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MINUTE BOOK 597
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
NO. 81
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., August 7, 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 Murphy, Mr. Charles Gillespie - Direetor of the
Washington -Greene County Community Action Corporation, Parks and Recreation Director
George, Public Information Officer Huber, Treasurer Morgan, Drs. Michael Serene
and Merrill Campbell, Messrs. Walter Cailer, Paul Burd and Donald Si-niilp- representing
California State College, and Reporter Robertson.
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, omissions or additions to
Minute No. 80, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 80 be
approved , as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Order of Business dispensed with -
Special Order of Business:
Mr. Flynn: We are honored to have the five distinguished gentlemen present represent-
ing California State College, for their presentation of an education program for deprived
children.
Dr. Serene: Thank you for having permitted us to come.
Dr. Serene stated that the program is to offer services to the students of
the area that come from underprivileged homes (economically, culturally and socially)
that are potential college students, with a set-up for 100 students, 50% black and 50% white
that are selected by the guidance counslers at the local highschools; regular enrollment
tuition cost to the students is $175 but to these students it is $45. 00 and they have present
enrollment of 94 students; following the summer trimester program, if the students
continue on, they earn three (3) credits; these are remedial classes and special tutoring
by various members of the faculty, however, there is no flexibility because of lace of
matching funds with Dr. Serene being of the understanding if they would receive a grant
of $1, 000 it would be equivalent to $10, 000 (9-1) basis. Mr. Gillespie stated that
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depending on what the State Legislature and Congress will do, there is a possibility it
will go to (20-1) basis. Mr. Carter speaking in the class room aspect stated that after
the program the students are ready to go into the college work. Dr. Campbell gave a
brief history on the idea of an educational aid program that dated back four years ago
under the late Dr. Duda with the setting up of the first meeting and aid of Mr. Gillespie
(Community Action Corporation) that ended with the Upward Bound Program, the success
of which was fantastic - Mr. Pete Smith of the DPA was also very helpful.
Mr. Whalen entered the meeting. Dr. Campbell also informed the Board, they are
trying to set up a foundation - a student loan fund has been established to accept and dis-
pense monies and through this organization, California Student Loan Fund, can accept
and deposit money for scholarships. They have IRS exemption on this.
Mr. Mazza: -- What are your total needs for the program.
Dr. Serene: It will vary, right now we have to check with our students, we have to
study every case, some will be partial and some will be total.
Mr. Gillespie: The Upward :Bound Program ran $125, 000 a year.
Dr. Campbell: Ours will run approximately $100, 000.
Mr. Flynn: The Upward Bound Program is no longer there and these gentlemen
are pioneers and they have come up with something new to help these children and I think
you are to be commended; the County Commissioners through the Executive Director of
the Community Action Corporation are pioneers too.
Mr. Carter made note that the teachers in the program are very
interested, they are giving up some of their time to help these children.
Mr. Flynn: Speaking for our Board, it has been our experience that we find in our
daily structure, if we can be of any help to any individual or group of individuals, to ac-
complish some little thing, that our efforts are not going to be in vain. Mr. Gillespie is
making a request of his budget in the amount of $5, 000.
Mr. Bevec: In view of the program presented by these gentlemen, I think it is a
most worthy program. . we have come into contact where some people have not been able
to get into colleges, and I would move that the $5, 000 appropriation be made to the Com-
munity Action Corporation and that $2, 000 of this $5, 000 be made as a contribution to the
California State College Student Loan Fund for the underprivileged and disadvantaged student
program.
Mr. Mazza: Before I second the motion, I would like to commend the gentlemen for
coming over and bringing it to our attention - we have an austerity program but we
realize our position with the health and welfare of our people and the three (3) of us and
I personally feel it is going to be a good program, therefore I second the motion.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously, with Messrs. Carter, Burd and Siniilio and
Drs. Campbell and Serene leaving the meeting.
Chief Clerk - Correspondence:
Chief Clerk announced a check in the amount of $42, 928, the last payment'
on the land acquisition which amounted to $320, 000 (Project 70), was received,
Mr. George: We have a new contract to get $200, 000.
Letter under date of August 1, 1969, received from Richman, Derrico &
Posa, signed by Mr. Stephen I. Richman, subject being appeal of Washington Mall from
Tax Assessment, again requested the early hearing before the Board for assessment and
revision of taxes; they have not heard anything from the Board in regard to setting up a date.
Letter under date of August 5, 1969 from Robert G. Wilson, Executive
Director of the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission, enclosed the estimated budget
for the period July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970 - the Washington County apportionment for
the Watershed Commission for this fiscal year amounts to $50, 000 payable to the Commission
by September 151h of this year.
Mr. Flynn: I suggest that copies be sent to the Planning Commission and also, when
the check is issued, a xerox copy of the check; we have to present this information before
we receive reimbursement in the amount of $12, 500 from the State.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Washington County
apportionment payment in the amount of $50, 000 for the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission
be made.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of August 4, 1969, received from Warden Joseph A.
Feconda, requested permission from the Board to attend the yearly meeting of the American
Congress of Correction at Minneapolis, Minnesota from August 18-21; the request is included
in his budget for this year.
Mr. Bevec: Is he still president of the Association or is he going up as the Warden?
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the above request be
tabled until the next regular meeting.
Remarks:
Association.
Chief Clerk will make inquiry as to the Warden's status with the State
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Black Top Paving Company, Inc. Payment: Washington County Airport Project -
Chief Clerk presented a recommendation for payment received from
Michael Baker, Jr. Inc.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the sum of $96,786. 00
due Black Top Paving Company, Inc. (Contract No. 6, Estimate No. 1 of the Washington
County Airport Project No. 9-36-043-C905, be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of July 29, 1969 received from Theodore Botula,
Superintendent, Allegheny County Work House and Inebriate Asylum, enclosed the bill
for boarding prisoners at the institution for the period beginning January 1, 1969 and
ending June 30, 1969.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the bill for boarding
prisoners at the Allegheny County Work House and Inebriate Asylum (as per agreement)
in the amount of $5, 967. 00 be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk read the following notifications from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Transportation:
(a)
In re: A. 95480
Application of the Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania for approval of (1) the abolition of the crossing, at grade, where State Highway Route
108 (Traffic Route 519) crosses the tracks of Penn Central Company and the construction
of a crossing, at Grade, in lieu thereof, where the same highway, relocated as proposed,
will cross the same tracks of said company and (2) the abolition of the crossing, at grade,
where East College Street drosses the same tracks of said company, all in the Borough of
Canonsburg, Washington County, and the allocation of the costs and expenses incident
thereto - field investigations and conferences will be held at the sites of the crossings
starting with SHR (Traffic Route 519), at grade, in the Borough of Canonsburg,
Washington County and then proceeding to the other crossing involved in the above -entitled
proceeding on Wednesday, August 20, 1969 at 10:00 a. m. DST to discuss the matters
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involved.
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In re: A95460
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Application of Penn Central Company for approval of the abolition of the
crossing, at grade, where the track of said company crosses the junction of Hall Avenue
and New Washington Street, in the City of Washington, Washington County, and the allocation
of the costs and expenses incident theret6 - a field investigation and conference will be
held at the site of the crossing involved in the above entitled proceeding on Tuesday,
August 12, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the matters involved, kindly arrange to have a
representative present.
Mr. Capano made note that generally when these notices are received he
has County Surveyor Yuhas check them to see how or if the County is involved and
representation necessary.
Budget Item:
Letter under date of August 5, 1969 received from Mrs. John F. McMurray,
Secretary of the West Alexander Agricultural Association, requested their budget
appropriation for their free Fair that will be held September 10-13, 1969.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the appropriation for
the year 1969 to the West Alexander Agricultural Association in the amount of $700. 00 be
approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under date of August 1, 1969, received from T. W. Johnston,
Division Manager, West Penn Power Company, made reference to a verbal commitment
in 1965 made by their company with regard to a $20, 000 wiring allowance upon completion
of the conversion of the Court House to a total electric facility, including heating,
and air conditioning - in accordance with an electric service agreement signed by the
Commissioners which provided for serving the total electric Court House, West Penn
Power expended funds to provide the capacity for the project recommended by G. A.
Mattern & Associates, the first phase of which has been accomplished; however, since
no steps have been taken beyond the first phase, West Penn's obligation under this com-
mitment will terminate July 31, 1970 - if the conversion takes place after July 31, 1970,
they will be glad to discuss a wiring allowance if available at that time.
Mr. Flynn : I would suggest that the Chief Clerk notify the gentlemen that what he
states is correct, that we did have an agreement and that we intend prior to the adoption
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of our budget and Capital Improvement Program for 1970, to look into the matter.
Mr. Bevec: This money was put in escrow, it wasn't binding.
Mr. Mazza: But I think it is worth discussing.
Mr. Mazza also made note of the various industries and businesses that
are contributing to air pollution via of their smokestacks, namely the George Washington
Hotel, Trust Building, Courthouse, and those industries along Interstate 70.
Mr. Flynn: The time is coming when corrections will have to be made and we will
take this under consideration.
Controller Elish entered the meeting.
Letter under date of July 30, 1969, from Jack B. Piatt, President,
Millcraft Products, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies, informed the Board Jetcraft, Inc.
a subsidiary is very interested in leasing a plot of land on, or adjacent to, the Washington
County Airport for the purpose of erecting a hanger similiar in design and construction
to the one presently being used by Jessop Steel Company that will be large enough to
comfortable accomodate at least two air craft, their present Lear Jet and a similiar
airplane. Mr. Piatt made note that the recent runway extension and other improvements
which are scheduled for the near future have greatly enhanced the desirability of the
Washington County Airport for establishing a base for their operations in this area.
Chairman recommended that the letter be turned over to the Solicitor and
that the Solicitor and that the Solicitor check the existing contract with Jessop Steel and
also check with County Surveyor Yuhas if the land is available.
Parks and Recreation:
Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter under date of July 18, 1969 to
Honorable Charles G. Sweet, President Judge, from Robert L. Ceisler of PATRONO,
CEISLER AND EDWARDS, requesting that arrangements be made that Mr. Lloyd Provost
not be permitted to sit on any more future County cases in connection with the Parks
Program because of a conflict of interest.
Mr. Flynn: We haven't received a reply?
Mr. Murphy: None at all.
Chief Clerk read a copy of a letter under date of July 30, 1969, to the
Washington County Planning Commission from Robert L. Ceisler of PATRONO, CEISLER
AND EDWARDS, concerning a legal opinion as to the basis for the authority of the County
to condemn property for flood control purposes; reference was made to the Act of
January 19, 1968 found in 32 P. S. 5001 et seq. Section 5002 (1), Section 5005 (a) (1) and
Section 5005 (c)..... letter stated it therefore seems clear that the County has the power
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sheds by preventing floods and soil erosion.
Washington County Airport FAA Project No. 9-36-043-C905:
Letter under date of July 31, 1969 received from Walter M. Maravich,
Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. to Mr. Gerald D. Curtin, Airports Branch Chief; stated Forms
FAA-5100-6 Application for Grant Payment No. 1 in the amount of $55, 576.13 were sent
to the County Commissioners for signature and forwarding of four copies to the FAA
for approval and paymen t.
Mr. Murphy: These were signed and forwarded last week.
Chief Clerk presented an invoice as submitted by Joseph F. Bontempo and
Associates to the Board for approval.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice No. 51911 in'
the amount of $79, 674. 30 as submitted by Joseph F. Bontempo and Associates (Project
P-PA 3587) for receipt of Bids in accordance with agreement dated October 24, 1964 and
supplemental letter from Washington County Commissioners dated January 26, 1965, be
approved for payment (Architect's fee due for receipt of bids).
Mr. Mazza: Is this the final payment?
Mr. Murphy: This is the final one.
Mr. Mazza: We discussed this with Congressman Morgan - he is going to make an
all out effort in Washington with regard to the matter and costs involved - it wasn't the
responsibility of the County Commissioners why the program wasn't approved due to the
delay and red tape in Washington, there is a possibility it may not cost the county.
Mr. Capano: This is in accordance with the contract.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented an invoice as submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. Inc.
to the Board for approval.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Invoice No. 52376 in
the amount of $2, 258. 34 as submitted by Michael Baker, Jr. , Inc. (Project No. 9-36-043-05),
partial billing for general inspection services in connection with the bituminous surface
overlay in the existing runway and taxiway at the Washington County Airport, be approved
for payment; billing in accordance with Article I-B and III-B of the engineering agreement
dated October 31, 1968 (Contract No: 6, Estimate No. 1 of Black Top Paving Co., Inc.)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Advertisement for Bids:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the County Controller
be authorized to advertise for bids for the printing and delivering to the Election D6-
partment of the County Commissioners the necessary election supplies, necessary ballots
and for the delivering of the ballot boxes with election supplies to the Judges d Elections
for approximately two hundred precincts, required for the conduct of the Municipal
General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1969. Said bids to be received in
the Office of the County Controller, Courthouse, Washington, Pennsylvania until 11:00
a. m. DST Thursday, September 4, 1969 and publicly opened immediately thereafter in
the presence of the County Commissioners, in the Office of the County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mobile Units for Registration:
Mr. Bevec: For many years we have had complaints that we don't cover enough
areas for registration and I would suggest that we set up mobile units to cover areas - by
having these units we can get into the areas for a short period of time. I would suggest
we set up two (2) with two (2) registrars in each one, to pick up the areas not covered. I
would therefore move that the Registration Office for the County be enpowered to set up
registration dates and times in the given areas of the County with the use of Two (2)
Mobile Units.
Mr. Mazza: I will second that motion but in my remarks I would like to elaborate a
little more than that, as I mentioned in our preliminary meeting, we should try to arrange
something at the fairgrounds for registration purposes and that I think the motion Mr.
Bevec made is another step forward in our County because I would say both political
parties and the people have been negative as far as people being registered.
45-50% of the total population is registered.
Mr. Bevec: They are going to areas for three (3)-hours at a time.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn: There has been quite a bit of research and a study made in the matter
of these Mobile Units and my understanding is we can lease two (2) vans which would be
sufficient to meet the needs and we can lease them for $100. 00 per month each and $. 03
per mile.
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that we. -lease two (2) mobile
units and an agreement be entered into for the purpose of registration.
Note was made that there is approximately a month to register and if this
(mobile units) proves successful, we can try it again sometime. The trailers should be
properly posted so the people will know: Washington County Mobile Registration Unit.
Solicitor:
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Articles of Agreement - Allegheny County Workhouse
Letter under date of July 29, 1969, received from Theodore Botula,
Superintendent of the Allegheny County Work House and Inebriate Asylum, enclosed the
semi-annual contract covering the boarding of prisoners at the Allegheny County Work
House and Inebriate Asylum for a six month period commencing July 1, 1969 and ending
December 31, 1969, which reflects the actual per diem cost for the stated period.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Articles of Agree-
ment between Washington County and the Allegheny County Work House in Parkview, be
executed; this being a semi-annual contract commencing July 1st and ending December
31st.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Tax Refunds:
Solicitor presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said
refunds having been approved by the County Treasurer and Solicitor.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or
overpayment of real estate taxes.
1. Re: Mendenhall, J. A. & Orpha
Hanover Township, E-2 Plate
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Tax in the amount of $10. 26/was paid on assessed valuation of $600.
on July 16, 1969. Tax Adjustment #93 removed assessment as a duplication
with E Plat, making a refund due in the amount of $10. 26 to J. A. & ORPHA
MENDENHALL, 3389 Main Street, Weirton, West Virginia.
2. Re: United States Steel Corporation
Fallowfield Township, G. & H. Plates
Tax in the amount of $44. 80 net was paid on assessed valuation of $2620. on
July 23, 1969. Tax Adjustment #166 reduced assessed. + valuation to $820.
and tax to $14. 02; Tax in the amount of $31. 12 net was paid on assessed val-
uation of $1820 on July 23, 1969. Tax Adjustment #167 reduced assessed
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valuation to $1060. and tax to $18. 13, making a refund due in the amount of
$43. 77 to UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, 525 William Penn PI ace,
Pittsburgh 30, Pennsylvania.
3. Re: Bethlehem Steel Corporation
West Bethlehem Township
Tax in the amount of $87. 38 net was paid on assessed valuation of $5, 110. on
July 22, 1969. Tax Adjustment #165 reduced assessment valuation to $3, 18-5.
and tax to $54. 46 net, making a refund due in the amount of $32. 92 to
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION, ELLSWORTH, PENNSYLVANIA.
4. Re: Bentleyville Borough
Pavlic, Leonard M. & Anna M.
Tax in the amount of $68. 78 net was paid on assessed valuation of $4525. on
July 15, 1968. Adjustment #1697 reduced valuation to $4025. and tax to
$61. 18 net, making a refund due in the amount of $7. 60 to LEONARD M.
& ANNA M. PAVLIC, 405 Main Street, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Data Processing:
Since the Data Processing Project should be completed by the end of the
year, the statements will go out sooner having a new discount period which will have to
be established by motion.
Mr. Capano: Statements under this programming will go out much sooner.
Mr. Bevec: Statements under this new programming will come out at least a month
earlier and the following year they will come out earlier yet; after the program has been
established and most of the kinks worked out, so in setting up these different times, the
statements will be out at least a month earlier.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that for 1970 the County
Tax Discount Period be from May 1st to July 1st and that the Face Period be from July 2nd
to September 1st inclusive.
Note: According to the Act, the lien date remains the same.
Mr. Capano: We are adopting at this time because the tax statements are being pre-
pared at this time.
Note was made that it should be a savings to the taxpayers in regard to
county borrowing.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano: In line to make precincts smaller, it is necessary to divide Chartiers 6th
into two (2) precincts (there are approximately 1200 voters in Allison and Moniger)
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Solicitor be
authorized to prepare and present the petition to the Court for the division of Chartiers
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Purchase of Land in South Strabane Township:
Mr. Capano informed the Board that the petition was prepared and approved
by the Court for 40 acres of land in South Strabane Township for Industrial Development -
total amount of purchase was $40, 000 - approved last Monday. Mr. Capano requested
approval by the Commissioners prior to completing the transaction, that a survey of the
land be made, the title searched and a title of insurance obtained on this.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the purchase of land in
South Strabane Township for Industrial Development be searched and surveyed and title of
insurance be obtained.
Mr. Capano: This will go into the general cost.
Mr. Bevec: This is the beginning of the Land Bank Program.
Mr. Mazza: We did get a good price - $1, 000 an acre.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Capano: In accordance with our agreement for the New Juvenile Detention Home,
the obligations on the County to provide builders risk insurance - said insurance has
been obtained and the individual memos and the original have been forwarded to the Con-
troller's Office and a bill in the amount of $696. 00 is involved.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the invoice in the amount
of $696. 00 for Contractor's :Risk Insurance in connection with the construction of the
New Juvenile Detention Home, be approved for payment.
Mr. Capano: This type of policy is for the complete job - it will continue after the
building has,been completed - this is for one year.
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 adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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