HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 17 - 4-20-1972 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B❑❑K 145
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 17
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 20, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioner Jones, Paluso, and Flynn. Also present being: Chie
Clerk Murphy; Administrative Assistant Whalen; County Solicitor Capano; Assistant County
Solicitor Hormell; Mr. John D. Anthony - Director of the Washington County Planning Commi s-
ion; Mr. Clay Graham - Land Acquisition Agent for the County; Reporter Budinger of the
Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Liesch
of the Brownsville Telegraph; and Public Information Officer Huber.
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. 16, each member having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that Minute No. 16 be
approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report: Mr. John Anthony - Re: Sewerage Facilities Plan
Mr. Anthony reported on the Sewerage Facilities Plan, the result of a four
year study by the Planning Commission which will benefit approximately 35 municipalities in
the County. Mr, Anthony stated that in drawing up this plan the Commission is trying to
accomplish the following: (1) To protect the streams in the County from various types of
pollution; (2) Prevent and alleviate public health problems; (3) Develop a sewerage system
that could be provided at the lowest cost regardless of municipal boundaries; (4) Utilize and
expand existing sewerage systems where possible; (5) Coordinate the development of water
lines and water systems; (6) Promote good land use practice by encouraging new develop-
ments in areas which are closest to existing sewerage systems; (7) To foster cooperation
between local municipalities in the development of systems; and (8) To coordinate the plans
of the municipalities with those of all other responsible bodies. Mr. Anthony briefly reviewe
each part of the plan and stated that although the Planning Commission feels that this is the
best possible plan at this time, they recognize that there are problems that will occur in the
future which they cannot anticipate and that the plans are subject to change. In conclusion
Mr. Anthony requested that the Commissioners adopt the Sewerage Facilities Plan. A brief
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discussion was then held.
Mr. Flynn: The Chairman recommends in view of the fact that the results of the study of
the Sewerage Facilities Plan under the requirements of the Sewerage Facilities Act that the
Planning Commission recommend to this Board of Commissioners unanimously that we adopt
this plan as presented, I would recommend we concur in their thinking and I would further
suggest that in view of the fact that we have made provisions in our budget for a feasibility
study, that we suggest to the Planning Commission that at some future date that they recomm-
end to this Board of Commissioners a firm who they think would meet the necessary require-
ments to make this study. I think the Planning Commission would be in a better position to
recommend an engineering firm.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn that the Board of Commiss
ioners accept the Sewerage Facilities Plan as presented by the Planning Commission after
their four year study, and also that they make recommendations to the Board as soon as
possible of the next logical step which is a feasibility study of a, creation of a, county -wide
authority.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Approval of Loan
Mr, Flynn stated that some time ago Mr. Capano was authorized to obtain
official certification from the Department of Community Affairs in reference to the borrowing
of $1, 700, 000. 00 under the Municipal Borrowing Act for the Capital Improvements Program
for the County. Official certification was received, Mr. Capano informed the Board, under
date of April 3, 1972, and the Commissioners were advised to proceed with the borrowing.
Mr. Flynn also stated that Mr. Whalen and Mr. Capano were authorized to contact the var
banks and request them to submit quotes on their interest rates for a loan in said amount.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the borrowing
of $1, 700, 000.00 for the Capital Improvement Program for Washington County for 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano stated that the lowest quote received was from Pittsburgh
National Bank in the amount of 2, 60% and recommended that the Board accept this quote.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso accepting the quote in the
amount of 2, 60% from Pittsburgh National Bank representing the interest rate on the above
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mentioned loan of $1, 700, 000. 00 for the Capital Improvement Program for the County.
Said motion based on the recommendation of County Solicitor Capano.
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 Resolution in
connection with the borrowing of $1, 700, 000. 00 for the Capital Improvement Program for
County as°prepared by Solicitor. Capano be approved and executed by the Board and presentee
immediately to Pittsburgh National Bank.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence: Mr. Murphy
Bills:
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Ck. #65-0951049 in the amount of $1, 520. 86 for final payment
of 1971 Grant for Community Organizer - Services for Aging
2, Ck. #85 received from Jefferson Township in the amount of
$1, 847. 46 for 50% of the costs for the Clarksville Foot Bridge
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of
the following bills:
1. Gene P. Amanati - $100.00 for Conference and Court Testimony
Re: Tax Assessment (Approved by G.H. Fetherlin, Chief Assessor)
2. Donald E. York - $1, 550. 00 for Up -dating Appraisals - Re: Mingo
Creek Park -Expansion
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso -- Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented correspondence under date of April 13, 1972 from
Robert P. De Lotto, Chairman, Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission
requesting that the County remit to the Commission as early as feasible the sum of $12, 807.
which includes the January payment of $8, 538. 50 requested in the Commission's letter of
December 9, 1971, and the sum of $4, 269. 20 which covers the County's second payment to-
ward its share of the Commission's estimated expenses during the current year.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the budget request
of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission in the amount of $12, 807. 70.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK .ZONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented correspondence under date of April 18, 1972, from
Mr. Wm. R. B. Froehlich, Executive Director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional
Planning Commission directed to Mr, James H. Mifflin, District Engineer, Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation, District 12-0 concerning three (3) highway projects sub-
mittedto the Commission by District 12-0. These are L. R. No. 108, Section DO1, L. R.
62018, Section 01S, and L.R. 242, Section 01S, located in North Strabane Twp, and
Canonsburg Borough, directly outside the Canonsburg Borough Limits in a north-easterly
direction; Washington County--Deemston Borough ,one mile south of the intersection of
L.R. 62176; and Washington County --Middletown Borough, from T.R. 388 to L.R. 62022
of West Middletown Borough. Mr, Froehlich recommended that Penn Dot proceed with the
development of these projects so as to make needed improvements to the highway network
in Washington County.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 12, 1972, from Michael
George, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation stating that he has received several
requests from farmers in the vicinity of Cross Creek County Park interested in leasitig
county land for hay removal and planting. Mr. George stated that he has prepared a plan
for the subject land which is based on the needs and capabilities of the interested farmers
and feels that it would be beneficial to the County to lease the land in order to control the
growth of vegetation. If approved, Mr. George stated that necessary lease agreements
should be prepared for each farmer and presented a list of 5 requirements which must be
included in the leases.
Mr. Capano stated that the leasing of this land ha,s been done before and recommended that
the same procedure be followed as has been in the past.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the leasing of count
land in the vicinity of Cross Creek County Park to the interest farmers mentioned for the
purpose of hay removal and planting in accordance with the provisions set forth in their
lease.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 17, 1972, from Miss
Louise Abel, Executive Director, Child Welfare Services concerning the placement of two
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children in a, foster home in Chambersburg, Pa. The arrangements for this placement were
made with Tressler Social Services, York County, Pennsylvania, to place the children on
April 17, 1972. Miss Abel stated that foster care payments will be paid to Tressler until
another adoptive home is found as this will only be a temporary arrangement.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, approving this placement and
the foster care payments to be paid to Tressler Social. Services, 150 S. Duke Street, York
County, Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr.. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn. - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Messrs. Anthony and Graham left the meeting.
Chief Clerk read ,correspondence under date of April 17, 1972, from the
Claysville Sixth Grade, McGuffey School District thanking the Commissioners and everyone
who made it possible for their class to have such a fascinating and informative trip to Mingo
Creek County Park.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 17, 1972, from John H.
Showalter, Administrator, Washington County Home for Aged Women addressed to Mr.
Whalen advising him that he has received word from Harrisburg stating that the nursing care
rate for the two homes will be $400. 00 per month.
Mr. Flynn stated that the Commissioners have to establish this figure in order that we get
rightfully reimbursed from the state.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, approving the nursing care rate
of $400. 00 for the Washington County Home for Aged Women and Washington County Home
and Hospital for Men.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn -.Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Murphy left the meeting.
Mr. Whalen:
Mr. Whalen reported that on Wednesday, April 19,--he talked with the Architect,
Carl G. Baker & Associates, and they are underway on Phase I of the County Home renova-
tions
Mrla Whalen reported that the Environmental Resources Board notified Floyd
Laubham of the Planning Commission that the Bologna Coal Company is going to have a
hearing before the Board presumably regarding a renewal of their permit for strip ruining in
the Cross Creek County Park area. It was suggested that the Commissioners enterdinto the
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hearing and present to the Board their objections to the re -issuance of'their permit. Mr.
Whalen stated that he discussed the matter over with the Chairman of the Planning Commiss
ion, Mr, John Merdian, and was advised by him that it would be the recommendation of the
Planning Commission that the Commissioners did voice their objections in this particular
matter. Mr. Whalen further ,stated that up to this time no date for the hearing has been
received but it will be in Harrisburg, The Board was in agreement that a representative
would be present at the hearing to show the position of the County in this matter.
Mr, Capano - Investment of Money
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr,. Jones, authorizing Administrative
Assistant Whalen, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners, to invest the
amount of $1, 700, 000. 00 in the Pittsburgh National Bank as subscribed by law. Motion
made upon the recommendation of County Solicitor Capano.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Murphy re-entered the meeting.
Mr. Hormell:
Mr. Hormell presented to the Board an Opinion handed down in an
Assessment Appeal case involving the Ch-arleroi Federal Savings & Loan Association. Mr.
Hormell called the Commissioners' attention to the fact that they are under a, court order
to take another look at their assessment system due to the fact that the percentage of their
assessment doesn't reach 30% in most cases. This is,the first case to come up of this
type although more cases are anticipated. At the present time the Assessment Board is
engaged in a massive project to try to correct this situation. Mr. Hormell further stated
that as a result of this Assessment Appeal, the Court has sustained a 300% increase in the
assessment of land values. The Board for Assessment Appeals recommends a 600% increas�,
and Mr. Hormell and Mr. Capano feel that the opinions of the Assessment Board and the
Chief Assessor should be given serious consideration by the Board as to whether or not -
the Commissioners want to appeal this further. Mr. Hormell therefore requested that the
Board meet in an executive session to determine as to whether they would like to appeal
this case and to go over the amounts involved in the case.
It was agreed upon by the Board that the above matter would be held in abeyance.
Mr. Hormell presented to the Board two suits in connection with the Charlero
Federal Savings & Loan Association assessment appeal whereby Ben Richman is suing the
County of Washington, South Strabane Township and the Trinity School District and Ben
Richman and several others are suing the County for interest in assessment appeals which
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were filed prior to the present administration. As a result of those appeals, the court had
ordered reductions and they had been paid their principal refund but want interest on their
money. Mr. Hormell stated that this is not an open and shut case and requested that the
Board direct the legal department to contest this action, file a defense to it, and take it
to court to let them decide what the county's obligations are as far as paying the interest.
Mr. Flynn: The Chair recommends we authorize our legal staff to proceed with the necess
legal procedure.
A discussion was then held by the Board and in answer to a question raised by Commissioner
Paluso of what is involved in this matter, Mr. Hormell stated that in one complaint the pro-
perty is known as the Washington Mall Shopping Center; and in the other, the property is
known as the Washington Manor. Mr. Hormell further stated that money wise, the amount
could not be determined since they are asking for interest upon interest.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing County Solicitor
Capano and Assistant County Solicitor Hormell to take the necessary legal action in the ab
mentioned cases.
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.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Minute No. 18
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 27, 1972
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
Cl erk Murphy; Administrative Assistant Whalen; County Solicitor Capano; Assistant County
Solicitor Hormell; Deputy Controller Gilbert; Clay Graham - Washington County Planning Com-
mission; Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela
Publishing Company; and Reporter Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph.
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Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
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Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No.
18, each Commissioners having received a copy.
read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 18 be approved, as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Opening of Addressograph Equipment Quotes
The following Addressograph Equipment quotes were read- by Deputy Controller Gilbert
Addressograph Equipment Bidder 1-amount
1 Each-Addressograph Machine P-F Area Water Assoc. $38. 75
with 2 column lister Hanover Twp. Bldg.
model 1950 F R. D. 1
S. M. 503576 Burgettstown, Pa.
Same equipment as above Ringgold School Dist. $25. 00
1200 Chess St.
Monongahela, Pa.
1 Each Addressograph machine William Szutkowski $50. 95
with adding unit & 2 column Smith Twp.
lister and feeder attachments Tax Collector
Model9193 Gg27-2
S. N. 678271
1 Each Graphotype Machine Ringgold School Dist. $75. 00
Model 6341 1200 Chess St.
S. N. 650736 Monongahela, Pa.
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1 Each Graphotype Machine William Sztukowski $125. 95
Model 6341 Smith Twp.
S. N. 451606 Tax Collector
Same equipment as above P-F Area Water Assoc. $16, 35
Hanover Twp. Bldg.
R. D. 1
Burgettstown, Pa.
4 Each Addressograph plate File Ringgold School Dist. $120. 00
Cabinets - 70 tray capacity 1200 Chess St. ($30. 00 each)
with doors and locks Monongahela, Pa,
14 Each Addressograph plate File P-F Area Water Assoj&. $28. 45
Cabinets with trays - 49 tray Hanover Twp. Bldg. (1 only)
capacity with doors R. D, 1
Burgettstown, Pa.
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SURPLUS ADDRESSOGRAPH KEYPUNCH PLATES FOR MUNICIPALITIES:
Hanover Township including
Paris & Florence
P-F Area Water Assoc. _ $32. 45
R. D. 1
Burgettstown, Pa.
Smith Township William Szutkowski 1 1/2� per plate
Smith Twp. (one and half cent)
Tax Collector
Donora
Monongahela City
Carroll Twp.
New Eagle
Nottingham Twp.
Finleyville
Union Twp.
Ringgold School Dist.
1200 Chess St.
Monongahela, Pa.
.01� (one cent)
Mt. Pleasant Twp. Robert Punola 1 1/2� per plate
R. D. 4
McDonald, Pa.
(John Anthony entered the meeting).
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above quotes be tabled
until the County Solicitor had had time to peruse and approve them.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn - Windows for the Court House
A short demonstration and discussion was held regarding the windows for the
Court House recommended by the architects.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing Carl Baker and Associ-
ates to prepare the necessary specifications for bidding purposes for the above -mentioned
windows.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence - Mr. Murphy
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
(a) Check $43-0963126 - in the amount of $4, 849. 00 for Day Care Services for
the Physically Handicapped Persons
(b) Check #65-0971108 - in the amount of $9, 511. 72 for Day Care 'Contract #851
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bills:
(c) Check #65-0971104 - in the amount of $3, 547. 26 and Check #65-0971105 - in the
amount of $4, 071. 26 for Contract #1072, Washington -Greene County Community
Action Grant.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of the following
(a) Gene P. Amanati - $500. 00 - Five Commercial Properties appraisals
(Approved by G. H. Fetherlin).
(B) Richard W. Gubanish - $185. 00 - Appraisal of trailer court, Canton Township
('Approved by G. H. Fetherlin).
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously;
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving payment of $800. 00 for
expenses of delegates attending the 50th Annual Convention of the Pennsylvania State Associ
of Township Supervisors. The Four delegates attending said convention are Emile J. Has
Frank Longevitsh, Robert Hamilton, and John W. Cadez.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the payment of $200. 00
for Elmer Obitko, Director, Department of Veterans' Affairs, to attend and participate in a
convention to be held by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Directors of Veterans'
Affairs at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, beginning June 18 through June 21, 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 1, 1972, from Fred R. Ter
Parade Chairman, which stated.that the Canonsburg Fourth of July Committee and the
Canonsburg Jaycees would like to invite the Commissioners to participate in this year's F
of July Parade, which is being held on Tuesday, July 4, 1972, at 10:00 a, m.
Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we acknowledge this letter and accept this invitation. Unless some-
thing unforseen should happen, we will be there.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 20, 1972, from Carl G. Baker
and Associates, RE: Washington County Courthouse,Air Conditioning. Correspondence was in
reply to our request for clarification of said company's decision to have the two (2) air
conditioning units and systems now installed in the Commissioners' office areas remain.
Correspondence advised the Board that there will be a sufficient quantity of moderate days
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during the early spring and late fall seasons when cooling would be desired in these offices,
yet it would not be desirable to operate the large cooling system and air condition a major
portion of the Courthouse. Correspondence further stated that other reasoing for this decision
was based also on the fact that, in the event of a failure of the main systems, there would al-
ways be cooling available for the Commissioners' offices. Based upon the two (2) foregoing
decisions, it was felt that some contract costs could be saved by eliminating the work required
to remove this air conditioning equipment.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 21, 1972, from Penn Plastic
Company, Inc., which requested a meeting to discuss right of way for a waterline with rights
for County to tap off the line. The location is the adjacent property north of the airport.
Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we acknowledge receipt of this letter and make arrangements for a
meeting and include Mr. Yuhas in this meeting.
Mr. Anthony asked if it could be possible for the Planning Commission to also be involved in
this meeting. Chairman gave his approval.
(Floyd Laubham entered the meeting).
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 18, 1972, from Clement D.
Yancosek, Vice -President & Manager, Town Taxi, Inc., which stated that Mr. Yancosek
accepts with pleasure his appointment to serve as an advisory member of the Transportation
Sub -Committee to the Washington County Planning Commission.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 18, 1972, from the Sixth
Grade of West Alexander School which thanked the Commissioners for the field trip to Mingo
Creek Park that was made possible to them,
Chief Clerk informed the Board of several letters received regarding environmen-
tal control and pollution.
Chief Clerk read a Press Release regarding legislation approved by the House of
Representatives Committee on Ways and Means which would provide Pennsylvania and its com-
munities with $300. 9 million this year. Copy of said Press Release can be found on page 6-A.
Chief Clerk read a News Release under date of April 26, 1972, stating that Charles
O. Bohner, Executive Director, Washington County Civil Defense, announces that an Auxiliary
Police Class will be held at the old Washington City Police Station, West Cherry & Brownson
Avenue, Washington, starting Thursday night, May 4th. The class is a 20-hour course and
will run from 7:00 p, m, to 10:00 p. m, , May 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, and 25th, Correspondence
stated that the instructor for the course will be Mr. Jerome N. McCavitt, a former Sergeant
with the State Police and a former County Detective. Also assisting with the course will be
Chief of Police William Flood, Canonsburg Police Department. The course is open to males,
21 years of age or over, and never having been convicted of a criminal offense. The host for
this course is Mr. Modesto Trapuzzano, City of Washington Civil Defense Director.
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Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of April 21, 1972, from Keery McAm-
bley, Director, Washington County Industrial Development Agency, which attached an Agree-
ment for a gas line right-of-way over County property for execution. Correspondence stated
that the gas line, to be installed by the Columbia Gas Company, will serve a new industry
which is locating on a site across Chartiers Creek opposite a portion of the "Brad Williams"
property which was purchased by the County. Correspondence stated that the new industry,
Superior Concrete Products Company, is owned by McAnallen Brothers Construction Com-
pany and will produce concrete block products.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the County of Washington grant
the right-of-way and that all three members of the Board approve and execute said Agreem
as per above; said motion based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen
Mr. Whalen read an Order regarding the matter of Bologna Mining Company which
stated that the County Commissioners of Washington County be notified of the application of
the Bologna Mining Company for a mine drainage permit no. 2668BSM4 and that the Commis-
sioners of Washington County shall be given the opportunity to request an appeal and to be
heard on the aforesaid application. Said Order further stated that the Commissioners shall
file anotice of appeal to the issuance of the aforementioned permit in the form attached on or
before May 5, 1972, and shall also have an opportunity to take and file exceptions to the pro-
posed adjudication of the Honorable Jack C. Sheffler.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Commissioners of Washing-
ton County file a notice of appeal to the issuance of the aforementioned permit with the En-
vironmental Hearing Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
Mr. Paluso: On Election night, the last ballot box came in at approximately 10:00 a.m. The
same old story every Election! And to make it bad we had a close race that might have de-
pended - in fact, did depend on this particular ballot box arriving. We still don't know the
results. I noticed we have guards impounding the ballot boxes, which I wasn't aware of until
this morning, I also noticed that our people that we had down there working put in a minimum
of a twelve-hour shift; and I see on the Salary Board agenda that we set the salary at $15. 00
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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which is below the minimum wage standard of this state and this country - $1, 25 which should
be $1. 65. These people really did work hard and fast, but there is no way on earth that we
can continue this system. This is the twentieth century, and we have to get updated and we
have to get some voting machines. I made a few checks to see what the differences were. At
9:45 I called the radio station and asked them if they had the complete results from Westmore-
land County, and they had them. They had broadcasted them at, I think, 9:30, and we hadn't
even got started. If we are going to continue this system, we can't afford to pay these people
below federal standards for one thing. I think we have to get moving on the voting,machines
for another thing. I have to commend the people down there working, but there is no way we
cancontinue this system.
Mr. Flynn; Your point is very well taken,
Mr. Paluso: I might add my comment, "Here we go again. " I would also like to request an
executive meeting prior to the Salary Board meeting, with your permission Mr. Chairman,
to discuss another matter that I think should be discussed.
Mr. Flynn: Very good.
Solicitor; Mr, Capano
(Lease)
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the lease between the Flyers
Club and the County of Washington, for rental of the concrete block building formerly used by
the National Guard Unit as an Office, together with the parking area r.djacent thereto, situate
at the Washington County Airport, be renewed (expiration date of present lease being April 30,
1972) for a term of two (2) years commencing on the 1st day of May, 1972, and ending on the
30th day of April, 1974, for the total rent of $600. 00 or $25. 00 a month due on the first day of
each succeeding month, beginning on the first day of May, 1972; and that the Chairman of the
Board be authorized to execute said lease.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Agreement)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Agreement to Settle Con-
demnation for property located partly in Cross Creek Township and partly in Hopewell Town-
ship, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and identified as Parcel No. C-4-+1 be approved and
executed by the Board; said motion based on the recommendations of County Solicitor Capano
and Department of Parks and Recreations' Solicitor Porter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of a request for transfer of funds, in the amount of
$4, 750. 00 from Adult Day Care Center, Account #310, to Washington -Greene Community
Action Corporation, for the second quarter of 1972, for use in establishing Senior Citizens
Centers throughout Washington County.
Mr. Flynn: This is just a matter of record.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE BEAD AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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April 21, 1972
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Congressman Thomas E. Morgan announced today that legislation
approved last week by the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means would
provide Pennsylvania and its communities with $300. 9 million this year.
According to provisions of the State and Local Government Fiscal Assistance Act
of 1972, Pennsylvania's state government will receive $98. 4 million, while $202. 5 million
will go directly to local government units within Pennsylvania.
The Act was approved April 17 by the House Committee on Ways and Means. It is
expected that the entire House will vote on the bill in early May.
The committee's version of the bill authorizes a five-year program which appro-
priates a total of $5. 3 billion to state and local governments during its first full year. During
the first year, the committee's proposal allocates $1. 8 billion to state governments on the
basis of tax effort, A total of $3. 5 billion is distributed to local government units according
to need as determined by population, urbanized population and relative per capita income.
The Act provides virtually every city, county, village, town and township in the country with
fiscal assistance. The proposed legislation places no restrictions on state government spend
ing, but requires that local units channel funds into law enforcement, transportation and
environmental protection programs.
Congressman Morgan announced the following allocations to communities in
Washington County:
Count
Total to all Govts, in Washington Co.
Total to Washington Govt.
Total to all City Govts.
Total to all Township Govts.
Bentleyville Borough
California Borough
Canonsburg Borough
Centreville Borough
Charleroi Borough
Donora Borough
McDonald Borough (PART)
Monongahela City
Washington City
'Total Grant
2, 667, 674.
1,008, 550.
998, 188.
660,935.
28, 636.
75,056.
118, 734.
43,436.
66.1950.
97, 544.
21,381.
207, 161,
Although distribution will be made to municipalities under 2, 500, the breakdown for
the small municipalities is not yet available,
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