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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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NO. 61
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., March 27, 1969
The 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; Michael George - Director
of the Department of Parks & Recreation; Mr. J. V. Murphy; Mr. Gillespie - The
Washington -Greene Community Action Corporation; Reporter Robertson; 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, 60, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 60 be
approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business:
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Edward J. Protin, Sheriff, under
date of March 25, 1969, addressed to The First National Bank in which The First
National Bank is authorized to purchase treasury bills in the amount of $10, 000. 00,
for a period of 90 days. Sheriff Protin was authorized at the last meeting (Minute
No. 60 dated March 20, 1969) to invest the sum of $10, 000. 00 from the escrow account
balance carried by said office, in U. S. Government notes.
New Business:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following Change
Orders in connection with the general construction of the renovation of the Commissioners'
and Chief Clerk's offices, as submitted by Gretchen H. Anthony, R. A., be approved:
(1) Electrical Work - Raising existing lights over the office of
Commissioner #3 to the same level as the rest of the lights.
Three (3) new fixtures shall be provided in the office of
the Two Secretaries.
(2) Ele(A-rical Work - Providing for new telephone service.
(3) Electrical Work - Providing for two additional electrical
outlets in the existing corridor outside the Register of
Wills Office. Both outlets are to be on one circuit.
(4) General Construction - Providing a new ceiling over the
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
space allotted for Two Secretaries.
(5) General Construction - Providing for a new telephone conduit
located in Commissioner # 2 Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mc )dd-by Mr,-- Beveejd seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the
County Controller to draw a check for $25, 00 enabling the new Chief Clerk, Mr. J. V.
Murphy, to become a Notary Public.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk announced that Friday, April 4, 1969, is a legal Holiday -
Good Friday - and the Court House will be closed.
Chief Clerk announced that the Court House will be open the following
hours for Registration purposes:
Friday - March 28, 1969
Saturday - March 29, 1969
Monday - March 31, 1969
received from:
9: 00 a. m. to 9: 00 p.m.
9: 00 a. m. to 12: 00 p. m.
9: 00 a. m. to 9: 00 p. m.
Chief Clerk reported the receipt and deposit of three (3) checks
(1) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Re: Third partial payment
on Agreement No. 9-36-043-D904 in relation with the
Washington County Commissioners in the amount of $7, 608. 30.
(2) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Re: Third partial payment on
Agreement No. 136-A-69a-10 in relation with the Airport
between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Washington
County Commissioners in the amount of $3, 659. 90.
(3) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Re: First Quarterly Allottment
for Child Welfare Services in the amount of $30, 923. 66.
Chief Clerk submitted a request that the County Controller be
authorized to advertise for bids for Contract No. 6, Runway, Taxiway, and Aircraft
Parking Apron Overlay, at the Washington County Airport.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County
Controller be authorized to advertise for bids for Contract No. 6, Runway, Taxiway,
and Aircraft Parking Apron Overlay, of the Washington County Airport; said bids to
be received in the Office of the County Controller until 11i00 a. m. , Eastern Standard
Time, Thursday, April 24, 1969, and opened immediately thereafter in the office of
the County Commissioners. Advertising dates to be April 1, 4, and 8, 1969.
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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 Chairman of
the Board be authorized to sign two (2) Highway Occupancy Permit applications for sub-
mission to the State. These applications will give the County permission to construct
entrances from L. R. 62032 to various parking lots in Mingo Creek County Park and
the installation of necessary drainage.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Controller Elish entered the meeting.
Chief Clerk: Read letter under date of March 26, 1969, from Michael George,
Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, requesting the Board to approve
final settlement and payment on the Stacko Property Parcels C-8 and C-9 in Cross
Creek County Park in the amount of $12, 000. 00. The Board of Viewers have made
an award of $93, 000. 00 and Mr. Stacko has received $71, 000. 00 as preliminary payment.
The $12, 000. 00 is a total sum for final settlement and there will not be any additional
claim for detention.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the final
settlement and payment on the Stacko property Parcels C-8 and C-9 in Cross Creek
County Park in the amount of $12, 000. 00 be approved.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn - Did the Legal Counsel approve the above action?
Mr. George: Yes.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of March 20, 1969,
from Thomas W. Georges, Jr., M. D. , advising the Board that application for Grant -
In -Aid for Juvenile Court Probation Services hav been approved by the Department
of Public Welfare, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The application is now being processed
for payment.
Budget Re -quest:
Letter under date of March 19, k959',,3 from Edward J. Woods, County
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MIGHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Agricultural Agent, Cooperative Extension Service, requesting an allottment of
$5, 000. 00.
Chairman made reference to a letter under date of March 25, 1969,
from Walter S. Bennett, Region V Coordinator, in which the State is attempting to
divide the counties and joinders into catchment areas to help facilitate the development
of the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Act of 1966, which goes into operation July 1,
1969. Letter stated that the Office of Mental Health must have official notification of
the catchment area which will be established for the Washington -Greene Joinder. Letter
further stated that the boundaries of the catchment areas must be officially established
by the local authorities (County Commissioners of both counties) and submitted to the
State in a document tht.t lists the communities comprising the catchment areas.
Mr. Flynn: Before we take any action I would like to consult with the Commissioners
of Greene County. At this time we do acknowledge receipt of the letter from Mr. Bennett.
Mr. Gillespie: I could prepare a resolution for both Commissioners to sign in regard
to these catchment areas.
Mr. Flynn: May I suggest that we acknowledge receipt of this letter and that we
in conjunction with the Greene County Commissioners in adopting these different
catchment areas in compliance with the Act.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, -that Joseph Feconda,
Warden at the Washington County Jail, be authorized to attend a dedication of a penal
institution in Harrisburg and that the mileage expenses be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed the Board that on Tuesday, March 25, 1969, the
entire Board of Commissioners met and discussed with Mr. J. V. Murphy the
Commissioners' desire to have Mr. Murphy undertake the responsibilities of
Chief Clerk and Mr. Murphy has consented to accept the responsibility.
This action will be on a four -month provisionary basis.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. J. V. Murphy
be appointed Chief Clerk, effective date to be April 1, 1.969; this action is on a four -month
provisionary basis.
Remarks:
Mr, Mazza: During the Commissioners' interview with.Mr. Murphy I made my
position clear of what we shall expect of Mr. Murphy and realizing that this is one of
the most effective jobs in county government and the most responsible jobs. With the
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four -month trial period the Commissioners wish him success and would like for him
to know that there is a great responsibility that goes along with the job.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk submitted a request that the County Controller be authorized
to advertise for the following bids:
(1) Construction of Washington County Nursing Home
(2) Construction of Washington County Juvenile Detention Home
(3) Site Improvements of Washington County Nursing Home
(4) Site Improvements of Washington County Juvenile Detention Home
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County
Controller be authorized to advertise for the following bids:
(1) Construction of Washington County Nursing Home
(2) Construction of Washington County Juvenile Detention Home
(3) Site Improvements of Washington County Nursing Home
(4) Site Improvements of Washington County Juvenile Detention Home
Abov e said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until 3: 00 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, May 8, 1969, and opened immediately thereafter
in the Office of the County Commissioners. Also included in this motion is the
advertising of the bids in the Washington -Observer -Reporter, Monongahela Publishing
Company, and Valley Independent, for three consecutive weeks beginning March 30, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - 3les; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman informed the Board of Court Order No: 473, January Term,
1969, A. D. , Re: Petition for approval of plans for the erection of the County Detention
Home, which has been granted and the contbinplated construction is approved.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the 1969 Washington County Budget, in part, is based on
tax revenues to be derived from the market valuation of real estate in the total sum of
$221, 445, 815. 00; THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Commissioners do hereby
adopt and again establish the ratio of 30% of Market Value as the basis for the levying of
taxes for 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec 4� Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Solicitor:
Solicitor Capano informed the Board that last year there was an amendment
to the Code in which the Assistant County Solicitor could be appointed by the County
Commissioners and according to instructions from the Commissioners I have interviewed
Mr. William Porter regarding the new office and we discussed the responsibilities
and duties. After our discussion Mr. Porter agreed to accept the appointment. I
would now like to recommend that Mr. Porter, who is now serving as Assistant
Solicitor in the Tax Claim Bureau, be appointed Assistant County Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. William
Porter be appointed Assistant County SolicibDr, effective date to be April 7, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Mazza informed the Board that nominations were now in
order to be submitted for membership on the Regional Commission on Crime established
by the State Department of Justice.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following names
be submitted for membership on the Regional Commission on Crime established by
the State Department of Justice; said action subject to the approval of the name to be
submitted:
Joseph A. Feconda
William C. Good
Joseph Barcelona
John E. Crouse
William Flood
Roll call vote taken:
Washington County Jail Warden
Home k RbksJkftVitor for Trinity Area Schools
Home & School Visitor for Charleroi Area Schools
Editorial Page Editor for Observer -Reporter
Canonsburg Police Chief
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Louis Wasicek
be appointed Field Assessor to replace J. V. Murphy, who became the now Chief
Clerk.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Meeting reconvened at 10:00 a. m. Friday, March 28, 1969, for the
purpose of adopting the 1969 Fiscal Budget with the following members being present:
Commissioners Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn. Also present being: Chief Clerk Kittridge,
County Solicitor Capano, Mr. J. V. Murphy, and Public Information Officer Huber.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Budget for
the County of Washington for the fiscal year 1969 be finally adopted by the County
Commissioners, said Budget having been available for Public Inspection in the Office
of the Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners from March 3, 1969, to this date,
in accordance with the Provisions of the Act of Assembly of July 18, 1935, as amended.
Resolution as to tax Levy and appropriation of the County of Washington and the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania fixing the tax rate for the year 1969 and appropriating
specific sums estimated to be required for the specif: purposes of the county
government, herein after set forth, during the fiscal year. Be it resolved 9.nd enacted,
by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, that a tax
be and the same is hereby levied on all property within the said County subject to
taxation for County purposes for the fiscal year 1969 as follows: Tax rate for general
County purposes, the sum of 18 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation, sum being
$1. 80 cents on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. This rate of taxation
upon valuation of properties of the County of Washington, is required for purposes of
meeting the necessary general expenses for the year of 1969.
Remarks:
Mr. Mazza: For the benefit of the press I would like to make a short statement that
it is with regret that I seconded the above motion for the increase of two (2) Mills but
due to the circumstances and maintenance of the laws that are passed by the legislature
and the increased cost of county government and the demands that are put forth on the
county I have no other alternative but to second the motion at this present time.
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 in accordance with
the provisions of the Act of Assembly, dated June 17, 1913, P. L. 507, as amended,
that a four (4) mills tax be levied upon all taxable items authorized in said Act, for
General County purposes for the fiscal year 1969.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, 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 following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION of the County of Washington, and the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific
purposes of the County Government, hereir-fifter set forth, during the current
fiscal year.
Be it RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved and enacted
by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Washington, Pennsylvania:
Section 1. That, for the expenses of the County for the fiscal year
1969 the following amounts are hereby appropriated from the revenues available for the
fiscal year for the specific purposes set forth below, which amounts are more fully
itemized in the County Budget Form on file in the Office of the County Commissioners.
SUMMARY FOR ALL OTHER FUNDS
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
Cash and Securities for Appropriation $ 369, 558. 44
Federal Grants 417, 931. 00
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Grants 1, 00 9, 414. 00
Greene County 8,298.00
Departmental Charges and Reimbursements 107, 056. 00
Other Revenue Receipts 126, 736. 00
TOTAL REVENUE RECEIPTS $ 2, 038, 933.44
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Sale of Bonds $6, 000, 000. 00
Transfer from General Fund 100, 000. 00
Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund 2, 685, 640. 00
$ 8, 785, 640. 00
TOTAL NON -REVENUE RECEIPTS
TOTAL CASH BALANCE AND RECEIPTS $10, 824, 663. 44
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
Mental Health and Mental Retardation $ 885, 087. 00
Capital Outlay 3, 592, 860. 00
Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund to Capital ,
Improvement Funds 2, 685, 640. 00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 7, 163, 587. 00
TOTAL BALANCES AT END OF YEAR $ 3, 661, 046.44
TOTAL EKTIMATED EXPENDITURES
AND BALANCE $10, 824, 633. 44
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.