The Board Discussed Various Meetings Scheduled This Week

October 21,2013

The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. All members were present.

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The Board discussed various meetings scheduled this week.

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K. Skoog reported on the Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup Public Meeting held October 16th in Spokane, noting she testified regarding regulations and plans that restrict freedom. The Growth Management Act was discussed, as well as the adverse effect on rural areas, written comments are due this week. Other items discussed at the October 16th meeting were: water supply, irrigation, the Tribes’ involvement, government liaisons, and water supply as part of the Columbia River Treaty, K. Skoog stated she requested WSAC research the international issue regarding water supply. Also discussed was strategy. She also noted the Consolidated Colville Tribe was present at that meeting. M. Manus discussed the source of the water going into the Columbia. KSkoognoted there has been no local government involvement regarding the Columbia River Treaty, however Canada has local input. S. Kiss noted this is a ten-year plan.

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K. Skoog discussed the concept of JARPAs. She also discussed the Farm Bureau meeting last week. M. Manus reported on last week’s RSN meeting and the federal government’s involvement and that they want a different model for the RSNs. K. Skoog discussed the upcoming Legislative Steering Committee sessions.

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Crime Victims Services – Jackie Kuehn and Cody Frances discussed the Consolidated Homeless Grant application and requested Board approval of the grant application. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the grant application. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog and passed unanimously.

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M. Manus noted that former Washington State Congressman and 57th Speaker of the U.S.House of Representatives Thomas S. Foleypassed away October 18th. Motion was made by K. Skoog to sign a proclamation honoring Tom Foley. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed unanimously.

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The Board recessed for lunch.

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Public Works Update – Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, Road Shop 2 Foreman Dan Reijonen and ITS GIS Analyst Josh Shelton. J. Shelton discussed a landowners’ request to remove road name signage from Gilbride Lane which is a non-county road. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve removing the road name sign as requested. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog and passed unanimously.

S. Castro presented a resolution for the temporary road closure of Middle Fork Road. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the resolution for closing Middle Fork Road on November 1st. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO.2013-32, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Roads Update - S. Castro discussed reforestation of county timber land pursuant to a proposal from Northwest Management, Inc. No action was taken.

S. Castro requested authorization for Public Works to advertise and hire temporary on-call employees as needed. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the request. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog and passed unanimously.

Acting Foreman George Campbell updated the Board on Road’s meeting with the School Districts regarding school bus routes and snow plowing, with an emphasis on safety for the public and the school buses.

Fleet Manager Brian Egland discussed dozer undercarriage repair estimates.

Buildings and Grounds Update included the following: Winterization projects have been completed; the roof replacement at the Sheriff’s Office is underway; discussed a camera security project, reviewed the fairground barn roof repair estimate;and handrails are being installed between the Courthouse and parking lot by Buildings and Grounds staff.

Also discussed were cellular tower contract agreements.

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ER&R Roundtable – Present were S. Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey, Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett, and Administrative Assistant to the Director Teresa Brooks. As a second touch, D. Ramsey noted the ER&R fund balance needs to be enough to assure continuity of the fund. He discussed current and future fund projections. J. Shacklett discussed the need for individual departments to plan for vehicle needs as well as planning that cost into their individual department budgets. D. Ramsey discussed the replacement program.

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Public Comment Period–County resident Jacob Sattleen discussed the process for the licensing to grow, process and distribute of marijuana.

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K. Skoog was excused from the meeting.

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Forest Supervisor Gayne Sears discussed the recent government shutdown, timber sale contracts, winter recreation, special use and grazing permits, tree marking contracts, the Flowery Trail timber sale and a pre-contract meeting, as well as providing an update on the Capitol Christmas Tree.

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Motion was made by S. Kiss to continue the meeting to Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Motion was seconded by M. Manus and passed unanimously.

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The meeting continued and all members were present.

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Elected Officials/Department Heads Update – Present were Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby, Treasurer Terri Miller, Community Development Director Mike Lithgow, County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, County Engineer D. Ramsey, ITS Director Chad Goodhue, Auditor M. Nichols, Data Processing Coordinator J. Shacklett, Public Works Director S. Castro, Assistant to Public Works Director T. Brooks, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Deputy Prosecutor Dolly Hunt, District Court Judge PhilipVan De Veer, Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne, Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford, District Court Administrator Rachel Johnson, WSU Extension Interim Director Wendy Leach Drum. C. Goodhue discussed Washington County Risk Pool training regarding cyber security. M. Manus discussed the November 1st Capitol Christmas Tree event and early closure of County offices on that date. A.Payne provided a Regional support Network update. J. Shacklett noted the budget review with the Board will soon be completed. A. Botzheim discussed the delivery of the mobile command post. D. Hunt noted there have been 105 felony filings for the year. T. Ownbey noted the number of criminal and dependency case filings, court management options, and jury duty interest concerns. M. Nichols discussed budgets and purchasing rules and regulations. T. Miller noted that the State Auditor audits pursuant to county policies, resolutions, ordinances, and contracts to make sure they are being followed. R. Johnson noted District Court is busy processing several felonies and felony first appearances. W. Drum noted Food Sense staff lost their jobs October 1stand state-wide 189 staff lost jobs due to the Farm Bill not being signed. She provided an update on the Extension Director search. T. Miller discussed the surplus real property sale, tax foreclosure sale, tax collection, and bank change update. S.Sorby stated they are completing winterization projects and working on a pesticide storage room. M. Lithgow stated there are a number of building permits for pre-winter projects. He provided an update on the comprehensive plan. S. Castro discussed the capital project of handrail fabrication and installation from the Courthouse to the parking lot and provided an update on Public Works’ financial status. K. Skoog noted the SMP update comments were done in the form of a resolution.

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Counseling ServicesUpdate – A. Payne discussed the State’s meeting last Thursday in Spokane to regarding the Center for Medicaid and Medicare’s directive for corrective action of the State’s procurement process for the Regional Support Network mental health system. Counties need to ensure adequate access and network coverage in rural areas that include care coordination which includes community partners.

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Counseling Services 2014 Budget Review and Discussion – Present were: A. Payne, Business Manager Kris Martin, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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The Board recessed for Lunch.

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Emergency Management 2014 Budget Review and Discussion –Present were Sheriff A. Botzheim, Emergency Management Deputy Director Joann Boggs, 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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Alan discussed the Inspector political appointment and salaries of 911 Coordinator and Deputy Director Joann Boggs.

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Homeland Security 2014 Budget Review and Discussion -Present were Sheriff Botzheim, Emergency Management Deputy Director Joann Boggs, 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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Emergency 911 Communications 2014 Budget Review and Discussion –Present were Sheriff Botzheim, Emergency Management Deputy Director Joann Boggs, 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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Enhanced Dispatch 2014 Budget Review and Discussion –Present were Sheriff Botzheim, Emergency Management Deputy Director Joann Boggs, 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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Jail 2014 Budget Review and Discussion –Present were Sheriff Botzheim, Captain Geoff Rusho, Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Taylor, 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.

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Sheriff 2014 Budget Review and Discussion –Present were Sheriff Botzheim, Emergency Management Deputy Director Joann Boggs, 911 Coordinator Steve West, 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. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s October 14, 2013 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings: $8,553.64

Interagency Agreement 1AA14133 Between The State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts and Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court for the Support of CASA Programs

AGREEMENT NO. 2013-55, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Approval for Public Works to purchase Autodesk Infrastructure design software from DLT Solutions

Approve title and salary change for Counseling Services DFC Martina Coordes to Certified Prevention Professional, effective November 1, 2013

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Payroll Change Notices:

Auditor:

Erin Malcolm and Catherine Rawley, Elections Helper, $10.16/hr., effective 10/21/2013

Weed Control:

Jan Rice, Weed Specialist III, $23.59/hr., Temporary through 12/31/2013, effective 10/24/2013

Sheriff:

Dar Lin Sanchez, Longevity $205.00, effective 11/01/2013

DeLana Lacy, Step 4 $2841.29, effective 11/01/2013

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Correspondence:

10.18T. Griffith, Dept. of Archaeology & Historic Preservation - Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places by the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

10.19D. Windom, Northeast Tri County Health District – NETCHD Management Team

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Correspondence Sent:

Boards and Commission Members With Terms Expiring in 2013

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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$ 63,946.71

Counseling Services$ 3,662.97

Fair$ 744.59

Law Library$ 217.35

Homeless Program/2163$ 2,000.00

Solid Waste$ 1,186.73

Risk Management$ 730.46

Sheriff’s Trust $ 1,245.00

TOTAL:$ 73,733.81

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Motion to adjourn was made by K. Skoog to adjourn. Motion was seconded byS. Kiss. Motion carried.

ATTEST:s/______APPROVED:s/______Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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