October 28,2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. All members were present.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols provided a report on last week’s Salary Commission meeting.
(2)
The Board discussed the Capitol Christmas Tree event arrangements for November 1, 2013.
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K. Skoog provided an update on the proposed changes to the hydraulic code and their impact on those living on or near streams and rivers.
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Civil Service 2014 Budget Review and Discussion - Present were M. Nichols, Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett and Chief Examiner Elizabeth Braun.
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Board of Equalization 2014 Budget Review and Discussion - Present were M. Nichols, J. Shacklett and Board of Equalization Clerk E. Braun.
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Public Works Accountant Terri Ann Hedtke and Elections Supervisor Elizabeth Krizenesky presented to the Board copies of ‘Sushi Twosome and Nugget’ written by T.A. Hedtke and illustrated by E. Krizenesky. This book was written to commemorate the 2013 Capital Christmas Tree.
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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Public Works Update - Public Works Director Sam Castro provided information on a culvert at Scotia Road and Spring Valley Road.
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Prosecutor Tom Metzger provided a legal update regarding court case loads, corrections and cellular tower leases
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Public Comment Period– There were no members of the public present.
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M. Manus was excused.
(12)
Forest Stauss and Victoria Dyerdiscussed Darnell Road which is the only ingress and egress road to residents on the south side of Chain Lakes. It was noted that Spokane County maintains Darnell Road, but only up to their turnaround which leaves 300 feet of Darnell unmaintained. Spokane County has told the residents that the residents cannot maintain that 300 feet. Also present S. Castro and County Engineer Don Ramsey. D. Ramsey has been in contact with Spokane County and will provide further information to F. Stauss and V. Dyer.
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Motion was made by K. Skoogto continue the meeting to Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Motion was seconded by Kiss and passed unanimously.
October29, 2013
The meeting continued and all members were present.
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County Clerk 2014 Budget Review and Discussion – Present were County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, Deputy Court Clerk Kathy Hill, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett. Other funds reviewed were Law Library, Trial Court Improvement, and Clerk’s Collection.
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Auditor 2014 Budget Review and Discussion – Present were M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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The Board recessed for Lunch.
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Corner 2014 Budget Review and Discussion – Present were T. Metzger, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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Crime Victims Budget Review and Discussion – Present were T. Metzger, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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Homeless Funds (2060 and 2163) 2014 Review and Discussion – Present were T. Metzger, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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Prosecutor 2014 Budget Review and Discussion – Present were T. Metzger, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made byK. Skoogto approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed unanimously.The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s October 21, 2013 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings: $8,553.64
DSHS Contract 1163-27319 Amendment No. 8, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (Provides an increase of $1,963 in Criminal Justice Treatment Act funding)
CONTRACT NO 2013-36 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
DSHS Contract 1163-27319 Amendment No. 7, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (Prevention and Substance Abuse Treatment)
CONTRACT NO 2013-37 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Inmate Telephone Agreement between Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and Consolidated Telecom, Inc.
AGREEMENT NO 2013-56, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Payroll Change Notices:
Counseling Services, Rusty Mae Squires, Step 2, $2935.52, effective 11/01/2013
Martina Coordes, DFC Coordinator 2, Step 1, $3,468.34, effective 11/01/2013
Public Works-Road Division
Ron Moran, Longevity $55.00, effective 11/01/2013
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Correspondence:
10.20N. Lotze, Selkirk School District - Daniel Thompson, Department of Ecology- regarding State Revolving Fund Loan
10.21T. Miller, Pend Oreille County Treasurer-Depositories for Pend Oreille County per RCW 36.48.010
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Correspondence Sent:
Columbia River Treaty-Comments
Governor Inslee and Climate Legislative Workgroup-Climate Legislation
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As of this date the Board approved for payment the following vouchers as listed and made available by the Auditor's Office:
Salary and Claim
FundFund Amount
Current Expense$ 241,444.63
Counseling Services$ 52,512.07
Crime Victims$ 191.59
Fair$ 37.32
Park$ 1,223.02
Public Facilities$ 2,536.62
Road$ 206,073.15
Timber Sales$ 318.50
Trial Court Improvement$ 668.41
Emergency 911 Communications$ 36,140.84
Solid Waste$ 7,488.19
Risk Management$ 32,528.89
Equipment R&R$ 149,748.75
Unemployment Compensation$ 11,331.20
IT Fund$ 5,287.55
IT Services$ 8,548.03
TOTAL:$ 756,078.76
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Motion to adjourn was made by S. Kiss to adjourn. Motion was seconded byK. Skoog. Motion carried.
ATTEST:s/______APPROVED: s/______Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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