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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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passed to this effect and Mr. Yablonski presented letter from the President of the Harness
Racing Council, which brought the matter up, to the Board.
Mr. Flynn informed Mr. Yablonski that this matter will be taken
under advisment and requested that Mr. Capano, County Solicitor, be furnished a copy of
the letter.
Mr. Flynn read letter from the Network Election Services dated
September 30, 1964, requesting that the Board of Commissioners submit to them a
certificate of authorization allowing them to appoint watchers during the tally of votes in
this forthcoming election, November 3rd.
General discussion followed at this time on the above -mentioned letter,
Chairman requested that the matter be tabled and the Solicitor in-
structed to send letter to the Network Election Services informing them that when names
are submitted to us, we will send the names to Court for recommendation, in compliance
with the law.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the request of
the Network Election Services for authorization to appoint watchers during the tally of
votes in the forthcoming November election, be tabled. Solicitor to send letter informing
them when names are received, we will send them to Court for recommendation, in com-
pliance with the law.
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 adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
Octobg(r 22 1964
ATTEST:
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NO. 56
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., October 22, 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., Mr. Wilson, member of Washington City Council,
Representative of the Soil Conservation Service and Reporter CrDusr-.
Meeting called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC,_JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions
to Minute No. 55, each Commissioner having received a copy.
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The approved as read.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 55,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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{ Old Business:
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the changes in
polling places (change of place or rentals) which were tentatively approved on October 15, :964,
Minute No. 55, having received no objections to date, be finally approved today.
j Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gillespie, Budget Secretary, entered the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Charles A.
Gillespie, be appointed as the Project Director for the National Youth Training Program
under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act; this appointment to be effective October 1, 1964.
Remarks:
Mr. Mazza: Will this interfere with his work as the Budget Secretary?
Mr. Flynn: No. It will tie in with hiis-, work.
Mr. Gillespie: My duties will consist 75% in directing this program (Federal Govern -
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ment) and 25% in County budgetary work. The County will be reimbursed for my salary.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
' Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flynn: I received the following letter from our Solicitor, Mr. Capano, in
reply to Mr. Yablonski's request to act upon a resolution authorizing employees (not police
officers) on the County payroll, making less than $6, 000. 00 per year, to be permitted to
� hold stock in harness racing. (See Minute No. 55). Reply should be made a part of the
record.
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i Mr. Michael R. Flynn, Chairman
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pennsylvania
RE: Kenneth J. Yablonski, Esq.
Dear Mr. Flynn:
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. BEVEC. JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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At your request, I read the letter submitted by Mr. Yablonski from
the Racing Commission. I also checked the section of Purdon's (307.2 (4)) to which the
letter refers.
The Act specifically states: "The provisions of clause (3) of this sub-
section (A) shall not apply to a public employee of a political subdivision (other than a
police officer or paid employee of a police department, sheriff's office, district attorney's
office or other law enforcement agency) whose compensation is less than six thousand
($6000) per annum", etc.
The Act does not differetiate as to type of employees. It is my opinion
since sheriff's employees are specifically mentioned as a type of employee who cannot -be
excluded from the provision of owning or holding stock, no resolution could be adopted to
make Mr. Yablonski elegible.
Sincerely yours,
A. V. Capano /s/
A. V. Capano
Solicitor
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Mr. Flynn: Following letter forwarded to Mr. Ralph Scott, Zoning Inspector by
Mr. Gene P. Amanati, Real Estate Broker for Washington County.
October 15, : 1964
Mr. Ralph Scott
Zoning Inspector
675 Woodlawn Drive
Washington, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. Scott;
I am requesting a variance for the property located at 750 Locust Avenue Extension, South
Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, from Light Industrial, its preseng
use, to a Special Purpose facility, to be used as a County Detention Home.
The subject property is a two (2) story brick dwelling, situated on a lot of approximately
one (1) acre.
I am enclosing a property plate, to scale, showing the dwelling and area for which a
variance is being requested.
Very truly yours,
Gene P. Amanati / s /
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Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Louis Tiano, an
employee of the Washington County Bridge Department, be granted a sixty-day leave of
absence; this action to be effective October 19, 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 of
Rose Marie Draucker, Kitchen Helper, Washington County Home and Hospital for Men, be
accepted; this action to be effective October 15, 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. 6EVE0,,J0HN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the. Cooperative
Agreement between the Washington County Planning Commission and the Soil Conservation
Service into on July 24, 1964, be approved and that the Chairman of the Board of Comm-
issioners and the Chief Clerk to the Commissioners affix their signatures and County seal
to said Agreement.
Roll call vote taken;
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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i Motion carried unanimously.
Controller Elish entered the meeting.
Motion by
Mr.
Bevec,
seconded by Mr.
Mazza, that
we approve and
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adopt the resolution authorizing
the
filing of
the Preliminary
Statement of
Interest (Letter
of Intent) re: "Project 70 Land Acquisition Program" for these proposed areas to be used
for recreational purposes, namely: Mingo Creek Area and Cross Creek Area.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
William C. Wilson, City Councilman, Washington City, showed the
Commissioners
plans
for
the
proposed
modernization of
Main Street
and construction of a
mall. Project
calls
for
the
extending
of the curbs five
feet on both
sides of Main Street
and the elimination of parking meters. Plan also includes the placing of pedestral benches
I and placing
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of potted trees.
The
Washington Association
of Downtown Merchants are
sponsoring
this project and
it will
be financed 50% by the
property owners and 50% by the
merchants along Main Street. Mr. Wilson requested that the Commissioners participate in this
project, Washington County share the cost would be $3, 345. 00 for its frontage along South
Main Street.
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Solicitor Capano entered the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the request of
Mr. Wilson's (shopping mall) be tabled and referred to the Solicitor for his legal opinion a;•
to whether or not the Commissioners are empowered under the County Code to make a
contribution to this project. Decision to be rendered at the next regular Commissioner
meeting, October 29, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously, and Mr. Wilson left the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, being that a revised
plan for a pipeline right-of-way to the Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., has been approved
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P, 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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by the Washington County Planning Commission, that the County Commissioners grant a
pipeline right-of-way to the Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., in front of the County
Horne for Aged Women along T. R. A-92 road and in the area of the Washington County
Home and Hospital for Men.
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 in accordance
With the Election Code, that a Return Board consisting of twelve (12) members be appointed
for the forthcoming General Election, November 3, 1964.
Return Board Members
William C. Porter, Chairman
Louis I. Quail
Philomena Chuey
Mary Rastoka
Julia Smith
Frances Malinky
Roll call vote taken:
Margaret Dragone
Audrey Kukish
Sarah Everett
Grace Carroll
Mildred Hamilton
Barbara Gresch
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association entered the meeting.
The Commissioners with the County Controller briefly discussed the
letter and editorals concerning payments to foster mothers of Washington County. Letter
complaining about the uncertainty of when foster mothers receive their monthly checks
appeared in the Observer on Saturday, October 17, 1964. Editorial entitled "Justified
Complaint" appeared in the Reporter on Wednesday, October 21, 1964. It was agreed that
the delay in payment of these bills (foster mothers' checks) is due to the method of pro-
cessing checks in the Office of the County Controller. Payments cannot be processed like
regular county payroll checks, impossible to put foster mother checks on a master sheet.
Controller Elish prepared a statement in answer to these complaints, explaining and out-
lining the specific problems involved in processing payments to the foster mothers. Article
should appear in the Observer on Friday, October 23, 1964; copy also on file with the Chief
Clerk to the County Commissioners.
Mr. Kittridge, Purchasing Agent, entered the meeting.
It was suggested by Mr. Mazza, that Mr. Gillespie with his vast ex-
perience in this field, (Welfare Department and auditing for the Commonwealth) meet once
again with the Controller's Office and other concerning departments and review this problem.
Mr-.
Flynn:
Have
you taken corrective steps
concerning this problem?
Mr.
Elish:
Yes.
Steps have been taken in
order that foster mothers will be re-
ceiving their checks on the 15th of the month.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC,RJOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr., Mazza., that Resolution No.
17, for property situate in Cross Creek ',Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and
sold at Treasurer's Tax Sale on April 24, 1940 (to Washington, County), described as
follows: Being property described as 5 acres surface, Browntown, Avella, formerly
assessed in the name of Wm. Turney, situate in Cross Creek Township, Washington Count-Nr,
Pennsylvania, and the amount of $500.00 be accepted from the DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY.
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau having received approval and consent of taxing districts
involved: Cross Creek Township School District July 1, 1964 and Cross Creek Township Road
Supervisors July 27, 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 Resolution No.
18,
for
property situate
in West
Brownsville Borough, Washington -County, Pennsylvania, and
sold
at
Treasurer's Tax
Sale on
April 25, 1940 (to Washington County), described as follo," s:
Being property described as 2 lots 811-813, West Side Land Company, situate in West
Brownsville, formerly East Pike Run, formerly assessed in the name of Ralph & Nannie
Brown, and the amount of $100 be accepted from RICHARD MAYERS. Washington County
Tax Claim Bureau having received approval and consent of taxing districts involved: West
Brownsville Borough Council September 29, 1964 and Brashear School District October 19,
1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
For the record by Mr. Flynn:
In view of the fact that Edward Protin, Republican Chairman of Wash-
ington County and Michael A. Hanna, Democratic Chairman of Washington County, have
agreed to release one watchers' certificate each, which they are entitled to the Network
Election Services, the County Commissioners go on record of approving this method of
supplying watchers' certificates to the Teacher -Reporter Group for each county precinct.
Certificates to be forwarded to Don Farmer, Pennsylvania State Manager and copy of letter
to Chairman Protin and Hanna.
Mr. Luketich, Deputy Controller and varimis representatives of
automobile agencies entered the meeting for the purpose of being present when the truck
bids are opened.
In accordance with specifications as advertised for the furnishing and
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delivering of One (1) American Made New Two and One -Half Ton (2 1/2) V-Plate Truck,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Two (2) American Made New Suburban Personnel Carriers and One (1) American Made New
Two and One -Half (2 1/2) Ton W-Plate Truck, the following bids were opened and read by
Mr. Luketich.
1. DONORA MOTOR, INC.
Donora, Pennsylvania
H. Austin Pete, President / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton V-Plate Truck.
Total amount of Bid: $3995.45 Net after trade-in deducted.
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
2. Bid placed on Two (2) American Made New Suburban Personnel Carriers.
Total amount of Bid: Each unit $2205.29 - Total Bid $4410.58.
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton W-Plate Truck.
Total amount of Bid: $6072.00 - Ford Model F-700
A heavier model Ford F-750 can be furnished for $6322.25
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
2. C. POWELL CHEVROLET, INC.
235 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
Jack Aber / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton V-Plate Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $3894. 00 With trade-1948 Ford U Plate as
appraised,
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
2. Bid placed on Two (2)
American Made New
Suburban Personnel Carriers.
Total Amount of Bid:
$2275.00 each or $4550.00 for 2 units m
Exception to specifications: These units
will -be furnished with
6 cyl - 164 cu. inch
engine as Chevrolet does not have
a V8 available for this
unit.
Certified check in the
amount of 10% of the
total amount of bid enclosed.
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton W-Plate Truck. (New 1965 Chevrolet dump truck, cab forward)
with trade-1952 Ford W Plate as appraised
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
Note: Although not mentioned in specifications, this price includes 300 feet of
3 / 4" winch cable, wound on drum. Also, thimble and hook.
3. GEORGE STEWART MOTOR COMPANY
42 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton V-Plate Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $3893. 13
Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of bid
enclosed.
2. Bid placed on Two (2) American Made New_ Suburban Personnel Carriers.
Total Amount of Bid: $2438. 13 Each unit
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid enclosed.
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton W-Plate Truck.
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC,_JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Total Amount of Bid: $3801.22 (Cab and Chassis only)
Certified check in the amount of 10% of total amount of bid
enclosed.
Note: 1. Mayer Body Hoist and Winch $3105.00
2. Ateco Body Hoist and Winch $2607.00
4. WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL TRUCK
SALES & SERVICE, INC.
1105 Fayette Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
W. C. Markley / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half (2 1/2)
Ton V-Plate Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $4400.00 Net plus Trade
Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of bid
enclosed.
2. Bid placed on Two (2) American Made New Suburban Personnel
i Carriers.
Total Amount of Bid: $2425.00 Each Unit - $4850.00
Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the
bid enclosed.
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New Two and One-half
(2 1/2) Ton W-Plate Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $6, 850. 00 Net plus Trade
$7, 985. 00 Net plus Trade
Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total amount of bid
enclosed.
Motion by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that all bids be tabled
in order to permit the County Solicitor and Purchasing Agent to make a tabulation of bids,
and that the awarding or rejecting of the contract will be made on Thursday, October 29,
1964, at 10: 00 a.m., or shortly thereafter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. FLynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously, and the various representatives and Mr.
Luketich left the meeting.
Mr. Flynn reviewed action taken at the Prison Board Meeting held on October 15, 1964.
In light of the communications from the Commonwealth and prior knowledge
of the conditions in the jail, the Prison Board unanimously agreed that the conditions con-
stituted and emergency sufficient to waive ordinary requirements for bidding on the immedilate
repairs that are needed.
The Prison Board then voted unanimously to ask the O'Brien Steel
Construction Company to submit a proposal to make the necessary temporary repairs.
Therefore, motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza,, that the
` O'Brien Steel Construction Company be retained to make a survey of what corrective action
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can be taken and submit a proposal to make the necessary temporary repairs.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
At this time, Purchasing Agent William Kittridg@, made the following
comments concerning the unsafe conditions of the present boilers at the Washington County
Home and Hospital for Men. The need for either new or used boilers is urgent. This
condition is both serious and dangerous, a state of emergenct exists. Presently the cost ?er
day for repairs is amounting to $120.00.
Upon meeting with Mr. Jollick, Superintendent of the Washington County
Home and Hospital for Men and several different boiler companies, along with a verbal
recommendation from a boiler inspector (written recommendation forthcoming) this high
pressure boiler is unsafe and needs replaced. Also, two low pressure boilers are in a
deplorable condition and it's
questionable whether they will
be
dependable
for
heat throughout
this winter. The situation is one that must be taken care
of
immediately
to
assure heat
and steam this winter and most important to remove the hazardous condition that exists.
Remarks:
Mr. Bevec: Repairs have been made to the boilers at the Washington County Home
and Hospital for Men under emergency power granted by the County Code and we now find
that a critical condition still exists wherein a new or used boiler must be obtained.
This being an emergency which requires immediate attention, I, John
Bevec, therefore move that the need for a boiler being an immediate need, that we declare
an emergency to exist and we hereby empower the Purchasing Agent to immediately procee d
to purchase a new or used boiler and contract for its installation, during any and all work
which may be required, under this emergency, seconded by Mr. Mazza.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Elish, County Controller, being present at this meeting, also
agreed that a state of emergency exists at the Washington County Home* and Hospital for
Men, and that immediate' action to remedy the situation is required.
adjourned.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza., that this meeting be
Meeting adjourned.
THE FORE GOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
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