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Home My WebLink About2024-04-16_Prison Board Agenda_PB 04-16-24 WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, April 16, 2024 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 03-19-24 dated March 19, 2024 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills V1. Old Business VI1. New Business VII1. Adjourn Meeting N. Sherman D. Price E. Janis G. Sweat L. Maggi C. Griffin Judge DiSalle A. Johnston A. Andronas J. Fewell J. Walsh A. Sloane WASIHIIIN G►'7C'ON COUNTY �C�O>][�][�]E�C'7C'][�O�1�A\]L ]FAk C][]L]['7C'�Y WASHINGTON COUNTY - rin4 100 West Cherry Avenue Phone: 724-228-6845 Washington, PA 15301 Fax: 724-250-6506 Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Prison Board FROM: Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden DATE: April 16, 2024 SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals for approval C. Executive session for personnel matters 2023 FACILITY AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Title 37 Chapter 95 Audit, July 12, 2023 WashPA County Controller's Audit of Inmate Welfare Fund, August 9, 2023 National PREA Resource Center Mock PREA Audit, October 22-26, 2023 PCorp Prison Risk Management Audit,November 20, 2023. PROPOSAL #1--Beacon Software Solutions—Jail Management System Maintenance Agreement I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board approve a Software & Service Agreement for Jail Management Software System Maintenance with Beacon Software Solutions, Inc., Ocala, FL. Beacon Software Solutions System has been paid off and will now require a maintenance agreement on our jail management software system. Cost will be paid in the amount of $23,720.00 to be paid on July I st 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. OF Minute No. PB 03-19-24 March 19, 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, Larry Maggi, and Judge DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony 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 Director Brian Guyton; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Chief Public Defender Rose Semple; Human Services Administrator John Tamiggi; Correctional Facility Chaplin Mike Pierson, and WJPA reporter Joe Jasek. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11 a.m. and Correctional Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 02-13-24 dated February 13, 2024. It was moved by Ms. Janis and seconded by Mr. Maggi to approve Minute No. PB 02-13-24 dated February 13, 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 March 19, 2024 the facility had a population of 343 inmates. Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for February 2024 Administrative Fee $ 12,932.36 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly sub-total $ 12,932.36 Year-to-date grand total $38,768.93 Program Fees and Room and Board Income for February 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 February 2024 Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 48 11 59 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 210 47 257 Total Inmates 258 58 316 Examinations Performed by the Physician 75 New Commitments 134 Dental Extractions 12 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 18 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.0 Yearly Total $0.0 Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the employment of(12)part-time Corrections Officers to perform duties within the Washington County Correctional Facility: Ethon Clark; Jasmine Darwin; Gordon Edwards; Denzell Jones; Stephanie Kober; Kapreciona Lindsey; Christopher Marinos; Jessica Pantalo; Weslee Richmond; Rodney Smith; Timothy Stimeling Sr.; and Richard Underwood. Start date is expected to be Monday, April 8, 2024, at 8 a.m. for the academy. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Board approve the cancellation of the April 2, 2024 Prison Board meeting. Ms. Janis 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." BOARD DISCUSSION Ms. Sloane asked about the high occupancy rate in the Correctional Facility and inmates' length of stay, stating there is an inmate who has been in the facility for 1,000 days. Judge DiSalle responded by stating there is an inmate who is coming up on 10 years. Ms. Sloane questioned why these inmates are not moving on to other facilities. Mr. Walsh said they don't move on until they do so for sentencing. Ms. Sloane asked why this individual of nearly 10 years is still in the county facility. Judge DiSalle responded saying he hasn't been tried yet. Mr. Walsh commented, saying the individual has had many attorneys and continuances, explaining it was not the Commonwealth delaying. BILLS Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated March 19, 2024 in the amount of$489,860.34. A motion was made by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Andronas, approving the bills dated February 13, 2024. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. There being no further business, Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Sloane made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Walsh seconded it. At approximately 11:06 a.m. Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2024 ATTEST: SECRETARY Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - April 16, 2024 A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 9,462.91 *Access Information Protected Secure Waste Removal $ 174.43 *Air Filter Systems LLC Air Filter $ 2,808.20 *CDW-G Computer Hardware $ 186.26 *Colt Plumbing Company Plumbing Bid $ 438.50 *Columbia Gas of PA Gas Utility $ 5,647.74 County of Lehigh Inmate Housing $ 4,350.00 *Curran-Taylor Inc. Kitchen Equipment $ 9,491.00 *FBM Capital LLC Cost Per Copy Bid $ 354.64 *Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 1,401.94 *Observer-Reporter Advertising $ 699.46 *PA State Police Employment Screening $ 110.00 *Pennsylvania American Water Water Utility Service $ 9,399.10 Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 234,920.64 *Ricoh USA Inc. Copier Bid $ 1,828.68 Scalise Industries General Contracting Bid $ 1,880.10 *Sprague Operating Resources Liquid Fuels Utility Service $ 6,400.30 *Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 4,073.71 *Trapuzzano's Uniforms Uniform Bid $ 116.00 *US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 11,109.86 *Verizon Wireless Telecommunication Utility $ 160.04 *W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies Bid $ 386.03 *Washington E Washington Joint Authority Sewage Utility Service $ 15,067.50 *West Penn Power Power Utility $ 8,400.62 Total 04/16/24 Meeting $ 328,867.66 *Paid as required by due date