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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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TREASURER -IS OFFICE:
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the following extra help
payroll for the dates from March 4, 1972 - March 17, 1972 be approved for payment:
Theresa Gergitch 65 Hours @ $2. 20 per hour
Harriet Giles 65 Hours @ $2. 20 per hour
Paulette Bukovinsky 65 Hours @ $2. 20 per hour
Mary Margaret Casey 52 Hours @ $2. 20 per hour
Sonja Mae Wilson 67 1/2 Hours @ $2. 20 per hour
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
$143. 00
$143. 00
$143. 00
$114. 40
$148. 50
$991.90
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Minute No. 8-S
, 1972
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa-, March 30, 1972
The Salary Board of the County of Washington met in the Office of the County
Commissioners with the following members being present: Commissioners Jones, Paluso,
and Flynn, and Controller Elish. Also present being: Chief Clerk Murphy; Administrative
Assistant Whalen; Solicitor Capano; Assistant Solicitor Hormell; Reporter Robertson of the
Observer -Reporter; Reporter Liesch of the Brownsville Telegraph; Reporter Roule of the
Monongahela Publishing Company; Public Information Officer Huber; and Treasurer Morgan.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Jones - Present; Mr. Paluso - Present. -
Mr. Elish - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to
Minute No. 7-S, each Commissioner and County Controller having received copies.
as read.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that Minute No. 7-S be approved,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr, Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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BOARD, OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT #8:
For a. matter of record: Temporary Employment of Albina. Belsenti, re-
placing Eleanore Lutes, regular secretary for one day (Ma,rch 17, 1972) - $136.50 bi-weekly,
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the salaries of the follow-
ing employees of Child Welfare Services be set as indicated:
Name: Annual Salary:
Jeff Dykstra, Caseworker $777.2.00
Trainee, (Probationary)
Linda Martinelli, Caseworker $777 2, 00
Trainee (Probationary)
Susan Lemonovich, Clerk- $5007.00
Typist I (Probationary)
James E Henry, from Social $10, 432. 00
Worker I to Social Worker II
(upon recommendation of Louise Abel)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME:
Effective Date:
April 3, 1972
April 3, 1972
March 20, 1972
April 17, 1972
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that a voucher be prepared
in the amount of $132. 60 for Daniel Luppino, Counselor, who worked a total of 39 hrs. @
$3. 40 per hour for the dates from March 15, 1972 - March 28, 1972.
Also included in this motion is that the salary of Davolia Marchesi, Matron
on a temporary basis at the Juvenile Detention Home be set at $16. 00 per day, effective March
25, 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the salaries of the
following employees be set as indicated:
WASHINGTON CO. HOME FOR AGED WOMEN:
Name:
Mary Vojtek, Nurses Aide
(employed one year)
Salary:
increased from $160.00
bi-weekly to $172. 00 bi -weekly
Effective Date:
April 3, 1972
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Lavonna Gallagher, Secretary $143. 50
(replacing Lois O'Peka, who
resigned.)
Note: Please Delete Lois O'Peka, April 1.4, 1972.
WASHINGTON CO. HOME & HOSPITAL:
Name:
Salary:
Carolyn M. Orndoff, Nurse's $2. 00 per hour
Aide, replacing Wilbur G. Miller
who was dismissed
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr, Paluso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr, Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
VETERANS DEPARTMENT:
April 3, 1972
Effective Date:
March 22, 1972
For a matter of record:, Helen Butka,, Clerk is taking a 60 day leave of
absence from her duties (due to the fact that she. ha.s undergone surgery and upon the advice
of her doctor) effective March 20, 1972.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:
Moved by Mr, Jones, seconded by Mr, Elish, that the salary of Janice A.
McGraw, Secretary for the Department of Human Services, be set at $150. 50 bi-weekly, effec-
tive April 3, 1972.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso -Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the salaries of the following
temporary park policemen be set at $2. 50 per hour, effective April 3, 1972:
Herbert A. Winegarner
Gary J. Karluk
James D. Turner
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Pa.luso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORONER' S OFFICE:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the salary of Dolores
Kendzlic, temporary secretary, replacing Jea.n,Hamel during her vacation period from Monday,
March 27, 1972, through Thursday, April 13, 1972 be set at $136. 50 bi-weekly.
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BOARQQ 'OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ,. WASH INGTON ' COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr, Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SHERIFF' S OFFICE:
Moved by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Elish, that the salary of June G. Phillil s,
Clerk in the Sheriff's Office be set at $143. 50 bi-weekly, effective April 3, 1972.
Also included in this motion is that Catherine Carson, Matron, be paid $20.00
for her services on March 2, 1972 while transporting Appoli.na Gerogel to Mayview State
Hospital.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Jones - Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr, Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Note: Please delete Alec E. Stathas from payroll, effective March 17, 1972
TREASURER'S OFFICE - EXTRA HELP PAYROLL:
Moved by Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Jones, that the following extra help
payroll for the dates from March 18, 1972 - March 31, 1972 be approved for payment:
Theresa Gergitch
58
1/2 hrs.
@ $2. 20 per hour
$128.70
Harriet Giles
58
1 /2 hrs.
@ $2. 20 per hour
$128. 70
Paulette Bukovinsky
58
1 /2 hrs.
@ $2. 20 per hour
$128. 70
Sonia Mae Wilson
58
1 /2 hrs.
@ $2. 20 per hour
$128. 70
Mary Margaret Casey
58
hrs.
@ $2. 20 per hour
$127. 60
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Morgan - Yes; Mr. Jones -.Yes; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr, Elish - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Murphy read correspondence under date of March 28, 1972, from Malcolm L. Morgan,
County Treasurer, stating that salary increases for Helen Solomon and Helene Oberst were
passed and approved by the Salary Board on January 24, 1972.
Mr, Morgan stated that he spoke to Mr. Pinelli of the Internal Revenue Service
and explained to him the exact situation. Mr. Morgan, stated that these women worked on a
training basis prior to the impliment of the Pay Board. He was told that the intent of the law
was not to inhibit the promotion or advancement of individuals. But, if he wanted a pay incre.,.se
for those others who are in that pay category he would be in trouble. Mr. Murphy had
originally contacted Mr. Pinelli, who. told him that he would have to write to Philadelphia to
get the opinion. He would not put anything in writing
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Whalen presented the following information from this year's,budget:
the budget that came in from the Treasurer's Office reflected the bi-weekly salaties of the
staff that was in effect prior to December 27, 1971. The staff (excluding one clerk -typist) -
total bi-weekly salary was $1, 963. This figure multiplied by 26 would make a factor of
$51, 038. To this 5% was added, which increased the increments by one for every employee.
This brought that budget itme up to $53, 59.4 - the budgetary reflection on Account 107-1-3,
Salaries of Deputies and Clerks. This is the basis on which the Treasurer's Office Budget
was adopted for the year 1972. , There isn't any provision beyond that. in the salary budget for
the Treasurer's Office.
A discussion was held on the part the new automation in the Treasurer's
Office played in the amount of work being done. Mr. Morgan stated that this is the fourth
year of trying to automate the office in some manner and hopefully we are making some pro-
gress this year. Because � of the coordinating back and forth from Dayton, Ohio they are
behind in posting .things for attorneys who search titles. A's far as cutting in personnel,. Mr.
Morgan stated that we continue to collect thousands of dollars, and that when Mr. Stuart was
County Treasurer he collected less money and had fourteen full time employees. Mr. Morgan
stated that he collects about twice as much money and handles that much and only has eleven
employees, Mr. Morgan stated he doesn't believe that we should inhibit the promotion and
advancement of people who are filling the job and taking the responsibility of handling thousands
of dollars. We are dealing with individual -cases here and everyone is entitled to a fair
salary for the amount of work and amount of responsibility they carry. Mr. Flynn stated
that it shocked and surprised him that after two years this was brought to light. Mr. Morgan
stated that the automation helps cut down the amount of extra help; but it was causing draw-
backs insofar as error being made because of the difficulty in reading the number, which
takes more time for the girls to look these things up in the books. Mr. Morgan also felt that
the courier service for the magnetic tapes could be better. When asked what the difference
was in the positions of these women, Mr. Morgan stated that the cashiers make $202.00
bi-weekly and these women performing the same duties $100. 00 a month less than what.the
salary is for that position. He, asked that this be cut in half and their salary be brought from
$150. 50 to $174. 50 bi-weekly. Mr. Elish asked if there was money in Mr. Morgan's budget
to do this. Mr. Morgan stated in his opinion, yes. Mr. Whalen stated that in the official
budget, no. Mr. Flynn pointed out that what Mr. Morgan was asking for was a, 20% increase
for these two employees. They have been granted 5% and he is asking for 15%. Mr. Paluso
stated that what we are talking about is $1200 a. yea.r,for both.
Mr. Elish asked how the men at the jail got their increases. He said, to be
consistent we have to do the same way. It is the question of whether it. is a promotion or an
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increase. Mr. Flynn stated that there was a, deletion of men from the jail payroll and at first
it was tabled. They gained increases for the jobs of other people taken off the payroll. Mr.
Flynn stated that the point he was trying to make is that it never occurred that anybody got
these three increments. There has to be a day when we.are going to stand up and be counted
and when that time comes that there is no more money available, you are going to.have to
govern yourselves accordingly in the operations, Mr. Jones stated that he is not going to go
against a state mandate or a federal mandate and that he is, not going to vote for something
that is unlawful: Mr. Morgan stated that the gentlemen at the Internal Revenue Service ex-
plained to him that it is lawful. Mr. Flynn stated that Mr. Morgan.is relaying what this gentle-
man said orally, but he would like this in writing for the records. Mr. Elish stated that the
problem is, there are girls working at the window every day, just like the other clerks, and
those other clerks are making considerably more money, which is not fair at all. Mr. Elish
said that what Mr. Morgan is trying to do is promote them. If it is a, matter of promotion thi:
wouldn't be improper, but if it is a .matter of budget, that's another thing.
Mr. Capano spoke on this matter. He stated that he was in on the matter
originally when it was presented. He recalled that Mr. Morgan presented -it as increases and
not as promotions to another category. We held the line for the simple reason that everybody
was getting a one increment increase in accordance with the law and that was it, Mr. Hormell
stated that the whole key to the matter is: "Is there a promotion?" Mr. Morgan stated that
they are handling thousands of dollars in money. Mr. Hormell stated that handling money
doesn't constitute a promotion. Are these two women doing different work than they did before.
Mr. Morgan stated that these girls were on a training program. Mr. Paluso asked what did
they do before that. Mr., Morgan answered that they worked as clerks back on the floor,
handling, mail, not cash. The only people who handle, cash axe,the cashiers and those in
accounting. Mr. Paluso stated in other words, they are clerks working as cashiers, after
they were trained. Mr. Flynn pointed out that ,in the budget submitted by Mr. Morgan's
Office he refers to Helene Oberst as a cashier and Helen Minor Solomon as a bookkeeper.
Mr. Morgan called for a question on his motion to give them their raises they are entitled to.
Mr. Flynn asked for an opinion from the solicitors before voting. on this. Mr. Hormell stated:
Your present parliamentary position is this - there is a motion on renord to grant the increases
subject to the approval of the Pay Board. This motion is out of order until .the previous
motion could be rescinded, then a new motion would be made. Calling for.the question is out
of order. Tiis motion is out of order.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, that the previous motion of January 20, 1972 be
rescinded,
Mr. Flynn made note that in correspondence as far back as July of 1971,
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Mr. Morgan referred to these people as cashiers and asked how he was promoting them now,
Mr. Morgan stated that he had them in a, training position and has been teaching them. Mr.
Paluso stated that there is a motion on the floor to rescind the previous motion. Mr. Flynn
stated that as far as he is concerned the motion is out of order. Mr. Flynn.ruled that the
motion made by Mr. Morgan is out ,of order.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the previous motion of
January 20, 1972 be rescinded.
Remarks:
Mr, Flynn: To rescind the action previously, means in effect that the motion with the
proviso, you are wiping the slate ,clean and starting all over.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Morgan - Yes; Mr. Jones - No; Mr. Paluso - Yes;
Mr. Elish - Yes,; Mr. Flynn - No.
Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Elish, that we grant the salary increases
that were duly passed by this board on January 24, 1972 and give Helene Oberst and Helen
Solomon their increases from $150. 50 bi-weekly to $174. 50 bi-weekly, in that they do
qualify under all rules and regulations governing such things and we make this pay. raise
retroactive to January 24, 1972. This is a change in classification other than what they were
originally hired for.
Remarks:
Mr. Hormell: I think that motion is out of order because it contains a lot of legal conclusion
Now, if he wants to make a motion to clear these salaries that is different.
Moved by Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Elish, that Helene Oberst and Helen
Minor Solomon receive their salary increases effective January 24, 1972 of $150. 50 to
$174. 50 bi-weekly, respectively by reason of re-classification of jobs they were originally
hired for,
Remarks:
Mr. Jones: My remarks are still the same until we get the point cleared about the point of
law. If that is all it takes, Mr. Morgan, to, get a, letter in, there's no problem. I don't
think there is any problem of paying., But the point of law. That's the only point I have.
Mr, Elish: I'd like to point out on the motion to give the re-classification to the Washington
County Prison Employees, we said this was subject to the approval of the Wage Price Board,
The very next day we gave them the rate increase anyway becuuse of the classification. This
is the same thing, in my opinion.
Mr. Hormell: Mr, Flynn, I'd like to make a comment. I think there is some confusion
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here about the terminology "subject to". I think Mr. Whalen has a letter setting out guide-
lines. Is that right?
Mr. Whalen: Yes, Sir.
Mr. Hormell: Now, when anybody says "subject to", I'm assuming that if it fits within those
guidelines, it is satisfactory. And if it doesn't fit within those guidelines, that you are
making inquiry with the proper officials. He's referring to a previous action and it is my
recollection that the previous action with respect to the jail, everyone concluded wa,s within
the guidelines set forth in that letter. Now, you have a situation here where that is not the
case, because you have a verbal opinion by an employee who is not willing to put it in writing
and you are waiting to get this from Philadelphia. So, ' its two different situations.
Mr. Elish: Well, we didn't wait for the people at the County Jail.
Mr. Hormell: That's what I'm telling you. It's two different situations,
Mr. Whalen: The guidelines state: a bonafide promotion that constitutes an a.dvancement to
an established job with greater responsibility is allowed since remuneration goes with the
job, not the man.
Mr. Hormell: Thats the point I'm making. You had concluded that those in the Jail were
bonafide promotions. Now, Mr.' Flynn read correspondence from Mr. Morgan which
classified these people as cashiers as fax back as July of 1971. Is that correct?
Mr, Flynn: That is 'correct.
Mr. Hormell: Mr, Morgan says that he meant to classify them as cashiers in training.
Is that correct?
Mr. Morgan: Right.
Mr. Hormell: `We'll here's your issue. Is this a bonafide promotion. That's the question.
Mr, Capano: This originated in July. At that time I was a member of the board. It came
up for vote on the same. He says increases (3 increments at that time) and the board action
at that time tabled it. At a. later date you came in when Mr. Mazza and I were the only two
members here and you voted to have the question taken off table. It wa.s taken off table. It
was voted on and defeated. It didn't carry. Is that correct?
Mr, Morgan: I don't remember.
Mr. Capano: At that time it was a matter of increase. So, a,t tha,t time it was voted down.
It is not a new position. It is the same position as listed in July of 1971. The board at that
time turned it down.
Mr. Flynn: I want the records to show, I concur with the thinking of Mr. Jones insofar as
the legality is concerned. I would further like the records to show that if this becomes
effective, which no doubt it will be, that these two employees have received this increase
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