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Zinute No. 8-P-89
Washington County Prison Board
Washington, Pa., July 12, 1989
The Washington County Prison Board met for its monthly meeting in the
nth Floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with
:.he following members being present: Judge Gladden; Commissioner Petrosky;
=ontroller Beharry; and Sheriff Fazzoni. Absent being: Commissioners Mascara
and Paluso; and District Attorney Pettit. Also being present: Warden Pelzer;
Linda Hands, -Clerk -Steno II; Kathy Warco, Observer -Reporter; and Pete
3kirchak, Herald -Standard.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately
11:35 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to
Minute No. 7-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by Ms. Beharry,
seconded by Mr. Fazzoni, that Minute No. 7-P-89 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
June:
U.S. Marshals $ 862.75
Total Work Release and Weekenders:
Weekenders billed $ 710.00 Received $ 590.00
Work Release billed $1,050.00 970.00
TOTAL $1,760.00 $1,560.00
Received no monies Clerk of Courts.
$75.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection.
Status of prisoners confined at the end of June 1989:
MALES
FEMALES
TOTAL
Sentenced prisoners
54
4
58
Work Release
20
1
21
Weekender prisoners
37
1
38
Unsentenced
Awaiting trial
43
3
46
Awaiting sentencing
7
0
7
TOTAL PRISONERS
161
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170
No. of inmates doctor saw
138
12
150
New Admissions doctor saw
44
Sheriff transported 14 inmates
Warden Pelzer reported to the Board on the recent suicide that
occurred on July 6th at the Jail involving inmate K. Soltis. Warden Pelzer
noted that he sent copies of the report to all members of the Prison Board and
that the State Police have finished their investigation of the matter. Warden
Pelzer noted that the emergency procedures that had been adopted by the Prison
Board were followed exactly in this situation. It was further noted that there
was no negligence on the part of the ,fail guards and that the suicide was an
unfortunate, unavoidable incident. More discussion was held between Warden
Pelzer and Controller Beharry as to the procedures followed in calling an
ambulance.
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Bills:
Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval the bills for the month of June in the amount of $12,459.51. (See
list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Moved by Mr. Fazzoni,
seconded by Judge Gladden, approving the payment of the bills as per above.
Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating
"Aye." Commissioner Petrosky's "yes" vote was cast with the caveat that the
Controller is tracking the bills to make sure the items are not exceeding the
$4,000.00 bid requirement. (For further reference, see blanket caveat on page
278.)
OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable June Medical
Reimbursable June Maintenance
TOTAL
Outstanding Reimbursable Medical
Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance
TOTAL
Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement
Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement
TOTAL
Other Business:
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$ 862.75
$ 862.75
$ 770.96
4,425.50
$5,196.46
$ 770.96
5,288.25
$6,059.21
With regards to the report submitted by Neilan Engineers on the
estimates to draw up design sketches for making the entrance to the jail more
secure, Chairman Petrosky suggested the plan be reviewed by the Board members
for comments at August's Prison Board meeting when more members would be in
attendance.
Ms. Beharry reported to the Board concerning a number of outstanding
medical and maintenance reimbursements owed to the County by various agencies,
namely, U. S. Marshals and Lawrence County (approximately $6,059.00) for
housing of inmates. She noted that some of these bills date back to late last
year. She questioned Warden Pelzer on what efforts are made to ensure these
payments. Warden Pelzer pointed out he was unaware that monies were owed and
would look into the matter. A brief discussion was held.
Ms. Beharry also brought to the Board's attention the matter regarding
Washington Ambulance and Chair Service and discussion that was held at last
month's meeting with reference to outstanding bills from this provider
(approximately $3,500.00). Ms. Beharry stated that it appears that several of
the invoices that are listed on the statements from Ambulance and Chair were
returned to them because there is insurance to cover the services provided by
them. Discussion followed relative to the billing procedures. It was
suggested that the invoices be billed in the name of the inmate in care of the
County.
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There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the
meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 Noon.
THE FO;RE/GING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
1989
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