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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 2-P-85 - 2-13-1985 - PRISON BOARD2 U l 1 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 'Minute No. 2-P-85 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., February 13, 1985 The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the Commissioners' Conference Room at approximately 11:30 a.m. with the following members being present: Judge Gilmore; Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky; Dis- trict Attorney Pettit; Deputy Controller Metcalfe; and Sheriff Fazzojai. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Warden Poland; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Administrative Assistant Davis; Executive Assistant DuJordan; Byron Smialek, Observer -Reporter and Natalie Moore, Herald - Standard. Chairman Pettit called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 1-P-85, each member having' received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Fazzoni, that Minute No. 1-P-85 be approved as read. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signify- ing their approval by stating "Aye". WARDEN'S REPORT: Warden Poland reported to the Board the following information: 1. Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for January, 1985: U. S. Marshalls $13,635.00 Allegheny County $ 378.75 Fayette County $ 425.50 Westmoreland County $ 573.50 TOTAL $15,012.75 2. Total Work Release and Weekenders Room and Board for January, 1985: Billed Weekenders $ 560.00 Received $290.00 Billed Work Release $ 465.00 Received $520.00 TOTAL $ 1,025.00 $810.00 3. Inmates seeing the doctor for January, 1985: Men 103 Women 13 TOTAL 116 4. Status of Prisoners as of January 31, 1985: MALES FEMALES TOTALS Sentenced prisoners 46 6 52 Unsentenced prisoners 43 5 48 Federal Holdovers 22 3 25 Allegheny County 2 0 2 Westmoreland County 0 1 1 Fayette County 1 0 1 Greene County 0 1 1 TOTAL 114 16 130 Warden Poland requested the Board's approval to initiate a law library program at the Jail which is required by the Federal Standards for Corrections. He advised the Board that approximately $600 would cover the initial costs and 202 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA `$150 a year would be required for the maintenance and updating of the books. He noted that presently the inmates borrow books from the Law Library in the Court k house and the books get somewhat abused. A brief discussion followed. Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Judge Gilmore, authorizing the Warden to initiate a law library program at the Jail. Motion carried unanimously by they Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Warden Poland brought to the Board's attention the matter of the dentist at the Jail, Dr. Green, who is not getting his checks on a timely basis. Dis- cussion was held on this matter. The Board agreed that Dr. Green should submit invoices to the Warden for approval who would then forward them to the Controller; for payment. BILLS: Deputy Controller Metcalfe presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills in the amount of $18,841.89 for the month of January, 1985'. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the payment of the bills for January, 1985. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Reimbursable January Medical Payments $ 378.62 Reimbursable January Maintenance $15,012.75 TOTAL $15,391.37 Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 1,159.95 Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $ 1,004.85 TOTAL $ 2,164.80 Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements $ 1,538.57 Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $16,017.60 TOTAL $17,556.17 BILLED PAID BALANCE Weekenders $560.00 $290.00 $270.00 Work Release $465.00 $520.00 (+$55.00) OTHER BUSINESS: Chairman Pettit reminded the Board members that the next Prison Board Meeting will be held in the County Jail. - There being no further business, Chairman Pettit declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES READ AND APPROVED: 1985 ATTEST: 1� ' SECRE ARY U— I 1 1