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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 50-P
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, PA, November 16, 1983
The Washington County Prison Board met for their monthly meeting in the Commissioners'
Conference Room at approximately 11:30 a.m. with the following members being present:
CamAssioners Mascara, Gilmore and Paluso and Controller Beharry. Absent being: Judge Sweet,
Sheriff Fazzoni and District Attorney Bigi. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Warden
Poland; Administrative Assistant Davis; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; and Bryon Smialek,
Observer -Reporter.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections,
additions or omissions to Minute No. 49-P, each member having received a copy. Moved by
Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Gilmore, that Minute No. 49-P be approved as read. Motion carried
unanimously by the Board signfying their approval by stating "Aye".
WARDEN'S REPORT:
Warden Poland reported to the Board the following breakdown in the Jail population for
the month of November, 1983:
Sentenced prisoners
63
Unsentenced prisoners
68
Work Release prisoners
7
Weekend prisoners
15
Female prisoners
8
U. S. Marshal Holdovers
3
Allegheny County Holdovers
3
AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION FOR OCTOBER, 1983
120
Warden Poland presented to the Board a contract with Blue Ribbon Systems, Inc. for the
inspection and maintenance service of the Ansul System at
the Jail. Warden Poland noted that the
contract calls for a twice -a -year inspection at a cost of
$50.00 per inspection plus parts. A
brief discussion followed. Warden Poland turned the contract over to Chairman Mascara.
Warden Poland reported that the total income at the Jail was $3,666.00 for maintenance
of prisoners; we had a total of $782 for work release and weekenders and the doctor saw 117 men
and 20 women this month.
Warden Poland mentioned to the Board that the Fire Marshall was in today checking the
Jail. Mr. Poland stated, however, that the only thing the Fire Marshall found wrong was a "zip -
cord" in the trustee quarters.
Mr. Poland apologized to the Board concerning the way he handled the Deputy Warden
situation. Controller Beharry questioned the Warden on what steps are being taken to replace the
Deputy Warden. Mr. Poland stated that he hasn't taken any steps as of yet. Some discussion
followed on this matter. The Board directed that the Personnel Office and the Warden begin in-
terviewing applicants for this position.
Warden Poland noted that a Correctional Officer, Keith Hutter, will be resigning on
November 20th.
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Warden Poland brought to the Board's attention the matter of needing tables, a serving
line and bunk beds at the Jail. Mr. Poland stated that the matter of the carpenters building the
tables should be a priority item. Chairman Mascara suggested that the Warden inquire as to the
cost of purchasing tables. A discussion followed.
BILLS:
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills
for the month of October, 1983, in the amount of $30,022.88. Controller Beharry noted that there
were four (4) invoices for medical expenses related to inmate Robert Jones totaling $15,113.69.
She noted that this amount combined with invoices from the last two months for this inmate total
$29,919.55. A brief discussion followed concerning this inmate. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded
by Miss Beharry, approving the payment of the bills for the month of October. Motion carried
unanimously by the Board signfying their approval by stating "Aye".
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable October Medical Payments -0-
Reimbursable October Maintenance $3,666.00
TOTAL $3,666.00
Outstanding Reimbursement Medical -0-
Outstanding Reimbursement Maintenance $1,145.25
TOTAL $1,145.25
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement -0-
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $4,811.25
TOTAL OUTSTANDING REEABURSEMENTS $4,811.25
BILLED PAID BALANCE
Weekenders $440.00 $287.00 $153.00
Work Release 450.00 495.00 +45.00
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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