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Home My WebLink About2026-01-06_Prison Board Agenda_PB 01-06-26 WASHINGTON COUNTY Lf PRISON BOARD AGENDA WASHiNGTON COUNTY Tuesday, January 6, 2026 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 12-16-25 dated December 16, 2025 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjourn Meeting N. Sherman D. Price E. Janis G. Sweat L. Maggi C. Griffin President Judge V. Costanzo A. Johnston A. Andronas J. Fewell J. Walsh M. Pierson H. Sheatler WASHIIIN G►'7C'ON COUNTY W -•�� C�O>1K1K]E�C�[�110 T A\]L ]FA\c111L11T Y WASHINGTON COUNTY Rnn�lran4 1fA1 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 6, 2026 SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals for approval C. Executive Session for personnel Mail voting class, October 20, 21, 2025 PROPSAL #1-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, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners approval. Minute No. PB 12-16-25 December 16, 2025 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in Public Meeting Room G-16 in Crossroads Center, 95 W. Beau St., Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra S. Janis and Larry Maggi; President Judge Valarie Costanzo; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; Assistant District Attorney Leslie Milan on behalf of District Attorney Jason Walsh; Controller Heather Sheatler and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco. Also present were County Administrator Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Deputy Warden Christopher Cain on behalf of Warden Fewell, and Major David Coddington; Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Mosco; Court Administrator Daniel Buzard; Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; and Public Affairs Director Nicole Ford. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 11:06 a.m. and Sheriff Anthony Andronas led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 11-18-25 dated November 18, 2025. Moved by Ms. Janis to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Maggi seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 11-18-25 dated November 18, 2025. The motion was carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." PUBLIC COMMENT None. BOARD'S RESPONSE None. WARDEN'S REPORT Deputy Warden Cain requested an executive session for personnel reasons at the conclusion of board business. Deputy Warden Cain respectfully requested the Board approve the advertising for proposals for healthcare services. Note: This request is contingent upon County Board of Commissioners approval. Deputy Warden Cain respectfully requested the Board approve agreements for emergency, as-needed laundry services with the below-listed providers. • SCI State Correctional Facility Laundry Service, Somerset, PA for$.47/pound, with the understanding this would involve the renting of a truck,plus the cost of paying an employee to drive 5-6 hours round-trip, inclusive of overtime and gas expenses. • Lanara Laundry Services, Bridgeville, PA for$2.50/pound and the understanding that this provider will pick up and drop off laundry. This provider is currently being used and has laundered 750 pounds of dirty inmate laundry for the week of November 17-23, 2025 at a cost of$1,800. Note: This request is contingent upon County Board of Commissioners approval. Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for November 2025 Administration Fee $10,388.03 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly Sub-total $10,388.03 Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $125,471.72 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 Facility Population for November 2025 Sentenced Male Female Total Full-time 34 4 38 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or 236 50 286 Sentencing Grand Total 270 54 324 Examinations Performed By Physician for November 2025 Examinations 65 New Commitments 138 Dental Extractions 8 Medical Transports by Sheriff 13 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Yearly Total $389,154.00 Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to accept the Warden's report as presented. Ms. Janis made the motion, and Mr. Maggi seconded it. 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 November 18, 2025 in the amount of$307,386.17. A motion was made by Ms. Sheatler and seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bills dated December 16, 2025. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. The Board then went into executive session for personnel matters. There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adj ourned the meeting at approximately 11:05 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATTEST: SECRETARY