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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
equipment if they so desire, rather than the building.
Mr. Capano: We feel it is a fair policy.
Mr. Eliah: Under the Code, we can purchase patented items in this manner.
Mr. Capano: The Code says we have to get the best possible price and through the
lowest responsible bidder.
Representative: I understand this, I am not referring that you ought to do it any
other way.
Mr. Capano: We are governed by the Code.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the above bids be
tabled for further review by the Solicitor. Contract to be awarded at the next regular
meeting Thursday, June 19, 1969, at 10: 00 a. m. , or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the n-e eting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
NO. 74
1969
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa. , June 19, 1969
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Flynn. Also present being:
County Solicitor Capano, Assistant County Solicitor Porter, Acting Chief Clark Pagac,
Public Information Officer Huber, Parks and Recreation Director George, Mr. John Anthony,
Planning Commission Director, and Reporter Robertson of the Observer -Reporter.
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
ommissions to Minute No. 73, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 73
be approved, as read.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Awarding of contract for the furnishing and delivering of two (2) farm type tractors, one
(1) rotary mower and one (1) lawn type tractor with rotary mower.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivery of (2) farm type tractors, one (1) rotary mower and one (1) lawn
type tractor with rotary mower, to the Parks and Recreation, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, be awarded to SICHI FARM SUPPLY, INC., R. D. 1, Eighty Four,
Pennsylvania 15301, for the total sum of $10, 289. 70; this being the lowest responsible bid
received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the recommendation
of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Awarding of contract for the furnishing and delivery of (1) one American Made - New 1969--
One-half Ton Pickup Truck.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivery of One (1) American Made - New 1969 -- One -Half Ton Pickup Truck,
be awarded to BEATTY BUICK, PONTIAC & GMC TRUCK CO., 71 Murtland Avenue,
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the total sum of $1935. 00; this being the lowest
responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion made upon the
recommendation oftthe County Solicitor.
-Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Awarding of contract for the furnishing and delivery of Two (2) New 1969 Model Automobiles -
American Made, and One (1) 1969 Station Wagon - American Made.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivery of Two (2) New 1969 Model Automobiles - American Made, and One
(1) 1969 Station Wagone - American Made, be awarded to PANKOPF FORD SALES, INC.,
470 Washington Road, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, for the total sum of $6686. 83; this
being the lowest responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. Motion
made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Awarding of contract for the furnishing and delivery of One (1) American Made - New 1969 -
Side Door Delivery Station Bus.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the contract for the
furnishing and delivery of One (1) American Made - New 1969 - Side Door Delivery Station
Bus, be awarded to BEATTY BUICK, PONTIAC, & GMC TRUCK CO., 71 Murtland Avenue,
Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301, for the total sum of $2395. 00; this being the lowest
responsible bid received and being in accord with our specifications. This is for the use of
the County Home. Motion made upon the recommendation of the County Solicitor.
Remarks:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Pankopf Ford Sales, Inc. was the lowest bid by 73�, but the bid was not
received until 11:14 a. m. This voided the bid. Time is of the essence in this case.
Correspondence;
Acting Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of June 11, 1969, from
Joseph Adlestein, M. D. , Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Mental Retardation,
stating that our applications for funds for the purchase of day care services for mentally
retarded persons has been approved. This application is being processed for payment, and,
within a few weeks, we should receive -a check in the amount of $3285. 00. It also stated
that our total requests greatly exceeded the funds available for the period covered, therefore,
it was necessary that they adjust our request by relating the total number of days care to be
provided in our county to the total number oft days care to be provide d throughout the State.
In this manner an equitable r;tje was determined. The rate was multiplied by the number of
days care to be provided to arrive at the total allocation for our county. Since the number of
persons to be served by a center cannot exceed the licensed capacity, the licensed capacity
was used when bur request was in excess of that figure.
We are also advised that when the county plan for mental health and mental
retardation goes into effect, services not operated by the Commonwealth will be supported
not by individual grants to facilities but by grants to counties or county joinders pursuant
to approved county plans. While it is hoped that our facility will be eligible for
participation in a county operated Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program, they wish it
to be clearly understood that the present grant in no way commits the Commonwealth to
assure any flow of funds to your facility through the county plan system. If we do become a
participating facility under an approved county plan, our facility will receive payments in
alccordance with the plan pursuant to regulations.
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Budget Item:
Correspondence received from. Norm W. Lyon, Director of the Citizens
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Library, dated June 10, 1969, was read. Mr. Lyon requested that the Board appropriate
$5, 000. 00 to Citizens Library some time in June.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board appropriate
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$5, 000. 00 to the Citizens Library.
Budget Item:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence received from Mr. Gerald W. Leighton, President of the
Washington County Council on Alcoholism, --dated =June 1.6, 1969, was read by the Chief Clerk, .
Mr. Leighton submitted a formal request to the Board for a $3, 000. 00 allocation for the
Washington County Council Alcoholism Information Center.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board grant
$3, 000. 00 to the Washington County Council on Alcoholism, for the Washington County
Council Alcoholism Information Center.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yet;; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
Letter under date of June 12, 1969 from Richard G. Sprenkle, Development
Project Supervisor, addressed to Mr. Mike George, Director of the Washington County
Parks and Recreation Department, was read. Mr. Sprenkle expressed his thanks to Mr.
George for the invitation to attend the dedication of Mingo Creek County Park, on Saturday,
June 14, 1969. Unfortunately because of other commitments he was not able to attend the
dedication. Mr. Sprenkle congratulated Mr. George and his staff and the County Commiss-
ioners for their iniative, foresight and progressive action in the acquisition and development
of our county park system. He also stated that this action has been a major step in meeting
the local park and recret.tion needs in this era of increasing demands for leisure outlet
Furthermore, this action has made Washington County a better place to work and live in.
Appointment
A vacancy in the office of assessor of Chartiers Township has occurred by
reason of the death of the duly elected assessor, Matthew Zofchak. Mr. Bush, Chief
Assessor, recommends the appointment of C. J. Simms, Meadow, Lands, Pennsylvania,
to fill the vacancy in the office of assessor of Chartiers Township. A Petition of qualified
electors of the taxing district was submitted.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the appointment of
C. J. Simms, Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania, be approved for the position of Assessor of
Chartiers Township
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Washington County Airport: (Contract No. 5 FAA Project No. 9-36-043-04)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board approve the
Estimate No. 5 for work completed on the above subject contract by Louis M. McMaster,
Inc. for the period ending May 31, 1969. This estimate, in the amount of $21, 501. 45, has
been reviewed and approved by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Chief Clerk read correspondence from Michael George, Director of Parks
and Recreation, dated June 16, 1969, requesting that the Board approve an expenditure of
$52, 000. 00 to be used for land acquisition for the property of James C. Wilson, C-11,
Cross Creek County Park. This money will come out of the Parks and Recreation Account,,.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: This requires a little bit of explanation.
Mr. George-, On May 29, 1969, the Board approved the issuing of a Writ of Possession
of the James C. Wilson property (C-11, Cross Creek County Park). This request of an
expenditure of $52, 000. 00 is just a follow through. This land was acquired by
condemnation.,.
Mr. Capano: I have received a letter from Mr. John Edwards, suggesting that the Board
be authorized to present a Petition for the Appointments of a Board of Viewers. Apparently
Mr. Wilson does not intend to cooperate with the County in any regard, and it is his opinion
that we should move this proceeding along.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board approve
the expenditure of $.52, 000. to be used for land acquisition for the property of James C.
Wilson, C-11, Cross Creek County Park. This money will come out of the Parks and
Recreation Account.
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 Board petition
the court to appoint a Board of Viewers.
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Remarks:
This is just to make a settlement.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Advertisement for Bids:
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the County Controller
in conjunction with the Chief Clerk, be authorized to advertise for bids for renovation of
the outside of the Courthouse Dome.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn -Yes..
Motion carried unanimously.
Industrial Development Authority
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Resolution forming
the Industrial Development Authority be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, approving the
appointments of the following five (5) members to the Industrial Development Authority Board:
Remarks:
Robert C. Arthurs ----- 5 - year term
Robert W. Sperring ---- 4 -year term
F. J. Buckley -----3 -year term
Michael Chromulak -----2-year term
Americo Troiano ----- 1-year term
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Authority was created under the Industrial Development Authority Law,
Act No. 102 of August 23, 1967, which provides for the organization of local industrial,
business opportunities by the construction, improvement, and financing of industrial,
manufacturing, and research and development enterprises.
Mr. Flynn: rwould like to emphasize the point that much study has been carried out
before implementing the program with various Chambers of Commerce, local industrial
development officials, and representatives of industries.
Mr. Mazza: There is an urgent need for a program of this type in Washington County,
due to the need for industrial land which is competitive with other areas.
Mr. Bevec: There are at least five bona fid requests received from county industries
already interested in our program.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
The resolution stated that, with the creation of the new authority, a
minimum level of unemployment and ma,rimum level of business opportunity can be provided.
Articles of incorporation will be executed and filed with the Secretary
of the Commonwealth.
Mr. Whalen entered meeting.
Correspondence under date of June 17, 1969 to the Board of Commissioner.
from C':� J. Ziernicki, Chief Realty Office Acquisition Branch - Philadelphia, General Services
Administration, stated that the pursuant to Article 4 of the Lease GS-02M=14034, Washington
County Annex, 76 West Cherry Street, Washington, Pa. , dated January 18, 1968, by and
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between Washington County Commissioners, of the first part, and THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, of the second part, covering said property being more particularly described in
the lease referred to. Notice is hereby given that the United States of America exercises
its rights reserved in said lease and will quit, relinquish, and give up premises on the 17th
day of July, 1969.
SOLID aV NNE DISPOSAL PLAN #241
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania has passed the
Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act, Act No. 241 and it was signed into law by the
Governor of the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Act 241 requires that each municipality in the Commonwealth
shall submit to the Department of Health an officially adopted plan for solid wastes disposal
serving areas within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health has recommended to the
County of Washington that the planning be accomplished at the County level, by the County
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Washington County Planning Commission has recommended
that they undertake the development of a county -wide basis at no cost to the local
municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners,
Washington County hereby resolve to prepare a county -wide solid waste disposal management
plan meeting the requirements of the Tlennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act 241 which
plan will be done at no cost to the participating townships, borougl t ;and cities; and that plan
will be submitted to the Department of Health only after it has been reviewed by said
municipalities,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of
Commissioners, Washington County request that the Pennsylvania Department of Health
reserve an assistance grant authorization for the planning of Solid Waste Disposal
Management by the Washington County Planning Commission.
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Chief Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the Board of`County
Commissioners of the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, by a unanimous vote, at their
regular meeting held Thursday, the 18th day of June, 1969.
(SEAL)
Andy Pagac / s /
Acting Chief Clerk
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Chairman
to sign application for Solid Waste Management Planning Assistance Advance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. .
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks:
Mr. Anthony: The cost of Official Plan is $66, 000. 00 but we have to match 50% with
Services.
Mr. Flynn: We still have to come up with $33, 000. 00 matching services.
Mr. Bevec: Does this have to be dated?
Mr. Anthony: By the end of 1970, but they have been flexible.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Article of
Agreement entered into between John H. Hunter, Hopewell Township, and the County of
Washington be executed; this contract commencing July 1, 1969 and ending October 30, 1969.
Mr. Hunter is to pay $160. 00 for the use of this land, (situated in Hopewell Township -
Cross Creek County Park). This land is to be used soley as pasteur land.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks:,: This property was formerly owned by John H. Hunter.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
PARK RESIDENT LEASE:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington
County Board of Commissioners be authorized to enter into a Park Resident Lease
Agreement with James R. Bloom and Constance Bloom for the occupancy of a home in Mingo
Creek County Park. Said lessee is subject to the condition of this agreement and employ-
ment for the term of one month, beginning on the 1st day of June, 1969, and thereafter month
to month.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
meeting recessed:
Meeting reconvened at 11: 00 a.m., for the purpose of opening bids for
the Renovation of the restrooms in the courthouse.
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Bidder Total Amount of Bid Bid Bond
John Bruno $46, 115. 00 $4, 700. 00
65 Campbell Avenue
Washington, Pa. 15301
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bid be tabled for
further stmdy.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence addressed to Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman of the
Board, dated June 17, 1969, from Robert L. Ceisler, Esq. , stated that certain sums of
money have been advanced to them by the County in order to make partial or preliminary
payments to those property owners whose properties have been condemned for the County
parks program.
A list of the property owners showing the amounts advanced is as
follows:
Lerby
C-4
$11, 500. 00
Ciaffoni
C-4-1
12, 000. 00
Ross D. Meyers
M-34
900.00
Mary Patterson
C-27
1,424.00
Ethelwyn Rhine
M-13
6,000.00
Frank Samsa
C-19
11), 400. 00
Charles Edwin Wardle M-27
25, 450. 00
Lee M. Wilson
C-20
10, 300. 00
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
For various reasons these property owners have refused to accept the
partial or preliminary payments. In the case of Charles Edwin Wardle et ux, a writ of
possession has been issued by the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania, and payment will be made into court before the end,�of this month. It does
not appear that they will be able to make the other preliminary payments unless and until
writs of possession are filed and a court order obtained. In that event the various sums
would be paid into court and the County would be entitled to the physical possession of the
properties.
Mr. Ceisler enclosed a trustee check in the sum of $52, 525. 00 representing
the return of the sums listed below:
Lerby
C-4
$11, 500. 00
Ciaffoni
C-4�1
12, 000. 00
Ross D. Meyers
M-34
900.00
Mary Patterson
C-27
1, 425;,00
Ethelwyn Rinne
M-13
6,000.00
Frank Samsa
C-19
10, 400. 00
Lee M. Wilson
C-20
10, 300. 00
$52, 525. 00
These various sums of money were requested by Mr. Ceisler at the
direction of the Department of Parks and Recreation. No further request will be made
for any preliminary payments until the property owners have, in fact, agreed to accept
the same, or unless and until a writ of possession have been filed with the Court. This money
has to be made available from the County within a very short time after the County is
notified that preliminary payments have been agreed upon or writs of possession issued.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, requesting that this money
($52, 525. 00) be returned to the Parks and Recreation Fund in order that it can be made
available immediately if preliminary payments have been agreed upon or writ of possession
issued.
adjourn.
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 meeting
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
, 1969
ATTEST:
ACTING CHIEF CLERK