December 29, 2014
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
(1)
Reviews and Reports – Among items reviewed were: update on Public Defender contracts; Northeast Tri County Health District Board of Health, Class B water wells; and the Economic Development contract.
(2)
Motion was made by M. Manus to appoint Stephen Kiss as Chair, effective January 1, 2015. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
Motion was made by S. Kiss to appoint Mike Manus as Vice-Chair, effective January 1, 2015. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
(3)
Motion was made by S. Kiss appointing M. Manus and K. Skoog as the County’s representatives on the Board of Health for the Tri County Health District. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
(4)
Consent Agenda – Motion was made by S. Kiss 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 December 22, 2014 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings: $ 4,352.74
Payroll Change Notices:
Auditor:
Linda Brown, DOL Supervisor, $3019.45, Step 2, Effective 01/01/2015
Public Defender Agreement for 2015 with Robin McCroskey
AGREEMENT 2014-79, COMMISISONERS’ RECORDING
(5)
Judy Ashton was present to discuss her interest in reappointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term.
Motion was made by M. Manus reappointing Judy Ashton to the Planning Commission for a four-year term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(6)
The Board recessed for lunch.
(7)
A telephone conference was held with Margie Fedderly to discuss her interest in reappointment to the Board of Equalization for a three-year term. Motion was made by M. Manus to reappoint Margie Fedderly to the Board of Equalization for a three-year term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(8)
Motion was made by M. Manus to reappoint Don Comins to the Parks and Recreation Board for a three-year term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(9)
Katherine Schutte was present to discuss her interest in reappointment to the Pend Oreille Library District Board of Trustees. Motion was made by M. Manus to reappoint Katherine Schutte to the Pend Oreille Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(10)
Prosecutor-Elect Dolly Hunt provided a legal update. Among the items discussed were: WSU Agreement and approval for Mike Jensen to finalize the Agreement; appointment of attorneys for dependency cases; public records and Open Public Meeting Act training; and the Open Public Meetings Act regarding Quad County meetings.
(11)
County Engineer Don Ramsey discussed signage on a County motor pool car.
(12)
Motion was made by K. Skoog to give Jamie Wyrobek a salary increase of 1.5%. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(13)
Motion was made by S. Kiss to continue the meeting to December 30th. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
December 30, 2014
The meeting resumed. M. Manus was excused until Noon.
(14)
Public Works Director Sam Castro provided an update on the 227 Garden Building Capital project as to the timeline, meeting with the architect, scope of work review and available funds.
S. Castro also discussed the need for Title VI language to be in all agreements involving the County
(15)
The Board recessed for lunch.
(16)
Motion made by M. Manus to approve Addendum Number 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 1135-P Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
Addendum Number 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 1135-P Washington State Council of County and City Employees
AGREEMENT NO. 2014-78, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(17)
Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve a salary change for the Counseling Services Business Manager. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
(18)
Dave Windom from Northeast Tri County Health was present to discuss healthcare issues.
(19)
Correspondence Received (Non-electronic):
12.18 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-Order approving downstream fish way implementation schedule amendment, project No. 2042-181
12.19 Washington Forest Protection Association, 2014 Annual Report
12.20 Copy of letter from W. Burton, CPA to Excess Disposal Inc. G-000107 regarding revised tariffs
12.21 Town of Metaline- 2015 Budget Ordinance
(20)
Correspondence Sent:
Dave Windom, Tri County Board of Health-Commissioners designated to serve on Board of Health
Judy Ashton-Reappointment to Planning Commission, 4-year term, 01/01/2015 – 12/31/2018
Margie Fedderly-Reappointment to Board of Equalization, 3-year term, 01/01/2015 – 12/31/2017
Lisa Woods, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife-Hydraulic Code Rule Changes
Doug Smith- Extension of term on Planning Commission for two months to February 28, 2015
Guy Thomas- Extension of term on Planning Commission for two months to February 28, 2015
Don Comins- Reappointment to County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 3-year term, 01/01/2015 – 12/31/2017
Katherine Schutte- Reappointment to County Library Board of Trustees, 5-year term of 01/01/2015 – 12/31/2019
B. Bronkhorst-Thank-you for response following the July 2014 windstorm
L.J. West, Colville Nat’l. Forest Headquarters-Request for coordination of proposed revisions on Forest Plan
(21)
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 $ 223,176.00
Counseling Services $ 57,210.18
Crime Victims $ 193.37
Park $ 707.37
Road $ 108,546.39
Emergency 911 Communications $ 35,936.84
Public Facilities $ 2,593.43
Solid Waste $ 4,863.28
ER&R $ 338.19
Fair $ 2.99
IT Fund $ 5,044.77
IT Services $ 75.84
TOTAL: $ 438,688.65
(22)
Motion to adjourn was made by S. Kiss. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/______APPROVED: s/______
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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