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PRISON BOARD
Minute No. 7-P-89
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., June 14, 1989
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the
Washington County Jail, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members
being present: Commissioners Petrosky and Paluso; Controller Beharry; and
Ferdal Littleton, Chief Deputy Sheriff. Absent being: District Attorney
Pettit, Judge Gilmore and Commissioner Mascara, who was in the hospital. Also
being present: Warden Pelzer; Stephanie Parish, Assistant to Chief Clerk; Tom
Zibrida, Director of Engineering and Maintenance; Charles Welker, Neilan
Engineers; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; and Pete
Skirchak, 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
Minute No. 6-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by Ms. Beharry,
seconded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute No. 6-P-89 be approved as written.
Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating
"Aye".
Chairman Petrosky introduced to the Board Mr. Charles Welker from
Neilan Engineers along with Tom Zibrida, Director of Engineering and
Maintenance, to discuss recommendations for the Jail entrance way area
renovation work. Chairman Petrosky noted that Mr. Welker has submitted a
proposal for the Board's consideration.
Mr. Zibrida explained that a study was done primarily to see what
security improvements could be made at the entrance to the Jail.
Mr. Welker briefed the Board on what services would be provided, the
construction work involved and the costs related thereto which ranged from a
minimum of $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 to a maximum of $100,000.00. A lengthy
discussion followed.
Chairman Petrosky stated that he has serious reservations about making
these types of improvements to an antiquated facility.
Ms. Beharry suggested making more minimal changes in order to have a
separate admissions/intake area.
Mr. Paluso stated that he cannot accept this proposal and would like
to see a minimum amount of alterations done to conform with.the State's
recommendation to have a separate admissions/intake area. Mr. Welker said he
could submit a proposal to develop the proposed alterations into a sketch phase
of several alternatives with an estimated cost of each. More discussion
followed.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Littleton, authorizing Mr. Welker
of Neilan Engineers to submit a proposal for the development of a sketch phase
as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their
approval by stating "Aye".
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MINUTE B❑❑K
Bills:
Warden Pelzer presented to the Board the following information:
Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for
May:
Greene County
U.S. Navy
U.S. Marshals
TOTAL
$630.00
119.00
178.50
$927.50
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Weekenders billed $ 870.00 Received $ 880.00
Work Release billed $1,825.00 $1,495.00
TOTAL $2,695.00 $2,375.00
Received $5.00 from Clerk of Courts.
$90.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection.
Status of prisoners confined at the end of May 1989:
MALES
FEMALES
TOTAL
Sentenced prisoners
42
2
44
Work Release
21
0
21
Weekender prisoners
38
2
40
Unsentenced
Awaiting trial
41
3
44
Awaiting sentencing
10
0
10
TOTAL PRISONERS
152
7
159
No. of inmates doctor saw
106
6
112
New Admissions doctor saw
26
Sheriff transported 15 inmates
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of May in the amount of $21,246.52. (See list
of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Moved by Mr. Paluso,
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
278.)
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable May Medical -0-
Reimbursable May Maintenance $ 927.50
TOTAL $ 927.50
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance 4,128.00
TOTAL $4,898.96
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement 5,055.50
TOTAL $5,826.46
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Mock), Chairman Petrosky stated that he has received copies of outstanding
bills from this provider (approximately $3,500.00) for services rendered and
requested Ms. Beharry to make some effort to pay these bills. Ms. Beharry
stated she would look into this matter. A brief discussion followed.
Ms. Beharry briefly commented on Warden Pelzer's response to the
Department of Corrections recent Inspection Evaluation Report.
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the
meeting adjourned at approximately 12:10 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
30 , 1989
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