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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, .JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that all bids be tabled
until a further tabulation can be made by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded or rejected
on Thursday, October 15, 1970, at 10:00 a. m. or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorization for Payment:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the sum of
$300. 00 for the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc.; said amount is to be charged
to Account #612.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a tentative meeting that has been scheduled
with Fayette County on October 23, 1970, for the purpose of discussing the ferry service
proble m.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
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Minute No. 138
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., October 15, 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. Roland Bourke - Executive Direct
of the Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Richard Galway - Redevelopment Authority; Reporter
Roule of the Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter;
and Public Information Officer Huber.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
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Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions
to Minute No. 137, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 137 be
approved , as read.
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 of the Redeveopment Authority
could make his presentation to the Board.
Mr. Bourke reported on the plans for the proposed Chestnut Hill
Apartments on which construction will begin November 15, 1970, and presented to the
Board a Resolution approving proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel Nos. 11-2
and 11-3, formerly 11 and 11-A, by Apartments, Inc. , and the form of the Redevelopment
Contract with said Developer. (Contract is generally in conformity with the proposal)
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Resolution
approving proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel Nos. 11-2 and 11-3, formerly
11 and 11-A, by Apartments, Inc. , and the form of the Redevelopment Contract with said
Developer, be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report - Pat Huber (Ferry Service)
Planning Administrator Huber reported to the Board that Ross Rogers,
Marine Engineer, is in the process of having a Naval Architect make preliminary drawings
which will have to be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. Mr. Huber also stated
that there are more problems than seen on the surface in re-establishing a Ferry Service,
and Mr. Rogers is very knowledgable as far as river transportation is concerned.
Report - John Anthony (County -wide Sewerage Plan)
Mr. Anthony - Executive Director of the Washington County Planning
Commission, reported on "The Sewerage Facilities Plan for Washington County which
the Planning Commission will transmit to the Pennsylvania Department of Health on
October 15, 1970. This Plan also includes a Plan for the County Government. In the
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County Plan, the Planning Commission has requested that the Board of County Commiss-
ioners retain a firm to study the feasability of forming a County Sewerage Authority or
County Sewerage Department. The Planning Commission feels that this would be important
in helping the municipalities that cannot carry out the recommendations included in
their plans even though they have shown a willingness to comply with the local requirements
of the Sewerage Act.
Mr. Mazza: How will this effect many of the National Developments on Housing in the
County now?
Mr. Anthony: I think it will effect them favorably. The real responsible people in Housing
want sewerage.
Mr. Mazza: You have a complete comprehensive plan for the County now, is that right?
Mr. Anthony: That is correct.
Mr. Mazza: In your proposal to this Board, you feel that we should immediately appoint
an authority.
Mr. Anthony: No, I think you should get a competent consultant and get him in here to
study the problem.
Regular Order of Business (continued)
County Controller Elish entered the meeting
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting
Unfinished Business:
Awarding of Bid: (Data Processing Supplies)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for Paper
and Form Supplies for Tax Billing be awarded to UARCO INCORPORATED, 913 Hawley
Building, Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003, for the price as set forth in their bid, this
being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accordance with specifications.
Motion made upon the recommendation of County Solicitor Capano.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; 1Vir. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Various Bidders entered the meeting.
Mr. Geno Amanati entered the meeting.
11:00 A. M. Opening of Bids for Group Insurance
The following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
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Company Total Amount
Blue Cross $180, 903. 12 (Yearly)
Aetna Life & Casualty $ 17, 198. 56 (Monthly)
Occidental Life Insurance Co. $166, 000. 00 (Yearly)
Travelers Insurance Co. $ 17, 246. 00 (Monthly)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co. $ 16, 984. 75 (Monthly)
Sun Life Insurance Company $196, 857. 00 (Yearly)
Equitable Life Insurance $ 14, 359. 61 (Monthly)
Prudential Insurance Co. of America $ 13,820. 72 (Monthly)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bids be tabled
until a further tabulation can be made by the County Solicitor. Bidders will be notified as to
when the contract will be awarded.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bidders left the meeting.
Mr. Amanati left the meeting.
Unfinished Business: (Continued)
Chief Clerk read a list of names submitted by the respective Chambers
of Commerce as their selection to the Commissioners to be appointed to the Washington -
Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency Board:
1. M. E. Zabowsky
2, Norma R. Miller
3. Bernard Grebb
John Fleck (alternate)
4. Robert W. Sperring
5. Joe Casarcia Jr.
6. Richard F. McIntire
Monongahela
Donora
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Canonsburg
Charleroi
7. Mary Wilson Burgettstown
Note was made that these people will not be officially appointed until Greene Co my has
submitted the remaining names.
Correspondence: Chief Clerk
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received from the Department
of Public Welfare in the amount of $2, 777. 32 for Bay Care Services.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check in the amount of $4, 504. 00
received for Contract No. 21-157, Cost -sharing, for Mon Valley United Health Services,
(Day Care)
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Approval of Payment:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the payment of
$6, 153. 29, to the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County for relocation activities
completed under contract dated April 9, 1970, for the County Parks. (approved by Michael
George)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read -correspondence under date of October 7, 1970, from
Margaret G. Sweet, Executive Secretary, Washington County Mental Health Association,
requesting financial help to provide service to the citizens of the County in their main
areas of concern.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the sum of $500. 00 be
approved for the Washington Mental Health Association. " Note was made that this is a
budget item.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 9, 1970, from Mrs.
June B. Lilley, Secretary, Child Welfare Advisory Board, requesting that the Commission-
ers appoint Dr. George Buell, and Dr. John Griffith to the Board.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, appointing Dr. George Buell,
Finleyville, and Dr. John Griffith, Superintendent of Ringgold School District, to the
Washington County Child Welfare Advisory Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Mr. James A. Ross, Township
Manager, Peters Township Supervisor, advising the Commissioners of the appointment
of Mrs. Emma D. Pringle, to the position of Secretary -Treasurer to Peters Township,
effective October 1, 1970, and the resignation of Mr. Irwin N. ' Sprowls.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 9, 1970, from Francis
Pagac, Secretary, Borough of Centerville, regarding temporary repairs made to the
"Turkeyfoot" Bridge in Centerville Borough. Said letter stated that repairs have been made
in order that the structure be opened for traffic. Said letter also stated that as soon as the
Borough Council accepts and approves specifications for a new structure or repairs to the
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old structure, they will be forwarded to the Commissioners for approval.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 12� 1970, from
Mrs. Ruth Moss Esterling, President, Board of Trustees, Business and Professional Women s
Foundation in reference to the management and leadership training course held in Morgantow
West Virginia on Sept. 27 and 28. Said letter stated that one of the participantc in this cours
was Louise Abel, and that the Trustees are pleased that our organization was represented.
Any suggestions or comments on this or future training programs for business and profess-
ional women are welcomed.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of October 6, 11970, from
John W. Edwards, Jr. , in regard to the lease for the Magistrates Office in California,
Pennsylvania. Mr. Edwards stated that due to the unexpected cost of remodeling and due
to the increased cost of utilities, he would very much appreciate it if the monthly rent
could be increased from $225. 00 per month to $250. 00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the monthly rent
for the Magistrate's Office in California be increased from $225. 00 per month to $250. 00
per month.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: None
Solicitor: Tax Refunds
County Solicitor presented various tax refunds to the Board for approva
said refunds having been approved by the County Treasurer and Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over-
payment of real estate tax.
1. In re: Pioneer Trails, Inc.
1967 and 1968 Assessments
North Franklin Township
Tax refund in the amount of $585. 82 was granted to Pioneer Trails,
Inc. , because of appeal granted at No. 325 May Term, 1968. As per
communication addressed to County Commissioners under date of
April 27, 1970, refund is due in the amount of $86. 70 to PIONEER
TRAILS, INC., 180 Wilmont Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania
15301.
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2. In re: Mounts, Paul Edgar
Buffalo Township
The County Treasurer upon auditing the 1970 Buffalo Township county
tax duplicate found that an over -payment of $9. 50 was made on the
account of Paul Edgar & Elizabeth L. Mounts. Tax was paid in the
amount of $40.45 and the correct amount of tax is $30. 95 making a
refund due in the amount of $9. 50 to PAUL EDGAR & ELIZABETH L.
MOUNTS, R. D. 1, Claysville, Pennsylvania 15323.
3. In re: Gettings, Harry P. & Evelyn S.
Fallowfield Township
The County Treasurer upon auditing the 1970 Fallowfield Township
tax duplicate found that -an over -payment was made on the account
of Harry P. & Evelyn S. Gettings. Tax was paid in the amount of
$43. 09 net and the correct amount of tax is $25. 65 net making a re-
fund due in the amount of $17. 44 to HARRY P. &'EVELYN S.
GETTINGS, Box 91, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania.
4. In re: Steele, Thomas
Canton Township
The County Treasurer upon auditing the 1970 Canton Township tax
duplicate found that an over -payment was made on the account of
Thomas Steele. Tax was paid in the amount of $29. 92 net and the
correct amount of tax is $20. 52 net making a refund due in the amount
of $9. 40 to THOMAS STEELE, 58 Mesta Drive, Washington, Pennsyl-
vania 15301.
5. In re: Liggett, John P. & Dr. L. L. Liggett
West Finley Township
Tax in the amount of $19. 41 net was paid on July 10, 1970 and payment
was duplicated in the same amount on July 21, 1970, making a refund
due in the amount of $19. 41 to JOHN P. LIGGETT, Cadiz, Ohio.
6. In re: Roadman, Robert E. & Leala L.
R. D. #1
Avella, Pennsylvania (Independence)
The County Treasurer upon auditing the 1970 Independence Township
county tax duplicate found that an over -payment of $11. 29 was made
on the account of Robert E.• & L-eala L. Roadman. Tax was paid in
the amount of $46. 26 and the correct amount of tax is $34. 97 making
a refund due in the amount of $11. 29 to ROBERT E. & LEALA L.
ROADMAN, R. D. #1, Avella, Pennsylvania.
7. In re: Schafer, James E. & Beverly J.
Peters Township
Tax in the amount of $121. 63 net was paid on July 17, 1970. Through an
error made in the discount figure, there was an over -payment of $4. 50
making a refund due in the amount of $4. 50 to MT. LEBANON FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSCIATION, 733 Washington Road, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15228.
8. In re: McCune James P. II
Monongahela, 3rd Ward
Tax in the amount of $50. 79 net was paid on July 31, •1970 on assessed
valuation of $2, 970. Tax Adjustment #1892 reduced assessed valuation
of $735. and tax to $12. 57 net, making a refund due in the amount of
$38. 22 to JAMES P. McCUNE II, 308 Chess'Street, Monongahela,
Pennsylvania 15063.
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9. In re: Washington County Fire Insurance Company
Washington 1st Ward
County tax in the amount of $1, 090. 21 net was paid on August 4, 1970
by Celina Group. Payment was duplicated on August 14, 1970 in the
same amount, making a refund due in the amount of $1, 090. 21 to
CELINA GROUP, Pennsylvania Branch ,Office, 55 S. Main Street,
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, Attention G. L. Austing, Branch
Claims Manager.
10. In re: Mihalek, Ann E.
New Eagle Borough
Tax in the amount of $20. 86 net was paid on assessed valuation of
$1, 220. on August 13, 1970. T. A. #455 reduced assessed valuation
to $ 8 6 5. and tax to $14. 79 net, making a refund due in the amount of
$6. 07 to ANN E. MIHALEK, c/o Johnny's Trailer Court, New Eagle,
Pennsylvania 15067.
11. In re: O'Neil, James Abner Jr.
West Pike Run Township
Due to an error in tax extending, county tax in the amount of $80. 71
net was paid on August 13, 1970. Correct amount of tax due on
assessed valuation of $1315. is $23. 67 Face, less 5% discount, of $1. 18
and net amount of $22. 49, making a refund due in the amount of $58. 22
to MR. JAMES ABNER O'NEIL, JR. , R- D. #1, Daisytown, Pennsyl-
vania.
12. In re: Zelinski, Alex & Rose
,Charleroi, Borough
Tax in the amount of $41. 89 net was paid on August 13, 1970 by Alex
& Rose Zelinski on property assessed as 1-1/2 sty fr hse-gar and Lot
366. Request for refund has been made as this, property is not owned
by Alex & Rose Zelinski. Same is owned by and assessed to John J.
& Stephanie Zelinski and tax in the amount of $41. 89 was also paid by
them making a refund due in the amount of $41. 89 to ALEX AND ROSE
ZELINSKI, 409 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022.
13. In re: Ebel, W. H. Est.
McDonald Annex
Tax in the amount of $8. 98 net was paid on July 17, 1970 in error.
County Tax duplicate was printed in error and cards were also mailed
in error, making a refund due in the amount of $8. 98 to W. H. EBEL
ESTATE, 111 Center Avenue, McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057.
14. In re: Gaitens, Andrew & Eleanor
McDonald Annex
Tax in the amount of $7. 78 net was paid on July 22, 1970 on property
located in McDonald Annex. As this tax was paid in error, a refund
is due in the amount of $7. 78 to ANDREW & ELEANOR GAITENS,
118 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057.
15. In re: Bettinazzi, Albert G. & Bruna
Independence Township
Tax in the amount of $31. 04 net was paid on July 31, 1970 by Albert
G. & Bruna Bettinazzi. Payment was duplicated on the same date
by Mrs. Virginia Boff, mother of Mrs. Bettinazzi, making a refund
due in the amount of $31. 04 to MRS. VIRGIN BOFF, Box 413,
Avella, Pennsylvania.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a corrected Deed for exchange of property with
U. S. Steel Corporation in Mingo Creek Park. An error was made in the original copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the corrected
Deed be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Capano presented to the Board a Release of Judgement for the
property of Sylvia Kerr, the amount of the Judgement is $2, 000. 00. Mr. Capano
recommended that a motion be made removing the lien from the property.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the lien be removed
from the property of Sylvia Kerr.
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
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
, 1970