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Minute No. PB 1-6-20 January 6, 2020
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the 7th floor conference room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present:
Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Nick Sherman and Larry Maggi; Sheriff Sam Romano; Judge John
DiSalle; District Attorney Gene Vittone and Controller Mike Namie. Also present: Warden Ed Strawn;
Chief of Staff John Haynes; Finance Director Joshua Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold;
Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretary Patrick Geho;
Steptoe & Johnson firm member Jana Grimm; and Observer Reporter representative Barbara Miller.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 11:31 a.m.
Mr. Maggi asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 12-18-19,
dated December 18, 2019, each member having received a copy.
It was moved by Mrs. Vaughan and seconded by Mr. Namie that Minute No. PB 12-18-19, be
approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating
„Aye"
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Maggi entertained nominations for Chairman of the Prison Board. Mr. Sherman made a
motion to nominate Mrs. Vaughan as Chairman of the Prison Board. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Maggi. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye"
Mrs. Vaughan made a motion to appoint Nick Sherman as Vice -Chairman of the Prison Board.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Namie. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board
signifying their approval by stating "Aye".
Mr. Sherman made a motion to appoint Mike Namie as Secretary of the Prison Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Maggi. The motion was carried with the majority of the Board signifying
their approval by stating "Aye".
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to enter into an agreement with Washington
Physician Hospital Organization, Inc., (WPHO) including the 2020 price list for the provision of
healthcare services for the correctional facility. This agreement provides for medical services to the
inmates onsite at the correction facility and outpatient hospital visits and outpatient specialist care. The
total yearly cost is $97,512.00 ($8,126.00 per month) for onsite primary care. All outpatient services
would be paid for on a fee for service based on current Medicare rates from a $12,000 fixed monthly fee
from which WPHO will pay such claims.
NEW HIRES
Warden Strawn recommended to the Board to approve the hiring of the following applicants as
part-time correctional officers:
Shane Smith
Joshua Miller
Chase Bartsch
Michael Namit
Robert Fike
Keirs Gloady
Austin Mayer
Maureen Springmeyer
Dakota Snyder
Spencer Abel
Derek Wyant
Jason Cole
Ashley Cover
Austin Fisher
William Hottell
It was moved by Mr. Namie and seconded by Mr. Vittone, approving the Warden's Report. The
motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye"
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OLD BUSINESS
Judge DiSalle wanted to confirm an invitation with the Commissioners for a meeting pertaining
to the Ohio Risk Assessment System tool (ORAS) scheduled for January 24, 2020. He also conveyed that
he would like to resume meetings relating to the re-entry program. Lastly, he stated that he would like
to schedule the next meeting with the Strategic Planning Committee for which he has proposed dates
that he will email to everyone involved.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Vaughan introduced Jana Grimm as the County's new solicitor who will be appointed at the
Board of Commissioners public meeting, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Also introduced was Chief of Staff
John Haynes and Patrick Geho, Mr. Sherman's first assistant.
There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:43 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
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