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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 7-P-88 - 6-15-1988 - PRISON BOARD292 PRISON BOARD o0CMCWA_r. Minute No. 7-P-88 MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., June 15, 1988 The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the Washington County Jail with the following members being present: Commissioner Petrosky; District Attorney Pettit; Controller Beharry; and Chief Deputy Sheriff Littleton. Absent being: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso; and Judge Gilmore. Also being present: Acting Warden Pelzer; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Robin Acton Huhn, Herald -Standard; Kathy Warco, O-R; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Pettit called the meeting to order at approximately 11:35 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 6-P-88, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Littleton, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 6-P-88 be approved as written. Motion carried un- animously 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.: No monies received. Total Work Release and Weekenders Weekenders billed $ 470.00 $ 490.00 Work Release billed $1,620.00 Received $1,535.00 TOTAL $2,090.00 $2,025.00 No monies were received from Resource and Investigations. $25.00 was turned over to Resource and Investigations for collection. Status of prisoners confined at the end of May, 1988: MALES FEMALES TOTAL Sentenced prisoners 77 9 86 Unsentenced prisoners (waiting trial) 44 0 44 Unsentenced prisoners (waiting for sentence) 3 1 4 TOTAL PRISONERS 124 10 134 Work _Release prisoners 27 1 28 Weekender prisoners 29 3 32 Doctor saw inmates 69 8 77 The Sheriffs transported 27 inmates A brief discussion was held regarding the number of male inmates seeing the doctor. Mr. Pelzer explained that every new commitment must see the doctor.' Moved by Miss Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, to accept the Warden's Report as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". BILLS: Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the month of May, 1988, in the amount of $38,224.56. C 293 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IMr. Pelzer reported to the Board to expect an invoice from Washington Hospital in "the amount of $8,000.00 for treatment of an inmate. Acting Warden Pelzer explained ;that this inmate refused to continue taking his insulin shots. It was noted that the inmate was charged with robbery. Discussion followed with reference to this situation and what procedures should be followed in the future. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving the payment of the bills. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye'. Commissioner Petrosky noted that his "yes" vote was cast with the caveat*that the Controller is tracking the bills to make sure the items are not exceeding the $4,000.00 bid requirement. ** See page 294 for Outstanding Reimbursments. * See page 278 for caveat. ,OTHER BUSINESS: Miss Beharry questioned the status of the Warden's position and asked when the committee (District Attorney Pettit, Commissioner Mascara and Judge Gilmore) would be reporting any recommendations. Mr. Pettit stated that they were in the process and should be able to report prior to the next Prison Board meeting. Chairman Pettit questioned Acting Warden Pelzer relative to a complaint he received concerning a particular weekender inmate who has allegedly missed 3-5 weekends. Discussion followed. Mr. Pettit suggested that if the inmate has in ,fact missed weekends that he should be put on straight time or his work release privilege be revoked. Acting Warden Pelzer stated that he would look into this matterand report back to Chairman Pettit. Chairman Pettit suggested to the Board the idea of having prison trusties doing work in the Washington Park. He went on to explain that he has checked State statutes and found that the "chain gang" is still in vogue and that inmates can be. sent to municipalities to work on roads. A lengthy discussion followed. The Board members thought the concept was a good idea but expressed their concerns regarding'; liability insurance, supervising, feeding and transporting the inmates as well as the public's reaction to inmates working around children in a park setting. More discussion followed. Chairman Pettit stated that he is willing to work on the idea in the hopes of making it a viable program. Regarding the PCCD Grant, Miss Beharry questioned the status of the In -House Incarceration Program. Commissioner Petrosky commented that he had just received his copy of the grant award notification yesterday and stated that he has not had An opportunity to review it and suggested that comments be held until the next meeting. Some discussion followed. There being no further business, Chairman Pettit declared the meeting ;adjourned at approximately 12:15 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTESSUBMITTEDFOR APPROVAL: 1988 ATTEST: 4?�SECRETARY 294 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA tAOti! PMUT NO gjaMbR • OOMOW Vim. ** OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable May Medical -0- Reimbursable May Maintenance -0- TOTAL -0- Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96 Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance $1,435.75 TOTAL $2,206.71 Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursements $ 770.96 Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursements $1,435.75 TOTAL $2,206.71 1 1