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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 42 - 7-9-1964 - COMMISSIONER152 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.. Motion carried. 3 4 Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that Washington County approve the proposed amendment to the Open Space Agreement dated December 31, 1963, between the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission and the Counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland. This amendatory agreement will make it possible for municipalities within the County and the Commonwealth and its agencies to become a party to the Open Space Agreement and there- by obtain a 30% grant from the Federal Government to acquire open land for parks or recreational purposes. { Roll call vote taken: i Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that letters be sent to Orville Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. , and the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, informing them that Washington County is interested in participating in the Federal Food Stamp Program. be adjourned. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the meeting Meeting adjourned. I THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: 1 July 1964 ATTEST: 94,� CHIEF 5LER NO. 42 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 9, 1964 I 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. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association and Reporter Crouse. Meeting called to order by Chairman of the Board, Mr. Flynn, and E L roll call taken: MINUTE B❑❑K� BOARD ❑F C❑UNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr- Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 41, each commissioner having received a copy. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 41 be approved as read. 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 persons be appointed to the positions as indicated opposite their names at the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men; this action to be effective July 9, 1964. Jennie Knizner Josephine Stanek Caroline Semenick Roll call vote taken: Kitchen Help (back) Matron Practical Nurse Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Rose Angott Jones, be appointed as a Practical Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; this action to be effective July 10, 1964. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence received from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., dated July 8, 1964, requesting authorization from the Commissioners to make a survey of the County Courthouse and adjacent buildings to determine approximate cost of heating said buildings with natural gas. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., be granted authorization to make a survey of the Courthouse and adjacent buildings (no cost to the County) to determine the approximate cost to heat said buildings by natural gas. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maz a - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assess- ment Office be authorized to make a refund (providing that there are no appeals pending in the districts hereafter mentioned) to the United States Steel Corporation due to the over- payment of real estate taxes in the amount of $7, 925. 10 for the tax year of 1963 on 154 -� MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS properties situate in the Borough of Donora and the Township of Carroll, Washington ! County, Pennsylvania. The assessed valuations in the Borough of Donora: I Original assessed value $3, 353, 705. 00 Taxes , paid July 31, 1963 Corrected assessed value 2, 691, 740. 00 Corrected Tax Amount Refund due i The assessed valuation in the Township of Carroll: Original assessed value $938, 765. 00 Taxes paid July 31, 1963 Corrected assessed value 919, 735. 00 Corrected tax amount Refund due i Total refund due from overpayment in both districts: $7, 925. 10 , Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. $39, 028. 76 31,325. 12 $ 7,703.64 $10, 924. 89 10, 703. 43 $ 221.46 Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolution re: Canonsburg Independence Day Celebration be adopted: i i RESOLUTION: CANONSBURG INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION WHEREAS, Independence Day, July 4, 1964, was observed by the Borough of Canonsburg and its citizens with a gala celebration; and WHEREAS, various civic, religious, nationality, military, schools, business, industrial, labor and other groups wholeheartedly participated in the parade with magnificent floats and colorful bands, in making this Patriotic Day one of the most successful and outstanding in the history of the Borough of Canonsburg; therefore be it V RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners extend! their congratulations to the Borough of Canonsburg, its municipal officials and all the peopl�, who made this Patriotic and Historic Day a memorable event; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Borough of Canonsburg. Washington County Board of Commissioners 5 Attest: Michael R. Flynn, Chairman /s/ John P. Bevec /s/ Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ John Mazza /s/ Chief Clerk ' Roll call vote taken: i Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following a 1 resolution re: McDonald Diamond Jubilee Celebration be adopted: RESOLUTION: McDONALD DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION E 1 WHEREAS, the year 1964 marks the 75th anniversary of incorporation MINUTE BOOK 155 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS of the Borough of McDonald, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and WHEREAS, this historical event was the occasion for a Diamond Jubilee Celebration by the officials and citizens of McDonald, from June 14, 1964 through June 20, 1964, sponsored by a civic group under the name of McDonald Diamond Jubilee; WHEREAS, the Borough of McDonald, through its civic leaders and all its people, has become an important and progressive community in Washington County and Pennsylvania; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners hereby extend their congratulations to the Borough of McDonald, all its residents, McDonald Diamond Jubilee Incorporated, and all other persons and civic groups who so diligently applied themselves in making this gala event a glorious success; and to all the municipal officials and citizenry, during these 75 years who participated in the development and accomplishment of the many phases of health, welfare, economy and improvement of their community and community life; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Borough of McDonald and to McDonald Diamond Jubilee, Incorporated. Attest: Washington County Board of Commissioners Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ Michael R. Flynn, Chairman /s/ Chief Clerk John P. Bevec /s/ John Mazza /s/ 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 County Solicitor be instructed to prepare a congratulatory resolution to Ingersoll-Rand Company for locating in our County. adjourned. 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 meeting be Meeting adjourned. THE FORE GOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: Aly 16 l 1964 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK