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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 9-P - 10-10-1984 - PRISON BOARD190 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 9 - P � October 10, 1984 Washington County Prison Board The Washington County Prison Board met in the Commissioners'` Conference Room at approximately 11:45 a.m. with the following members being present: Judger Gladden, Commissioner Petrosky, Controller Beharry and Deputy Sheriff Littleton. Absent being: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso and District Attorney Pettit. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Warden Poland; Administrative Assistaht Davis; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; and Natalie Moore, Herald -Standard. Secretary Beharry called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 8-P. Controller Beharry noted that the figures for last month's population at the Jail were inaccurate and should be reflected as follows: Sentenced prisoners 41 Unsentenced prisoners 67 Females 121, *Not included Work Release 5%; in figure' for total population. Federal Holdovers 16 Allegheny County Holdovers 2 TOTAL POPULATION (114 Males 126 12 Females) TOTAL POPULATION U_ C INCLUDES 5 GJORK RELEASE Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute No. 8-P be PRISONERS approved as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signfying their approval by stating "Aye". WARDEN'S REPORT: Warden Poland reported to the Board about a telephone call the Jail re- ceived from a man indicating that he was going to blow up the Jail because he wanted to get the baby -killer (inmate Kevin Brown). Warden Poland noted that he made some outside checks on the Jail and kept one guard over and one guard out- side most of the night. Warden Poland reported to the Board the following information: Sentenced prisoners Unsentenced prisoners Work Release Federal Holdovers Greene County Holdovers Total population AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION FOR SEPTEMBER, 1984 Income from other units for maintenance of prisoners for the month of September, 1984 $13,516.75 Total Room and Board for Weekend and Work Release prisoners for the month of September, 1984 $275.00 49 63 8* 'Not included 16 in figurefor total population, 1 J 129 126 (113 Males and 16 Females) TOTAL POPULATION INCLUDES 8 WORK RELEASE PRISONERS Doctor saw 36 males and 4 women the month of September, 1984 Controller Beharry questioned Warden Poland on two particular incidents at the Jail - (1) inmate Ross A. Burtner who was mistakenly released from the Jail with the work release/weekender prisoners; and (2) inmate Blanch Ross who 191 Ei 1 E MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA =was released from the Jail without signing the required bond in the Clerk of Courts Office. Concerning incident #1, Warden Poland explained that the Desk Sargent on duty at the time did not follow procedure and was subsequently repri- manded. (Bryon Smialek of the Observer -Reporter entered the meeting) Concerning incident #2, Warden Poland stated that due ,to some confusion and misunderstanding, inmate Blanch Ross was released from the Jail without the proper release form from the Clerk of Courts Office being furnished•to the jail personnel; subsequently, the inmate was not sent to the Clerk of Courts Office to sign the required bond. Discussion followed. The Board was in agreement that procedures at the Jail should be tightened to avoid any future similar occurrences. Controller Beharry noted for the record Deputy Warden Herrnberger's re- signation (eff. September 17, 1984) and questioned what steps have been taken to replace him. Commissioner Petrosky explained to the Board that no steps have been taken to fill the slot yet due to the fact that the Jail is going through a reorganization and also due to negotiating a new Union contract. Mr. Petrosky stated that there have been two additional Captains hired and that the Jail has administrative supervision on all shifts now that it did not have before and that the aspect of a Deputy Warden will be addressed soon. A brief discussion followed. Commissioner Petrosky suggested that the Warden contact the Personnel Director to pull the applications of the other two individuals who were interviewed the last time for the Deputy Warden position to see if they are still current and possibly call them in for an interview. Warden Poland stated that the Counselor at the Jail is doing a very good, job. Controller Beharry also brought to the Board's attention the matter of Philip __Herrnberger applying for unemployment compensation. A brief discussion was held between Miss Beharry and Warden Poland. Miss Beharry stated that if the Board had no objection, she would follow up with the Personnel Director on fight- ing this claim. There was no objection from the Board. BILLS: Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the month of September, 1984, in the amount of $21,489.94. Miss Beharry briefly discussed a few of the bills which were related to the Jail` fire. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving the payment of the bills as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signfying their approval by stating "Aye". OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable September Medical Payment -0- Reimbursable September Maintenance $13,446.75 Adjustment August Maintenance $ 70.00 TOTAL $13,516.75 192 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS (Con't) Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 449.55 Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $ 1,950.25 TOTAL $ 2,399.80 Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements $ 449.55 Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $15,467.00 TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursements $15,916.55 BILLED PAID BALANCE Work Release $270.00 $155.00 $115.00 Weekenders $370.00 $120.00 $250.00 Controller Beharry noted the receipt of the Bureau of Corrections Report dated 9-27-84 (second inspection) and asked the Board members to review the report before next month's ,meeting . Miss Beharry commented that Mr. Lignelli, Director of Administration, ad- vised her that all the guards` (who were injured during the fire) hospital bills and doctor bills have been paid through workmen's compensation. She noted that the bills that have not been paid yet are for the prisoners as the County is in negotiations with the insurance company as to whether or not the County's policy covers physical damage to inmates in the fire. Warden Poland reported to the Board on the change of ammunition used at the - Jail as a result of the discussion at the last Prison Board meeting. There being no further business, Seert-.ary Beharry declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:05 a.m. 5 THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: -a°- 1984 ATTEST: SECRETARY