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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 1-22-14 - 1-22-2014 - PRISON BOARD3 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316@491 n Minute No. PB 1-22-14 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pennsylvania, January 22, 2014 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 Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr.; Controller Mike Namie; Sheriff Sam Romano; and District Attorney Gene Vittone. Also present: Warden John Temas; Deputy Warden Donald Waugh; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources Generalist Carrie Taylor; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; and Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller; WJPA representative Jim Jefferson and WJPA student intern Katherine Mansfield. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:37 a.m. Chairman Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 1-8-14, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Shober that Minute No. PB 1-8-14 be approved. 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 December 2013 Administrative Fee $2,772.23 Social Security $2,000.00 Tylenol $1,739.69 Monthly sub -total $6.511.92 Year-to-date grand total $43,534.71 Program Fees and Room and Board Income for December 2013 Billed Collected Work release $12,410.54 $12,441.54 Weekenders $400.00 $400.00 Turned over to Clerk of Courts (minus) -0- Adjustments made to billings (minus) -0- Monthly sub -total $12,810.54 $12,841.54 Year-to-date grand total $118,389.13 $119,649.13 Status of prisoners confined at the end of December 2013 Males Females Total Full time 74 10 84 Work release 30 2 32 Weekend prisoners 1 1 2 Unsentenced prisoners awaiting sentencing and/or trial 177 39 216 Total prisoners 282 52 334 Males Females Total Examinations performed by the physician 50 9 59 New commitments 9 Repeat patients 50 Medical transports performed by the Sheriff 16 2 MINUTE PRISON BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Warden Temas recommended the Board approve to enter into an agreement with Progressive Medical Specialists, Houston, Pa., for the provision of providing narcotic addiction treatment to pregnant opioid dependent inmates at the Washington County Correctional Facility. The weekly fee for methadone treatment is $95.00 per week. This contract will be effective on the date of approval of 2014 through December 31, 2014, with the option to renew on a yearly basis. This agreement is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held January 23, 2014, Minute No. 963. Warden Temas recommended the Board approve to enter into a renewal agreement with the PA District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the PA Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification (SAVIN) program. The program was provided to the correctional facility through PCCD (PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency) grant funds for the purposes of victim notification. The SAVIN program automatically notifies a victim 24/7 of an offender's escape, subsequent apprehension, date of release, etc. PCCD will pay 50% of the maintenance and service fees for 2014. Washington County's share for 2014 is approximately $4,286.55 (approximately $.06022548 x beds x 365 days x 50%). This agreement will be effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and it is anticipated that this contract will be renewed for 2014 and subsequent years. A new renewal contract will be issued yearly with a change on the maintenance fee page. This renewal agreement is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held January 23, 2014, Minute No. 963. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Namie to approve the Warden's Report. The motion 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 January 22, 2014, in the amount of $64,756.25. Moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan to approve the bills dated January 22, 2014. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (See list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Board Chairman Maggi asked Mr. Namie about the duration of the total bills. Mr. Namie stated the bills incurred are from one meeting to the next, with the exception of invoices noted with an asterisk (utilities). These bills are paid prior to the meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. PRISON BOARD [MR LIMITED E1316649LD NEW BUSINESS 5 MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA None. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: / , 2014 ATTEST. %'� �- SECRETARY E 1 leJ MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Minute No. PB 2-5-14 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pennsylvania, February 5, 2014 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 Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr.; Controller Mike Namie; Sheriff Sam Romano; and District Attorney Gene Vittone. Also present: Warden John Temas; Deputy Warden Ed Strawn; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources Director Chuck Nicholls; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller; and WJPA representative Jim Jefferson. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:31 a.m. Chairman Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 1-22-14, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mr. Vittone and seconded by Mr. Namie that Minute No. PB 1-22-14 be approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating «Ayes, PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Temas recommended the Board approve two full time Captains be recertified as trainers for the use of O.C. Spray (pepper spray). The current certification expires on February 22, 2014. The re -certification will be given by Edward Bogats of ELC Security Services, Inc., at a cost of $125.00 per Captain, totaling $250.00. Warden Temas recommended the Board approve training of "What Works and What Doesn't to Reduce Recidivism", on February 18, 2014, Dr. Edward Latessa is a Professor and Director of the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. He will provide participants with an understanding of the principles of effective correctional interventions and will emphasize the value of employing evidence -based and research -driven practices in planning, administering and evaluating programs. Dr. Latessa has directed over 100 funded research projects across the country and assessed over 550 correctional programs. He has been accorded practically every award possible in the field of criminal justice. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the Warden's Report. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye".