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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that this meeting be
adjourned.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
April 30 1964
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Office of the County Commissionerk:
I Washington, Pa., April 24, 1964
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Board of County Commissioners met in special session at 9:30 a.m., for
the purpose of awarding the contract for the printing and delivering to the Office of the E
County Treasurer the necessary 1964 Tax Notices and Receipts. Following members
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being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec, Mazza and Deputy Controller Luketich.
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the MONONGAHELA
PUBLISHING COMPANY, 440-442 West Main Street, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, be awarded
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the contract for the printing and delivering of the required number of 1964 Tax Notices ands
e Receipts, as per specifications, in the total amount of $2, 239. 64 (based on actual quantities
furnished in 1963 being $2, 418.. 58); this being the lowest responsible bid received.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. {
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this meeting be
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adjourned.
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j Motion carried unanimously.
'; THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
April 30 1964
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., April 30, 1964
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 10:00 a.m., with
the following
members being present:
Commissioners Flynn, Bevec
and
Mazza.
Also
present being
County Solicitor Capano,
Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr.,
'Mr.
Sittler
of the
Taxpayers' Association, Reporters Crouse and Merdian.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting called to order by Chairman, Mr. Flynn, and roll call taken:
Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr•. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute Nos. 26, 27, 28 and 29, each commissioner having received a copy.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute Nos. 26, 27,
28 and 29, be approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks by Mr. Flynn:
Beginning May 1st, it will be necessary that all recipients of Surplus
Food be reviewed, This additional work requires us to hire two additional employees.
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following persons
be appointed as certifying clerks at the Surplus Food Department. Employment for the
following period: April 29th to May 31st, 1964.
Geraldine E. Koeppelle
Dorothy Plummer
Remarks by Mr. Mazza:
I am voting for these two people because the people from the Department
of Agriculture (Department of Property and Supplies) have informed us that it is necessary
to make a revaluation of all recipients of Surplus Food, therefore on the basis of having
qualified people to do this work which must be done right, I am voting for them. This
program is being scrutinized.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the resignation of
Vicki L. Thomas, Secretary of the Washington County Planning Commission, be accepted
effective May 1, 1964.
Roll call vote Taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Julia Milchovich,
be appointed as Secretary to the Washington County Planning Commission replacing Vicki
L. Thomas; this action to be effective May 1, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Janice L. Molinaro,
be appointed as a Clerk in the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau replacing Julia Milchovich;
I this action to be effective May 1, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that John Banko, be
appointed as a Night Watchman at the Washington County Courthouse replacing Carl Comer,
this action to be effective May 1, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; �Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman of the Board read the following correspondence.
1. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Justice, Bureau
j of Correction. Recent inspection of the Washington County
Prison, this being a copy of letter forwarded to President Judge.
j 2. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Revenue, Bureau
of Traffic Safety. Breakdown on traffic accidents in Washington
County. Report may be beneficial to the Washington County
Drivers Improvement School Program, if said Program is
approved by the Court.
3. Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., requesting their
1964 County appropriation (amount of $2, 000. 00 appropriated).
Commissioners request that bills be presented before issuance
of check.
4. Letter from Peter Elish, County Controller, in re: Collection
j of Delinquent Taxes.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the letter received _
from Mr. Peter Elish be made a part of the record and referred to our County Solicitor,
A. V. Capano.
Letter herewith cited:
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Washington, Pennsylvania
April 22, 1964
In Re: Collection of Delinquent Taxes,
accounting for
Attention: Honorable Michael R. Flynn
Dear Sir:
On May 4, 1964, liens will be filed with the Tax Claim Bureau for all
delinquent taxes for the year 1963.
I have in the past raised this issue with the previous County Treasurer
and have been involved in a litigation over the Acts involved for the collection of our
delinquent taxes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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I am of the opinion that your Board and the County Treasurer should
determine the method and cost of collecting delinquent taxes and the method of accounting
for the same for this year. I do not desire to be involved in any further litigation with
the current Commissioners or Treasurer, therefore, request that this question be resolved
and a pattern established which will meet the requirements of the law as determined by
your solicitors.
Very truly yours,
Peter Elish / s
County Controller
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cc: County Commissioners
County Treasurer
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assessment
Office be authorized to prepare a tax refund for the following due to overpayment of
County tax.
1. Harris, George and Mary, R. D. 2, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania,
due to overpayment of 1962 County Tax. On August 1, 1962, the
amount of $65. 11 was paid for .1962 County Tax on property
situate in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania,
described as 2 story brick house, buildings, 99.,380 acres surface,
total valuation $5395.00. On September 6, 1962, real estate
assessment was reduced by appeal to $4145.00 and tax to $50.57,
a refund is due in the amount of $14.54 to said owners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Blanche E. Martin,
be appointed as a Practical Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged Women,
replacing Gladys Dichak; this action to be effective April 20, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Anna Marie Wundwych,
be appointed as a Registered Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; this
action to be effective April 13, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Theodore Rasel, be
appointed as a Fireman at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; this action to be
effective April 27, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. eEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Following quotations received by Mr. Debreczeni� for the sale of a 1957
County -owned Pontiac.
1. Joseph Muscaro $125.00
2. John Kouklis $105. 00
! 3. Melvin Yeager $ 80.00
E 4. Edward Hutter $ 25.00
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the quotation of
$125.00 for the sale of a 1957 County -owned Pontiac as submitted by Joseph Muscaro, be
accepted; this being the highest quotation received.
Remarks by Mr. Mazza:
After having the Chief Clerk consult with the Controller as to the legality
of a County employee submitting a quotation on this car, and the Controller reporting that
it is legal, I am voting Yes on this motion.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn -,Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks:
Mr. Mazza: I believe we should set up a new board (to accept ballot boxes being
returned) on election night. We need a new system and a new board; there is a lot of
confusion when boxes are being returned on election night in the Public Meeting Room.
Also, a statement should be made by this board that we did not decrease the amount of
money being paid to election board members. Limit is $35.00, this rate fixed by an Act
of Legislature. We are being criticized by many people.
Mr. Bevec: This piece of legislation (establishing rate of pay) was passed at the last
session and not by the Washington County Commissioners. We had nothing to do with
cutting the pay. Many boards are resigning without giving us enough notice to get new
board members. Should have a time limit on resignations. Board members work long
hours. In order to correct this problem, it means we will have to divide the larger
precincts. Some precincts have as -high as 1500 voters. A division should definitely be
made. I would like to suggest that a division be made in North Strabane 3rd ---- this
should be one of the first. This should be a project for the Commissioners to undertake
during the coming summer months. Mr. Quail of the Election Bureau and Mr. Hughes- of
the Registration Office could compile a list of the larger precincts (1000 voters and over)
which should be divided.
Mr. Mazza: Board should go on record that a division of larger precincts definitely
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will be made.
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