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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 2-19-14 - 2-19-2014 - PRISON BOARD9 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASH►NGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316@491 n Minute No. PB 2-19-14 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pennsylvania, February 19, 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; and Sheriff Sam Romano. Also present: Warden John Temas; Deputy Warden Security Ed Strawn; Deputy Warden Operations Donald Waugh; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Human Resources Director Chuck Nicholls; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Observer - Reporter representative Barbara Miller; Washington Police FOB No. 95 representative John T. Hritz; Washington County Booking Center representative Larry Garner; FOB Lodge No. 22 representative David Richards; and FOB Lodge No. 47 representative Joseph B. Christy. 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 2-5-14, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Shober that Minute No. PB 2-5-14 be approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". PUBLIC COMMENTS A representative from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOB), David Richards, spoke in support of the Booking Center. In attendance with Mr. Christy, was John T. Hritz (city police), Joseph B. Christy (state police) and Larry Garner and they all are supporting the Booking Center and would like to see this continue to move forward. He stated this is a tremendous help to all local police departments. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Temas thanked Mr. Fergus and Mr. Nicholls on successful negotiations with the union contract. Since the new correctional facility has opened, this is the first time negotiations did not have to go to arbitration. Warden Temas stated that they are moving forward on the Booking Center, i.e., working on procedures, internal policies and scenario developments. Cpt. Stewart and Sgt. Chipps have been specifically assigned and have contacted the magisterial district justices for their input and support including their input regarding hours of operation. An attempt is being made to meet with the magisterial district justices possibly on Friday, February 28th. Cpt. Steward and Sgt. Chipps will reach out to the police chiefs and possibly request them to create a committee to effectively represent all the jurisdictions to discuss general issues. Warden Temas thanked the Prison Board for attending Dr. Latessa's seminar on Tuesday, February 18, entitled, "What Works and What Doesn't to Reduce Recidivism". Warden Temas said it was a very positive outcome and program. Plans are to educate staff. Warden Temas has also identified NIC-sponsored training (National Institute of Corrections) which is free, entitled "Thinking for a Change". According to Dr. Latessa, this is a very good place to start. Warden Temas stated, Dr. Latessa has already sent multiple assessments. Mrs. Vaughan requested a copy of the 101 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA slide presentation. Mr. Shober asked about a disk of the presentation for judges, police officers and other personnel that were not able to attend. Mr. Temas stated that the seminar was taped by personnel from W&J College and a copy would be provided upon request. Warden Temas presented the following information to the Board: Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for lanuary 2014 Administrative Fee $2,696.70 Social Security -0- Tylenol -0- Monthly sub -total $2.696.70 Year-to-date grand total $2,696.70 Program Fees and Room and Board Income for lanuary 2014 Billed Collected Work release $9,565.68 $9,730.68 Weekenders $325.00 $325.00 Turned over to Clerk of Courts (minus) -0- Adjustments made to billings (minus) -0- Monthly sub -total $9,890.68 $10,055.68 Year-to-date grand total $9,890.68 $10,055.68 Status of prisoners confined at the end of January 2014 Males Females Total Full time 65 9 74 Work release 28 3 31 Weekend prisoners 1 1 2 Unsentenced prisoners awaiting sentencing and/or trial 179 38 217 Total prisoners 273 51 324 Males Females Total Examinations performed by the physician 15 48 63 New commitments 7 Repeat patients 56 Medical transports performed by the Sheriff 24 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". BILLS, Mr. Namie presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills dated February 19, 2014, in the amount of $90,931,39. Moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mr. Romano to approve the bills dated February 19, 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.) OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:37 a.m. MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED El316649LD THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2014 ATTEST: 711i SECRETARY 1 1