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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - PB 12-14-22 - 12-14-2022 - PRISON BOARD369 1 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED F1316549 n Minute No. PB 12-14-22 December 14, 2022 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the conference room of the 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; Sheriff Tony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh (entered meeting at 11:03 a.m.); and Controller April Sloane. Also present were: County Solicitor Jana Grimm via telephone; County Solicitor Associate Lauren Mathews; District Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi, and Pat Geho; Student Aanya Duvvuru; Chaplain Mike Pierson; Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Major David Coddington; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Human Services Director Kim Rogers; and PrimeCare representative 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, additions, or omissions to Minute No. PB 11-16-22 dated November 16, 2022. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi that Minute No. PB 11-16-22 be approved. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating ,t Aye �, PUBLIC COMMENT None. WARDEN'S REPORT Income from Qt r ilnits for the Maintei ante of Inmates for November 2022 Administrative Fee $10,450.24 Social Security $1,200.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly sub -total $11,650.24 Year-to-date grand total $149,378.32 Program Fees and Room annd Board, Income for November 2022 Mlle Work Release Inmates -0- Weekend Inmates -0- Monthly sub -total -0- Year-to-date grand total -0- Status of Inmates Confined at the End of November 2022 Male Female Full-time Inmates 51 8 Work Release Inmates 9 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing Total Inmates Examinations Performed by the Physician New Commitments Dental Extractions Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff Contracted Housing Fee/Month Yearly Total Male Female 194 245 49 Collected -0- -0- -0- -0- Total 59 9 0 Total 235 294 63 104 14 5 $17,350.00 i $112,250.00 Warden Fewell asked Chaplain Pierson to discuss with the Prison Board his plans to bring two church groups into the facility for Christmas. Chaplain Pierson explained t iat a number of area churches are partnering with the facility co bring a little light into the darkness. He further explained that Immaculate Conception Church is once again providing "hope bags" to inmates which Christmas cards with stamps to send out along with some candy and toothpaste. Chaplain Pierson stated that 370 MINUTE PRISON BOARD IMR LIMITED El316649LD BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA they have two church groups that will be coming into the facility to sing Christmas carols with inmates if they chose to participate and children from The Bible Chapel haye made cookies to distribute to facility staff.' Warden Fewell requested the Prison Board approve the bid award for furnishing and delivering of produce for the Correctional Facility to Albano's, Washington, PA, the lowest most responsive, and most responsible bidder meeting specifications based on the 25% markup from vendor's cost submitted in their bid proposal. If approved, this contract will be effective DOA, 2021 [January 1, 2023] through December 31, 2022 [December 31, 2024], with the option to renew for one additional two (2) year period [no option to renew]. Bid submissions were reviewed and recommended for approval by the Correction Facility Dietary and the Purchasing Department. This bid award for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held December 15, 2022, Minute No. 1162. Warden Fewell requested the Prison Board approve the authorizing of advertising for bids for linen supplies for the Correctional Facility. This authorization of advertising for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held December 15, 2022, Minute No. 1162. Warden Fewell directed the Prison Board to his memorandum which includes stats, and projects funded during 2021 and 2022. He stated that he will be providing a year-end review to the Prison Board which will include information like the use of force statistics, routine statistics, medical statistics, inmate commissary, and telephone. He further stated that the Correctional Facility does have a few project requests for 2023 and that they will plan to meet with Mr. Hatfield to discuss planning and budgetary availability before bringing anything to the Prison Board for approval. Mrs. Vaughan requested the Prison Board add an item to the Warden's Report that is slated for approval at the next Board of Commissioners meeting for an agreement with George Junior Republic for the housing of direct file juvenile offenders at a daily rate of $755.54. Mrs. Vaughan stated that this would be a last -resort option. This agreement for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting to be held December 15, 2022, Minute No. 1162. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to accept the Warden's Report. The motion was carried with a majority of the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". Mr. Walsh abstained due to the request regarding the placement of direct -file juveniles. BILLS Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated December 14, 2022 in the amount of $607,433.97. It was moved by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the bills dated December 14, 2022. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye". (See the 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 11:09 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ..2023 ATTEST: / SE'CkEqXRY 1 Ll