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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 04-16-24 April 16, 2024
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 Nick Sherman, Electra Janis, Administrative Assistant Randi Marodi for Larry Maggi, and
Chief Deputy Anthony Mosco for Sheriff Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh, and Controller April
Sloane. Also present were: Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and
Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnson; Warden
Jeffrey Fewell; and Correctional Facility Chaplin Mike Pierson.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:01 a.m. and Correctional Facility
Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 03-19-24 dated March 19, 2024.
Moved by Ms. Janis and seconded by Mr. Walsh to approve Minute No. PB 03-19-24 dated
March 19, 2024.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating"Aye."
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD'S RESPONSE
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
In Correctional Facility news, Warden Fewell reported, as of April 16, 2024 the facility had a
population of 341 inmates.
Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for March 2024
Administrative Fee $ 12,702.94
Social Security $0.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly sub-total $ 12,702.94
Year-to-date grand total $ 51,471.87
Pro:ram Fees and Room and Board Income for March 2024
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 March 2024
Male Female Total
Full-time Inmates 51 17 68
Work Release Inmates 0 0 0
Weekend Inmates 0 0 0
Male Female Total
Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 219 45 264
Total Inmates 270 62 332
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Examinations Performed by the Physician 79
New Commitments 181
Dental Extractions 15
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 20
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $5,833.33
Yearly Total $5,833.33
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve a software and service
agreement for jail management software system maintenance with Beacon Software Solutions,
Inc., Ocala, FL.
The Beacon Software Solutions System has been paid off and will now require a maintenance
agreement for the jail management software system. Costs will be paid in the amount of
$23,720, on July 1 st of each year of the maintenance agreement. This agreement is contingent upon Board
of Commissioners approval.
If approved, this contract shall remain in effect July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2027, with optional
renewals thereafter,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day notice.
Mr. Mosco made the motion to accept the Warden's report as presented. Ms. Sloane
seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by
stating"Aye."
Warden Fewell requested a brief executive session to discuss personnel.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
BILLS
Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated
April 16, 2024 in the amount of$328,867.66.
A motion was made by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Ms. Janis, approving the bills dated
April 16, 2024.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating"Aye."
OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Sloane asked, for the second meeting in a row, about the inmates' length of stay, saying she
was assured the Commonwealth was not responsible, but claimed she found that not to be true. She
continued, claiming the Prison Board could be held liable because there are people who are incarcerated,
but shouldn't be.
Mr. Sherman asked if she had a report for the Board to review and if she had recommendations or
suggestions on how to fix the reported problem. Ms. Sloane said she didn't. Mr. Sherman asked she come
back with a report or presentation.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Sherman noted that Mr. Maggi was not in attendance due to his attendance at the PennWest
Board meeting where they are working to secure a new University President. His Administrative Assistant
Randi Marodi was there on his behalf.
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There being no further business, Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Janis made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mosco seconded it. At approximately 11:23 a.m. Mr. Sherman
adjourned the meeting.
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