11. Name of Bidder: Graziano Const, Co. Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 962, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty & Surety Company
accompanied the bid.
12. Name of Bidder: Jendoco Const. Corp.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 134, 000. 00
Bid bond in excess of 101/6 with the U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company
accompanied the bid.
13. Name of Bidder: McAnallen Brothers, Inc.
Address: Washington, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 677, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty & Surety Company
accompanied the bid.
14. Name of Bidder: Navarro Corporation
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $2, 829, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
15. Name of Bidder: Westmoreland Const. Co.
Address: Greensburg, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $3, 205, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 101/o with the U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company
accompanied the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 2 - HVAC CONSTRUCTION:
1. Name of Bidder: Chapman Plumbing & Heating
Address: Washington, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $845, 425. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty & Surety Company
accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: Dougherty & Mitchell, Inc.
Address: Youngstown, Ohio
Total Amount of Bid: $999, 900. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
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3. Name of Bidder: Limbach Company
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $777, 600. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Insurance Company of North America,_
accompanied the bid.
4. Name of Bidder: McCarls Plumbing & Heating Co.
Address: Sharpsburg, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $846, 800. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Insurance Company of North America
accompanied the bid.
5. Name of Bidder: Pittsburgh Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $866, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10016 with the Etna Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
6. Name of Bidder: Steel City Piping Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $922, 800. 00
Bid bond in excess of 10% with the Maryland Casualty Company accompanied
the bid.
7. Name of Bidder: Wayne Crouse, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $823, 000. 00
Bid bond in the amount of 10% with the Seaboard Surety Company of New York
accompanied the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 3 - PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION:
1. Name of Bidder: Chapman Plumbing & Heating Co.
Address: Washington, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $534, 997. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: Wayne Crouse, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $575, 000. 00
Bird Bond in the amount of 10% with the Ceborg Surety Company accompanied
the bid.
3. Name of Bidder: Dougherty & Mitchell Co.
Address: Youngstown, Ohio
Total Amount of Bid: $660, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
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4. Name of Bidder: Limbach Company
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $537, 300. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Insurance Company of North
America accompanied the bid.
5. Name of Bidder: Pittsburgh Mechanical Systems, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $563, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
6. Name of Bidder: Sherry & O'Leary, Inc.
Address: Monroeville, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $497, 400.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Continental Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
7. Name of Bidder: Steel City Piping Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $608, 000. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Maryland Casualty Company accompanied
the bid.
8. Name of Bidder: W. G. Tomko
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $535, 000. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the TransAmerican Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 4 - ELECTRICAL CONTRUCTION
1. Name of Bidder: Baldwin Electric Company
Address: Washington, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $749, 500. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Etna Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: Broadway Maintenance
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $999, 750.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the TransAmerican Insurance Company _
acooxnpraniecl the bid.
3. Name of Bidder: Demon Electric Co.
Address: Bethel Park, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $827, 572.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the American Casualty of Reading accompanied
the bid.
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4. Name of Bidder: Electrical Contractors
Address: Altoona, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $796, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of ,j,41°Tq„with the TransAmerican Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
5. Name of Bidder: Howard P. Foley Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $876, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the American Casualty Company of Reading
accompanied the bid.
6. Name of Bidder: Milan's Electric Co.
Address: Clairton, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $810, 000.00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty.. Company
accompanied the; bid.
CONTRACT NO. 5 - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
1. Name of Bidder: Commercial Appliance
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Address: Greensburg, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $269, 895. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Travelers Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
Name of Bidder: Curran -Taylor, Inc.
Address: McMurray, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $274, 500. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
accompanied the bid.
Name of Bidder: Electric Kitchens, Inc.
Address: Murrysville, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $283, 900. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Travelers Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
Name of Bidder: Gateway Kitchens
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $269, 000. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
accompanied the bid.
ACT NO. 6 - LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
1. Name of Bidder: Benson Equipment
Address: McMurray, PA
(A bid was received from the Amerillan
Laundry Co. - contrary to the invita ion
to bid - was received at 11:30 at
Commissioners' Office.)
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Total Amount of Bid: $24, 495. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Co. of America
accompanied the bid.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT NO. 7 - HOSPITAL CASEWORK
1. Name of Bidder: T. E. Nichols Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $151, 331.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company
accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: C. M. Eichenlaub
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $169, 000.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
accompanied the bid.
3. Name of Bidder: Garrett -Buchanan Co.
Address: Philadelphia, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $146, 330. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the American Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
4. Name of Bidder: Hughes -Ogilvie Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $199, 215. 00
U.S.
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the/Fidelity and Guaranty- Company
accompanied the bid.
5. Name of Bidder: Richard A. Kehew Co.
Address: Warrendale, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $209, 250. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Ceborg Surety Company accompanied
the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 8 - WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT
1. Name of Bidder: Tranter Manufacturing Company
Address: Pittsburgh, PA.
Total Amount of Bid: $7, 682. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty- Company
accompanied the bid.
2. -Name of Bidder: Brodhead -Garrett, Inc.
Address: Cleveland, Ohio
Total Amount of Bid: $9, 535. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty _ Company
accompanied the bid.
3. Name of Bidder: Burrell Industrial Supply Co.
Address: New Kensipgton, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $11, 550. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the American Casualty Company of Reading
accompanied the bid.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
4. Name of Bidder: Eckdahl Tool & Supply Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $6, 535.00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 9 - PHARMACY EQUIPMENT
1. Name of Bidder: McKesson & Robbins
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $11, 826. 54
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Federal Insurance Company
accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: St. Charles Kitchens
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $10, 620. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity
Company accompanied the bid.
CONTRACT NO. 10 - DENTAL EQUIPMENT
No bids received.
CONTRACT NO. 11 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS
1. Name of Bidder: Otis Elevator Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $120, 728. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Fireman's Insurance Company of
Newark, New Jersey accompanied the bid.
2. Name of Bidder: General Elevator Co.
Address: Baltimore, Maryland
Total Amount of Bid: $133, 255. 00
Bid Bond in -exces-s of 10% with the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
accompanied the bid.
Name of Bidder: Marshall Elevator Co.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $145, 400. 00
Bid Bond in excess of 10% with the Continental Insurance Company accompanied
the bid.
Name of Bidder: Pittsburgh Elevator Co., Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $142, 367. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Traveler's Indemnity Company
accompanied the bid.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
5. Name of Bidder: Westinghouse Elevator
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Total Amount of Bid: $127, 890. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% with the Federal Insurance Company accompanied
the bid.
For the record, Chairman then thanked all who participated in the bids for
the Extended Care Facility and recommended that the bids be tabled for the time being
in order to give the architects, engineers and our legal department a chance to peruse
them and make recommendations.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the bids for the Extended
Care Facility be tabled for perusal by the architects, engineers and the legal department.
Roll Call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Mr. Bontempo, Mr. Mitchell and staff, and the various bidders left the meeting.)
(Ten minute 'recess)
Chief Clerk read a letter from the Washington County Bar Association dated
December 16, 1974, addressed to Mr. Flynn, which requested a supplemental appropriation
for 1974 to pay the existing bills incurred for the use of the Law Library.
(Remarks;)
Chairman suggested that this request be tabled and further recommended that arrangements
be made with the representatives of the Law Library Committee to discuss this matter.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a memorandum relative to the above
letter from the Law Library Committee. Chief Clerk read the memo from President
Judge Charles Sweet which was in reply to an enclosed letter from Robert Beck, Chairman
of the Law Library Committee. Chief Clerk then read the letter from Mr. Beck addressee
Judge Sweet.
Remarks:)
hairman suggested that this matter be combined with", --the above request of the Washington
ounty Bar Association and that it be tabled.
Chief Clerk read the first of four (4) telegrams from Congressman Thomas E.
organ which stated that the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration has desig-
ted Peters Township in Washington County as a Bicentennial community.
Chief Clerk read the second telegram from Congressman Morgan which stated
Hill's Tavern (Century Inn) has been entered in the "National Register of Historic
laces." The National Register is the Official Schedule of the Nation's Cultural Property.
Chief Clerk read the third telegram from Congressman Morgan which
nnounced that the Joseph Dorsey House in West Brownsville has been entered in the
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
National Register of Historic Places.
Chief Clerk read the last telegram from Congressman Morgan which announced
that the Boroughs of North Strabane, North Charleroi and Canonsburg have qualified for
enrollment in the Department of HUD's National Flood Insurance Program.
Chief Clerk then read a letter dated December 5, 1974, from George Coleman,
O.E.D. P. Director, which stated that his office is prepared to work administratively
the allowed budget of $18, 950. 00.
Chief Clerk read a memorandum dated December 13, 1974, from William P. Sember,
Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission which stated that the
terms of Planning Commission members Dr. George Roadman and Mr. W. Ernest Watson
will expire on January 1, 1975. Mr. Sember stated that at a recent meeting of the Plannin
Commission, these two members were unanimously recommended to be re -appointed to the
Planning Commission for an additional four (4) years. Mr. Sember also stated that
r. Merdian has been elected as Chairman for another year and Mr. Engelhardt has been
elected as Vice -Chairman.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by
Mr.
Paluso,
that Dr. George
Roadman and
r. W. Ernest Watson be re=appointed to
the
Planning
Commission for
a term of four (4)
ars effective January 1, 1975.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of a letter from the U. S. Department of
'ommerce, Census Division, which stated that the fee for service will be increased to
7.50, due to an increase in operating costs. Chief Clerk stated that the Department
nclosed application forms, and they will be available at the information desk of the
commissioners' Office.
Chief Clerk then read a request from the Comprehensive Health Planning Associatio
ted November 5, 1974, that the County Commissioners appoint a representative to the
mergency Medical Services Institute.
emarks : )
'hairman suggested that this be held in abeyance in order to find an agreeable person to
erve as a representative.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a letter from the Child Welfare Services inf
Board of an increase in the annual salary of Louise Abel, from $14, 657. 00 to $16, 020. 00.
hief Clerk also informed the Board that the annual salary of Mildred Spalla will be
icreased from $10, 954. 00 to $12, 108. 00; and that the salary of Mary M. Merritt wil be
icreased from $5, 803. 00 to $6, 650. 00. These increments are based on their Performance
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Evaluation Report signed by the County Commissioners, and they have been incorporated
into the 1975 budget.
Chief Clerk then informed the Board of : notification from the Observer -
Reporter that their Annual Report on Southwestern Pennsylvania is up -coming and that the
publication date is February 1, 1975; the copy deadline is January 17, 1975.
(Remarks;:)
Chief Clerk stated thatthe County has participated in the report in previous years, and
the Chairman recommended that the Board go on record authorizing Mr. William Sember,
Director of the Planning Commission, to follow through and take part in the Annual Report
as in the past.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board go on record
authorizing Mr. William Sember to take part in the Annual Report as in the past.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read a memorandum from him regarding the vault in the Public
Meeting Room. The memorandum stated that the vault has been assigned to the Treasurer
Controller, and the Tax Assessment Office for the orderly storing and safekeeping of
records. Chief Clerk stated that the vault is locked and a key has been assigned to the
Treasurer, Controller and the Assistant Chief Assessor. The memorandum also stated
that the shelving, when required, will be provided by Mr. Bevec.
Chief Clerk then presented to the Board for their consideration an On -The -
Job -Training Contract through the Manpower Planning Office for William J. Hallmark,
as an office machine service man with the firm of Paul B. Hickson.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board approve the
OJT Contract for William J. Hallmark, on -the -job -trainee with the firm of Paul B. Hickso
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of an application for Highway Safety Project
Grant Funds for the purchase of Emergency Medical Service technician training equipment.
This is the first in Pennsylvania and is for the purchase of the essential •equipment and
training supplies to be used by the Emergency Medical Technicians in their training course
The total amount of the grant is $9, 690.75, of which the federal contribution is $6, 684. 00
and the County's matching contribution is $2, 906.00. Chief Clerk then recommended that
the contract be approved and that the funds for the County's matching share be allocated
from the General Fund Capital Reserve Accounts, which is part of the 1974 Bond Issue
Account, and the funds are' available.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the Board approve the con-
tract and authorize the Chairman of the Board to- sign the application 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 of the resignation of Mr. James Linden, of
the Tax Assessment Office, due to declining health, effective December 27, 1974.
(Remarks:)
Chairman stated that the Board would accept the resignation with regret because Mr.
was a valuable asset to the County.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a matter concerning new developments for
the proposed park in Union Township. The letter was from Kenneth Krupa, a senior
planner for the Washington County Planning Commission, addressed to Mr, Jones which
stated that the processing and paperwork for the Engineers will take approximately three
(3) months and will be designed by Kemp Associates.
Chief Clerk then read a memorandum dated December 16, 1974, from William P.
Sember addressed to Mr. Jones concerning the Rodent Control Program. Said letter state
that Washington County's application for a rodent control grant from the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Community Environmental Control,
has been denied because of lack of funds for new programs. The letter also stated that
if certain municipalities are in dire need of some rat control measure, the State may be
able to furnish bait for some sort,, of temporary program.
New Business:
C,hairman then stated for the record that a special meeting will be held on
December 23, 1974, at 10:00 a.m. , for the specific purpose of adopting the County budget.
Chairman then informed those present of a Salary Board meeting to be held on
December 26, 1974, at 11:30 a. m, , at the request of Judge Sweet and Controller Mascara.
Chairman then stated that he and Mr. Jones had met with union representatives
and discussed closing the Court House on Christmas Eve, and tentatively agreed to close
the Court House on Tuesday, December 24, 1974, at 12:00 Noon until Thursday, December P6,
1974 at 9:00 a.m. , with the understanding that we are not setting precedent and that it will
not be used against us in further negotiations.
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Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Court House be closed
from 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, December 24, 1974, until 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 26, � 974,
in observance of Christmas.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman then informed the Board of the resignation of Josephine Passarella
of the Domestic Relations Office in which she stated that she cannot in good conscience
continue to work in the Domestic Relations Office due to the situation as it now stands.
Miss Passarella's resignation is effective November 22, 1974, and she stated that con-
cerning any audit, it was her understanding that the account has been audited as of the
of the resignation of George Kubocvik, which was September 27, 1974. Chairman stated
that on October 21, 1974, the following letter was presented to the County Controller which
is to be made part of the record:
"Please be advised that as of September 27, 1974, the date of the
resignation of George Kubocvik, I have not been and will not in the
future be responsible for the bookkeeping in the Adult Probation Office
in the Domestic Relations Office."
Chairman then informed the Board of the resignation of Mrs. Margaret
awhinney of the Domestic Relations Office effective December 27, 1974, in which she
stated that she cannot continue to work in the Domestic Relations Office because of the
unsatisfactory working conditions and the low salary.
Chairman then referred to the S. E. I. U. Contract and requested that this
matter be held in abeyance. Chairman stated that this matter may be brought up at the
Salary Board meeting.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Bigi then presented a resolution to the Board for the demolition of
i house in Smith Township and recommended that the resolution be executed.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the resolution for the
iemolition of the house in Smith Township be executed as per recommendation of Solicitor
Bigi.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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