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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Franks entered meeting.
Mr. George stated that the $200, 000. 00 for Project 70 had been approved
by the state and that the Contract had been returned. This is for the Mingo Creek County
Park and Cross Creek County Park.
Mr. Mazza stated that he had made an inspection of the County Airport
and that the work would be completed either today or tomorrow.
Mr. O. Bard Judy explained to the Board that we have not obtained
easements for the Harmon Creek Project. We need to obtain 4 easements for Project 483;
3 easements for Project 484; and 5 or 6 easements for Project 485. We are at least 75
to 85 days behind in our work. We only have one inspector on the job now and if we don't
get more man power we may lose him.
Mr. Bevec: You definitely should get in touch with your solicitor and get these
easements as soon as possible.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
1969
ATTEST:
Minute No. 80
CHIEF CLERK
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., July 31, 1969
The Regular Board Meeting of the County of Washington met in the
Office of the County Commissioners with the following members present: Commissioners
Bevec, Mazza, and Flynn; Also being present: Chief Clerk Murphy, County Solicitor
Capano; Public Information Officer Huber; Controller Elish; John D. Anthony, Executive
Director of the Washington County Planning Commission, Mr. O. Bard Judy, District
Conservationist SCS, Washington Pa.; Mr. Charles Gillespie of the Washington -Greene
Community Action Corporation; Assistant County Solicitor Porter, County Engineer Yuhas;
Kerry McAmbley, Director of Industrial Development; and Reporter Robertson of the
Observor-Reporter.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
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Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or ommissions
to Minute No. 79, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 79
be approved as read.
OLD BUSINESS:
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 a request made
by Mr. Yuhas for the storing of top soil on county property be granted.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. O. Bard Judy, District Conservationist SCS, Washington, Pa. stated that he has
obtained the easements of Project 484. Projects 483 and 485 should be obtained by
October 4, but may stray to November.
Mr. Anthony: We would like to obtain these easements as soon as possible. I think
it is safe to say that we are progressing satisfactorily. "
CORRESPONDENCE:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, acknowledging the
following resolution and that the matter be turned over to County Engineer Yuhas.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the Brush Run Creek situated in the First Ward of the
Borough of 'Canonsburg is in the need of dredging, and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Canonsburg needs assistance and aid in
accomplishing said improvement to said creek, and
WHEREAS the County of Washington has at various times aided
local communities in such creek dredgings;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Borough Manager be directed to request aid from the
Washington County Commissioners for the Brush Run Creek dredging.
2. That the Borough Manager be and is hereby authorized to complete
any necessary forms requested by the County Commissioners for this aid.
3. That the Borough Manager forward the request for help as quickly
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
PASSED this 14th day of July, 1969.
ATTEST:
James Puchany / § /
Remarks:
BOROUGH OF CANONSBURG
BY: Anthony F. Merante
President
County Surveyor Yuhas said he has been assured by the Department of Forests and
Waters that the survey would start in August. Mr. Yuhas sent in the original request to
the Department of June 10.
Mr. Bevec: The county is responsible for stream clearance; not pollution.
Mr. Yuhas: The State Department of Health is withholding any action until the
outcome of a grand jury investigation on charges that two industrial firms are polluting
the stream.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk stated that a check was received from Harry M. Harvey
to the Washington Co. Chairman in the amount of $170. 00 for stall rent. This stall rent
was underpaid by mistake.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of July 17, 1969, from
Thomas W. Georges, Jr. M. D. , stating that the Plan for providing Mental Health and
Mental Retardation services for the fiscal year July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970 is hereby
approved, sub,j,ect to the conditions and with the provisos set forth in the letter and any
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attachments thereto. Until such time as an appropriation bill is passed by the Legislature,
the Department of Public Welfare is unable to allocate funds to us for this program or to
advise what portion of our approved plan can be funded. Hopefully, the appropriation may
enable the Department of Public Welfare to fund the entire approved program. When an
appropriation is made we will be notified of the amount of the support of approved services
according to the best judgment of the local authorities regarding the needs of the community,
provided that the law and all regulations and official requirements of the Dept. of Public
Welfare are complied with, and except that items of equipment for which t--,standard cost
has not been established must be resubmitted and justified. Requirement of a quarterly
allotment request is hereby waived for estimates of expenditures will be issued later.
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of July 23, 1969
from Charles R. Bugbee, Superintendent of theBoy's Industrial Home of Western
Pennsylvania, stated that at the July meeting of the Board of Directors, The Boy's
Industrial Home of Western Pennsylvania passed- a resolution to increase the per diem
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
charge by $1. 50. The new rate will be effective October 1, 1969 (the beginning of our
fiscal year) and will be $11. 50 per day. Approximately thirty (30) percent of this cost
is re-imbursed to each county by the Department of Public Welfare, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. This increase in the rate is necessitated by significant increases in costs
and expenses, and is a direct result of the present inflationary trend.
Mr. Morgan enters meeting.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of July 25, 1969 from
L. D. Lambert, Director of the Bureau of Municipal Services, Harrisburg, Pa 17120
stating that they have acknowledged receipt of our County Liquid Fuels Tax Fund report
for the period ending June 30, 1969. They have reviewed this report and find it to be
in order. Our county will be certified for the next payment of funds unless, in the meantime,
they receive a report from the Auditor General indicating otherwise.
Chief Clerk read correspondence under date of July 22, 1969 from Mr.
Clay Graham, Administrative Assistant to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
addressed to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan., stating that this letter is to elaborate on
what Congressman Morgan and Michael George, Director of Parks and Recreation, discusses
at the Dedication of Ten Mile Creek County Park Sunday, July 20, 1969, on failure to
receive our HUD Relocation Grant. In April, 1969, we received notification from Mr.
Jerome E. Parker's office that they needed further information pertinent to our relocation
payment. We hastily prepared and submitted this information to them through registered
mail. On May 26, 1969 we received a letter from Mr. Parker, concerning our Open Space
money which we had received, but noting that the $24, 548. 00 for relocation was being held
up and that we would be notified in regard to it. Several weeks went by and we wrote Mrs.
Virginia Dent of Mr. Parker's `office in regard to this same money asking her to please
keep us posted, and that we w ere most anxious to receive it. Since our June 19 letter
to Mrs. Dent, Mr. George has communicated with Mrs. Dent on several occassions about
,the same matter and at the time of the writing of this letter, we still have not received
any official notice about the status of the relocation money.
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of July 25, 1969
from M. A. Cancelliere, President of the Western Pennsylvania National Bank, stating
that Western Pennsylvania National Bank is becoming an important factor in the economy
of Washington County. They have seven offices at this time, serving the people of the
County, and the 8th office will be opened in the Franklin Mall about the 1st of October.
These offices employ 78 people and have an annual payroll of $424, 000. 00. Due to their
interest in the County, they would like to request that WPNB be appointed a Depository for
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County funds and also that they be considered when the County is in need of other banking
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services.
Chief Clerk Murphy read correspondence under date of July 17, 1969
from Bruce L. Thomas, ACSW Executive Director of the United Fund directed to Mr.
Michael R. Flynn, Chairman, stating that they have received the County's check fn the
amount of $1, 000. 00 for support of the current Health-O-Rama program at Washington
Mall. Mr. Thomas expressed his thanks and appreciation for the commissioners
endorsement and financial support of this worthwhile endeavor on behalf of the many
volunteers and participants.
NEW BUSINESS:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the
Controller to transfer $406, 000. 00 from the General Fund (Acct. #1001-2) to the
Capital Improvement Fund.
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
County Controller in conjunction with the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids for the paving
of driveways at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, and paving of the Courthouse
parking area.
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
County Controller to transfer $126, 000. 00 from the General Fund Account to the
Washington County Employees Retirement Fund 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 following areas
and dates be designated for field registrations:
Aug 18, 1969
Aug 18, 1969
FIELD REGISTRATION
GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1969
TIME: 1-5 & 6-9 p.m.
Eldersville
East Bethlehem
Township Building
(Fredericktown)
Aug. 19, 1969 Monongahela City Building
Aug 19, 1969 West Alexander Fire Hall
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Aug 20,
1969
Cecil
Cecil Fire Hall
Aug 20,
1969
Ellsworth
Borough Building
Aug 21,
1969
McDonald
Borough Building
Aug 21,
1969
Centerville
Richeyville Fire Hall
Aug 22,
1969
Somerset
Aug 22,
1969
North Strabane
Township Building
Aug 25,
1969
Burgettstown
Borough ---Building
Aug 25,
1969
Union
Elrama Fire Hall
Aug 26,
1969
Roscoe
Fire Hall
Aug 26,
1969
Peters
Municipal Building
Aug 27,
1969
Carroll
Valley Inn Fire Hall
Aug 27,
1969
Donora
Borough Building
Aug 28,
1969
Finleyville
Community Building
Aug 28,
1969
California
Borough Building
Sept 3,
1969
Fallowfield
Fire Hall
Sept 3,
1969
Monongahela
City Building
Sept 4,
1969
Canonsburg
Borough Building
Sept 4,
1969
Charleroi
Borough Building
Sept 5,
1969
Chartiers
Sept 5,
1969
Daisytown
Sept 8,
1969
Beallsville
Sept 8,
1969
Avella
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
A request of the Chief Clerk from Michael George, Director of Parks and
Recreation, asking that Susan Hemington be hired as Superintendent of Recreation and
Anthony George as Assistant Park Superintendent at Mingo Creek County Park.
Remarks:
Mr. Bevec: I don't think we are ready for a Superintendent of Recreation at this time.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Anthony George
be hired as Assistant Park Superintendent at Mingo Creek Park, Effective August 4, 1969,
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 Attorney Paul A.
Simmons be appointed to a five year term on the Board of the Redevelopment Authority
replacing Melvin B. Bassi, whose term has expired. Mr. Simmon's appointment is
effective July 31, 1969.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Mr. Anthony: On August 8, 1969, we would like all the Commissioners to attend a
Tour Study at Raccoon Creek Park Watershed. I would like to call this to your attention
now because it is of such short a notice.
Mr. Yuhas: On Friday, September 5, 1969, we would like the Commissioners to
attend a Rededication of the Washington County Airport. This is an afternoon affair.
SOLICITOR:
Mr. Capano: I have here for your consideration an agreement between the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the County of Washington which concerns
Day Care Center Services for mothers who are the sole support of their children or
mothers who are attending Day Care Classes and previously unable to work. The Day
Care Service budget will be a total of $53, 166. 52 which the County's share will be $13, 200.40,
The County share maybe provided in time and will not involve any expenditure. of money.
Mr. Charles Gillespie went on to explain the type of services provided by the Day Care
Center Service, and stated that this would be of no cost to the County.
Moved by Mr. Bevec,seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County of
Washington enter into an Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of
Public Welfare to provide the County with a Day Care Center Service. This will be of
no cost to the county.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the County
Solicitor to prepare the necessary legal papers to re -finance a $300, 000. 00 five year
municipal loan as part of the plan to carry out committments for the Capital Improvement
Program.
Remarks: This refinancing of the $300, 000. 00 loan ---is made under Act 299,
the Municipal Borrowing Act.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes°;
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza authorizing the County
Controller to invest $250, 000. 00 in a 60-day U. S. Treasury notes and $250, 000. 00 in
90-day notes. The money will be taken from the general fund account.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Morgan stated that as of July 30, 1969, $2, 728, 449. 91 was the tax collection to this
date.
Mr. Elish reported to the Commissioners that the financial situation has stabilized and that
"We are in excellent shape. "
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, authorizing the
Controller and Deputy Controller to attend a conference at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Fort
Washington Interchange, Pennsylvania turnpike, on August 13, 1969, regarding the
accounting part of the new Magisterial set up.
Remarks:
Mr. Elish: We would like to be familiar with the accounting part of this system
before January 1, 1970.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mazza: I made an inspection of the Fair Grounds last night. I think that the
bleachers should be looked at before the Fair opens, to insure their safety.
Mr. Bevec: I think this has already been done.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
,1969