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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANCIS E. PETTIT, J. BLATrH CUMMINS, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS
Bethlehem Township., Washington County; have been examined by the County Commissioners and they
agree that Washington County will not assume liability for any property damages resulting from
the changing of the above named highway as contemplated by these Plans; or any damages arising
out of any changes or alterations of drainage resulting from the construction or maintenance of
this highway; or any damages resulting to any property holdings of any Public Utility Company;
nor will the County assume any damages resulting to any coal or other minerals in and underlying
the property affected by this improvement; but that Washington County will contribute the sum
of Three Thousand ($3..000.00) Dollars, toward the payment of property damages due to the improve-
ment of State Highway Route 62012.
This contribution by Washington County is made with the understanding that payment
will be due and payable in 1961 only upon certification from the Secretary of Highways that the
sum of Three Thousand ($3..000.00) Dollars., has been expended by the Department of Highways for
the settlement of property damages for the aforesaid improvement. -
Francis E. Pettit /a/
J. Blatch Cummins /S/
John Mazza /S/
Washington County Commissioners
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Cummins,, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the General Fund be reimbursed
with the following payments from the Tax Assessment Bond Issue.
Vo. No, Acet. Date Amount
3085
105-A-aal
March 15., 1960
$ 4,977.00
3089
March 15, 1960
292.26
3090
March 15., 1960
1,372.63
4001
April 1, 1960
4..678.25
4003
April 1.$ 1960
108.46
4007
April 1.9 1960
433.83
TOTAL
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr.
Cummins, seconded by Mr.
Mazza., that Alexia Jones('request for a
leave
of absence be granted.
Mrs. Jones is entitled
to a week's vacation pay,, would you please
make
a supplement 'voucher for her., this action to be
effective May 1., 1960.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting
adjourned.
THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED:
May lb 19
ATTEST
Chief Clerk
Office of the County Commissioners
Washington., Pa., May 2., 1960
Board of County Commissioners in regular session, those present being CommiSSiOnIISVS
Pettit.. Cummins and Mazza.
Motion by Mr. Cummins, seconded by Mr. Mazza., that the following resolution of tht
Board of the County Commissioners of the County of Washington., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.,
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-SOARD" 3F GOLINTY-COMMISSICINERS WASHIN13TEIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANCIS E. PETTIT, J. 6LATCH CUMMINS, JOHN MAZZA, C0MMISSIGhLEAS
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relative to the issue by the said County of a Note for One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars
as a temporary loan, was presented, duly seconded and adopted by the said Board, to -wit:
"WHEREAS, It has become necessary for said Board to borrow the sum of One Hundred
Thousand ($100,000.00) Dol]a rs for the purpose of meeting current expenses for the year 1960, and
to be payable out of taxes and other current revenue during the year, 1960; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the said County of Washington
that for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of current expenses of the County, the
proper officials of the said County are hereby authorized and directed to negotiate a temporary
loan on such terms as may be agreed upon by them, payable out of taxes which have been levied
and to be collected during the year 1960, and so much of said taxes as may be necessary to repay
said loan, with interest, is hereby set aside and designated for that purpose, and issue a note
therefore, payable August 8, 1960, with interest from date of said note at the rate of two and
three fourth per cent (2 3/4%) per annum, free of all taxes levied by the Commonwealth of Penn -
Sylvania, which said taxes the County of Washington assumes and agrees to pay, said note to be
negotiated and issued as follows:
PITTSBURGH NATIONAL BANK, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA...................................$100,000.00"
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Cummins, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following Proclamation (Radio
Month - May, 1960) be adopted:
PROCLAMATION
RADIO MONTH MAY 1960
WHEREAS, Radio Station WJPA renders valuable service to Washington County families by making
available to them in their homes uniformly fine entertain&iment and consistently accurate
information; and
WHEREAS, Our radio station WJPA continually proves to be a dependable communication link with our
citizens on the move, serving as sentinel, adviser, and friendly traveling companion;
and
WHEREAS, Radio Station WJPA takes an active role in our County affairs, always ready to assist
in the promotion of civic projects and to place their facilities at public disposal in
time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, Radio broadcasting station WJPA as a mass communication medium contributes to the economic,
technological and cultural development of Washington County and occupies a vital position
in the maintenance of our County's welfare and security;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, Commissioners of Washington County, Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim the month
of May to be Radio Month for Washington County, and do hereby salute the Washington Bvoad-
casting Company for the outstanding service it has rendered to our citizens during the
past 19 years.
GIVEN under our hand and the Seal of
WASHINGTON COUNTY, at the City of
Washington, this 2nd day of MAY,, in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and sib.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Cummins, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the following resolutions in
regards to -the sale of property for unpaid taxes by the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau, be
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. NAME OF PURCHASER
559 Borough of Allenporlr
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AMOUNT SOLD FOR
.Being property described -as Lot,
Pittsburgh Street & Railway ComparW,
situate in the Borough of Allenport,
Washington Countys Pennsylvania,
formerly assessed to O.U.A.M. Lodge.
To be used for Municipal or Public
purposes only.
$ 1.00