October 10, 2016
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The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at9:00 a.m. Karen Skoog was excused until 9:45.
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The Board discussed the anticipated industrial project, roads, the Forest Service, Tri-County Health, a proposed Social Media Policy, and wolves.
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K. Skoog was excused for the remainder of the day.
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Public Works 2017 Budget Review – Present were Financial Manager Jill Shacklett, Auditor Marianne Nichols, Public Works Director Sam Castro, Road District Supervisor Dan Reijonen, Public Works Office Manager/Risk Manager Teresa Brooks, Fleet Manager Brian Egland, Fleet Accountant Teresa Deal, and Senior Design & Construction Engineer George Luft. The Board reviewed budget requests and narratives from the following departments: ER&R, Road Division, Buildings & Grounds, and Solid Waste.
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T. Brooks was present to review thedesignations of representatives to the Risk Pool.
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The Board discussed budget. J. Shacklett was present.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:45.
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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the Minutes of the Board’s October 3, 2016 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (through September 30)$20,477.34
Investment Earnings (year-to-date)$23,113.91
Timber Harvest Contract between Pend Oreille County and Burya Logging & Trucking, Inc.
CONTRACT NO. 2016-28, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Approval for Sheriff to hire a part time Court Building Security Officer
Master’s Touch Contract Renewal
AGREEMENT NO. 2016-52, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Amendment to Agreement No. WQAIP-2016-PeOCWB-00009 between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Pend Oreille County Weed Board for the Bead Lake Invasive Weeds Eradication Project
AGREEMENT NO. 2016-53, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer was present to request an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for one hour from 1:30 to 2:30. Also present was Sheriff Alan Botzheim. J. Shacklett joined the group at 2:20. M. Manus requested an additional 30 minutes until 3:00.
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Consultant Gregg Dohrn was present for a follow up discussion regarding the Growth Management Act Survey, the proposed industrial project, and a grant application. Also present were Community Development Director Mike Lithgow and county resident Bob Eugene.
G. Dohrndiscussed the timeframe in which a wetland study must be conducted on the intended property for the industrial project.
The group reviewed a grant application to the Department of Commerce for funding up to $250,000 for the industrial project which has been named as a project of statewide significance. The Board drafted a letter of support.
M. Lithgow discussed the Community Development Director duties to consider for the transition period.
The group discussed and completed the WSAC Growth Management Act Survey.
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Public Comment Period – There were no persons present for comment.
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M. Manus declared the meeting continued to October 11.
October 11, 2016
The meeting resumed at9:00 a.m. K. Skoog was excused.
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Counseling Services 2017 Budget Review – Present were Counseling Services Business Manager Kris Martin, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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District Court 2017 Budget Review – Present were District Court Judge Philip Van De Veer, District Court Administrator Rachel Johnson, M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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M. Nichols was present to request approval to advertise for a part time mail clerk. Also present was J. Shacklett. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve advertising for a mail clerk. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
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Prosecutor/Coroner 2017 Budget Review – Present were Prosecutor Dolly Hunt, M. Nichols, J. Shacklett and B. Eugene.
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D. Hunt was present for a legal update. Also present was B. Eugene. Topics discussed included the A to Z Hearing, an EMS District,water resources, a social media policy, and staffing.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00.
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The Board discussed the proposed industrial project and HiTest Sand.
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The Board discussed the transition process for the Community Development Department. S. Shanholtzer was present.
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Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve sending the letter to the Department of Commerce supporting the grant application for the economic development project. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
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Correspondence Received:
10.04POC Fair Board-September Minutes, October Agenda
10.05R. McCroskey-Caseload Points Report
10.06W. Kemp-Planning Commission interest
10.07POC Assessor-Road Levy Certification
10.08POC Assessor-County General Levy Certification
10.09WSLCB-Change of Location Application, Green Mountain Cannabis, 576 Regal Rd., Elk
10.10WSLCB-Liquor License Renewal Applications: Whitley Oil, LLC, 333111 Hwy 2, Newport; and, Hayer & Sons, Inc. dba Usk General Store, 111 5th St., Usk
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Correspondence Sent:
W. Simpson-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$357,798.55
Counseling Services$ 79,952.95
Crime Victims Compensation$ 249.05
Fair$ 1,869.90
Law Library$ 246.18
Park$ 2,255.04
Road$120,370.87
Emergency 911 Communications$ 50,331.32
Extension Education$ 120.00
Growth Management$ 1,130.86
Public Facilities$ 2,697.95
Solid Waste$ 20,071.59
Risk Management$ 800.00
IT Fund$ 14,764.19
TOTAL$652,658.45
Checks 159979 through 160071 totaling $56,475.08 and Electronic Fund Transfers 9334 through 9572 totaling $497,467.35 dated October 7, 2016. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.
Checks 160072 through 160163 totaling $158,976.42 and Electronic Fund Transfers 9573 through 9574 totaling $3,401.84 dated October 11, 2016.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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