The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 9-P-89 - 8-23-1989 - PRISON BOARD334 PRISON BOARD I A.11K Ynlnllnq 'a YVtlVnw, rw -- Minute No. 9-P-89 MINUTE B❑❑K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., August 23, 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: Commissioner Petrosky; Controller Beharry; District Attorney Pettit; and Chief Deputy Sheriff Littleton. Absent being: Commissioners Mascara and Paluso; and Judge Gilmore. Also being present: Warden Pelzer; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Kathy Warco, Observer - Reporter; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 11:45 a.m. and asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. 8-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, that Minute No. 8-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 thiB following information: Income from other units for the maintenance of prisoners for July: U.S. Marshals $505.75 Greene County $140.00 TOTAL $645.75 Total Work Release and Weekenders: Weekenders billed $ 660.00 Received $ 610.00 Work Release billed $ 915.00 $1,080.00 TOTAL $1,575.00 $1,690.00 Received no monies from Clerk of Courts. $25.00 was turned over to Clerk of Courts for collection. Status of prisoners confined at the end of July 1989: MALES FEMALES TOTAL Sentenced prisoners 54 5 59 Work Release 22 1 23 Weekender prisoners 33 2 35 Unsentenced Awaiting trial 49 3 52 Awaiting sentencing 9 0 9 TOTAL PRISONERS 167 11 178 No. Of inmates doctor saw 119 23 142 New Admissions doctor saw 51 Sheriff transported 6 inmates Warden Pelzer noted that the State and Federal inspectors were in the jail recently to reinspect the facility. Regarding a recent escape attempt by inmate Mark Castner, Warden Pelzer reported that there have been some changes in the procedures on taking out trash from the jail in order to prevent another escape attempt in the 335 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA _. m _.,e_ _ _ _ . _ --- future. He noted that there will now be two correctional officers stationed outside. Some discussion followed regarding procedures for taking out the trash and whether or not the ratio of inmates (3) and correctional officers (2) should be changed. District Attorney Pettit expressed his concern of using inmates with a history (or family history, such as the Castner brothers) of escape outside the jail facility. New Business: Chairman Petrosky brought to the Board's attention a letter that the members received from Controller Beharry relative to a bench warrant for Paul Battaglini. Warden Pelzer went on to explain what took place on July 7th with regards to the bench warrant issued by Judge Gladden for Mr. Battaglini. He stated that Paul Battaglini signed a waiver/continuance to the case. Since no Judges were available, Assistant District Attorney Makel was contacted and he explained to the Warden that the bench warrant was issued in error and to release Mr. Battaglini and to expunge the record at the jail. (Attorney Makel subsequently submitted written correspondence to Warden Pelzer in this regard.) It was noted that Warden Pelzer therefore blacked out the entry in the docket book containing the processing of Mr. Battaglini. Discussion followed. Ms. Beharry stated she would like the Board to go on record directing the Warden to act in accordance with all Court orders in his possession, regardless of representations of any other parties, and that he be directed to insure that there is no tampering with any public records in his custody at the Washington County Jail. Mr. Pettit stated that he is not in favor of such a directive. He suggested that the Board should get some input from a member of the Court to see how this kind of situation should be handled. Discussion followed. It was suggested by Chairman Petrosky that Ms. Beharry's letter be noted for the record and that this issue be tabled in terms of any action until such time that the Board has input from the Court as well as other members of the Board who are absent from today's meeting. With reference to the breakdown on the number of inmates the doctor saw, District Attorney Pettit questioned Warden Pelzer on how these numbers are figured out and if there could possibly be more clarification on these numbers ie., number of visits, number of total inmates and number of new commitments. Discussion followed. Warden Pelzer noted that he would provide this additional 'information in future reports. Bills: Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and 'approval the bills for the month of July in the amount of $30,813.66. (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. 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 33 E 1 1 PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ._. _ . Motion carried unanimous) b the Board signifying y y 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.) Ms. Beharry noted for the record that her office has reconciled the outstanding reimbursable maintenance. She stated that there were some questions at last month's meeting regarding the large amounts due to the county from other agencies. Ms. Beharry went on to explain the adjustments made. Some discussion followed. OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable July Medical -0- Reimbursable July Maintenance $ 645.75 TOTAL $ 645.75 Outstanding Reimbursable Medical $ 770.96 Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance 1,122.50 TOTAL $1,893.46 Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement $ 770.96 Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement 1,768.25 TOTAL $2,539.21 * Adjustments made this month. Jail records and Controller's ledger agree. All payments and credits accounted for. Lawrence County Aug. 1985 $ 429.25 Prison Transfer (out of business) Oct. 1986 235.25 U.S. Navy Apr. 1989 238.00 U.S. Navy May 1989 119.00 N. Hampton (Denies claim) May 1985 101.00 TOTAL OUTSTANDING $1,122.50 Old Business: Ms. Beharry questioned the matter regarding the jail entrance preliminary design estimates from Neilan Engineers that the Board was to consider at this meeting. It was noted that this matter would be held in abeyance until such time when more Board members are present. There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 Noon. THE FOR OING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 7" , 1989 IF ATTEST: SECR�,