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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 2-16-22 - 2-16-2022 - PRISON BOARD337 MINUTE BOOK 1 PRISON BOARD IMR LIMITED F1,�16fi4�gl p WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Minute No. PB 2-16-22 February 16, 2022 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in Washington County Correctional Facility,100 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Nick Sherman and Larry Maggi President Judge John DiSalle; Controller April Sloane; and District Attorney Jason Walsh. Also present were County Solicitor Jana Grimm; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Captain David Codington; Captain Mark Stewart; Chief Deputy Tony Mosco; Assistant District Attorney Megan Faust; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Court Administrator Pat Grimm; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; and PrimeCare representative, Susan Woznichak. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:00a.m., and Warden Jeffrey Fewell led the meeting with the invocation. Mrs. Vaughan asked if there were any corrections, additions or omissions to Minute No. PB 1-19-22 dated January 19, 2022, each member having received a copy. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi that Minute No. PB 1-19-22 be held in abeyance. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating Ayes, PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WARDEN'S REPORT Income from Other Units for the Maintenance of Inmates for ianuary 2022 Administrative Fee $10,169.53 Social Security $1,200.00 Tylenol $1.50 Monthly sub -total $11,371.03 Year-to-date grand total $23,720.70 Program Fees and Room and Board Income, for lanuary 2022 Billed Collected Work Release Inmates -0- -0- Weekend Inmates -0- -0- Monthly sub -total -0- -0- Year-to-date grand total -0- -0- Status of Inmates Confined at the End of ianuary 2022 Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 59 11 70 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 197 48 245 Total Inmates 256 59 315 Examinations Performed by the Physician 260 New Commitments 110 Dental Extractions 22 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 17 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Warden Fewell started off his report stating that current population was at 348, which is 24% higher than where we were at this time last year. The Warden then acknowledged that 325 is the maximum number of inmates that the WCCF can hold. Mr. Fewell pointed out that 19 inmates were being farmed out to neighboring jails, nine of which we are paying for. Also, there is a need to farm out an additional 10 inmates. Next, Warden Fewell began speaking of COVID testing inside the jail. There are inmate tests and there are staff tests. The inmate rapid tests are provided by PrimeCare at a cost of $20.00 per test. The staff tests are being provided by Josh at a cost of $15.50 per test. Depending on movement inside the jail, 60-100 inmates are tested per week, and 60 staff members are tested per week. We currently have about 20 weeks' worth of tests. The Purchasing Department, on behalf of Warden Fewell, Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an agreement with National Institute for Jail 338 PRISON BOARD IMR LIMITED E13166491-D MINUTE WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Operations for the purpose of access to a variety of online jail training resources for an annual cost of $9,900 based upon 100 annual users at $99 per person. Funding will be from their Operating Budget. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to accept the Warden's Report. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board to consider the contract of five beds for juveniles -charged -as -an -adult for housing at the Jefferson County Detention Center, Steubenville, Ohio. Summary -Effective December 21, 2021, all juveniles -charged -as -an -adult cannot be housed with adults or juveniles. Currently, we have three in custody at ACJ (no bill yet, estimated $110 per day). Moving forward, we have contacted Jefferson County Detention Center in Steubenville, Ohio. Jefferson County has juvenile -charged -as -an -adult housing and have beds available. Jefferson County wishes to enter into a contract with us with two options 1) standard rate $200 per day. No minimum beds needed to order, OR 2) $160 a day with a set number of beds held, estimated at 5. A 30-day contract for 5 beds at $160 a day moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to accept the Warden's Report. With one abstention from District Attorney Jason Walsh, the motion was carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board to consider the promotion of Officer Daniel Oldland to Captain, effective next available payroll date. Captain Jamie Restanio was hired with the Pennsylvania State Police and resigned with our agency February 12, 2022. The chain of command published her position inside and outside the organization, accepted applications, reviewed records and conducted formal interviews of selected, qualified personnel. The final two candidates were re -interviewed by panel which consisted of senior personnel in the facility. Officer Daniel Oldland, seven-year veteran of the department, was selected and recommended for promotion to Captain. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to accept the Warden's Report. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated February 16, 2022, in the amount of $200,292.32. It was moved by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the bills dated February 16, 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 None There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:21 a.m. Mrs. Vaughan reconvened the meeting for an executive session at approximately 11:21 a.m. to discuss personnel and public safety matters. Mrs. Vaughan adjourned the meeting following the executive session at approximately 11:36 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2022 AT ST: 0/17/l/-t S CRET RY L 1 1