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Home My WebLink About2025-01-07_Prison Board Agenda_PB 01-07-25 WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, January 7, 2025 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 12-17-24 dated December 17, 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 M. Pierson H. Sheatler WA\S]H[ING']C'ON COU 4T Y � r WASHINGTON COUNTY CORIKIECTIONAL ]FA\(C][]L]['7C Y rennrplwnSa faAf 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: January 7, 2025 SUBJECT: Warden's Agenda PROPOSAL #1- Cancel January 21 and February 4, 2025 Prison Boards I, Warden Fewell, respectfully the Prison Board cancel January 21, 2025 and the February 4, 2025 Prison Boards. PROPOSAL #2-Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) addendum to PrimeCare contract I, Warden Fewell,respectfully requests the Prison Board to approve an addendum to the current PrimeCare contract for the implementation of the county's Medication for Opioid Use Disorder administration within the Washington County Correctional Facility. The cost of the diagnosis, staffing, treatment and medications is $362,859.81. Funding can be operational increase in current jail budget of 3% or taken out of inmate welfare funds. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. OF Minute No. PB 12-17-24 December 17, 2024 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in in the Correctional Facility 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, Chief Deputy Mosco; Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Correctional Facility Chaplin Mike Pierson and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:02 a.m. and Correctional Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 11-19-24 dated November 19, 2024. Moved by Mr. Andronas to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to approve, as amended Minute No. PB 11-19-24 dated November 19, 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 19, 2024, the facility had a population of 330 inmates. Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for December 2024 Administration Fee $ 10,849.32 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly sub-total $ 10,849.32 Year-to-date grand total $ 98,420.88 Program Fees and Room and Board Income for December 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 December 2024 Male Female Total Full-time Inmates 50 6 56 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Male Female Total Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 203 65 268 Total Inmates 253 71 324 Examinations Performed by the Physician 235 New Commitments 155 Dental Extractions 5 Medical Transports Performed by the Sheriff 27 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $28,150.00 Yearly Total $346,504.00 Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board cancel January 7, 2025 Prison Board meeting. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board extend the bid contract for Correctional Facility linen supplies to Victor Supply, LLC, Mt. Pleasant, TN, at the submitted per unit cost. The contract will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with no remaining options to extend. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board continue a renewal agreement with the state District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the 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 purpose 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. All 2025 maintenance and service fees will be paid with PCCD grant funds, and no county funds are required. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Warden Fewell then requested an executive session for litigation reasons. Upon returning from executive session, Mr. Maggi made the motion to accept the Warden's report as presented, minus Item#1 (cancelation of the January 7, 2025 meeting). Ms. Sheatler 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 December 17, 2024 in the amount of$389,566.15. A motion was made by Mr. Maggi and seconded by Mr. Andronas, approving the bills dated December 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 adj ourned the meeting at approximately 11:28 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2024 ATTEST: SECRETARY