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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
filed (or recorded) in Resolution File Folder Number One, in the Office of the Chief Clerk
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, the Resolution of the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Washington Approving the Undertaking of Additional Surve
and Plans for the Charleroi, Central City Urban Renewal Area and the Filing of an Appli-
cation, be adopted.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The avove resolution was read in full and the complete text thereof is filed
(or recorded) in Resolution File Folder Number One, in the Office of the Chief Clerk.
Mr. Cromwell left the meeting.
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Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: i
June 16, 1966
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NO. 141
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington, Pa., June 16, 1966 I
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Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members being present: Commissioners Flynn, Bevec and Mazza. Also present being:
Chief Clerk Kittrid,ge, Tax Claim Bureau Solicitor Finder, Mr. Basich of the Washington j
County Planning Commission and Reporter Robertson.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman and roll call taken:
Mr. Bevec - Present; Mr. Mazza - Present; Mr. Flynn - Present.
Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 140, each Commissioner having received a copy.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that Minute No. 140 be
approved as read.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
Resignation: Notification was received from Mrs. Katherine E. Linder,
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Director of the Child Welfare Service, that informed the Board that Miss Grace McDowell,
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recently appointed as a Caseworker I with said Services, would be unable to accept the i
appointment.
MINUTE BOOK 1 6491,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
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Appointments:
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following tempor
student employees be appointed as follows; this action to be effective June 13, 1966.
Child Welfare Services:
Election Office:
Prothonotary:
Tax Assessment:
Beverly Zorek
Marlene Oreski
Kathy DeZardo
Cynthia Knox
Renee DeSanto
Washington County Bridge
Department: Douglas Hager
Michael Lynch
James Sestilli
Dennis Ruscello (effective June 16, 1966)
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk: The Washington County Commissioners desire to commence a program to
aid the elderly population of Washington County. This program is one which the County
is currently seeking Federal funds to aid in the administration. Federal funds are being
administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office for the Aging.
These funds will provide 75% of the administration costs of the program.
As the Commissioners are aware that there are benefits available for
older persons, but many times these people do not know of them, and further that there
is a need for new programs to serve the older people; this program will attempt to meet
all those needs, and other needs of the elderly in the County. The Commissioners are
currently seeking applicants who have the following qualifications:
1. Skill in the use and methods of community organization.
2. Knowledge in the principles and methods of administration'
and supervision.
3. Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and programs related
to Services for the Aging and other adults.
Mr. Keery McAmbley, Director of the Industrial Development,
entered the meeting.
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Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Chief Clerk be
authorized to advertise for a Community Organizer and Coordinator to institute a program
to aid the aged population of Washington County. Requirements include a Bachelor Degree
from a recognized college and two years experience in social, welfare work and experience
administration of Federal, State and local funds and programs, Salary will be commendur
with education and experience. Applications will be received in the Office of the
Commissioners until July 7, 1966.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McAmbley informed the Board of property adjacent to the County Fair
Grounds at Arden Downs that could be acquired for Industrial Development Purposes;
asking price for the property (not quite an acre) owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad -
$4, 500. 00. Mr. McAmbley commented briefly on the advantages of the property if
acquired for industrial development purposes; said piece of property has been evaluated
by the Insurance Broker and in his opinion, the asking price seems to be inorder.
During the discussion that followed, note was made that in a survey takeb by the Court y
Surveyor, three -fourths (3 /4) of a farm house is situated on the property. Chairman
suggested that a letter of intent be sent to the Pennsylvania Railroad that the Board of
Commissioners would be interested in the acquisition of the property for the price so
stated.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Keery McAmbley in his
capacity as Director of the Industrial Development be authorized to notify the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad that the
sum of
$4, 500. 00
suggested by them would be agreeable to the
County Commissioners
for the
purchase
of said property.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McAmbley also stated he would be attending a meeting that would clarify
some items with reference to the notification received from the U. S. Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration, that our area no longer qualifies for
designation as a redevelopment area (see Minute No. 140 dated June 9, 1966); and reporter
efforts are being made to submit two (2) prepared applications concerning Industrial
Parks before the final termination date of the program.
Deputy Controller Whalen entered the meeting and Mr. McAmbley left
the meeting at this time.
Chief Clerk was instructed to arrange a meeting to include the Board of
Commissioners, Superintendents of the Washington County Home and Hospital for Men
and the Home for Aged Women, and representatives from the Social Security Office and
the Department of Public Assistance (DPA), for the purpose of discussing the payment of
Medicare for those persons in the County Homes that are unable to finance their share.
Letter under date of June 7, 1966, from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan,
acknowledged receipt of letter from the Chairman of the Board, concerning the removal of
Washington County by the Veterans Administration from the approved list for direct loans
to veterans; the matter is being looked into immediately.
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MINUTE BOOK 651
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Letter under date of June 14, 1966, from Jack H. France, Attorney,
informed the Board (as requested by members of Council of Allenport Borough) of the
hazardous condition of the stream running through the Borough known as Hooters Run -
said stream is filling with silt, broken trees and other debris that causes it to overflow
its banks with the slightest rain; and requested that the County crew be assigned to the
task (off! cleaning this streambed. This letter will be acknowledged and referred to the
County Surveyor, John Yuhas, to contact the Department of Forests and Waters, for
instruction.
Letter under date of June 13, 1966, from Robert J. Freiler, Director of
the Bureau of Surplus Food, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acknowledged receipt of
check in the amount of $54. 60, payable to "Consumer and Marketing Service, United
States Department of Agriculture" from the Washington Ice Company, Washington,
Pennsylvania, as payment in full of the claim imposed by the Bureau for loss of
Government Donated Commodities (surplus food consigned to the Washington County
Commissioners).
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that a partial payment in
the amount of $35, 000. 00 to Joseph F. Bontempo and Associates, architects for the
proposed new County Home and Hospital, be approved for payment.
Remarks: Total payments to Bontempo and Associates from the Capital Reserve
Fund - $74, 631. 50.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Mazza, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the County Controller
be authorized to advertise for bids for one hundred (100) cubic yards of ready -mixed
Class "B" concrete, more or less, according to specifications of the Pennsylvania
Department of Highways Form 408 dated 1960; to be delivered to Indian Camp Arch
No. 4, spanning Sugar Camp Run, located in Independence Township, Washington County,
Pennsylvania. Said bids to be received in the Office of the County Controller until
11:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time, Thursday, July 7, 1966, and publicly opened
immediately thereafter in the Office of the County Commissioners.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Bevec - Yes; Mr. Mazza - Yes; Mr. Flynn - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Bevec, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
June 23, 1966
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