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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 368-A - 10-4-1963 - COMMISSIONER522 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHIN13T❑N COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANCIS E. PETTIT, J. SLATCH CUMMINS, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Motion carried unanimously. General discussion was held concerning Project 70 which pertains to the establishment of more state, regional and local park sites, recreation areas and general tourism promotion, and the passage of the amendment to the State Consitution to be decided in the November General Election. No action was taken at this time, however. Motion by Mr.Cummins, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVE): 1963 ATTEST��,- CHIEF CLERK> N0. 368-A Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., October 4, 1963 Board of County Commissioners met in special session acting as the Washington County Election Board those present being: Commissioners Pettit, Cummins, and Mazza. Also present being County Solicitor Hormell, Assistant Solicitor Yablonski, Attorney Pat- rick Derrico, Attorney Frank C. Roney, Attorney Michael E. Kusturiss, John Kouklis and Mr. Pihakis of Canonsburg, Chief Clerk Polaski, Reporter Crouse and Mr. Bradshaw. Meeting called to order by Chairman of the Board, Francis E. Pettit. General discussion was held concerning the changing of the polling place from its present location at the Coffee House in the first ward third precinct of Canonsburg to the first ward School. Attorneys Patrick Derrico and Frank C. Roney representing persons in favor of the change to the First Ward School, stated the Coffee House was crowded, improperly policed and persons voting there are subject to threats and intimidation. Attorney Michael E. Kusturiss representing those in favor of retaining the present location at the Coffee House maintained the First lard School was situate at the extreme end of the precinct, facilities were not good and that a safety problem would be present. After more discussion, Mr.Cimmins stated that he was in favor of the present polling place at the Coffee House, that the present location has been used for thirty years and it should remain there. Mr. Cummins also stated that a change at this time would create confustion on the part of the voters, and because a recent annexation of part of Cecil Township to Canonsburg might make it necessary to realign the entire first ward next year. Mr. Pettit stated that there has been no objection by either side to having the polling place at the Presbyterian Mission School, which is centrally located, and that an improvement should be made, even for one election. Mr. Mazza stated that he would be in favor of the Mission School location, in view of the fact that it was agreeable to both sides. The Board of Commissioners acting as the Election Board then approved posting of the initial notices that the new polling place at the Presbyterian Mission School if this site is available. Motion by Mr. Cummins, seconded by Mr. Mazza, that the meeting be adjourned. J Motion carried unanimously.