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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 12-P-89 - 11-8-1989 - PRISON BOARD343" idi'LlUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .__ Minute �No. 12-P-89 Washington County Prison Board Washington, Pa., November 8, 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: Judge Gilmore; Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso; Controller Beharry; District Attorney Pettit; and Chief Deputy Sheriff Littleton. Also being present: Warden Pelzer; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; and Byron Smialek, Observer -Reporter. 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 Nos. 10-P-89 and 11-P-89, each member having received a copy. Moved by v` Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that Minute Nos. 10-P-89 and 11-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 October: No monies received. i Total Work Release and Weekenders: i Weekenders billed $ 830.00 Received $ 910.00 Work Release billed $1,485.00 $1,400.00 TOTAL $2,315.00 $2,310.00 i Received no monies from Clerk of Courts. s $65 was turned over to the Clerk of Courts i { Status of prisoners confined at the end of October 1989: 3 9 MALES FEMALES TOTAL Sentenced prisoners 53 4 57 Work Release 26 2 28 Weekender prisoners 32 6 38 Unsentenced Awaiting trial 41 2 43 Awaiting sentencing 8 2 10 TOTAL PRISONERS 160 16 176 i No. of inmates doctor saw 114 25 139 New commitments doctor saw 49 Repeat patients doctor saw 90 Sheriff transported 14 inmates ;Bills: E Controller Beharry presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the bills for the month of October in the amount of $57,681.18. Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Ms. Beharry, approving the bills for the month of October as per above. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (See list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.) 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.) MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA 34 4 J 1 OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENTS Reimbursable October Medical Reimbursable October Maintenance TOTAL Outstanding Reimbursable Medical Outstanding Reimbursable Maintenance TOTAL Total Medical Outstanding Reimbursement Total Maintenance Outstanding Reimbursement TOTAL -0- -0- -0- $ 770.96 1,122.50 $1,893.46 $ 770.96 1,122.50 $1,893.46 Lawrence County Aug. 1985 $ 429.25 Prison Transfer (out of business) Oct. 1986 235.25 U.S. Navy Apr./May 1989 357.00 N. Hampton (Denies claim) May 1985 101.00 TOTAL OUTSTANDING $1,122.50 Old Business: Ms. Beharry brought to the Board's attention the matter of a lawsuit filed by an inmate (Larry Nelson, No. 89-2193, U.S. District Court) relative to not having a law library at the jail. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Petrosky noted that he would contact Attorney Melenyzer to confirm that he will be handling this case on behalf of the entire Prison Board. Commissioner Mascara reported to the Board concerning the recent proposals submitted to the State regarding legislation being drafted (S.B. 1354) which creates a $400 million bond program which would be made available to counties as a matching grant for prison construction, alteration or renovation. Commissioner Mascara commented that he didn't feel that the County should proceed with the proposed Annex building across the street, at this time, since the costs would not be reimbursable. Discussion followed. Commissioner Mascara also advised the Board of S.B. 718 which provides for the establishment of community corrections programs as alternatives to traditional incarceration for certain low risk offenders. More discussion followed. It was noted that the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has lifted the temporary moratorium on accepting new inmates into their diagnostic units at Graterford, Camp Hill and Western which was instituted as a result of the prison riots in Camp Hill and Huntingdon. Chairman Petrosky noted for the record that the Commissioners will authorize the advertising of bids for the In -House Incarceration Program tomorrow at their public meeting. Ms. Beharry noted for the record correspondence received from the State Police stating that they will no longer contact criminal investigations at county -owned facilities in the City of Washington, except if an incident would arise that would be so sensitive as to indicate the Washington County City Police would have a conflict of interest, then State Police assistance would be provided based on a request by the city police. Discussion followed. Warden Pelzer was directed to contact Police Chief Hansen of the City of Washington to find out exactly what procedure should be followed relative to 345 MINUTE BoOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :contacting the city police. Chairman Petrosky stated that the Board could :establish a policy at a subsequent Board meeting. In other business, Warden Pelzer reviewed with the Board a preliminary design of the proposed new entrance way at the jail. He noted that the estimated cost is approximately $11,000.00. A brief discussion followed. Moved by Ms. Beharry, seconded by Mr. Littleton, that the Prison Board �recommend to the Board of Commissioners the authorization to advertise for bids for the renovation and construction of the entrance way to the Jail. Motion carried unanimously by the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Controller Beharry questioned Warden Poland on the status of the double -bunking at the Jail. Warden Pelzer stated that he has revised the report with reference to the costs involved and would re -submit this report to the Board members. Also, Ms. Beharry questioned Warden Pelzer as to the status of the copying machine at the jail. Warden Pelzer explained that they now have a copying machine but it needs repairs and the company refuses to service it because of a problem with the service contract. He stated that he is working with Francis King, Director of Property and Supplies, in order to resolve this matter. Mr. Pelzer advised the Board that inmate J. Fields made allegations several months ago stating that jail personnel used excessive force. Warden Pelzer stated that the FBI came in to investigate and according to their office and investigation they felt that the matter is closed and no action is warranted. There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the eting adjourned at approximately 12:05 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: kTE: ILM-92 1