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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-15_Prison Board_PB 04-15-25_Minutes_APPROVED 479 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IM9 LIMITED El31r,6491.C) Minute No. PB 04-15-25 April 15, 2025 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in public meeting room C 16 in the Crossroads Building, 95 W. Beau St., Washington,Pennsylvania,with the following members being present: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi; Judge John DiSalle; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; District Attorney Jason Walsh; and Administrative Deputy 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, Correctional Facility Chaplin Mike Pierson, Deputy Warden Chris Cain and Major David Coddington; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm and Casey Grealish; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco; and Solicitor Michael Cruny. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:07 a.m. and Correctional Facility Chaplain Mike Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 04-01-25 dated April 1, 2025. Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 04-01-25 dated April 1, 2025. 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, April 15, 2025, the facility had a population of 351 inmates. Warden Fewell also reported a slight increase in the inmate population compared to the previous month, noting that the county houses individuals with mental illness and those who are highly addicted, which makes up most of the population. Judge DiSalle asked if addictions were up and the Warden confirmed they were. Warden Fewell added that despite the increase, the facility remains under its rated maximum capacity, and his team will continue to monitor trends closely. Warden Fewell also reported he had observed a modest shift with a higher proportion of pre-trial detainees, emphasizing the potential operational impacts. With regards to diversion and early-release programs, which have helped mitigate even more significant growth, Warden said both programs have been effective. The Board agreed to continue monthly tracking of intake figures and consider expansion of diversion initiatives should upward trends continue. 480 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1? ;L,4°LD Maintenance for Out of Counte Prisoners for Ai)ril Administration Fee $10,861.16 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly Sub-total $10,937.37 Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $30,191.44 Prop-ram Fees, R&B Income Billed Collected Work Release Inmates $0.00 $0.00 Weekend Inmates $0.00 $0.00 Monthly Sub-total $0.00 $0.00 Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 FACILITY POPULATION Month's End Sentenced Male Female Total Full-time 35 7 42 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or Sentencing 208 51 259 Grand Total 243 58 301 EXAMINATIONS PERFORMED BY PHYSICIAN Month's End Examinations Performed by Physician 229 New Commitments 171 Dental Extractions 21 Medical Transports by Sheriff 29 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Yearly Total $40,630.00 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." Warden Fewell then requested an executive session for litigation and personnel reasons. BOARD DISCUSSION �= None. 481 MINUTE BOOK PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR UIMI.ZED} Ejjjff42LD BILLS Ms. Sheatler presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the bills dated April 15, 2025 in the amount of$372,682.02. A motion was made by Ms. Janis and seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bills dated April 15, 2025. 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 11:28 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: a 2025 ATTEST: .9 SECRETARY