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Home My WebLink About2023-10-18_Prison Board_Minute No PB 10-18-23_APPROVED 407 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Minute No. PB 10-18-23 October 18, 2023 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in Suite G-17 of Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau Street,Washington, Pennsylvania,with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman; President Judge DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh; Controller April Sloane(via phone); and Deputy Controller Heather Sheatler. Also present were: Chief of Staff Jim McCune; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston and Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Financial Analyst Adam Petris; Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco; Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Correctional Facility Representative Deputy Warden Christopher Cain and Chaplin Mike Pierson; Public Defender Rose Semple; Human Services Interim Administrator Jason Bercini; Chief Clerk Office Assistant Stacey Stapleton; Assistant WJPA News Director Bruce Sakalik; citizens Annie Shaner and Frank Byrd. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 11 a.m. and Correctional Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 9-20-23 dated September 20, 2023. It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to approve Minute No. PB 9-20-23 dated September 20, 2023. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." President Judge DiSalle abstained, as he did not attend that meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT None. BOARD'S RESPONSE None. WARDEN'S REPORT Warden Fewell reported that they are expecting nine auditors from the National PREA Resource Center,Washington, DC. Auditors are scheduled to arrive Sunday-Friday. Warden Fewell noted that this is a very good training exercise for the WCCF staff. Coordinated electronic policies and procedures with Marie Jones of PCorp for a Prison Risk Management Audit to be ongoing through November, 2023. Maintenance for Out of Countv Prisoners for September 2023 Administrative Fee $12,907.95 Social Security $400.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly sub-total $13,307.95 Year-to-date grand total $141,040.02 Pro?,ram Fees and Room and Board Income for September 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 September 2023 Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 48 5 53 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 223 57 280 Total Inmates 271 62 333 I 408 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Examinations Performed by the Physician 62 New Commitments 176 Dental Extractions 11 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 8 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $59,715.10 Yearly Total $335,306.54 Warden Fewell began by recognizing Officer Shawn Evans as employee of the month for the month of October. Officer Evans was unable to attend because he was working. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the out-of-state training for Use of Force(UOF) certification with Risen Stun Dynamics for Captains Jack Buckholt and Jon McDonough. Total estimated cost is $2,530 for both. Certifications will be valid for three years. This training is contractually required to operate and deploy the equipment. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve an Addendum to the Lawrence County agreement for the provision of housing Washington County's juvenile inmates on an as-needed basis as per the contract conditions, including a reduction in cost from $800 to $600/juvenile/day,plus transports and medical expenses. Costs are to be paid from WCCF's Operating Budget. NOTE: This agreement is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Mrs. Vaughan asked if Warden Fewell could provide costs per inmate per day statistics,which was requested last month by resident Anne Shaner. Mrs. Vaughan also requested the Warden find out where Washington County ranks in the state. Mrs. Vaughan noted she was looking for a more comprehensive view. Warden Fewell agreed to provide the requested statistics, noting that right now, the County is spending $50/female/day and WCCF is currently farming out 21 females, but that number can go up to $110 if farmed out to Allegheny County. Warden said currently, the inmates being farmed out are 15 males, 21 females and 3 juveniles ($600-$75 1/juvenile/day). Indirect costs are not included in what WCCF is expecting to pay out more than $700,000 this year. Ms. Sloane asked about sending juveniles to Ohio, suggesting the costs would be less. Warden Fewell said appropriate housing is so hard to find and that is why the costs are so high. Additional board members joined the discussion reiterating the scarcity of inmate housing in the region, specifically for juvenile offenders. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board award the bid for Flooring for the WCCF Processing area to Allegheny Installations, Pittsburgh, PA, in the amount of$81,000 to be funded from Act 13. This is the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid received. If approved, the contract will be effective on the date of agreement. Bids were reviewed and recommended by the Correctional Facility and Purchasing. NOTE: This agreement is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to accept the Warden's report as presented. Mr. Sherman made the motion to accept the Warden's report as presented. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion. 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 October 18, 2023,in the amount of$339,480.31. A motion was made by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the bills dated October 18, 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. 409 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1316649LD Mrs. Vaughan requested an executive session to discuss potential litigation. There being no further business, Mr. Sherman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Maggi seconded it at approximately 11:14 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: //o ATTEST: SEC TARY