January 12, 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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Reviews and Reports – Among the items discussed were: Next week’s agenda and out-of-the office meeting. It was noted that Monday, January 19th, is a holiday and the County offices will be closed. The retrofit on the 227 Garden Building was discussed. S. Kiss discussed last week’s meeting with the architect on the Jail retrofit regarding health/safety and security issues, the Garden Building and ADA access, ADA restroom, end doors, the roof and other office space needs. K. Skoog will be attending the February 2015 NACO Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. M. Manus discussed the multi-jurisdictional noise concern brought to the Board’s attention last week;

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County Engineer Don Ramsey requested approval of the Contract for emergency wall repair work at Miltner Slough. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the contract. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Small Public Works Agreement, County Road Building Repair or Improvement with Versatile Industries, Inc. regarding Miltners Slough Emergency Wall Repair.

CONTRACT NO. 2015-3, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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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 minutes of the Board’s January 5, 2015 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (January 1-9, 2015): $ 242.71

Payroll Change Notices:

Commissioners: Christine Rahoun, Public Works, Fulltime/as needed for January, Effective 01/01/2015

Sheriff-Communications: Amy Lexa, Longevity $100.00, Effective 02/01/2015

Weed Department: Jan Rice, Weed Specialist III, $24.22/hour, Effective 01/01/2015 (continuation of part- time employment)

Parks & Recreation – Approval of Park Manager Job Description

Public Works- Approval of Transportation Technical Specialist Job Description

Community Development – Approval of Request for Proposal (Including Qualifications) for Development of Shoreline Stabilization Guide

Addendum to Janitorial Services Agreement No. 2009-83 with Work-A-Holics regarding the 227 Garden Building

AGREEMENT NO. 2015-5, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

2015 Title VI Policy Statement Agreement

AGREEMENT NO. 2015-6, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

2015 Public Defender Agreement With Bajalcaliev & Scudder, P.S.

AGREEMENT NO. 2015-7, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

2015 Public Defender Agreement with Michael Morgan

AGREEMENT NO. 2015-8, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

2015 Indigent Defense Services Agreement with Robin McCroskey

AGREEMENT NO. 2015-9, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

2015 Unemployment Compensation Rate

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Resolution Regarding Relationships with Washington Counties Risk Pool and the Related Appointments and Designations

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-3, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Contract With Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County to Provide Temporary Emergency Shelter and Care to Runaway and Homeless Youth Ages Twelve to Eighteen

CONTRACT NO. 2015-4, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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The Board recessed for lunch.

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Prosecutor Dolly Hunt provided a legal update.

EXECUTIVE SESSION. D. Hunt requested an executive session regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30..110(1)(i) for thirty minutes from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Also present was Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford. The session ended at 3:00 p.m.

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Public Comment Period – No members of the public were present.

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Motion was made by K. Skoog to continue the meeting to January 13, 2015. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. . Motion carried.

January 13, 2015

The meeting resumed. All members were present.

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Economic Development Council Director Jamie Wyrobek, Economic Development Council Board members Lonnie Johnson and Terry Knapton were present to discuss the EDC and to provide a quarterly update.

T. Knapton discussed the value of the partnership of EDC and the Associated Development Organization with the Kalispel Career Training Center in providing workforce training for young adults in a variety of courses.

J. Wyrobek discussed the following items: The EDC was awarded two grants through the Resource Advisory Committee to assist in the South End Project through ranger education and restoration. Hotel Motel grant funds assisted in organizing a coalition of volunteers to assist with the needs of the Newport Visitor Center, drafting of a county hotel/motel guide, linking with the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce with the north end to collaborate on such things as a Visitor Guide; and seeking additional grants to assist with other community programs and projects, such as to enhance the signage in our communities throughout the County. Also discussed was the Department of Ecology grant application for the continuation of planning efforts done through the Integrated Planning Grant. Marketing Committee: Completed research on the area, conducted a swat analysis and hosted a Tech pro Round Table to serve as a focus group in their research. Currently they are preparing a budget and strategy to market the areas as well as working on ‘place making’ concepts and recruiting strategies. Business Outreach: Working with Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ office, Department of Commerce and the towns from Cusick north in order to develop a plan and to challenge the American Communities Survey data that precludes them from applying for necessary infrastructure grants such as the Community Development Block Grant. The Pend Oreille Mine shipped their first truckload of zinc and lead concentrates and the Mine has hired 209 employees to-date.

Lonnie Johnson discussed EDC’s Work Plan and yearly review and update and asked for the Board’s direction on goals for EDC; discussed 2015 budget and the Director’s salary.

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Correspondence Received (Non-electronic):

1.1  Bonneville Power Administration Journal, January 2015

1.2  Bajalcaliev & Scudder 2014 4th Quarter Public Defender Report

1.3  M. Farnsworth, Forest Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle Nat’l. Forest- Final Record of Decision for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests’ revised Land Management Plan has been signed.

1.4  Pend Oreille County Cemetery District II – Final Budget for 2015

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Correspondence Sent:

R. Hart, County Road Administration Board-Withdrawal of Project Number 2609-01 McKenzie Road, MP 0.00 to MP 2.27

T. Scribner-Response

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As of this date the Board approved for payment the following vouchers as listed and made available by the Auditor’s Office:

Salary and Claim

Current Expense $ 344,348.49

Counseling Services $ 76,948.88

Crime Victims $ 228.18

Fair $ 415.45

Law Library $ 13.98

Park $ 2,512.61

Road $ 208,770.09

Emergency 911 Communications $ 38,851.35

Public Facilities $ 2,583.61

Veteran’s Assistance $ 54.09

Trial Court Improvement $ 4.08

Extension Education $ 128.58

Low Income Housing/2060 $ 970.03

Homeless Program/2163 $ 662.00

Solid Waste $ 8,054.02

ER&R $ 479.53

Risk Management $ 3,801.86

Equipment ER&R $ 44,064.68

IT Fund $ 5,288.56

Sheriff’s Trust $ 90.00

TOTAL: $ 737,790.61

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Motion to adjourn was made by K. Skoog. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.

ATTEST: s/ ______APPROVED: s/______

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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