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MINUTE BOOK
PRISON BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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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%
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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
Russ Crusan
Derek Gallagher
Madeline Gasparovic
Keswick Henry
Ian Iagulli
Haley Kisiday
Joseph Koontz
Dalton Menhart
Luke Meyer
Gerrit Nijenhuis
Shamara Santiago
Cody Torres
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."
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There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting at approximately
10:52 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
, 2026
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