June 8, 2015
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog.
Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, the amended minutes of the Board’s June 1, 2015 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (May 1-31, 2015): $1,267.00
(June 1-5, 2015): $2,088.27
Payroll Change Notices:
Counseling Services: Monica Wiese, Business Office Assistant, $2,536.83, Step 1, Effective 6/12/2015
ITS: Joshua Shelton, Promotion to GIS Manager, $5000.00, Step 2, Effective 6/01/2015
Commissioners: Elizabeth (Liz) Braun, Retirement, Effective 9/16/2015
Call for bids for the 2015 Pavement Services Project. Bids are to be received and opened June 22, 2015 for the 2015 Pavement Striping Program
Addendum to Agreement No. 2014-39 funding the Pend Oreille Valley CASA Program pursuant to the existing contract between the Kalispel Tribe CASA Program and Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court
AGREEMENT NO. 2015-47, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Resolution establishing the Treasurer’s Service Fund Account as a sub-account of Treasurer’s Operations and Maintenance Account pursuant to RCW 84.56.020
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-18, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Amendment B to Contract E15-034 between Pend Oreille County and the Washington Military Department for increased E911 funding for purchase and installation of a Next Generation E911 telephone system
CONTRACT NO. 2015-13, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Contract between Pend Oreille County and Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County to facilitate delivery of services and payment under Grant No. 20150845
CONTRACT NO. 2015-14, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Contract Between Pend Oreille County Board of County Commissioners and Woods Crushing and Hauling, Inc. to construct, improve and complete the Coyote Trail Road MP 8.0 to MP 9.06 RAP Project Number 2613-02
CONTRACT NO. 2015-15, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Public Works Director Sam Castro provided a Solid Waste update, and noted Republic Services wants a long-term contract with Pend Oreille County. Rate stabilization was discussed. S. Castro will speak with Prosecutor Dolly Hunt regarding Republic’s proposal.
S. Castro noted he was contacted by a Forest Service project manager, advising of a timber harvest in the Timber Fork Bartlett area. Realignment of Bartlett Road was discussed. The County would be responsible for design and the Forest Service would hire and pay the contractor. A sight visit will be done by the County Engineer, Surveyor and the Road Foreman.
S. Castro informed the Board he was contacted by AT&T regarding their cell tower.
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K. Skoog discussed American Lands Council. She also discussed the Washington Counties Insurance Fund meeting she attended last week.
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The Board recessed for lunch.
(5)
Request For Proposal for Justice Complex Fire Detection - S. Castro discussed replacement of the fire suppression system in the Hall of Justice. One bid was received. That bid was from Firetronics of Cheney, Washington. Also present was Engineering Technician Mike Kirkwood and County Engineer Don Ramsey. M. Kirkwood opened and read the bid. The Board will review and report back to the Board.
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D. Ramsey presented one proposal for quality assurance construction material testing on the Coyote Trail CRP 838. The proposal is from Strata out of Spokane. D. Ramsey requested authorization designation that based on previous work, Strata is qualified to perform the required work, and to direct the County Engineer to negotiate a price proposal to bring back to the Board. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the request. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog directing the county engineer to negotiate a price proposal and bring back to the Board. Motion carried.
(7)
The Board discussed with S. Castro the request for a full time Roads employee. Present was D. Ramsey. Also discussed was road striping and a rock crush.
(8)
Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt provided a legal update. The Miner reporter Don Gronning was present. Among the items discussed were the Memorandum of Understanding with Spokane and Stevens counties, vacancies on Cemetery District Boards and dog licensing.
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Public Comment – No members of the public were present.
(10)
Motion was made by M. Manus to continue the meeting to June 9, 2015. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
June 9, 2015
The meeting resumed and all members were present.
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Public Hearing- Capital Facilities Plan Project Table Update. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. Present were: S. Castro, WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen, M. Kirkwood, Public Works Engineering Summer Intern Christie Wendle, Community Development Director Mike Lithgow, Master Gardener Gretchen Koenig, Master Gardener Phoenix Luby, Master Gardener Jan Wood, Newport School District Afterschool Program Director Donna Molvik, Patrick Molvik from The Curiosity Factory and Bob Eugene.
In regards to the roof repair and renovations of the Garden Building: M. Jensen wanted to comment on the community partnership, thanking the Board and Public Works for their support and work and the investment involved with the community through projects with WSU, 4-H, and other groups. P. Molvik stated the Curiosity Factory uses the facility two days a week and is looking at expanding that program and thanked the Board for its support. D. Molvik commented that the Newport School District’s Afterschool program is held at the facility has been exceptionally positive with 100 kids currently enrolled and over 500 volunteer hours logged.
The hearing was closed.
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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After further discussion, motion was made by M. Manus to adopt the revisions to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
Resolution Adopting Revisions To The County’s Comprehensive Plan And Future Land Use Map; Providing For Severability; And Establishing An Effective Date
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-19, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Correspondence Received (Non-electronic):
6.3 Pend Oreille County Fair Board-June 2, 2015 Agenda and May 5, 2015 Minutes
6.4 Washington State Liquor Control Board-License Services-Special Occasion License for Newport/Priest River Rotary Club to sell beer/wine/spirits June 26, 27, 2015, Newport Rodeo Grounds (enclosed area)
6.5 Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises-Invoice No. 303182
6.6 ICMA Leaders at the Core of Better Communities, Michigan State University-2015 Food Systems Survey
6.7 Newport Chamber & Visitors Bureau-Thank-you for membership renewal
6.8 Washington State Association of Counties-Columbia River Commissioners’ Policy Advisory Group Agenda for June 11, 2015 meeting in Moses Lake
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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 voucher/warrants/electronic payments are approved for payment:
Salary and Claim
Current Expense $ 97,173.20
Counseling Services $ 2,305.20
Fair $ 2,137.14
Law Library $ 500.00
Park $ 1,173.92
Road $ 63,242.18
Veteran’s Assistance $ 397.83
Trial Court Improvement $ 691.33
Extension Education $ 33.00
Law Income Housing/2060 $ 1,874.82
Homeless Program/2163 $ 648.05
Public Facilities $ 2,000.00
Capital Projects $ 5,888.95
Solid Waste $ 1,744.36
Risk Management $ 314.33
Equipment R&R $147,020.12
Sheriff’s Trust $ 359.00
TOTAL: $327,503.43
Check Numbers 148171 through 148306, dated totaling $327,503.43
No Junior Taxing Districts
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Motion to adjourn was made M. Manus. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/______APPROVED: s/______
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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