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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. #181
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., September 2, 1971
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Mazza and Capano. Absent being:
Commissioner Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; County Solicitor Porter;
Mr. Clay Graham - Land Acquisition Agent for County; Reporter Roule of The Monongahela
Publishing Company; Reporter Paul Carson of The Observer -Reporter; and Public
Information Officer Huber.
Meeting called to order by Acting Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Capano - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Absent.
Chairman asked if there were any additions, corrections, or omissions
to Minute No. #180, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that Minute No. #180
be approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports - None
Old Business - Mr. Porter Re: Awarding of Contract for Earth Slide Correction
and Related Work at County Airport
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the bids received
for the above -mentioned project be tabled for further study by the Solicitor and the County
Engineer until the next regular meeting to be held on Thursday, September 9, 1971; said
action to be on the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Capano - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence: Mr. Murphy
Chief Clerk informed the Board of the following checks which were
received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
(a) Check in the amount of $23, 989. 00 received from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which represents a- grant under
Project 70 for the original land acquisition program in Mingo
Creek and Cross Creek Parks.
(b) Check in the amount of $1035. 00 received from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania which represents damageiF incurred with an intent
to take right of way for the improvement to Route 62105, Section 01S,
in Washington County.
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(c) Check in the amount of $3138. 73 received from the Department
of Public Welfare for the Washington Day Care Center - Contract #687.
(d) Check in the amount of $195. 57 received from the Department of
Public Welfare for the Washington Day Care Center - Contract #687.
Bills:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the following bills and
requests as submitted be approved for payment:
(a) Bill in the amount of $15, 000. 00 submitted by Patrono, Ceisler,
Edwards and Pettit for property of Calvin and Mildred Franks - ME 20
Mingo Expansion program. Bill approved by Michael George, Director
of the Department of Parks & Recreation.
(b) Budget Item - Washington County Redevelopment Authority -
$19, 437. 50 which represents their third quarterly allocation for 1971.
(c) Budget Item - Washington -Greene County MH/MR Program -
$5, 983. 49 for the period January 1, 1971 through June 30, 1971.
(d); Request from Child Welfare Services for dental assistance for the -
following to be authorized:
Ernest Williams - estimated cost $85. 00
Jay Wright - estimated cost $95. 00
Frank Kelley - estimated cost $65. 00
Conrad Sandish - estimated cost $65. 00
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that Mrs. Mary Weaver,
Caseworker for the Child Welfare Services, be authorized to attend a course introuction to
Social Work Practice I and II to be held at the University of Pittsburgh every Tuesday from
1:00 p, m, to 3:00 p, m. beginning September 7 through April 13, 1972; transportation
expenses are hereby approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 20, 1971, from Miss
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Louise Abel, Director of Child Welfare Services, which gave a case history of three
children; namely, Laura, Debra and Roger Hall. Correspondence requested that plane
fare as follows - $145. 00 for Laura; $72. 50 for Debra and Roger (Total $290. 00) be approved
due to the fact that said children are going to live with their step -mother, Mrs. Donalda
Hall, who resides at 1149 North 32nd Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the above request be
approved as submitted by Miss Louise Abel, Director of Child Welfare Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 19, 1971 from
Mrs. Helen Wohlgemuth, Secretary - Department of Public Welfare, which stated that the
program plan for providing MH/MR services for the Washington -Greene MH/MR Unit for the
fiscal year July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972 is hereby approved, subject to conditions listed
on enclosed correspondence. Correspondence stated that final approval of the estimate
of expenditures is contingent upon the legislative appropriation for Community MH/MR
services for 1971-1972.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 23, 1971, from
Glenn L. Bowers, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission - Re: State
Game Lands No. 245 - Addition Washington County - Project 70. Correspondence attached
sheets which listed parcels of land that were acquired in Washington County and are
eligible for in lieu of tax payments for the current year. Correspondence requested that
the Chief Assessor of Washington County verify this parcel so that it is correct in Washington
County verify this parcel so that it is correct in Washington County's application to the
State Tax Equalization Board.
Mr. Capano: May I recommend that a copy of the above letter be directed to Mr. Fetherlin,
Chief Assessor.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the Acting Chairman
be authorized to execute the Hospital Transfer Agreement between The Washington
Hospital and the Washington County Home.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes,
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the Acting Chairman
be authorized to execute the amended Cross Creek Watershed Work Plan Agreement in
order to incorporate the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1971.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, authorizing the following
checks to be drawn:
(a) $100. 00 to Theresa Victor for easement for .114 acres of flooding
easement - Harmon Creek Site #485. (approved by John D. Anthony)
(b) $50. 00 to Bessie Truax for easement for one (1) acre being used
as access road - Harmon Creek Site #484. (approved by John D. Anthony. )
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes
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Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that a member of the
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County be authorized to attend a conference
on State and Local Government Labor Relations which will be held on November 22 and 23,
1971, in Washington, D.C.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 20, 1971, from
Jack H. France - Murphy and France, Law Offices, which was directed to the Charleroi
Borough Council, which stated that pursuant to the instructions given at the regular
meeting of the Council on August 7, 1971, said Law firm has researched the issue of the
creation of a urban mass transportation authority., Correspondence stated, in conclusion,
that assuming Allegheny County to .be a first class county, Washington County being
within twenty miles of said county, it is authorized to create a transportation authority.
Correspondence stated that a copy of Mr. France Is letter will be directed to the Washington
County Commissioners so that they might be informed of the interest of the Borough of
Charleroi on said subject.
Mr. Capano: May I recommend that the above letter be acknowledge and that a copy of the
above letter be directed to Mr. John Anthony and also to the Mid Monongahela Council of
Governments.
County Treasurer Morgan entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 31, 1971, from
Joseph L. Hoffman, President - Washington County Bar Association, which requested the
aid of the County Commissioners to make arrangements in the Law Library in order that
all the works dealing with Pennsylvania could be placed in one section of the library and also
that arrangements be made to have the installation of proper lighting and additional work
tables.
Mr. Capano: May I recommend that an exploration be made as to whether a future meeting
will be held with the President Judge, Bar Association and County Commissioners.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 25, 1971, from Mrs.
Helene Wohlgemuth, Secretary - Department of Publip Welfare, directed to the Honorable
John L. Brunner, House of Representatives, which stated that upon checking the regional
office in Pittsburgh in reference to Robert McGlumphy, a ward of the County, she has
been informed that Western State School and Hospital will be able to admit Robert McGlum
to their adolescent unit on September 14, 1971.
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Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 19, 1971, from
Mildred Ostop, Secretary - Independence Township Supervisors, which stated that the
Independence Board of Supervisors and the Independence Township Municipal Authority are
meeting with their solicitor this weekend August 21, 1971, in order to lodge a protest and
request a hearing in reference to the reinstatement of a Mine Drainage Permit to the
Bologna. Mining Company. Correspondence stated that Mr. John Anthony has been informed
of said situation and would like to be advised when a meeting can be scheduled.
Mr. Capano: May I recommend that the above matter be turned over to Mr. John Anthony
to arrange a meeting and if possible, for a member of the Board of Commissioners to attend
said meeting.
Budget Item:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, authorizing the sum
of $500. 00 to be made payable to the Chartiers -Houston Community Library, Houston,
Pennsylvania, to help aid in the high cost of books and materials.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of August 20, 1971, from
William G. Kays, Department Commander - The American Legion - Department of
of Pennsylvania, which requested assistance in reference to the recently passed Emergency
Employment Act. of 1971.
Mr. Capano: May I recommend that the above letter be acknowledged and that a copy of the
above letter be directed to Mr. Keery McAmbley.
Final Days and Hours of Registration:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the following final
days and hours of registration be approved as submitted by Joseph- Muscaro, Director of
the Election -Registration Office:
Friday, September 10, 1971 9:00 a. m. to 9:00 p, m.
Saturday, September 11, 1971 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
Monday, September 13, 1971 9:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes;
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Mr. Capano
Short Term Investment (Liquid Fuels Account)
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, confirming the action
taken by Deputy Controller Whalen in which a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $200, 000.100
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which matured at Pittsburgh National Bank on Tuesday, August 31, 1971, be re -invested in
the amount of $100, 000. 00 for thirty (30) days and $100, 000. 00 for sixty (60) days at the
Pittsburgh National Bank.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, whereby the Washington
County Industrial Development Agency is .the administering agency for the Public
Employment Program, enacted under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, that Mr.
Keery McAmbley, Director of the Industrial Development Agency be authorized to be the
signatory authority for the Public Employment Program contract and all documents,
checks and disbursements related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Holiday:
Acting Chairman made note that the Courthouse will be closed from 4:30 p, m.
on Friday, September 3, 1971, until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 1971, in observant
of Labor Day.
Reporter Budinger entered the meeting.
1969 Tax Duplicate Charge to County Treasurer:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the Washington County
Board of Commissioners exonerate Malcolm L. Morgan, County Treasurer, from any
additional responsibility in connection with the 1969 real estate tax duplicate.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor - Mr. Porter
Tax Refunds:
County Solicitor Porter presented the following six (6) Tax Refunds to the
Board for their consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or over-
payment of real estate tax; said refunds having been approved by the County Solicitor.
1. In re: West, Robert W. & Ruth L.
Union Township (1970)
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Request for refund has been made in re above -captioned taxpayer for duplicate
payment of 1970 county tax. Tax in the amount of $92. 34 net was paid on August 13,
1970, by Robert W. & Ruth L. West and payment was duplicated on August 17, 1970,
by Pittsburgh Home Savings & Loan Association for new owners, making a refund
due in the amount of $92. 34 to WEST, ROBERT W. & RUTH L. , 401 Riverbend,
Baytown, Texas 77520.
2. In re: Charmely, Pat & Evelyn
East Washington Borough
Tax refund in the amount of $104. 14 was granted to the above -captioned taxpayer as
per County Commissioners Minute No. #178. As per phone call to County Treasurer
there is a balance due to be refunded in the amount of $5.48. The amount of tax paid
by Pat & Evelyn Charmely was $109. 62 Face and the net amount of $104. 14 had been
paid by First Federal Savings & Loan of Washington, making a refund due in the
amount of $5. 48 to PAT & EVELYN CHARMELY, 1802 The Circle, Washington,
Pennsylvania 15301.
3. In re: Elmhurst Club of Washington
East Washington Borough
An audit of the 1971 East Washington tax duplicate shows that an overpayment was
made on the above -captioned account. Tax in the amount of $33. 34 net was paid on
assessed valuation of $1950. 00 on May 26, 1971. Tax Adjustment #62 increased
assessed valuation to $14, 065. 00 and tax to $240. 51 net and this amount was paid on
June 16, 1971. As a result, total amount of tax paid on assessed valuation was
$273. 85, making a refund due in the amount of $33. 34 to ELMHURST CLUB OF
WASHINGTON, c/o Richard A. McCann, Box 102B, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301.
4. In re: Gutbro Development Company
Washington 6th Ward ,
An audit of the 1971 Washington 6th Ward tax duplicate shows that an over -payment
was made by the above -captioned taxpayer. Court Order #334 reduced assessed
valuation from $12, 545. 00 to $11, 400. 00 and tax from $214. 52 net to $194. 94 net,
making a refund due in the amount of $19. 58 to GUTBRO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
Speers Road, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania 15012.
5. In re: Gutbro Development Company
Washington 2nd Ward
An audit of the 1971 Washington 2nd Ward tax duplicate shows that an over -payment
was made by the above -captioned taxpayer. Court Order #333 reduced assessed
valuation from $18, 960. 00 to $16, 500. 00 and net tax from $324. 22 to $282. 15, making
a refund due in the amount of $42. 07 to GUTBRO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Speers
Road, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania 15012.
6. In re: Callender, Archie B. & Esther P. (Koepelle)
Washington 7th Ward
Request for refund has been made in re the above -captioned taxpayer because of
duplicate payment of 1971 county tax. Tax in the amount of $79. 00 was paid by
First Federal Savings & Loan of Washington on July 1, 1971. Payment was duplicated
by Bennett Real Estate in the same amount on July 1, 1971, making a refund due in
the amount of $79. 00 to BENNETT REAL ESTATE, 298 East Beau Street, Washington,
Pennsylvania 15301.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the bill as submitted by the
Smith Brothers, '620 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $84. 50 for
furnishing and printing of 50 copies of Brief for Appellee Sur Motion to Quash Appeal (Common
wealth Court of Pennsylvania, No. 343 C. D. 1971 - Re: Washington Mall Tax Assessment
Appeal) be approved for payment; said action based on the recommendation of the County
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Solicitor.
Remarks:
Mr. Porter: I would like the records to show that the above -mentioned case will be argued
one week from today (September 9, 1971) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and I will be present
for said argument.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
County Solicitor Porter presented a Deed between Washington County, a county of
the Fourth Class of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and South Strabane Township, a
township of the Second Class having its situs in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for the
consideration and approval of the Board. Said Deed is for the conveyance of 2. 0402 acres to
South Strabane Township by Washington County without money consideration and the purpose
of the same is to make the land hereby conveyed available to the grantee for use for public
highway purposes.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the Washington County
Commissioners execute the Deed between the County of Washington and South Strabane Town-
ship as per above; said Deed is based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor and is for
road purposes only.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed.
Meeting reconvened at 11 :01 a. m. for the purpose of opening bids for (a) purchase
and delivery of two (2) 1972 - 127 inch Wheel Base Window Vans or Equivalent for the Wash-
ington County Chapter P. A.R. C. , inc. ; (b) Printing and delivering to the Election Department
the necessary ballots and election supplies for the conduct of the Municipal Election; (c)
Printing and delivering to the Election Department the necessary election supplies required fo:
the conduct of the Municipal Election; and (d) delivering of the ballot boxes w th the election
supplies to the Judges of Elections for approximately 204 precincts.
Various bidders entered the meeting.
(a) Two Vans for P. A. R. C.
The following two (2) bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Name of Bidder: Beatty Buick, Pontiac & GMC Truck Company
Address: 71 Murtland Avenue
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
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Proposal Total Amount of Bid: $13, 990. 00
No. # 1
Proposal Total Amount of Bid: $9000. 00
No. #2
Note: Proposal No. #1 - Coach and Equipment GMC Conversion is guaranteed to meet and exce
the latest more rigid School Bus regulations of Pennsylvania. Said unit is not designed to be
used with a side door, so an option isn't offered. Proposal No. #2 - This is the Standard GMC
Custom Rally Wagon, with the eight light system and the sliding side door. This door must be
used to enter the passenger Compartment.
Bid Bond in the amount of $1700. 00 accompanied bid.
2. Name of Bidder: George Stewart Motor Company
Address: 42 E. Maiden Street
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $7, 303.42
Bid Bond in the amount of $730. 40 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the above bids be tabled until
the next regular board meeting in order that a further tabulation can be made by the County
Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) Printing and delivering of Ballots
The following bid was opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Name of Bidder: Henry M. Badzik Printing Service
Address: 401 Thompson Avenue
Donora, Pennsylvania 15033
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 Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 1, 1971, 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 ............................... $48. 00
Approximately 23, 000 pink official ballots for Election
Districts. Price per thousand ballots furnished ........................ $28. 00
Ten single sets for specimen ballots as set forth attached
specifications, price per ten sets ..................................... $115. 00
Approximately 2, 000 pink official specimen ballots for political
parties, etc. (as set forth in attached specifications)
price per thousand for ballots furnished ............................... $2 8. 00
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 .............. $9. 00
A certified check in the amount of $500. 00 accompani.ed bid.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the contract for the Printing
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and delivering of the necessary ballots for the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 2, 1971, be awarded to HENRY M. BADZIK PRINTING SERVICE,
401 Thompson Avenue, Donora, Pennsylvania 15033, for the amounts as set forth in his
bid; this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Said action based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken -
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Furnishing and Delivering of the necessary Election Supplies
The following bid was opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Name of Bidder: William G. Johnston Company
Address: P. O. Box 6759
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
Total Amount of Bid: $2280. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivering to the Election Department the necessary election supplies required
for the conduct of the Municipal Election be awarded to WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON COMPANY,
P. O. Box 6759, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, for the amount as set forth in their bid;
this being the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Said action based on the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(d) Delivery of the Ballot Boxes
The following three (3) bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Name of Bidder: Earl Riggle
Address: R. D. #4 Box 230
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301
Total Amount of Bid: $948. 00
Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
2. Name of Bidder: Martin Machak and Robert B. DeBlander
Address• 212 N. Main Street
Midway, Pennsylvania
Total Amount of Bid: $949.00
R. D. 4
McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057
Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
3. Name of Bidder: William L. Livingood
Address: 31 W. Pike Street
Houston, Pennsylvania 15342
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Total Amount of Bid: $1019. 00
Certified check in the amount of $100. 00 accompanied bid.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the above bids be tabled
until the next regular board meeting in order that a further tabulation can be made by the
County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Short Term Investment (Liquid Fuels Account)
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that a Certificate of Deposit
in the amount of $500, 000. 00 which will mature on Tuesday, September 7, 1971, at the
Pittsburgh National Bank be reinvested in the amount of $300, 000. 00 for thirty (30) days.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Controller Whalen reported on the Pennsylvania Income Tax which has been
enacted into law by Governor Shapp. Mr. Whalen recommended to the Board that the Con-
troller's Office be authorized to issue a Bulletin to all Departments as approved by the
Washington County Commissioners in order that the Department heads may meet with their
employees to determine the will of the majority of employees in reference to the deduction of
said Income Tax.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the County Controller's
Office be authorized to issue a Bulletin to all Departments in reference to the Pennsylvania
Income Tax.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Capano - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Capano, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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