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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
IMR LIMITED E1316649LD
Minute No. PB 8-17-16 Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pennsylvania, August 17, 2016
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the 7t" 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 Michael Namie; District Attorney
Eugene Vittone and Judge John DiSalle; absent was Sheriff Samuel Romano. Also present were: Warden
Edward Strawn; Deputy Warden of Operations Donald Waugh; Solicitor Lynn DeHaven; Director of
Administration Scott Fergus; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Administrative Assistant Joyce
Thornburg; Herald -Standard representative Steve Ferris; WJPA representative Jim Jefferson and Observer -
Reporter representative Barbara Miller.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:40 a.m.
Mr. Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No.
PB 7-20-16, each member having received a copy. Judge DiSalle stated that he seconded the motion to
appoint Edward Strawn as Warden at the last meeting. Mr. Maggi noted for the record that the motion to
appoint the new Warden was made by Mr. Shober and seconded by Judge DiSalle. Mr. Namie stated that the
minutes will reflect the revision.
It was moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan that Minute No. PB 7-20-16 be approved.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Strawn presented the following information to the Board:
Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for July 2016
Administrative Fee $4,899.54
Social Security $600.00
Tylenol
Monthly sub -total $5.499.54
Year-to-date grand total $158,083.78
Program Fees and Room and Board Income for luly 2016
Billed
Collected
Work release
$9,156.96
$9,532.96
Weekenders
$750.00
$750.00
Turned over to Clerk of Courts (minus)
-0-
-0-
Adjustments made to billings (minus)
-0-
-0-
Monthly sub -total
$9,906.96
$10,282.96
Year-to-date grand total
$73,491.68
$72,518.68
Status of prisoners confined at the end of iuly 2016
Males
Females Total
Full time
74
14
88
Work release
28
2
30
Weekend prisoners
1
2
3
Unsentenced prisoners awaiting sentencing and/or trial
172
46
218
Total prisoners
275
64
339
Examinations performed by the physician
Males Females
40 8
Total
48
New commitments
5
Repeat patients 43
Medical transports performed by the Sheriff 21
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00
Year-to-date grand total $0.00
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PRISON BOARD
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the bid award for the replacement of two air
handling and condensing units for air and heat for the correctional facility to Hranec Sheet Metal, Inc.,
Uniontown, Pa. in the amount of $795,000. Warden Strawn stated that the company has excellent references
and that the bid has been reviewed and recommended by HMT Engineering and Purchasing. He continued
that this vendor has done prior work for the correctional facility during Warden Pelzer's tenure.
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the revision of the extension of the current
contract for inmate telephone service with Globel Tel Link Corporation (DSI-ITI LLC-formerly Inmate
Telephone, Inc.), Altoona, Pa. to a month -to -month basis. This will allow time to request sealed proposals.
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the advertising for bids for multiple projects
including a new loading dock security gate, housing unit shower/bathroom floors, housing unit carpeting
and a kitchen refrigeration system.
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve a ten-month agreement with Prime Care
Medical, Harrisburg, Pa. for the purpose of providing mental health services at the correctional facility. This
agreement will be effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew. The
contract is for $20,000 per month or $200,000 per year and will be funded via Human Services and their
operating budget.
The above bid award, revision of contract extension, advertising and agreement are contingent upon
approval of the Board of Commissioners at a meeting to be held August 18, 2016, Minute No. 1020.
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the hiring of Thomas Webster
as a part-time correction officer.
Warden Strawn stated that there is a Deputy Warden of Security position open and recommended to
the Board to promote Major Christopher Cain to this position with a salary of around $59,000.00. Mr. Namie
stated that the exact salary has to be first approved by the Prison Board and then approved by Salary Board.
Warden Strawn stated that the approximate recommended salary is $59,089.21, which is a reduction.
Mr. Maggi clarified with the Board that in addition to the five items listed on the Warden's Report,
that the addition of the promotion of Major Cain is a new item for approval.
It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Shober that the Warden's Report be approved.
The motion was 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
August 17, 2016, in the amount of $57,959.91.
It was moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan to approve the bills dated
August 17, 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
None
There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:45 a.m.
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