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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
the Washington County Department of Adult Welfare Services; and the director of Human
Services shall hereafter be known as the Director of Adult Welfare Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
Minute No. 51
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pennsylvania, January 4, 197:3)
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; Solicitor Hormell; Mrs. Helen Miller
of the League of Women Voters; Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA; Reporter Robertson of The
Observer -Reporter; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Mr. Michael
George, Executive Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation; and Mr. 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. 50,, each Commissioner having received a copy.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that Minute No. 50 be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones,informed the Board that he is making arrangements to meet with
the director of the TOPICS program in Washington, D.C. , on Friday to discuss Federal
money that will be available to Washington County for the program.
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Correspondence - Mr. Murphy
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks from the
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which have been deposited.
Bills:
1. ck. #51-630568 in the amount of $2058. 90 for Civil Defense PNA expenses.
2. ck. #49-641478 in the amount of $64161. 41 for Child Welfare Services
Program for period ending December 31, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the following bills be
approved for payment:
1. McDonald Associates:
(General Fund) a. Engineering services for County Airport - $2742. 50
(Capital Reserve) b. Engineering services for Courthouse - $62. 50
(Capital Reserve) c. Engineering services for Chartiers Creek Flood Protection Project -
$8, 500.00 Total ---- $11, 305.00
Bill:
2. Engineered Communications, Inc. - Washington County Sheriff's
Radio System - $4, 151.50=and $417. 00------- Total - $4, 568. 50 -
Capital Reserve Account
3. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare
Food Stamp Program for period ending September 30, 1972 - $13, 965. 11
4. Frank Irey, Jr. - Mingo Creek County Park Sanitation Facilities -
$61, 530. 30 - Commonwealth Conservation Account
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Coroner Farrell Jackson requesting
that the amount of $300. 00 be paid to the William Neal Funeral Home for services rendered
in connection with an unidentified body found in a creek in Canton Township. The amount of
$300. 00 is allowed by legislative law.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the above bill as sub-
mitted by Coroner Jackson in the amount of $300. 00 be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 28, 1972, from
Frank C. Carroll, President, Court Square, Inc, in regard to the rental of the second floor
of the Court Square Arcade Building on Cherry Avenue by the Commissioners as additional
space for the Tax Assessment program. Mr. Carroll stated that there is approximately 4500
to 5000 square feet available and they are prepared to make any reasonable expenditure
necessary to adapt the second floor to the Commissioners' usage. Mr. Carroll requested sonne
expression of intention by the Commissioners before they initiate any notices to the present
tenants.
A brief discussion was held and Solicitor Hormell suggested that the matter be tabled until
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the January 11 meeting at which time Mr. Carroll will present further data on the cost of the
rental to the Commissioners and a proper resolution will be adopted,
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 27, 1972, from Mr.
C.H. McConnell, Deputy Secretary, Engineering and Construction, Department of Environ-
mental Resources in reply to a letter written by Mr. Jones concerning a mine subsidence in
California, Pa. Mr. McConnell stated that it has been determined that, in addition to pro-
tecting lives, the protection of properties and utilities justifies the cost of the project which is
estimated at $175, 000. 00 . Two areas will be flushed: the area in the vicinity of Skyline Drive
and Ellsworth Street and the area around Ellsworth and Spear Streets.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 26, 1972, from
Frank S. Beal, Executive Deputy Secretary for Operations, Department of Public Welfare stat-
ing that recent federal legislation has eliminated Public Assistance Withholding as a mandatory
provision of the Food Stamp Program, This change in the law will substantially reduce the
increased costs which had been anticipated in administering this provision. Mr. Beal also
informed the Commissioners that there has been no change in the status of the Variable Purcha;-;e
provision which is now being tested as stated in past correspondence received from Mr. Beal
in November, 1972.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 26, 1972 from Mrs.
J. Donald McCutche6n, Project FIND Manager, American Red Cross thanking the Commissio-
ners for the Rural Outreach program in Washington County, which, under the leadership of
Miss Ruth Chernay, has done an outstanding service to the elderly citizens of Washington County.
They assisted the Washington County Red Cross Chapter with Project FIND, visiting those
Elderly Citizens living in the rural areas of the County. FIND is the program designed to
locate Elderly citizens who felt they might be eligible for Food Stamps and who needed help in
applying for them. In conclusion Mrs. McCutcheon stated that -,Miss Chernay's staff, with
their special talents and experience, added greatly to the effectivness of their program.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of December 22, 1972, from
George I. Perryman, Regional Administrator, General Services Administration stating that
the United States Post Office at Maiden Street and Brownson Avenue, Washington, Pa. , has
been determined surplus United States Postal Service property and available for disposal
under Section 401(5) of the Postal Reorganization Act (84 Stat. 723). Disposal of this property
may be made to a public agency or eligible institution only upon full payment of estimated fair
market value as required by the United States Postal Service. Mr. Perryman stated that if
any public agency or eligible institution deisres to negotiate for the purchase of this property,
written notice must be furnished to the General Services Administration, Region 3, 7th and D
Streets, SW.., Washington, D.C. 20407, before 4:45 p.m., local time, January 9, 1973.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 3, 1973 from John
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D. Anthony, Executive Director, Washington County Planning Commission submitting his
resignation to be effective January 5, 1973.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 3, 1973 from Gretchen
Anthony, Design Planner for the Washington County Planning Commission submitting her re-
signation to be effective January 5, 1973.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that in conjunction with the
above resignation of John Anthony, Mr. William B. Sember be appointed temporary director
of the Washington County Planning Commission until the Washington County Planning Commiss-
ion Policy Committee has its January meeting with the full board to determine future policies
and to make additional recommendations to the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
Also included in this motion is that the resignations of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony be accepted by
the Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen: Liquid Fuels
Mr. Whalen reported that in the last week of December, the County received
their 2nd allocation of Liquid Fuels funds from the commonwealth in the amount of $273, 190. 34.
In connection with the Liquid Fuel accounts, that as of January 2, 1973, the total amount of
money encumbered by County Aid Applications registered with the Department of Transportaticn
amount to $321, 950. 81 and accordingly, the short term investments in this account have been
increased by $125, 000. 00 making a. total of $325, 000. 00 which is set aside to secure the
encumbrances against this account. That has already been taken care of and the money is
definitely in short term investments to secure all of these encumbrances.
Charleroi-Monessen Bridge Approaches:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the amount of $30, 000.00
from the Liquid Fuel monies be allocated to North Charleroi Borough for the purpose of
widening the approaches to the Charleroi -Mones sen Bridge and that proper application be
made to the State. Mr. Flynn: $355, 000. 00 will be committed as of today.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn: Now gentlemen, if I may, when we encumber money, that money is supposed to
be set aside. I would like to recommend that the money be set aside in Escrow Account to
be invested.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the above suggestion
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as made by Chairman Flynn to set aside the encumbered money in question in an Escrow
Account to be invested.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn: Now on the investments, Mr. Whalen, on your investments so far as Liquid
Fuels, what is our total investments now?
Mr. Whalen: $325, 000. 00. I would suggest now to do this you authorize the opening of
an Escrow Account, I think it would be in order to open that account with the sum of
$30, 000. 00. Then as soon as the CAA comes back approved, well then that money would be in
that Escrow Account at that time and then when it comes back and one of these other invest-
ments matures and it could be taken into that but the money would be set aside immediately
into the Escrow Account. I think that would be the basis of opening this new Account would
be to immediately transfer that sum of money to the Escrow and that would make it active
right away. I believe further too that as time goes on and these projects are completed that
payment to these municipalities acutally should be made out of the Escrow Account because
thats where it is. We'd have to have some more checks printed up as Liquid Fuels Escrow
Account but these should all be paid out of the Escrow Account.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the opening of an Escrow
Account with the sum of $30, 000. 00 be approved as per the above suggestion of Administrative
Assistant Whalen.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones- Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of January 3, 1973 directed to
Mr. Arnold Miller, President, United Mine Workers of America from Chairman Flynn in
regard to the move of the Executive Offices of the United Mine Workers of America from
Washington, D.C. to a new location better centered to serve their membership. Mr. Flynn
requested that Mr. Miller consider Washington County as the new location as it is the focal
center of the Interstate Highway System of I-70 and I-79, has an Airport which is being
further expanded and developed and is only 45 minutes away from Greater Pittsburgh Inter-
national Airport. In conclusion, Mr. Flynn requested the opportunity to meet with Mr. Miller
and fully explore the possibilities Washington County can offer.
Tax Anticipation Loans:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that a Resolution be passed
authorizing the borrowing of $750, 000.00 of Tax Anticipation Loans on a take down basis.
Said money is to be borrowed from the Pittsburgh National Bank.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Also included in the above motion is_ that Solicitor Hormell be authorized to prepare the
necessary papers as required by the Bank in connection with the borrowing)
New Business: Mr. Flynn:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the following 13 holidays
for 1973 be approved;
New Year's Day Monday - January 1, 1973
Lincoln's Birthday Monday - February 12, 1973
Washington's Birthday Monday - February 19, 1973
Good Friday Friday - April, 20, 1973
Memorial Day Monday -May 28, 1973
Flag Day Thursday - June 14, 1-973
Independence Day Wednesday - July 4, 1973
Labor Day Monday - September 3, 1973
Columbus Day Monday - October 8, 1973
Veteran's Day Monday - October 22, 1973
Election Day Tuesday - November 6, 1973
Thanksgiving Day Thursday - November 22, 1973
Christmas Day Tuesday - December 25, 1973
Also included in this motion is that 1 1 /4 sick days per month with the right to accumulate ,
45 sick days per year and 1 vacation day per month worked (12 per year) be approved for
each County employee.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Paluso read correspondence sent to Mrs. Irene Funk- of Washington, Pa.
from the Board of Commissioners thanking her for the new American flag which she gave to
the Commissioners to be flown over the Courthouse.
Mr. Flynn informed everyone present that as of Wednesday, January 3, 1973
it was necessary to notify 12 employees in the Tax Assessment Office that their employment
would be terminated with the County. Mr. Flynn stated that it was not an overnight decision
and was not done with any malice in mind but was necessary due to the modernization of
the Tax Assessment operation system. Mr. Flynn stated that after a careful study and
survey it was found that much of the work was repetitous and the 12 positions had to be
deleted entirely.
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Solicitor: Mr. Hormell
Solicitor Hormell presented various Tax Refunds to the Board for their con-
sideration and approval:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Tax Assessment Office
be authorized to prepare the following Tax Refunds due to either duplication or over -payment
of real estate tax:
1. Parker, Mrs. George E.
19120 Rhodes Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20760
District: Peters Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1144-0546
District Number: 540 --- Section Number: 10--- Parcel Number: 368
Amount: $129.19
2, Anthony Andy
c/o 2833 W. Chestnut St., Washington, Pa. 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward ---Deed Book Reference: 1233-0042
District Number: 770---Section Number: 37--- Parcel Number: 27
Amount: $76.09
3, Turner, Donald P.
Veterans Administration, Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Ave., Pgh. Pa,
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward ---Deed Book Reference: 1145-0463
District Number: 110---Section Number: 20 --- Parcel Number:28
Amount: $44.45
4. Shoup, Robert E. & Donna L. , R. D. 1, Bulger, Pa. 15019
District: Robinson Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1344-0580
District Number: 550---Section Number: 3---Parcel Number: 126-2
Amount: $5, 13
5. Nagode, Frank & Frances
Box 398, Midway, Pa. 15060
District: Robinson ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 550--- Section Number: 12--- Parcel Number: 30
Amount: $152, 79
6, Caeser Prado
R.D. 2, Burgettstown, Pa. 15021
District: Burgettstown--- Deed Book Reference: 1315-770
District Number 070 --- Section Number: 7---Parcel Number: 9
Amount: $60.96
7. William & Arthur Aloe (Mac Coal Company)
c/o Att'y. Paul P. Posa, Washington Trust Building, Washington, Pa,
District: Robinson Township ---Deed Book Reference, 1170-693
District Number: 550---Section Number: none ---Parcel Number: none
Amount: $383. 14
8. Choate, Glen J. & Gloria J.
P.O. Box 317A, Eighty Four, Pa. 15330
District: Nottingham ---Deed Book Reference: 1306-0591
District Number: 530---Section Number: 010---Parcel Number: 31-1
Amount: $1.45
9. Wood, Robert G. & Joann
343 Stonebrook Drive, McMurray, Pa. 15317
District: Peters Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1341-0454
District Number: 540 --- Section Number: 7---Parcel Number: 339-101
Amount: $12.82
10. McPeake, James C. Jr. & Madelyn M.
District: North Strabane. Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1330-0499
District Number: 520--- Section Number: 1---Parcel Number: 160-1-113
Amount: $8.63
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11. Porada, John & Carol
184 Lakeview Drive, Oakdale, Pa. 15071
District: Smith Township ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 57 --- Section Number: 16---Parcel Number: 210
Amount: $18.98
12. Lettrich, Joseph Jr. & Paul
1300 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Charleroi ---Deed Book Reference: 1311-0923
District Number: 160 --- Section Number: 22--- Parcel Number: 6
Amount: $69.00
13. Cumer, Bruno B.
R.D. 3, Box 289, McDonald, Pa. 15057
District: Mt. Pleasant ---Deed Book Reference: 1329-0334
District Number: 460 --- Section Number: 11---Parcel Number: 8-2
Amount: $4.27
14. Commercial Bank & Trust Company, for William J. & Audry Thompson
801-811 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
District: North Strabane Township ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 520 --- Section Number: 37--Parcel Number: 125
Amount: $2.74
15. Thompson, Wm. J. & Audrey J.
R. D. 2, Box 457, Washington, Pa. 15301
District: South Strabane Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1313-1036
District Number: 600--- Section Number: 7. ;--Parcel Number: 66
Amount: $23.08
16. Kelso, Wallace W.
R.D. 4, McDonald, Pa. 15057
District: Cecil Township ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 140 --- Section Number: 2�---Parcel Number: 26 and 58
Amount: $54.63
17. George Gregorakis
804 Short Street, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317
District: Canonsburg 1st Ward ---Deed Book Reference: 1340-0926
District Number: 9---Section Number: 28--- Parcel Number: 74
Amount: $6.67
18. Pellegrini, Donald N. & Bernice A.
694 Maple Drive, Monongahela, Pa. 15063
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward ---Deed Book Reference: 1335-0849
District Number: 420 --- Section Number: 24--- Parcel Number: 12-2
Amount: $4.27
19. Composite Metal Products, Inc,
235 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10000
District: North Strabane Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1331-0464
District Number: 520--- Section Number: 6,---Parcel Number: 31-1-1
Amount: $84. 64
20. Anthou, Sam
112 Norris Drive, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317
District: Canonsburg 1st Ward Annex ---Deed Book Reference: 1294-087f
District Number: 095 --- Section Number: 15---Parcel Number: 155 & 15 i
Amount: $.51
21. Sam E. & Maria Anthou
112 Norris Drive, Canonsburg, Pa. 15317
District: Canonsburg 1st Ward ---Deed Book Reference: 1293-1080
District Number: 090 --- Section Number: 32--- Parcel Number: 25
Amount: $3. 78
22. Charles A. & Anna Maroon
703 Main Street, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912
District: Donegal Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1315-0705
District Number: 230--- Section Number: 1---Parcel Number: 46
Amount: $345.76
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23. Walker, Donald D. & Linda
15 Northwood Manor, Yorkhaven, Pa. 17370
District: Union Township ---Deed Book Reference: ----
District Number: 640 --- Section Number: 2---Parcel Number: 282-6
Amount: $24. 11
24. Thompson, Harry L.
3090 E. Maiden Street, Washington, Pa, 15301
District: Amwell Township ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 020 --- Section Number: 2---Parcel Number: 13
Amount: $6.75
25. Cook, Willis W. & Eleanor
40 Oakhill Drive, Washington, Pa. 15301
District: South Strabane Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1342-1168
District Number: 600 --- Section Number: 6---Parcel Number: 69-4
Amount: $11.54
26. Sloane, William (new owner)
Box 5, Claysville, Pa. 15323
District: East Finley Township ---Deed Book Reference: none
District Number: 270--- Section Number: 9---Parcel Number: 12
Amount: $38. 73
27. Sunny Hills Real Estate (Miller, James R. & Fern L. )
105 South Main Street, Washington, Pa. 15301
District: South Strabane ---Deed Book Reference: 1074-0535
District Number: 600 --- Section Number: 3---Parcel Number:272-1
Amount: $73. 62
28. Fedor, Margaret Mrs.
639 E. McMurray Road, McMurray, Pa. 15317
District: Peters Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1248-410
District Number: 540---Section Number: 7---Parcel Number: 308
Amount: $118.01
29. Neil, Robert M. & Eva F.
803 Jane Ave., Speers Hill, Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Speers=--Deed Book Reference: none/
District Number: 610 --- Section Number: 21 --- Parcel Number: 7
Amount: $74.38
30. Spears, Seymour M.
532 S. Market St., Shamokin, Pa. 17872
District: South Strabane ---Deed Book Reference: 1244-0374
District Number: 600 --- Section Number: 7---Parcel Number: 6-15
Amount: $61. 65
31. Commercial Bank & Trust Company (for Coptis, George E., new owner)
S. Main Street, Washington, Pa. 15301
District: West Finley Township ---Deed Book Reference: 1323-0098
District Number: 680 --- Section Number: 018 --- Parcel Number: 18
Amount: $61.22
32. McQuillan, Mona & James - paid by The Union Nat'l. Bank of Pgh.
McDonald Office, McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057
District: Midway ---Deed Book Reference: ----
District Number: 410 --- Section Number: 3---Parcel Number: 7
Amount: $26.08
33. Tucker, Charles J. & Jeanne A.
R.D. 1, Charleroi, Pa. 15022
District: Carroll ---Deed Book Reference: 1266-0017
District Number: 13--- Section Number: 11 --- Parcel Number: 111-1-9
Amount: $9.40
The above tax refunds have been approved by G. H. Fetherlin, Chief Assessor and Chief Clerk
Murphy.
Roll call vote taken: