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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Agreement be signed by the Board subject to the approval of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant County Solicitor Porter reported that the Washington Mall Tax
Appeal Case has been argued and that the Amwell Bridge case has beexi re -scheduled until
January 26, 1971.
Minute No. 152
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
1971
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., January 28, 1971
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members present: Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present
being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Assistant County Solicitor Porter; Mr: Charles Gillespie of
The Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Reporter Roule of the Monongahela
Publishing Company; Reporter MacDonnell of The Brownsville Telegraph; Reporter'
Robertson of The Observer -Reporter; 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. #151, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. #151
be approved, as read.
Reports - None
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Flynn referred to Minute No. #150 in which Mr. Jack
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Piatt, President - Jetcraft, Inc. , requested designation as a fixed - base operator at the
Washington County Airport. Said request was tabled in order that the Commissioners
and the County Solicitor could enter into negotiations. Commissioner Flynn stated that
as a result a meeting was held last Monday, January 18, 1971, with Mr. Piatt.
Commissioner Flynn recommended that based on the service of the County Solicitor, that
the County Solicitor be authorized to negotiate and enter into Agreement with Mr. Jack
Piatt, who requested designation as a Fixed -base operator at the Washington County
Airport and upon completion of the Agreement, final arrangements be made subject to the
County Commissioners' approval.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County
Solicitor be authorized to negotiate and enter into agreement with Jack Piatt - President,
Jetcraft, Inc. , who requested designation as a Fixed -base operator at the Washington
County Airport and upon completion of the agreement, final arrangements be made subject
to the County Commissioners' approval.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza- Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the
balancing out of the 1970 County General Fund Budget as submitted by Deputy Controller
Whalen under date of January 14, 1971. (Copy found on page 2-A)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board that as Per Minute No. #17 dated
April 25, 1968, a discussion was held by the Board in reference to Chartiers Creek
Flood Control Project - Nick Cianelli wanting to meet with the Board on a right-of-way.
The firm of McClelland - Yuhas was authorized to do said survey work. Said work was
performed and the obligation was satisfied; however, the authorization was not made a
part of the official record.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, certifying that the
firm of McClelland - Yuhas was authorized to do said survey work on the Cianelli
property in conjunction with the Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - 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
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January 14, 1971
Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County, Pa.
Dear Chairman Flynn:
The following constitutes the transfers necessary in connection with the 1970 County Gene
Fund Budget.
Debit A / C
Amount
Credit A/C
Amount
Number
Number
106
2400.00
102
2400.00
305
26500. 00
103
26500. 00
ill
150.00
105
150.00
128
1650.00
107
1650.00
305
4500.00
109
4500.00
113
8925. 00
112
9925.00
127
22500. 00
114
22500. 00
207
1725.00
117
1725.00
128
750.00
118,
750.00
207
3000.00
119
3000.00
111
400.00
121
400.00
128
525.00
122
525.00
320
11750. 00
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11750. 00
120
1200.00
126
1200.00
206
7800.00
201
7800.00
206
6500.00
202
6500.00
206
200.00
203
200.00
206
46000.00
208
46000.00
207
53500.00
303
53500.00
207
18000.00
306
18000.00
302
4000.00
617
44100.00
321
48100.00
206
8500.00
323
8500.00
207
7500.00
331
7500.00
1001- 5
11000. 00
609
11000. 00
619
13000.00
701
13000.00
1001-4
250000.00
901
250000.00
1001-4
21500. 00
1001-1
21500. 00
619
1800.00
1103
1800.00
608
1750.00
1105-1
1750.00
Very truly yours,
F. D. Whalen, Deputy.
County Controller
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the
Chairman of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, to sign and execute the Application for
Improvement of Services Grant under Act 501, Section 17.1 (C), December 27, 1965,
for Adult Probation Services.
"Correspondence:
Advertise for Bids:
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 County
Controller be authorized to advertise for the furnishing and delivering of Flags and Markers
for Veterans Graves to the Veterans Department, 67 West Cherry Avenue, Washington,
Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington
County Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, until 11: 00 a, m. , EDST, Thursday,
February 18, 1971, 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 the County
Controller be authorized to advertise for an Electrical System Installation at the Office
Building located at the County Home for Aged Men, Arden Downs, Washington, Pennsylvania.
Said bids to be received at the Office of the County Controller, Washington County, Court-
house, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, until 11:00 a. m. , EDST, Thursday, February 18,
1971, 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.
Chief Clerk informed theBoard of a check received from the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $9151, 20 for Mon Valley United Health Services,
Inc, for Day Care Services.
Bills:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the payment
of the following bills:
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Budget Item:
(1) Donald E. York, M A I - for Harmon Creek Flood Control
Project, Dam Site #486 - $400. 00 approved. (Bill approved
by John D. Anthony)
(2) Engelhardt - Power and Associates, Inc, - Harmon Creek
Flood Control Project, Dam Site #486 - $159. 00 approved.
(Bill approved by John D. Anthony)
(3) Gene P. Amanati, Real Estate Appraiser - appraisals of
9 commercial properties in Washington County - $900. 00
approved. (Bill approved by Charles Bush)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the approved budget request received
from Washington County Humane Society in the amount of $750. 00 as their 1971
appropriation.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a request from the West Finley
Volunteer Fire Company for a base radio system for said Company.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the request
of the West Finley Volunteer Fire Company for the purchase of a base radio subject
to the approval of Mr. Charles Bohner, Ekecutive Director of the Washington County
Civil Defense Headquarters, who will make an inspection of the Fire Company.
Remarks:
Mr. Bevec: This request is a budget item for 1971.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 11, 1971,
from Joseph Adlestein, M. D., Acting Secretary of Public Welfare, which stated that
the application for grant funds under the Improvement and Demonstration Grants,
Services for the Aging, has been approved for the service and in the amount of $13, 198. 00
for the Senior Activity Center.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 13, 1971,
from Miss Eleanor Kaplan, Field Representative, Department of Public Welfare, which
recommended approval of the Annual Plan and Estimate for 1971 for Child Welfare Services.
Correspondence further stated that said Department is pleased with Washington County's
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compliance with State Regulations and with the developments of the past year.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 25, 1971,
from Stanley L. Whitehill, Executive Director of The Southwestern Pennsylvania
Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. , directed to Miss Eleanor
Kaplan, Field Representative, Department of Public Welfare, which requested
clarification to the previous method of application for Day Care funds. Correspondence
further stated that it was Mr. Whitehill's understanding that the funds were to be 75%
Federal and 25% State. Mr. Whitehill stated that the funds that have been received from
the state for the Day Care Program were all state funds.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 18, 1971,
from William P. Coombs, President - Pennsylvania Association of Older Persons,
Inc. which expressed appreciation for providing the means to permit the incorporation
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of said Association and also to Mr. Charles Gillespie for his vital part in'these
proceedings. Letter also expressed appreciation to Representatives A. J. DeMedio
for introducing needed legislation for older persons.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of January 20, 1971,
from Mrs. William P. Perkinson, President - League of Women Voters of Peters
Township - Washington Area, which stated that said League through its non particisan
Voters Service Committee would like to conduct a new voter registration drive in
Peters Township and that Mrs. William Bly will serve as Chairman. Correspondence
requested any available voters lists and being informed of dates and locations of field
registrations and the possible use of the mobile unit in Peters Township as well as in-
formation as to how said League may be of service,
Mr. Flynn: May I suggest a combined meeting be arranged with the representatives
of the League of Women Voters of Peters Township, representatives of California State
College and the Election Bureau.
Mr. Jack Merdian entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of correspondence under date of
January 21, 1971, from John D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County
Planning Commission, which enclosed the annual report concerning the status of the
Harmon Creek Flood Control Project.
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New Business: (Appointments)
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, appointing Dr. George
H. Roadman and Mr. Anthony Massafra to the Washington County Planning Commission
for a four-year term effective January 1, 1971.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor: Mr. Porter
(Tax Refund)
Assistant County Solicitor Porter presented a Tax Refund for the
consideration and approval of the Board.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax -refund due to either duplication or over-
payment of real estate tax:
1. In re: Lindsay, Robert D. (f, o.: Cooper, 'Gary A.)
Nottingham Township
County taxes in the amount of $59. 77 net were paid twice on
August 14, 1.970, by Mellon National Bank and Trust Company
for Robert D. and Christie S. Lindsay of Nottingham Township,
making a refund due in the amount of $59. 77 to MELLON BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY, Escrow Tax Unit, Mellon Square,
•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the Chairman
of the Board, Michael R. Flynn, to sign and execute the Application for Subgrant to be
submitted to the Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Planning Board in conjunction with the
expansion of the Public Defender's Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the
Washington County Board of Commissioners to sign and execute the Child Welfare Services
Agreement; said agreement requires the Department of Public Welfare to determine
reimbursement for the expenses of the Child Welfare program at the rate of 75% of the
County's net expenditures for services to eligible children.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. ].Mazza, approving the sum
of $2260. 00 for the condemnation of lands of Mary Patterson, C-27-Hopewell Township
for Cross Creek County Park; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the sum
of $1.500. 00 for the condemnation of land of Ross D. Myers, M-34, for Mingo Creek
County Park; check to be made payable to Robert L. Ceisler, Esq.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the sum
of $500. 00 for moving expenses in the case of James L. Curry et al, Parcel M-15 as
additional compensation as recommended by Robert L. Ceisler, Esq.
Temporary Loan:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant County Solicitor Porter informed the .Board quotes were
solicited for interest rates from three (3) local banks; namely, Pittsburgh National
Bank, Mellon National Bank, and First National, Bank for the intention of borrowing a
loan of $1, 250, 000. 00 on a take -down or installment basis of $250, 000. 00 each. Mr.
Porter reported that no quote was received from Mellon National and the First National
Bank was not interested in submitting a quote. Mr. Porter stated that as per letter under
date of January 27, 1971, Pittsburgh National Bank commits to lend to the Board of
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County Commissioners of Washington County the sum of $1, 250, 000. 00 for the fiscal
year 1971; however, in determining the interest charge on the funds loaned the bank
offers to the County of Washington two choices which are as follows: (1) The bank will
charge an annual rate for all of the borrowing, whether in whole or in part, of 3. 12 percent,
this figure being the taxable equivalent of the present prime rate of six percent. This
rate of 3. 12 percent to remain firm throughout Fiscal 1971 regardless of any increases
or declines in the prime rate, or (2) The bank will charge an annual rate @qual to the
taxable equivalent of the prime rate in effect at the time of borrowing. This rate could
vary from time to time, however, on money already borrowed the rate would not be
increased. Mr. Porter reported that he has drawn a Resolution to borrow said amount of
money as and when needed at a rate not greater than 3,12 percent. Mr. Porter recorr
that said Resolution be adopted; however, if the Bank objects, he recommends that the
County Commissioners agree to the second choice which is 52% of the prime rate.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the finances of Washington County are such that funds
are needed to conduct the regular and current affairs of the County, and pay all lawful
expenses until monies are available from 1971 tax levies; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners have authorized the County
Solicitor to solicit quotes from the local Banks for interest rates can a loan of $1, 250, 000. 00
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 not more than 3. 12% per annum;
THEREFORE BE 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, 1971, an amount or amounts not exceeding the aggregate amount of One
Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($1, 250, 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)
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of indebtedness of the County in form acceptable to the bank, payable on or before Decembe
31, 1971, with interest from the date (s) thereof at a rate of not more than 3. 12% 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 hereby appropriated for that purpose, and that the
Budget of the County for the current fiscal year and the taxies levied shall include and be
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sufficient to repay said loan (s), and that any two of the Commissioners to be and
they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver in the 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 County 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 indebtedness so executed and attested shall be sufficient evidence of the necessity for
the borrowing thereby represented at the time thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand
and affixed the seal of the County this 28th day of January, 1971.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
CHIEF CLERK
Roll call vote taken:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
/s/
John P. Bevec
/s/
John Mazza
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chief Clerk
be authorized to borrow from the Pittsburgh National Bank, the sum of Two Hundred
Fifty Thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars as part of the authorized aggregate amount adopted
in the Resolution of January 28, 1971, at the rate specified.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously,
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The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness, in
accordance with the above action:
January 28, 1971
CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
$250, 000. 00
January 28, 1971
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, Washington,
Pennsylvania, Two hundred fifty thousand ($250, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December 31,
1971, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time
outstanding at the rate of 3. 12% 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 authori-
zation contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the County of
Washington at a meeting held on January 28, 1971, 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 28th day of January, 1971.
ATTEST:
/ s /
J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk
(SEAL)
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
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Michael R. Flynn, Commissioner
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John P. Bevec, Commissioner
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John Mazza, Commissioner
Assistant County Solicitor Porter informed the Board that another
session was held on Wednesday, January 27, 1971, in reference to the Hughes Bridge
trial.
Commissioner Bevec reported to the Board that on Wednesday night
he attended a regional meeting sponsored by the Fayette County Redevelopment in Uniontown,
Pennsylvania, in which Governor Shapp attended and was the main speaker. Commissioner
Bevec stated that he was very disappointed that Governor Shapp„ in his program, did not
mention the Mon Valley Expressway. Governor Shapp stated that he was not very well
acquainted with the situation. Commissioner Bevec stated that every effort is going to have
to be made to acquaint Governor Shapp with the Mon -:Valley Expressway and its importance
to the people of Western Pennsylvania, especially Washington County.