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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 6-15-16 - 6-15-2016 - PRISON BOARD103 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E13166491 n Minute No. PB 6-15-16 _ Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2016 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; Sheriff Samuel Romano; District Attorney Eugene Vittone; and Judge John DiSalle. Also present were: Acting Warden Ed Strawn; Solicitor Lynn DeHaven; Chief Clerk Irene Reese; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Deputy Warden of Operations Don Waugh; Administrative Assistants Joy Orndoff, Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi; Observer -Reporter representative Barbara Miller; and Herald Standard representative Steve Ferris. Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:33 a.m. Mr. Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 6-1-16, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Hatfield that Minute No. PB 6-1-16 be approved. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Acting Warden Strawn presented the following information to the Board: Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for Mav 2016 Administrative Fee $4,312.10 Social Security $1,600.00 Tylenol Monthly sub -total $5.912.10 Year-to-date grand total $147,129.90 Proaram Fees and Room and Board Income for Mav 2016 Billed Collected Work release $8,967.00 $8,642.00 Weekenders $500.00 $500.00 Turned over to Clerk of Courts (minus) -0- Adjustments made to billings (minus) -0- Monthly sub -total $9,467.00 $9,142.00 Year-to-date grand total $50,905.00 $50,127.00 Status of prisoners confined at the end of Mav 2016 Males Females Total Full time 87 17 104 Work release 31 4 35 Weekend prisoners Unsentenced prisoners awaiting sentencing and/or trial 1 162 2 49 3 211 Total prisoners 281 72 353 Males Females Total Examinations performed by the physician 34 25 59 New commitments 4 Repeat patients 55 Medical transports performed by the Sheriff 59 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Year-to-date grand total $0.00 104 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD IMR LIMITED E1316649LD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Acting Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the extension of the current contract for elevator maintenance for the correctional facility to Otis Elevator Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. This extension will be effective through June 30, 2017 and is under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. Acting Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the extension of the current contract with Southwest Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. The contract currently ends June 30, 2016, and the request is to extend through July 31, 2016, with the option to terminate before this date or extend past this date, if needed, by the county. Acting Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the hiring of the following: Tami Cowden as part-time licensed practical nurse and Roni Sue Sprowls as part-time visitor receptionist. Acting Warden requested an executive session to discuss litigation. The above contract extensions are contingent upon approval of the Board of Commissioners at a meeting to be held June 16, 2016, Minute No. 1018. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Romano to approve the Warden's Report. Judge DiSalle inquired as to what SPHS does for the correctional facility and Mrs. Vaughan responded that the contract is for behavioral health services. Judge DiSalle asked for confirmation that WDAC handles drug and alcohol services. Mrs. Vaughan confirmed and stated that there are two different contracts. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". 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". BILLS Mr. Hatfield presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills dated June 15, 2016, in the amount of $64,165.82. It was moved by Mr. Hatfield and seconded by Mr. Shober to approve the bills dated June 15, 2016. The motion was 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 Mr. Maggi called an executive session at approximately 11:35 a.m. to discuss litigation and personnel matters. At 11:42 a.m., Mr. Maggi requested that Acting Warden Strawn excuse himself for the remainder of the executive session so that the Board can further discuss personnel matters. Mr. Maggi reconvened the meeting at approximately 12:00p.m. following the executive session. There being no further business, Mr. Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at noon. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2016 ATTEST: SECRE RY