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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the G. A. Mattern
and Associates, 225 South Maple Avenue, Greensburg, Pennsylvania (electrical engineering
firm), be retained for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications for the first phase
of an electrical distribution system at the Washington County Courthouse and Jail.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Remarks:
Mr. Mazza: The Washington County Commissioners conferred with the West Penn
Power Company who recommended the firm of G. A. Mattern and Associates, and final
plans and specifications will be subject to West Penn Power Company approval.
Chairman read letter received from the Pittsburgh Steel Company
commenting on the efficient manner in which cases are reviewed and conducted by the Tax
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Assessment Office.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that this meeting be
adjourned.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
/ May 2gr 1965
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CHIEF CLERK
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., May 20, 1965
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present:
Solicitor Capano, Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr., Messrs. Basich and Cromwell of the
Washington County Planning Commission, Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association, Mr.
Joseph Judish, Mr. Jerome Denis and Reporter Robertson.
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. 85, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 85
be approved as read.
I Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
MINUTE BO❑K
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Appointments:
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Anne E. Sura, be
appointed as a Clerk I in the Office of the Budget Director; this action to be effective
May 10, 1965.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Mildred Hamilton,
be appointed as a member of the Return Board for the Municipal Primary Election, May
18, 1965. Mildred Hamilton is replacing Mary Minger who was appointed as a member
of the Return Board (Minute No. 85 dated May 13, 1965), but was unable to serve due to
previous commitments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter under
date of April 26, 1965,
was received from the
Directors
of the Washington County Soil
and. Water Conservation
District, requesting the
Board to
declare May 23-30 as Soil Stewardship Week. The task of stewardship of today's resource3
for tomorrow's needs is to be the subject of special religious observances during the week
of May 23rd through May 30th, in Washington County. Soil Stewardship Week is an event
stemming from the traditional church celebration of Rogation Days; days devoted to thanks
to the Creator for the blessings of the fields. The Washington County Soil and Water
Conservation District, a local agency responsible for encouraging sound conservation
practices in country and town, is sponsoring these observances.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS do
proclaim the week of May 23-30 as SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK in Washington County and
respectfully request all churches and citizens to place emphasis during this week on our
responsibilities as stewards of the land.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that papers in the amount
of $150, 000 be prepared by the Chief Clerk for a third installment take -down from the
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Pittsburgh National Bank.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mx. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following is a copy of the Certificate of Indebtedness issued in
I accordance with the above motion.
Certificate of Indebtedness
of
Washington County, Pennsylvania
$150, 000. 00
May 20, 1965
The County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, promi, es
to pay to Pittsburgh National Bank, or order, at its Office at 6 South Main Street, Wash-
ington, Pennsylvania, One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150, 000. 00) Dollars, on or before December
31, 1965, with interest from date on the unpaid principal balances hereof from time to time
outstanding at the rate of 2. 34% per annum, interest payments to be made on the first day
of each calendar quarter throughout the year.
Payment of the indebtedness evidenced hereby may be anticipated in
whole or in part at any time and from time to time without penalty.
This certificate of indebtedness evidences a temporary loan in anticipa-
tion of taxes to be collected for the fiscal year in which it is issued and is to be repaid
from the first revenues received by the undersigned during the current fiscal year.
This certificate of indebtedness is executed and delivered pursuant to
the authorization contained in a resolution duly adopted by the County Commissioners of the
County of Washington at a meeting held on May 20, 1965, which resolution is still in full
force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned County has caused this obligation
to be executed by the County Commissioners of said County, its seal to be hereunto affixed
and the same to be attested by the Chief Clerk this 20th day of May, 1965.
County of Washington
Attest:
Michael R. Flynn, Chairman / s /
Alex Debreczeni, Jr. /s/ John P. Bevec, Commissioner /s/
Chief Clerk John Mazza, Commissioner /s/
(Seal)
Resignations:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the resignation of
Shirley M. Gandelman, Caseworker I for the Child Welfare Services, effective July 31,
1965, submitted to the Board; and that the resignation of Jane Davis, Caseworker I for the
Child Welfare Services, effective June 18, 1965, submitted to the Board, be accepted.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Courthouse
will be closed at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 1965, and remain closed until 9:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, June 1, 1965, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE B o U K
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13TON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Appointment:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Jerome Denis, be
appointed as a Design Planner on the staff of the Washington County Planning Commission;
this action to be effective May 18, 1965. Mr. Denis is replacing Mr. Donald Wise, who
resigned.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cromwell presented to the Board for its consideration and approval,
an agreement between the Washington County Planning Commission, Board of County
Commissioners and the Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture,,
concerning the acceleration of the soil survey in Washington County to meet the needs of
the rapidly developing economy; such acceleration would be possible through additional
field work and revised publication and testing priorities, the Soil Conservation Service has
determined. Through cooperative effort of the Planning Commission, the Commissioners
and the Soil Conservation Service the soil survey of Washington County can be accelerated.
The professional analysis of the soil would be very beneficial for agriculture and construc-
tion purposes, and once completed would not have to be up -dated. The agreement covers
the soil survey of approximately 352, 000=� acres representing approximately 64% of Wash-
ington County, Pennsylvania. (*548, 480 acres total less 13,480 completed less 183,000
acres covered by 701 agreement). The Planning Commission through the Commissioners
will make available the sum of $7, 500. 00 to accelerate the necessary technical field work,
interpretive information and a published report; make available this amount to the Soil
Conservation Service over a period of two (2) years according to the following schedule:
Three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars ($3, 750. 00) on or before
November 22, 1965.
Three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars ($3, 750. 00) on or before
November 22, 1966.
The Soil Conservation Service will contribute the actual cost of performing the work
described, less seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7, 500. 00). This cost to the service
(Soil Conservation Service) is estimated to be $102, 044. 00. The Service will provide; soil
scientists to perform the soil survey as necessary, results of the investigations and sur-
veys, soils interpretations, necessary personnel, supervision, equipment, supplies and other
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Washington, Pennsylvania, enter into an Agreement with the
Washington County Planning Commission and the Soil Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture to accelerate the soil survey of Washington County, Pennsylvania,