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MINUTE BOOK 457
BOARD OF -COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Resolution express the County's intention to do so. Said Resolution is passed so that the owner
will give notice to the present tenants of the second floor to vacate promptly so that various
repairs and improvements can be made for the County's occupancy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, adopting the above Resolution as
recommended by Solicitor Hormell.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Appointment of Assistant County Solicitor)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Flynn, appointing David L. Gilmore, Esquire,
as the Assistant County Solicitor for the County of Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk administered the Oath of Office- to Mr. Gilmore.
Meeting adjourned,
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
, 1973
CHIEF CLERK
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Minute No. 53
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., January 25, 1973
The Board of County Commissioners. met in regular session with the following member s
being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso and Flynn. Also present being.: Administrative
Assistant Whalen; Solicitor Hormell; Assistant Solicitor Gilmore; Mrs. Helen Miller of the
League of Women Voters; Mr. Les Taft; Mr. Richard Bednarski; Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA;
Mr. Earl Bugaile of WKEG; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company;, Reporter
Budinger of the Observer -Reporter.
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.
53, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that Minute No. 53 be. approved, as
read.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NOTE: All those present stood in silent prayer in respect for the late President Lyndon
B. Johnson.
Special Order of Business:
Proclamation - 1973 Year of Poland's Kopernik
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso proclaiming February 19, 1973
as Kopernik Day and the year 1973 as Kopernik Year in honor of Mikolaj Kopernik, better knov-n
by his Latin name, Copernicus, the founder of Modern Astronomy, February 19, 1973 being
the 500th anniversary of his birth.
(Mr. Eric Bugaile of WESA entered the meeting)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Outstanding Farmer Award:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving a Certificate of Merit
and Achievement to be presented to E. Richard Bednarski in farming and breeding of Holstein
Cattle and including the following: 1. Winnter of the Holstein Grand Champion Ribbon; 2.
Highest herd average in milk production; 3. Farm management and crop program. Said
certificate being awarded in conjunction with the Polish Heritage Club.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Messrs. Taft & B6dna.rski left the meeting)
(Regular Order of Business - Old Business) Mr, Jones
Mr. Jones read a release received from the Department of Environmental Re-
sources stating that sealed bids for the preparation of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Air
Monitoring System site in Washington County will be received on, Tuesday, January 30, 1973.
The site, which will be located in Charleroi, is one of the 17 locations throughout the Common -
wealth on which remote air monitoring units will be based., These will be operated by the
Department's Bureau of Air Quality and Noise Control as part of a state-wide air monitoring
system. Charleroi is the fourth site selected for this purpose with Harrisburg being first,
Allentown second and a project underway in Chester.
Correspondence: Mr, Whalen
Mr. Whalen informed the Board of the receipt of the following checks:
1. Ck. 143-1161605 in the amount of $36, 125.00 for Mingo Creek
Park Expansion (advance payment) from the Dept. of Community Affairs.
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BOARD OF_COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
2. Ck. #2546 from Action Computer Products, Inc, in the amount of
$400. 00 in order that a Color T. V. maybe purchased for the
Women's Home (Gift)
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bills:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving payment of the following;
1. $6,.415, 32 (budget request) - Washington County O. E. D. P. and
Washington County Public Employment Program.
2, $8, 392. 00 - Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission.
. (budget request)
3, $1000. 00 - Donald E. York; MAI - appraisal of Washington Trust
Buildings, Inc.
4. $61. 00 - William C. Porter, Attorney at Law - Robert H. Muir et ux
property - Mingo Creek Park
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date of January 19, 1973 from Governor
Milton J. Shapp in regard to a shortage of heating and industrial energy. Governor Shapp
stated that he has issued an Executive Directive for all State departments and agencies order-
ing cutbacks in energy usage in all State facilities and is hoping that the Commissioners will
take similar steps in their municipal buildings and in the use of municipal facilities and
equipment. In conclusion, Governor Shapp stated that if we act promptly, we can forestall
a possible energy shortage and prevent this from becoming a serious problem in the remain-
ing winter months.
Mr. Whalen read correspondence under date ,of January 17, 1973 in regard to the
U. S. Post Office Building in Charleroi from George I. Perryman, Regional Administrator of
the. General Services Administration. Correspondence stated that due to the late notice sent
to the Commissioners notifying them to inform the Administration of their interest in the
abovementioned property., the time is hereby being extended until February 16, 1973.
Mr. Whalen read the following statement in reference to a proposed program for
the aging and the handicapped children prepared by the Mon Valley Health and Welfare
Council, Inc. :
The Majority Commissioners of Washington County, in conjunction with Mr. .
Anthony Luppino, Director of Program Planning and Coordination of the Mon Valley United
Health Services, Inc., have briefly reviewed the subsystem proposal forthe aging and also
the handicapped children, prepared by the Mon Valley Health and Welfare Council, Inc. As
noted in their narrative; we are acutely aware of the problems related to long term care and
would be most interested as to whether the subststem's approach would prove effective in
decreasing the need for institutionalization. It is our understanding that monies are available
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
to conduct a pilot program of this nature and, therefore, we endorse and support the concept
of such a program as explained to us by Mr, Luppino -in his representative capacity. The
above was signed by Commissioners Flynn and Jones,
Authorization to Advertise:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that the Washington County
Commissioners be authorized to advertise for bids for (1) Flags and Markers. for Veterans'
Graves and (2) new vehicles in accordance with the provisions contained in the 1973 budget.
flags and markers a
Said /bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11:00 a. m. , Prevailing
Time, Thursday, February 15,1973, and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the
County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of Chief Assessor:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the appointment of
Merico S. Lignelli as Chief Assessor for Washington County replacing G. H. Fetherlin. Said
appointment to be effective January 22, 1973 and based on the recommendation of Chairman
Flynn.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment - MH/MR Board:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving the appointment of
Dr. Guy Frisk to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Louis Farkos on the Washington -Greene
County Mental, Health/Mental Retardation Board with said term expiring in January, 1974.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso .- Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed everyone present that the Courthouse will close at 12:00 noon in honor
of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson and will resume normal activities on Friday, January
26, .19773 at 9:00 a.m.
Solicitor: Mr. Hormell
Unfair Labor Practice Charge:
Solicitor Hormell informed the Board of an Acknowledgment and Notice of Filing
from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board under date of January 19, 1973 of an unfair
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labor practice charge by the Service Employees International Union, Local 585 which was
filed on January 17, 1973. The Specification of Charges includes the following:
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BOARD OFF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
1. The discharging of 32 employees of the Washington County
Bridge Department on or about December 1, 1972.
2, The discharging of 12 clerks of the Washington County Tax
Assessment Office for their Union Activities.
3. Failure of the Employer on and about January 9, 1973 'to meet
and bargain with the Union and its employees regarding the
discharges of its employees as specified.
Mr. Hormell stated that at this particular time, he has no comment to make on the County's
legal position in the matter but only wanted to make the Commissioners and the public aware
of the developments in the matter,
(Tax Claim Resolutions)
Solicitor Hormell presented various Resolutions submitted by the Washington
County Tax Claim Bureau to the Board for their approval:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 335 for
property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 22, 194),
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 814 Gordon Land Co. Plan and assessed in 1972 as
Lot 848 (12-11-847), situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and
formerly assessed in the name of Nancy Hench, be approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be
accepted from TRINITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of taxing districts involved: Trinity Area School District - November 16, 1972,
and Canton Township Supervisors - January 15, 1973.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 336 for
property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on June 11, 192a,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lots 172 and 173, Maple Hill Plan, siutate in Canton
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Stanley
Xesneck, be approved; and that the sum of $15. 00 be accepted from HENRY H. HOOD;
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved:
Trinity Area School District - December 12, 1972, and Canton Township Supervisors -
November 27, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 337 for
property situate in Long Branch, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on April 25, 1940,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as 120 acres coal underlying Mrs. Shider's property,
situate in Long Branch, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name
of Richard Hawthorne, be approved; and that the sum of $2400. 00 be accepted from ALVIN L.
& EDYTHA HESS; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
districts involved: California Area School District - November 9, 1972, and Long Branch
Borough Council - December 8, 1972,
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 838 for
property situate in Midway Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on March 24,
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
1942, Treasurer's Sale, being described as House & Lot (House removed), Montgomery
Street, adjacent L. Rocher, situate in Midway Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania
and formerly assessed in the name of Richard Tigner Est., be approved; and that the sum of
$50. 00 be accepted from CHARLES T. RUDY; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
the consent of taxing districts involved: Fort Cherry Joint School District - December 14, 1972,
and Midway Borough Council - November 8, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 339 for
property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on TTS 1922
TTS 1928, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 102, Potts Plan, situate in Smith
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Michael
Herds, be approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be accepted from GARY SABATASSE;
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved:
Burgettstown Area School District - January 17, 1973, and Smith Township Supervisors -
November 8, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 340 for
property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on TTS 1926,
Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 53, Riddle Plan, situate in Smith Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Martin Marinch, be
approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be accepted from ROY E. & LINDA J. LOUNDER;
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved;
Burgettstown Area School District - January 17, 1973, and Smith Township Supervisors -
December 21, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 341 for
property situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on January 24,
1940, April 26, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Lot 54, Riddle Plan, situate in
Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of
I. F. Stone a/k/a Ike Stone, be approved; and that the sum of $50. 00 be accepted from ROY
E. & LINDA J. LOUNDER; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of
taxing districts involved: Burgettstown Area School District - January 17, 1973, and Smith
Township Supervisors - December 21, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 342 for
property situate in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on TTS 1928,
Jan. 24, 1940, April 26, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as 158 Ac. Coal, Under-
lying R. C. Coulter Farm, situate in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
and formerly assessed in the name of G. McCormick, be approved; and that the sum of
$3600.00 be accepted from CHARLES R. METZ; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
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receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Canon -McMillen School District - March
13, 1968, and North Strabane Supervisors - October 25, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 345 for
property situate in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September
DB 1208-131, (12-11-618), situate in Canton Canton Township, Washington County,
Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Millie Young & Beatrice Patterson, be
approved; and that the sum of $363. 56 be accepted from MOLLIE YOUNG & BEATRICE
PATTERSON; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts
involved: Trinity Area School District = November 16, 1972, and Canton Township Supervisgr;;-
January 15, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 346
for property situate in Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on September
14, 1970, Tax Claim Bureau Sale,, being described as Lots 32 & 33, DB 1176-556, (64-4-92-2 )
situate in Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the
name of James & Louise McDonald, (PO) Samuel L. and Agnes L. Longnecker, be approved;
and that the sum of $186. 67 be accepted from SAMUEL L. & AGNES L. LONGNECKER;
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved:
Ringgold School District - December 20, 1972, and Union Township Supervisors - December
8, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso that RESOLUTION NO. 347 for
property situate in Washington 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
September 13, 1973, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 sty asp fr hse. Lot 15,
DB 1156-440, (76-19-1) situate in Washington 6th Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania and
formerly assessed in the name of Sadie Garnett, be approved; and that the sum of $530. 99
be accepted from SADIE GARNETT: Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the con-
sent of taxing districts involved: Washington School District - December 11, 1972, and
Washington City Council - November 17, 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Memorandum of Agreement)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso approving a Memorandum of
Agreement between Washington County and the Weirton Construction Company in regard to
Sites PA 479 and PA 482, Harmon Creek Watershed, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Said
agreement is to continue in force for the life time of said Sites 479 and 482 and assigns the
county's right, title, interest, and privileges arising out of its said status as "sponsoring"
local organization" of and for said Sites PA 479 and PA 482 over to Weirton Construction
or
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, FRANK JONES, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Company with the County having the right to rescind such assignment in the event Weirton
Construction Company's performance of its duties and obligations shall not be acceptable
to and approved by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agricultu-e.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA informed the Commissioners that groundbreaking
cermonies would be held at the location of the beginning phase of the Mon Valley Expressway
on January 31, 1973. Mr. Merdian stated that Governor Shapp' and Lieutenant Governor
Kline would be there and hoped that the Commissioners would also be in attendance.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. ,Paluso•that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
, 1973
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
(omitted from Minute No. 53, dated January 25, 1973)
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 343
for property situate in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
April 29, 1940, Treasurer's Sale, being described as Freeport Coal with mining rights under
142 acres, adj, lands of C. K. Lusk, G. V. Kerns, situate in Somerset Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of John A. Flack, be approved;
and that the sum of $1420. 00 be accepted from DAVIS G. YOHE; Washington County Tax
Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing districts involved: Bentworth School District -
January 18, 1972, and Somerset Township Supervisors - December 26, 1972.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that RESOLUTION NO. 344
for property situate in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, sold on
September 12, 1966, Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 1 sty fr hse, 2 acres surf,
DB 1152-201, situate in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania and
formerly assessed in the name of Floyd R. & Eugene Burkett (PO) Chartiers Savings & Loan
Association; be approved; and that the sum of $147.98 be accepted from CHARTIERS SAVINGS
& LOAN ASSOCIATION; Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving the consent of taxing
districts involved: Canon -McMillen School District - March 13, 1968, and North Strabane
Supervisors - October 25, 1972.
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