The Board Spoke About Requests for a No Wake Zone and a Potential Water Banking Agreement

May 1, 2017

The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:20 a.m. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Vice-Chair Steve Kiss, and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. Commissioner Mike Manus was excused to provide testimony to the United States Senate in D.C. regarding SRS funding. K. Skoog offered the invocation and led the flag salute.

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The Board spoke about requests for a no wake zone and a potential water banking agreement.

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Community Development Director Greg Snow was present for an update. Also present was county resident Bob Eugene. Discussion included a yearly comparison of building permits, a training for the Planning Commission, permitting processes, enforcement of the Shoreline Master Program, and a constituent concern about a permit.

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

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County resident Fred Willenbrock was present to discuss Diamond Lake water levels, erosion, and a requested wake ban.

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Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer requested an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 1 hour from 1:35 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Also in attendance were Sheriff Alan Botzheim and Financial Manager Jill Shacklett.

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S. Shanholtzer reviewed union agreements.

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Public Comment Period – County resident Bob Tully was present to talk about lake levels and request the buoys be placed on Diamond Lake. It is the Board’s understanding the Sheriff’s office coordinates this with the Association.

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M. Manus was present by telephone to discuss options to a wake ban.

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At 4:30 p.m., K. Skoog announced the meeting continued to May 2.

May 2, 2017

The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m. K. Skoog and S. Kiss werepresent.

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Public Works Update – Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro and County Engineer Don Ramsey.

The Board endorsed the contract with Idaho Asphalt for CAPP Materials per bid award March 7.

Agreement with Idaho Asphalt for 2017 County Arterial Preservation Program Materials-HFE 150 Oil

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-31, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

There was discussion regarding the application of dry form calcium chloride for road stabilization, reimbursement submittals to FEMA in the amount of $1.4 million following the completion of the preliminary damage assessment, and the Indian Creek Right of Way project.

There was discussion regarding STP funding allocation, allowed uses, eligible projects, communication with cities and towns, and the yearly updating of a prioritized list of projects anddistribution offunding.

S. Castro reviewed the Equestrian Trail Project noting available funding of $230,000, the permitting process, anticipated completion of design, and the construction of the non-motorized trail.

The group discussed the Sandy Shores Right of Way Acquisition and the shortage of required match funding for the project. It was suggested to not obligate the project this year, but keep the project active for the next funding cycle.

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The Board traveled to the jail for a tour provided by Captain Geoff Rusho. Also in attendance were A. Botzheim, Undersheriff Grant Sirevog, S. Castro, and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor James Batie.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:45 p.m.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. There was discussion regarding a water banking agreement. Present by telephone conference call was consulting land use attorney Nathan Smith.

The legal update continued with discussion regarding the diking district, requests for no wake restrictions, and trainings for volunteer boards.

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Motion was made by S. Kiss to adopt a resolution to put a temporary no wake restriction on Sacheen Lake until further review. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Imposing a Temporary No Wake Restriction on Sacheen Lake

RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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D. Hunt requested an executive session regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 15 minutes from 3:55 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. K. Skoog requested an additional 5 minutes to 4:15 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 April 24, 2017 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year-to-date):$9,139.10

Payroll Change Notice:

Sheriff-Communications –

Karla Ens, Discharge, Effective 4/26/2017

Job Description and Pay Scale for Planner II/Building Inspector

Sole Source for Material Purchase and Application of Dry Form Calcium Chloride to Oxford, Inc.

Prevention Contract Amendment 4 to DSHS 1563-42489

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-32, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

STOP Violence Against Women Grant #F16-31103-059

GRANT NO. 2017-02, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

PROCLAMATION –OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2017

PROCLAMATION – PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 21-27, 2017

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Correspondence Received:

5.1WSLCB-Application for Added Privilege, Hayer & Sons, Inc., Usk General Store, 111 5th St., Usk, Grocery Store-Beer/Wine-Snack Bar

5.2D. Condon-State of the City of Spokane

5.3POC Fair Board-May Agenda

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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$ 99,241.92

Counseling Services$ 3,064.96

Fair$267.24

Park$ 3,385.10

Road$162,661.93

Veteran’s Assistance$ 1,025.00

Emergency 911 Communications$823.68

Homeless Program/2163$ 6,800.00

Solid Waste$ 9,942.43

Risk Management$ 7,605.85

Equipment R&R$ 26,995.29

IT Services$ 47,564.66

TOTAL$369,378.06

Checks 164534 through 164625 totaling $369,378.06 dated May 1, 2017.

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K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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