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PRISON BOARD AGENDA
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
I. Invocation
II. Approval of Minute PB 04-16-24 dated April 16, 2024
III. Public Comment
IV. Warden's Report
V. Bills
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
VIII. 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
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Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major
Warden's Agenda
May 44, 2024
AGENDA
A. Statistics
B. Proposals for approval
C. Executive session for personnel matters
2024 Training Calendar
DACOTA monthly on-line training course, four are designated each month
February 22-23 First-Line Supervision w/Benchmark
March 4 Conflict Resolution/Diversity/Emotional Intelligence w/Benchmark
April On-line Resiliency training with Waynesburg University
April 4-5 Internal Investigation training W&J
April 7-10 Pennsylvania County Corrections Association spring conference, York
April 18 Risen Stun Shield certification, VA DOC, Crozier, VA
May On-line Resiliency training with Waynesburg University
May 2-5 Pennsylvania Prison Warden Association, Erie, PA
May 17-22 American Jail Association Expo
October Pennsylvania County Corrections Association fall conference, Harrisburg
October Pennsylvania Prison Warden Association, Harrisburg
Medication Assisted Treatment(MAT)
In discussions with command and PrimeCare, our medical provider, we are now required to
provide three medications IAW case law, 1) Vivitrol, 2) suboxone, and 3) methadone.
Plan: We currently provide Vivitrol. PrimeCare will identify detoxing persons and will not
discontinue treatment if presently prescribed to include methadone.
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Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major
PROPOSAL #1-Bid Extension—Kitchen Equipment Repairs WCCF—Contract#042121-
KER
I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board of County Commissioners extend our
current bid contract for Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Repairs to the following vendors on a
time and material basis:
• AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Pittsburgh PA
• Hobart Service, Troy OH
If approved, this contract will be effective May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, with no
remaining options to extend further. This extension is in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the original contract.
NOTE: THIS AWARD IS CONTINGENT UPON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APPROVAL.
PROPOSAL #2 HVAC Software Upgrades WCCF -#011023-HVAC—Scalise Industries
Corp.
I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board approve the purchase of HVAC
Software Updates, including programming, controls, connectivity, and software support for one
year from our contracted HVAC vendor, EMCOR Services dba Scalise Industries of Lawerence
PA. The total cost of associated upgrades will be a one-time price of$23,950.00.
If approved, this purchase will be invoiced under contract#011023-HVAC and be subject to
Board of Commissioners approval.
PROPOSAL #3 WCCF Bread
I, Warden Fewell, the Prison Board authorize the advertising for Bread furnishing and delivery
as our current agreements will be out of term.
OF
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. Maggi 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
Program 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
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 1st 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.
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Janis made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mosca seconded it. At approximately 11:23 a.m. Mr. Sherman
adjourned the meeting.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2024
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
Washington County Correctional Facility
Invoices - May 14, 2024
A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 4,799.53
*Access Information Protected Secure Waste Removal $ 99.98
AIS Commercial Parts &Services Kitchen Repairs Bid $ 2,518.48
*Albano's Produce Bid $ 2,075.01
*Amazon Capital Services Toner $ 319.00
*Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. Coffee Bid $ 2,049.60
*Bimbo Bakeries USA Bread Bid $ 3,936.16
*Bob Barker Company Housekeeping Bid $ 4,310.99
*Buckholt, Jack Employee Travel $ 531.31
*Columbia Gas of PA Gas Utility $ 4,857.74
*Continental Research Corp. Grease $ 1,864.49
*Cornerstone Detention Products Inc. Electronic Hardware $ 21,864.50
*County of Lehigh Inmate Housing $ 4,650.00
*Earthwise Environment Contracted Waste Removal $ 820.00
*FBM Capital LLC Cost Per Copy Bid $ 327.13
*Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 3,429.58
*The Hite Company Electrical Supplies Bid $ 825.66
*Jack Frye Sales & Service Housekeeping Bid $ 1,859.50
*John E. Reid &Associates Employee Training $ 447.00
Lawrence County General Fund Inmate Holding $ 43,050.00
*McKesson Medical-Surgical Medical Supplies Bid $ 873.00
MSC Industrial Supply Co. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 298.40
*Novacare Outpatient Employment Screening $ 750.00
*Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 176,549.00
*Ricoh USA Inc. Copier Bid $ 995.91
Scalise Industries General Contracting Bid $ 15,017.14
*Schneider's Dairy Milk Bid $ 5,977.68
*Sprague Operating Resources Liquid Fuels Utility Service $ 5,724.58
*Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 23,666.68
*Tri-State Office Furniture Furniture $ 1,371.50
*US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 36,224.09
*Verizon Wireless Telecommunication Utility $ 160.04
*W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies Bid $ 458.06
*Washington E Washington Joint Authority Sewage Utility Service $ 16,100.00
Washington Health System Meals $ 105.00
*Washington Physicians Group Employment Screening $ 1,120.00
*West Penn Power Power Utility $ 9,096.55
Total 05/14/24 Meeting $ 399,123.29
*Paid as required by due date