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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 132
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., August 27, 1970
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present
being: Chief Clerk Murphy, County Solicitor Capano, Director of Parks and Recreation -
Michael George, Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter, Reporter Roule of the
Monongahela Publishing Company, and Public Information Officer Huber.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions
to Minute No. 131, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 131
be approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 26, 1970, from
J. V. Murphy to Deputy Controller Whalen, requesting that the sum of $10, 000. 00 be
transferred from Account #103-4 to Account #103-3, effective August 27.. 1970.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the sum of $10, 000. 00
be transferred from Account #103-4 to Account #103-3, effective August 27, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 25, 1970, addressed
to Mr. Alan Speak, Southwestern Pa. Regional Planning Commission from Michael George -
Director - Dept. of Parks and Recreation regarding the objections received from Nottingham
Township concerning the proposed expansion of Mingo Creek County Park. The problem of
determining a method to control physical access into the park could be solved by purchasing
the necessary land along the various access roads and thereby the county would be in the
position to eventually take-over and close necessary roads for adequate control day and
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night. Without physical control the job of policing would be difficult and very expensive.
Another consideration was to eliminate as much as possible and control visual intrusions
upon the natural beauty of the park by purchasing and removing the old farm buildings, etc.
Another problem visualized was that of traffic concentrated in the main valley of the park.
Still another consideration was to give the park a more natural type boundary such as the
public roads.
Reporter Coleman entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under Date of August 25, 1970
addressed to the Board of County Commissioners, Court House, Washington, Pa. from
Michael George, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation which stated that about
four years ago parking lots were constructed in Mingo Creek County Park by the contractor
Frank Gavlik & Sons of Bentleyville. Prior to construction it was recommended by the
consulting engineer that these parking lots not be sealed until after a year or two. Since
the contract is still open it is recommended that these parking lots be tarred and chipped.
The estimated cost for this additional work is 34�/sq. yd. for a total of approximately
$2, 550. Approximately $2, 200 will be eligible for matching state assistance under the
present project grant With the state. The $2, 200 is included in built-up contract
contingencies.
Mr. Porter entered the meeting.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the undertaking of
this additional work at Mingo Creek County Park be approved in order to receive $1, 100
in state assistance and also that the total contract price with Frank Gavlik be increased by
$350.
Mr. Mazza: It is very important that the sealing job be done now because of the
deadline.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 21, 1970 from
the Election Department, addressed to J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk, requesting permission
to advertise for bids for the following:
(1) Necessary Election Supplies
(2) Printing of Ballots
(3) Delivery of Ballot Boxes
For conduct of General Election to be held on November 3rd, 1970;
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County
Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for the delivering of ballot boxes with the
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election supplies to the Judges of Election for approximately two hundred three (203)
precincts, required for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November
3, 1970. Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington
County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania until 11:00 a. m. , Prevailing Time,
Thursday, September 10, 1970 and opened immediately thereafter in the Office of the County
Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that Estimate #3,
Washington County Prison - Electrical & Security Systems, under date of August 10, 1970,
from Baldwin Electric Company, Inc., 393 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Penns
in the amount of $17, 290. 94 be approved for payment.
Remarks: This bill has been approved by Anthony Bevec, Building
Superintendent and is the final payment on this contract.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 12, 1970
addressed to Mr. J. V. Murphy from D. W. Martin conveyinghis thanks to the Commis-
sioners for their approval of his appointment as the Washington County Representatati7ve
to Port Authority Board.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 18, 1970 from
Wm. H. Meighen, Chief Clerk, Greene County Board of Commissioners which stated
that at their regular semiweekly meeting on August 14, 1970, the Greene County
Commissioners appointed the following residents of Greene County to membership in the
Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency for the three year term beginning
July 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1973.
(1) Mickey Bruno, R. D. #4, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370
(2) Ronald L. Burch, 538 Old Waynesburg Road
Carmichaels, Pennsylvania 15320
Mr. Anthony entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 12, 1970
addressed to Mr. John P. Bevec, from Lincoln H. Steigerwalt, Special Assistant, 1970
Decennial Census which stated that the Census Bureau does not plan to retake the census of
Washington County. They do not know what the official count is because the enumerator's
transcription of the population from individual questionnaires to the address registers has
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not been checked as yet. Neither has the arithmetic wherein the columns are totaled for
each page. Letter stated that they will continue to check all alleged misses against their
address registers to determine if anyone has truly been missed.
Mr. Morgan entered the meeting.
Mr. Flynn: This letter is self-explanatory.
Mr. Bevec: For us to take any census would be useless because they.wouldn't use it.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 17, 1970
addressed to the Board of County Commissioners, Washington County from Richard G.
Farrow, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Family Services, which stated that the application
for funds for the purchase of day care services for the physically handicapped persons
under Act 12 A of July 31, 1969 has been approved. These funds are being processed
for payment and, within a few weeks, we should receive a check in the amount of $8, 499.
A single, lump sum payment of the total amount allocated to the county is being made.
Letter enclosed a copy of the application submitted earlier this year. Any changes made
to the data recorded on that application are the result of information secured by the Office
of Family Services field staff. The amount of our allocation was determined by relating
the total days of day to be provided by the county to the total for the state and to the
amount of money ($250, 000) available. Mr. Farrow requested a statement at the close
of the current calendar year concerning the expenditure of these funds. If there are any
funds unexpended, it will be necessary that they be returned.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 7, 1970
addressed to Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman, Board of Commissioners from Congressma
Thomas E. Morgan regarding the recent action taken by the Commissioners in approving
a resolution in support of a federal revenue sharing plan, which enclosed a copy of
allocations to Major Counties, Cities and Towns under a Federal Revenue Sharing Plan
with State and Local Government. This information has been released by the Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy.
Mr. Jack Merdian entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 6, 1970 addressed
to the Washington ,County Board of Commissioners from Jefferson Township Volunteer
Fire Department, which requested a Radio Base Station for the Jefferson Township
Volunteer Fire Department located at Eldersville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
This radio is to be used for both Civil Defense Work and Fire Fighting.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that an appropriation
be made for a Radio Base Station for Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department located
at Eldersville, Washington County, Pennsylvania to be used for both Civil Defense Work
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and Fire Fighting.
Remarks:
Mr. Bevec:- There is a monetary provision in the budget for this.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read memorandum addressed to County Commissioners -
Mr. Flynn, from Election Board regarding change of mobile registration days and
• . 1 hours.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the change of
Mobile Registration Days and Hours be set as follows:
September 1, 1970 Maple Terrace 12:00 - 2:00
September 1, 1970 West Gate Apt. 2:00 - 3:30
September 1, 1970 Tylerdale 5:00 - 8:00
(corner of Wylie & Jefferson)
September 9, 1970 Union Twp. 12 noon till 3:30 P. m.
Roll call vote taken: (So. Park Est. Trailer 5 -till 8:00 p.m.
Court, Rt. 88)
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Note: This was approved by Joseph Muscaro, Director of Elections.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 14, 1970 from
James P. Huber addressed to Mr. Emil T. Beck, Executive Vice President, Fayette
County Development Council, which enclosed two copies of excerpts from minutes dated
July 30, 1970, a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners to
file jointly with the Fayette County Commissioners, an application for a grant in the
amount of $75, 000. 00 to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for restoring
ferry services at three locations along the Monongahela River. The wording of the
resolution is the same as that adopted by the Fayette County Commissioners.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August' 21, 1970 from
Robert L. Ceisler of the law firm of Patrono, Ceisler & Edwards which thanked the
County Commissioners for their assitance and the effort expanded in connection with the
proposed rock festival. Mr. Ceisler stated that had the Commissioners not put together the
meeting and made possible the research and the testimony which resulted, he was sure that
Washington County would have ended up with the rock festival. Mr. Ceisler extended
congratulations to the Commissioners and those of the staff and personnel who were involvec
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 15, 1970 addressed
to Commissioner Michael R. Flynn, from Frank Blummer, President, North Franklin
Township Board of Supervisors which confirmed a recent conversation, at which time he
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
requested that we have our County Engineer observe the condition of VanKirk Road at
North Franklin Township. Since the construction of the runway of the airport, water is
causing serious damage to this road. Mr. Blumrner asked that we look into this matter.
Mr. Bevec: This is being talon care of.
Solicitor:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the lease between
the County of Washington and Mr. Oliver T. Bateman, 1691 North Main Street, Washington,
Pennsylvania 15301, for the storage of one (1) aircraft, Tri-Pacer PA 23-150 N8423D; in
Hangar No. C-6, for the sum of $30. 00 per month, beginning September 1, 1970, and
thereafter from month to month be approved; and that the Chairman of the Board, Michael
R. Flynn, be authorized to execute said Lease. Rental fee to the County of Washington,
c/o John Yuhas, County Surveyor, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Ye s; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented Amendment to Contract No. 22541, effective
the first day of September, 1970 to Contract No. 22541 between the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and Washington County which extended the term
of this contract for four (4) months, amended Paragraph 14 of the contract to read:
14; The term of this agreement shall be for one (1) year and four (4) months, from Septembe
1, 1969 through December 31, 1970, and that all other terms and conditions of the contract
are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. BeveQ, that the above amendment
to Child Welfare Contract No. 22541 be approved and that the Board of County Commissioner
be authorized to execute said extension.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Revec = Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yep; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano stated that he received a. check in the amount of $1500 for
forfeiture of bond in the case of Paul W. Paig, #443, May Term, 1969. The bond was
ordered forfieted by Judge McCune.
Mr. Porter: I would like to ask the Board to adopt a motion of approving and
confirming the filing of exceptions to the order rendered by the court in the case of the
Washington Mall Tax Assessment Appeal.
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the motion proposed
by Mr. Porter regarding the Washington Mall Tax Assessment Appeal be adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Bevec: Every action taken here has been proper, so far, and is supported.
Mr, Mazza: I have been contacted pertaining to this on whether or not I knew anything
about the appeal. At the time I was asked, I had no knowledge of it. I can see no other
course to- take but to second this motion. I can see a lot of serious confrontations we will
be faced with. Personally, I think the appeal is proper.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum under date of August 27, 1970 from F. D. Whalen, Deputy
Controller, addressed to Michael R. Flynn was presented which confirmed,' the meeting of
August 26, 1970 with respect to current tax collections and the advisability of making short
term investments from the General Fund at this time.
Mr. Flynn: I have been advised by Mr. Whalen that the financial status of the General
Fund is such that the sums of $500, 000 and $250, 000 could be invested in certificates of
deposit.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the Controller's
Office to make two investments in Certificates of Deposit at Pittsburgh National Bank -
$250, 000. 00 for 60 days @ 7 1/4% and $500, 000. 00 for 30 days at 7%.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed until 11:00
Meeting reconvened at 11:00 with the following members being present:
Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy,
County Solicitor Capano, John D. Anthony - Executive Director of the Washington County
Planning Commission, Treasurer Morgan, Deputy Controller Whalen, Metro Petrosky, Jr.. -
Director of Human Services, Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph, Reporter
Robertson of the Observer -Reporter, Reporter Roule of the Monongahela Pi blishing
Company, Jack Merdian of WJPA and Public Information Officer Huber.
11:00 a. m. - Opening of Bids for Tax Assessment Printing Supplies for the year 1971
The following bid was opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Name of Bidder:
Monongahela Publishing Company, Inc.
Mongahela, Pa. 15063
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Total Amount of Bid: $1, 137. 35
Certified check in the amount of $114. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the contract for
the furnishing and delivering of Tax Assessment Paper Supplies for the year 1971 to the
Tax Assessment Office of Washington County, Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania,
be awarded to MONONGAHELA PUBLISHING CO., INC., Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063
for the price as set forth in their bid $1, 137. 35; this being the lowest responsible and only
bid received and being in accordance with specifications. Motion made upon the recom-
mendation of County Solicitor Capano.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec = Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence under date of August 20, 1970 from Joseph W. Mulroy,
President, Pennsylvania Association of County Hospital- Administrators was presented,
which enclosed a summary of the program for the Annual Fall Conference of the Pennsylvania
Association of County Hospital Administrators which will be held at the Hershey Motor Lodge,
Hershey, Pennsylvania, September 24th and 25th. The Conference, both in general sessions
and in practical workshops, sharply focuses on matters or crucial concern to the County
Hospital - "The Public Employees's Collective Bargaining Act", "Licensure of Administrator
etc.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that Metro Petrosky, Jr.
Director of Human Services, the two County Home Administrators - John Showalter and
Tony Mastrangelo, and the Washington County Commissioners be authorized to attend
the Annual Fall Conference of the Pennsylvania Association of County Home Administrators
which will be held at the Hershey Motor Lodge, Hershey, Pennsylvania on September 24th
and 25th, 1970,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes;Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK