M. Manus Was Excused for a Meeting at 9:40 A.M. the Board Recessed at 9:40 A.M. for Lack

June 12, 2017

The meeting of the Pend Oreille County Commissioners was called to order at 9:35 a.m. in their meeting room. Present were Vice-Chair Stephen Kiss and Commissioner Mike Manus. Chair Karen Skoog was excused for the morning.

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Motion was made by M. Manus to allow the Vice-Chair to approve the vouchers. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

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M. Manus was excused for a meeting at 9:40 a.m. The Board recessed at 9:40 a.m. for lack of a quorum.

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M. Manus returned to the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

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County resident and Rotarian Dean Cummings was present along with Rusty Koontz of Specialty Mobility Services (SMS) for a funding request. Also present was county resident Bob Eugene. There was discussion of budget, an anonymous donor who will provide match funding, a request in the amount of $5,000, and sustaining existing services. The Board is favorable in supporting the request and will consider funding possibilities.

D. Cummings spoke about the Rotary train project. Rotary purchased the train from the Lion’s Club and has expended most of its funds. A request of $4,000 financial assistance through Hotel/Motel Tax funding was requested.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

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K. Skoog arrived at 1:20 p.m.

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The Board discussed the marijuana moratorium. In attendance were county residents JoHanna Grider and B. Eugene, Certified Prevention Specialist Carrie McKinley, and an unidentified county resident. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve Ordinance 2017-2 banning retail sales of marijuana in unincorporated Pend Oreille County. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

Governing Facilities Associated with the Retail Sales of Marijuana in Unincorporated Pend Oreille County; Stating that the County will not Process Applications for Marijuana Facilities in Towns that have Prohibited such Facilities; Adopting Findings of Fact; Providing for Severability; and Declaring an Emergency

ORDINANCE 2017-2, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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The Board discussed counseling services, leasing county property, and the arena at the fairgrounds.

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M. Manus was excused at 3:45 p.m.

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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by S. Kiss 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 June 5, 2017 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (through 5/31/2017):$11,707.54

Investment Earnings (estimate year-to-date):$16,076.77

Project Closure: BG-2015-123 Jail Remodel

Authorization for Public Works to Obtain Summer Help through Rural Resources

WCRP Risk Exposure Assessment

In the Matter of Declaring the County’s Intent to Create an Emergency Medical Services District as authorized by RCW 36.32.480; and Scheduling Public Hearings on the Formation of an Emergency Medical Services District

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-21, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Authorization for Public Works to Surplus the Weed Board’s 2002 F250 Pickup

Public Assistance Grant Agreement D17-132 with Washington State Military Department and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Expenses Related to the 2017 Winter Storms

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-43, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

FY2016 Homeland Security Grant between Spokane County Greater Spokane Department of Emergency Management and Pend Oreille County

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-44, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Public Comment Period – There were no persons present for comment.

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At 4:30 p.m., K. Skoog declared the meeting continued to June 13.

June 13, 2017

The meeting resumed at 9:15 a.m. K. Skoog was excused to attend the A to Z Ninth Circuit Hearing in Seattle.

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The Board discussed economic development, the need for housing, forest management, the arena at the fairgrounds, and leasing county property.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

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The Board convened in executive session regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for 5 minutes from 2:55 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also present was Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt.

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The Board convened in executive session regarding the acquisition of real estate pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for 20 minutes from 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Also present was D. Hunt.

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D. Hunt was present for an update. Topics discussed included Rustler’s Gulch use as stated in the deed, tax title property, the Ashenfelter Bay Agreement, the CASA Agreement, Public Records legislation, leasing county property, and marijuana.

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Nine members of the Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H Club were in attendance to provide a presentation regarding the arena at the County Fairgrounds. Also in attendance were 4-H Leader Nicole Seeber, Fairgrounds Caretaker Sara McDaniel, WSU Extension Director/4-H Youth Development Agent Mike Jensen, ITS Director Mark Lemen, Newport Miner News Editor Don Gronning, 2 parent supporters, Fair Board Member Ryan Tellessen, and Road District Supervisor Dan Reijonen. The 4-Hers illustrated the history of the arena, the importance of good ground, the type of material needed, the cost of materials, events which could take place at the arena, and fundraisers the club has held.

D. Reijonen, resident expert of the historical conditions of the arena, spoke to the group about options regarding material and ground work.

M. Manus announced donations which have been pledged by Ponderay Newsprint in the amount of $500 and by an anonymous donor in the amount of $3,000.

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Correspondence Received:

6.05POC Fair Board-June Agenda, May Minutes

6.06S. Porter-Application to Lease County Owned Property

6.07B. Desloge-Voting Credentials, 2017 NACo Annual Conference

6.08W. Pettis-Application to Lease County Owned Property

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Correspondence Sent:

D. Comins-Thank you for service to the Planning Commission

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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$ 381,144.61

Counseling Services$ 78,970.83

Crime Victims Compensation$ 253.40

Fair$ 4,145.63

Law Library$ 258.50

Park$ 241.54

Road$ 97,611.43

Treasurer’s O&M$ 500.00

Emergency 911 Communications$ 10,532.49

Extension Education$ 354.33

Growth Management$ 1,635.36

Public Facilities$ 2,746.70

Solid Waste$ 23,267.95

Equipment R&R$ 235,401.06

IT Services$ 13,711.67

Sheriff’s Trust$ 1,346.00

TOTAL$ 852,121.50

Checks 165362 through 165427 totaling $56,865.42 and Electronic Funds Transfers 12802 through 13027 totaling $537,285.72 dated June 9, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

Checks 165429 through 165504 totaling $329,477.93 and Electronic Funds Transfer 13035 totaling $3,570.91 dated June 12, 2017.

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Motion was made by M. Manus to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

ATTEST: /s/ APPROVED: /s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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