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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Minute No. 8-P
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., September 12, 1984
The Washington County Prison Board met at the County Jail at approxi-
mately 11:40 a.m. with the following members being present: Commissioners
Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso; District Attorney Pettit; Controller Beharry; and
Chief Deputy. Sheriff Littleton. Absent being: Judge Gilmore. Also being present:
Warden Poland; Chief Clerk Dallatore; and Natalie Moore of The Herald -Standard.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order and asked if there were any
corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 7-P, each member having re-
ceived a copy. Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute
No. 7-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 40
Unsentenced prisoners 62
Females 9
Weekenders 28
Work Release 6
Federal Holdovers 15
Allegheny Co. Holdovers 2
Total population on the
books 162
Total population in Jail 126
Outstandinq Reimbursements:
Reimbursable August Medical Payments $ -0
Reimbursable August Maintenance $ 9,929.75
TOTAL $ 9,929.75
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 449.55
. Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $ 1,10120
TOTAL $ 1,550.75
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements $ 449.55
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $ 11,030.95
TOTAL OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS $ 11,480.50
Billed Paid Balance
Work Release 240.00 90.00 150.00
Weekenders 240.00 230.00 10.00
(Mr. Paluso suggested that the Warden send notification to the sentencing Judge
and the District Attorney concerning payments owed by work release prisoners and
weekenders.)
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Warden Poland requested permission to have the Carpenter Shop build some
platforms and shelves in the stockroom at the Jail which will be used for storing
food that the Jail will be receiving free from the government. He noted that this
free food must be kept separate from the food that the County purchases. Some
discussion followed. The Board had no objection to the Warden's request.
Old Business:
Controller Beharry reported that the average daily cost per prisoner is
$18.97. She noted that this figure does not reflect any capital or indirect
costs. Discussion followed. It was suggested that the cost figures be re -calcu-
lated using the capital and indirect cost figures.
(Commissioner Paluso left the meeting.)
Prison Bills:
Controller Beharry presented
to the Board
for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of
August in the
total amount of
$21,075.49.
Some discussion followed. The Board
also discussed
the status of
invoices from
Washington Hospital for correctional
officers in
connection with
the Jail fire.
Chairman Mascara stated that he would
check with
Mr. Lignelli on
this matter.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Pettit, approving the payment of
the bills for the month of August. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signi-
fying their approval by stating "Aye".
Inspection Evaluation Report
Controller Beharry made some comments relative to Warden Poland's reply
to the Bureau of Corrections Inspection Evaluation Report of the Jail. Some
discussion followed. Miss Beharry expressed her concern for the Counselor
position at the Jail. Commissioner Petrosky advised the Board that the Counselor
position will be addressed in the proposed reorganization of the Jail.
Lawsuits:
Warden Poland reported to the Board on the status of the lawsuits filed
by inmates Robert L. Richardson and Joseph Rasel.
Other Matters:
Controller Beharry brought up the matter of the ammunition used in guard-
ing the Jail yard during recreation. Discussion followed.
(Bryon Smialek of the Observer -Reporter entered the meeting.)
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 12:20 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
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