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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEYEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that th'le meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
1971
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
Minute No. #161
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 1, 1971
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. Kyle Riggs of The Redevelopment
Authority; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela Publishing Company; Reporter Moore 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. #160, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. #160
be approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yea; 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. Kyle Riggs - The Redevelopment Authority, could make his
presentation to the Board in reference to the Borough of Donora (Southgate Urban Renewal
Area). Mr. Riggs requested the Commissioners approval to make application for a State
planning advance of $163, 017. 00 in order that the Urban Renewal project in Donora could
get underway.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Resolution
whereas the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington is authorized to file
Application for a Redevelopment Assistance Grant in the amount of $163, 017, 00 for the
Borough of Donora be approved by the Washington County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes;: Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Riggs left the meeting.
Mr. Sismondo entered the meeting.
County Solicitor Capano presented for the consideration and approval
of the Board a proposed Agreement between the City of Monongahela and the County of
Washington in which the City of Monongahela is to secure the property through condemnation
of Charles Fritch located in the First Ward of Monongahela. Said Agreement is in
conjunction with the meeting up of mine drainage neutralization projects and the costs of
processing the property.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the
Washington County Commissioners to enter into Agreement with the City of Monongahela
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. John Merdian entered the meeting.
Mr. Sismondo left the meeting,
County Solicitor Capano presented a Resolution and Deed whereas
Consolidation Coal Company agrees to exchange 42. 6306 acres of its land for 42. 6288
acres presently owned by the County for the consideration and approval of the Board. Said
land received by the County shall be devoted to the purposes of the Mingo Creek Park.
Solicitor Capano recommended the adoption of the Resolution and the approval of the Deed
to be executed by the Commissioners.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the adoption
of the Resolution in conjunction with the Consolidation Coal Company and the County of
Washington and also giving approval to the Deed for same; said Resolution and Deed to be
executed by the County Commissioners.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
Correspondence:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, approving the bill as
submitted by the Washington County Planning Commission in the amount of $31. 00 due to
Recorder of Deeds John Mazza for recording fees for four (4) easements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza -- Abstained; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of
$5, 273. 60 from the Department of Public Welfare for Day Care Contract #687 (70).
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a check received in the amount of
$156. 10 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for reimbursement from Department
of Forest and Waters for Chartiers Creek Flood Control Project, Phase I, Canonsburg.
Budget Request:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the first
quarterly request of the Redevelopment Authority in the amount of $19, 437. 50 based on
the 1971 county budget; certified copy of the resolution authorizing this requisition attached
to request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 12, 1971, from
the Fayette County is planning on doing its part in celebrating the 200th birthday of the birth
of our nation in 1976. Correspondence stated that purpose of said letter is to ask the
Washington County Commissioners help in raising money for the "local share" necessary
to secure matching grant money from the various state and federal agencies. Correspond-
ence specifically requested that the County Commissioners make some financial eontribu
to the local share of construction cost amounting to $311, 000. 00 of the Amphitheatre.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Correspondence stated that due to the fact that no less than 10 million automobiles will
be passing through western Pennsylvania during the bicentennial year, one of several
projects Fayette County Commissioners have undertaken to accomplish their goals is the
development of the Great Meadows Park and Amphitheatre near Fort Necessity, Route
40 East, Wharton Township.
Mr. Flynn: May I recommend that the Washington County Commissioners acknow-
ledge receipt of the above letter and request, however; the Washington County Commissioners
cannot meet their request for a financial contribution.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 24, 1971, from
Edward Eckels directed to Malcolm Morgan, County Treasurer, which stated that under
the County Code entitled "Commissions from Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions"
which is cited at 16 P. S. 1555-2, Mr. Eckels is required to return to the General Fund
of the County all commissions from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and from any
political subdivision which he receives in excess of $7500, 00 during the calendar year
1970, when he was acting Recorder of Deeds. Correspondence stated that a check is
enclosed in the amount of $1798. 28 which is the total sum due to the General Fund.
Correspondence further stated that before said sum is paid over to the County Fund,
Mr. Eckels requested that the action which he is taking be fully approved by the County
Solicitor and any other necessary parties.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, acknowledging receipt
of the above letter but that action on the request be delayed until a meeting is arranged
with the Recorder of Deeds, County Controller, and County Solicitor to settle the matter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Ab-stmined; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried.
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 24, -1971, from
Joseph J. Sambolt, Area Director - U. S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour and
Public Contracts Division, which stated that as a result of the recent audit of the payrolls
and pay practices at the Washington County Home for Aged Men, Compliance Officer
Bernard Gallagher has found $14, 478. 99 due to 27 employees. The underpayments
resulted from the failure to pay males and females performing substantially equal work,
equal rates of pay.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, in compliance with
the above request, that the sum of $14, 478. 99 due to 27 employees at the Washington
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County Home & Hospital for Men be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 24, 1971, from
Congressman Thomas E. Morgan which stated that in reference to a resolution passed
and adopted at a recent meeting of the Washington County Commissioners relative to
Norman Monack and students of the California Area Schools who have designed a flag
for the official use of the Congress, said matter has been referred to the attention of the
House Administration Committee. Letter under date of March 2, 1971, from Wayne L.
Hays, Chairman - Committee on House Administration, addressed to Congressman
Thomas E. Morgan stated that said matter has been referred to the Subcommittee on
Library and Memorials and will probably be considered in the first session of the 92nd
C ongre s s .
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 26, 1971, from Paul
A. Abraham, Principal - Trinity Senior High School, which extended sincere appreciation
and thanks to the Washington County Commissioners for making arrangements to have the
18 year old students of Trinity Senior High School register for voting. Correspondence also
commended Mr. Joseph Muscaro and members of his staff for their cooperation and efficie-
ncy in handling this project.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 25, 1971, from R. M.
Davis, State Conservationist, which informed the County Commissioners that the informal
field review of the tentative Cross Creek Work Plan will be held at 1:30 p. m. on April 19,
1971, at the Soil Conservation Service Office, 37 Highland Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvani
Purpose of said meeting is to afford interested state and federal agencies the opportunity
to comment on the proposed plan. Chief Clerk made note that correspondence was also
received from the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District informing the
Commissioners of same.
Chief Clerk informed the Board of a telegram received under date of March
29, 1971, from A. L. Hydeman, Jr. - Executive Deputy Secretary of the Department of
Community Affairs, which stated that Act 66 of 1970, as amended by Act 273, Public Realty
Tax Act- requires all municipalities, school districts, and counties to file for utility realty
reimbursement by April 1, 1971. Revenue Department in accordance with Section 704 of
fiscal code has extended report deadline to April 16, 1971. Fifty percent of local taxing
authorities have not filed. Telegram urged local authorities to file by new date.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 22, 1971, from John
D. Anthony, Executive Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, which stat-
ed that John Buscavage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources had
indicated that a new road building material has been perfected. Said material utilizes coal
mine refuse as its basic constituent. Correspondence stated that Mr. Buscavage would like
to know if an experimental project of one mile in extent in some township in Washington
County can be developed. Correspondence further asked if the County Commissioners have
a particular township in mind for said project.
Aft er a discussion was held on the above matter, it was agreed upon that said
matter be turned over to Mr. John D. Anthony for further discussion with the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources. Commissioner Bevec recommended that a letter
be directed to the Township Supervisors Association advising them of said decision,
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 29, 1971, from George
H. Ebner, Executive Director - Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania, which requested
the Washington County Commissioners to consider designating or creating a particular
agency to be responsible for Bicentennial planning within Washington County, in preparation
for the Nation's Bicentennial in 1976.
Mr. Flynn: The Washington County Commissioners will comply with the above request.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 29, 1971, from Douglas
A. Farber, State Coordinator - Pennsylvania State Clearinghouse Project Notification and
Review System, Re: Washington County Airport Extension of Runway - PNRS Letter of
Intent, which stated that information has been received that Washington County is applying
for Federal assistance under a program requiring compliance with the Project Notification
and Review System as established by U. S. Bureau of the Budget Circular A-95. Corres-
pondence noted that a Letter of Intent has not yet been received pursuant to the PNRS pro-
cedures.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the County Engin
eers Office to send a letter of intent as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
(Holiday) Chairman made note that the Court House will be closed on Friday, April 9, 1971,
in observance of Good Friday.
Re -investment: Liquid Fuels.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Chairman informed the Board that as per conversation with Deputy Controller
Whalen prior to the meeting, that a Liquid Fuels Certificate of Deposit at the Pittsburgh
National Bank in the amount of $150, 000. 00 will mature on April 5, 1971. Deputy Controller
Whalen requested authorization to reinvest said sum of $150, 000.00 in a certificate of dep
at the Pittsburgh National Bank for a period of 60 days.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the re -investment
of the Certificate of Deposit.in the sum of $150, 000. 00 at the Pittsburgh National Bank for a
period of 60 days.
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 Budget Transfer
of $40, 000. 00 from the General Fund Account to the Sinking Fund Account.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Loan:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Chief Clerk be authori
zed 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.
The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness:
April 5, 1971
CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
$250, 000. 00
April 5, 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 out-
standing at the rate of 2. 73% 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 colledted for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid from the fir
revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to the
authorization 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 fo
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 5th day of April, 1971.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
/s/
Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
ATTEST: /s /
John P. Bevec, Commissioner
J. V. Murphy, Chief Clerk /s /
John Mazza, Commissioner
(SEAL)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the borrowing of
$15, 000.00 for the Office of Economic Opportunity; $10, 000. 00 to be made payable to the
Conduct and Administration Account of the Community Action Corporation and $ 5, 000.00
to be made payable to the Legal Aid Society.
Remarks:
Note was made that the sum of $ 5, 000.00 to be made payable to the Legal
Aid Society will be made at a later date.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed tha Board of correspondence under date of March 16, 197
from John Yuhas, County Surveyor, Subject: Dredging of Pike Run Creek & Gorby's Run in
the Borough of California , Pennsylvania. Correspondence stated that on Monday, March
15, 1971, at 10:00 a, m, a meeting was held with representatives of the Corps of Army Eng-
ineers, Department of Forests and Waters, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, and
Washington Sportsmen; also residents and other interested persons in the Borough of Cal-
ifornia, correspondence enclosed the names of those present, and summarized the meeting.
Chairman also informed the Board of correspondence received from the Corps of Enginee
directed to John Yuhas under date of March 30, 1971, which commented on Pike Run contro-
versy - Granville Flood Protection Projects. Correspondence stated, in conclusion, (1)
the area of Pike Run involved in this discussion is a Federal Flood Protection Project; (2)
The Corps of Engineers DOES have authority, -Congressional authority, to recommend
remedial work; and (3) the Washington County Board of Commissioners IS responsible for
maintaining the project.
Solicitor:
County Solicitor Capano presented Resolution No. 2 of 1971 as submitted by
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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the Borough of Roscoe whereas the Borough of Roscoe requests that the County Commission-
ers grant said Borough full ownership and title to the area designated as Lots 31-38 in said
Borough. Such ownership will permit planning and developing for public use. Solicitor
Capano recommended that the County of Washington adopt the resolution authorizing the con-
veyance to the Borough of Roscoe of Lots 31-38 for recreational use only.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, adopting the Resolution No.
2 of 1971 as submitted by the Borough of Roscoe and also giving approval for the County of
Washington to convey to said Borough Lots 31-38 situate in said Borough; said conveyance is
to be used for increasing recreational facilities.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor Capano informed the Board that there are five (5) proposed
Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Primary Election to be held on May 18, 1971.
Also there is a Special Election for a Senator in the General Assembly - Washington County.
Solicitor Capano stated that the matter of ballots for the Special Election and the Constitutio-
nal questions should be handled by quotes rather than by competitive bidding if possible.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Election Boar(
to proceed by quotes rather than by bids providing the cost is below $1500.00
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
1971