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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., May 8, 1969
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following being present: Commissioners Mazza and Flynn. Also present being:
County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Murphy, County Surveyor Yuhas, Public Information
Officer Huber, and Mr. John Crouse of the Observer -Reporter. Absent being:
County Commissioner Bevec, attending a seminar of the Washington -Greene Community
Action Corporation and John Fantz, Administration of the Washington -Greene Mental
Health and Mental Retardation Program, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Meeting called to order by Chairman androll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Absent; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn -
Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omission s
t o Minute No. 67, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Minute No. 67 be
approved, as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried uhanimously.
Special Order of Business: Mr. Bertram Zanglio of Chartiers Township,
Washington County
Mr. Zanaglio was in attendance at the meeting with regard to the
Midland Slate Dump.
Mr. Zanaglio: I am here to represent the people of Midland; the slate dump has bedn
smouldering two (2) years. I got a petition with about 300 names and presented it to the
supervisors to be sent to Harrisburg, to see what could be done. I thought you could do
something to expedite this. I understand federal money is available, but what do we do
to get it.
Mr. Mazza: Our Board has taken action sometime ago on this; I am familiar with
the situation in Midland. As I understand $25, 000 is appropriated for them to go in there
and do that job and as I understand it was to be started in June. The dump is certainly
an extremely bad condition there in Midland, and for those people with asthma and
silicosis it is very bad. We have gone as far as we can to try to expedite this thing, of
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course, it is not our responsibility but that of the State at this time.
Mr. Zanaglio: When I talked with the fellow from Pittsburgh, he said its the local
authority to get this done. I amr"disappointed the supervisors are not taking emicker
action, so I think the elected officials should do something to try to do something in your
official capacity, because it is getting worse and worse. After this drizzle, it will be
terrible.
Mr. Mazza: You are right. Ilthink that what you should do is have the supervisors
meet with Representative Roger Fischer to discuss what funds have been appropriated
for such a project.
Mr. Flynn: The local officials are not taking any positive action?
Mr. Zanaglio: After I got the 300 names, they sent this resolution into Harrisburg;
I attended three (3) meetings, after that they didn't seem to be interested.
Mr. Mazza: I know we have taken action.
Mr. Flynn: It is a serious problem; we will definitely look into it; this vwuld come
under the Department of Mines.
Mr. Zanaglio: I think all the residents would appreciate it.
Mr. Flynn: We will keep yoix informed.
Mr. Zanaglia thanked the Board for their time and cons ideration,
after which he left the meeting.
Old Business: Awarding of Contract - Data. Processing Room Electrical and Air
Conditioning Work.
Mr. Capano: One bid was submitted and the bidder is a responsible bidder and the
bid is in line with the estimated cost and all is in order.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the contract for
Washington County Courthouse Date Processing Room Electrical and Air Conditioning
Work, be awarded to Chapman Plumbing & HEATING , INC. , 393 West Chestnut Street,
Washington, Pennsylvania, at the price as set forth in their bid - $19, 917. 00; this being
the lowest responsible and only bid received and being in accordance with our
specifications.
Remarks -
Mr. Mazza: Money is in the Budget.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Advertisement for Bids:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County Con-
troller in conjunction with the Chief Clerk, be authorized to advertise for bids for
the remodeling and renovation of the Rest Rooms at the Courthouse.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence from James Capra, Garage Superintendent, recom-
mended that the following pieces of equipment be traded in for new equipment;
1965 Falcon Station Bus - Serial # E11JH696356
(Home for Aged Men)
1966 Ford 4-Door Sedan - Serial # 6G54C106971
(Juvenile Court)
1966 Ford 4-Door Sedan - Serial # 6G54C106970
(Institution District)
Also, requested that a new 1/2 ton pickup truck be purchased for the
garage use.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the County Controller
be authorized to advertise for bids for two (2) 1969 Model New Cars -Ford -Chevrolet -
Plymouth or Equivalent -American Made and One (1) - Side Door Delivery Station
Bus - American Made - 1969 New and One (1) American Made - New 1969 1/2 Ton
Pickup Truck.
Remarks: Payment for the 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck will be from the Liquid Fuels
Account.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Wm. B. Spencer, President of
Black Top Paving Company to County Survgyor John Yuhas concerning the Washington
County Airport re: installation of a ,paved turn -around area at each en d of the main
runway. A lump sum proposal was submitted to excavate, install Asphaltic Concrete
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Base Course 5 Uiches deep, place thereon Bituminous Surface Course ID-2A, 8 in.
deep, 2 half circles with 25 ft. radii,, in the amount of $2, 025. Jessop Steel Company
has agreed to pay a pro rata share as a contribution and in an amount not to exceed
$700 toward the cost of the project upon completion of the work and Tri-State Aviation,
Inc. has agree d to pay $700 as their share towards the cost of the project.
Move d by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above matter be
tabled until next week.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of May 2, 1969 from John F. Bell, Treasurer of the
Law Library Committee, requested the sum of $7000. 00 against the 1969 Budget; said
amount to be used to maintain current status with Law Book Publishers and for cleaning
and reparing as well as binding of books for the Library.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request
be tabled for the time being.
Remarks: Mr. Bell will be notified the Board cannot comply with the request until
tax revenue is received.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza. - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of May 5, 1969 from John M. Maroni, Vice+President
of Burgettstown Borough Council, requested their 1969 County grant be increased to
$1, 000. 00 towards the costly problem with respect to the Linn Avenue project.
be tabled.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above request
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion, carried unanimously.
Letter under date of May 6, 1969 from Walter N. Peechika, Program
Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Agreiculture State Soil and Water Conservation
Commission, informed the Board the Wheeling Creek Cost -Sharing Agreement between
the Washington County Commissioners and the State Soil and Water Conservation Commis-
sion, will cover the Commissioners' payment of $50, 000 to the Wheeling Creek Compact;
as soon as the payment is made to the compact for 1969, documentation is to be
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received will also be included.
Chairman made reference to the meeting held recently with the rep-
resentatives of the State Commission at which time Mr. Peechatka informed the
Board he would secure the above information.
Letter under date of April 30, 1969, from Frank Longevitsh, Secretary
of Independence Township Supervisors, extended an invithtion to the Chief Assessor to
attend the May 21, 1969 meeting of the Supervisors of Cross Creek, Hopewell,
Independence, Jefferson and Mt. Pleasant Townships in the Avella Area HIgh School,
State Route 50, at 8: 00 p.m.; the topic of the meeting will be on how and what procedures
are used to determine the assessment of different properties and a question and answer
period to help cla3fi.fy many of the misunderstandings that arise amont the citizens.
Chief Clerk was instructed to notify Acting Chief Assessor Bush.
Letter under date of May 6, 1969 from Eugene Tenaglia, Bridge Engineer,
informed the Board that all the bridges have been posted with the correct tonnage signs.
Reference was made to Minute No,. 52, dated January 23, 1969 at which time the
recommendations were presented in the interest of accident and loss control-
1/ All bridges should be posted with signs to show the weight limit
2/ The load capacity for all bridges should be ascertained
Mr. Tenaglia reported that the job has been completed.
Mr. Yuhas reported that the bridges are inspected every six (6) months
and they are cataloged.
Memorandum under date of May 6, 1969 from Michael George, Director
Department of Parks and Recreationrrequested the Board to approve final settlement and
payment of the Effa E. Adams property in Mingo Creek County Park. The Boar d of
Viewers made an award of $30, 000 and a preliminary settlement has been made in the
amount of $22, 200; $6, 300 is a total sum for final settlement which includes any claim
for detention.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the sum of $6, 300. 00,
final settlement on the Effa E. Adams et al property, Parcel Number M-23, Mingo Creek
County Park, be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
MOtion carried unanimously.
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Change of Polling Places: (May 20, 1969 Municipal Primary Election)
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, the the following change
of Polling Places, be approved.
Precinct
Polling Place
East Finley
From:
H. M. Plants Garage, Rent $7. 50
2nd
To:
Township Building, Rent - None
Union 1st
From:
Bowers & Sharp Heating, Rent - $25. 00
To:
Gastonville School, - Rent - None
South Strabane
From:
Donald Walker Residence - $25. 00
5th
To:
Patten School, Rent - None
North Strabane
From:,
Alexander School, Rent - None
3rd
To:
Charles Subrick Garage, REnt - $25. 00
Janitor - $ 5. 00
North Charleroi
From:
Borough Building, Rent - None
1st
Janitor - $5. 00
To:
Calvery Bible Church, Rent - $25. 00
East Bethlehem
From:
Shipley. Nicholas Building, Rent - $25. 00
1st
To:
Union Elementary School - Rent - None
Janitor - $10. 00
Washington 6th From: Wally Jefferson Basement, Rent - $25. 00
Ward, 2nd
To: Sixth Ward School - Rent - None
Washington 3rd From: Edward Lee Residence, Rent - $25. 00
Ward, 1st
To: Third Ward School, Rent - None
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of May 6, 1969 from Mrs. L. L. Wellens, 501
Highland Avenue, North Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022 to Commissioner Mazza, asked
that Mr. Mazza study the facts to see if additional funds may be secured for the Monessen
Public Library; she is a regular patron and would pay a fee to have access to the
Library, however she is of the opinion that many would of or could not accept a charge
and is hoping something can be done to help keep this a free facility for everyone.
Chief Clerk reviewed the service area covered by the Citizens
Library, and the cost to those living out of the service area., but working in; those
living out and working away, and the fee to students and adults. Note was made the
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amount of $1, 000 has been contributed by the County the past 'two (2) years to the
Library, and the Chief Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Wellens, that the
County Participates with regard to contributions to the Library.
Solicitor:
Mr. Capano presented applications concerning the Aquatorium on
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the Monongahela Riber to the Board for approval and signature., stating they do not
obligate the County; this is just preliminary procedure.
Mr. Yuhas: This is the same kind of permit we get on some of our other projects.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Applications of
Washington County to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Forests and
Waters, Water and Power Resources Board, for the consent or permit to construct
an Aquatorium on the MonongaheIta Riber, be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr . Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman announced that the Board of County Commissioners had
worked hard with various groups of people, industries, etc. , and after many conferences
and much deliberation and study, it is the wholeheatted agreement of the Board to instruct
the County Solicitor to prepare the necessary resolutions for the Board to adopt and also
prepare the articles of corporation for an Industrial Development Authority in compliance
with the Industrial Development Law 102 of 1967.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. b lynn, that the County Solicitor
be authorized to prepare the necessary resolutions, articles of incorporation and other
necessary legal papers, to establish an industrial Development Authority.
Remarks -
Mr. Flynn - It is possible we can be in a position within two (2) weeks from today
to name the Board, etc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mazza: I would like to make a statement; Tuesday of this week, I made an
inspection of our County Home for Men and I spent some time there and I want to report to
this Board that I find the conditions were absolutely good?
Mr. Mazza commented on the cleanliness, good order, and the fact
that the employees are doing an excellent job.
Mr. Mazza: I had an opportunity to interrogate the patients and they were extremely
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satisfied. My visit was unexpected. The conditions there are very good.
Deputy Controller Whalen, Parks and Recreation Director George and Bidders entered.
11:00 a. m. - Opening of Bids - for the construction of sanitary facilities and parking lots
in Mingo Creek County Park.
Following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
1. Bidder: Richard Construction Company, Incorporated
121 Wilhaven Road, Peters Township
McMurray, Pennsylvania 15317
Total Bid Price: $152, 671. 00
.Alternate Bid: 12, 000. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $15, 300. 00 accompanied bid.
2. Bidder: Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc.
114 Piersol Avenue
Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314
Total Bid Price: $ 98, 436. 00
Alternate Bid: " 10, 070. 00
Bid Bond in the amount of $10, 000. 00 accompanied bid.
3. Bidder: Pompei Paving
R. D. 2
Finelyville, Pennsylvania
Total Bid Price: $108, 913. 00
Alternate Bid: 8,000.00
Chairman reviewed the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners
on the awarding of contracts. Bids are apened in accordance with advertisement - at
the designated date and hour, contracts awarded one week later giving the Solicitor
and necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bids be
tabled for further study by the Solicitor; contract to be awarded on Thursday, May 15,
1969, at 10: 00 a. m. , or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed until 3: 00 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 3: 00 p.m. in Court Room No. 3, for the purpose
of opening bids for: Site Preparation of the New County Home and Hospital, and Juvenile
Detention Home and Construction of the Juvenile Detention Home, with the following
being present: Commissioners Mazza and Flynn, County Solicitor Capano, Deputy
Controller Whalen, Chief Clerk Murphy, County Surveyor Yuhas, Bridge Engineer
Tenaglia, Public Information Officer Huber, Mr. Geno Amanati of Amanati and Tucci
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of WJPA Radio Station and Washington Planning, Reporter Robertson of the Observer -
Reporter and various bidders: Messrs. Harry Stiger and Edward H. Shrewsbury
representing Klein Builder Service; Martha J. Tomko representing W. S. Tomko
Plumbing Company; Joseph M. LaBuda representing L. D. Building Company; Louis
Rea representing Re a Construction; Leo J. Scanlon rppresenting Coleman -Good, Inc.;
Ronald D. Lutz representing R. E. Lutz. & Son., Inc.; W. R. Singleton representing
Harry Dunn Company; Frank Brown representing Frank Brown Masonry; eight (8)
unidentified bidders.
Following bids were opened and read by Deputy Controller Whalen:
Site Improvements - Washington County Juvenile Detention Home: (Three Bids received)
Bidder Alternate A Alternate B Bid Security
1. McAnnallen Brothers,, Inc. $ 58, 401. 30 $ 58, 247. 20 Bond - $6, 000. 00
Washington, Pennsylvania
2. Richard Construction 57, 432. 34 57, 495. 79 Bond - $5, 800. 00
McMurray, Pennsylvania
3. Solomon - Teslevich 63, 087. 60 63, 117.85 Bond - $7, 500. 00
Site Improvements - Washington County Nursing Home: (Five Bids received)
Bidder Alternate A Alternate B Bid Security
1. McAnallen Brothers, Inc. $235, 966. 90 $235, 314. 30 Bond - $24, 000. 00
Washington, Pennsylvania
2. Richard Construction 256, 483. 75 256, 483. 75 -Bond - $25, 700. 00
McMurray, Pennsylvania '
3. Frank B. Bozzo, Inc. 308, 338. 15 308, 338. 15 Bond - $31, 000. 00
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
4. Dick Corporation 390, 555. 90 389, 635. 00
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5. Solomon- Teslevich 269, 349. 90 267, 420. 50 Bond - $30, 000. 00
Washington County Juvenile Detention Home - General Construction: (Ten -Bids Received)
Bidders Base Bid Alternate No. 1 Bid Security `
L. D. Building Co: , Inc: $129, 000. 00 $350. 00 (add) 10% of total amount
Latrobe , Pennsylvania
2. J. Dekelewa & Sons $134, 780. 00 $625. 00 (add) Bond - $18, 000. 00
3. R.: M. Klein Builders Ser. 127, 340. 00 350. 00 (add) Bond - $13, 000. 00
Venetia, Pa.
4. Rea Construction Co. 139, 900. 00 800. 00 (add) Bond P $14, 500. 00
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Bidder
Base Bid
Alternate i
Bid Security
5.
Robert E. Lutz & Son, Inc.
$114, 420. 00
$992. 00 (add)
Bond -
$13, 000. 00
6.
Walter Mucci
115, 795. 00
No Change
Bond -
$12, 000. 00
Coraopolis, Pa.
7.
Harry Dunn, Co.
110, 900. 00
500, 00(add)
Bond -
$11, 200. 00
Pittsburgh, Pa.
8.
Frick Construction Co.
120, 033. 00
350. 00 (add)
Bond -
$12, 100. 00
Pittsburgh, Pa.
9.
McAnallen Bros., Inc.
102, 500. 00
375. 00 (add)
Bond -
$11, 000. 00
Washington, Pa.
10.
Robert Builders, Inc.
118, 796. 00
No Change
Bond -
$20, 000. 00
Washington County Juvenile Detention
Home - Heating & Ventilating: (Two
Bids received)
1.
Chapman Plbg. & Heating
11, 790. 00
967. 00 (add)
Bond -
$ 1, 276. 00
2.
Steel City Piping
16, 000. 00
150. 00 (add)
Bond $
$ 1, 600. 00
Washington County Juvenile Detention
Home - Plumbing
(Eight Bids received)
1.
Coleman - Good, Inc.
27, 650. 00
No Change
10% of
Bid
2.
Chapman Plbg. & Heating, Inc.
26, 970. 00
380. 00 (deduct)
Bond -
$ 2, 697. 00
3.
Ted Walsh & Son
25, 400. 00
400. 00(deduct)
Bond -
$ 2,600.00
Pittsburgh, Pa.
4.
W. G. Tomko
22, 260. 00
225. 00 (deduct)
Bond 9
$ 2, 500. 00
Pittsburgh, Pa.
5.
Bethel Pjbg. & Heating, Co.
28, 525. 00
No Change
Bond -
$ 3, 000. 00
6.
Matter Bros.
24, 388. 00
357. 00 (deduct)
Bond -
$ 3, 000. 00
7.
John B. Bruno
23, 912. 00
180. 00 (deduct)
Bond -
$ 2,400.00
Washington, Pa.
8.
Steel City Piping Co.
24, 240. 00
330. 00 (deduct)
Bond -
$ 2, 500. 00
Washington County Juvenile Detention Home - Electrical: (Four Bids received)
1. Tico Electric 21, 890. 00 8, 000. (deduct) Bond - 2, 200. 00
McKeesport, Pa.
2. Baldwin Electric Co., Inc. 18, 670. 00 7, 045. (deduct) Bond = $ 1, 867. 00
3. Frame Electric 20, 972. 00 7, 057. (deduct) Bond - $ 4, 000. 00
4. R. M. Klein 17, 849. 00 5, 131. (deduct) Bond $ 1, 800. 00
Chairman reviewed the policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners
on the awarding of contracts. Bids are opened in accordance with advertisement - at'tthe
designated date and hour, contracts awarded at a later date giving the Solicitor and
necessary persons involved, an opportunity to review all bids received (time limitation
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