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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 4-30-14 Washington, Pennsylvania
April 30, 2014
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the Washington County
Correctional Facility,100 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following
members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr.;
Deputy Controller Joshua J. Hatfield and Sheriff Sam Romano. Also present: Warden John Temas;
Deputy Warden Security Ed Strawn; Solicitors J. Lynn DeHaven and Mary Lyn Drewitz; Human
Resources Directors Chuck Nicholls and Kathleen Bali; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Director of
Administration Scott Fergus; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Assistant District Attorney
Joe Zupancic; Deputy Warden of Security Ed Strawn; Deputy Warden of Operations Don Waugh;
Sargent Eli Chipps; Captain Mark Stewart; Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller; and
WJPA representative Jim Jefferson.
Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:35 a.m.
Chairman Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. PB 4-16-14, and moved to approve, subject to the signature of
Mr. Namie, Prison Board Secretary.
It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Vittone that Minute No. PB 4-16-14 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 to the board for approval to award the bid for law enforcement
uniforms to Trapuzzano's Uniforms, Washington, Pa. This contract will be effective May 1, 2014,
through April 30, 2016, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. This contract
is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, meeting the specifications
and is contingent upon approval of the Board of Commissioners in a meeting to be held Thursday,
May 1, 2014, Minute No. 970.
It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Romano to approve the Warden's
Report. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating 'Aye".
BILLS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Warden Temas handed out the booking center agreement outlining the operation and
responsibilities. Warden Temas stated this agreement has a few modifications from the original
agreement that was handed out. Mr. Shober stated the agreement was composed by both facilities
and the court. The funding issues were raised, such as the daytime operation, funding of
equipment, material and wiring. Commitment from the booking center funding will cover this.
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Previously, President Judge O'Dell Seneca indicated that the agreement was good and questions
regarding hours of magisterial district justices have been resolved. Those hours being 11 p.m. and
7:30 a.m. Mr. Shober stated this agreement would have to meet approval from the Board of
Commissioners and Prison Board. Solicitor Mary Lyn Drewitz recommended CJAB (Criminal Justice
Advisory Board) be represented as well. CJAB originally made a recommendation for a booking
center approximately seven or eight years ago.
It was moved by Mr. Shober and seconded by Mr. Vittone to approve the agreement between
the Washington County Booking Center and the Washington County Correctional Facility's Interim
Booking Center outlining the operation and responsibilities. Approval is contingent upon the
approval of CJAB and the Court through an administrative order by the Court of Common Pleas
adopting said agreement. The motion carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval
by stating "Aye".
There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:47 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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