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PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
IMR LIMITED E1316649LD
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.
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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 Countv 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
r: a-gram Fees and Doom and Board Income for September 2024
Billed Colecter,
Mork R P'ease Inmates -0- .-0-
`.'Ieekend Inmates -0- -0-
Monthly sub-total -0- -0-
Year-to-date grand total -0- -0-
of Inm.ates Confined at the End of Sen ember 2024
Male Feni:ale j otal
Ill-time Im-nates 52 7 `.9 J
Wcltk Release Inmates 0 0 0
Weckend Inmates 0 0 0
Male Female Toi*>1.
ammcs Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 187 51 23z ,
Total Inmates 239 58 279
F 'nations Performed by the Physician 8:}
New Commitments 154
Dental Extractions 18
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 29
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $470.46
Yearly Total $233,193.0
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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.
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