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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13T❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC,—JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
New Business:
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that the bill received
from Mercy Hospital in the amount of $2, 224. 95 be paid. Payment of this bill approved
at this month's Prison Board meeting (September 17, 1964). Re: John Robert Minnies,
inmate' of Washington County Jail. Admitted to hospital on February 19, 1961 to April 16, j
d 1961, date of death.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Statement received from Edward R. Koch, Plumbing and Heating
Contractor, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for extra work at the Washington County Home and
Hospital, for the year 1958. Following motion made after a brief discussion.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Flynn, that this bill be tabled
until further investigation is made.
be 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 this meeting
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
Octo 1964
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
NO. 5 3
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., October 1, 1964
Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present
being: Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr. , Solicitor Capano, Mr. Ruffalo, resident of the City
of Washington and Reporter Crouse.
Meeting called to order by Chairman 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 No. 52, each Commissioner having received a copy.
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be approved as read.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 52,
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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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 Jesse W. Stimmel'.,
be appointed as a Night Watchman (Courthouse, Account No. 103) replacing John Banko, wh�:)
resigned. This action to be effective September 24, 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 the resignation as
submitted by Evelyn McCracken, Practical Nurse at the Washington County Home for Aged
Women, be accepted. Effective date of resignation is August 16, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence: Mr. Flynn.
1. Copy of Mrs. Louise Koscho's letter which she mailed to the
Washington County Fair Board Directors. Mrs. Koscho is seeking
help to obtain adequate space to house horses which are brought to
the Washington County Fair. Her letter states that last year and
this year, two horses were stalled in a space meant for one. Her
son, who owns a horse, had to have the horse stalled double again
this year. As a result of this double stalling, the horse received
injury to his back leg, caused by getting the leg caught in the
partition dividing the space for the two horses.
Instructions given to the Chief Clerk to notify the Fair Board about
said letter, also to notify Mrs. Louise Koscho, Route 4, Box 216,
Washington, Pennsylvania, that the Commissioners are in receipt
of her letter.
2. Letter from Department of Highways extending an invitation to attend
"Open House" in conjunction with National Highway Week and Penn-
sylvania Highway Week at the District Office Building, R. D. 1,
North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on
October 7, 1964.
3. Pennsylvania Highway Information Association - Subject of Letter:
Pennsylvania Highway Week Dinner - in conjunction with Pennsylvania
and National Highway Week. Reception and dinner in Camp Hill,
October 8, 1964.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
proposed changes in polling places and rental increases, if any, be tentatively approved
and Thursday, October 8, 1964, be designated as the date for final approval and/or hearing's
on the changes, if any.
Robinson 3rd From: Victoria Hospodor Residence, McDonald, Pa.
To: Walter Lapin Residence, 363 Valley St., McDonald, Pa.
Reason: Request of Mrs. Hospodor
Rental: $25.00
Washington 2nd - 2nd
From: Alderman Lohr's Office, 224 W. Chestnut St., Washington, Fa.
To: Alderman Lohr's Office. 11 N. Franklin St., Washington, Pa
Reason: Alderman moved his office, former location vacant, without
heat, electricity, etc.
Rental: $25.00
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC,'JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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North Charleroi 2nd From: Woytovich's Cleaning Establishment
To: Joseph Kalamas Barber Shop - Corner 5th & Center
Reason: Does not want to close on Election Day
Rental: $25.00
Union 5th From: Allridge Greenhouse Display Room
To: Ringgold Elementary School
Reason: Mrs. Allridge requested change
Rental: None - Janitor Fee ($10.00)
Canonsburg 3rd - 2nd From: M. D. P. Cabinet Shop, Grant Street, Canonsburg, Pa.
To: Paul Reynier Residence, 212 Brook St., Canonsburg, Va.
Reason: Cabinet shop needs the space; cannot afford to close
on Election Day
Rental: $25.00
Smith 2nd From: Civic Club - Bulger, Pa.
To: St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bulger, Pa.
Reason: Civic Club not a good polling place; offensive condition.
Rental: $25.00
Fallowfield 4th Request for rental increase requested by Mr. Satina
Rental: $10.00 increase to $30.00
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the quotation as
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submitted by Robert L. Simpson, Roscoe, Pennsylvania, to perform necessary work;
loading of rock
and silt from
creek bed of Woods Run,
Elco
Hollow,
Elco
Borough,
Wash-
ington County,
Pennsylvania,
be accepted as follows: 1
1/4
cu. yd.
HiLift
- $8.50
per
hour - approximate time to complete job - two days. Area to be cleared is adjacent to a
private bridge and approximately 150 feet upstream from bridge. Necessary contract for
this project to be prepared by County Solicitor.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.,
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bevec: Residents in the Granville Area (Gorby's Run) complaining about debris
which has been dumped into one large pile. This stream cleared and work performed by
Bissett Construction Company, in connection with the Flood Control Project (Chartiers Creek).
Mr. Gillespie, Budget Director, entered the meeting.
At the request of Mr. Flynn, County Solicitor Capano explained the
problem concerning compensation case re: Glenn Ashbrook, date of accident, November
25, 1957, injury to left eye. Mr. Ashbrook consulted Dr. Wm. M. Reily, Jr., for pro-
fessional services with this injury, Statements received by the County Engineer's Office far
treatment as follows: November 17, 1960 - $25.00 and December 6, 1960 - $15.00. Mr.
Ashbrook's foreman, Mr. Muscaro of the Bridge Department, advised him to see a doctor
in regard to this injury. It was the opinion of both Mr. Muscaro and Mr. Capra, (Garage
Department) that expenses would be covered by compensation. Because the Statute of
Limitations time had run out, Mr. Ashbrook received no compensation/ (point of information)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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nearly two years after the accident occurred ;and would not honor the claim; quoting the
following section (f) of the Compensation Law - the employer is liable for medical for the
first six months after disability begins and since these bills are for a period of nearly
two years after the accident, they would not be covered. Mr. Capano stated that this bill
is now the responsibility of the County and should be honored and paid. Mr. Ashbrook
has paid Dr. Reily the amount of $40.00 and therefore, reimbursement should be made
directly to him. I would suggest that all paid statements be attached to the voucher. Also,
I would like to urge that all accidents regardless of how small they may appear, be report �d
immediately to the department head and a report filed.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Mr. Glenn AshbroDk
be reimbursed in the amount of $40.00, and all paid statements be attached to the voucher,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn inquired if Mr. Capano had an opportunity to investigate the
statement of Koch Plumbing and Heating Company. Subject discussed at the September
24th meeting.
Mr. Capano: I've conferred with Mr. Parkins, Architect, with the firm of Beall &
Parkins, with regard to this statement of Mr. Koch's re: Extra work performed at the
Washington County Home and Hospital for Men. Mr. Parkins states that he is only able
and will only approve those items of work performed as outlined in his tabulation report
under date of October 3, 1963. Statement submitted by Mr. Koch amounts to $4, 759.49,
Tabulation report submitted by Mr. Parkins, as items to be considered for payment, amou its
to $2, 406. 26. Mr. Parkins explained that all other items excluded from his report are
items which were included in the original plans and specifications. Those items have been
completed and payment made. This work done under contract. Mr. Parkins said he would
prepare the certificate of , payment in the amount of $2, 406. 26.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the firm of Koch
Plumbing and Heating Company be paid the amount of $2, 406. 26 as approved by Mr. Parkims,
Architect of Beall & Parkins, for work (extra) performed at the Washington County Home
and Hospital for Men, but only on the condition that a release is received from the Koch
Plumbing and Heating Company accepting this payment as payment in full.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Elish, County Controller, entered the meeting at this time at the
request of Mr. Flynn.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC,-JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Reporter Merdian entered the meeting.
Mr. Flynn addressing Mr. Elish explained that he invited him into the
meeting to inform him about an emergency existing at the County Garage which was brought
to his attention Wednesday afternoon, upon his return to Washington from a trip made to
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Beaver County by the Commissioners, Solicitor and Controller. Memorandum received
from Mr. Kittridge, Purchasing Agent, contains the following information:
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j Mr. Haffner and Mr. Capra have reported that the three 2-1/2 ton
trucks are in no condition to do any long hauling. They have asked if a truck could be
obtained immediately. Through the proper course of advertising, it will take approximately
two months before we receive any new trucks. This is due to the fact that trucks are jus-:
now starting into production.
General Discussion on this problem:
Mr. Bevec: Mr. Elish, because of this emergency that exists, with reference to
the breakdown �of the
trucks,
would the
Controller
have any objections to accepting pro-
posals
Posals or q
for the
purchasing
of a truck
without advertising?
Mr. Elish: I'd have no objections as long as a resolution is passed.
Mr. Flynn: In view of the information presented by the General Foreman of the
Bridge Department and the Purchasing Agent concerning the condition of the Liquid Fuels
Trucks, we hereby declare that an emergency exists and authorize the Purchasing Agent's
Department to buy a truck without seeking bids.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Purchasing
Agent be authorized to purchase an appropriate truck to replace one of the broken-down
trucks, without the necessary advertising because of an emergency which now exists and
that the truck be purchased from Liquid Fuels monies.
1955, August 9, P. L. 323, 1802 Paragraph (b)).
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Roll call vote taken:
(Motion made in compliance with
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Anthony Merante, President of Canonsburg Borough Council,
entered the meeting.
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Mr. Mazza: I feel that the County Controller and the Budget Secretary should get
together to see how we stand on the Budget. I've been receiving many conflicting figures
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on how we'll end up this year. Commissioners should know positively where they'll stand
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with regard to the Budget. They definitely should know if it will be necessary to make an3
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I reductions. In Court, I'm on record saying that if the Bond Issue to fund the County debt
was approved, then the County would finish the year with a cash surplus. In all fairness
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to the County Commissioners, we should definitely know how we stand.
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