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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 7-P - 8-8-1984 - PRISON BOARD185 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 7-P Washington County Prison Board s Washington, PA, August 8, 1984 The Washington County Prison Board met in the Commissioners' Conference Room at approximately 11:35 a.m. with the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso, Judge Gladden, Deputy Sheriff Little- ton, and Deputy Controller.Metcalfe. Absent being: District Attorney Pettit. Also being present: Warden Poland; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; and Natalie. Moore, Herald -Standard. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No, 6-P, each member having re- ceived a copy. Moved by Mr, Littleton, seconded by Judge Gladden, that Minute No. 6-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 the following breakdown in the Jail population: Sentenced prisoners 59 Unsentenced prisoners 47 Females 9 Weekenders 20 Work Release 11 Federal Holdovers 6 TOTAL POPULATION 106 Warden Poland noted in the population breakdown that as of this morning 3 of the Federal prisoners have left. Warden Poland reported to the Board the following information: Income from other units for maintenance of prisoners for the month of June, 1984: $7,972.50 Total Room and Board for Weekend and Work Release prisoners for June, 1984: $ 577.50 Income from other units for maintenance of prisoners for the month of July, 1984: $5,786.50 Total Room and Board for Weekend and Work Release prisoners for July, 1984: $ 380.00 Warden Poland brought to the Board's attention a letter he received ,from the Greene County Jail stating that the Greene County Jail is housing 2 of our prisoners down there for witnesses. Mr, Poland went on to explain that they are presently charging $18.50 per day for each prisoner and we charge them $18.50 for each prisoner. Mr. Polandalsostated that they are going to raise their per diem to $35.00 for each prisoner. Warden Poland suggested to the Board that we reciprocate by raising our per diem to $35.00 per day. Some discussion follow- ed on this matter, Warden Poland noted that Greene County is the only County we charge $18.50 for prisoners. Mr. Poland stated that we charge $23.50 for Federal ,prisoners and $21.50 for Allegheny County prisoners. More discussion followed. 186 MINUTE B❑❑K PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chairman Mascara requested that the Controller's Office work up some cost figures ,at their earliest convenience. The Board decided to hold this matter in abeyance; until further research is done. Deputy Controller Metcalfe presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the months of June ($15,259.03) and July ($11,650.33). Chairman Mascara questioned the Warden as to whether the water bills have gone down as a result of the renovation at the Jail. Warden Poland felt that the water bills have gone down considerably. A brief discussion followed. Some discussion was held on the reimbursable July maintenance and medi-; cal figures. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving the payment il of the bills for the months of June and July, 1984. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Reimbursable June Medical Payments Reimbursable June Maintenance TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursable Medical Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance TOTAL Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements TOTAL OUTSTADNING REIMBURSEMENTS BILLED PAID BALANCE Work Release $510.00 $177.00 $333.00 Weekenders $400.00 $400.00 -0- Reimbursable July Medical Payments Reimbursable July Maintenance TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursable Medical Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance TOTAL Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements TOTAL OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS BILLED PAID BALANCE Work Release $255.00 5230.00 $ 25.00 Weekenders $305.00 $150.00 $155.00 -0- $ 7,972.50 $ 7,972.50 i $ 449.55 $ 2,252.45 $ 2,702.00 $ 449.55 $10,224.95 $10,674.50 KIM $ 5,786.50 $ 5,786.50 $ 449.55 $ 3,388.95 $ 3,388.95 $ 449.55 $ 9,175.45 $ 9,625.00 Chairman Mascara brought up the matter of lawsuits filed against the Commissioners and the Prison Board members by inmates Robert L. Richardson and Joseph Rasel concerning general conditions at the Jail. A discussion followed It was noted that Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer regarding these two lawsuits. would represent the entire.Board on these lawsuits. Judge Gladden stated to the Board that he attended the President Judges Conference in May and it came to his attention that in some cases when the Judge; by law is a member of the Prison Board and a State employee rather than a County employee, very often a County liability insurance does not extend to him without. a rider. Judge Gladden went on to say that he contacted Mr. Bassi, County Solicitor, to see that the County policy included a rider that would cover the U- I 1 1 187 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA `Judge member of the Prison Board. Judge Gladden noted that Mr. Bassi checked with the County's insurance broker and the Judge member is included under the County's' policy. Some discussion followed. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: e`� 6 1984 ATTEST: �SE RETARY