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MINUTE BOOK 439i
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
c MICHAEL R. FLYNN, J13HN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
NO. 60
CHIEF CLERK
, 1969
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., March 20, 1969
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present; Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn.
Also present being: County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Kittridge, Mrs. Amor
Flenniken - Director of the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau, Mr. Charles A.
Gillespie - Director of the Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation,
Reporters Robertson of the Observer -Reporter and Lilley of the Daily Notes.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn- Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 59, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Nor. Mazza, that Minute No. 59
be approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None.
Public Information Officer Huber and Deputy Controller Whalen, entered the meeting.
Tax Claim Department:
Mrs. Flenniken, Director of the Washington County Tax Claim
Bureau, presented two private bids to the Board for approval; said bids having been
approved by the Tax Claim Bureau Solicitor.
(Repurchases)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION
NO. 208, for property situate in Monongahela 2nd Ward, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, sold on September 9, 1968 Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. $EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
2 sty br. Hse-gar, 1/2 Lot 63 x 190, DB 1008-688, (43xl5xl5), situate in Monongahela
2nd Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania and formerly assessed in the name of Allen
S. and Virginia S. Keenan, be approved; and that the sum of $587. 42 be accepted from
ALLEN S. & VIRGINIA S. KEENAN, Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving
consent of taxing districts involved: Ringgold School District (Monongahela 2nd Ward) -
January 9, 1969 and Monongahela City Council - March 12, 1969.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that RESOLUTION
NO. 209, for property situate in Monongahela 2nd Ward, Washington County, Pennsylvania
sold on September 11, 1967 Tax Claim Bureau Sale, being described as 2 unnumbered
lots, Jackson St. DB 988-533, C43-12-1'0-11), situate in Monongahela 2nd Ward,
Washington County, Pennsylvania, and formerly assessed in the name of William D.
& Mildred Smith (PO) Charleroi Federal Savings & Loan Association, be approved; and
that the sum of $32. 94 be accepted from CHARLEROI FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN.
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau receiving consentaof taxing districts involved:
Ringgold School District (Monongahela 2nd Ward) - November 14, 1968 and Monongahela
City Council - March 12, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cancellation of a portion of April 167 Treasurer's Tax Sale:
Mrs. Flenniken presented a request for cancellation of a portion of
the Treasurer's Tax Sale of April 7, '947, with regard to property of Andrew Sabo,
Centerville Borough - 3 vacant lots No's 100, 201, and 203. The title search indicates
that Andrew Sabo did not have title to these lots and that Lots 101 and 200 are owned
by John Plivelice and are presented listed under taxables. Lot 202 was sold by the
Tax Claim Bureau to Jean Pavalac; therefore, the Tax Sale should be voided and
cancelled only as to Lots 100, 201, and 203.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax
Claim Bureau be authorized to cancel a portion of the April 7, 1947 Treasurer's Tax
Sale as to the property of Andrew Sabo:
April 7, 1947 Centerville Borough
(1941 Co. Sch. & Road Taxes) Andrew Sabo
3 Vacant Lots
No's. 100, 201, and 203
The Tax Claim Bureau, Assessment Office and Office of the Prothonotary are hereby
directed to mark their records accordingly.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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MINUTE B❑❑K 441
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions - Rescinded:
Mrs. Flenniken presented a request to the Board to rescind five (5)
resolutions adopted by the Board with regard to. private bids; bids to be cancelled due to
the fact that the bidder failed after due and proper notice by certified mail to pay the
balance due. Ownership reverts to the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau, Trustee;
the 20% down payment has been forfeited and distributed against cost and taxes due.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
resolutions accepting bids, be hereby rescinded for the reason that they have defaulted
in payments.
Property Location Former Owner Description MinuteNo. , dated
1. Centerville Dorothea & Norman 4 Rm. 1/2 dbl. 479-Aug. 22, 1957
Franklin hse. Lot264, Vestaburg
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Coal Center
Mary Clam Est. m
4 Rm. fr hse.. Pt.
c/ 0 Elizabeth
Lot 19, 25x100
Kemenovich
Water Street
DB 503-694
3.
Donora�7
Edwin Mosier et al
2-2 sty fr hse lots
Joseph Suty
4-5 DB 1047-178
Blk 23
28x72 Fourth St.
DB 1047-178 2-2
sty fr hses.
4.
East Bethlehem
Mike & Lillian
4 Rm fr hse Lot 9
Lawrence
Pt Lt. 8 Blk. 10
DB 765-274
5.
Smith
Laura Woods
8 rm fr hse Lot
4, Greer Pl.
Increase in Costs:
Roll call vote taken:
691-Oct.16, 1963
65-May 5, 1966
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
671-April 24, 1963
678-May 15, 1963
Mrs. Flenniken also presented suggested increases relative to her
Department, making note there have not been any changes in costs since 1960.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following list
of increased costs as presented by Mrs. Amor Flenniken, Director of the Tax Claim
Bureau, on all tax claims returned to the Tax Claim Bureau, be approved and adopted; such
costs to be added and made a part of each claim and collected insthe same manner as tax
claims are collected. This action to be effective April 1, 1969. (increased costs on
on next page)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN
MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously,
with Mrs. Flenniken leaving the meeting.
INCREASED COSTS LIST
Claim Cost
from $2. 00
to:
$4.'00
Posting Claim
from $ . 10
to:
same
Notice per mile
Sale Notice per
from $3. 00
to:
$5. 00
Name
Posting Sale
from $ .10
to:
same
Notice per mile
Advertising
from $12. 00
to:
$15. 00
Resignation:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation as
submitted by Frank C. Roney, member of the Board for the Assessment and Revision of
Taxes, be accepted; this action to be effective March 21, 1969.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: This came as a complete surprise; this was strictly voluntary on the
gentlemen's part.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment:
Letter under date of March 19, 1969, from John R. Fantz, Administrator
of the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program, requested approval for the appointment
of Dr. John E. Blank at the Central Clinic; his position has been approved by the State
and included in the proposed clinic staff approved by them. Mr. Blank will work one
day a week.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Dr. John E. Blank
be appointed as a Psychiatrist at the Central Washington Mental Health and Mental
Retardation Clinic; this action to be effective April 2, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTE BO❑K 443
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Memorandum under date of March 17, 1969, from Michael George,
Department of Parks and Recreation Director, notified the Board of Commissioners,
that the Board of View gave an award in the amount of $25, 000 on the Myers property
(February 27, 1969); recommendation - that the County authorize the appeal of the award.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the award in the
amount of $25, 000 given by the Board of View on the Myers Property for land acquisition
in Mingo Creek County Park, be appealed. Motion made upon the recommendation of
the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Ys; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of March 14, 1969, from John W. Macfarland,
Executive Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Military Affairs,
PAC, enclosed a check in the amount of $9, 943.44; said anuunt being second partial
payment of agreement number (federal Airport Project) 9-36-043-44, Contract PAEA-
875.
Letter under date of March 13, 1969, from Harry R. Sutherland, Jr.,
Executive Director of Washington -Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, requested
their second-quarter allocation.
be tabled.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above request
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Copy of a letter under date of March 17, 1969, from E. J. Protin,
Sheriff, addressed to Controller Elish, made note that in reviewing the financial records
of the Sheriff's office, there is a sizeable balance; some of the accounts that are still
being carried date back to 1953. Since the balance of the account remains at a fairlyieven
level from month to month, the Sheriff would like to invest a minimum of $10, 000 of the
account in U. S. Government 90-Day certificates or some other U. S. Government
interest bearing notes, being of the belief that any slow account should be put on an earning
basis.
Mr. Bevec: What is the amount in the account:
Mr. Kittridge: $25, 000.
Mr. Mazza: Are we permitted to invest this money?
Mr. Capano: Yes; these are funds that have been put up for bond, proceeds from
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JCHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
sheriff's sales, cash, etc.
Mr. Whalen: We have a complete audit of this account. In round figures
it amounts to around $25, 000. We have a copy of the letter and have transferred it to
our Solicitor for an opinion. It is costs, monies deposited with the Sheriff for various
things; if there isn't any reason why it cannot be done, we have no objection, but before
we make a statement we are going to await a reply from our Solicitor.
Discussed for a time was where would the income go (which account)
that is earned.
Mr. Mazza: Who has the power to invest?
Mr. Capano: The one who has the money in, their hands; the Sheriff would have to make
the investment.
Chairman made note that this was the first time the account was
brought to the Board's attention, to which Mr. Whalen stated the Controller's Office
has audited similar reports in the Offices of th e Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds,
Clerk of Courts, etc.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Sheriff be
authorized to invest the sum of $10, 000 from the escrow account balance carried
by said office, in U. S. Government notes, for a period of 120 days.
Remarks -.
Mr. Capano- I think some effort should be made to refund any monies that are owing,
to liquidate the fund.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano presented a lease for hangar rental at the Airport to the
Board for consideration and approval.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following lease
for hangar rental at the Washington County Airport be approved; and that the Chairman
of the Board be authorized to execute the lease.
Lease Between County of Washington, Washington County,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
A. F. DEGIOVANNI AND L. F. MARK, JR.
Meadowlands, Pennsylvania 15347
for the storage of one sircraft in Hangar No. A-2, on a
monthly basis beginning April 1, 1969, for the sum of
$100. 00 per month payable to the County of Washington,
c/o County Surveyor John Yuhas, 67 W. Cherry Avenue.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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MINUTE BOOK 440'
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Tax Refund:
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor presented a tax refund toEthe Board for approval; said
refund having been approved by the Tax Assessment Office.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax
Assessment Office be author ized to prepare the following tax refund_ due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate tax.
Re: Refund 1966-67
Paul Ciaffoni
Cecil Township
Acreage in Cecil Township assessed in the name of Paul
Ciaffoni described as 108. 308 acres surface for years
1966 to 1968. The acreage was corrected by the Chief
Assessor for 1968 by Adj. # 2889 dated July 3, 1968.
A sale of 54. 246 was not deducted from the total acreage
at time of sale, therefore, it was a duplication, making
a refund due for the following in the amount of $43. 30
for taxes paid at discount for year 1966 and 1967:
Paul Ciaffoni, Cecil Township.
Year Valuation
1966 1,635.
1967 1,620.
Roll call vote taken:
Discount Net
1.14 21.75
1.13 21. 55'
Total 43.30
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed the Board he had received correspondence from
the Secretary of the Washington -Greene County Mental Health and Mental Retafdation
Board on the resignation of Wayne Edmonds as a member of said Board, note being made
that under the new regulations, the recommendation for replacement must come from the
Community Action Program.
Mr. Gillespie: We discussed it with Dr. Georges and it is part of the state wide reg-
ulations; at our Board meeting next Monday night, we will provide a recommendation for
replacement.
Mr. Bevec: The Board accepts the resignation _of Mr. Edmonds with regret; he
was an asset to the County..
Mr. Flynn: The letter will be forward to the Community Action Corporation
and they will make recommendation to the Board to appoint someone to comply with the
regulation.
Appointment - Public Defender:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Joseph P.
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Moschetta, Esq. be appointed as Public Defender; this action to be effective April 14,
1969.
Remarks: Chairman made note that selection of Mr. Moschetta by the Board was
from the list of names of attorneys who indicated they were interested in the position,
submitted by the Bar Association and in accordance with the guidelines submitted by
the Bar Association.
Mr. Flynn: We studies and discussed quite thoroughly, the recommendations of the
Bar Association; Mr. Moschetta will make recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners for assistants (recommended names submitted by the Bar Association
and in accordance with the guidelines submitted by the Bar Association), staff, etc.
Mr. Bevec: Mr. Moschetta's appointment is the first step in the initial set-up
and as he goes along there will be further development, what with the possibility of an
investigator and another assistant.
Mr. Capano made note that the Commissioners always reserve the right to discharge for
cause.
Mr. Mazza: This is another mandate, as pointed out by law and we have no other course
to take and I think the taxpayers should know, since they are aware of the increase in
taxes that we have set up $20, 000 for this Department and of course this is only the
beginning, but the point I want to bring out is it's the law mandated by the legislature.
Mr. Flynn: We have appropriated $20, 000 for the administration of this office;
other counties -Beaver, $35, 000; Butler, 14, 800; Mercer, $35, 000; Lawrence, 13, 660;
Fayette, $23, 160.
Mr. Bevec: We are starting a little bit late this year.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mon -Valley Request: Funds for Health Center -
Mr. Bevec requested that the Solicitor give the Board his opinion on the Mon Valley
Request.
Mr. Flynn: q It has been prepared and properly forwarded.
Mr. Capano read his opinion in its entirety, in which was stated tht.t
the County of Washington will acquire no title to the Center; the County is already
rendering such health services which includes the area the Center intends to serve. The
State has defined the area or district for the County. The State makes the rules and
the County must comply to receive reimbursement. In his opinion bhere is no legal
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MINUTE BOOK 447
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
by the Mon Valley Health center.
Mr. Bevec: I think we should recognize the opinion of the Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the request
of the Mon Valley United Health Services for the sum of $350, 000, be turned down on
the basis of the opinion of the Solicitor.
Remarks -
Mr. Bevec: The health facility should have been on this side of the river where
61% of the population is located and I donit think we should put it in a redevelopment
area that does not appear in our County; and I think it is way out of line when the home
county is not participating in quite one-half (Their (Westmoreland, - $100, 000) and
further I think we have such health facilities in our County to take car of the people.
Mr. Flynn: The gentlemen from Westmoreland County tried to imply we are not
providing services, but under the mental heal th program we are doing this.
Mr. Mazza: I would be in favor if and when the, opportunity would permit, to
cooperate more with the Washington Hospital and Charleroi Hospital that already have
these facilities set up.
Mr. Bevec: There is some feeling we are in a catchement with the Westmoreland
area, however, Mr. Bennet said the river area is our boundary; we have never had
any contract with Westmoreland and Fayette, ours is with Greene County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman annouhced the Budget was in the process of the final
stages and instructed the Chief Clerk to contact the elected officials for Salary Board
discussions beginning March 24, 1969.
Mr. Flynn: Mr. Kittridge has worked very tirelessly with Mr. Ryden of the
Pennsylvania Economy League on the preparation of the Budget.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn,
M eeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
Attest:
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CHIEF CLERK
, 1969