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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 38 - 9-21-1972 - COMMISSIONER316 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES. JR„ EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS responsible for impelmenting the revenue sharing legislation now under active consideration by the Congress. Under said legislation, most State and local governments are entitled to receive funds directly from -the Federal Government without application. Mr. Shultz stated that since this is a new program they may not have adequate titles and addresses for all recipients and enclosed a card to be filled, out and returned no later than September 22, 1972, Mr, Whalen made note that the card was mailed on September 13, 1972, County Homes Mr, Whalen: I talked with our architect yesterday, he has been in contact with the Depart- ment of Labor and Industry in Harrisburg concerning our preliminary plans for correcting the deficiencies at the homes. The gentleman from Labor and Industry has indicated to our architect that at this particular time, they do not look favorably upon our using anything except the first floor of those two buildings down there even after all the corrections have been made. Our engineering firm is firmly convinced that the Department of Labor and Industry is 100% wrong in this matter, that the construction is within the proper limits of the life safety code of 1967 under which we are operating, and they have a conference in at Labor and Industry on Monday morning at 10:00 with this gentleman and Mr. Habedank, our architect, is going to be there and he called me yesterday and asked if I can attend with him and I am scheduled in Harrisburg on Sunday afternoon anyway, so I told him that I would definitely meet with him at Labor and Industry Monday morning. (a brief discussion was then held) Minute No. 38 THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 1972 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., September 21, 1972 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 Murphy, Administrative Assistant Whalen; County Solicitor Capano; Mr. Keery McAmbley and Mr. Jack Underwood from the Washington County Industrial Development Authority; Reporter Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Liesch of The Brownsville Telegraph; and a representative -from WKEG Radio. MINUTE BOOK 31'7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, RJR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS 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. 37, each Commissioner having received a copy. as read. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute No. 37 be approved, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Reports: Mr. Keery McAmbley - Italian Maid Bakery, Inc. Mr. Keery McAmbley reported that the Commissioners received a request from the Italian Maid Bakery, Inc., that the County finance an addition to the Bakery's building and machinery and also to get a hold of their attorney. Mr. McAmbley stated that the attorney was hard to get a hold of so he called the president of the company, Mr. Anthony Sabatasso. Mr. Sabatasso explained that they were considering putting an addition on their building and new machinery in their bakery at West Brownsville. Mr. McAmbley informed him that in 1969, the County set up the Washington County Industrial Development Authority, and that this Author- ity was fully equipped to finance such a project. Mr. McAmbley also told him that a project such as this could be financed by a combination of Authority and PIDA financing, The Mon Valley Industrial Development Corporation or the Charleroi Industrial Development Corporation would be more than pleased to process their application to PIDA, and that we would be pleased to take on with him after he got his building costs together and his machinery costs. Mr. McArz- bley also explained to him that there would be no need of his company moving to Allegheny County to secure State Financing since Washington County can and will give the same benefits and service that any county in the State can give. Mr. Jones: Bologna and Gvsegem Mine Strip Report Mr, Jones: On Tuesday, Mr. Hormell and I were in Harrisburg. These were Pre -Hearings on these cases. It boiled down to this on the Bologna case. The attorneys don't know whether they are going to let us intervene or not. They said that since we got in late on the things in 1972 that they didn't think we were allowed to do this. So Mr. Hormell took the position that if we aren't allowed to intervene in behalf of the people, they're violating our constitutional rights. This was only a Pre -Hearing so a decision was not made, but they're going to notify us. (G.Ysegem Case) Mr. Jones: If you remember going back to the first part of the year when we had the first hearing in the George Washington Hotel, we asked them to let us speak; and we presented lenghty information. But they would not let us question the witnesses that they had at that first hearing. Now, they said that they would. They are going to set another hearing so that we can 318 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS cross-examine the witnesses and bring out the facts that we have. We asked for it to be in Washington County; but if not, in this part of the State. It will probably be in October or the first part of November. Old Business: Mr. Whalen Mr. Whalen: Last week we reviewed the proposed contract with Hall & McChesney, Inc., for updating the records system in the Recorder of Deeds Office. The real principle involved here is to make space available. The present record system is now up to the last available book space. This program has been about two and a half years in the making. Unfortunately, due to some deaths in the County officials, this thing has been delayed several times. It is the sy- stem that has been recommended. Mrs. Woodward is satisfied with it; the Bar Association has reviewed it, and are satisfied with it. It is a continuing process that will finally wind up in January of 1975. The total amount of this contract is $149, 935. The 1972 cost will be $12, 500, It is a part of our capital budget for this year, and it is also a planned part of our continuing capital budget. Following the review of this with Solicitor Capano, it is our recommendation that the contract be executed. Mr. Flynn: How do they suggest we pay this? Mr. Whalen: The first installment will be this year, and then the County will pay nine (9) quarterly installments of $12, 500 each, commencing October 1, 1972. The final payment is $37, 435. Mr. Paluso: Do you think it would make sense to hold that until we are working on our budget? I think that would be the time to make a decision rather than commit ourselves now and then have to work around it in case something should happen. It's only a month away. I think it makes more sense to work it right in the budget. (More discussion was held on this subject. ) Mr. Flynn: Personally, I don't think it would be wise. By the end of this year, the costs could increase. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the signing of the con- tract with Hall & McChesney, Inc., for updating the records system in the Recorder of Deeds Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - No; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Correspondence: Mr, Murphy for payment: Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the following bills be approved L 1. Zeman and Zeman - $191. 70 - for Condemnation of Property of Richard Construction Company, Inc. - services rendered by Florence Dasta in reporting and transcribing testimony in the Board of View Hearing. R MINUTE BOOK '`ate BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, FJR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS C 2. Gene P. Amanati - $400 - for assessment of four commercial properties (Approved by G. H. Fetherlin) 3. Griswold, Winters & Swain - $913. 70 - for Mingo Creek Park professional services in accordance with agreement of August 19, 1971 (Approved by Michael George) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 11, 1972, from the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc., which stated that the Firemen's Association Fire School at Arden Downs will be held on Saturday and.Sunday, September 23 and 24; and that Fire Prevention Week is the week of October 8th through 14th. Letter requested $1, 000 for the fire school appropriated by the Commissioners in their 1972 budget and also $300 appropriated for their Fire Prevention Essay Contest, making a total appropriation of $1, 300. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the total sum of $1, 300 be approved for payment to the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc., as appropriated by the Commissioners in their 1972 budget. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 19, 1972, from the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc., extending an invitation to the Board of Com- missioners to the opening of the first Fire School to be held at Arden Downs county fair ground:, Washington, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 23, 1972, at 8:00 a.m. (Mr. Jones was designated by the Board to be the Commissioner present at this event. ) Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1972, from the Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency requesting their fourther quarter alloca- tion for the year 1972 in the amount of $4, 125. 00. Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence received from Engineered Com- munications, Inc., advising that the new radio base station equipment, purchased on the matching fund arrangement between the Washington County Firemen's Association and the County Commissioners, has been installed at the Midway Volunteer Fire Department and is now in service. Letter stated that the attached check for the amount of $554.00 is their share of the total costs and that this check and one from the County for the remaining 50% should be submitted to RCA for complete payment of equipment. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1972, from Elliott Bianchi, President, Monessen Public Library. Mr. Bianchi inquired whether the Board of Commissioners is thinking of an allocation to the Monessen Public Library for the current 320 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V MICHAEL R. FLYNN. FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS year. Letter then stated that records for non-resident borrowers are not maintained on a town to town basis; but the librarian estimates conservatively that between 65 and 75 per cent of the non-resident borrowers reside in Washington County. Mr. Bianchi then stated that it is hoped that the Board can see its way clear to repeat the $1, 000 allocation as was made last year. (Discussion was held on the above subject and appropriating money to the various regional libraries. Chairman instructed Solicitor Capano to check into the statutory requirements insofar as libraries are concerned. ) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the appropriation of $1, 000 to the Monessen Public Library. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk read a copy of correspondence under date of September 15, 1972, from Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., directed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry - Subject: New Jefferson Avenue Bridge, Canonsburg Borough, Washington County. Correspondence requested that Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., be furnished with the Pre- vailing Minimum Wage for the above project. Chief Clerk read copy of correspondence under date of September 12, 1972, from Donald R. Dunwoody, Regional Parks and Recreation Advisor, directed to Mr. Michael George„ Director, Department of Parks and Recreation - RE: Mingo Creek County Park - Phase II, 500M Project #3-4-62-00-2. 1. Correspondence stated that the Department of Community Affairs has received the Part III documentation for Contracts No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9. How- ever, said Department has not received the Part III information for Contracts No. 4, 5, and 6, which involve work to be performed by the Carnegie Natural Gas Company, West Penn Power, and the Bell Telephone Company. Letter then advised that the Department of Community Affairs cannot prepare a Grant Contract and authorize an advance payment for this entire project until the Part III documentation, executed contracts, and related information are received for con- tracts No. 4, 5, and 6. Mr. Murphy: At the present time, the Carnegie Natural Gas Company's contract has been sent This morning we executed the West Penn Power Company's contract, and it is in the hands of Mr. Michael George to be sent. The Bell Telephone Company has written their letter which has been accepted by the Board, Mr. Capano: Mr. Murphy, I think we should get on these people's backs to make sure we get our copy of the executed contracts back. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 17, 1972, from Eugene Ten- aglia, Bridge Engineer, which stated that on August 16, 1972, in the Borough of Elco, MINUTE BOOK 321 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, pJR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Tenaglia met with Mr. George P. Haley, Mayor of Elco, Mr. Dan Cox, Jr., and Mr. Alvin Gainer concerning a low water bridge on Woods Run. Mr. Tenaglia stated that he thinks this job can be done with the Washington County Bridge Department at a very low cost. Mr. Tenaglia also recommended that it be done in November or December, when the water is low or frozen due to the fact that they have to drill into solid rock to make footers. The approximate cost of said job will be in the amount of $2, 700. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing Mr. Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer, to proceed with the work concerning a low water bridge on Woods Run as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 13, 1972, from A. M. Lombardi, Jr., Co -Chairman, Washington County Task Force on Aging, directed to Mr. Richar 1 Lee Johnson, Vice -President, Health Services, A. T. Kearney and Company, Inc, Letter stated that the Commissioners of Washington County, finding themselves in a predicament common to mostly all their counterports - that is, health and related care for the aged, have created a Task Force to study this problem. Letter then stated that said problem is one which has a diverse background and a variety of alternatives suggested for solution. Hence, the Task Force is now at the point where they feel a Consultant is needed to help resolve this county -wide problem. In conclusion, letter stated that said Task Force would be interested in said company' background in working with counties to help resolve similar problems. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 14, 1972, from David J. Kolesky, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. Correspondence stated that in -reply to the Commissioners' request that the Washington County Branch of the Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc., undertake a study to determine the extent of assessment inequities in the Bethlehem -Center School District, said League regrets to inform the Board that they cannot honor said request for the following reason: The Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc., even through it is a governmental research organization, does not engage in municipal appraisal pro- jects; and, therefore, does not have staff knowledgable in the field of property appraisal. Letter then submitted comments and observations. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 13, 1972, from O. Bard Judy, District Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service. Mr. Judy stated that he has been in contact with the Carroll Township Supervisors and the Carroll Township Planning Commission ir. regard to the mine refuse area of the U. S. Steel. Mr. Judy then advised the Board that the S0i13 Inventory and Evaluation Report for Area Resource Planning willbe prepared for the Supervisors and the Planning Commission by September 15. 22 MINUTE B o 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS F _ __._,__- F Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 15, 1972, from Janet Abernathy, Secretary, Addictive Diseases Council. Correspondence stated that the Greene County Commissioners suggested the names of three Greene County residents who are particu- larly interested in alcoholism to be added to the membership of the Washington -Greene County Advisory Council for Addictive Diseases. Letter then stated that at its last meeting, the Addic- tive Diseases Council expressed its willingness to add these three men to the 13 Washington County residents appointed to form the Council last December. Letter also stated that Dr. Lauda suggested that perhaps the Washington County Commissioners would be good enough to send out a letter to each of these men formally notifying them of their appointments to membership to the Council. They include: Dr. Gordon Jones, Kenneth Willison, and Rev. Robert E. Borland. Deputy County Controller Criquellion entered the meeting. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 11, 1972, from Walter N. Peechatka, Executive Secretary, Department of Environmental Resources, State Soil and Water Conservation Service. Letter stated that on January 1, 1973, the four-year term of one farmer member will expire as director of Washington _County's soil and water conservation district and also the term of the county commissioner member. Attached to said letter was a list of new nominating organizations approved by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission during the last year. A second list contains those nominating organizations which should be deleted from the approved list. Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 11, 1972, from David E. Smith, Planner, Southwest Region, Governor's Justice Commission. Enclosed were copies of the letter from Jack France, Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee, Washington County Bar Association, and a letter from said Commission's Office to the Harrisburg Office, requesting that said Commission undertake a study of the court system in Washington County. Letter states. that it is said Commission's intent to utilize previous studies as a basis for studying the Wash- ington County System. This approach, combined with technical assistance from the Law Enforce - m.ent Assistance Administration, should provide a solid foundation from which to analyze the system from initial arrest through to jury verdict. Letter then stated that said study has been discussed with members of the District Attorney's Office, the Court, and the Bar Association, all of which are in agreement tha t they study should be conducted. Letter requested that the County Commissioners give their approval of this study with the understanding that it will be of zo cost .whatsoever to the County. Moved by Mr. Jones,. seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Governor's Justice Commission to undertake a study of the court system in Washington County as per above with ;he understanding that it will be of no cost .whatsoever to the County. Roll call vote taken: 323 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES,!JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Bids: Opening of Bids for (1) Printing and delivering of Election Supplies; (2) Printing and delivering of ballots; and (3) Delivering of Ballot Boxes. The following bids were opened by Deputy County Controller Criquellion and read by County Solicitor Capano: Printing and Delivering of Election Supplies: 1. Name of Bidder: William G. Johnson Company Address: P. O. Box 6759 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212 Total Amount of Bid: $2, 275.00 Bid Bond in the amount of $300 with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of County Commis- sioners award the contract for the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary election supplies required for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972, to WILLIAM G. JOHNSON COMPANY, P. O. Box 67 59, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Said action subject to further perusal by the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Printing and Delivering of Ballots: 1. Name of Bidder: Badzik Printing Service Address: 401 Thompson Avenue Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 In accordance with advertisement of the County Commissioners, inviting proposals for printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972, having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or We) propose to furnish said ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth: Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots price per thousand for ballots furnished . . . . . . . $ 59. 60 Approximately 23, 000 pink official ballots for Election Districts. Price per thousand ballots furnished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth attached specifications, price per ten sets . . . . . . $230. 00 Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots for political parties, etc. (as set forth in attached specifications) price per thousand for ballots furnished. , . . . . . . $30. 00 324 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA_ MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of,a ballot of any election district because or error on the part of any County Employee, minimum charge per district for re -run 100 ballots or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 Certified check in the amount of $843.00 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Board of County Commis- sioners award the contract for the printing and delivering to the Election Department of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots required for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972, to BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE, 401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033, for the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Said action based on the recommenda- tion of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Delivering of Ballot Boxes: 1, Name of Bidder: Earl Riggle Address: Box 230, R. D. 4 Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 Total Amount of Bid: $989. 00 Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that -the Board of County Commis- sioners award the contract for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judge of Elections for approximately two hundred five precincts required for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972, to EARL RIGGLE, Box 230, R. D. 4, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the amount set forth in his bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Said action based on the recom- mendation of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Whalen Administrative Assistant Whalen reported that there has been considerable confusion in some press releases related to MH/MR. � Under date of September 14 a letter came out on possible loss of Funds Available to Pa, for SRS Title I and Title IV -A Contracts and the MH/MR "Drawdown" of these funds. In this particular letter they warned that there will probably be no money available for the new programs under MH/MR. On Sepft*rhber 18, another letter was received; the subject was the September 14th letter. 1 1 325 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, (JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS �7 u L] Mr. Whalen then read correspondence from the Department of Public Welfare under date of September .18, 1972 - SUBJECT: Letter of September 14, 1972. Letter stated that the Conference Committee has resolved the House and Senate versions of the Revenue Sharing bill. The new committee bill will not sharply decrease the funds available to Pennsylvania for social services. Therefore, the Department of Public Welfare will not be canceling their purchase of service contracts. However, this experience clearly pinpoints the general feeling of key members of the United States Senate regarding rapidly rising social service costs. There is still a possibility that additional restrictions will be added to this source of funding. Letter also stated that paralleling the Federal activity, the State is attempting to improve its system of assuming that said Department are,purchasing needed services for eligible clients at a reasonable cost. Liquid Fuels Account Encumbrances: Mr. Whalen: The next item I have concerns,the review of our existing, funds within the Liquid Fuels Account on which we have encumbered. We are reviewing all the encumbrances that have been inactive for the past six to twelve months or older. The largest one is in the Boroug z of Donora in which they have an encumbrance of $50, 000 for the Thompson Avenue Bridge. I have written them on two occasions and finally got a reply dated -September 15, 1972. Mr. Whalen then read -correspondence from Thomas E. Petrus, Borough Secretary, Borough of Donora, which stated that in reference to the Thompson Avenue,Bridge there has been a lack of communication between the Borough, Engineer, and PennDOT; but that said - Borough is still very much interested in said project. Mr. Petrus stated that within a week he hopes to have more detailed information to submit to our office. Window Replacement: Mr. Whalen stated that all the contracting arrangements have been completed with the contractor for the Window Replacement and the delivering sehedule on the windows and the installation remains the same, Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 13, 1972, from Raymonc. Foote, Revenue Agent, Farview State Hospital. - RE: Per Diem Rates. Letter stated that during the month of August said office received notice from the Department of Public Welfare that the per diem rates for all hospitals were increased effective August 1, 1972; and that they were instructed all billings should reflect the new billings immediately. Letter also stated that s ince all billings from s aid office are done on the last day of the month, they showed the in- crease in the August 31st billing for the month of August. Letter further stated that neither said Revenue Agent nor Farview State Hospital sets the per diem r-ates.- All rates are establish- ed by the Department of Public Welfare. 326 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of September 15, 1972,- from Senator Austin J. Murphy concerning proposed previsions to the election laws. Mr. Murphy stated that on August 24, 1972, he voted in favor of a series of bills that would have clarified all of the registration and voting procedures. Regrettably, this bill was defeated in the Senate but will be brought back for an early vote in September. Mr. Murphy assured the Board, of 'his favorable vote at that time. Earth Slide -Contract - Washington County Airport Mr. Whalen informed the Board that he received Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. Is pro- posal on the Washington County Airport in the amount of $24, 150. (Assistant County Solicitor Hormell entered the meeting. ) New Business: Mr. Flynn (Elevator Bids) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the date for the opening of bids for the Elevator Replacement and Related Work for the Washington County Courthouse be ex- tended to Thursday, September 28, 1972; said action based on the recommendation of the archi- t ect, and the vice of the County Solicitor. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Re -Investment (Capital Reserve Account) Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $500, 000 at the Pittsburgh National Bank be re -invested in the -amount of $500, 000 for 90 days. 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 Mr. F. D. Whalen, Administra- tive Assistant to the Washington County Commissioners, be authorized to sign Mr. Keery McAmbley's name on the following accounts: 1. Washington County Public Employment Program (1-188666) 2. Washington County Public Employment Program (1-188842) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones -Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor: Mr. Capano I i MINUTE BOOK 327 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES,'JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS Tax Refund) County Solicitor Capano presented the following Tax Refund to the Board for their consideration and approval. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate tax: 1. RE: James R. Smith, North Strabane Duplicate Payment of 197,2 County Tax Request for refund has been made in re the above -captioned taxpayer because of duplicate payment of 1972 county tax. Please issue check in the amount of $82. 51 to THE UNION NATIONAL BANK OF PITTSBURGH, Bethel Park Office, 4996 Library Road, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Capano read correspondence under date of September 18, 1972, from William C. o Porter - IN RE: Paul Ciaffoni and Emile Lerby Property,. Cross Creek Park. Mr. Porter stated that Robert Ciaffoni, agent for Paul Ciaffoni, has advised Mr. Porter that unless we are willing to pay the interest or detention money they have demanded, they will call off the settlement agreement and proceed with appointment of viewers and hearing in this matter. Mr. Capano: I discussed this matter with Mr. Porter the other day. This will probably necessitate an additional expenditure of $1, 500 to $2, 000, Mr. Porter feels that we ought to accept it rather than go into Court on the matter. Therefore, I recommend that you go on record authorizing this additional expenditure. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing the additional expendi- ture of $1, 500 to $2, 000 in the case of Paul Ciaffoni and Emile Lerby Property as per above. Roll call vote taken: (Resolution) Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting a Resolution whereby the Real Estate Department shall now be a complete, separate, and distinct department, completel'; separated from the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau with the understanding that said books of accounts, payrolls, budgets, etc., be separate at the beginning of the new 1973 Fiscal Year. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.