Present for the Administration: C.O. Ceja (Administration representatives normally in attendance were absent due to ‘Farewell To Warden Ayers’ party.)
Time/Location: H-Unit Chapel, Fri., 12-19-08.
Topics of Discussion: new healthy-foods items on the canteen list (heart healthy oatmeal, unsalted cashews, brown rice, and pop tarts are being added having been selected by inmates) • new American Indian representative on the council introduced (R. Bennett) • start-up date for new semester of Patten College noted (Jan. 20 start, Jan. 5 orientation) sign-up lists going up in all dorms • wearing of gloves on the yard discussed (gloves purchased thru packages are approved) • new medical services trailer (trailer to be placed in Jan. near Tower 9) • new press liaison voted onto council (D. Marsh) • possibility of special privileges for STAND-UP participants in dorms 4&5 (issue will be taken up in up-coming STAND-UP steering committee meeting) • ‘A’ days were discussed (‘A’ days are still charged against inmates) • overdue work orders in dorms (Pretty hopeless!!!) • heavy bags on the yard (pending installation of third pole, bags are ready)