Due to President S Day, There Was No Meeting

February 19, 2018

Due to President’s Day, there was no meeting.

February 20, 2018

The Commissioners’ meeting room was available for refreshments at 8:30 a.m.

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Chair Stephen Kiss called to order the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Elected Officials and Department Heads meeting. Present were Commissioner Karen Skoog, Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary,Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, Auditor Marianne Nichols, Economic Development Director Jamie Wyrobek, Assessor Jim McCroskey, Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby, Financial Manager Jill Shacklett, ITS Director Mark Lemen, Risk Manager/Public Works Office Manager Teresa Brooks, and Civil Service Chief Examiner Christine Rahoun.

Following the flag salute, S. Kiss opened the meeting to a department roundtable which included conversation regarding legislation, election information, workshops and trainings, grants, and malicious software.

S. Castro departed at 9:15 a.m. Vice-Chair Mike Manus and Treasurer Terri Miller arrived at 9:15 a.m. Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer arrived at 9:25 a.m.

M. Lemen provided posters from a National Cyber Awareness poster contest. S. Shanholtzer reviewed the Washington State sick leave law.

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S. Sorby was present to review a proclamation regarding Invasive Species Awareness Week. Also in attendance was local resident Michael Naylor.

Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the proclamation and press release. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

PROCLAMATION: INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK, FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 3, 2018

S. Sorby requested the Board sign an amended agreement with the Department of Ecology which had been approved last year, but not returned from the state agency. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Chair to re-sign the agreement with Ecology. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. WQAIP-2016-PeOCWB-00009 between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Pend Oreille County Weed Board

AGREEMENT NO. 2018-09, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Local resident Gretchen Koenig arrived at 10:25 a.m. and local resident Sheryl Miller arrived 10:40 a.m.

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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the Minutes of the Board’s February 12, 2018 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate):$17,380.42

Application for Advanced Travel Expense:

Glenn Blakeslee, Northwest Law Enforcement Command College, March 4-March 8, Vancouver, $210.00 for meals

Payroll Change Notice:

Economic Development –

Jamie Wyrobek, $55,642.00/year, Effective 3/01/2018

Job Description – Economic Development Director

Advertise and Solicit Bids for the CRP 824 Fertile Valley Road Project

Interagency Agreement with Pend Oreille County through Washington State Department of Commerce for Growth Management Act Update Grant

AGREEMENT NO. 2018-10, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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S. Kiss presented invoices approved for payment by the Hotel/Motel Tax Board. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the following invoices: Pend Oreille County Auditor, $21.90; International Selkirk Loop, $1,763.10; and, Out There Monthly LLC, $600.00. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

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The Board spoke about employing a Public Records Officer.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:10 p.m.

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Pend Oreille County Library Director Mandy Walters was present to review the Annual Report. Topics discussed included library use, attendance at events, volunteers, and partnerships. Also discussed was the need for a larger building to house the Newport branch.

J. Wyrobek arrived to the meeting at 1:20 p.m. and spoke about a survey for public input and an economic impact study.

M. Walters further discussedthe best option for expansion through a feasibility study regarding a location for the Newport branch through either the purchase or construction of a building.

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S. Castro was present to review the amended contract for the Indian Creek Fish Passage Project. Also present was J. Wyrobek and County Engineer Don Ramsey. Discussion included the negotiation of the construction management bid. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Chair to sign the consultant agreement with Strata for the Indian Creek Fish Passage Project at LeClerc Road South. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Agency A & E Professional Services Lump Sum Consultant Agreement with STRATA, Inc. for Indian Creek Fish Passage LeClerc Road South

CONTRACT NO. 2018-15, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

The Board mentioned a replacement building for the Newport library branch. S. Castro will follow up at a future update.

D. Ramsey requested the Board approve a draw process to determine ranking order of the consultants deemed equally qualified.Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the determination of the Fertile Valley Project consultants as equally qualified and for Public Works to create a process for the selection. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the advertising for bids for the Fertile Valley Project. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

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Kalispel Tribal Council member Curt Holmes was present to discuss Economic Development. Also in attendance were J. Wyrobek, M. Nichols, Kalispel Tribe Public Relations Coordinator Afton Servas, PUD Safety Coordinator Paul Kiss, and local residents Dale Nichols, Martha Nichols, Susan Hobbs, Bob Eugene, and S. Miller.

C. Holmes read a letter on behalf of the Kalispel Tribe regarding the proposed HiTest silicon smelter and the Tribe’s opposition to the proposal due to wages information, emissions and air pollution, working conditions, and the delay in the company’s production of data. The Tribe requested a partnership with the County in opposing the smelter proposal, working together in bringing new business in, and finding a solution to the economic concerns of the county. C. Holmes clarified the requested partnership is not contingent on the County’sposition of the HiTest proposal.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for an update. Also present was M. Nichols. Topics discussed included public records requests, terms of the Salary Commission members, the relationship with the EDC, litigation, and the assistance of independent counsel. The group further discussed the public records request policy, process and charges.

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Correspondence Received:

2.06WSLCB-License Renewal for Usk Bar and Grill, Spirits/Beer/Wine

2.07WSLCB-License Renewal for Broken J 420, Marijuana Processor; Country Gardens 502,Marijuana Producer-Tier 3 and Marijuana Processor

2.08S&D Eslick-Beautiful Bonner county

2.09R. Galbreath-Proposed Site of HiTest Silicone Smelter

2.10E&E Styskel-Copy of letter to Governor re: Proposed HiTest Silicon Smelter

2.11Kalispel Tribe of Indians-Statement to POC Commissioners

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Correspondence Sent:

S. Coelho-Thank you for application

P. Luby-Thank you for application

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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$ 60,282.51

Counseling Services$ 7,187.14

Fair$ 1,104.97

Paths & Trails$ 24,533.90

Road$ 7,464.87

Veteran’s Assistance$ 1,422.59

Growth Management$ 2,783.71

Solid Waste$ 40,393.77

Equipment R&R$ 31,586.82

IT Services$ 24,513.45

Sheriff’s Trust$ 420.00

TOTAL$201,693.73

Checks 170845 through 170947 totaling $199,923.20 and Electronic Funds Transfer 16506 totaling $1,770.53 dated February 20, 2018.

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S. Kiss adjourned the meetingat 4:30 p.m.

APPROVED: /s/

Chair of the Board

ATTEST: /s/

Clerk of the Board

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