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PRISON BOARD AGENDA
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
I. Invocation
II. Approval of Minute PB 05-14-24 dated May 14, 2024
III. Public Comment
IV. Warden's Report
V. Bills
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
VIII. Adjourn Meeting
N. Sherman
E. Janis
L. Maggi
Judge DiSalle
A. Andronas
J. Walsh
A. Sloane
D. Price
G. Sweat
C. Griffin
A. Johnston
J. Fewell
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100 West Cherry Avenue Phone: 724-228-6845
Washington, PA 15301 Fax: 724-250-6506
Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major
Warden's Agenda
June 18, 2024
A. Statistics
B. Proposals for approval
C. Executive session for personnel matters
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PROPOSAL #1-New Hires
I, Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board to hire the following personnel to
Correctional Officer 1 Part-time with an effective date of July 8, 2024:
Dustin Banner
Frank Davis
Joseph Didiano
Nicholas Ivaska
Denzell Jones
Jenna Kuntz
Praicen Long
Nikolas Martin
Daniel Pascoe
Samantha Prentice
Edward Snider
Allen Thomas
Washington County Correctional Facility
Invoices - June 18, 2024
*A Z Janitorial Services LLC
Housekeeping Supplies Bid
$
7,160.09
*Access Information Protected
Secure Waste Removal
$
99.98
Albano's
Produce Bid
$
2,157.19
Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co.
Coffee Bid
$
2,049.60
*Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bread Bid
$
4,117.74
*Cain, Chris
Employee Travel
$
201.00
*Coddington, David
Employee Travel
$
202.34
*Columbia Gas of PA
Gas Utility
$
4,589.87
*Crystal Sound Systems
Radios Bid
$
333.70
*Earthwise Environment
Contracted Waste Removal
$
1,658.32
*FBM Capital LLC
Cost Per Copy Bid
$
439.40
*Fewell, Jeffrey
Employee Travel
$
217.08
*Fireman's Friend
Fire Detection Bid
$
487.00
*Grainger W W Inc.
Industrial Commodities Bid
$
545.45
Jack Frye Sales & Service
Housekeeping Bid
$
3,020.00
*Kenyon, Kyrie
Employee Travel
$
175.54
*Krajacic, Paul
Employee Travel
$
202.34
*Lawrence County General Fund
Inmate Holding
$
33,900.00
Lehigh County Government
Inmate Holding
$
300.00
McKesson Medical -Surgical
Medical Supplies Bid
$
969.32
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Industrial Commodities Bid
$
177.44
*Novacare Outpatient
Employment Screening
$
225.00
*PA State Police
Employee Screening
$
44.00
*Pennsylvania American Water
Contracted Water Utility
$
18,504.37
Primecare Medical Inc.
Contracted Medical Services
$
182,554.48
*Ricoh USA Inc.
Copier Bid
$
969.86
Scalise Industries
General Contracting Bid
$
3,064.03
*Schmidt, Paul
Employee Travel
$
198.32
Schneider's Dairy
Milk Bid
$
3,103.45
*Smith's Auto Supply
Automotive Parts Bid
$
30.43
*Sprague Operating Resources
*Surestay Plus
*Sysco Pittsburgh LLC
*US Foods Inc.
*W B Mason Co. Inc.
*Washington E Washington Joint Authority
Washington Health System
*Washington Physicians Group
*West Penn Power
*Paid as required by due date
Liquid Fuels Utility Service
$
4,967.70
Employee Travel
$
1,191.44
COSTARS Food Contract
$
13,302.91
Food Bid
$
18,906.22
Office Supplies Bid
$
125.67
Sewage Utility Service
$
15,400.00
Meals
$
10.00
Employment Screening
$
754.00
Power Utility
$
9,475.75
Total 06/18/24 Meeting
$
335,831.03
Minute No. PB 05-14-24
May 14, 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 on behalf of Larry
Maggi, and Judge DiSalle, Sheriff Anthony Andronas, District Attorney Jason Walsh, and Controller April
Sloane. Also present were: Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant
Debbie Corson; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnson; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; Correctional
Facility personnel Chaplin Mike Pierson, Deputy Warden Christopher Cain, and Major Coddington; Chief
Deputy Anthony Mosco; and Washington City Police Chief Steve Devenney.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:04 a.m. and Correctional Facility
Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 04-16-24 dated April 16, 2024.
Moved by Ms. Janis and seconded by Mr. Walsh to approve Minute No. PB 04-16-24 dated
April 16, 2024.
The motion was carried, with Judge DiSalle abstaining (as he was not at that meeting). The
remaining members signified their approval by stating "Aye."
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD'S RESPONSE
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
In Correctional Facility news, Warden Fewell reported, as of May 14, 2024 the facility had a
population of 354 inmates.
He also reported that in discussions with command and medical provider PrimeCare, Corrections is
now required to provide three medications, in accordance with IAW case law. These medications are: 1)
Vivitrol, 2) suboxone, and 3) methadone. The Warden said they currently provide Vivitrol. He also noted
that PrimeCare will identify detoxing persons and will not discontinue treatment, if presently prescribed to
include methadone.
Maintenance for Out of Countv Prisoners for Anri12024
Administrative Fee $ 12,377.35
Social Security $0.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly sub -total $ 12,377.35
Year-to-date grand total $ 63,849.22
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
55
16
71
Work Release Inmates
0
0
0
Weekend Inmates
0
0
0
Male
Female
Total
Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing
208
52
260
Total Inmates
Examinations Performed by the Physician
New Commitments
Dental Extractions
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff
Contracted Housing Fee/Month
Yearly Total
263 68 331
77
176
19
22
$117,639.28
$123,472.61
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board extend the 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
extension options. This extension is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract.
NOTE: This award is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the purchase of HVAC software
updates, including programming, controls, connectivity, and software support for one year from the
contracted HVAC vendor, EMCOR Services dba Scalise Industries of Lawerence, PA. Total cost of
associated upgrades will be a one-time price of $23,950.
If approved, this purchase will be invoiced under contract #011023-HVAC and be subject to Board
of Commissioners approval.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board authorize the advertising for bread
provisioning and delivery, as the current agreements are expiring.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the conducting of a confidential
survey of incarcerated individuals regarding their experiences in the Washington County Correctional
Facility. This survey is completely anonymous, confidential, and voluntary. It is being administered by the
Pennsylvania Prison Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the safety, health, and dignity
of incarcerated people in Pennsylvania. Survey results will not be viewable or shared with anyone within the
Correctional Facility.
The Prison Society uses survey responses to assess the services, conditions, and experiences inside
of the facility, and provide recommendations for improvement. Surveys like this are important for making
improvements within the facility. There may be more than one survey.
Contact information:
Noah Barth
215-564-4775
230 South Broad Street, Suite 605
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Warden Fewell requested a brief executive session to discuss personnel.
Ms. Janis 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."
The Board returned from executive session for personnel and returned into executive session to
discuss litigation.
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.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
BILLS
Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated
May 14, 2024 in the amount of $399,123.29.
A motion was made by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Mr. Andronas, approving the bills dated
May 14, 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 adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:15 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
, 2024