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Home My WebLink About2026-02-17_Prison Board Agenda_PB 02-17-26 WASHINGTON COUNTY Lf PRISON BOARD AGENDA WASHiNGTON COUNTY Tuesday, February 17, 2026 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 02-03-26 dated February 3, 2026 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 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: February 17, 2026 SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals C. Executive Session for personnel PROPOSAL #1-MAT funding discussion I, Warden Fewell,request the Prison Board provide direction for the future funding of MAT. DHS has submitted a PCCD grant for $122K with the remaining balance of$358K unfunded and an annual loss of$200K in telephone revenues. OF Washington County Correctional Facility Invoices - February 17, 2026 *A T&T/ Mobility Telecom Service $ 10.03 *A Z Janitorial Services LLC Housekeeping Supplies $ 14,200.67 *AIS Commercial Parts & Service Kitchen Equipment Repair $ 1,928.65 *B&H Photo & Electronics Computer Equipment $ 270.84 *Belfiore's Coffee Coffee Bid $ 1,519.80 *Bimbo Bakeries USA inc. Bread $ 4,221.36 *Bright, Dominic Employee Travel $ 46.40 *CDW-G Computer Equipment $ 5,143.22 *Chemsearch FE Cleaning Products $ 1,587.35 *Chestnut Ridge Foam Bedding $ 10,536.40 *Columbia Gas of PA Gas Utility $ 11,215.23 *Commercial Lighting Lighting Project $ 2,626.52 *Craftmaster Hardware Hardware Equipment $ 162.51 *Crystal Sound Systems Radio Equipment $ 1,227.50 *Earthwise Environmental Waste Removal $ 1,897.00 *Fayette County Jail Inmate Housing $ 56,040.00 *FBM Capital LLC Printer $ 5,567.23 *FedEx Shipping Service $ 10.96 *George Junior Republic Inmate Housing $ 730.99 *Gordon Food Service COSTARS Food $ 37,718.85 *Hobart Service Kitchen Equipment Repair $ 2,815.00 *Icebox Trailer Rental $ 1,558.00 *Jack Frye Sales and Service Housekeeping Supplies $ 645.00 *Kool Kleen Inc Kitchen Cleaning $ 1,303.80 *Lanara Laundry Service $ 23,620.00 *Lawrence County General Fund Inmate Housing $ 16,800.00 *Less Lethal LLC Equipment Repair $ 250.00 *McKesson Medical-Surgical Medical Supplies $ 950.24 *MSC Industrial Supply Industrial Commodities Bid $ 88.56 *Otis Elevator Elevator Service $ 3,183.90 *PA State Police Employee Screening $ 22.00 *The Pathfinder Network Employee Training $ 4,335.00 *PCCA Dues $ 180.00 *Pennsylvania American Water Water Utility $ 29,892.41 *Powell's Auto Body Vehicle Repair $ 3,269.23 *Primecare Medical Inc. Contracted Medical Services $ 381,876.45 *S.A. Comunale Co. Inc. Fire Alarm System Maintenance $ 7,828.00 *Scalise Industries Repairs $ 20,444.37 *Schneider's Dairy Milk Bid $ 4,070.88 *Schrock Fence Company Gate Repair $ 6,619.00 *Snyder Brothers Natural Gas Utility $ 7,194.29 *Staples Contract& Commercial LLC Copier Toner $ 264.88 *Trapuzzano's Uniforms Uniforms $ 2,916.00 *UPMC Guard Meals $ 420.00 *UPMC Washington CPR Training $ 180.00 *US Foods Inc. Food Bid $ 28,010.49 *Verizon Wireless Cellular Service $ 80.02 Victory Supply Cleaning Equipment $ 2,889.95 *W B Mason Co. Inc. Office Supplies $ 414.00 *W W Grainger Inc. Industrial Commodities Bid $ 5,230.25 *Washington E Washington Joint Auth. Contracted Sewage Utility $ 28,980.00 *Washington Physicians Group Employment Screenings $ 75.00 *West Penn Power Power Utility $ 28,239.75 *Zoom.com Licensing $ 43.98 Total 2/17/26 Meeting $ 771,351.96 *Paid as required by due date Minute No. PB 02-03-26 February 3, 2026 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 (via phone) and Larry Maggi; Court Administrator Dan Buzard on behalf of President Judge Valarie Costanzo. Also present were County Administrator Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Solicitors Gary Sweat and Michael Cruny; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Warden Jeffrey Fewell, Deputy Warden Christopher Cain and Chaplain Michael Pierson; Human Resources Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Public Relations Director Nicole Ford; Deputy Finance Director Ian Scanlon; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:32 a.m. and Chaplain Michael Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 01-06-25 dated January 6, 2025. Moved by Mr. Maggi to accept the minutes as written. Ms. Janis seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 01-06-25 dated January 6, 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 prison news, Warden Fewell reported that the female inmate population has decreased by 12 percent over the past 12 months, while the maximum-security population has increased by 20 percent. He continued stating that Washington County ranks No. 3 in the lowest costing jails in the state. The county currently operates at a cost of$81/inmate/day, compared to the statewide average of$139/inmate/day. Warden Fewell reported the statewide average ADP (Average Daily Population) is 372, while Washington County's 353. Additionally, he noted that the county's annual budget for Corrections is approximately $11 million, which he stated is about 40% of the cost of similarly sized counties, emphasizing that Washington County operates at a significantly lower cost. Warden Fewell the spoke about inmate telephone revenue, which totaled $244,208 last year. Under new FCC rate changes, the county is projected to receive approximately $44,000 this year, representing an estimated$200,000 loss. He noted this loss cannot be offset through commissary revenues. Mr. Sherman asked why the FCC would implement such a change. Warden Fewell explained the FCC has been considering this issue for decades and that federal leadership generally agrees that governments should not profit from inmate telephone services. Warden Fewell explained that the FCC mandate takes effect in April 2026, lowering phone rates from $0.21/minute to $0.11/minute, which he described as essentially the cost of operation. Mr. Sherman asked about Inmate Welfare Funds. Warden Fewell responded, saying the matter would require further discussion and noted the revenue loss represents approximately 2 percent of the annual Corrections budget. Deputy Finance Director Ian Scanlon reported that in 2025, the county used$480,521 from the Inmate Welfare Fund to pay PrimeCare for medications, staffing, bloodwork, analysis, and related medical expenses. Warden Fewell respectfully requested direction from the Board regarding future funding for MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), noting current financial constraints. He reported that DHS has submitted a PCCD grant request for$122,000, leaving an unfunded balance of $278,000. Mr. Sherman requested transportation statistics for the past six years. Warden Fewell clarified that the MAT funding issue relates specifically to MAT and not broader medical transportation. Mr. Sherman stated concern about the county not being able to cover PrimeCare expenses. Warden Fewell confirmed this was the reason the issue was being presented to the Board, noting that PrimeCare-related costs have reached approximately $480,000. The Warden and County Administrator stated the grant was intended to help offset costs. Warden Fewell cautioned that the projected $200,000 telephone revenue shortfall further complicates funding. He emphasized he was not proposing a solution but seeking guidance from the Board. Maintenance for Out of County Prisoners for January 2026 Administration Fee $10,532.06 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly Sub-total $10,532.06 Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $10,532.06 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 January 2026 Sentenced Male Female Total Full-time 39 5 44 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or 243 47 290 Sentencing Grand Total 282 52 334 Examinations Performed By Physician for January 2026 Examinations 48 New Commitments 139 Dental Extractions 22 Medical Transports by Sheriff 19 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $0.00 Yearly Total $389,154.00 Warden Fewell requested an executive session for personnel reasons to be held at the conclusion of board business. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to accept the Warden's report as presented, except for the executive session item not yet discussed. Mr. Maggi made the motion, and Ms. Janis seconded it. The motion was unanimously carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating"Aye." BOARD DISCUSSION None. BILLS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Solicitor Sweat noted that the meeting was being held because the President Judge sent him an email about juvenile beds. Mr. Sherman said because there were so many members absent he would prefer to hold off until the next meeting to discuss. The Board then went into executive session for personnel matters. Upon returning from executive session, Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to accept the Warden's Report from executive session. Mr. Maggi made the motion, and Ms. Janis seconded it. The motion was unanimously carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating"Aye." Mr. Sherman then entertained a motion to approve an agreement with Jefferson County, OH for juvenile placement beds at a rate of$150/day, effective date of agreement and can be terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice. Note: This request is contingent upon County Board of Commissioners' approval. Mr. Maggi made the motion, and Ms. Janis seconded it. The motion was unanimously carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:56 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATTEST: SECRETARY