September 3, 2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. All members were present.
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Board Reports –
Capital facilities items were discussed.
K. Skoog discussed the Pend Oreille County Park noting she left her business card at the Pend Oreille County Park Host residence regarding an abandoned tent and strewn about garbage in the picnic area. She will be following up on this matter.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols and Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett presented and discussed the preliminary 2014 budget. Also present were: Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey and Administrative Assistant to the Director Teresa Brooks.
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Capitol Christmas Tree Workshop - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Present were: Newport/Sullivan Lake District Forest Service Ranger Gayne Sears, Colville National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West, Colville National Forest Public Affairs, Franklin Pemberton, US Forest Service Civil Engineer/2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Coordinator Jennifer Knutson, Community Development Director Jamie Wyrobek, S. Castro, Newport City Administrator Ray King, City of Newport Clerk Chris Tellessen, Kalispell Career Training Center Manager Terry Knapton, Kathy Ibbetson, and Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation Director Jenny Houck. Items discussed were the tree cutting, public viewing, wrapping/shipment, travel route, publicity, and tourism. Another workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 11:00 to 1:00 at Kelly’s Restaurant.
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Public Works Update – Present were S. Castro and D. Ramsey. S. Castro discussed D. Ramsey’s contact with Brad Blegen of Washington State’s Department of Transportation regarding DOT’s correction of the Open Range/Herd District signage along State Highways.
Buildings and Grounds- Items discussed were: Newport School District property, the old School Bus barn and property; recent department requests for additional storage, clearing of vegetation on School property, Sheriff’s roof bid opening scheduled on September 9th, the 231 Garden Building roof and storage and Counseling Services’ next phase of basement remodel.
Roads - Rocky Creek Road and the bridges on that road were discussed. Also discussed was Mill Creek which is off LeClerc Road. The Board authorized D. Ramsey to continue discussion with the engineers. Other matters discussed were: Sullivan Lake Road water main break; Transportation Commission meeting scheduled on September 17th, Transportation Commission touring Pend Oreille County; meeting with two Senators to discuss regional transportation issues, contract award for Eagles Nest and Crescent Lake; paint stripping of county roads is in progress; Sand has been put up at Road Districts 1 and 3, and two new chain saws were purchased to meet inventory needs.
Solid Waste – The Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for this month; the Regional Solid Waste Manager visited last week and noted the cleanliness of the Deer Valley Solid Waste facility.
Timber - Items discussed were: scheduling the removal of a hazard tree on the Public Access at Diamond Lake, removal of vegetation from the south property boundary of the Sheriff’s parcel, and meeting with a property owner near Horseshoe Lake regarding issues on County timber land.
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Prosecuting Attorney Tom Metzger provided a legal update. Among items discussed was the extension of the comment period for the Shoreline Master Plan, District and Superior Court schedules and the increased number of case filings and subsequent hearings and trials.
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Public Comment Period – There were no members of the public present.
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Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford discussed HR matters.
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Motion was made by K. Skoog to continue the meeting to September 4, 2013. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed unanimously.
September 4, 2013
The meeting was continued. All members were present.
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K. Skoog reported on the Pend Oreille Park and cleaning of the picnic area. The Board reviewed Park matters.
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S. Castro discussed Title II funds and Public Works’ request for RAC funding.
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The Board worked on the preliminary 2014 budget.
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Recess for lunch.
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The Board worked on the preliminary 2014 budget.
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by K. Skoog to 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 August 26, 2013 meeting and the following items:
Mental Health License Renewal
Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with HDR Engineering for 2013 Routine and Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection of the Ione Bridge
AGREEMENT 2013-47, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust Subscription Agreement
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-48, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Washington Counties Insurance Fund Trust Agreement and Bylaws, January 1, 2014
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-49, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
HRA VEBA Employer Adoption Agreement
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-50, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Title II Participation Agreement Supplemental Project Agreement to Master Participating Agreement #11-PA-11062100-002 Between Pend Oreille County Weed Board and the USDA, Forest Service Colville National Forest
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-51, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Resolution Appointing The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-30, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Payroll Change Notices:
Counseling Services –
Gwenda Renee Morrison, Designated Mental Health Professional, Effective 08/26/2013
Investment Earnings: $7,505.03
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Correspondence Sent:
Washington State Liquor Control Board-Marijuana Licensing Survey
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Correspondence:
9.1 F. Ownbey, Regulation Forester/District Manager, Washington State Department of Natural Resources-Forest Fire Protection Requirements
9.2 Lake Roosevelt Forum-2013 Conference, November 19th and 20th, 2013
9.3 International Selkirk Loop 2014 Returning Advertiser Agreement
9.4 Pend Oreille County Fair Board, September 3, 2013 Agenda, August 6, 2013 Minutes
9.5 V. Holstrom, Secretary/Treasurer, Teamsters Local Union No. 690-Pend Oreille County I.T.S. Department
9.6 S. Hung, Section Manager, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, Department of Ecology-Reply to 45-day extension request regarding the Shoreline Master Plan
9.7 J. Kaino, WCIF Executive Director, Washington Counties Insurance Fund-Amended Agreement
9.8 Washington State Liquor Control Board-Marijuana Licensing Survey
9.9 2013 Annual Report, Pend Oreille County Law Library
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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
Fund Fund Amount
Current Expense $ 172,312.25
Counseling Services $ 1,366.66
Fair $ 1,169.62
Park $ 17,728.77
Timber Sales $ 1,378.24
Extension Education $ 77.75
Public Facilities $ 14,487.39
Solid Waste $ 388.24
Equipment R&R $ 72,749.01
IT Services $ 290.75
TOTAL: $ 281,948.68
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Motion to adjourn was made by K. Skoog to adjourn. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/______APPROVED: s/______Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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