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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 1-P-89 - 1-18-1989 - PRISON BOARDMINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 11 F I Minute No. 1-P-89 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., January 18, 1969 The Annual Reorganization and monthly meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' C-onference Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Judge Gilmore; Commissioners Mascara and Petrosky; Controller Beharry; District Attorney Pettit; and Sheriff Fazzoni. Absent being: Commissioner Paluso. Also being present: Executive Assistant DuJordan; Warden Pelzer; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Warco, Observer -Reporter; and Pete Skirchak, Herald -Standard. Election of Officers: Presiding Chairman Pettit called the meeting to order and opened nominations for Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary. (Chairman) Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Judge Gilmore, to appoint Commissioner Petrosky as Chairman of the Prison Board for 1989. Moved by Judge Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Mascara, to close nominations for Chairman. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (Vice -Chairman) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Judge Gilmore, to appoint Commissioner Mascara as Vice -Chairman of the Prison Board for 1989. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Judge Gilmore, to close nominations for Vice -Chairman. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by s„Aye". Aye0. . Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (Secretary) Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to appoint Commissioner Paluso as Secretary of the Prison Board for 1989. Moved by Mr. Mascara, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to close nominations for Secretary. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating 01 Aye Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". At this time the meeting was turned over to Commissioner Petrosky, newly elected Chairman of the Prison Board. MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - ----- ----- -------- - -- -- ------ 1-11 - ------- ------ - ------ ADvroval of Minutes: Chairman Petrosky asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 14-P-88, each member having received a copy. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Mascara, to approve Minute No. 14-P-88 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 n -------- No monies received. Total Work Release and Weekenders: Weekenders billed $ 730.00 Received $ 725.00 Work Release billed $2,025.00 $1,910.00 TOTAL $2,775.00 $2,635.00 No monies were received from Resource and Investigations. $65.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection. Status of prisoners confined at the end of October. 1988: MALES FEMALES TOTAL Sentenced prisoners 76 4 80 Unnentenced pr Unsentenced prisoners (waiting for trial) 42 5 47 Unsentenced prisoners (waiting for sentence) 3 0 3 TOTAL PRISONERS 163 14 177 Work Release prisoners 29 0 29 Weekender prisoners 25 3 28 No. of inmates doctor saw 68 is 83 Sheriff transported 24 inmates Warden Pelzer brought to the Board's attention a letter he received from Dr. Dietrich (dentist at the Jail), requesting an increase in his fees from $27.00 for exams and extractions to $34.00. Some discussion followed. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Judge Gilmore, that the Prison Board recommend to the Board of Commissioners to execute an addendum pursuant to Dr. Dietrich's request. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Warden Pelzer questioned the status of the trusty program and the proposal he submitted suggesting a Correctional Officer supervise the trusties. Chairman Petrosky noted that this particular item would be held in abeyance at this time. 11:40 a.m. - Meeting recessed for the purpose of holding an Executive Session in order to discuss personnel issues. 11:45 a.m. - Meeting reconvened. Chairman Petrosky stated that the Prison Board will hold a Special Meeting next week (January 214th - tentative date) for the purpose of ending the testimony regarding the Magruda issue and to render a final decision at the ;l fl I next scheduled Prison Board meeting on February Gth. MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I I I Bills - Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the month of December in the amount of $28,775.19. (See list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Moved by Mr. Fazzoni, seconded by Ms. Beharry, approving the payment of the bills as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating of fl. "yes" z re cast with the caveat that the Aye The Commissioners' votes we. Controller is tracking the bills to make sure the items are not exceeding the $4,000.00 bid requirement. (For further reference, see blanket caveat on p. 278.) OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable December Medical Reimbursable December Maintenance TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursable Medical Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance TOTAL Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement TOTAL Other Business: $ 770.96 2,294.25 $3,065.21 $ 770.96 2,294.25 $3,065.21 Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Mascara, that the date for Prison Board meetings continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating ff Ayeto . Ms. Beharry questioned the status of the securing of prison windows with screens/bars. A brief discussion followed. Warden Pelzer stated that he is reviewing the proposals which he received for this project. Regarding the policy for general procedures to be followed in case of any death, suicide or attempt, rape, serious assault or escape at the Jail, Ms. Beharry questioned when action would be taken to adopt this policy. Chairman Petrosky noted that in order for all Board members to have an opportunity to complete their review of this policy, action would be tabled until the next Prison Board meeting. There being no further business, Chairman Pet.rosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: NOTE: An executive session of the Prison Board was held on Thursday, January 26, 1989, for the purpose of ending the testimony regarding the Magruda issue.