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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Agenda - 11-16-2021WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 17, 2021 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 11-3-21 dated November 3, 2021 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjourn Meeting D. Vaughan J. Grimm N. Sherman S. Arnold L. Maggi C. Griffin M. Namie J. Hatfield S. Romano J. Fewell J. Walsh J. Thornburg President Judge DiSalle C. Sams J. Haynes Minute No. PB 11-3-21 November 3, 2021 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the 7th floor conference room of Courthouse Square, 100 West Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Nick Sherman and Larry Maggi; President Judge John DiSalle; Controller Mike Namie; and Sheriff Sam Romano. Absent from the meeting was District Attorney Jason Walsh. Also present were First Assistant District Attorney Leslie Ridge; County Solicitor Jana Grimm; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Chief of Staff John Haynes; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Services Director Kim Rogers; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Officer Tom Bastian; Chaplain Mike Pierson, - Captain Jamie Restanio; and PREA Coordinator Kyrie Kenyon. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:03 a.m., and Warden Fewell led the meeting with the invocation. Mrs. Vaughan asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 10-20-21, dated October 20, 2021, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi that Minute No. PB 10-20-21 be approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating „Aye" PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Fewell started off his report to the Board introducing the Employee of the Month for October, Officer Tom Bastian. Warden Fewell stated that Officer Bastian has been with the County for over twenty years and is a great employee Warden Fewell stated that the population as of November 3, 2021, was down to 330 and that the count had been fairly static over the past few months. Warden Fewell moved on to present the COVID status stating that the inmate vaccination rate was at around 60% and that there were no other items to report to the Board. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board to consider a purchase from EMCOR (Scalise Industries) Services, of Lawrence, PA, our contract of record to replace an air compressor for the rooftop air handling heating/ac unit at the Correctional Facility. The total cost is $17,842 and has been recommended for Act 13 funding. This service for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held November 4, 2021, Minute No. 1139. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board to consider the following candidates to begin employment with the County as Corrections Officer I with a tentative start date of November 22, 2021: Meloney Dennis Ashley Kovalski Jeremy Emph Ryan Ruffa Shawn Evans Robert Thumm LaShae Harris Dustin Van Divner Warden Fewell updated the Board on the re-entry collaboration that is ongoing with four agencies stating that the pilot program will be initiated identifying ten classified, screened, and approved male minimum -to -medium custody inmates. The ten will be tested and accessed to determine appropriate employment suitability. From assessment goes to GED and or specific career classes to achieve appropriate career educational requirements (barber, CDL, culinary, welding) Mrs. Vaughan called an executive session at approximately 11:09 a.m. to discuss legal and personnel matters. Mrs. Vaughan reconvened the meeting following executive session at approximately 11:16 a.m. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to approve the Warden's Report. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS During the previous Prison Board meeting there were discussions held with regard to a wedding which would have been performed with no contact. Warden Fewell explained that it was his understanding that an inmate has a constitutional right to marry, and President Judge DiSalle concurred. President Judge DiSalle explained that marriages are performed quite often in the State system. Mr. Maggi expressed that he was not in favor of the practice, and Warden Fewell stated that unless there was a custody, care, control, safety or security issue that the inmate has the right to marry while incarcerated. In response, President Judge DiSalle stated that the COVID situation would be a valid reason for delaying a marriage request. It was noted that the marriage ceremony was cancelled, but Solicitor Grimm stated that she would look into the matter further in response to the Board's inquiries on how to appropriately manage potential future requests. There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATTEST: SECRETARY 2021 Warden's Prison Board Agenda- November 17, 2021 1. Jail statistics Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - November 17, 2021 A Z Janitorial Services LLC *Access Information Protected AIS Commercial Parts & Service Albano's *Big's Sanitation Inc. Bimbo Bakeries USA *Columbia Gas of PA Inc. County of Greene *FBM Capital LLC Grainger W W Inc. *The Hite Company *Icebox Refrigeration of Ohio Inc. Janitor's Supply J.D. Marra Hotel and Restaurant SVC Johnson Controls Inc. *Lexis Nexis MSC Industrial Supply Co. *Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation *Pennsylvania American Water Co. PrimeCare Medical Inc. *Ricoh USA Inc. Schneider's Dairy Inc. *Sprague Operating Resources LLC *Verizon Wireless *Washington E Washington Joint Authority The Washington Hospital *Washington Physicians Services *West Penn Power *Paid as required by due date Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 3,464.92 Secure Waste Removal $ 165.91 Kitchen Equipment Repairs Bid $ 4,958.93 Produce Bid $ 1,117.73 Contracted Waste Removal - Oct-Nov/21 $ 1,640.00 Bread Bid $ 2,405.64 Energy Utility Services Sep/21 $ 2,489.41 Contracted Inmate Holding $ 7,500.00 Cost Per Copy Bid $ 103.90 Industrial Commodities Bid $ 1,589.91 Electrical Supplies Bid $ 75.00 PO# 44367 - Trailer Rental $ 2,888.89 Housekeeping Bid $ 364.68 Coffee Bid $ 1,799.30 Fire Alarm Systems Bid $ 725.00 Law Library $ 616.00 Industrial Commodities Bid $ 82.34 Employment Screenings $ 1,200.00 Water Utility - 09/30-10/28/21 $ 8,931.77 Contracted Medical Services - Dec/21 $ 141,961.55 Document Imaging Services Bid $ 667.96 Milk Bid $ 2,567.40 Liquid Fuels Utility Service - Sep/21 $ 1,404.41 Telecom Service - 10/17-11/16/21 $ 160.04 Sewage Utility Service - 08/30-09/29/21 $ 11,463.60 Guard Meals $ 125.00 Employment Screening $ 351.00 Power Utility - 09/22-10/20/21 $ 10,552.69 Total 11/17/21 Meeting $ 211,372.98