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PRISON BOARD AGENDA
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
I. Invocation
II. Approval of Minute PB 11-19-24 dated November 19, 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
H. Sheatler
D. Price
G. Sweat
C. Griffin
A. Johnston
J. Fewell
M. Pierson
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Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden Christopher M. Cain, Deputy Warden David Coddington, Major
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TO: Members of the Prison Board
FROM: Jeffrey S. Fewell, Warden
DATE: December 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Warden's Agenda
PROPOSAL #1- Cancel January 7, 2025 Prison Board
I, Warden Fewell, respectfully the Prison Board cancel January 7, 2025 Prison Board
PROPOSAL #2-Bid Extension - Linen Supplies — Contract #011023-Linen Supplies
I, Warden Fewell respectfully requests the Prison Board extend the current contract for linen
supplies for the Correctional Facility to Victor Supply LLC., Mt Pleasant, TN at their "per
unit" costs submitted in their bid.
If approved, this contract will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This
proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval.
PROPSAL #3-SAVIN Maintenance Agreement Renewal
I Warden Fewell, respectfully requests the Prison Board continue a renewal agreement with the
PA District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the PA
Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification (SAVIN) program. The program
was provided to the Correctional Facility through PCCD (PA Commission on Crime &
Delinquency) grant funds for the purposes of victim notification. The SAVIN program
automatically notifies a victim 24/7 of an offender's escape, subsequent apprehension, date of
release, work release, etc.
PCCD will pay 100% of the maintenance and service fees for 2025 with no cost incurred for
Washington County. Washington County will pay 0% of the maintenance fees. If approved, this
agreement will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This proposal is
contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval.
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Washington County Correctional Facility
Invoices - December 17, 2024
A-Z Janitorial
Housekeeping Supplies Bid
$
4,501.23
*Access Information Protected
Secure Waste Removal Bid
$
73.53
AIS Commercial Parts & Services
Kitchen Repairs Bid
$
493.84
Albano's
Produce Bid
$
2,352.71
Belfiore's Coffee & Food Services
Coffee Bid
$
2,139.60
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc.
Bread Bid
$
3,537.28
Colt Plumbing Company
Plumbing Bid
$
385.33
*Columbia Gas of PA
Gas Utility
$
3,522.32
*Earthwise Environmental
Waste Removal Utility
$
903.80
*FBM Capital LLC
Cost Per Copy Bid
$
901.26
Grainger W W Inc.
Industrial Commodities Bid
$
4,255.82
Lawrence County General Fund
Inmate Housing
$
32,500.00
Lehigh County Government
Inmate Housing
$
4,650.00
McKesson Medical -Surgical
Medical Supplies Bid
$
833.60
McVehil Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing Bid
$
6,395.40
Novacare Outpatient
Employment Screenings
$
1,250.00
*PA State Police
Employment Screenings
$
264.00
*Pennsylvania American Water
Water Utility
$
8,828.58
Primecare Medical Inc.
Medical Services Bid
$
183,702.87
*Ricoh USA Inc
Cost Per Copy
$
137.44
Scalise Industries
Contracting Bid
$
48,791.76
Schneider's Dairy Inc.
Milk Bid
$
2,694.23
*Sprague Operating Resources
Liquid Fuel Bid
$
2,814.40
*Sysco Pittsburgh LLC
Food Bid
$
10,921.32
*US Foods Inc.
Food Bid
$
31,055.00
*Verizon Wireless
Cellular Service
$
40.01
*Washington E Washington Joint Auth.
Sewage Utility
$
13,072.50
*Washington Physicians Group
Employment Screening
$
809.00
*WB Mason Co. Inc.
Office Supplies Bid
$
798.56
*West Penn Power
Energy Utility
$
16,940.76
Total 12/17/24 Meeting
$
389,566.15
*Paid as required by due date
Minute No. PB 11-19-24
November 19, 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 (via phone) and Larry
Maggi; Judge John DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh, and
Controller Heather Sheatler. Also present were Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Solicitor Gary Sweat;
Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Warden Jeffrey Fewell,
Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and
Randi Marodi; Human Services Clinical Unit Director Rebecca Salsbury; and Correctional
Facility Chaplin Mike Pierson and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11 a.m. and Correctional
Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 10-15-24 dated
October 15, 2024.
Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Andronas seconded the motion
to approve Minute No. PB 10-15-24 dated October 15, 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 reported, as of this morning,
December 2, 2024, the facility had a population of 327 inmates.
Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for November 2024
Administrative Fee $ 12,022.43
Social Security $0.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly sub -total $ 12,022.43
Year-to-date grand total $ 87,571.56
Program Fees and Room and Board Income for November 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 November 2024
Male
Female
Total
Full-time Inmates
54
3
57
Work Release Inmates
0
0
0
Weekend Inmates
0
0
0
Male
Female
Total
Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing
189
55
244
Total Inmates
243
58
301
Examinations Performed by the Physician 256
New Commitments 131
Dental Extractions 14
Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 30
Contracted Housing Fee/Month $6,116.67
Yearly Total $314,087.21
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board purchase an incarceration
transport van for an estimated cost of $95,000, to be paid for with Inmate Welfare Funds.
When Mr. Sherman questioned such a large expenditure at a time when a significant
revenue source from inmate phone calls is being eliminated, Sheriff Andronas explained the need
for the second transportation van. He explained that the current van is out of service being
repaired and there is no backup. He continued saying when the van is down or unavailable, the
backup is to transport prisoners via SUV, which significantly decreases the number of prisoners
which can be transported. Additionally, he stated currently, there is no option to transport
juveniles or women with adult male prisoners. The proposed van offers a segregation solution, as
well as heat and air conditioning, which is not offered in the existing van. He concluded saying
the new van is a safe and practical way to move prisoners.
Warden Fewell explained the due to an FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
order, commissions on inmate phone calls is being eliminated, which will impact the Inmate
Welfare fund by a reduction of some $400,000 per year. He added that commissary monies also
contribute to the Inmate Welfare Fund. Current balance in the Inmate Welfare Fund, according to
the Warden, is $1.7 million.
Judge DiSalle weighed in saying it makes sense to always have two vans as the county is
now transporting more juveniles than in the past. He also questioned what other counties have.
Sheriff Andronas answered, saying most counties have more vans than Washington does
and the requested van is a staple in the industry.
Mr. Walsh said, it's not taxpayer monies, it would be from inmate generated funds. He
added that purchasing of this new van would absolutely affect (in a good way) how processing is
done at the courts and the District Attorney's office.
Deputy Warden Cain said with the only van they have out of commission, the SLTVs,
which can only transport two inmates at a time, does not align with the 12-20 daily inmate
transports the state prefers.
Sheriff Andronas the proposed van also has room for inmates to step in and out with leg
irons on.
Deputy Cain noted they would be able to make multiple transport pickups while on the
road, due to the three -compartment design of the proposed van.
Ms. Janis asked about the estimated time the current van would be out of commission.
Deputy Cain said they are waiting on a fan unit which is expected to take about 15 more days.
Moving on, Warden Fewell respectfully requested the hiring of former Corrections
Officer 1 Brian Dupain to Corrections Officer (part-time). He had resigned on May 27, 2024.
Mr. Maggi asked if he had burned any bridges and Warden Fewell said not really. Deputy
Warden Cain said he was on the fence, but Mr. Dupain is a better officer.
Mr. Maggi made the motion to accept the Warden's report as presented, minus Item #2
(transportation van). Mr. Andronas seconded the motion. Chairman Sherman requested voting on
the Warden's report, except for the van request.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval
by stating "Aye."
Mr. Andronas made the motion to accept the Warden's request for a new inmate
transportation van. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion. Chairman Sherman requested a roll call vote.
Mr. Sherman and Ms. Janis both cast dissenting votes, while the remainder of the board
voted for the purchase of the requested new transportation van.
The motion was carried.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
BILLS
Ms. Sheatler presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated
November 19, 2024 in the amount of $349,634.17.
A motion was made by Ms. Sheatler and seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bills
dated November 19, 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
11:12 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
, 2024