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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 6-P-8'/
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa.., June 10, 1987
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting �at the
Washington County Jail, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the .following members be-
ing present: Judge Gilmore, Commissioners Petrosky, Mascara and Paluso, Sheriff
Fazzoni and Deputy Controller Sasselli. Absent being: District Attorney Pettit.
Also being present: Acting Warden Pelzer; Linda Young, Clerk -Steno II; and
Natalie Eddy, Herald -Standard.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 11:40 a.m.
and noted that Minute No. 5-P-87 would be held abeyance.
Warden's Report:
Acting Warden Pelzer presented the Board with the following information:
Income from other units for maintenance of prisoners:
None
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Total Weekenders billed $ 480.00 Re ived $ 440.00
Total Work Release billed $ 990.00 $1,015.00
TOTAL $1,470.00 $1,455.00
$35.00 was turned over to Resource and Investigation for collection.
$35.00 was received from Resource and Investigation for restitution.
Status of prisoners confined at the Jails
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Unsentenced 46 3 49
Sentenced 68 3 71
TOTAL 114 6 120
Work Release 13 0 13
Weekenders 11 3 14
Inmates seeing the doctor: 67 5 72
Sheriffs transported': 15 prisoners
Old Business:
Mr_..Pelzer brought up the matter of the dentist at the Jail and noted that
Dr. Thomas Dietrich has been contacted and is interested in providing these
services for the inmates. Discussion followed. Mr. Mascara suggested that the
dentist contact the County Solicitor_ to prepare a contract for the Commissioners',
approval and signature.
Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Fazzoni, authorizing a`contr_act with,
Dr. Thomas Dietrich for dentist services at the Jail. Motion carried unanimously,
by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Ave".
Mr. Pelzer updated the Board on the matter of the outdated locks at the
Jail. Mr. Pelzer reported that the Jail would need approximately 16 new lock de-'''
vices and 16 new keys. The approximate costs include: $2,624.50 for the locking,
devices, $300 for the keys and $640 for installation. He stated that he hopes to
have our local locksmith install the locks so that if there is an emergency, we
can contact someone local who would be familiar with the system.
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Commissioner Paluso suggested that Mr. Pelzer get written proposals from both the(
company and locksmith. Some discussion followed.
Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Fazzoni, authorizing the Acting
Warden to proceed as per above as long as the costs do not exceed $4,000.. Motion
carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
Mr. Pelzer reported to the Board that the Jail population is at an all-time
high of 135. A brief discussion was held regarding the overcrowding conditions
of jails throughout the state.
Chairman Petrosky questioned Mr. Pelzer on the status of what was done in
correcting the problem that was discussed at last month's meeting relative to dis-
crepancies found by the Controller's Office on invoices approved by Captain Verno.
Mr. Pelzer reported that he has initiated a new policy on the medical bills where-
by every medical bill will be reviewed by Captain Verno and before they are sent
over to the Controller's Office, he will personally review and -initial them to
;make sure that they are correct and proper.
Bills:
Acting Deputy Controller Sasselli presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval the bills for the month of May in the amount of $14,634.13.
Commissioner Mascara questioned whether or not there were any items on the list
to be paid which would exceed $4,000 and have not been bid. He also questioned
whether the Controller is tracking all such items. Mr. Pelzer explained that all
items exceeding $4,000 are being bid and those items under $4,000 are purchased
through a.purchase order. Mr_. Mascara noted for the record that it be called to
the Controller's attention that she continue to monitor all items and to so notify
the Commissioners if the items are going to exceed $4,000.
Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the bills for the
month of May, contingent upon the stipulation that none of the items exceed
$4,000. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by
stating "Aye".
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable May Medical -0-
Reimbursable May Maintenance -0-
TOTAL -0-
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $2,001.50
TOTAL $2,772.46
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement $2,001.50
TOTAL $2 772.46
Other Business:
Commissioner Mascara brought up the matter of the continuing concern of
AIDS and whether or not we have a responsibility to our employees and inmates at
the Jail as well as the employees at the Washington County Health Center. He
;suggested that the Board institute some type of policy for testing for AIDS.
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'Mr. Pelzer noted that at the present time a verbal screening is in ettect at the
Jail. Some discussion followed. Commissioner Paluso agreed that some sort of
mandatory testing be instituted as soon as possible for everyone at the Jail and
Health Center. More discussion was held. Commissioner Mascara pointed out that
Commissioner Hafer (Allegheny County Prison Board Chairperson) has offered to
send their policy to use for our perusal. More discussion followed. Moved by
Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Paluso, authorizing Commissioner Mascara to pursue
with Commissioner Hafer of Allegheny County the obtaining of the AIDS policy that
they have in Allegheny County and to have the County Solicitor review the policy;
also, directing Acting Warden Pelzer to contact the State Bureau of Corrections
in terms of what their philosophy is relative to this particular problem. Motion
carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately Noon.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
7 , 1987
ATTEST: f /'
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