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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 105 - 10-7-1965 - COMMISSIONER MINUTE BOOK 483 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS1 Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: O r 7 1965 ATTEST:, CHIEF CLE NO. 105 Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa. , October 7, 1965 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the follow- ing members being present: Commissioners Bevec and Mazza. Also present being: Chief Clerk Debreczeni, Jr. , Solicitor Capano, Mr. Basich of the Washington County Planning Commission, Mr. Sittler of the Taxpayers' Association and Reporter Robertson. Absent being Commissioner Flynn. Meeting called to order by Acting Chairman Bevec and roll call taken: Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Flynn - Absent. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 104, each Commissioner having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 104 be approved as read. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business: Awarding the bid for the new service entrance and electrical distribution i system for the Washington County Courthouse. The bids submitted having been reviewed �I and tabulated by the Solicitor and Purchasing Agent. Mr. Capano: The lowest and responsible bid advantageous to the interest of the County ,is Baldwin Electric Company for the sum of $29, 870. 00, and we recommend that this bid be accepted. < Mr. Bevec: They are responsible and also a local bidder. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the contract for the new service entrance and electrical distribution system for the Washington County Court- house be awarded to the Baldwin Electric Company, 398 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, for the total sum of $29, 870. 00; this being the lowest responsible bid and I 484 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON - COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS being in accord with the specifications of the electrical engineer, G. A. Mattern. Remarks: Mr. Bevec: There will be a performance bond provided? Mr. Capano: The bond they filed now will be substituted with the performance bond in accordance with the specifications of the electrical engineer. Mr. Mazza: I believe the engineer had estimated approximate cost at $44, 000. 00. Mr. Sittler: How much do you have budgeted? Mr. Bevec: This is coming out of Capital Improvement. The new electrical distri- bution system is the result of the fire earlier this year; necessary to equip the Courthous with electrical power to eliminate possible hazards resulting from faulty wiring and prepare for air conditioning and heating if desired. Mr, Sittler: This is just the main wiring. Mr. Capano: Yes, this is the first phase, this is for future planning. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Appointment: Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Albert Sape be appointed as a Stationary Fireman at the Washington County Home for Aged Women; this action to be effective October 1, 1965. Mr. Sape is a replacement. Roll call vote taken: it Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. I Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented various tax refunds to the Board for approval; said refund having been approved by the County Treasurer, Tax Assessment Office, and County Solicitor. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds, due to either duplication or overpay- ment of real estate tax. 1, Elliott, Richard and Lucy of New Eagle Borough. Tax was paid on June 30, 1965, by Mr. Elliott and payment was duplicated on August 1, 1965 by the Franklin Federal Savings and Loan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, making a refund due in the amount of $21. 94 to the Franklin Federal Savings and Loa Association, 5816 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217. 2. McBee, Lloyd A. and Edith of Smith Township. Tax in the amount of $51. 0 was paid on August 1, 1965. Tax Adjustment No. 1587 reduced assessed valuation to $3350. and tax to $44. 55 Net, making a refund due in the amou of $6. 52 to the Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association, 5816 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217. 3. Harvey, Charles P. and Ruth of North Strabane Township. Tax in the amount of $6. 58 Net was paid on July 7, 1965, and payment was duplicated on August 26, 1965, in the amount of $6. 93 Face by First Federal Savings and I MINUTE BOOK 485 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS1 Loan Association of Pittsburgh, South Park Office, 5259 Library at Baptist Road, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102. Mr. John Showalter, Superintendent of the Washington County Home for Aged Women, entered the meeting. 4. Swaney, Ralph and Ethel, Box 175, Allenport, Pennsylvania 15412. Tax in the amount of $43. 03 was paid. on June 22, 1965. Tax Adjustment No 848 reduced assessed valuation to $2235. and tax to $29. 73, making a refund due in the amount of $13. 30 to Ralph and Ethel Swaney. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk read letter under date of October 2, 1965, received from Mr. Charles L. Weaver, Secretary of the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc. , requesting their budget allocation for the year 1965 in the amount of $300. 00. Letter also stated National Fire Prevention Week is being observed the week of October 3rd through October 9th. During that week, the County association again has asked the individual companies in the County to conduct essay contests in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades of both public and parochial schools. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the appropriation for the year 1965 to the Washington County Firemen's Association, Inc. , in the amount of $300. 00, be approved for payment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Letter was received from Charles N. Miller, Assistant County Agricultural Agent, under date of October 1, 1965, expressing Mr. Miller's thanks on behalf of all the 4-H Club members in Washington County for the arrangements that were made for the 4-H Flag to be flown at the Courthouse during National 4-H Club Week. I Chief Clerk read letter under date of September 21, 1965, received from Mr. ; Henry M. Pennline, Secretary of the Carroll Township Road District, Board of Supervisors requesting expenses incurred while attending the 43rd Annual State Convention of Township Supervisors as a delegate from the Washington County Association; total expenses being in the amount of $30. 00. a Mr. Bevec: Is the certificate there? Mr. Debreczeni: Yes. Mr. Mazza: Do you find this to be in order? Mr. Debreczeni: Yes, this has been checked and is due Mr. Pennline. Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the sum of $30. 00 be paid to Mr. Henry M. Pennline, 120 Taylor Run Road, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, for 486 MINUTE B ❑ ❑ K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON ' COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. 6EVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS expenses incurred while attending the Annual State Convention of Township Supervisors as a delegate from the Washington County Association, as certified. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. i Motion carried unanimously. ¢ Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the following proposed changes in polling places and rental increases, if any, be tentatively approved, for the coming Municipal General Election to be held Tuesday, November 2, 1965 and that Thurs- day, October 14, 1965 at 11:00 a. m. , be designated as the date for final approval and/or hearings on the changes, if any. Union _1 From: Gastonville School To: Township Building - Elrama Road j Rental - Janitor $10. 00 Reason: Requested by School Board - no space Former rental - Janitor $7. 50 Monongahela 2-1 From: Matthews Storeroom To: Ben Masano Storeroom, 129 West Main Street Rental - $25. 00 Reason: Request of Mr. Matthews Former rental - $25. 00 Chartiers 4 From: Henry Lawton Garage i To: August Engelhardt residence - 520 Ridge Avenue Rental - $25. 00 Reason: This area annexed to Canonsburg Borough Former rental - $15. 00 Washington 3-1 From: Paul Kelly residence To: Edward Lee residence, 107 Burton Avenue Rental - $25. 00 Reason: Request of Mr. Kelly Former rental - $20. 00 South Strabane 5 From: This is a new precinct. To: Donald Wlker residence, 1150 Maple Avenue Rental - $25. 00 Somerset 2 From: This is a new precinct. To: Consolidated School, L. R. 62058 Rental - Janitor, none - Janitor will be paid for No. 1 precinct in same building. Washington 2-1 From: Clyde Jamison residence To: Olive Majeski residence, Corner of Victoria and Walnut Streets Rental - $25. 00 Reason: Demolition for housing project Former rental - $25. 00 Fallowfield Township No. 1 From: Township Building To: Fallowfield Community Church, R. D. 2, Monongahela Rental - $25. 00 Reason: Township Building is now in No. 4 precinct Former rental - Janitor $5. 00 No. 2 From: No change - continue to use the McKeta residence