May 31, 2016

The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. S. Kiss offered the invocation. M. Manus led the flag salute.

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K. Skoog provided an update from the NACo conference she attended last week.

(2)

Public Works Director Sam Castro was present for an update. Also present was county resident Bob Eugene.

S. Castro expressed the need for a qualified professional regarding the Northshore Canal Project. Motion was made by S. Kiss to authorize Public Works to solicit proposals and qualifications for a licensed hydrologist. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

S. Castro discussed the two bids received for the SP-145 West Branch LeClerc Creek Bridge #2 Guard Rail Terminal Ends. Recommendation was made by S. Castro to award the bid to the lowest bidder. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the bid from Frank Gurney, Inc. in the amount of $16,535. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.

Update items discussed included the HVAC replacement, the progress of the projects at the Hall of Justice and a review of the jail security fencing proposal. Motion was made by S. Kiss to tentatively schedule the road crew to clear the intended fencing area at the jail. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Additionally, S. Castro provided an update on road projects and solid waste issues.

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County Extension Director Mike Jensen was present for an update. Also present was B. Eugene. Items discussed included the Food $ense grant reduction in funding, planning for the 2016 Fair, the Master Gardener Program, a Webinar concerning Preparing Youth Camps for Wildland Fire and an upcoming meeting of the Wildland Fire Planning Group.

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The Board recessed for lunch.

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Public Hearing – Surplus Vehicles. Present was County Engineer Don Ramsey. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. D. Ramsey identified the following vehicles to be considered for surplus and disposal: 2001 Mack RD688, 2003 Mack, 2006 Ford F150, 2010 Ford Expedition, 2007 Ford Expedition and a Gilcrest Paver. D. Ramsey noted these vehicles are no longer needed by the ER&R, Sheriff and Road Departments. There being no further discussion the hearing was closed.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to declare the 5 vehicles and 1 piece of equipment as surplus and to dispose of them through an online auction service. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Surplus Property in the Equipment Repair and Replacement Fund

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-22, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Interim ITS Director Josh Shelton was present for an update. J. Shelton produced a map displaying roads and trails in the county. Update items included interviews for the ITS Director andthe projects at the Hall of Justice.

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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the corrected minutes of the Board’s May 23, 2016 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year to date)$8,057.71

Payroll Change Notice:

Public Works/Road Division –

Kyle Colliver, Mechanic, $21.45/hr., Effective 5/25/2016

Public Works/Solid Waste –

Lane Thompson, Temporary Transfer Stations Coordinator position ended, Effective 5/29/2016

Sheriff/Communications –

Jacob Hogue, Step 4, $3,059.92/mo., Effective 6/01/2016

Sheriff/Corrections –

Jessica Engelstad, Step 2, $3,141.02/mo., Effective 6/01/2016

Application for Advance Travel:

Cesar Stoddard-ESRI International User Conference, June 26-July 1, San Diego, $411.84

Josh Shelton-ESRI International User Conference, June 26-July 1, San Diego, $414.54

Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Interagency Agreement-Registered Sex Offender Address Verification Program July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-29, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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The Board discussed Tri County Health, Marijuana and Growth Management.

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Motion was made by S. Kiss to continue the meeting to June 1. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

June 1, 2016

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The meeting resumed at 8:00 a.m. Present were Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt and WNR Hydrogeologist Gene St. Godard.Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the amendment to the contract with WNR. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with WNR

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-30, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Water Bank Workshop – Present were D. Hunt and G. St. Godard. Community Development Director Mike Lithgow joined the workshop at 10:00.

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Correspondence Received:

5.13Dr. Carstens-Commencement Invitation

5.14L. Hartrich-Assignment Letter

5.15S. Clark-NACo Election of Officers

5.16D. Comeau-Prehearing Conference

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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$299,627.92

Counseling Services$ 59,199.08

Crime Victims$ 213.23

Fair$ 242.47

Park $ 596.28

Road$ 95,594.25

Emergency 911 Communications$ 12,477.11

Low Income Housing/2060$ 1,020.12

Homeless Program/2163$ 3,364.43

Growth Management$ 928.39

Public Facilities$ 2,380.61

Capital Projects$ 615.28

Solid Waste$ 22,204.67

Equipment R&R$ 12,729.69

IT Fund$ 26,298.78

Sheriff’s Trust$ 381.00

TOTAL$ 537,873.31

Checks 156900 through156936 totaling $84,784.58 and Electronic Fund Transfers 7430 through 7616totaling $404,033.54 dated May 25, 2016. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

Checks 156937 through 157024 totaling $68,035.25 dated May 31, 2016.

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M. Manus declared the meeting adjourned at 12:10.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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