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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 45-P - 6-8-1983 - PRISON BOARD151 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AOi/t IN 1I _ . OOAWFA. PA. _ {. Minute No. 45-P f Washington County Prison Board Washington, PA, June 8, 1983 The Washington County Prison Board met in regular session in the Commissioners' Con- ference Room in the Courthouse Square Building with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso, Judge Sweet, Sheriff Fazzoni and Controller Beharry. j Absent being: District Attorney Bigi. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore, Administrative r Assistant Davis; Richard Glance, County Architect; Warden. Poland, Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II, Robert Lettrich and Bob Buscanics of Robert Lettrich Associates, Architects. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 11:35 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 44-P, each member having received a .copy. Moved by Mr. Gilmore, seconded by Judge Sweet, that Minute No. 44-P be approved as read. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Warden's Report: Warden Poland reported to the Board that the following is a breakdown of the Jail population: Sentenced prisoners 52 Unsentenced prisoners 70 Female prisoners 6 Work Release prisoners 2 Weekend prisoners 19 Fayette County Holdovers 2 Westmoreland County Holdovers 1 Federal Holdovers 4 Allegheny County Holdovers 1 AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION FOR MAY, 1983 101 Bills: Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the month of May, 1983, in the amount of $14,813.20. Commissioner Paluso questioned the bill from Liquid Life ($363.80). Some discussion followed. It was noted that the Purchasing Office would know why we purchased Liquid Life. Moved by Mr. Fazzoni, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, j approving the payment of the bills for the month of May. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Jail Renovation Project: Chairman Mascara stated that he toured the Jail with the Warden and Mr. Glance and noted that there are some serious structural problems. Mr. Mascara then turned the meeting over, to Richard Glance, County Architect and Robert Lettrich, Architect for the Jail Renovation Project. Mr. Glance reported to the Board on three items: (1) a progress report of the Jail Renovation Project; (2) the redesign of the range area around the stairs; and (3) the structural problems at the Jail. .- 1 152 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Concerning the progress report, Mr. Glance stated that the Jail is 75% complete at this point of which the general construction portion work is 60% complete and the mechanical portion is 80% complete. Some discussion followed. Mr. Glance briefed the Board concerning the redesign of the range area around the stairs :in the Jail. Mr. Glance pointed out that the matter was brought to their attention after the `drawings were reviewed by several agencies and approved by Labor & Industry that we had a poten- tially dangerous condition because the catwalk around the range area was not continuous and there" fore created a dead-end condition at one end of the range area. Mr. Glance stated that they had a meeting with Controller Beharry and came up with a redesign that was satisfactory to everyone. He then went on to explain the redesign and noted that the cost of this construction would be in the area of $39,000 - $40,000. He stated that they would negotiate with the general contractor for a price not to exceed $40,000 based upon time and material. Discussion followed. Mr. Glance also brought to the Board's attention the structural problems existing in the range area. Mr. Glance explained that the concrete trough area in the range area was de- teriorated for various reasons so they designed something to stabilize it. He further explained that when the contractors went to do the demolition work in the range area to complete the job, they discovered at that time that it was more than a cosmetic problem. He stated that they stopped work in that particular area and brought in the structural engineer and came up with the best design for the least amount of money in order to stabilize that area. A lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Glance explained to the Board in detail the structural problem and what needs to be done to correct it. (Lou Lignelli entered the meeting.) Mr. Glance noted that the estimated cost for this work would be in the range of $55,000- $70,000 and noted that unit prices per bay for the structural repairs were obtained. Discussion :followed. Mr. Lettrich stated that they feel the deterioration is worse toward the shower area and gets progressively less toward the main entry into the range area but they can't tell the exact amount of deterioration until all the concrete is removed. Mr. Gilmore questioned why this problem wasn't seen last year when the original deter- mination was done. Mr. Lettrich explained that there was no way the problem could have been foreseen and they didn't discover the problem until the concrete was removed. Mr. Paluso questioned what has been done to remedy this situation in the future and prevent repetition of the problem. Mr. Buscanics noted that they have filled in the trough, Discussion followed. Chairman Mascara stated that he feels it is an ongoing responsibility of the Warden to monitor the showers for leaks, etc. It was noted that the Architects would have the appropriate paperwork available to the Board of Commissioners for its meeting on Thursday in order for the Board to authorize the additional redesign and structural work for this project. Commissioner Gilmore noted that it will be necessary to make a supplemental borrowing in order to finish this project. 153 MINUTE ®1311 PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA srm,l. a, i a ®a m mVwmwm. mow. Other Business: Warden Poland requested Controller Beharry to do an audit of the Jail and the inmate welfare commissary. Controller Beharry stated that the audit will be done as soon as it is possible. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 Noon. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: jc 1983 ATTEST: SE Y *OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS** Reimbursable May Medical Payments Reimbursable May Maintenance Total Outstanding Reimbursement Medical Outstanding Reimbursement Maintenance Total Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements Total Outstanding Weekenders Work Release BILLED $105.00 150.00 PAID $ 80.00 150.00 -0- $4,896.00 $4,896.00 -0- $1,028.50 $1,028.50 -0- $5,924.50 $5,924.50 BALANCE $25.00 -0- 1 1 11