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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 10-P-87 - 10-14-1987 - PRISON BOARD271 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ',Minute No. 10-P-87 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., October 14, 1987 The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the Commissioners' Conference Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Judge Gilmore; Commissioners Petrosky and Paluso; Deputy Controller Cecchetti; and Sheriff Fazzoni. Absent being: Commissioner Mascara and District Attorney Pettit. Also being present: Acting Warden Pelzer and Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II. Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 11:35 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. I9-P-87, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Fazzoni, seconded by Mr. Cecchetti, that Minute No. 9-P-87 be approved as written. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". "WARDEN'S REPORT: Acting Warden Pelzer presented to the Board the following information: Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners: Greene County $490.00 Total Work Release and Weekenders: Work Release billed $1,125.00 Received $ 963.00 Weekenders billed $ 660.00 $ 740.00 TOTAL $1,785.00 $1,703.00 $20.00 was turned over from Resources and Investigations. Status of prisoners confined at the jail: MALES FEMALES TOTAL Sentenced prisoners 75 4 79 Unsentenced prisoners 55 4 59 TOTAL 130 8 138 Work Release prisoners: 24 1 25 Weekenders: 28 3 31 Inmates seeing the doctor: 79 11 90 Sheriffs transported 17 inmates Acting Warden Pelzer noted a letter he received from Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer regarding the proposed policy for dealing with inmates and personnel with communicable diseases, particularly the AIDS virus. Mr. Pelzer stated that Assistant Solicitor Melenyzer basically felt that the policy was a good one and that we should stress training for our staff on AIDS itself. Mr. Pelzer pointed ,out that he has ordered three training films for the staff and one for the inmates Jand that he and a couple of staff members plan to visit Allegheny County's jail to obtain information on how they deal with the AIDS situation. He also noted that the staff has protective clothing (gloves, masks, shields, etc.) on hand in case they do get a AIDS victim. A lengthy discussion followed on this matter. 1 272 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA D scussion was also Tield on the matter of isolation of prisoners and the proce ur s followed when dealing with inmates having communicable diseases. Chairman Petrosky directed Mr. Pelzer to draft some type of formal plan for the Board's review for procedures to be followed for the isolaiton of prisoners having communicable diseases. Acting Warden Pelzer reported that Warden Poland started back to work yesterday. BILLS: Deputy Controller Cecchetti presented to the Board for their consideration''' and approval the bills for the month of September, 1987, in the amount of $9,118.64. Moved by Mr. Fazzoni, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the payment of the bills for September, 1987. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". �-P�PommissionerPaluso noted for the record that t-+re-±-r "yes" CS- vote/ we- cast with the caveat that the Controller is tracking the bills to make, sure the items are not exceeding the $4,000 bid requirement. OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable September Medical -0- Reimbursable September Maintenance $ 490.00 TOTAL $ 490.00 Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96 Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $1,472.50 TOTAL $2,243.46 Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements $ 770.96 Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $1,962.50 TOTAL $2,733.46 Commissioner Paluso questioned Mr. Pelzer on the amount the County charges Greene County for their prisoners and wanted to know if we charge them the same amount as they charge us. Mr. Pelzer answered that we charge Greene County exactly what they charge us. Some discussion followed. OTHER BUSINESS: Acting Warden Pelzer reported that he met with Deputy Controller Cecchetti' this morning and stated that they are trying to resolve the problems that they are having with Cook's Locksmith to do emergency repairs. He stated that he feels they are coming to a pretty good solution and should be able to get the locksmith paid. Mr. Cecchetti explained that some of the paper work had been missing, but he noted that they are trying to close the gap on the invoices so that Cook's Locksmith can get paid. He also noted that they are working out a system to pre- vent any problems in the future. There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SU ITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATT � DATE: / ' 1987 PRISON BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1987 Albano's Produce Bid $ 374 S Main, Wash. Calteryahn Dairy Groceries & staples 1601 Brownsville Rd. Pittsburgh Cohen, Sam 1150 E Maiden St. Washington Frame, David MD 95 Leonard Ave. Wash. Cigarette Bid Services for Lewis Greater Wash Radiologists it" Carr/Fisher/ P 0 Box 95, Houston Lewis/McMurray/Russell/ Stout/Timms Green Valley R D 1, Claysville Gross Supplies 2737 Penn Ave, Pgh. Groceries & Staples Housekeeping Bid Herd's Drug Store April & July 26 S Main, Wash. Kaufman's Bakery Groceries & staples 2381 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY Malayil, Michael: MD 150 W Beau, Wash. Paper Products 36 Terminal Way, Pgh. Superior Coffee Co. 121 Commonwealth Dr. Warrendale, PA Wash E Wash Jt Auth. 62 E Wheeling, Wash. Washinggton Hospital 155 Wilson Ave. Wash. West Penn Chemical 2544 Library Rd. Pittsburgh Western Pa Water Co. 62 E Wheeling, Wash. TOTAL Services for Bashur Housekeeping Supplies Groceries & Staples 7/22 to 8/21 Services for Fisher/Gardner/ Hallas/Ross Housekeeping Bid 7/22 to 8/21 62.75 116.40 661.50 41.00 314.00 1,744.67 135.00 2,530.09 466.86 125.00 20.92 252.47 716.73 443.70 44.40 1,443.15 $ 9,118.64 Prison Bills, Sept. 1987 Page 2 Reimbursable September Medical Reimbursable September Maintenance TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursable Medical Ou}standing Reimbursable Maintenance TOTAL Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement TOTAL Billed Work Release $ 1,125.00 Weekenders 660.00 TOTAL $ 1,785.00 1 $ -0- 490.00 $ 490.00 770.96 1,472.50 $7.,�i4+6 770.96 1,962.50 $ ,733.4 Received $ 963.00 740.00 $1,703.00