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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
that without any reservation that since the Commissioners have been in office we have done
our best to make sure that everyone has a right and chance to bid, Our Solicitor informs the
Commissioners that we can spell out specifically that we want to buy a certain make of
typewriter.
Solicitor Capano: We can write these specifications any way that we please. We can
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draw up the specifications from any particular brand or make.
Mr. Flynn: I do tot believe that the Commissioners have to apologize to anyone. Mr.
Small's remarks are well taken and are not in vain.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that all bids be tabled
until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday,
February 26, 1970, at 10:00 a. m. , or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Surveyor Yuhas stated that he attended a meeting with Houston
Borough Council in reference to the Little Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project. Mr.
Yuhas stated that the holdup on the project was the Patsch property. Mr. Yuhas further
stated that the long-delayed flood control project will soon be underway.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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CHIEF CLERK
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Minute No. 107
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Office of the County Commissioners J
Washington, Pa. , February 26, 1970
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The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Mazza and Flynn. Absent being:
Mr. Bevec due to illness. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Solicitor Capano;
Deputy Controller Whalen; Mr. Gillespie, Community Action Corporation; John D. Anthony,
Director of the Washington County Planning Commission; Parks and Recreation Director
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
George; Public Information Officer Huber; Gordon Small of the Gordon Office Equipment,
Inc. ; Reporter George Roule, of the Monongahela Publishing Company; and Reporter
Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Absent; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions
to Minute No. 106, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 106
be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: Awarding of contract for the furnishing and delivering of typewriters for
the general offices of the Washington County District Justices.
Mr. Capano: I recommend that the contract for the furnishing and delivering of
typewriters to the general offices of the Washington County District Justices be awarded to
PAUL B. HICKSON OFFICE SUPPLIES, 17 E. Wheeling Street, Washington, Pennsylvania.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract for
the furnishing and delivering of typewriters for the general offices of the Washington
County, District Justices be awarded to PAUL B. *HICKSON OFFICE SUPPLIES, 17 E.
Wheeling Street, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the prices as set forth in their bid;
this being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with the specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Advertisement for Bids:
Chief Clerk Murphy submitted requests for bids concerning the visitor
cages in the Washington County Jail.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the County
Controller to advertise for bids for the Visiting Cage in the Washington County Jail.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of February 19, 1970,
from Kenneth J. Yablonski, stating that by proper resolution, Washington County has been
added as co-sponsor with West Bethlehem Township in the Flood Control Project on Ten
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mile Creek in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Gordon Small left meeting at this time.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 20, 1970,
from Robert P. Casey, Auditor General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, informing ds=
that a representative of the Department of the Auditor General, Commonwealth of P&nnsylvan a
will appear on March 2, 1970, to audit the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Account.
Child Welfare Advisory Board:
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of February 20, 1970,
from Mrs. Grant Lilley, jSecretary of the Child Welfare Advisory Board, requesting
that the Board of County Commissioners, appoint Mr. Hershel Johnston, McDonald, Pa. ,
Advisory
to the Washington County Child Welfare/Board for a period of 3 years effective
January 1, 1970. Also requesting the approval of the reappointment of the five members
of the Board whose terms expire this year.
Mr. John Roof
Mrs. Michael Hanna
Dr. William jgoble
Mrs. Gomer Gibson
Mrs. Grant Lilley
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, appointing Mr. Hershel
Johnston, McDonald, Fa., to the Washington County Child Welfare Advisory Board for a
period of 3 years, effective January 1, 1970. Also included in the motion is the approval
of the reappointments of the five members of the Board whose terms expire this year;
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Effective January 1, 1970, for a period of three years.
Mr. John Roof
Mrs. Michael Hanna
Dr. William Noble
Mrs. Gomer Gibson
Mrs. Grant Lilley
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the Board of County
Commissioners adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County hereby
authorize a supplenrntal appropriation in the amount of j$16, 000. 00 to the Industrial
Development Redevelopment Revolving Fund.
The supplemental appropriation money is to be transferred from
Budget Account 1499, unappropriated balances, to the Industrial Development Revolving
Fund effective February 26, 1970.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P.BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Michael R. Flynn _ Is/
Michael R. Flynn
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John P. Bevec
John Mazza /s_/
John Mazza
ATTEST:
J. V. Murphy /s/
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CHIEF CLERK
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Department of Parks and Ri creation:
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for the hiring of one
(1) Park Policeman at Mingo Creek Park; one (1) Park Administrator at Ten Mile Creek
Park; two (2) Park Attendants at Cross Creek and Mingo Creek County Park. Housing
provided and must be willing to reside in applicable park. Submit resume to Washington
County Department of Parks and Recreation. All applicants must be approved by the
Board of County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. jFlynn, authorizing the
advertisement for the hiring of one (1) Park Policeman at Mingo Creek County Park;
one (1) Park Administrator at Ten Mile Creek Park; two (2) Park attendants at Cross
Creek and Mingo Creek County Parks. Housing will be provided and must be willing
to reside in applicable park. All applicants must be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the
pamphlet of fees and charges, effective January 1, 1970 for the Mingo Creek County
Park and Ten Mile Creek County Park as follows:
Mingo Creek County Park
Pavilion $20. 00 per day Snow Saucers $ 50 1st hour
Hayrides 12. 00 per hour . 90 2 hours
Bonfire 10. 00 1. 20 3 hours
Toboggans $ 1. 00 1st hour Special group rates available upon request.
1. 75 2 hours
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOH,N MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
2. 50 3 hours
Ten Mile Creek County Park
Park and Entrance Fee der auto $ . 50
Entrance and Boating Fee 1. 50
Special group rates available upon request.
Remarks: There is no charge for automobiles just driving through the park
The pavillion is heated in the winter,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of January 21, 1970
from J. H. Mifflin District Engineer of the Department of Highways, informing the Board
of County Commissioners that if interested in making tours of various projects constructed
with the use of County Grants of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds allocated to the various political
sub-divisions, the Board is free to do so.
Mr. Flynn: We will certainly be interested in doing so.
Reporter Robertson enters meeting at this time,
Chief Cl-erk Murphy read correspondence under date of February 13, 1970
from Don G. Lenderman, PH. D. , Acting Director of the Bureau of Children's Institutions,
informing us that since January 1, 1970, the charge for care at a Youth Development Center
has been $10. 30 per day; at a Youth Forestry Camp, $8. 25 per day. These increases reflect
a continuing rise in the operating costs of institutions for delinquent youth.
Washington County Jail
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of February 19, 1970,
from Joseph A. Feconda, stating that relative to our meeting of February 16, 1970, with
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Mr. Gerard Massaro of the Regional Planning Council of the Pennsylvania Crime Commissio ,
Mr. Feconda is recommending that the County submit a proposal for installing monitor
T. V. cameras and receivers. These items are now in common use and are a big help in
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maintaining good security. Beaver County now has an application before the Planning Council
for a grant of sixty percent of cost for installing seven receivers and cameras. They are
making their purchases from American Capital Electronics, 12 06 Empire Bldg., Pittsburgh,
Pa, after a trial installation period. Approximate cost is between $3500 and $4000 for
complete installation, Cost to Beaver County would 40% of total. Our needs for
Washington County Prison would be nine cameras and receivers.
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Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: We shall hold this matter in abeyance until Commissioner Bevec comes
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS `
back, due to the fact that Mr. Bevec has made a study on this and will want to present it
to the Board before any action is taken on this matter.
Adoption of Admission Policy:
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of February 25, 1970
from Metro Petrosky, Jr. , requesting consideration of finalized draft of the admission
policy, to be adopted by formal resolution at the regular meeting of the Washington County
Commissioners. Also note was made of-the New application blanks that will,�ufilized with
the formal admission policy.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: In view of the fact that the Commissioners received this Memorandum
only yesterday, we haven't had a chance to review this so I recommend that this matter be
tabled for the time being.
Planning Commission
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of February 25,
1970, addressed to Mr. Roland H. Bourke, Jr. , Redevelopment ,authority, from John D.
Anthony, stating that the Washington County Commissioners have requested that Mr. Anth ny
arrange a meeting among themselves, the Redevelopment Authority, the Planning CommisE ion,
and the Parks Department. The purpose of this meeting will be to clarify the future
disposition of the four outstanding contracts that the County has with the Redevelopment
Authority. The Board of County Commissioners would be appreciative if you (Mr. Bourke
could be prepared to give a full accounting of the expenditures that the agency has made to
date on each of the four contracts. This would include the $2700 requested in 1969 for the
Harmon Creek Flood Control contract, as well as the original, and expansion contracts for
the Parks Department.
Remarks: '
Mr. Anthony: I haven't received any answer from Mr. Bourke as of yet.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Capano presented a Day Care Contract - County and
Subcontractors to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the following
Day Care Contracts:
Day Care Contract - County and Subcontractors
Washington County, hereinafter referred to as the "County'; as the administrative agency
for the provision of day care services for the children of the County, hereby contracts to
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purchase care for thirty (30) children from the Washington-Greene Community Action
Corporation under the following conditions:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
1. The Washington-Greene Community Action Corporation shall provide
a day care program in accordance with the regulations of the
"Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Office of Family Services,
Titles 3200 and 4600 and with the Federal Interagency Day Care
Regulations;
2. The Washington-Greene Community Action Corporation shall agree
to operate the day care program on the basis of the County's
proposal to the Department, ensuring and the quality of service
therein described;
3. The Washington-Greene Community Action Corporation shall provide
attendance reports and necessary financial information to the County,
through its Child Welfare Services, on a semi-monthly basis;
4. The County, on the basis of information received from the
Washington-Greene Community Action Corporation will request
all necessary funds from the Department.
5. The Washington-Greene Community Action Corporation agrees that
in the performance of this contract there will be no discrimination
against any employee or other person on account of race, color,
• sex, religious creed, ancestry, age or national origin, and that
The County on receipt of evidence of such discrimination shall
have the right to cancel said contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement
to be executed by their officials thereunto duly authorized.
WASHINGTON-GREENE COMMUNITY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I
ACTION CORPORATION
Charles A. Gillespie----- /s _____ Michael R. Flynn
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John Mazza /s /
John P. Bevec /s/
Date: February 26, 1970
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Computer Rental Agreement:
Solicitor Capano presented two Computer Rental Agreements to be between
Washington County Commissioners and the National Cash Register Company to be approved
by the Board of Commissioners as follows:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
1st Contract
Model #633-119 - 2 Magnetic Tape Handler, 9 Channel, 40KC (800 BPI)
Monthly rental per system/unit - $350. 00--Monthly rental total - $700. 00
Model #624-119 - 1 Control Unit, 9 Channel, 40KC (800 BPI)
Monthly rental per system/unit - *�50. 00--Monthly rental total - $300. 00
$1, 000. 00 Total
Charge for transportation to customer: $544. 00 -- Initial term - 1 year.
2nd Contract
(1) Class 736 Magnetic Tape
Encoder (9 Channel - 800 BPI)
NCR Century - Ascil Keyboard
Basic Monthly rental $165 Total
Freight - In $21. 00
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, authorizing the
Chairman of the Board to execute the preceeding rental contract between Washington
County Commissioners and the National Cash Register Company.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor gave the second reading to the Ordinance abolishing
the Washington County Planning Commission in its present form and re-establishing it
under provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of July 31, 1968
P. L. 247.
New Business:
Mr. Mazza reported that he had attended a meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania
Regional Planning Commission on Monday, February 23, 1970. Mr. Mazza stated that
he presented Washington County's newly appointed Member of SPRPC, Mr. Louis E.
Waller, to the Commission and was very highly received.
Mr. Mazza then handed a report to the Executive Director of the Washington Co. Planning
Commission, John D. Anthony and 'presented it to the Board as follows:
OBJECTIVES OF REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEMS PLAN
1. To identify those instances in which it is in the best interests of two or-more local
governments to cooperate in the development of a sewer system.
2. To make the most economical use of available local, state and federal funds for the
construction of needed sewer facilities in the region.
RECOMMENDED REGIONAL SWER SYSTEMS POLICIES
Corporation District Policy
Cooperation Districts designate specific areas that can be served most economically
from a single sewage treatment plant.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
THEREFORE, the Regional Planning Commission will issue favorable review and comment
on those proposed inter-municipal sewer projects which correspond with the Cooperation
District Solution designated in the Regional Sewer Systems Plan. This policy is subject
to reconsideration in instances where local governments can substantiate, with engineering
proof, that an alternate solution is more economical.
Study District Policy
Study Districts designate specific service areas where two or more alternative sewer
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system solutions were found to have relatively small differences in development costs, and
where a single least-cost solution cannot be identified with certainty. The solution
designated within a Study District represents the apparent least-cost alternative. An
actual least-cost solution for an entire Study District will depend upon a determination
of the costs imposed by localized engineering problems.
THEREFORE, the Regional Planning Commission suggests that local governments in a
Study District consider an engineering feasibility study of the apparent least-cost
alternative and any other that is close to it in cost in order to distinguish the most
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economical solution for an entire Study District. Should the local governments in a
Study District choose to initiate a cooperative sewer systems project, patterned after
this apparent least-cost alternative or any other that is close to it in cost, the Regional
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Planning Commission will issue favorable review and comment.
Policy on Small Isolated Communities
Small isolated settlements with projected population concentrations of fewer than
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500 persons have been excluded from consideration in the Regional Sewer Systems Plan.
These areas may require sewer facilities now or in the future although, because to be
justified on grounds other than economic feasibility and least-cost criteria.
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THEREFORE, the Regional Planning Commission will evaluate proposed sewer systems
projects involving small isolated communities on a case-by-case basis. Commission
review and comment will be based upon the presence of health problems, the existence of
public water supply, or evidenced submitted by the community that there is reasonable
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expectation for population growth beyond the level anticipated by the Regional Planning
Commission.
Policy on Local Land Use Planning
Comprehensive planning on the part of local governments is needed in support of
sewer facilities.
THEREFORE, the Regional Planning Commission will require, as a basis for review
and comment on proposed sewer systems projects, comprehensive municipal 4and use
plans showing the planned number, density and location of persons to be accommodated
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
in the area by the design year of the proposed facilities. The Regional Planning Commission
will evaluate local land use and proposed sewer facility projects on the basis of
their consistency with the Regional Plan.
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Washington County Jail
Commissioner Flynn stated that he would set up a meeting immediately
with Warden Feconda, Anthony Bevec, Buildipig Superintendent, and Chief Clerk Murphy
to discuss the necessary structural changes and additonal equipment needed at the
Washington County Jail.
Solicitor Capano said that normal bidding procedures could be proposed
for these changes due to the time factor involved in this case,
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
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resolution be made a part of the minutes:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners have consulted with State
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and Federal Prison Inspection Officials/have been informed by these State and Federal
Officials, that the present condition of the Jail makes it impossible to provide the extra-
ordinary security precautions needed for this type of prison population, and
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WHEREAS, these State and Federal Officials have recommended certain
j essential improvements be made immediately in order to provide adequate security in and
around the Jail and proceedingb the normal practice of submitting the work to competitive
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bidding would result in considerable delay;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this 26th day of February, 1970, that
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an emergency exists in and around the Washington County Jail as per Section 1802 (b) of
the County Code and that work begin immediately waiving the bidding requirements as per
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the above quoted section of the County Code.
Mr. John D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County
Planning Commission, made reference to a letter directed to Mr. Lawrence D. Conner,
Jr. , Exectuve Director of Metropolitan Planning Commission, Suite 6, 3600 Marland
Heights Road, Weirton, West Virginia, stating that during the Commissioners regular
meeting of February 19, 1970, the Washington County Board of Commissioners generally
endorsed the idea of the Flood Control Project in the Kings Creek Watershed. The letter
further stated that the Commissioners could not make any financial commitment,-to this
project at this time because of the responsiblities they have already assumed in the Cross
Creek, Wheeling Creek,`and Harmon Creek and Chartiersl Creek Flood Control Projects.
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