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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 08-13-24 August 13, 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;
Judge John DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh, and Controller
April Sloane. Also present were Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Chief Clerk
Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Human Resources Assistant Director
Andrea Johnson; Finance Director Adam Petris; Human Services Administrator Dr. John
Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco;
Warden Jeffrey Fewell; and Correctional Facility representatives Chaplin Mike Pierson, Deputy
Warden Chris Cain and Major David Coddington.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately It:38 a.m. and Correctional
Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 07-16-24 dated
July 16, 2024.
Ms. Sloane requested a correction to the time listed on the official minutes. She requested
a review of the recording to ensure the correct time was on the minutes.
Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes with the time correction. Mr. Maggi seconded
the motion to approve Minute No. PB 07-16-24 dated July 16, 2024.
Judge DiSalle and District Attorney Jason Walsh both abstained, as they were absent
from that meeting.
The motion was carried 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 this morning (August 13,
2024) the facility had a population of 313 inmates.
Mr. Fewell also requested the next Prison Board meeting (September 17, 2024) not be
held in the Correctional Facility's conference room, due to space limitations. He continued
saying there would be organizations coming in to make presentations to the Board about
medication distribution in a corrections environment. He suggested the meeting be moved to
Public Meeting Room G16, Crossroads Center, 95 W Beau St., Washington, PA 15301. He also
noted there would need to be a posting to the county's website, for the public to be notified
in advance.
The FCC has eliminated all commissions on incarcerated telephone calls. Rates will be
cut from $.24/minute to $.07/minute. Mr. Fewell said the county has contracts in effect until
April 2026,but after that time, the county stands to lose $400,000/year. Ms. Sloane suggested
new revenue streams successfully used by Westmoreland and Sommerset counties to offset this
loss. She did not go into detail, saying she wanted to discuss privately with the Warden before
presenting to the Board.
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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Maintenance for Out of Counts Prisoners for Julr 2024
Administrative Fee $ 12,422.25
Social Security $0.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly sub-total $ 12,422.25
Year-to-date grand total $ 51,017.05
Pro_,ram Fees and Room and Board Income for Jula 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 JuIN- 2024
Male Female Total
Full-time Inmates 46 6 52
Work Release Inmates 0 0 0
Weekend Inmates 0 0 0
Male Female Total
Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 212 49 261
Total Inmates 258 55 313
Examinations Performed by the Physician 72
New Commitments 167
Dental Extractions 20
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 13
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $23J99.98
Yearly Total $232,722.57
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve a Business Associate and
Qualified Service Organization Agreement with Prime Care Medical, Harrisburg, PA, for the
purpose of protecting medical information. If approved, this agreement will be effective
July 8, 2024.
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the authorization to
advertise for Bread Products for the facility.
Ms. Janis 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."
"'OARD DISCUSSION
None.
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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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BILLS
Ms. Sloane presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated
August 13,2024 in the amount of$412,020.70
A motion was made by Ms. Sloane and seconded by Ms. Janis, approving the bills dated
August 13, 2024.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by
stating"Aye."
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Sloane requested cooperation in exploring new revenue streams, by having
discussions with other Controllers and Wardens. She asked that if Warden Fewell needed to
recuse himself, perhaps she could include Deputy Cain. Mr. Sherman agreed to speak to the
Warden and get back to her.
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to adjourn. A motion
was made by Ms. Janis and seconded by Ms. Sloane.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by
stating"Aye."
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:49 a.m.
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