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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Flynn informed the Board that at 11:00 a.m., May 13, 1965, the
Architect will present sketches of the new, proposed County Home and Hospital.
In discussing the conduct of election campaigns such as the use of
slander, unsigned literature and pamphlets, various ads, etc., containing misleading
information by political parties, the Board of County Commissioners instructed the Solicitor
to consult the District Attorney and explore the possibility of an investigation of possible elec-
tion fraud.
Remarks:
Mr. Flynn: This sort of thing has been going on for years and must be stopped.
Mr. Mazza: Speaking as an officer of the Republican Party, I certainly want to
concur with this, that over the years the propaganda and scandal sheets have been a dis-
grace and has created such an image that Washington County has been a talked -about county
in magazines. It is time some positive action was taken in this direction and that our
Solicitor be advised to contact the District Attorney on this matter. I think this action is
long overdue.
Mr. Whalen, Deputy Controller, entered the meeting.
Mr. Bevec: They had the same problem in New Castle, and got some convictions
for libel.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
!A May 13 j 1965
ATTEST:
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NO. 8 5
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., May 13, 1965
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present
being Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr., Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers'
Association, Mr. Basich of the Washington County Planning Commission, Reporters
Robertson and Merdian.
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
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to Minute No. 84, each Commissioner having received a copy.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGT13N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 84 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
Moved 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 Primary Election, May 18, 1965.
RETURN BOARD MEMBERS
Edward Sciamanna, Chairman
Audrey Kukish
Anna Mae Pivac
Cecelia Garritano
Barbara Gresh
Sarah Mae Everett
Dorothy Ruislko
Roil call vote taken:
Cora Spencer
Dolores Daugherty
Grace Rutz
Mary Minger
Philomena Chuey
Willie Mae Wright
Mary Rastoka
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following invoice was submitted to the Board from G. A. Mattern
and Associates, Consulting Engineers, as their engineering fee for the preliminary
survey of the electrical distribution system at the Washington County Courthouse:
60 hrs. engineering and design @ $10.00 per hr. - $600.00
The above amount will be credited against the total engineering fee, not to exceed 6% of
the total contract price as outlined in the agreement.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the invoice submitted
by the G. A. Mattern and Associates, electrical engineering firm be approved for payment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The electrical engineering firm of G. A. Mattern and Associates, Con-
sulting Engineers, was recommended to the Board of County Commissioners by the West
Penn Power Company to design plans and specifications for the rewiring of the Courthouse
and Jail. The approximate cost to rewire both buildings will be between $250, 000 to
$350, 000; work to be done in phases (one phase per year). This project will equip both
buildings with full electrical operating power and eliminate hazards due to faulty wiring.
Mr. Sittler: Is this to be paid out of the Capital Reserve Fund?
Mr. Flynn: Yes.