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SALARY MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Malcolm L. Morgan, David L. Gilmore,
ffiXLXd �X3L. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 10-P
Washington, Pa. October 20, 1976
The regular monthly meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was
held on Wednesday, October 20, 1976 at 11:40 a. m. in Court Room No. 3 with
the following members being presefit: Judge Sweet, Judge Gladden, Judge Bell,
Sheriff Debreczeni, Commissioner Morgan, Commissioner Gilmore and Controller
Mascara. (District Attorney, Jess D. Costa was present then left.) Also
present were: Warden Taylor, Bob Robertson of the Observer -Reporter and Rich
Nardine of the Daily Notes.
CHAIRMAN: Do I have a motion for approval of Minute No. 9-P?
Moved by Judge Sweet; seconded by Judge Bell that Minute No. 9-P be
approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their
approval by stating 'Aye."
WARDEN'S REPORT:
Warden Taylor: After twenty days of employment, I am still observing and
starting to formulate evaluations on present problems that exist at the jail.
I would like to report that operations at the jail are normal. The jail
climate is relaxed and calm. I believe this is due mainly to using the rec-
reation yard on a regular basis and approaching other situations with a dif-
ferent and more concerned attitude.
Warden Taylor presented the following items to the Board which he
felt that in a short time would create a more productive county correctional
system:
1. Implement a rotating type schedule that would cut down on
absenteeism, reduce greatly on overtime paid and would give
him a chance to observe his working force.
2. In the process of composing a procedure handbook for both
guards and inmates.
3. Did some research on the county's reimbursement policy on
special, federal and all other out of the county prisoners.
The present charge in Washington County is $9.19 per day.
In contrast, Allegheny County charges $20.06 per day and
Westmoreland County $17.50 per day. Talked to the United
States Marshalls Office and he would not even question or
ask for any explanation if the county raised their rate $4.50
per day. This would still be considerably under other county
contracts.
Prison Board SALARY MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.VANIA
Malcolm L. Mor anj,avid lmoMre�
EGiDWARD ALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
After some discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Gilmore and
seconded by Judge Gladden that Warden Taylor correspond with Joseph Long in
regard to raising the cost per day for special, federal and any other outside
of the county prisoner from $9.19 to $14.00 per day effective November 1, 1976.
Roll Call was taken: Judge Sweet - yes, Judge Gladden - yes, Judge
Bell - yes, Sheriff Debreczeni - yes, Commissioner Gilmore - yes, Controller
Mascara - yes. (Commissioner Morgan entered meeting)
There were no Committee Reports.
Concerning the disposition of the bunk room at the County Jail, a
motion was made by Commissioner Gilmore; seconded by Sheriff Debreczeni to
authorize the Commissioners to advertise for bids for the renovation of the
bunk room. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying their
approval by stating "Aye."
JUDGE SWEET: In regard to the disposition of the union contract, turn
lieutenants should not be members of the union.
CHAIRMAN: I suggest that John Felice try to make said change in the
union contract.
JUDGE SWEET: We have not yet paid the men who were interviewed for the
position of Warden.
Moved by Judge Sweet; seconded by Judge Bell to reimburse the indi-
viduals for costs involved in interviews for the position of Warden.
Roll Call taken: Judge Sweet - yes, Judge Gladden - yes, Judge Bell
yes, Sheriff Debreczeni - no, Commissioner Gilmore - yes, Commissioner Morgan -
yes, Controller Mascara - yes. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN: Do I have a motion for approval of payment of bills for the
month of September, 1976?
Moved by Judge Bell; seconded by Commissioner Gilmore that the bills
for the month of September, 1976 be paid. Motion carried by the Board signify-
ing their approval except for Judge Gladden who objected due to the food prices
of the current vendors.
CHAIRMAN: I ask that a resolution be made by the Prison Board authorizing
the County Controller to pay the contractual obligations with the Washington
Hospital and the nurse at the County Jail on or about the first day of each
month.
Moved by Commissioner Morgan; seconded by Judge Sweet that said con-
tractual obligations by paid on or about the first day of each month. Motion
carried unanimously.
Prison Board SALARY MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Malcolm L. Morgan, David L. Gilmore,
_ Xi§¢�f pfi,SHG, EDWARD M. PALUSO. COMMISSIONERS
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CHAIRMAN: There being no other business, do I have a motion to adjourn?
Moved by Judge Sweet; seconded by Judge Gladden that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried by unanimous vote cast by the Board signifying
their approval verbally by stating "Aye."
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p. m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
November 1976
ATTEST:
Malcolm L. Morgan, Uefcretary