November 27,2017
The meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in their meeting room. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Vice Chair Stephen Kiss, Commissioner Mike Manus, and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. K. Skoog offered the invocation and led the flag salute.
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Public Works Director Sam Castro was present to discuss budgeting matters, the Northshore culvert, and county road conditions.
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The Board discussed the Northeast Tri County Health budget.
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Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer was present to speak about consultant from Labor & Industries who has scheduled a visit to the county regarding a safety program.
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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 November 20, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate):$50,537.51
Payroll Change Notice:
Public Works-Roads –
Douglas Ross, Full-time Maintenance Tech, Effective 11/01/2017
Washington State Office of Public Defense Distribution of $21,335
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-82, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Transfer Station & Recycling Technician Job Description
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The Board recessed for lunch at12:00 p.m.
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The Board convened in executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 15 minutes from 1:10 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. Also present was S. Castro.
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Beverly Sarles was present to discuss her interest in serving as a trustee on the Library Board. Also present was trustee Diane Stone. Motion was made by M. Manus to appoint Beverly Sarles to the library board. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Topics discussed included the temporary judicial appointments, a statute regarding firearms in urban growth areas, wake boats, and the Cedar Lane slide.
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Colville National Forest District Ranger Gayne Sears was present for an update. Topics discussed included the data on the LeClerc Grazing Allotment, Mill Creek, road closures due to hazard trees, upcoming projects including Boulder Park, and a request for Forest Service roads to be open for ATV travel.
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Public Comment Period –There were no persons present for comment.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to send a letter to the Forest Service regarding ATV and UTV use of Forest Service roads. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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The meetingwas continuedto November 28.
November 28, 2017
The meeting resumed at 9:20a.m. with all members present.
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The Board convened in executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 20 minutes from 9:25 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Also present were S. Shanholtzer and S. Castro.
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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present for an update. Topics discussed included staffing, a request to rollover vacation days, the upcoming FIMC provider meeting, the multi-county governmental meeting, a grant for Youth Emergency Services, BHO staffing, and a training opportunity for a behavioral response plan.
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WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen was present for an update and shared the 2017 Impact Report which includes the following programs: Snap Ed; 4-H Youth Development; Natural Resources, Agriculture, Horticulture Education; and, the Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program (FRTEP).
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WSU Extension 2018 Budget Review – Present were M. Jensen, Auditor Marianne Nichols, and Financial Manager Jill Shacklett. The group also discussed the 4-Hmembership fee.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:35 p.m.
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S. Castro was present to review the bids received for the Indian Creek Fish Passage project. Also present were County Engineer Don Ramsey, Senior Design & Construction Engineer George Luft, Engineering Technicians Mike Kirkwood and Gursimran Singh, Surveyor Eric Roth, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. S. Castro stated the bids received met the required criteria and submitted the bid tabulation sheet which identified the lowest responsible bidder. The group discussed the process and timeline of the project. Motion was made by S. Kiss to award the bridge for the LeClerc South Indian Creek Fish Passage project to N.A. Degerstrom, the lowest responsible bidder. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
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S. Castro was present to discuss budgeting matters. Also present were M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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ITS Director Mark Lemen was present to discuss a GIS staffing request. Also present were GIS Manager Josh Shelton, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett.
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M. Nichols was present to discuss the Auditor’s 2018 budget request. Also present was J. Shacklett.
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S. Castro was present to discuss budgeting matters. Also present were M. Nichols and J. Shacklett.
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Correspondence Received:
11.16Martin Hall Board-October Agenda and Minutes
11.17Martin Hall Board-November Agenda
11.18USDA-Sullivan Creek Large Woody Debris (LWD) Habitat Restoration Project
11.19Metaline, WA-2018 Budget and Tax Levy
11.20M. DeMerritt-Silicon Smelter Plant
11.21S. Banks-HiTest Sand LLC Silicon Smelter Proposal
11.22 K. Hess-Mills-HiTest Silicon Smelter (addressing Idaho officials)
11.23L. & M. Liberty-HiTest Sand Smelter Proposal
11.24M. & R. Farris- Silicon Smelter Plant
11.25City of Newport-Tax Levy
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Correspondence Sent:
G. Sears-Forest Service Roads
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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$ 309,393.42
Counseling Services$ 66,717.94
Crime Victims Compensation$ 231.33
Fair$ 241.52
Park$ 991.40
Road$ 100,274.78
Drug Enforcement$ 129.82
Emergency 911 Communications$ 34,223.83
Public Facilities$ 6,437.36
Solid Waste$ 18,524.57
Equipment R&R$ 14,429.14
IT Services$ 10,561.97
Sheriff’s Trust$ 255.00
TOTAL$ 562,412.08
Checks169072 through 169105 totaling $45,455.92 and Electronic Funds Transfers 15212 through 15404 totaling $466,979.62 dated November 22, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.
Checks 16106 through 169161 totaling $77,363.51 and Electronic Funds Transfer 15405 totaling $131.71 dated November 27, 2017.
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There being no further business for the week, K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
APPROVED: /s/
Chair of the Board
ATTEST: /s/
Clerk of the Board
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