February 27, 2017
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in theirmeeting room at 9:15 a.m. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Vice Chair Stephen 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 corrected Minutes of the Board’s February 20, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year to date estimate):$4,479.85
Payroll Change Notice:
Counseling Services -
Stephanie Braden, Receptionist, Step 1, $2,402.08/mo., Effective 2/27/2017
Cutter Theatre Lease Agreement
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-15,COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present for an update. Items discussed included Emergency Medical Records, a visit by the DSHS Office of Forensic Mental Health Services to review competency and diversion implementation, the WISe services requirement, BHO bed allocation funding, and a proposed sales tax increase for mental health funding.
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Interim Community Development Director Andy Huddleston was present for an update. Items discussed were the Parks Timber Sale and a constituent’s building site request.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:05 p.m.
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Public Works Director Sam Castro was present to discuss current road conditions. Also present were Road District Supervisor Dan Reijonen and county resident JoHannaGrider.
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PUD Director of Operations and Engineering Chris Jones was present to speak about a recent meeting he attended with other utility companies addressing electricity usage by marijuana processing facilities. Also present were S. Castro, D. Reijonen, and J. Grider. Factors of consideration included communication between the customer and the utility company, hazards which arise from an overload to the service size, rates, and options to upgrade service.
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J. Grider was present to provide the Board a copy of the proposed legislation relating to marijuana.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Also present were county resident Bob Eugene and Newport Miner News Editor Don Gronning. Topics discussed included a proposed one-tenth of one percent sales tax for mental health funding, the Parks Timber Sale andemergency medical services.
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Public Comment Period – There were no persons present for comment.
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The Board discussed a proposed EMS District.
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At 4:45 p.m., K. Skoog declared the meeting continued to February 28.
February 28, 2017
The meeting room was available at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments.
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K. Skoog called to order the meeting of the Elected Officials and Department Heads at 9:00 a.m. Present wereS. Kiss, M. Manus, R. Cary, S. Castro, Incoming Community Development Director Greg Snow, Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer, County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, Auditor Marianne Nichols, D. Hunt, County Engineer Don Ramsey, Public Works Office Manager/Risk Manager Teresa Brooks, ITS Director Mark Lemen, B. Eugene, Northern Regional Representative for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers Andrew Engell, Assessor Jim McCroskey, Treasury Manager Lisa Vallieres, Accountant I Theresa Schoener, Commissioner Programs Christine Rahoun, A. Huddleston, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, and District Court Administrator Rachel Johnson.
D. Hunt presented a power point as part of the department spotlight.Topics covered included the many roles of the prosecutor and the importance of contract review with a reminder to print out referenced material.
A. Engell provided information on the process of delivering correspondence to the Congresswoman.
The group discussed a request for a vendor stand and established a committee to oversee the county website.
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A. Engell and Mike Poulson, Senior Policy Adviser to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, were available for a legislative discussion. Also present were B. Eugene, county resident Steve Wilson and county resident Bob Moran. Topics discussed included Secure Rural Schools, PILT, Stewardship, A to Z, economic development, Pend Oreille Riverlevels, forest management, scheduling of conference calls with the Congresswoman, federally funded projects, wetland restoration, and the Corps of Engineers. The group identified economic development as the primary concern facing Pend Oreille County.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:15 p.m.
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The Board discussed emergency medical services. Fire District No. 6 Chief Alex Arnold was in attendance.
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WSU County Extension Director Mike Jensen was present for an update. Topics discussed included the Governor’s Summit on Career Connected Learning event on May 31, Snap Education staffing, 4-H Super Saturday on March 18, archery training, Tech Wizards funding, and Master Gardener workshops. M. Jensen provided a review of the ‘Don’t Let Your Camp Go to Pot’ article written for the American Camp Association.
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S. Shanholtzer was present to review the handbook for new employees and to propose a standard for the evaluation process.
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S. Shanholtzer requested an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 15 minutes from 3:20 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. Also present was M. Nichols.
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The Board moved into executive session regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for 45 minutes from 3:40 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.
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The Board discussed legislation and the Governor’s budget regarding Voluntary Stewardship Program funding.
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Correspondence Received:
2.12B. Billingsley-2016 2nd & 4th Quarter Caseload Reports
2.13D. Hunt-Tender of Defense
2.14House Bill Report HB 1099
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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$275,131.20
Counseling Services$ 59,092.40
Crime Victims Compensation$ 215.62
Fair$ 148.00
Park$ 464.68
Road$121,274.82
Emergency 911 Communications$ 42,766.57
Growth Management$ 1,084.90
Public Facilities$ 2,405.65
Capital Projects$342.74
Solid Waste$ 14,635.96
Risk Management$ 1,859.19
Equipment R&R$ 11,720.34
IT Fund$ 13,780.85
TOTAL$544,922.92
Checks163145 through 163180 totaling $50,794.64 and Electronic Funds Transfers 11289 through 11481 totaling $463,127.46 dated February 24, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.
Checks 163181 through 163234 totaling $55,783.49 and Electronic Funds Transfer 11482 totaling $388.62 dated February 27, 2017.
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K. Skoog declared the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of theBoard
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