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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 6-19-19 June 19, 2019
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the Washington County
Correctional Facility, 100 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following
members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi; Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr.;
Judge John DiSalle; Deputy Controller Cathy Sams; Sheriff Sam Romano; and District Attorney Gene
Vittone. Also present: Warden Ed Strawn; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Finance Director Joshua J.
Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelly Arnold; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; and Administrative
Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretary Joy Orndoff, and Observer Reporter representative
Barbara Miller.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:33 a.m.
Mr. Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute
No. PB 5-15-2019, dated May 15, 2019, each member having received a copy.
It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mrs. Sams that Minute No. PB 5-15-19, be
approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating
„Aye„
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Strawn presented the following information to the Board:
Income from Other Units for the Maintenance of Inmates for Mav 2019
Administrative Fee $ 13,132.33
Social Security $1,000.00
Tylenol/Medical Reimbursement $148.08
+ Monthly sub -total $14,280.41
Year-to-date grand total $64,302.16
Proeram Fees and Room and Board Income for Mav 2019
Billed
Collected
Work Release Inmates
$14,175.00
$12,281.00
Weekend Inmates
$550.00
$550.00
Monthly sub -total
$14,725.00
$12,831.00
Year-to-date grand total
$66,625.00
$59,715.75
Status of Inmates Confined at the End of May 2019
Male Female Total
Full-time Inmates
25
4
29
Work Release Inmates
33
4
37
Weekend Inmates
3
0
3
Unsentenced Inmates Awaiting Sentencing and/or Trial
256
58
314
Total Inmates
317
66
383
Male Female Total
Examinations Performed by the Physician
58
34
92
New Commitments
8
Repeat Patients 84
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 53
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00
Year-to-date grand total $0.00
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional
Facility, to approve an extension of the yearly agreement with Prime Care Medical, Harrisburg, PA, for
the purpose of providing mental health services at the correctional facility. The current term allows
for a 3% increase for a total of $21,218.00 per month to be funded via Human Services operating
budget. This contract will be effective through June 30, 2020, with a one year option unless
terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement. This extension is contingent upon approval at the
Board of Commissioners' meeting to be held June 19, 2019, Minute No. 1085.
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Warden Strawn recommended to the Board, on behalf of the Washington County Correctional
Facility, to hire the following applicants as part-time correctional officers:
Daniel Hess
Brooks Johnson
Shaylee Rigby
Rachel Milchak
Arthur Williams
Samantha Thomas
Kieran Phoenix
Derick Heyward
Rakeem Jones
Michael Gaines
Lucas Tokarczyk
Bill Foutz
Jamie Derkach
Stephanie Ketchum
Sam Caldwell
Ashley Cairns
It was moved by Mr. Shober and seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the Warden's Report.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
BILLS
Mrs. Sams presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated
June 19, 2019, in the amount of $176,025.50.
It was moved by Mrs. Sams and seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bills dated
June 19, 2019. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by
stating "Aye". (See list of bills attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
OLD BUSINESS
Judge DiSalle stated that he circulated an email regarding a special organizational committee
to hear recommendations of strategic planning for the correctional facility. Erich Curnow of Drug and
Alcohol Commissioner has responded to the email, but Judge DiSalle will wait for additional responses
so that he can proceed in scheduling a preliminary meeting.
Warden Strawn called an executive session at 11:36 a.m. to discuss personnel needs and
concerns of the facility. Mr. Maggi reconvened the meeting following the executive session at
approximately 12:04 p.m.
There being no further business, Mr. Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
12:04 p.m.
THE FOO;REGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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