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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 6-1-16 - 6-1-2016 - PRISON BOARD101 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649U) Minute No. PB 6-1-16 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pennsylvania, June 1, 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 Larry Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr.; and Controller Michael Namie. Also present were: Assistant District Attorney Dennis Paluso; 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. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:32 a.m. Mr. Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 5-18-16, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mr. Vittone and seconded by Mr. Namie that Minute No. PB 5-18-16 be approved. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT The Prison Board officially recognized Warden Temas on his retirement. Mr. Maggi read a plaque congratulating Warden Temas on 35 years of service. Warden Temas thanked the Commissioners. Warden Temas recommended the Board approve a revision to the current agreement with Keefe Supply Co., Strongsville, Ohio, for the purpose of revising the service fees for the use of the kiosks for the inmates of the correctional facility to a set amount of $4. Currently fees range from $2.95 to $9.95. This additional service is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held June 2, 2016, Minute No. 1017. Warden Temas recommended the Board approve to move forward in an agreement with God News Prison Ministry. The ministry is scheduled to arrive at the prison to conduct an assessment from June 20 through 24, 2016. Upon completion of the assessment, a contract will be developed. Warden Temas stated this is required by law and will be compliant. Warden Temas recommended the board approve to enter into an agreement with Allegheny County for the provision of housing each other's inmates on an as -needed basis as per the contract conditions, including $50.00 per inmate, per day, plus medical expenses to be paid from their operating budget. Warden Temas stated this is the same agreement we have run with Greene County. This additional service is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held June 2, 2016, Minute No. 1017. Warden Temas stated this is basically the same agreement we have run with Greene County and reduces it to writing and keeps the agreement systematic. Mr. Shober asked if on an annual basis if there's any running totals as far as the cost of what was in place before. Warden Temas stated they have managed to trade inmate times and is reciprocated. We've had inmates from Greene County, Fayette, West Moreland and Allegheny. We've held quite a few of Allegheny County prisoners and they've held quite a few of ours. Our 102 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD female population has risen again. There's been a need to send six Greene County females. As of right now, we've not paid out anything and we've not received anything. Mike Namie asked for an explanation of the medical expenses. There's a $250 agreement that if it's under $250, we will pay it or they will pay it. If it's something over the $250 or it's extraordinary, we keep in contact with each other and either they will come, pick up and provide or we bill them. Mr. Namie stated if we have an Allegheny County inmate and they have something catastrophic medical event, then the expense will be on Allegheny County. It was moved by Mrs. Irey and seconded by Mr. Romano that Warden's Report be approved. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". OLD BUSINESS None New Business Mr. Maggi called an executive session at approximately 11:39 a.m. to discuss litigation. At 11:45 a.m., Mr. Maggi requested that all non -voting Prison Board members excuse themselves for the remainder of the executive session so the Board can further discuss personnel matters. Mr. Maggi reconvened the meeting at approximately 11:59 a.m. following the executive session. Mr. Shober made a motion to appoint Ed Strawn as acting warden while interviews are conducted, effective June 11, 2016, and this will be on the Salary Board on June 2, 2016, and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". There being no further business, Mr. Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at noon. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 13 ATTESTS SECRETARY ,2016 17x- C