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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
'Minute No. 6-P-89
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., May 24, 1989
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the
7th Floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with
the following members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and
Paluso; Controller Beharry; Ferdal Littleton, Chief Deputy Sheriff; and
listrict Attorney Pettit. Absent being: Judge Gilmore. Also being present:
larden Pelzer; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Scott Herrington, WJPA; Kathy
larco, Observer -Reporter; and Pete Skirchak, Herald -Standard.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately
.1:40 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
linute No. 5-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by Ms. Beharry,
:econded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute No. 5-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
April:
U. S. Marshals $ 773.50
Greene County 1,050.00
U. S. Navy 238.00
U.S. Immigration 238.00
TOTAL $2,299.50
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Weekenders billed $ 680.00 Received $ 640.00
Work Release billed $1,260.00 $1,090.00
TOTAL $1,940.00 $1,730.00
Received $55.00 from Clerk of Courts.
$45.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection.
Status of prisoners confined at the end of April 1989:
MALES
FEMALES
TOTAL
Sentenced prisoners
48
2
50
Work Release
35
0
35
Weekender prisoners
34
4
38
Unsentenced
Awaiting trial
61
4
65
Awaiting sentencing
5
0
5
TOTAL PRISONERS
183
10
193
No. of inmates doctor saw
117
8
125
New Admissions doctor saw
40
Sheriff transported 21 inmates
Warden Pelzer reported that the average daily population has dropped
onsiderably due to: (1) prisoners being able to make bond and parole;
(2) moving inmates around with other institutions; and (3) cooperation with the
role board by moving out some of their parole violators to the penitentiary.
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Mr. Pelzer also reported to the Board that due to a recent incident,
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he did not issue any weekend furloughs this past weekend and that a new
furlough procedure has been instituted. He explained that the inmates will be
3 furloughed by attrition, with the inmates sentenced to the least serious crimes
and having the most time served being released first. Discussion followed
regarding the furlough and work release programs and the procedures followed
for each program.
Mr. Pelzer noted that at the next Prison Board meeting, a
representative from Neilan Engineers would be present to explain plans for the
renovation work to be done on the entrance way to the Jail.
Bills
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of April in the amount of $23,666.84. (See
list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Moved by Mr. Littleton,
seconded by Mr. Pettit, 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
278.)
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable April Medical -0-
Reimbursable April Maintenance $2,299.50
TOTAL $2,299.50
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance 2,878.50
TOTAL $3,649.46
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement 5,178.00
TOTAL $5,948.96
New Business:
Chairman Petrosky reported to the Board on the recent annual
inspection of the Jail performed by the State (a copy of which each member
received). He noted some of the deficiencies cited in the report.
Warden Pelzer outlined his responses to the deficiencies. He stated
that he will have the responses typed and sent to Harry Wilson, Director of
Special Services, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, and will also forward''
a copy to the Board members.
A brief discussion was held regarding contraband entering the Jail.
It was noted that mesh is used on the windows. Mr. Littleton suggested more
lighting in the Court yard of the Jail. Chairman Petrosky requested Warden
Pelzer to look into this matter.
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Ms. Beharry brought to the Board's attention a letter received from
Mr. Rockovich, Adult Probation Director, relative to an on -site drug testing
demonstration scheduled in Pittsburgh on June 5-7. Ms. Beharry suggested that
Mr. Pelzer attend on behalf of the Prison Board to determine if this type of
testing would be feasible at the Jail. A brief discussion followed.
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the
meeting adjourned at approximately Noon.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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