There Was No Meeting Due to the New Year S Day Holiday

January 1, 2018

There was no meeting due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

January 2, 2018

The meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:10 a.m. in their meeting room. Present were Chair Stephen Kiss, Vice-Chair Mike Manus, and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. Commissioner Karen Skoog was excused. S. Kiss offered the invocation and led the flag salute.

(1)

Assessor Jim McCroskey was present to discuss the approved budget in relation to the road shift. Also present was Financial Manager Jill Shacklett.

(2)

Auditor Marianne Nichols was present to discuss policy regarding office closures due to weather. Also present was J. Shacklett.

(3)

A local resident stopped in to inquire about purchasing a county-owned parcel of land.

(4)

Motion was made by M. Manus to reappoint Don Comins to the Parks & Recreation Board. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

(5)

Motion was made by M. Manus to reappoint S. Kiss and K. Skoog to the Board of Health. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

(6)

The Board discussed a request by the Health Care Authority for county representation.

(7)

Consent Agenda - Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the Minutes of the Board’s December 18, 2017 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (estimate as of December 21, 2017): $57,586.47

Payroll Change Notice:

Community Development –

Greg Snow, $70,000.00/year, Effective 01/01/2018

District Court

Scott Cornwell, Step 5, $4,703.78/mo., Effective 01/01/2018

Sheriff-Corrections –

Kaitlin Ens, Resignation, Effective 01/01/2018

Cost of Living Adjustment of 1% to Non-Represented Employees, Contracted Directors, and Elected Officials (excluding Board of Commissioners) Effective 01/01/2018

2018 Medical Contribution of $705/month for Non-Represented Employees, Contracted Directors, and Elected Officials

Updated Job Description – District Court Probation Officer

Job Description – Planning Technician

Request to Advertise for and Hire a Planning Technician

Treasurer’s List of 2017 Property Tax Refunds

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

(8)

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

(9)

The Board convened in executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 15 minutes from 1:08 p.m. to 1:23 p.m. Also present were Public Works Director Sam Castro and Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer.

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Public Works Update – Present were S. Castro, S. Shanholtzer (for Action Items a. & b.), and county resident Bob Eugene.

Action Items:

a.  Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the On-Call Recycling Job Description. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

b.  Motion was made by M. Manus to offer Oliver Johnson the vacant solid waste position. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

c.  Motion was made by M. Manus to amend the Capital Facilities Plan and move the funds when necessary. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

d.  Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the resolution to adopt the Pend Oreille County Drone Policy. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Following discussion to make minor revisions to the document, the motion carried unanimously.

Pend Oreille County Drone Policy

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

e.  Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the contract with Quality Steel Buildings for the 40 x 60 shop with the change order to exclude doors. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

Contract with Quality Steel Building, Inc. to Construct, Improve and Complete the 2017 Sheriff Office 40’ x 60’ x 18’ Storage Building

CONTRACT NO. 2018-01, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

f.  Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the 2017 Title VI report. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

Title VI 2017 Annual Report

AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Update Items:

Topics discussed included right of way transitions, open house meetings for upcoming road projects, elevator inspections, and winter road maintenance.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Also in attendance were B. Eugene and Idaho residents Michael Naylor, Axel and Theresa Hiesener, and Ben and Debbie Barker. Topics discussed included potential grants for archiving and the updating of policies.

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D. Hunt requested an executive session regarding litigation pursuant to RCW42.30.110(1)(i) for 15 minutes from 3:12 p.m. to 3:27 p.m.

(13)

S. Kiss provided an update from the Martin Hall meeting he attended last week. Also in attendance were M. Naylor, A. Hiesener, T. Hiesener, B. Barker, and D. Barker.

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Public Comment Period – Present for comment were M. Naylor, A. Hiesener, T. Hiesener, B. Barker, D. Barker, and local resident Sheryl Miller. The topic for comment was HiTest. T. Hiesener requested clarification on the makeup of the executive committee. A. Hiesener provided a synopsis regarding the lack of information of the company’s license and funding in Canada. A group of those present remarked about current road maintenance occurring near the company’s property. S. Miller questioned the property jurisdiction and the inability to access the property. D. Barker requested there be a concern for Idaho residents. Other comments included a pro-recreation plan, the STIP approval, and a background check.

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Correspondence Received:

01.01 US Army Corps of Engineers-Albeni Falls Master Plan

01.02 WSLCB-License Renewals: The Boat Launch Restaurant & Lounge and The Boat Launch Convenience Store, 802 South Shore Road #B and #A, Spirits/Beer/Wine and Beer/Wine; Diamond Lake Deli & More, 325182 Highway 2, Beer/Wine

01.03 H. Slind, Port Angeles-Proposed Silicon Smelter

01.04 A. Slind, Port Angeles-Proposed Silicon Smelter

01.05 D. Mueller-Request to be Reappointed to Planning Commission

01.06 M. Schanz-Board of Health Representation for 2018

01.07 CANSS-Rezone and Conditional Use Permit Process

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Correspondence Sent:

J. McCroskey-2018 Road Shift

NETCHD-Reappointments to the Board of Health

J. Stuart-Thank you for Service

P. Edgren-Reappointment to the Planning Commission

J. Sherman-Reappointment to the Noxious Weed Control Board

W. Bailey-Reappointment to the Noxious Weed Control Board

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As of this date, the Board approved vouchers for payment as listed and made available by the Auditor’s Office. The following vouchers/warrants/electronic payments are approved for payment:

Salary and Claim

Current Expense $ 247,085.93

Counseling Services $ 65,057.58

Crime Victims Compensation $ 231.42

Park $ 549.79

Road $ 88,192.64

Emergency 911 Communications $ 31,224.99

Public Facilities $ 45,292.17

Solid Waste $ 15,084.86

Equipment R&R $ 9,463.68

IT Services $ 10,432.87

TOTAL $ 512,615.93

Checks 169788 through 169796 and 169820 through 169821 totaling $94,739.00. Electronic Funds Transfers 15646 through 15838 totaling $451,600.78 dated December 21, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

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S. Kiss adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.

APPROVED: /s/

Chair of the Board

ATTEST: /s/

Clerk of the Board

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