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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 7-17-13 - 7-17-2013 - PRISON BOARDMINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OV) E a LL a m e 6 cc WI Pi 1 Minute No. PB 7-17-13 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., July 17, 2013 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the 7th Floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Diana Vaughan and Harlan Shober; and Controller Mike Namie. Also present: Warden John Temas; District Attorney Gene Vittone; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources Director Chuck Nicholls; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; WJPA representative Jim Jefferson; Observer Reporter representative Barbara Miller; student Kayla Henry, job shadowing Commissioner Vaughan; and Correctional Facility teacher Amber Young. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:45 a.m. Chairman Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 6-19-13, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Vittone that Minute No. PB 6-19-13 be approved as written. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Temas presented the following information to the Board: Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for Tune 2013 Administrative Fee $2,711.23 Social Security 1,200.00 Monthly Sub Total 3,911.23 Year-to-date Grand Total $19,034.40 Proaram Fees and Room and Board Income for Tune 2013 Billed Collected Work Release $8,720.55 $8,116.55 Weekenders $1,339.00 $1,339.00 Turned over to Clerk of Courts (minus) Adjustments made to billings (minus) -0- -0- Monthly Sub Total $10,593.14 $9,455.55 Year-to-date Grand Total $58,923.14 $58,978.14 Status of prisoners confined at the end of Tune 2013 Males Females Total Full time 55 11 66 Work release 21 3 24 Weekend prisoners 8 1 9 Unsentenced prisoners awaiting sentencing and/or trial 197 42 239 Total Prisoners 281 57 338 Males Females Total Examinations performed by the physician 50 20 70 New commitments 13 Repeat patients 57 Medical Transports performed by the Sheriff 14 Warden Temas recommended the board award the bid for kitchen and housekeeping supplies to the following vendors: A-Z Janitorial Services, Washington, Pa. Jack Frye Sales & service, Clairton, Pa. Janitor Supply, Smock, Pa. MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA All items have been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting the specifications. This contract will be effective August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014, at a total yearly cost of approximately $185,000. This agreement for the Correctional facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held July 18, 2013, Minute No. 952, Warden Temas recommended to the Board to extend the contract for inmate telephone services to Inmate Telephone, Inc. (ITI), Altoona, Pa., through August 13, 2014. ITI offers the highest commission with the lowest rates to the inmates and their family, with a commission percentage of 52%. This agreement for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held July 18, 2013, Minute No. 952. Chairman Maggi called an executive session at approximately 11:47 a.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Chairman Maggi reconvened the meeting at 11:50 a.m. following the executive session. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Vittone, to approve the Warden's Report. The Motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". BILLS Mr. Namie presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills dated July 17, 2013, in the amount of $51,736.22, Moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan to approve the bills dated July 17, 2013. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (See list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Warden Temas introduced the Correctional Facility teacher, Mrs. Amber Young. Mrs. Young passed out the education review to the Board. Mrs. Young stated that for 2013-2014 program year, there are three programs available. The education program which includes continuing education, GED education, English, second language, special education and also, when requested, long distance education. There will be a re-entry program and the third program starting in September will be the Choice of Change program which is a drug education program. The re-entry program just started this year with favorable reviews from the inmates. She stated this program will teach stress management, anger management and job employment skills. The exam was given to 11 inmates by Private Industry Council of Westmoreland County, proctor for the exam. She reported that four passed, five attempted all five sections and either failed one section or did not score high enough overall to meet the 2250 required score. Mrs. Young did state that they were very close, which is encouraging news. She also mentioned that a female attempted two sections, passing one and failing one and one female took one section and did not pass. Mrs. Young reported the reason for using a proctor is if you teach the GED classes then you are not permitted to administer the exam, with the requirement being a certified proctor which is a course that is taken in Harrisburg. Warden Temas stated he has been in discussions with Cheryl Andrews of the Drug and Alcohol Commission, about bringing her services to the Correctional Facility. Warden Temas also stated there has been additional training, Direct Supervision IPC, held in the Correctional Facility. This gives the facility five additional certified trainers which will give more depth and professionalism in the facility. Chairman Maggi called an executive session at approximately 11:55 a.m. to discuss an additional personnel matter. Chairman Maggi reconvened the meeting at 12:01 p.m. following the executive session. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the recommendation of Warden Temas made in executive session to discharge an employee. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". MINUTE PRISON BOARD BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA n E LL m E Q cc • 1 is 1 There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:02 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2013 SECRETARY