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Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., March 8, 1989
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the
!Washington County Jail, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the
following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso;
Controller Beharry; and Ferdal Littleton, Chief Deputy Sheriff. Absent being:
District Attorney Pettit and Judge Gilmore. Also being present: Warden Pelzer;
:Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Warco, 0-R; and Pete
ikirchak, Herald -Standard.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately
11:40 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
linute No. 3-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by Mr. Mascara,
seconded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute No. 3-P-89 be approved as written.
lotion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating
'Aye•'.
larden's Report:
Warden Pelzer presented to the Board the following information:
Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for
February:
Greene County $ 385.00
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Weekenders billed $ 990.00 Received $1,095.00
Work Release billed $1,650.00 $1,870.00
TOTAL $2,640.00 $2,965.00
Received $5.00 from Clerk of Courts
$20.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection.
Status of prisoners confined at the end of February 1989:
MALES FEMALES TOTAL
Sentenced prisoners 44 1 45
Work Release 31 0 31
Weekender prisoners 39 2 41
Unsentenced
Awaiting trial 64 8 72
Awaiting sentencing 5 0 5
TOTAL PRISONERS 183 11 194
No. of inmates doctor saw 98 5 103
Sheriff transported 19 inmates
With reference to the General Procedure Policy to be followed in case
Df death, suicide or attempt, serious assault or escape, Warden Pelzer noted
that there were some revisions made. He noted that the Sheriff's Office has
en included in the "911" contract that the County has with the IGCO.
airman Petrosky questioned Warden Pelzer as to the "911" system and the
epers that the Warden requested.
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Mr. Littleton explained that the present pager system the County has
does not transmit past a 10-mile radius and that he and Sheriff Fazzoni are
leasing their own beepers which they carry at all times that can transmit
within a 60-mile radius. More discussion was held regarding this issue.
Chairman Petrosky suggested that the Board take into consideration the
recommendation made by the Warden in terms of his request for two pagers (and
also the pagers for the Sheriff's Office) and that the recommendation should be
passed on to the Board of Commissioners for subsequent approval. Moved by Ms.
Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, approving the foregoing recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating
„Aye„
A brief discussion was held regarding the revisions made to the
General Procedure Policy. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, to
approve the foregoing General Procedure Policy as revised. Motion carried
unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
It was noted that the staff at the Jail would each receive a copy of
this policy.
Bills:
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of February in the amount of $19,911.49. (See
list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Moved by Mr. Littleton,
seconded by Ms. Beharry, approving the payment of the bills as per above.
Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating
"Aye." The Commissioners "yes" votes were 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. (For further reference, see blanket caveat on page
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278.)
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable February Medical -0-
Reimbursable February Maintenance $ 385.00
TOTAL $ 385.00
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance 2,521.50
TOTAL $3,292.46
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement 2,906.50
TOTAL $3,677.46
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOIN INUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1989
ATTEST:
SECRETARY