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Lf PRISON BOARD AGENDA
WASHiNGTON COUNTY
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
I. Invocation
II. Approval of Minute PB 03-03-26 dated March 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
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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: March 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review
AGENDA
A. Statistics
B. Proposals
C. Executive session for personnel
PROPOSAL #1-Change #1 Addendum for Juvenile Direct File housing with Jefferson
County, Ohio
I, Warden Fewell, respectfully request the Prison Board approve Juvenile Direct File housing
with Jefferson County, Ohio at a flat rate of$300 per day.
This proposal is contingent on Board of Commissioners approval.
OF REPORT/////////////////////////////////////
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PRISON BOARD Continued
West Penn Power 14,638.64
Bills Presented for Approval
March 18, 2026
A Z Janitorial Services LLC 1,305.36
AIS Commercial Parts & Service 1,021.71
American Correctional Association 1,430.00
Belfiore's Coffee 1,519.80
Bimbo Bakeries USA inc. 8,474.48
C2 Tactical Training& Consulting LLC 1,700.00
CDW-G 29.03
Columbia Gas of PA 7,504.02
Cornerstone Detention Products Inc. 196.85
Earthwise Environmental 1,897.00
George Junior Republic 22,660.69
Gordon Food Service 27,334.64
Guardian RFID 7,000.00
Jack Frye Sales and Service 1,327.50
La na ra 14,424.16
Lawrence County General Fund 18,600.00 TOTAL $433,396.81
McKesson Medical-Surgical 1,038.80 Approved for Payment
McVehil Plumbing Heating and Supply 18,500.00
Moss Group, The 750.00
PCCA 240.00
Pennsylvania American Water 9,107.30
Pennsylvania Prison Warden's Assoc. 950.00 Chairman
Primecare Medical Inc. 222,223.51
Savage Training 927.00
Scalise Industries 2,188.32
Schneider's Dairy 6,525.03
Snyder Brothers 5,134.96 Secretary
Staples Contract & Commercial LLC 84.06
State Industrial Products 225.90
Stegenga Pest Control 1,200.00
Trapuzzano's Uniforms 1,574.00
UPMC 50.00 Controller
US Foods Inc. 15,006.55
Verizon Wireless 40.01
W B Mason Co. Inc. 386.66
W W Grainger Inc. 850.83
Washington E Washington Joint Auth. 15,330.00 Certified Correct
Minute No. PB 03-03-26 March 03, 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, and Larry Maggi;
President Judge Valarie Costanzo; and Sheriff Anthony Andronas. Also present were County
Administrator Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Human Resources
Director Andrea Johnston; Warden Jeffrey Fewell, Chaplain Michael Pierson, Deputy Warden
Chris Cain and PREA Coordinator Cole Vaughn; Public Relations Director Nicole Ford; Court
Administrator Dan Buzard; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deput
Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm,
Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:42 a.m. and Chaplain
Michael Pierson led the meeting with an invocation.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 02-17-26 dated
February 17, 2026.
Moved by Mr. Maggi to accept the minutes as written. Ms. Janis seconded the motion to
approve Minute No. PB 02-17-26 dated February 17, 2026. The motion was carried with the
Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye."
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD'S RESPONSE
None.
WARDEN'S REPORT
In Corrections news, Warden Fewell began with statistical highlights from the
past 24 months.
Male population up from 246 to 281- +13%
Female population down from 65 to 51- -12%
Maximum population up from 67 to 83-+20%
Hispanic population up from 5 to 10- +50%
Juvenile population is down from 4 to 2- -50%
Commitments up from 2086 in 2024 to 2123 in 2025-+2%
Releases up from 2178 in 2024 to 2277 in 2025-+4%
Average length of stay remains at 62
Average Daily Population (ADP) up from 342 in 2024 to 353 in 2025-+3%
In other business, Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Board approve the hiring of
the below-listed individuals for the position of part-time Correctional Officer I. the Warden noted
for the record that academy training will being on Monday, March 23, 2026 and new hire
orientation is slated for Monday, April 13, 2026.
Thomas Allen
Ryan Bittner Joseph Koontz
Russ Crusan Dalton Menhart
Derek Gallagher Luke Meyer
Madeline Gasparovic Gerrit Nijenhuis
Keswick Henry Shamara Santiago
Ian Iagulli Cody Torres
Haley Kisiday
Warden Fewell ended his report with a request for the Board to allow for the cancellation
of the Prison Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Under new business, Board Secretary, President Judge Valarie Costanzo resigned her
position as Board Secretary, stating her current caseload being the reason she doesn't have time to
dedicate to her secretarial responsibilities.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to accept President Judge's Valarie Costanzo
resignation from her position as Board Secretary.
Ms. Janis made the motion, and Mr. Maggi seconded it. The motion was unanimously
carried with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye."
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion for a replacement nomination, suggesting Ms. Janis.
Mr. Maggi agreed and made the motion, appointing Ms. Janis to fill the role of Board
Secretary. Mr. Sherman 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
10:52 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2026
ATTEST:
SECRETARY