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May-Oct ILC Mins
May-Oct ILC Mins
ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
Since the start of the pandemic, we have met with the ILC everyday and discussed various
issues which include but not limited to:
➢ COVID Testing
➢ Daily COVID positive numbers of incarcerated individuals at Wallkill
➢ Staffing
➢ COVID Movement
➢ Day to day issues affecting Housing Units
➢ TV/Movies
➢ Recreation
➢ Special Meals
➢ Special Religious Events
➢ Cleaning/Cleaning Supplies
➢ Discussed PBB
➢ Discussed Program and Restart where applicable
*Most issues were addressed immediately, but all issues have been resolved**
The following are dates and key points discussed on those dates:
5/1/2020 – Discussed signs that will be on Units, (Flatten the Curve, Wipe after every use,
etc.)
5/4/2020 – Discussed return of 9 inmates from Fishkill COVID Unit; spoke about concerns
5/5/2020 – Discussed Inmates need to update Tablets
5/7/2020 – Discussed Donation of Cloth Masks
Discussed Corcraft Masks
5/8/2020 – Discussed JPay Update
5/11/2020 – Discussed Delivery of the Donated Cloth Masks
5/12/2020 – Discussed Mental Health Services
Discussed Distribution of Donated Cloth Masks
5/14/2020 – Discussed Out of Stock Commissary Items
5/15/2020 – Discussed Extension of Pause NY
5/18/2020 – Discussed EEC Credit
5/19/2020 – Discussed Special Events memorandum Suspension
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
5/20/2020 – Discussed Commissary Item Availability
5/26/2020 – Discussed Distribution of 2nd Delivery of Cloth Masks
5/28/2020 – Discussed DOCCS Re-Opening Plan
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent
Executive Team
ILC
File
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
ILC
• 3087 for starting an Organization
• CD1 screens in windows – Maintenance will work on it
• Fan in telephone area – Reviewing to see how to address
• Microwave in AB3 – Replaced one from D1 (closed)
• Prices for special meal – Pending
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent
Executive Team
ILC
File
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
DSA
➢ Replacement of current pancake mix with another pancake mix $.10 more
DSS
➢ Cleaning rags need to be returned, as are mop heads, so they can be laundered
ILC
• Discussed Special Meal
• Discussed missing window screens
• Discussed pigeon in the Mess Hall
• Discussed shorts in the yard
• Discussed chair replacements in AB side
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
➢ Discussed Optics
• Reopening
• Three shifts
• Half incarcerated staff
➢ Special Meal went well
➢ Discussed flat tops in C-1
➢ Visiting Procedures
ILC
• Discussed Special Meal for 7/4 – possibly Rear Yard
• Discussed possible extra ice machine
• Discussed possible tabletop game tournament with prizes to the winners
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
STAFF ADVISORS
A. Kelly, RPLII
M. Dillon, ASAT ORC
ILC
➢ Inmate program change request not being reviewed
• DSP will investigate
➢ Discussed how SWANK movie list works
➢ Possibility of hiring individuals to distribute ice
• DSP will investigate
➢ Population was appreciative of the Special Meal
➢ Thanked Executive Team for their assistance
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
STAFF ADVISORS
A. Kelly, RPLII
ILC
➢ Proposal for tabletop game night
➢ Swank movie list – DSP will look into
➢ Package room – Captain will investigate
DSP
➢ Ice porters – names needed
➢ Job changes
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
➢ COVID – no changes
➢ Late Night tonight – holiday tomorrow
DSP
➢ Swank Movie List – does not have K. Hart
ILC
➢ Special Meal – 7/18/2020
➢ Game night request (could it be conducted ASAP) – RPLII will handle
_________________________
P. Melecio
Superintendent (Administration)
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
DSS
➢ Special Meal (7/18/2020) – food cannot leave the Mess Hall; refunds are not allowed
DSA
➢ JPay – slow state-wide
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D. Glebock
Acting Superintendent, DSP (Administration)
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ILC Representative
DG/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner Executive Team File
L. Fields, Supervising Superintendent ILC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
The ILC Meeting was opened at 9:45 am by Superintendent Melecio. The Agenda dated
August 2020 was reviewed and discussed.
1) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request late night on 8/13/2020
for the Spanish Awards beginning at 7:00 pm.
2) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request permission to watch all
sports playoff games without a memorandum.
Administration stated there will not be blanket approvals. Late night for particular sports
playoffs will be reviewed for approval.
3) On behalf of population the ILC would like to request that population be allowed to come
right out of the housing unit once the housing unit count is cleared instead of waiting for
the jail count to be cleared.
4) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request a monthly cleanest
housing unit competition? This will help with the prevention of COVID-19; being more
responsible and more cleanliness. Winners can get pizza; hero or chicken and french
fries on a monthly basis.
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
5) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request that if the housing unit
is clean and there are no issues could late night be moved to 2:00 am?
MISCELLANEOUS:
• ILC discussed cells being cleaned after inmates that test positive for COVID-19 –
Superintendent stated if an inmate tests positive and is transferred out of the facility
for COVID-19 that cell is thoroughly cleaned
• Hot pot request for religious groups – Superintendent denied; religious groups can
purchase hot pots on their own
SUPERINTENDENT MELECIO
• Discussed visiting procedures – Visiting will begin on Saturday, 8/8/2020
• Discussed mask compliance
DSP GLEBOCKI
• Scheduling game night finals
• ILC upcoming elections
_______________________ ___________________
P. Melecio A. Kelly
Superintendent (Administration) ILC Staff Advisor
_________________
ILC Representative
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner
J. Collado, Supervising Superintendent
Executive Team
A. Kelly, RPLII/Staff Advisor
M. Dillon, ASAT ORC/Staff Advisor
ILC
File
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
The ILC Meeting was opened at 10:00 am by Superintendent Melecio. The Agenda dated
September 2020 was reviewed and discussed.
1) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request Administration to look
into a suitable area for a Resource Room for Transitional Services.
Administration stated this request is approved and the room will be in the back of
Transitional Services corridor.
2) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request permission to have
additional rear yard movement and to go back to the regular yard schedule.
Administration will table this until after October when construction in Center Court is
completed.
3) On behalf of population the ILC would like to request the possibility of having an
organization such as: Fortune Society; Osborne Association or Ready Willing and Able
to be allowed to come in for Phase III.
Administration stated this request is tabled until we reach the final phases of reopening.
4) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request the reinstatement of the
Click Click program.
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
5) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request the possibility of
allowing population to partake in sports such as: basketball; baseball; soccer and
handball.
Administration stated this request is denied. Due to COVID-19 Recreation activities are
suspended.
6) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to ask why we are not able to
receive bag gloves and condiments from the Package Room, when it states we can have
them.
7) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request permission to have late
night extended to 1:45 am for the month of September. We would also like to request
permission to watch Sunday and Monday night football until the games are over.
Administration stated late night for the month of September is approved. If something
occurs this request will be cancelled.
8) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to begin the cleanest housing unit
competition for the month of September.
Administration stated this request is approved. ILC is to submit the forms to the DSA
and this competition will begin on 9/15/2020.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Status of the additional telephones being placed on the housing unit – waiting on
approval of the 1612
SUPERINTENDENT MELECIO
• Discussed COVID
• Discussed movement – intakes are being done
• Discussed double bunking – at this time there is no double bunking
• Masks – masks are not an option they are mandatory
DSP GLEBOCKI
• School/Vocational – classes begin next week
DSA FLEURY
• Steam Shut Down will be conducted on 9/17/2020 – waiting on final approval from
Albany – once approval is received a memorandum will be sent out to population
• Universal remote for PC
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
DSS HARRIS
• Grease buckets – beginning Tuesday, 9/8/2020 there will be blue buckets for grease
waste; no longer will mop buckets be used.
ILC
• DVD player – DSA will investigate
• Request to have a movie shown during extended late night – DSS requested a
memorandum from the ILC so he can review
**Monthly meeting agendas are due on the 3rd Monday of the month*
_______________________ ___________________
P. Melecio A. Kelly/M. Dillon
Superintendent (Administration) ILC Staff Advisor
_________________
ILC Representative
Name and DIN#
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner
J. Collado, Supervising Superintendent
Executive Team
A. Kelly, RPLII/Staff Advisor
M. Dillon, ASAT ORC/Staff Advisor
ILC
File
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
ANDREW M. CUOMO ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI
Governor Acting Commissioner
MEMORANDUM
The ILC Meeting was opened at 10:00 am by Superintendent Melecio. The Agenda dated
October 2020 was reviewed and discussed.
1) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to discuss the issue of JPay
emails; videos and pictures. The population is complaining that emails are being
received three to four days after being sent. Pictures and videos are being denied at the
facility level without notification of them being denied.
Administration stated this was investigated and we were told that senders are sent a
notification. If the sender is not receiving a notification, they should contact the
company. Also, through investigation we were told that JPay is trying to work
implementing a better process.
2) On behalf of population the ILC would like to request that either the 9:45 pm or the 11:00
pm count becoming an in-house count. Once the officer calls in the count it can be
cleared on the unit.
3) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to request an additional outgoing
recreation run in the evening. Currently there is only one outgoing recreation run at 5:45
pm with no other option to go to the rear yard after.
Administration stated this request will be tabled until the month of November.
4) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to propose the possibility of the
rear yard recreation ending at 8:45 pm.
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
Administration stated this request will be tabled until the month of November.
5) On behalf of the inmate population, the ILC would like to propose the idea of the
enhancement meal for Thanksgiving for the inmate population.
Administration stated this is approved. ILC is to draft up a proposal with ILC staff
advisors.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Late night for Thursday and Monday night Football – this request is denied.
• Heat being turned on – heat will be turned on 10/15/2020
• Late night for Spanish Awards dated 10/21/2020 – more information is needed on the
type of awards – please send a request with entire information to DSS
• Late night until 1:45 am for the month of October – this request is approved with the
contingency that the Superintendent can cancel late night in the event he needs to.
SUPERINTENDENT MELECIO
• Discussed COVID – great job to the inmate population on keeping the facility clean –
continue to clean to help prevent the spread of the virus
• Masks – masks are not an option they are mandatory
DSP GLEBOCKI
• Click Click – Staff Advisor Kelly will meet with you to begin Click Click on the 3 rd
Wednesday of the month – for the month of October it will be held on the 2nd
Wednesday and moving forward from the month of November it will go back to the 3 rd
Wednesday of the month – we still did not get approval to have Click Click in the
Visiting Room during visits that is still suspended .
CAPT CADY
• Good job on the cleanliness of the facility – continue the good work
• Masks are mandatory – spread the word that masks always have to be on when you
are not in your cells
DSS HARRIS
• Good job on social distancing – continue doing the good work
ILC
• DVD player – Acting DSA will investigate
• Caustic buckets
• Changing count times
• Cleanest housing unit contest
**Monthly meeting agendas are due on the 3rd Monday of the month*
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov
_______________________ ___________________
P. Melecio A. Kelly/M. Dillon
Superintendent (Administration) ILC Staff Advisor
_________________
ILC Representative
Name and DIN#
PM/lh
Cc: T. Griffin, Assistant Commissioner
J. Collado, Supervising Superintendent
Executive Team
A. Kelly, RPLII/Staff Advisor
M. Dillon, ASAT ORC/Staff Advisor
ILC
File
Wallkill Correctional Facility, 50 McKendrick Road, P.O. Box G, Wallkill, NY 12589-0286 │ (845) 895-2021 │ www.doccs.ny.gov