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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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-Minute No. 14-P-88
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., December 14, 1988
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the
Washington County Jail, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members
being present: Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky; Controller Beharry; and
Chief Deputy Sheriff Littleton. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso; Judge
Gilmore; and District Attorney Pettit. Also being present: Warden Pelzer;
Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Warco, Observer -
Reporter; Pete Skirchak, Herald -Standard; and Deputy Warden John Temas.
Secretary Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
11:50 a.m.-and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 12-P-88. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving
Minute No. 12-P-88 as written. Motion carried unanimously by the Board
signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 13-P-
88 be approved as written. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying
their approval by stating "Aye".
Warden's Report:
Warden Pelzer presented to the Board the following information:
Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for
Nnvo�nhe,r
No monies received.
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Weekenders billed $ 620.00 Received $ 610.00
Work Release billed $1,500.00 $1,640.00
TOTAL $2,120.00 $2,250.00
No monies were received from Resource and Investigations.
$115.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection.
Status of prisoners confined at the end of October, 1988:*
Sentenced prisoners
Unsentenced prisoners
Unsentenced prisoners
(waiting for trial)
Unsentenced prisoners
(waiting for sentence)
TOTAL PRISONERS
Work Release prisoners
Weekender prisoners
No. of inmates doctor saw
Sheriff transported 21 inmates
MALES
FEMALES
TOTAL
82
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47
5
52
44
5
49
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0
3
192
16
192
34
3
37
19
2
21
56
6
62
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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Warden Pelzer presented to the Board for their consideration a
approval general procedures to be followed in case of any death, suicide or
attempt, rape, serious assault or escape at the Jail. Mr. Pelzer noted that
Solicitor Bassi has reviewed these procedures and recommends the Board's
approval. Also, Mr. Pelzer presented to the Board Rules and Regulations for
Correctional Officers and staff that needs the Board's approval. He noted that
these Rules and Regulations have been in effect for the last five years. A
brief discussion followed regarding these procedures. Secretary Mascara stated
that these procedures and Rules and Regulations would be held in abeyance until
all the Board members have had an opportunity to review them. It was noted
that action would be taken at the next meeting. Copies of the procedures and
Rules and Regulations are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Regarding a recent escape at the Jail (inmate M. Gardner), Warden
Pelzer presented to the Board a detailed report of the Investigative Summary.
Discussion followed on this matter and how the escape occurred. The Board also
addressed the matter of having the windows secured.
Bills:
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of November in the amount of $49,575.77.
Discussion was held on the invoice from Washington Hospital ($22,505.00). Me.
Beharry noted that $13,000.00 was for one inmate (Mock) who has a history of
heart problems. Discussion followed regarding this inmate.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving the
payment of the bills for the month of November. Motion carried unanimously by
the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (See list of bills
attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable November Medical -0-
Reimbursable November Maintenance -0-
TOTAL -0-
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical- $ 770.96
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance 2,294.25
TOTAL $3,065.21
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement 2,294.25
TOTAL $3,065.21
New Business:
It was noted for the record that the Board members were served papers
by Federal Marshals regarding the William A. Ross case and that Assistant
Solicitor Melenyzer is handling the case.
There being no further business, Secretary Mascara declared the
meeting adjourned at approximately 12:05 a.m.
THE FOREGOING�f MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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