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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Agenda - 11-15-2022WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 16, 2022 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 11-2-22 dated November 2, 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 11-2-22 November 2, 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 and Nick Sherman; President Judge John DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh; Controller April Sloane. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner Larry Maggi. Also present were: Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Secretary Paula Jansante; Executive Secretary Randi Marodi; District Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Major David Coddington; Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Treatment Supervisor Judy Klobucar; Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco; Chaplain Mike Pierson and PrimeCare employee Jessica Morris. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:00 a.m., and Chaplain Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mrs. Vaughan asked if there were any corrections, additt or omissions to Minute MZ'ZNo. PB 10-19-22 dated 10-19-2022. Mr. Andronas stated tha -as not present at the last meeting and the minutes did not state that he was absent. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded No. 10-19-22 be approved with the stated corre Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye" PUBLIC COMMENT None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Fewell requested the Priso"9ai PrimeCare, as the facility's rr� rovider, tr outside vendor. e,, 44 _ tix RAN It was moved by M rmand second was carried unanimously with cdvnJfyir Wardn:ewell re-q�ir$ted tl services agreent with an o she further stated `-,it will be a oil expected to be cost Warden Fe4 PrimeCare and that h-all forward Mrs. Vaughan ask, d ardoi need for the additional care xa b rsident J d DiSalle that Minute motion was ried unanimously with the the ag`a to include approval of tomec services contract with an Ms. Sloane to amend the agenda. The motion r approval by stating "Aye". PrimeCare to enter into a home care eti,or.to provide daily health and welfare for one inmate. He one Mtio for additional health care for one inmate and that it is I stated fhat the agreement is being prepared by the president of the Prison Board one it has been received. to explain to the Prison Board the anticipated cost and the Warden Fewell stated the inmate has been in decline since incarceration, with multiple medical deficiencies and requires higher care. Warden Fewell stated that the inmate is not welcome at any area care facilities and that his family is estranged from him. Mrs. Vaughan stated that the Warden has contacted the state for an emergency transfer. Warden Fewell acknowledged the request for transfer to a state facility for a higher level of care but stated the state denied the request. Warden Fewell stated that they are out of options at this time and must seek a higher level of care for the inmate within the facility. Mrs. Vaughan asked if the inmate could be transferred to Westmoreland County since we are holding him for Westmoreland County. President Judge DiSalle asked if the inmate has a detainer for Westmoreland County and Warden Fewell confirmed. Mrs. Vaughan asked if the Warden could reach out to Westmoreland County and asked why Washington County would absorb a high -cost inmate if we are holding the inmate on another county's detainer. Mr. Walsh stated that the inmate probably has concurrent charges in Washington County and that Westmoreland County placed the detainer once he was arrested here. After a brief discussion regarding the inmate's bond, the Prison Board instructed Warden Fewell to reach out to his counterpart in Westmoreland County and discuss the matter. Mrs. Vaughan asked if there was a motion to approve PrimeCare entering into a contract for the inmate if he is to remain at the correctional facility. Mr. Sherman inquired about the anticipated cost. Warden Fewell stated that it is expected to be around $16,000 per month. It was moved by Mr. Andronas and seconded by Ms. Sloane to approve the contract through PrimeCare, as the facility's medciare provider, for homecare services for one inmate. The motion was carried with a majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye" and Mr. Walsh abstaining due to a prosecutorial conflict. Warden Fewell, respectfully request the Prison Board approve the hiring of five part-time Correctional Officers I, Dimitri Abbot Shalyn Berggren and the hiring of Samantha Bailey as a full-time Treatr positions already exist and Warden Fewell confirmed. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and second time Correctional Officers I and one full-time Tre unanimously with the Board signifying their app OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS There being no 1 approximately 11:10 a. John Campbell Noaavis Vaughan asked if the the hiring of five part- n was carried eting adjourned at Warden's Agenda November16, 2022 PROPOSAL #1 SAVIN Maintenance Agreement Renewal I, Warden Fewell, respectfully request the Prison Board to enter into a Renewal agreement with the PA District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the PA Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification (SAVIN) program. The program was provided to the Correctional Facility through PCCD (PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency) grant funds for the purposes of victim notification. The SAVIN program automatically notifies a victim 24/7 of an offender's escape, subsequent apprehension, date of release, work release, etc. PCCD will pay 100% of the maintenance and service fees for `2023 with no cost incurred for Washington County. Washington County will pay 0% of the maintenance fees. If approved, this agreement will be effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. NOTE: THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS CONTINGENT UPON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL. OF *A Z Janitorial Services LLC *Access Information Protected AIS Commercial Parts & Service Albano's Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. *Big's Sanitation Bimbo Bakeries USA *Colt Plumbing *Columbia Gas of PA Inc. *Druciak, Edward *FBM Capital LLC Grainger W W Inc. *HiTouch Business Services LLC Jack Frye Sales and Service *Janitor's Supply Co. *Lexis Nexis MSC Industrial Supply Co. *Observer -Reporter *Pennsylvania American Water Primecare Medical Inc. *Reed, Kimberly *Ricoh USA Inc. *Scalise Industries Schneider's Dairy *Sprague Operating Resources *Super Laundry Equipment Corp. *Sysco Pittsburgh LLC Trapuzzano's Uniforms *US Foods Inc. Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - November 16, 2022 Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 1,039.19 Secure Waste Removal $ 66.22 Kitchen Repairs Bid $ 1,352.17 Produce Bid $ 1,695.12 Coffee Bid $ 3,074.40 Waste Removal $ 820.00 Bread Bid $ 2,637.88 Plumbing Bid $ 67.64 Energy Utility Services - Sep/22 $ 2,917.41 WCCF Travel $ 685.42 Cost Per Copy Bid $ 232.71 Industrial Commodities Bid $ 219.44 Office Supplies Bid $ 389.99 Housekeeping Bid $ 2,394.00 Housekeeping Bid $ 624.59 Law Library $ 541.00 Industrial Commodities Bid $ 438.84 Advertising $ 485.36 Water Utility - 8/31-9/29/22 $ 8,385.87 Contracted Medical Services $ 560.70 WCCF Travel $ 752.15 Cost Per Copy Bid $ 713.60 General Contracting Bid $ 35,326.89 Milk Bid $ 2,767.33 Liquid Fuels Utility Service - 911-30/22 $ 1,429.82 PO# 45147 $ 315.82 COSTARS Food Contract $ 8,207.54 Uniform Bid $ 3,013.00 Food Bid $ 13,551.41 *Verizon Wireless *W B Mason Co. Inc. *Washington E Washington Joint Authority *Washington Physician Services *West Penn Power *Paid as required by due date Telecommunication Utility - 9/17-10/16/22 $ 160.04 Office Supplies Bid $ 997.09 Sewage Utility Service - 8/30-9/29/22 $ 15,120.00 Employment Screening $ 75.00 Power Utility - 9/22-10/20/22 $ 9,350.25 Total 11/16/22 Meeting $ 120,407.89