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PRISON BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
I. Invocation
II. Approval of Minute PB 6-21-23 dated June 21, 2023
III. Public Comment
IV. Warden's Report
V. Bills
VI. Old Business
VIl. New Business
VIII. Adjourn Meeting
D. Vaughan J. McCune
N. Sherman J. Grimm
L. Maggi C. Griffin
President Judge DiSalle A. Johnston
A. Andronas J. Fewell
J. Walsh
A. Sloane
Minute No. PB 6-21-23 June 21, 2023
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in Suite G-17 of Crossroads Center,
95 West Beau Street, Washington, Pennsylvania,with the following members being present:
Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman (via phone); Sheriff Anthony
Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh and Controller April Sloane. Also present were: Chief of Staff
Mike Namie; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston; Finance
Director Josh Hatfield; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Human Services Director Kim
Rogers; Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco; Court Administrator, Patrick Grimm; Executive Assistants
Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Correctional Facility Representatives Jackie Cisko and
Chaplin Mike Pierson; and concerned citizens Jim McCune, Anne K. Shaner and Susan Petritis.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11:00 a.m., and Correctional Facility
Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 5-17-23 dated May 17, 2023.
It was moved by Mr. Maggi and seconded by Ms. Sloane to approve Minute No. PB 5-17-23 dated
May 17, 2023. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating
Aye' .
PUBLIC COMMENT
Reverend Susan Petritis,wife of inmate, spoke about the need for a Frequently Asked Questions
page on the Correctional Facility's website; asked there be a designated need for health matters for family
members, medically necessary shoes, a doctor's visit, medical accommodations, in-person visitation from
his pastor to receive communion.
Ms. Anne Shaner then commented on the topic of juvenile placements by the facility and stated her
support for the County to look into finding a way for incarcerated youths to maintain family relationships in
a more meaningful way.
BOARD'S RESPONSE
Mrs. Vaughan confirmed the items Rev. Petritis requested: an FAQ section on the website,
designated need for health matters for family members, medical shoes, a doctor's visit, medical
accommodations, an in-person visitation from his pastor to receive communion.
WARDEN'S REPORT
Income from Other Units for the Maintenance of Inmates for June 2023
Administrative Fee $14,462.30
Social Security $1,400.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly sub-total $15,862.30
Year-to-date grand total $84,400.15
Program Fees and Room and Board Income for June 2023
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 June 2023
Male Female Total
Full-time Inmates 52 9 61
Work Release Inmates 0 0 0
Weekend Inmates 0 0 0
Male Female Total
Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 202 48 250
Total Inmates 254 57 311
Examinations Performed by the Physician 95
New Commitments 129
Dental Extractions 12
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 15
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $15,087.00
Yearly Total $30,504.40
Warden Fewell began by recognizing Officer Chelsey Fine as employee of the month for the month
of June. Warden Fewell publically congratulated her for her service and noted that Officer Fine was not
present as she was working.
Warden Fewell notified the Board the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections will conduct its
annual audit of the Corrections Facility in accordance with Pennsylvania Title 37 Chapter 95, on July 12,
2023. Reports to follow.
Warden Fewell notified the Board the American Correctional Association's Congress of
Corrections will be hosted in Philadelphia, August 10-13, 2023. Building Engineer Paul Krajacic and Major
David Coddington plan to attend.
Warden Fewell notified the Board the American Correctional Association's Congress of
Corrections will be hosted in Philadelphia,August 10-13, 2023. Building Engineer Paul Krajacic and Major
David Coddington plan to attend.
Warden Fewell notified the Board that Kitchen Manager Georgia Dovshek was selected by the
Pennsylvania Prison Society as their Correctional Employee of the Year for 2023. She will be honored in a
ceremony this September in Philadelphia.
Warden Fewell notified the Board the National PREA Resource Center, Washington, D.C. will send
10-15 auditors to conduct mock PREA audits of this facility October 22-26, 2023.
Warden Fewell updated the Board about the retention and recruiting negotiations with the union and
how they are going well and he his hopeful the outcome will be beneficial to all.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the Correctional Facility Ductwork
Covering Repair project, including a new coverboard, EPDM on top and sides of duct work, with
associated flashings and trims. The proposed vendor is R.A.M.E. Inc., Washington, PA, and the total
project cost is $72,000, including labor, material, and equipment. The work will be done under the roof
repair services contract currently in place with R.A.M.E. Inc., and therefore does not require bidding. The
cost of this project will be paid through Act 13 funding.
Note: The work for the Correctional Facility is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners
meeting held June 22, 2023, Minute No. 1170.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the advertising for proposals for
flooring for the Correctional Facility's Processing Area.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve a professional services agreement
with Language Solutions Team, Pittsburgh, PA, for sign language/hearing impaired services at a rate of
$225/week,plus mileage and parking for a three (3)hour visit. This agreement will be effective May 31,
2023, and will be utilized on an as-needed basis. The total cost will be charged to their budget.
Note: The agreement is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting held June 22,
2023, Minute No. 1170.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve an addendum to the agreement with
Keefe Supply Company for commissary services. This agreement will be effective from the date of the
agreement through December 31, 2026, with a one-time payment of$45,000 and agreed-upon terms and
conditions. Note: The agreement is contingent upon approval at the Board of Commissioners meeting held
June 22, 2023, Minute No. 1170.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested to amend his report to include a request for the Prison Board
to hire the following Recruits:
Thomas Donahoo
Kevin Glasure
Dominick Valentine
It was moved by Mr. Maggi and seconded by Ms. Sloane to accept the Warden's report as
presented. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye."
BILLS
Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated June 21,
2023, in the amount of$403,688.10.
It was moved by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bills dated June 21, 2023.
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.
Gerald Coleman presented shadow boxes to retiring Chief of Staff Mike Namie and Finance Director Josh
Hatfield and retiring Human Services Director Kim Rogers in recognition in appreciation of all they have
done for the county.
There being no further business, Mrs. Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:27 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
, 2023
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
Washington County Correctional Facility
Invoices - July 19, 2023
*A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 5,898.12
Albano's Produce Bid $ 2,193.55
*Atlantic Tactical Ammunition $ 1,612.24
Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. Coffee Bid $ 1,024.80
*Big's Sanitation Inc. Waste Removal $ 820.00
Bimbo's Bakery USA Inc. Bread Bid $ 3,460.90
*Colt Plumbing Plumbing Equipment Bid $ 364.90
*County of Lehigh Inmate Housing $ 4,950.00
*FBM Capital LLC Cost Per Copy Bid $ 118.67
*Fireman's Friend Fire Alarm Maintenance $ 214.00
*Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 5,242.82
*The Hite Company Electrical Supplies $ 280.92
*HiTouch Business Services LLC Paper Shredder $ 306.10
*Jack Frye Sales and Service Housekeeping Bid $ 1,800.50
McKesson Medical-Surgical Medical Supplies Bid $ 1,827.00
*MSC Industrial Supply Industrial Commodities Bid $ 128.30
*NIJO Employee Training $ 2,500.00
*Novacare Outpatient Employment Screening $ 125.00
*PA State Police Employment Screening $ 22.00
Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 171,554.16
*Ricoh USA Inc. Cost Per Copy Bid $ 788.64
*Scalise Industries General Contracting Bid $ 731.85
Schneider's Dairy Milk Bid $ 3,155.88
*Sprague Operating Resources Liquid Fuels Utility Service $ 3,828.19
*Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 8,263.35
*Tri Dim Filter Corp. Air Filters $ 293.80
*US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 8,690.50
*Verizon Wireless Telecommunication Utility $ 160.04
*W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies Bid $ 337.40
*Washington E Washington Joint Authority Sewage Utility Service $ 14,227.50
*Washington Health System Guard Meals $ 10.00
*Washington Physicians Group Employment Screenings $ 35.00
*West Penn Power Power Utility $ 10,373.29
Total 7/19/23 Meeting $ 255,339.42
*Paid as required by due date
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PRISON BOARD Continued
Bills Presented for Approval
July 19, 2023
A Z Janitorial Services LLC 5,898.12
Albano's 2,193.55
Atlantic Tactical 1,612.24
Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. 1,024.80
Big's Sanitation Inc. 820.00
Bimbo's Bakery USA Inc. 3,460.90
Colt Plumbing 364.90
County of Lehigh 4,950.00
FBM Capital LLC 118.67
Fireman's Friend 214.00
Grainger W W Inc. 5,242.82
The Hite Company 280.92
HiTouch Business Services LLC 306.10
Jack Frye Sales and Service 1,800.50
McKesson Medical-Surgical 1,827.00
MSC Industrial Supply 128.30 TOTAL $255,339.42
NIJO 2,500.00 Approved for Payment
Novacare Outpatient 125.00
PA State Police 22.00
Primecare Medical Inc. 171,554.16
Ricoh USA Inc. 788.64
Scalise Industries 731.85 Chairman
Schneider's Dairy 3,155.88
Sprague Operating Resources 3,828.19
Sysco Pittsburgh LLC 8,263.35
Tri Dim Filter Corp. 293.80
US Foods Inc. 8,690.50 Secretary
Verizon Wireless 160.04
W B Mason Co. Inc. 337.40
Washington E Washington Joint Auth. 14,227.50
Washington Health System 10.00
Washington Physicians Group 35.00 Controller
West Penn Power 10,373.29
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