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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 7-18-18 - 7-18-2018 - PRISON BOARD175 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYL.ANIA IMR LIMITED E13166491_D Minute No. PB 7-18-18 July 18, 2018 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: Harlan G. Shober, Jr. and District Attorney Gene Vittone; Absent from the meeting were Judge John DiSalle; and Sheriff Sam Romano. Also present: Warden Ed Strawn; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Finance Director Joshua Hatfield; Deputy Controller Cathy Sams; Human Resources Acting Director Andrea Johnston; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Observer - Reporter representative Barbara Miller; WJPA representative Bruce Sakalik and assistant Jacob Knizner; and Director of Clinical and Case Management Services at Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission Erich Curnow. 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 6-20-18, dated June 20, 2018, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Namie that Minute No. PB 6-20-18, 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 Inmates for Lune 2018 Administrative Fee $13,132.21 Social Security 5,200.00 Security Transport Service 250.00 Tylenol 884.94 + Monthly sub -total $19,467.15 Year-to-date grand total $88,063.29 Proeram Fees and Room and Board Income for Lune 2018 Work Release Inmates Weekend Inmates Monthly sub -total Year-to-date grand total Status of Inmates Confined at the End of tune 2018 Full time Work Release Inmates Weekend Inmates Unsentenced Inmates Awaiting Sentencing and/or Trial Total Inmates Examinations Performed by the Physician New Commitments Repeat Patients Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff Contracted Housing Fee/Month Year-to-date grand total Billed Collected $11,620.00 $11,470.00 $900.00 $900.00 $12,520.00 $12,370.00 $77,240.00 $77,957.00 Male Female Total 63 17 80 33 5 38 4 0 4 216 49 265 316 71 387 Male Female Total 65 18 83 4 79 42 $0.00 $0.00 Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional Facility, to approve a three-year agreement with Guardian RFID, Maple Grove, MN, for the provision of software, hardware, support services and web -based software for inmate management, monitoring and tracking. The total cost of the system is estimated at $129,369.40, which will be 176 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD 100% funded by CCAP/PCORP. If this agreement is cancelled within the first three years, Washington County will be required to reimburse all or part of total cost. Washington County will be responsible for the integration into existing offender case management systems, Wi-Fi connections, consumables (wrist bands - $1.00/ea.) and the yearly renewal fee of $3,500.00. The yearly fee covers maintenance, software updates, data backup, customer service and technical support and will be funded from the IC Solutions Technology grant, with no cost to the County. This is contingent upon approval of the Board of Commissioners' meeting to be held July 19, 2018, Minute No. 1064. Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional Facility, to approve an agreement with Ideal Integrations, Pittsburgh, PA, for the purpose of providing hardware and labor, including a wireless assessment to create a plan for a new wireless network configuration which will work in conjunction with the inmate management, monitoring and tracking system. This agreement will be effective from the date of agreement 2018, at a total cost of $12,868.06, paid from the IC Solutions Technology grant, with no cost to the County. This is contingent upon approval of the Board of Commissioners' meeting to be held July 19, 2018, Minute No. 1064. Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional Facility, to award the bid for food delivery carts/trays to Fountain Products, Bethel Park, PA, at a total cost of $32,404.00. This bid has been awarded to the most responsible and responsive bidder meeting the specifications. Funding will be from Capital. This is contingent upon approval of the Board of Commissioners' meeting to be held July 19, 2018, Minute No. 1064. Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional Facility, to approve the dispersal of Narcan, at the time of release, to all Vivitrol referrals that did not fit criteria or were ineligible for the program. As of July 18, 2018, there had been 127 referrals to the program, 54 program participants, 16 refusals, 57 ineligible participants, and 111 injections. Discussions were held between Prison Board members and the Drug and Alcohol representative Erich Curnow, regarding the statistical data looking at recidivism and relapse rates currently being compiled by the University of Pittsburgh. This information will provide a basis for evaluating the success rate of the Vivitrol program. The goal is to eliminate overdoses for individuals participating in this program. The objective of 50% abstinence rate for a one-year post -release has been met based on the two individuals who have been in the program for one year since the program's inception in June 2017. During the first year, the statistical data shows 7 out of 10 individuals did not return for probation violations or new charges. The County's objective is to bring that 30% recidivism rate down to approximately 20% over three years. Nationally the recidivism rate for that particular high -risk population maybe as high as 85%. Participants will typically be in this program for six months to one year. Several participants are no longer taking the injection subsequent to release but still engage in treatment and voluntary counseling. Community -based support groups are also available to assist individuals who choose to continue with treatment. It was explained that each shot of Vivitrol administered in the jail is free, and a grant (extended through the end of September) funds the program thereafter. The government discounted cost of each shot is approximately $1,000, but 100% of the released participants are actively enrolled in Medicaid which covers the cost of the treatment. Consequently, only one shot of 111 has been funded by the grant according to a recent fiscal report. As shown on the Warden's Report, 57 individuals were classified as ineligible participants. A person could be considered ineligible for various reasons such as risks due to existing health conditions or that the individual is simply not expected to be in the facility long enough to go through the program. Many jails are electing to go with the Vivitrol program, but it is difficult to attract participants. Since Washington County has moved treatment into the jail, which differentiates it from other facilities, the fact that there are 54 participants is encouraging. The second phase of providing 177 MINUTE BOOK 1 1 PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316@491_D Narcan to individuals upon release is only supplied to those individuals who have a treatment plan in place and may include participants in the Vivitrol program or non -participants as it is not uncommon for a relapse or overdose to occur within one to two days after release. It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Vittone, approving the Warden's Report. 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 of the bills dated July 18, 2018, in the amount of $122,917.56. It was moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bills dated July 18, 2018. 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 Warden Strawn called an executive session at approximately 11:45 regarding personnel. Mr. Maggi reconvened the meeting at approximately 12:27 p.m. following the executive session. There being no further business, Mr. Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:28 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ` `RAJ' 15 .2018 ATTEST:2'�� SECRETARY 178 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD This page is blank. 1 [1