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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 7-P - 7-19-1972 - PRISON BOARDSALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. ,BEVEL, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Mr. Capano and Mr. Flynn attended that hearing and raised the question with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Mr. Bitti, who conducted the hearing, after consultation with some of his assistants ruled that the Commissioners as such are the employer and the ones who will have to sit down and bargain. If we are considered the employer, then we should be the ones that have the right to hire, fire and discipline. This could bring up an interesting subject in the future because we received notice from the labor organization that they have sufficient names of other employees to conduct a hearing. After consultation with his board, he stated that there was a prior ruling which stated that the County Commissioners are considered the employer (Act 195). Judge Gladden asked if Mr. Capano could obtain from Mr. Bitti the prior ruling and his written opinion on it. Mr. Capano said he could give Judge Gladden the name of the board. Mr. Roupe stated that he received information this morning that the tanks for oil are coming in Monday. After the tanks are in and the blacktop is completed, he plans to make application to the Crime Commission for a grant for other facilities in the recreation area. Judge Gladden appointed Mr. Paluso and Mr. Debreczeni to make an inspection of the jail on behalf of the Prison Board and to report back at the next meeting on the acomplishments, their recommendations and what measures should be taken by Mr. Interval with respect to the air vents. Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTE READ AND APPROVED: , 1972 ATTEST: SECRETARY Minute No. 7 -P Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., July 19, 1972 The Prison Board of the County of Washington met in the Commissioners' Confer- ence Room at 11:30 a, m. , Wednesday, July 19, 1972, with the following members being present: Sheriff Debreczeni; Deputy Controller Croquellion; Commissioner Flynn; Judge Marino; Com- missioner Paluso; and Judge Gladden. Absent being: Mr. Costa; Judge Curren; Judge DiSalle; Commissioner Jones; and Judge Sweet. Also present being: Warden Roupe and Solicitor Capano. a ;Tz6 �ssoN��/�2d SALARY MINUTE B o 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN. JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. 6-P, dated June 21, 1972, each member of the Board having received a copy. Being none, the minutes will stand approved, as circulated. Warden's Report: Warden Roupe reported to the Board that the prison will be able to begin a re- search study on drugs this coming Saturday, Mr. Roupe stated that the insurance policy will be ready this afternoon for Mr. Capano's inspection. Mr. Roupe presented the following items to the Board for their inspection: samples of consent forms, samples of various schedules used in this study, a list of drugs being used in this study, and a list of the names of 36 prison- ers who have signed consent forms to participate in this study, and a letter from James P. Maloney, President, Drug Research Associates. Remarks: Mr. Paluso: For the record, do you think we could have it in somewhere, Mr. Capano, that you have perused the contract and it absolves the County of any liability. I think that was in the last minutes. Mr. Capano: Well, it isn't exactly the way I wanted it, but never the less, I believe we have enough protection. They have agreed to indemnify the County in the event a suit is filed, they are going to have a bond. That would give us adequate protection. Mr. Paluso: I think this statement by the Solicitor should be in the records. Mr. Paluso requested the letter of responsibility from Mr. Maloney, President, Drug Research Associates, Inc., to be made a part of the minutes. Said letter attached on Page 2 -A. Mr. Roupe stated that the population has increased to 131 prisoners, 11 work release prisoners, and 27 weekend prisoners. Mr. Roupe stated that in the first six months of this year we have earned over $4, 000 for federal prisoners keep, $1, 200 from the City of Washington, and $1, 920 for room and board for the work release prisoners and weekend prisoners. Mr. Roupe stated that there has been no word on the capture of the two escapees. Judge Gladden stated that at the last Prison Board meeting, Commissioner Paluso and Sheriff Debreczeni were appointed to make an inspection of the Prison, but were unable to make the inspection because of other commitments. Judge Gladden requested that Commis- sioner Paluso and Sheriff Debreczeni report their findings to the Prison Board at its next meeting. Mr. Flynn stated that in regard to Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board Matter and what progress has been made with the -jail guards, that an election was held and the em- ployees voted 10 to 2 for a union, but three of those voting could be contested. Mr. Flynn stated that the Commissioners are retaining the services of a labor consultant for all County >�,,SQ�v6A2 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 1 union matters. Mr. Paluso stated that this labor consultant will also serve as a negotiator for the Commissioners in all County union matters. Warden Roupe recommended that Frank Valla, who has been working on a per diem basis ag guard, be employed on a full time basis. Moved by Mr. Debreczeni, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Frank Valla be employed as a full time guard, effective July 24, 1972, at the Washington County Prison at a salary to be determined by the Salary Board. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board, signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye. " Prison Bills for the Month of June 1972: Prison bills for the month of June 1972 were read by Deputy Controller Criquellion in the amount of $4, 701. 57 (2837 Prison Days); a list of said bills attached hereto and made a part hereof. payment. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Judge Marino, that the bills be approved for Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye. " Remarks: Judge Marino: What is this tailor bill there of $600 ? Mr. Roupe: Guards uniforms and shirts. Meeting adjourned. PAGE 2 -A July 10, 1972 Mr. Vincent Capano c/o County Commissioners of Washington County, Pa. Washington County Courthouse Washington, Pennsylvania Dear Mr, Capano: In connection with our program of testing drugs on imates of correctional institu- tions in Washington County, Pennsylvania, we do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmleas Washington County and the County Commissioners thereof from and against any and all claims arising out of or resulting from our administering drugs to inmates of correctional institutions in Washington County, Pennsylvania. We intend to be legally bound hereby. DRUG RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INS. / s / James P. Maloney President /s'/ W. Wilson, MD. Vice -President Medical Director