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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Agenda - 9-13-2022 (2)WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, September 14, 2022 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 08-30-22 dated August 30, 2022 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjourn Meeting D. Vaughan M. Namie N. Sherman J. Grimm L. Maggi C. Griffin President Judge DiSalle S. Arnold A. Andronas J. Hatfield J. Walsh J. Fewell A. Sloane J. Thornburg P. Jansante Minute No. PB 8-30-22 August 30, 2022 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in Suite 100 of Crossroads Center, 95 West Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman; President Judge John DiSalle; District Attorney Jason Walsh; Controller April Sloane and Sheriff Anthony Andronas. Also present were County Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Services Director Kim Rogers; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco; Captain Chris Kaschok; Auditor Nico LaBella; FITS Manager Tracy Yorty; Community Service Director Clifford Warnick; Chaplain Mike Pierson and Observer -Reporter representative Brad Hundt. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:01 a.m., and Chaplain Pierson led the meeting with the invocation. Mrs. Vaughan asked if there were any corrections, additions, or omissions to Minute No. PB 5-18-22 dated May 18, 2022, Minute No. PB 6-15-22 date,,ftpe 15, 2022, and Minute No. PB 7-20-22 dated July 20, 2022. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded byt Minute No. PB 5-18-22, PB 6-15-22 and PB 7-20-22 be approved. The motto =s carried mously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". �W PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Administrative Fee 45.30`% Social Security: $00.00 get Tylenol �x AO ��` E_ Monthly sub tota 4$13,3�t1 Year-to-date grand $99,09 . Program Fees and Room an r e for I022 RR =r Billed Collected Work Releasiiates -0- -0- 9 Weekend Is-0- -0- d MonthI -total Gnu -0- -0- Year-to-d&wand total -0- -0- h Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 62 15 77 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 257 47 304 Total Inmates 319 62 381 Examinations Performed by the Physician 216 New Commitments 98 Dental Extractions 10 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 21 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Warden Fewell stated that the current population is 315 with zero inmates testing positive for COVID-19. He further stated that PrimeCare continue to vaccinate inmates and staffing level is at 76% with a recruit class currently training and another to follow. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board to approve the hiring of the following candidates to begin employment with the County as part-time Corrections Officer I with a tentative start date of September 19, 2022: Asia Borders Daniel Debnar Jarred John Angel Maldonado Devan Orrell Stephanie Madrid Shawn Myers Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve a contract with Ideal Investigations & Security Group, LLC for K-9 narcotic searches within the Washington County Correctional Facility. The total cost is $200.00 per search (approximately a 30-minute search) anticipated to be scheduled twice a month. This service for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held September 15, 2022, Minute No. 1157. Mr. Maggi inquired about vaccinations and whether ift"Waft6s are required to be vaccinated. Warden Fewell responded that PrimeCare schedules vac 21"every two weeks and will vaccinate approximately 30 to 50 inmates. President Ju' iSA masked if the facility is still offering an incentive to be vaccinated. Warden Fewell respo that inm received $25 per shot. Mrs. Vaughan stated that the incentive is paid to the is c missarym, bunt and funded by inmate welfare funds. President Judge DiSalle inquired if the facilt% s uti Fewell stated that the outfit has come into the facile Deputy Sheriff Kristie Salzman. Mr. Antes stated fog person tracking K-9 which is why Samn�4�` es cannot further inquired if the K-9 search will be �e pits. I searches will mainly be targeted to areas o cent M� Sherman asked if we could efi �t ,with locdIAaw enfca unit. Warden Fewell sty and that they could resew Andronas stated that there services for ou specifically p outside or of Correctio es tion. Wai,dtC rue Task Ford twice a month-bi, tated they It was move'r. Sh motion was carried uni Wou to K-9 o�t'U the past. Wardent they are -9 trainer used by .t Sammi is an -explosives and �d. President Judge DiSalle Fewell responded that the 1 if this service was bid and Mr. des who have a narcotics K-9 at th k `was not io ft� outfit being the only local option ontrac with a enforcement agency's K-9 unit. Mr. k be ai J sue due to e law involving law enforcement performing tld.stattnhat it may be possible due to the case law etwee col ricts and government agencies versus an rther stahat they have reached out to he PA Department it sirficult to get another agency to lend their K-9 services sear alternatives. nd seconded by Mr. Maggi to accept the Warden's Report. The the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". BILLS Ms. Sloane presented to Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated August 30, 2022, in the amount of $268,077.31. It was moved by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the bills dated August 30, 2022. 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 None. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Vaughan stated that the reason the regularly scheduled meeting had to be rescheduled was because the agenda was not received in time to post online as required by the Sunshine Act and therefore, the meeting had to be readvertised. She further stated that the minutes have been held in abeyance several times in order for commissioner staff to make corrections to form and content and forward those to the Secretary. Mrs. Vaughan asked if anyone had a suggestion to resolve the matter going forward. Mr. Sherman made a motion for reorganization of the Prison Board to remove Ms. Sloane as Secretary and nominated President Judge DiSalle as her replacement. President Judge DiSalle stated that he was willing to accept the duties of Secretary to help facilitate the process. The motion was seconded by Mr. Maggi. The motion was carried with a majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye" and Ms. Sloane opposing. There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:14 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2022 ATTEST: SECRETARY Warden's Agenda September 14, 2022 •'• Statistics ❖ PROPOSAL #1-Bid Contract Extensions -Bread Products — Contract#082218-Bread o The Purchasing Department, on behalf of Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend our bid award for Bread Products with Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc, Albany NY. o If approved, this extension will be effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024, under the same contract terms & conditions. o NOTE: THIS EXTENSION IS CONTINGENT UPON PRISON BOARD APPROVAL. ❖ PROPOSAL #2-Contract with Ideal Security Group, LLC for K9 Search o I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board approve the funding source for the previously approved K-9 narcotic searches with Ideal Investigations & Security Group, LLC to be inmate welfare funds. o NOTE: THIS IS CONTINGENT UPON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL. ❖ Executive session Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - September 14, 2022 A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 3,853.47 *Big's Sanitation Waste Removal $ 820.00 *Columbia Gas of PA Inc. Energy Utility Services - Jul/22 $ 2,745.78 *FBM Capital LLC Cost Per Copy Bid $ 411.10 *Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 3,123.82 *Hadfield Elevator LLC Elevator Maintenance Bid $ 3,080.00 *HiTouch Business Services Office Supply Bid $ 329.00 Janitor's Supply Co. Inc. Housekeeping Bid $ 315.79 *Jefferson County Inmate Holding $ 22,400.00 *Johnson Controls Fire Alarms Systems Bid $ 3,150.00 Justice Planners Needs Assessment Contract $ 520.00 Lawrence County Inmate Holding $ 13,150.00 *Novecare Rehabilitation Employment Screenings $ 750.00 *Pennsylvania American Water Water Utility - 6/30-7/29/22 $ 9,524.41 *Pennsylvania Prison Warden's Association Conference Attendance $ 1,575.00 Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 156,650.67 *Ricoh USA Inc. Cost Per Copy Bid $ 834.28 Scalise Industries Corporation Contracted Repairs $ 3,889.50 *Sprague Operating Resources Liquid Fuels Utility Service - 7/1-7/31/22 $ 1,368.81 *Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 10,427.72 Trapuzzano's Uniforms Uniforms Bid $ 17,913.00 *Tri-State Office Furniture Inc. Office Furniture $ 370.80 *US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 4,995.59 *Verizon Wireless Telecommunication Utility - 7/17-8/16/22/22 $ 160.04 *W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies Bid $ 820.00 *Washington E Washington Joint Authority Sewage Utility Service - 6/29-7/29/22 $ 11,940.00 *Washington Physician Services Employment Screening $ 218.00 *West Penn Power Power Utility - 7/22-8/21/22/22 $ 12,822.20 Total 09/14/22 Meeting $ 288,158.98 *Paid as required by due date