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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Minute No. PB 08-12-25 August 12, 2025
The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in public meeting room
G16 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 Controller Heather
Sheatler. Also present were County Administrator Daryl Price; Solicitor Gary Sweat;
Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Warden Jeffrey Fewell and Chaplin Michael Pierson;
Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm and Casey Grealish; Human Resources Director
Andrea Johnston; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator
Tiffany Milovac and Deputy Warden Chris Cain.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:58 a.m. and Chaplin
Michale Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 07-15-25 dated
July 15, 2025.
Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to
approve Minute No. PB 07-15-25 dated July 15, 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, He requested a brief executive session for
personnel reasons.
Warden Fewell reported, as of this morning, August 12, 2025, the facility had a population
of 343 inmates, noting they were over capacity for female inmates. Title 37 Audit was conducted
on Aug. 5, 2025, and went well. There were a few minor discrepancies, which will be addressed.
Maintenance for Out of Coun(N Prisoners for August 2025
Administration Fee $0.00
Social Security $0.00
Tylenol $0.00
Monthly Sub-total $11,668.49
Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $85,620.25
Program 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
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Facility Population for August 2025
Sentenced Male Female Total
Full-time 39 6 45
Work Release Inmates 0 0 0
Weekend Inmates 0 0 0
Inmates Awaiting Trial
and/or 209 43 252
Sentencing
Grand Total 248 49 297
Examinations Performed BN- Ph,*,sician for August 2025
Examinations 108
New Commitments 162
Dental Extractions 2
Medical Transports by
Sheriff 20
Contracted Housing
Fee/Month $317,734.00
Yearly Total $389,154.00
Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Prison Board approve an agreement with the
Washington County Humane Society to accept one rescue canine. This canine will be trained by
two inmates in accordance with the TAILS program pilot. The cost of the program will be
covered with inmate welfare funds (estimated $50 a month).
Mr. Sherman questioned the reasoning behind the motion. Warden said there is
documentation proving it reduces recidivism. Sheriff questioned if$50 was enough and
mentioned he knows it to be a positive program, saying it serves as a sort of therapy dog.
Mr. Maggi said the program is being used throughout the state.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to accept the Warden's report as presented, tabling the
TAIL program item.
Mr. Walsh made the motion, and Mr. Maggi seconded the motion.
The motion was unanimously carried 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
August 12, 2025 in the amount of$521,588.21.
A motion was made by Ms. Shetler and seconded by Ms. Janis, approving the bills dated
August 12, 2025.
The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by
stating"Aye."
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting at approximately
11:07 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST: 1/7
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