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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 18-P - 6-18-1975 - PRISON BOARDSALARY MINUTE BOOK '445 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS 1 n Minute No. 18-P Office of the County Commissioners Washington, Pa., June 18, 1975 The regular monthly meeting of the Prison Board of the County of Washington was held in the Orphan's Court Room at 11:30 a.m. , June 18, 1975, with the following members being present: Sheriff Debreczeni; Commissioner Flynn; Judge Gladden; Controller Mascara; Commissioner Paluso; and Judge Simmons. Absent being: District Attorney Costa; Commissioner Jones and Judge Sweet. (Judges DiSalle and Hanna entered the meeting later.) Also being present: Warden Roupe; Chief Clerk and County Administrator Whalen; Bob Robertson of the- Observer -Reporter and Earl Bugaile of WKEG Radio. Chairman asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute Nos. 16-P or 17-P, each member having received a copy. Moved by Judge Simmons, seconded by Judge Gladden, that Minute Nos. 16-P and 17-P be approved as circulated. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye." (Judge DiSalle entered the meeting.) Warden's Report: Warden Roupe stated that operations in the Jail during the months of April and May have been normal. Warden stated that Deputy Warden Hanna Johns attended the Criminal Justice Meetings in Harrisburg on April 17, 18, and 19, where they discussed critical changes in the standards and goals and also the new bills to be brought up at the next conference. Warden Roupe then stated that a representative from McWreath Dairy talked to him regarding the price of milk being reduced from $1.55 to $1.31 per gallon. Warden stated that McWreath Dairy has gone out of business; however, the milk company from Pittsburgh who delivers milk for McWreath will keep on the same schedule. Warden Roupe then stated that the State Bureau of Corrections is „planning a first aid course at the Washington County Prison as soon as money is available. Warden st that this course is for jail personnel, and that they will receive a certificate when they pass the course, which will be recognized by the Red Cross. Warden Roupe next stated that the black -topping of the Prison Yard has been completed and that the fence is going up now. Warden stated that the locksmith was in last week to work on all of the locks. Remarks: Judge Simmons asked if parking was allowed in the jail yard. Warden stated that after 446 ALARM -'MINUTE -BOOK BOARD .OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHING -TON COUNTY, PENNSYL_VANI,A MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS the fence is up, parking space will be available. Mr. Paluso asked how long it will take to get the fence up. Warden stated that it should be done by next week. be accepted. Moved by Mr. Flynn, seconded by Judge Simmons that the Warden's Report Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye." Old Business: None New Business: Commissioner Flynn asked the Board's opinion as to the need for the cyclone fence around the courtyard. Mr. Flynn stated that several people have told him that it detracts from the beauty of the buildings. Mr. Flynn further stated that a woman offered''I to donate shrubs to be planted, if the fence was removed. Mr. Flynn stated that the reason the fence was put up was because of the Yablonski trials. Remarks: Mr. Paluso stated that he thinks the fence should remain there. Judge Gladden stated that he thought there are a lot more violent and erratic people brought in to the jail now than those involved in the Yablonski trials. Judge Gladden stated that the fence should remain in conjunctian with the planting. Mr. Paluso stated that he agreed that the fence should stay there. Mr. Paluso stated that if someone would try to escape, they would be funneled into the courtyard by the fence. (Judge Hanna entered the meeting.) (Further discussion was held.) Moved by Judge Simmons, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the fence surr the yard between the Jail and the Courthouse remain as is. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye. " Special Order of Business: Chairman referred to a memorandum from Controller Mascara which was directed to the Prison Board Members regarding a complaint from Earl Phillips, an inmate of the Washington County Jail. Chairman stated that the Board has not had time to investigate the matter as yet. Moved by Judge Simmons, seconded by Judge Hanna, that the subject compl be referred to the Special Committee of the Prison Board for investigation, and a report to the Prison Board. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye.11 it 1 1 SALARY MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P. BEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMM[SSIONaRS 447 1 1 1 Prison Bills for the Month of April, 1975: Prison Bills for the month of April, 1975, in the amount of $7, 712.09, (Prison Days - 3274). Income from units for the use of the County Prison: Immigration & Naturalization Service $ 18.38 United States Marshal 1, 590. 93 Westmoreland County 1,056.90 Prisoners Board 964.00 TOTAL $3, 630. 2 1 Restitution made by Westmoreland County for Services Bernest Johnson $17. 00 (medication) 1.95 TOTAL $18. 95 Restitution made by U. S. Marshal Michael Butler $3.75 Prison Bills for the month of May, 1975: Prison Bills for the month of May, 1975, in the amount of $7, 157. 11, (Prison Days - 3435). Income from units, for the use of the County Prison: Immigration & Naturalization Service $ 55.14 United States Marshal 1, 740. 66 Westmoreland County 2,685.20 Prisoners Board 539.80 TOTAL $5, 020. 80 Restitution made by Westmoreland County for Services Robert McKee $21.82 Restitution made by U. S. Marshal Gerald Schall $21.00 Moved by Judge DiSalle, seconded by Judge Gladden, that the bills for the month of April and May be paid. Remarks: Mr. Paluso questioned a bill for Owen D. Benton, M.D. , for medical services for Paul McCartney, in the amount of $110.00. Mr. Paluso stated that McCartney's name has been listed in the bills before, and asked the Warden what was wrong with him. Warden Roupe stated that McCartney was brought back from the Penitentidny.-, Warden stated that McCartney spent about 4 or 5 days in the hospital because Dr. Benton ordered that he be brought to the hospital for psychiatric examinations. Warden Roupe further reviewed the matter for the Board. Sheriff Debreczeni stated that Judge Gladden issued the order. Sheriff asked Mr. Paluso if it would be favorable to him if the Special Committee was to review the entire case and go over the matter regarding the bill. Mr. Paluso stated that it wcald. Chairman stated that they are working to see that these cases are kept down to a minim but through his experience, he has noted that the medical bills are increasing every mor Chairman stated that they are concerned With the Courts and the PrisD n Board, as well as the welfare of the prisoner. Judge Gladden stated that the order was given to permit the sheriff to transport the prisoner to the hospital. Sheriff stated that there is a doctor at the jail; but sometimes it is a question of that doctor, who has been contacted by the Warden, only verbally, if he should be taken to the hospital, without examining the patient. (Further discussion was held.) Mr. Paluso stated that it seems to him that McCartney has been a regular patient. 448 S A L A� � R Y �' M 1, N L11.T E B a 11 K BOARD ,OF, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL,VA,NIA MICHAEL R. FLYNN, JOHN P„SEVEC, JOHN MAZZA, COMMISSIONERS Chairman stated that this matter will be looked into. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their approval verbally by stating "Aye." Meeting adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: June 18 , 1975 ATTEST: CRETARY Fil 1 1