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Home My WebLink About2026-04-13_Prison Board Agenda_PB 04-13-26WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD AGENDA rot � T1. WASHINGTON COUNTY Monday, April 13, 2026 I. Invocation II. Approval of Minute PB 03-18-26 dated March 18, 2026 III. Public Comment IV. Warden's Report V. Bills VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjourn Meeting N. Sherman E. Janis L. Maggi President Judge V. Costanzo A. Andronas J. Walsh H. Sheatler D. Price G. Sweat C. Griffin A. Johnston J. Fewell M. Pierson WASIHIIINGTOIN COUNTY ASHI`'� TY CORIKIECTIONAL ]FA\�C][]L]['7C'�Y WASHINGTON COUNTY 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: April 13, 2026--- DATE CHANGED from April 14 to April 13 SUBJECT: Prison Board Proposals for Review AGENDA A. Statistics B. Proposals for approval PROPOSAL #1-Alle2heny County inmate contract renewal I, Warden Fewell, respectfully request the Prison Board renew the adult incarcerated housing with Allegheny County Jail at a flat rate of $177.81 per day. This proposal is contingent on Board of Commissioners' approval. OF WASHINGTON COUNTY PRISON BOARD Bills Presented for Approval April 13, 2026 A T & T Mobility 44.10 A Z Janitorial Services LLC 11,461.86 Belfiore's Coffee 1,519.80 Bimbo Bakeries USA inc. 4,238.96 CDW-G 788.28 Chipps, Eli 105.85 Colt Plumbing Company 326.20 Columbia Gas of PA 8,165.23 Cornerstone Detention Products Inc. 133.90 Crystal Sound System 95.00 Earthwise Environmental 948.50 Fayette County Jail 9,300.00 FBM Capital LLC 2,350.67 George Junior Republic 2,192.97 Gordon Food Service 11,132.11 Jack Frye Sales and Service 2,407.00 Lanara 9,652.50 Lawrence County General Fund 25,200.00 McVehil Plumbing Heating and Supply 28,891.50 MSC Industrial Supply Co. 402.80 PA State Police 198.00 Pennsylvania American Water 9,239.90 Primecare Medical Inc. 209,751.25 S.A. Comunale Inc. 3,470.00 Scalise Industries 16,112.80 Schneider's Dairy 2,718.40 Schulteis Electric 4,301.00 Snyder Brothers 8,787.37 Staples Contract & Commercial LLC (84.06) TJA Use of Force 800.00 Trapuzzano's Uniforms 71.00 US Foods Inc. 10,833.34 Verizon Wireless 40.01 W B Mason Co. Inc. 269.50 W W Grainger Inc. 1,976.87 Washington County Chiefs of Police 50.00 Washington E Washington Joint Auth. 13,300.00 Continued Washington Physicians Group 1,967.00 West Penn Power 12,630.01 TOTAL $415,789.62 Approved for Payment Chairman Secretary Controller Certified Correct Minute No. PB 03-18-26 March 18, 2026 The meeting of the Washington County Prison Board was held in the conference room of was held in the conference room of the Washington County Correctional Facility, at 100 West Cherry Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra S. Janis, and Larry Maggi; President Judge Valarie Costanzo; District Attorney Jason Walsh; Controller Heather Sheatler and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco; Sheriff Anthony Andronas. Also present were County Administrator Daryl Price; Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Warden Jeffrey Fewell and Deputy Warden Chris Cain; Public Relations Director Nicole Ford; Court Administrator Dan Buzard; Public Defender Rose Semple; Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:45 a.m. and Chaplain Michael Pierson led the meeting with an invocation. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. PB 03-03-26 dated March 3, 2026. Moved by Mr. Maggi to accept the minutes as written. Ms. Janis seconded the motion to approve Minute No. PB 03-03-26 dated March 3, 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% We are the third cheapest jail in the commonwealth: 1. Venango County @ $61.70 per day 2. Warren County @ 78.91 per day 3. Washington County @ $81.65 per day 4. The average ADP for the Commonwealth is 372, our ADP is 353 The average per diem for the Commonwealth is $139 In other business, Warden Fewell respectfully requested the Board approve an agreement with Jefferson County, OH for the housing of Washington County juvenile inmates on an as -needed basis. This agreement includes a rate of $300/juvenile inmate/day, plus $85/school day. The costs will be paid from the operating budget and will be effective date of agreement and can be terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice. This proposal is contingent upon Board of Commissioners' approval. President Judge Costanzo asked the Warden if this agreement included direct file inmates and he responded that they are included in this agreement. Maintenance for Out of Countv Prisoners for March 2026 Administration Fee $9,613.24 Social Security $0.00 Tylenol $0.00 Monthly Sub -total $9,613.24 Year-to-date GRAND TOTAL $30,828.98 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 Facilitv Pobulation for March 2026 Sentenced Male Female Total Full-time 53 10 63 Work Release Inmates 0 0 0 Weekend Inmates 0 0 0 Inmates Awaiting Trial and/or 211 39 250 Sentencing Grand Total 265 49 313 Examinations Performed By Phvsician for March 2026 Examinations 0 New Commitments 0 Dental Extractions 0 Medical Transports by Sheriff 0 Contracted Housing Fee/Month $22,660.69 Yearly Total $288,890.14 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 March 18, 2026 in the amount of $433,396.81. A motion was made by Ms. Sheatler and seconded by Ms. Janis, approving the bills dated March 18, 2026. The motion was carried unanimously with the Board signifying their approval by stating "Aye." OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. There being no further business, Mr. Sherman adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATTEST: SECRETARY 2026