January 9, 2017
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Vice-Chair Steve Kiss, Commissioner Mike Manus and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. S. Kiss offered the invocation. K. Skoog led the flag salute.
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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 January 3, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (2016 year-end) $27,686.95
Investment Earnings (year-to-date) $ 2,119.44
Payroll Change Notice:
Counseling Services –
Kelly Alliger, Business Administrative Assistant, Step 1, $2,805.71/mo., Effective 1/01/2017
Jodi Rumph, Account Services Specialist, Step 1, $3,116.74/mo., Effective 1/01/2017
District Court –
Rich Jennings, $20.00/hr., Effective 1/01/2017
Amendment to 16BHO 1937(3) Behavioral Health Services Program: MH Outpatient, Crisis and SUD Outpatient
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-01, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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The Stevens County Board of Commissioners was present via telephone conference call to discuss the request for temporary engineering services. Also present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey and via telephone Stevens County Assistant Public Works Director/Acting County Road Engineer Jason Hart. Financial Manager Jill Shacklett joined the meeting in progress. There was discussion regarding expectations with respect to duration, days per week, compensation, and work load.
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Interim Community Development Director Andy Huddleston was present for an update. Also present was Consultant Gregg Dohrn. Discussion included the year-end report of issued permits, the FEMA Community Assistance Visit results of the county floodplain program, HiTest Sand, sub area planning, marijuana, and development regulations.
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Northwest Management Forester Jess Hirska was present to request approval to advertise for the 2017 Timber Sale within the Pend Oreille County Park and Rustler’s Gulch. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve advertising. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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The Board held a workshop to discuss water banking. Those present included Prosecutor Dolly Hunt, Land Use Attorney Nathan Smith, G. Dohrn, A. Huddleston, Building Inspector Rick Cruse, Community Development Administrative Assistant Terri Ann Hedtke, and Newport Miner News Editor Don Gronning. Hydrogeologist Gene St. Godard was present via telephone. The group discussed water banking issues including a tri-county agreement, the mechanics of a water bank, water rights, values of an acre foot, the Hirst decision, the comprehensive plan update, and current permit procedures.
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K. Skoog was excused to attend the LEOFF 1 meeting.
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Public Comment Period – There were no persons present for comment.
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K. Skoog returned to the meeting.
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K. Skoog declared the meeting continued to January 10.
January 10, 2017
The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m. K. Skoog was excused until 9:15 a.m.
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S. Castro and D. Ramsey were present to discuss the request by Stevens County for engineering services. K. Skoog arrived to the meeting in progress.
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Public Works Update – S. Castro and D. Ramsey were present.
Action Items:
S. Castro discussed the required inspections of the Ione Bridge and requested approval to designate Nicholls Kovich Engineering as sole source for engineering services. Motion was made by M. Manus to solicit Nicholls Kovich as sole source for bridge inspection. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
S. Castro requested approval to enter into an agreement with Epic Land Solutions for the Indian Creek Culvert Elimination Project. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve Public Works to enter into an agreement with Epic Land Solutions. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agreement with Epic Land Solutions for Acquisition, Appraisal, and Relocation Services for the Indian Creek Culvert Elimination Project
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-02, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
S. Castro discussed the request to bid for metals. Motion was made by S. Kiss to enter into an agreement with American Recycling to sell metal for $75.00 per ton. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agreement between Pend Oreille County Solid Waste Division and American Recycling for Removal and Recycling of Metal Commodities from the South County (Deer Valley) Transfer Station
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-03, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Solid Waste:
Discussion included the 5-Year Operations Plan, the scissor lift, platform construction, and landfill closures.
Buildings & Grounds:
Sheriff Alan Botzheim was present for discussion regarding the power outage in the dispatch center over the weekend. The group discussed contingency planning and on call provisions.
Update items included cell tower agreements and the Historic Preservation Grant application awaiting funding approval.
Roads:
Discussion included flood inundation mapping, Lidar (3D) Imagery in areas prone to slides, bridge load rating results, Federal Highways Call for Bridge projects, weather stations, and snow grooming.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols and J. Shacklett were present to discuss the unemployment rate and minimum wage. Also present was Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the 2017 unemployment compensation rate. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
Unemployment Compensation Rate
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-01, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
M. Nichols addressed the minimum wage requirements in the State of Washington as it applies to the county’s mail clerks. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve a 14 percent increase for the two mail clerks. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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S. Shanholtzer was present at the Board’s request to discuss an on call policy.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:15 p.m.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Application for Advanced Travel Expense by Jeff Nichols in the amount of $195.00 for meals to attend the Field Training Officer Seminar in Coeur d’Alene from January 23 through January 27. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Assessor Jim McCroskey was present to discuss the allocation of the regular levy amount. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the resolution adopting the county’s regular tax levy rate. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
Adopting the County’s 2017 Regular Property Tax Levy Rate for 2017 Tax Collection
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-02, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Application for Advanced Travel Expense by Travis Stigall in the amount of $195.00 for meals to attend the Field Training Officer Seminar in Coeur d’Alene from January 23 through January 27. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
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S. Shanholtzer was present to review applications for the Community Development Director position. Also present were A. Huddleston, T. Hedtke and R. Cruse. G. Dohrn arrived to the meeting at 2:45 p.m.
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Pend Oreille County Library Board of Trustees Chair Kathie Schutte was present for the 2016 Library Report. Also present were Trustee Jane Miller Floyd and Director Mandy Walters.
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S. Castro was present to discuss an on call policy. Also present was S. Shanholtzer.
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The Stevens County Board of Commissioners was present via telephone conference call to discuss the request for temporary engineering services. The group also discussed a potential interlocal agreement between the counties.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to send a letter of support for Dale Snyder to be appointed to the Growth Management Hearings Board. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Correspondence Received:
1.01 R. McCroskey-2016 Caseload Points Report
1.02 City of Newport-Resolution Authorizing Inclusion within the EMS Proposed District
1.03 A. Frisque-Zoning in Usk
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Correspondence Sent:
J. McCroskey-Road Shift
M. McGrath-Appointment Letter of Support
J. Inslee-Appointment Letter of Support
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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 $ 362,374.67
Counseling Services $ 106,432.95
Crime Victims Compensation $ 251.49
Fair $ 564.90
Law Library $ 258.50
Park $ 14,443.74
Road $ 117,273.27
Veteran’s Assistance $ 500.00
Emergency 911 Communications $ 43,040.37
Extension Education $ 894.52
Growth Management $ 1,096.03
Public Facilities $ 2,715.77
Capital Projects $ 85.15
Solid Waste $ 74,699.84
Risk Management $ 4,935.04
Equipment R&R $ 55,240.11
IT Fund $ 11,009.80
Sheriff’s Trust $ 1,035.00
TOTAL $ 796,851.15
Checks 161901 through 162060 totaling $274,724.86 and Electronic Fund Transfers 10847 through 10848 totaling $1,760.26 dated January 9, 2017.
Checks 161839 through 161852 and 162144 through 162183 totaling $49,333.08 and Electronic Fund Transfers 10625 through 10814 and 10850 through 10856 totaling $506,051.15 dated January 10, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.
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K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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