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MINUTE BOOK 15
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
NO. 104 Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa. , January 22, 1970
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
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members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Absent being: Commissioner
Mazza. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Solicitor Capano; Controller Elish;
Deputy Controller Whalen; Public Information Officer Huber; Mr. Stanley Whitehill,
Executive Director of Southwestern Pennsylvania Easter Seals for Crippled Children and
Adults Program; Reporter Crouse of the Observer-Reporter; Reporter Coleman of the
Brownsville Telegraph.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Absent; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions
to Minute No. 103, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 103 be
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approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes•' Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Special Order of Business:
Mr. Flynn: We are honored to have Mr. Stanley Whitehill, Executive Director of the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Easter Seals for Crippled Children and Adults, with us today to
make his presentation.
Mr. Whitehill thenproceeded to show slides and discussed the progress of the program
for the crippled children and adults. Mr. Whitehill stated that all the slides shown were
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available for public showing.
Mr. Flynn: We would like to thank you, Mr. jWhitehill, for this IV resentation. It was
very enlightening to us and has made us very knowledgable as to what is being done. in this
program.
Mr. Whitehill left meeting.
Old Business: None
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk presented a bill, prepared by Joseph F. Bontempo & Associates for
payment to the Contractor, Mc A nallen Br.-others, Inc. , in the amount of $22, 327. 20. This is
in payment for the Project: Washington County Juvenile Detention Ho m e - Service Order No.
8930-3-BRB - Estimate #3, Contract No. 1--General. It is recommended that the Contractor
McAnallen Brothers, Inc. , be paid this amount.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that $22, 327. 20 be
approved as payment to McAnallen Brothers, Inc., for the Project: Washington County
Juvenile Detention Home - Service Order No. 8930-3-BRB - Estimate #3, Contract No.
1--General.
! Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Mdtion carried unanimously.
Advertisement for Bids:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn; that the County Controller
be authorized to advertise for bids in two newspapers, for aBurster for the Data Processing
Department. Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller, Courthouse,
Washington, Pennsylvania, until 11:00 a, m. EST, Thursdays February 5, 1970, and opened
immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Metro Petrosky, Jr. , Director of
Human Services, stating that during the budget hearings it was decided the position of
Director of the Washington County Institution District was to be abolished, effective Februar
5, 1970. This is to put the Director in a position for retirement with the abolition of the
office. Mr. Petrosky, respectfully requested that this action be.taken.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the position of
Director of Washington County Institution District be abolished, effective February 5, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. `
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointments:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, on the recommendation of
Edithmarion Stephanian, Secretary of the Child Welfare Board, that Mr. Sanford Finder
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and Mr. Chris Vlachos, be appointed to the Child Welfare Advisory Board, fora period of
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3 years. Effective January 1, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, appointing Mr. Tom
E. Cox to the Board for the Assessment and Revision of Taxes, effective January 26, 1970,
replacing Mr. Clyde G. Tempest, who resigned.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn ; Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, appointing Mr. Louis
E. Waller as Washington County's Member of SPRPC, succeeding Mr. August Engelhardt,
whose term expired December 31, 1969. This appointment is effective January for a 3-year
term.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, appointing Mr. Chris
Vlachos, Esq. , as Assistant Public Defender, effective January 19, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re-Appropriation to 1969 General Fund Budget:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following
account transfers be made a part of the minutes.
Account Debit Credit
103 6, 000. 00
104 6, 000. 00
105 1, 100. 00
109 1., 100. 00
201 12, 775, 00
208 12, 775. 00
305 24, 000. 00
206 24 000. 00
126 ____9_, 000._00__-206 9, 000. 00
125 1., 200. 00
127 400. 00
209 800. 00
322 10, 900. 00
323 10, 1.00. 00
324 100. 00
326 700. 00
328 2, 700. 00
601 2, 700. 00
105 22, 800. 00
331 100. 00
401 500. 00
603 15, 500. 00
609 6, 700. 00
611 50. 00
613 50. 00
126 5, 100. 00
622 5, 100. 00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
` MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
120 4, 250. 00
1103 4, 250. 00
619 1, 500. 00
701 1, 500. 00
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman read correspondence from the State Association of Commissioner
informing the local Board that because of current legislation, the county's responsibility
for financial maintenance of the County School offices ceases July t,
This circumstance developed when the bill abolishing county school
offices became law, but a companion bill which will establish the new intermediate school
districts became bogged down in conference between the two Houses and still has not
become law.
Solicitor :
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, raising the minimum base
pay for local election board officials as follows:
Judge of Elections from $12. 00 to $16. 00
Minority Inspector from $12. 00 to $16. 00
Majority Inspector from $12. 00 to $16. 00
Clerk from $12. 00 to $16. 00
Remarks: This is in accordance with the recently enacted legislation - -Volume 28
Section 2682, dated October 29, 1969,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes;
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, raising the minimum
base pay for constables at the polling places from $10. 00 to $15. 00.
Remarks: This is in accordance with the rcently enacted legislation - Vi-flume 28
Section 2682, dated October 28, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
I Mr. Jack Merdian of WJPA Radio enters meeting.
Solicitor Capano presented a Right of Way between the Columbia Gas of
Pennsylvania, Inc. , and the County of Washington, for a tract of land situate in Chartiers
Township to the Board for approval. This easement will give the Columbia Gas of
Pennsylvania, Inc. , permission to construct a 4-inch pipeline, 335 feet, leading to a
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
connection that is already installed to the Juvenile Detention Home.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the Chairman
of the Board to execute said right of way between Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. , and
the County of Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Loan
Solicitor Capano opened and read the following quotes from the local
institutions.
PITTSBURGH NATIONAL BANK - Interest rate of four and two hundred
sixteen one thousandths.p"cent 4. 216%)
per annum for the temporary tax anticipation
borrowings of $1, 000, 009. 40
MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST_COMPANY - an amount not to exceed
at an interest rate of 4. 318%
per annum. All borrowings under this line
as set forth in a resolution of the current year
of the Commissioners, shall mature on or
before December 31 , 1970 and shall be made
at the Washington Office. Fach borrowing shall
be evidenced by a promisorry note of the County
in a form approved by the Bank, secured by
pledge of anticipated current revenue.
Moved by M Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are exhausted, and funds
are needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County, and pay all lawful
expenses until monies are available from 1970 tax levies; and
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WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted Thursday, January 15, 1970,
the County Commissioners authorized the County Solicitor to solicit quotes from the local?
Banks for interest rates on a Million Dollar Loan, to be borrowed on a take-down or
installment basis of $250, 000. 00 each and also authorized the County Solicitor to prepare
the necessary legal papers to obtain such loan; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh National Bank was the successful bidder
with a quote of interest at the rate of 4. 2160/o per annum.
THEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED, That the Board of County Commissioners
be authorized to borrow from Pittsburgh National Bank, at any time and from time to time
prior to August 1, 1970, an amount oi, amounts not exceeding the Aggregate amount of
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MINUTE B o O K
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
One Million ($t, 000, 000, 00) Dollars in anticipation of taxes to be collected for the
current fiscal year, the loan (s) to be evidenced by the certificate (s) of indebtedness of the
County in form acceptable to the Banks, payable on or before December 31, 1970, with
interest from the date (s) thereof at a rate of 4. 216% per annum payable at quarter-annual
intervals, said loans and interest to be repaid from the first monies available from taxes
in anticipation of which such temporary loans and interest were made, which taxes are her by
appropriated for that purpose, and that the Budget of the County for the current fiscal year
and the taxes levied shall include and be sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two
(2) of the Commissioners be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the
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name of the County Commissioners and the County the certificate (s) of indebtedness which
shall constitute the general obligation (s) of the County, and that the Chief Clerk of the Cou ity
Commissioners be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to attest such certificate (s)
of indebtedness and affix the County Seal thereto, and further that the execution
and delivery of a certificate of inde.btedness so executed and attested shall be sufficient
evidence of the necessity for the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof.
j IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the hand
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and affixed the seal of the County this 22nd day of January, 1970.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: J. V. Murphy /s/
CHIEF CLERK
Michael R. Flynn /s/
Michael R. Flynn
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f John P. Bevec /s/
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John P. Bevec
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Chief Clerk be
authorized to borrow from the Pittsburgh National Bank, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty
($250, 000. 00) as part of the authorized aggregate amount adopted in the Resolution of
January 22, 1970, at the rate specified.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness, in accordance
with the above action.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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January 22, 1970
CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
$250, 000. 00 January 22, 1970
The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promises
to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order,' at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Wash-
ington, Pennsylvania, Two hundred fifty thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before
becember 31, 1970, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from
time to time outstanding at the rate of 4. 216% per annum, interest payments to be made
on the first day of each calendar quarter throughout the year.
Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in whole or
in part at any time and from time to time without penalty.
This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipation of
taxes to be collected for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the
first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year.
This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the
authorization contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the
County of Washington at a meeting held on January 22, 1970, which resolution is in full
force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation to
be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed
and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 22nd day of January, 1970.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Michael_R. Flynn _ _ /s/
Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner
ATTEST: John P. Bevec /s/
John P. Bevec, Commissioner
J. V. Murphy /s/
Chief Clerk John Mazza
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Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: Being that the taxes are being advanced, we may not borrow the full
One Million ($1, 000, 000. 00) Dollars.
Meeting recessed.
Meeting reconvened at 11:00 a. m. , with the following being present:
Commissioners Bevec and Flynn; Chief Clerk Murphy, Solicitor Capano; Assistant
Solicitor Porter; Controller Elish; Deputy Controller Whalen; Purchasing Agent Pagac;
Public Information Officer Huber; Reporter Crouse from the Observer-Reporter; and
Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Invoice # 53604,
dated January 20, 1970, in the amount of $471. 35, as submitted by Joseph F. Bontempo
and Associates, be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Opening Bids for Furnishing and Delivering of Office Equipment and Supplies for the
District Magistrates
The following bidders entered meeting:
Gordon Small Gordon Office Fquipment
Paul Hickson Paul B. Hickson Office Supplies
Mr. McCullough Sutton Stationary Store
Mr. Flchak Courier & Digest
]fir. Braun Modern Business Machines Su ply, Inc
Bids submitted and read by Deputy Controller Whalen, said bids being
properly advertised and submitted,as follows:
7 Bids Received
1 / Cohen Oil Co. UNIT - Contract #1 - $16. 00, Contract #2, $47. 00, Contract #3 - $30. 00
Contract #4 - $149. 00, Contract #5 - $65.00, Contract #7 - $74. 00,
Contract #8 - $149. 00, Contract #9 - $169. 00.
TOTAL - Contract #1 - $2240. 00, Contract #2 - $658. 00, Contract #3-
$420. 00, Contract #4 - $2086. 00, Contract #5 - $910. 00, Contract #7-
$1036. 00, Contract #8 - $2086. 00, Contract #9 - $2366. 00.
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Certified Check - $1180. 20
2/ Sutton Stationary UNIT- Contract #1 - $23. 91, Contract #2 -$46. 67, Contract #3 - $30. 12,
Store Contract #4 - $104. 60, Contract #5 -$64. 00, Contract #6 -$48. 16,
Contract #7 - $70. 67, Contract #8 - $151. 59, Contract #9 - $151. 45,
Contract #10 - $4. 20, Contract #11 - $28. 12.
TOTAL - Contract #1 - $3347. 40, Contract #2 - $653. 38, Contract #3 -
$421. 68, Contract #4 - $1464. 40, Contract #5 - $896. 00, Contract #6-
tz, " $674. 24, Contract #7- $989. 38, Contract #8 - $2122. 26, Contract #9-
$2120. 30, Contract 410 - $117. 60, Contract #11 - $393. 68.
E Bid Bond-$1500. 00
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3/ Pitts. UNIT - Contract #1, $23. 97, Contract #2 - $49. 97, Contact #3 - $33. 97,
Office Furn. Contract #4 - $96, 97, Cont-raft #5 - $67,. 97, Contract #6 - $49. 97,
& Equip. Contract #7 - $71. 97, Contract #8 - $158. 97, Contract #9 - $139. 97,
E Contract #10 - $4. 97, Contract #11 - $24, 97.
TOTAL - Contract #1 - $3355. 80, Contract #2 - $699. 58, Contract #3 -
$475. 583 Contract #4 - $1, 357. 58, Contract #5 - $951. 58, Contract #6-
$657. 58, Contract #7- $1007. 58, Contract #8 - $2225. 58, Contract #9-
$1959. 58, Contract #10 - $139. 16, Contract #11 - $349. 58.
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Bid Bond - $13 3 0. 00
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4/ Courier Contract #1 - $18. 18, Contract #2 - $52. 98, Contract #3 - $43. 22,
Digest Contract #5 - $87. 09, Contract #6 - $57. 86, Contract #7 - $106. 06,
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TOTAL - Contract #1 - $2643. 20, Contract #2 - $741. 72, Contract #3-
$605. 08, Contract #5 - $1219. 26, Contract #6 - $810. 04, Contract 07-
$1484. 84.
Certified Check - $750. 00
5/ Modern UNIT - Contract #12 - $239. 00
Bus. Mach.
Supplies, Inc. TOTAL - Contract #12 - $3346. 00
Certified Check - $334. 60
6/ Paul B. UNIT - $201. 60 , Contract #12
Hickson
TOTAL $2822. 40 Contract #12