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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. 134
CHIEF CLERK
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa.,, September 10, 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; Mr. Metro Petrosky, Jr.,
Director of Human Services; Mr. Roland Bourke - Director, Redevelopment Authority;
Mr. Charles Clark - Chairman, Board of Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Richard Galway -
Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Mike George - Director, Department of Parks and
Recreation; Mr. Clay Graham - Department of Parks and Recreation; Reporter Robertson
of the Observer -Reporter; Reporter Coleman of the Brownsville Telegraph; Mr. George
Roule representing the Monongahela Publishing Company; and Public Information Officer
Huber.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present,
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 133, each Commissioner having received a copy.
approved as read.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 133 be
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec- - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes;Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Order of Business:
Chairman stated that the regular order of business would be dispensed
with in order that Mr. Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority
of Washington County could make his presentation to the Board.
Mr. Bourke presented a number of slides which outlined the Urban Renewal Process and
reviewed different problems confronting the citizens of Washington County and how these
problems can be solved. Mr. Bourke also reported on how the various projects in the
different communities are developing. Mr. Bourke stated that these slides would be shown
in the Banks and possibly the schools in the County in the months to come.
Mr. Bourke left the meeting.
Mr. Clark left the meeting
Mr. Galway left the meeting.
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Old Business: None.
Correspondence: Mr. Murphy.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 9, 1970, from
Jesse Greenwood, System's Maintenance, Inc, concerning Cast Iron Boiler repair for
the County Home for Men. Said letter stated that the cost for repair of the boiler would
amount to $507. 00 and the replacement cost of a similar size unit completely installed
would not exceed $2, 000. 00.
Mr. Bevec: On the basis of emergency that exists, instead of going ahead and hoping
that everything will turn out, mysuggestion is to install the new.one. I move the purchase
of a new boiler.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that a new boiler at the
cost of $2, 000. 00 be purchased for the County Home for Men.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jack Merdian entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 1, 1970, from
Gerald D. Curtin - Chief, Airports Branch, Federal Aviation Administration in
reference to the 1971 Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP). Said letter stated that
there have been several new changes in criteria and procedures for processing requests
for aid under the 1971 Airport Development Aid Program. Said letter also stated that the
County's Request for Aid has been reviewed and therO are additional requirements which
must be met before the processing of the request can be completed.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, Office of Family Services to be used as payment to the County Commission-
ers for Services to the Aging. Check was in the amount of $1, 875. 00. Note was made
that this is the final payment for the year.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following bills be
approved for payment:
(1) John B. Bruno, General Plumbing and Heating Contractor
65 Campbell Avenue; Washington, Pa. 15301. For re-
placement of boiler feed pump and valves on the boiler. Bill
in the amount of $2, 800. 00 is hereby approved.
(Approved by Anthony Bevec, Building Superintendent)
(2) George R. Kemp & Associates, Inc., 500 Penn Center,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for professional services for Job
No. 69-201, August 1970, for Project WC,2/69-1-Mingo
Creek County Park, for services rendered for period ending
August 31, 1970 as per contract dated May 2, 1968; for
Semi-final inspection; miscellaneous project review and coordinating, to
calls, _corr€-spondenee,- consulting etc. Bill in the amount of_$325. 52 is hereby approved.
(Approved by Michael George) (Commonwealth Conservation
Assistance Account).
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion made by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza in acceptance of
Change Order No. 6 for Richard Construction Company for Juvenile Detention Home.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Michael George entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read copy of a letter under date of September 3, 1970 from
Austin J. Murphy to Honorable Wilmot E. Fleming, concerning House Bill #2459. Letter
stated that the Washington County Commissioners are in the process of acquiring land for
a flood control project and find that the existing law does not permit them to acquire this
land by eminent domain; they are, therefore, greatly hampered in their efforts. Letter
requested that attention be given to this and stated that any attention would be greatly
appreciated.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 1, 1970 from
Edwin W. Bickhart, Chief, Urban Public Transportation Division, Department of
Transportation acknowledging receipt of final application for a capital project to build
ferries for crossings in the vicinity of Fayette and Washington Counties connecting
communities on adjacent shores and a Promotion and Advertising Program to advertise
the service. Said letter stated that the project is presently under review by the Division.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 8, 1970, from
the Registration Office, Joseph Muscaro, Director, stating that the final days and hours
for taking registrations, (in the Court House) of persons wishing to vote in the General
Election, to be held on November 3rd, 1970 will be as follows:
Friday, September 11, 1970, from 9 o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock p. m.
Saturday, September 12, 1970, from 9 o'clock a. m, to 12 o'clock p. m.
Monday, September 14, 1970, from 9 o'clock a. m, to 9 o'clock p. m.
approved:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that these days be
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from V. W. Anckaitis, Secretary of
Transportation, Department of Transportation, stating that the Department of Transporta-
tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will, pursuant to Section 128, Title 23, United
States Code, hold a design public hearing on September 14, 1970, at 8: 00 p.m. at Steele
Auditorium, California State College, California, Pennsylvania, relative to the proposed
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design and construction of Legislative Route 1125, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Washington
County, Pennsylvania. A description of the project was also included in the letter.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 5, 1970, from
A. M. Lombardi, Jr., Executive Director, Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and Memorial
Hospital of Monongahela concerning the support of the Washington County Commissioners
in providing the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital with $1, 9,09. 50 towards the installation of a
communication network system between the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital and the
Monessen Ambulance Program. Mr. Lombardi requested that the amount kindly be sub-
mitted at this time.
Mr. Flynn: I suggest that we go on record authorizing payment..
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the amount of $1, 909. 50
be approved for payment to the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital toward installation of a
communication radio network system between the Charleroi - Monessen Hospital and
the Monessen Ambulance Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 4, 1970 from
Simon K. Garber, Resource Development Agent, Cooperative Extension Service, 37
Highland Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, announcing an educational conference con-
cerning "The Mobile Home and the Community", to be held 10: 00 A.M. , Saturday,
September 26, 1970, at the Holiday Inn, Washington, Pa. Said letter stated that the purpos
of this conference is to provide a better understanding of the role mobile housing plays in
the Community, and to emphasize the opportunities and responsibilities municipal ,officials
have in helping to determine public decisions affecting mobile homes. A program
brochure was enclosed.
Mr. Flynn: I would suggest that the Commissioners be authorized to delegate and :be
the representatives of the County.
Mr. Bevec: I move we attend and authorize others to attend.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Commissioner,'
attend the educational conference concerning "The Mobile Home and The Community", to
be held 10: 00 A.M. , Saturday, September 26, at the Holiday Inn, Washington, Pa. as.
representatives of the County of Washington and that they authorize other elected and
appointed officials to attend.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of September 3, 1970, from
George R. Ribnicky, CWO, C. D. Officer asking permission to use southwest quadrant of
the Washington County Airport for a Civil Defense Exercise that is being planned for
September 19 and 20, 1970. Washington County Civil Defense and the Washington County
Flying Squadron 1409 are the participating organizations.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that George Ribnicky be
authorized to use southwest quadrant of the Washington County Airport for a Civil Defense
Exercise that is being planned for September 19 and 20, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Report
Protective Services Unit
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Chairman of the
Board be authorized to execute the acceptance grant relating to a Protective Services Unit
funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Metro Petrosky, Jr. , reviewed the operation of a Protective Services Unit which is
to begin the latter part of September. Mr. Petrosky stated that the State of Pennsylvania
has approved a grant of $68, 400 to fund under Title III of the Older Americans Act, a
Protective Services Unit to service the aged population of Washington County. Funds
for the program were contributed by the Washington County Commissioners, $4, 000. 00
(in kind), Community Action Agency $35, 583. 00 and the State Office for the Aging,
$28, 817. 00.
The Program will be under the direction of Mr. Petrosky, who is
presently the Director of the Office of Human Services for Washington County. It is unique
in that there are only three (3) programs of a similar nature existing in the state, Pittsbur
Philadelphia, and Bucks County, and the only program that umbrellas three (3) specific
services regarding the aged under such title.
Mr. Whalen and Mr. Elish entered the meeting.
The Protective Services Unit will offer: (1) Counseling and Referral,
(2) Protective Services, and (3) Foster Home Placements. It is designed to provide or
obtain preventive and supportive services for older people exhibiting varying degrees of
mental, emotional, and physical impairment that seriously lessens their capacity to plan
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or care for themselves and could result in harm to themselves or a hazard to others.
Solicitor:
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board an Order for Purchase of Equipment
for Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chairman of the
Board be authorized to sign the purchase order.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano presented to the Board an Equipment Contract with NCR. This
was passed last week but held up due to the Solicitor's approval and it was necessary to
make some changes in the contract. It is now ready and for a term of three (3) months
at the rate of $169. 00 per month. There is an additional charge of $32. 00 for freight in
and out.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Computer Maintenance agreement
with NCR. This is at the rate of 10% of the regular contract which will be $235. 00 a
month. This is for emergency 24 hour service.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chairman of the
Board be authorized to sign the agreement.
- Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Subordination Agreement between
the County of Washington and West Penn Power for approval. The agreement is for right-
of-way for poles and transmission lines in Hanover Township in the area of the Harmon
Creek Water Shed on Washington County Lands.
approved.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this agreement be
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board an Agreement between the County
of Washington and Naoma Oil and Gas Company. This is for the purpose of erecting a
gas meter station in Mingo Creek Park, Nottingham Township.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Agreement be entered
into in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEv EC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a deed for approval between the
County of Washington and the Washington Industrial Corporation. This is for 2 parcels
of adjoining lands of Washington County Home for Men. These grants of land have been
approved by the court. The total sum involved is $4, 000. 00.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chairman of the
'Board be authorized to execute said deed and be named Attorney -in -fact for the County of
Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board three (3) Declaration of Takings,
(re: Condemnation of Lands and Property of) 1. Willard B. Snyder and Louise Snyder,
2y Property and Lands of William T. Holland and Ruth M. Holland, and 3. Lands and
Property of Thomas Gilliam and Sarah Marie Gilliam to be approved and executed by the
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that these be approved a
executed by the Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec,- Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
11: 00 A. M. OPENING OF BIDS FOR: (1) Election Supplies (2) Ballots (3) Delivery
Ballot Boxes required for use by the Election Officers at the General
Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 1970.
The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
(Ballots) Two bids received,
Washington County Commissioners
Court House
Washington, Pennsylvania
In accordance with advertisement of the County Controller, inviting proposals for
printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots
for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970, having
examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or we) propose to
furnish said ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth:
Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots $ 48.90
price per thousand for ballots furnished.
Approximately 23, 000 pink official ballots 30. 00
for Election Districts. Price per thousand
ballots furnished.
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Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth
attached specifications, price per ten sets
Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots
for political parties, etc. (as set forth in attached
specifications) price per thousand ballots furnished
For printing, binding, and delivering any re -run of
a ballot of any election district because of error on the
part of any County Employee, Minimum charge per
district for re -run 100 ballots or less
Washington County Commissioners
Court House
Washington, Pennsylvania
230.00
4.89
Henry M. Badzik Printing Service
Bidder
Henry M. Badzik /s/
401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, Pa. 15033
(Note: Certified Check in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied Badzik Bid. )
In accordance with advertisement of the County .Controller, inviting proposals for
printing and delivering to the office of the County Commissioners the necessary ballots
for the conduct of the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970, having
examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or we) propose to
furnish said ballots in accordance therewith at the prices set forth:
Approximately 125, 000 white official ballots
price per thousand for ballots furnished $ 50. 96
Approximately 23,000 pink official ballots
for Election Districts. Price per thousand ballots
furnished. 27.44
Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots for
political parties, etc. (as set forth in attached specifications)
price per thousand for ballots 27.44
Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth attached
specifications, price per ten sets 111. 72
For printing, binding and delivering any re -run of a
ballot of any election district because of error on the part of
any CountyEmployee. Minimum charge per district for re-
run 100 ballots or less. 14.70
Certified check in the amount of $500. 00 accompanied bid.
W. H. Robinson /s/
Bidder
Monongahela Publishing Co., Inc.
Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063
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Chairman explained the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners
on the awarding of contracts: Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement - at the
designated date and hour, contracts awarded one week later giving the Solicitor and
necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the bids be tabled
until a tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded on Thursday,
September 17, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. .
Election Supplies - One Bid
Washington County Commissioners
Court House
Washington, Pennsylvania
In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controller inviting pro-
posals for the furnishing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners election
supplies to include computing books, tally sheets, general return sheets, envelopes,
numbered lists of voter's certificates, Election Officer's Manuals, etc., required for use
by the Election Officers at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970.
Having examined the attached specifications and understanding the same, I (or we) propose
to furnish these supplies in accordance therewith, for the sum of:
$2, 160.00
Bidder: William G. Johnston Company
John J. Maloney /s /
P. O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
September 4, 1970
Bid bond in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Bid was received by the Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivering to the Office of the County Commissioners, election supplies to
include computing books, tally sheets, general return sheets, envelopes, numbered lists of
voters certificates, Election Officer's Manuals, etc. , required for use by the Election
Officers at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970, be awarded to
WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY, P. O. Bolt 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212; for
the amount set forth in their bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received and
being in accord with specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County
Solicitor.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
( Delivery of Ballot Boxes) - One Bid.
September 10, 1970
Washington County Commissioners
Court House
Washington, Pennsylvania
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the advertisement of the County Controller inviting pro-
posals for the delivery of the ballot boxes containing election supplies for the General
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970, to the Judges of Election for approxi-
mately two hundred three (203) precincts of Washington County, I (or we) propose to
deliver said ballot boxes containing election supplies to the various Judges of Election for
the sum of:
$974. 00
Earl Riggle /s/
Bidder
Washington, Pennsylvania
R-. D. #4, Box 2 3 0
Certified Check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Bid was reviewed by the Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the de-
livery of the ballot boxes containing election supplies for the General Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 3, 1970, to the Judges of Election,ifor approximately two hundred three
(203) precincts of Washington County, be awarded to EARL RIGGLE, R. D. #4, Box 230,
Washington, Pennsylvania, for the amount set forth in his bid; this being the lowest and
only responsible bid received and being in accord with the specifications. Motion made
upon the recommendation of the Solicitor.
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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CHIEF CLERK
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