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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 5-4-16
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pennsylvania, May 4, 2016
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 Diana Irey Vaughan and via telephone, Harlan G. Shober, Jr.; Controller Michael
Namie; District Attorney Eugene Vittone; and Judge John DiSalle; absent was Commissioner Larry
Maggi and Sheriff Sam Romano. Also present were: Warden John Temas; Deputy Warden of
Security Ed Strawn; Solicitor Lynn DeHaven; Chief Clerk Irene Reese; Human Resources Director
Kathleen Bali; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; WJPA representatives Jim Jefferson; and
Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:32 a.m.
Mrs. Vaughan asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. PB 4-20-16, each member having received a copy.
It was moved by Mr. Vittone and seconded by Mr. Namie that Minute No. PB 4-20-16 be
approved. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by
stating "Aye".
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Temas recommended to the Board to approve a bid contract for the furnishing and
delivering of produce for the Washington County Health Center and the Correctional Facility to
Albano's Produce, Washington, Pa. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive bidder
meeting specifications based on the per unit cost submitted in their proposal. This contract will be
effective April 21, 2016 through December 31, 2018, with the option to renew for one additional
two-year period. This bid contract was approved by the Board of Commissioners at the meeting
held Thursday, April 21, 2016, Minute No. 1014.
Warden Temas recommended to the Board to approve a change order (add) in the amount
of $10,811, requested by W.G. Tomko, Inc., for relocating the storage tank and extending 5" copper
piping from the water heaters to the new location. Including prior change orders, this will increase
the amount of the contract from $120,000 to $149,847, and will paid from Act 13 funds.
Warden Temas recommended to the Board to terminate the employment of Andrew Taylor,
full-time correctional officer and requested an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mrs. Vaughan called an executive session at approximately 11:34 a.m. to discuss a personnel
matter.
Mrs. Vaughan reconvened the meeting at 11:43 p.m. following the executive session.
It was moved by Judge DiSalle and seconded by Mr. Namie to approve the Warden's Report,
including the termination of Andrew Taylor. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board
signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
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BILLS
Mr. Namie stated that bills will be presented at the May 18, 2016, meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:44 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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