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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
until they are counted.
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 Norma Jean
Roberts, be appointed as a
Kitchen
Helper
at the Washington County
Home and Hospital
for Men; this action to be effective November 6, 1964.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this meeting be
adjourned.
Meeting adjourned.
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Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., November 12, 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, Budget Director Gillespie, Purchasing
Agent Kittridge and Reporter Crouse.
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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. 58, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Mr. Bevec: I'd like to clarify a motion made in the previous minute (Minute No. 58)
pertaining
to the
storing
of absentee ballots in the
Sheriff's
Office. After
consulting with
the Sheriff
about
keeping
the absentee ballots under
key in
their vault, the
Sheriff expressed
unwillingness to keep said ballots without a Court Order. Therefore, the absentee ballots
are being safely stored downstairs (in the Courthouse) under the jurisdiction of the County
Commissioners.
be approved.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 58
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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. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Motion carried unanimously.
Communications:
1. Telegram from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan. Annoucing that
the General Services Administration has approved the transfer of approximately ten acres of
land in Union Township, Washington County, (Nike Site PL-52) to the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, who will transfer the property at no cost to the Washington County
Board of Commissioners to be used for educational purposes.
2. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Re: Changes in administrative procedures in the Reimbursement
Program for the care of mentally retarded children who are boarded out by the County to
Licensed voluntary institutions and foster homes. Daily rates, effective January 1, 1965, a.0
opposed to weekly or monthly rates in submitting invoices.
3. Letter from N. R. Nuccetelli, Secretary, Local Union No. 642,
(Bridge Crew) Members of Local No. 642, would like to open negotiations concerning
contract for year 1965. Committee requests an appointment with the Commissioners at
their earliest convenience.
4. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Local Government Commission,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Re: Local retirement systems and the state laws under which
they operate. Cost to local budgets and to taxpayers as well as about the adequacy and
,Safety of the pension benefits promised employees. Letter referred to Controller -
Retirement Board.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation of
Julia Shultz, Kichen Helper at the Washington County Home for Aged Women, be accepted,
effective November 6, 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 Ralph O. Wise,
:)e appointed as a Fireman replacing George Subrick, at the Washington County Home for
.Aged Women; this action to be effective November 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 Dolocres Rozzi, be
appointed as Caseworker No. 1 replacing George W. Vitteck, at the Child Welfare Services;
this action to be effective November 9, 1964.,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Elish, Controller, entered the meeting.
Mr. Flynn asked Mr. Kittridge to explain the condition which exists in
he Photostat Room.
r. Kittridge: The photostat machine is in a deplorable condition. I received a letter,
which I've given to the Commissioners, from John D. Woodward, Recorder of Deeds, stating
That an emergency exists in the Photostat Room with the photostat machine. A.r contacting
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN R. EIEVEC,"JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
several companies, I've discovered that it would be more feasible to repair the machine
6 instead of purchasing a new one. Two quotations have been received on having a complete
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mechanical overhauling of this machine:
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I Photostat Corporation
7 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania $2, 787. 00
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Klondex Incorporated
153 Castle Road
Pittsburgh 34, Pennsylvania $1, 200. 00
Both firms quoted on the complete mechanical overhauling of said machine by using two
men from their company plus using county labor. Klondex Incorporated would start to
work on a weekend (Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and work would be completed by
Tuesday).
s Mr. Bevec: Did the Recorder recommend that this machine be repaired?
Mr. Kittiridge: Yes. There is a letter to that effect.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, being that an
emergency does exist in the Photostat Room (with the photostat recorder machine), we
hereby authorize the Purchasing Agent to make the necessary corrections in order to
eliminate this existing condition.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Elish agreed that when an emergency exists, advertising is not
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necessary.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Tax Assess-
ment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to overpayment of real
estate tax.
1, Dalverny, Emily, Bulger, Pennsylvania, for overpayment of 1962
County Tax. On August 1, 1962, tax was paid in the amount of
$21.24 (net) on property situate in Smith Township, Washington
County, Pennsylvania, described as 1-1/2 story frame house,
garage, part lot 35, total valuation $1815.00. On September 6,
1962, tax adjustment reduced the valuation to $1515.00 and tax
to $17.75 (net) making a refund due in the amount of $3.49.
Therefore, a refund of $3.49 is due to said owner.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Whalen of the Controller's Office and various representatives of
automobile agencies entered the meeting for the purpose of opening truck bids.
In accordance with specifications as advertised for the furnishing and
delivering of One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck; One (1) American
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Made New 1965 - 1 Ton Pickup Truck with four (4) wheel drive; and One (1) American
Made New Van Type Truck, the following bids were opened and read by Mr. Elish.
1. Paletta Sales and Services
Fredericktown, Pa.
Frank Paletta / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
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Total Amount of Bid: $1925.00 I
No Certified Check.
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 Van Type Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $2070.00
No Certified Check.
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid: $3063.00
Includes 6 ft. snow blade
No Certified Check.
2. George Stewart Motor Company
42 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pa.
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $1796. 13
Certified Check: $ 180.00
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 Van Type Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $2347. 13
Certified Check: $ 235.00
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid: $2993. 13 W-200 Model
$3488. 13 W-300 Model
Certified Check: $ 348.00
3. Yenko Chevrolet
Canonsburg, Pa.
Donald P. King, Salesman / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid: $3070.90
Certified Check: $ 308.00
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $1843.45
Certified Check: $ 185.00
4. C. Powell Chevrolet, Inc.
235 East Maiden Street
Washington, Pa.
Jack Aber, Salesman / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $1725.64
Certified Check: $ 172.57
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MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC„JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 Van Type Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $1906.67
Certified Check: $ 190.67
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid: $2966.80
Certified Check: $ 296.68
5. Washington International Truck Sales and
Service, Inc.
1105 Fayette Street
Washington, Pennsylvania
By: W. C. Markley
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
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Total Amount of Bid: $1875.00
Certified Check: $ 187.50
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 Van Type Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $2150.00
Certified Check: $ 215.00
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3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid: $3350.00
Certified Check: $ 335.00
6. Donora Motor, Inc.
First & Meldon Avenues
Donora, Pa.
H. Austin Pete / s /
1. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 1/2 Ton Pickup
Truck.
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Total Amount of Bid: $1768.69
Certified Check: $ 178.00
2. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 Van Type Truck.
Total Amount of Bid: $2007.79
Certified Check: $ 200.00
3. Bid placed on One (1) American Made New 1965 One (1) Ton
Pickup Truck with 4 Wheel Drive.
Total Amount of Bid:
Certified 'Check:
$2484. 29
$2954.29 7 ft. plow
$ 280.00
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that all bids be tabled in order
to permit the County Solicitor and Purchasing Agent to make a tabulation of bids, and that t ze
awarding or rejecting of the contract will be made on Thursday, November 19, 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 with the various representatives leaving
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the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this meeting