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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 11-1-23 November 1, 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 (via phone), and Nick Sherman; President Judge DiSalle;
Sheriff Anthony Andronas; and District Attorney Jason Walsh. Also present were: Chief of Staff Jim
McCune; Solicitor Jana Grimm(via phone); Executive Assistant Randi Marodi; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin
and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston and
Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Chief Deputy Anthony Mosco; Correctional
Facility Representative Deputy Warden Christopher Cain and Chaplin Mike Pierson; Captain Kim Reed and
Alternate Sentencing Coordinator/PREA Compliance Manager Paul Schmidt.
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 10-18-23 dated October 18, 2023.
It was moved by Mr. Sherman and seconded by Mr. Maggi to approve Minute No. PB 10-18-23
dated October 18, 2023.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating 'Aye."
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD'S RESPONSE
None.
I
WARDEN'S REPORT
Warden Fewell began with the promotion of two officers:
• Kimberly Reed who was promoted from sergeant to captain and will serve as the B-Nights
Shift Coordinator.
• Paul Schmidt made a lateral move into the position of Alternate Sentencing
Coordinator/PREA Compliance Manager.
Warden Fewell reported that WCCF had just completed the National PREA Resource Center Mock
PREA Audit. He said it was the most intense audit he has ever been through,but he reported it went great.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the personnel hired as COI in
the Washington County Correctional Facility with a projected start date of November 20, 2023:
Melissa Beabout Erin Roxby
Davon Casseus Amelia Thalhofer
Curtin Gardner Allen Thomas
Karen Havener Melva Montes
Hayden Martin
The following alternatives will be contacted if one of the above declines the position:
Thomas Clibbens III
Kelli Gaines
Benisa Garcia
Holly Michlovic
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Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison enter into a contract with Emerge Career.
Emerge Career shall be responsible for administering, delivering, and evaluating the CDL
program. Emerge Career will ensure that qualified and experienced coaches and the necessary
technologies are deployed to provide training and support to the participating incarcerated persons.
These training programs will be funded by the County's Workforce Development
board. Emerge Career is responsible for securing this funding.
NOTE: This agreement is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Mr. McCune asked if there were any restrictions on which inmates receive training.
Warden Fewell said that is up to the company.
Mrs. Vaughan responded saying there are guidelines in place that will determine those sorts
of things.
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. Andronas seconded
the motion. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating
"Aye."
BILLS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Maggi
seconded. At approximately 11:08 a.m. Mrs. Vaughan adjourned the meeting.
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