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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 40 - 5-25-1964 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 145 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners to file a protest to said proposed gas rate .increase and hereby instruct their County Solicitor to send a copy of said Resolution to the Public Utility Commission and a letter protesting said increase by the Columbia Gas Company. Michael R. Flynn /s/ John P. Bevec /s/ John Mazza /s/ WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mazza suggested that a meeting be arranged with Mr. Parkins of Beall & Parkins, Architects, with reference to our applications for Federal Aid (Accelerated Public Works). Applications have been made for the County Courthouse Building, County Jail and County Home and Hospital for Men. It was reported by Mr. Capano that the Court had approved the sale of property of Washington County Institution District to Washington Industrial Development Corporation. Property situate in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsyl- vania. Hearing held on June loth. Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: June 25 1964 ATTEST: � CHIEF CI.,ER NO. 40 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June. 25, 1964 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being County Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr., Mr. Gillespie, Budget Director; and Reporter Crouse. roll call taken: Meeting called to order by Chairman of ,the Board, Mr. Flynn, and Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr.. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were .any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 39, each commissioner having received a copy. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 39 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: 146 MINU TE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr.. Bevec. - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Breese, Manager of the Washington County Airport, Sgt. James Rusello of the National Guard and Frank A. Miscavage, Inspector, Pennsylvania State Armory Board, entered the .meeting. Mr. Breese explained that the National Guard has requested renting of two additional hangars which are available. It will be necessary to make a few improve- ments before they will rent. Presently hangars of this type are renting for $125. 00 per month. National Guard is requesting the following improvements to be made: insulation, heating, and man doors. It is my suggestion that you check on the costs of improvements to see if it would be practical to rent at the same price $125.00 per month, as costs have y gone up since we made the last improvements of the hangars. 1 ; Mr. Miscavage stated that it would be necessary to make the improve- t ments before they would consider renting. Aviation personnel is increasing and the S i additional space is needed for lockers, kitchen and classroom facilities. Sgt. Rusello explained that it's necessary for them to expand. If the County cannot go along with the improvements, it will be necessary for us to get out and this would be a loss to the County,, we will have to go into a new county. Mr. Flynn: I would like to suggest that you submit a letter to the Board, specifying; what improvements are needed. Mr. Bevec: We will act fast upon receipt of your letter. Mr. Mazza: We want you over here in our County. Mr. Flynn: The rental cost will have to be worked out after we see what the improvements will cost. Mr. Miscavage, assured the Commissioners that the letter will be forthcoming and the gentlemen left the meeting. E Letter received from the Bell Telephone Company dated June 22, 1964, relative to our resolution requesting, county -wide non -toll service to residents of Washington County. Letter advised the Commissioners that they will be kept informed of all progress concerning the improvement program for the Washington Area. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation as submitted by A. M. Wudwych, Registered Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be accepted effective July 2, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - .Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. i Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assess- MINUTE BOOK 147 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 ment Office be authorized to prepare tax refunds for the following due to either duplication or overpayment on real estate tax. 1. Barlow, John W. & Lois, R. D. 6, Washington, Pennsylvania, for overpayment of 1962 County Tax., On July 20, 1962, tax was paid in the amount of $58.48 on property situate in South Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 1 story brick house, integral garage„ 2.5005 acres surface, total valuation with occupation $4825. Tax Adjustment dated January 7, 1963, - reduced the total valuation to $4275 and tax to $52.08 net, therefore making a refund due in the amount of $6.40 to said owner. 2. Gaus, Robert T. & Mary L. , 154 Greenhill Drive, Washington, Pennsylvania, (former owner Ellwood, Gail E. & Thelma M. ) for overpayment of 1962 County Tax. On August 1, 1962, tax was paid in the amount of $52. 37 on property situate in North Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 1 1/2 story brick house, garage, lot 11, total valuation $4500. Tax Adjustment No. 1932 reduced the total valuation to $4290 and the tax to $49.92, therefore making a refund due in the amount of $2.45 to the present owner. 3. Taylor, David E. & Alfreda -E., 3090 Sheldon Avenue, Cincinnati 39, Ohio, for overpayment of 1962 County Tax. On August 1, 1962, tax was paid in the amount of $44. 17 on property situate in North Franklin Town ship, Washington County, Pennsylvania, described as 1 story frame house, lots 5 and 6, total valuation $3595. Tax Adjustment No. 1926 reduced the valuation to $2850 and the tax to $35.50, therefore making a refund due in the amount of $8.67 to said owner. 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 following statements from the O'Brien Steel Construction Company, be approved for payment. 1. Steel for Racoon (no name) Bridge No. 23 plus extra work 2. Steel for Wylandville Bridge No. 19 plus extra work 3. Crane service to assist fitting and welding of Wylandville Bridge No. 19 --- be a;.s Total Amount to bd Vouchered for Payment Roll call vote. taken: $2, 439. 37 $6, 840. 92 $ 81.88 $9, 362. 17 Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The following veterans were presented to the Board of County Comm- issioners for consideration for tax exemption. Matesic, John George Invalid HK 110 R. D. 3 1 story brick house, garage 4320 Burgettstown, Penna. Lot 175 150 Smith Township 57-11-1 DB 928-92 4470 1000/0 148 MINUTE B❑❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Bedillion, Walter K. & Betty Invalid - HK 110 North Franklin Township 1 story double brick house - garage 4350 541 Franklin, Farms Road Lot 6 600 Washington,. Pennsylvania DB 758 - 190 4950 100% Dzrkowski, Edward Invalid - HK 110 I Houston, Pennsylvania 1 story brick h Chartiers Township i house - garage 2100 Lot 13 300 17-16-396 DB 898- 2400 100% 465 WHEREAS, the State Veterans Commission, after investigation, has determined the above named persons, from the standpoint of need, to be entitled to f exemption under the provisions of the 1961 Amendment to Article IX, Section 1, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and WHEREAS, the Washington County Chief Assessor has made investigation and determined that the above named met the requirements <set by this Board and are eligible for tax exemption ,for the properties indicated as being assessed in their names, NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion of Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, and agreed to by Mr. Flynn, the following in accordance with the provisions of the Amend- ment to the Constitution recited aforesaid, are hereby exempt from the County Taxes assessed against them for the property indicated opposite their names, to the extent of jpercentage indicated. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners unanimously agreed that a letter be directed to the West Penn Power Company inviting. them to make a survey of converting the Courthouse to electrical heating. Survey to include costs and feasibility of conversion. In conjunction with the Project 70 program, the Commissioners briefly talked about creating a Department of Parks and Recreation for Washington County and the appointing of a five member Recreation and Parks Commission. adjourned. Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting be Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Jul 2 1964 ATTEST: nti .�/ CHIEF C R d J