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Home My WebLink About2024-10-15_Prison Board Agenda_PB 10-15-24 WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, October 15, 2024 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 09-19-24 dated September 19, 2024 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills V1. Old Business VI1. 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 H. Sheatler WASIHIIIN G►'7C'ON COUNTY 19 '� ` ' �C�O>][�][�]E�C'7C'][�O�1�A\]L ]FA,,C][]L]['7C'�Y . WASHINGTON COUNTY - �-�- ,•A, 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: October 15, 2024 SUBJECT: Warden's Agenda AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals for approval PROPOSAL #1-Request to hire 16 PT-COs I, Warden Fewell,respectfully submit the following names to Prison Board for hire PT-CO effective November 12, 2024: Sonya Albano Mario Gigliotti Darian Brown Khalil Jones Brandon Burton Helena Kremer Gabriel Cannoni Cory Matta Austin Davenport Rick Rizor Zachary Deems Linda Shuppas Carle Dillon Richard Walker Jordan Gehron Jeffrey Wyatt PROPOSAL #2-Request to cancel Prison Board on December 3, 2024 PROPOSAL #3-Request to post recruiting video I, Warden Fewell,respectfully request the Prison Board to authorize me to post the contract approved recruiting video on social media. This video is available for viewing at: https://voutu.be/XFkJllvcCTo?si=wsgEOp344FJsfmva OF Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - October 15, 2024 A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies Bid $ 7,405.77 *Access Information Protected Secure Waste Removal $ 98.80 Albano's Produce Bid $ 723.74 Belfiore's Coffee & Food Service Co. Coffee Bid $ 1,069.80 Bimbo Bakeries USA Bread Bid $ 3,027.68 *Colt Plumbing Plumbing Bid $ 222.00 *Columbia Gas of PA Gas Utility $ 2,755.10 *FBM Capital Cost Per Copy Bid $ 1,473.44 *Grainger W W Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 630.66 Jack Frye Sales & Service Housekeeping Bid $ 1,135.00 Lawrence County General Fund Inmate Holding $ 18,600.00 Lehigh County Government Inmate Holding $ 4,650.00 MSC Industrial Supply Co. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 369.84 *Pennsylvania American Water Water Utility $ 19,429.51 Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 214,983.76 *Ricoh USA Inc. Copier Bid $ 131.73 Scalise Industries General Contracting Bid $ 1,400.00 Schneider's Dairy Milk Bid $ 3,227.55 *Schulteis Electric Electrical Hardware Bid $ 7,306.05 *Sprague Operating Resources Liquid Fuels Utility Service $ 1,308.20 Super Laundry Equip. Corp. Laundry Repairs $ 1,146.38 *Sysco Pittsburgh LLC COSTARS Food Contract $ 13,142.47 *US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 15,584.55 *Verizon Wireless Cellular Service $ (10.30) *W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies Bid $ 5,135.40 *Washington E Washington Joint Authority Sewage Utility Service $ 14,367.50 Washington Health System CPR Training/Guard Meals $ 329.00 *Washington Physicians Group Employment Screening $ 75.00 *West Penn Power Power Utility $ 12,314.85 Total 10/15/24 Meeting $ 352,033.48 *Paid as required by due date Minute No. PB 09-17-24 September 17, 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 Deputy Controller Heather Sheatler. Also present were Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Public Affairs Director Patrick Geho; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnson; Finance Director Adam Petris; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; WDAC Director Cheryl Andrews; Warden Jeffrey Fewell; PrimeCare CEO Thomas Weber and Casey O'Neal; and Correctional Facility representatives Chaplin Mike Pierson, Deputy Warden Chris Cain and Major David Coddington. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:19 a.m. and Correctional Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 08-13-24 dated August 13, 2024. Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 08-13-24 dated August 13, 2024. 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 introduced Thomas Weber and Casey O'Neal from PrimeCare, medical provider for the county's facility. Mr. Weber spoke about the MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment)program and keeping the county compliant based on new(June 2024) state regulations requiring the county to not only continue treatment for inmates who enter the facility on these treatments, but also start inmates on a maintenance program, if needed. He continued saying his company will hold with the proposal submitted in March without any increase in cost. Implementation, he continued, would require an increase in provider hours to write prescriptions,plus the hiring of two (2) full-time positions (an LPN and a MAT Coordinator, who would be an RN with drug and alcohol counseling accreditation) at an annual cost of$362,000. As for funding to cover these new costs, Mr. Weber suggested Opioid Settlement funds and/or state grants. He concluded saying they have seen a reduction in inmate-on-inmate violence and a lowered rate of recidivism when these types of programs are implemented. Mr. Sherman asked Mr. Weber to send the Board information on available state grants. Judge DiSalle asked about the timeframe to implement, and Mr. Weber suggested within 30-60 days. Judge DiSalle then asked about a timeline from the Department of Justice regarding the mandate. Mr. Weber said there was no current timeline, but suggests the county get out ahead of it with the county's own plan, as soon as possible, to avoid the state coming in with a mandated process to follow. Warden Fewell asked the Board if they could vote on the PrimeCare proposal now and Mr. Sherman responded saying the Board would need more time. In other Correctional Facility business, Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board agree to cancel regularly scheduled Prison Board meetings for Oct. 1 and Nov. 6, 2024. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve the purchase of 50 flush cell valves for toilets in the Correctional Facility. These valves prevent flooding. Total cost of $73,693.86 will be paid with monies from the Inmate Welfare Fund. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Warden Fewell respectfully requested a brief executive session to discuss personnel. Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for September 2024 Administrative Fee $ 12,446.78 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly sub-total $ 12,446.78 Year-to-date grand total $ 63,463.83 Program Fees and Room and Board Income for September 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 September 2024 Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 52 7 59 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 187 51 238 Total Inmates 239 58 279 Examinations Performed by the Physician 82 New Commitments 154 Dental Extractions 18 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 29 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $470.46 Yearly Total $233,193.03 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 None. BILLS Ms. Sheatler presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated September 17, 2024 in the amount of$374,398.90. A motion was made by Ms. Sheatler and seconded by Ms. Janis, approving the bills dated September 17, 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. A motion was made by Ms. Janis and seconded by Mr. Maggi. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2024 ATTEST: SECRETARY