The Meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners Was Called to Order at 9:00

October 9, 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. M. Manus offered the invocation. K. Skoog led the flag salute.

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The Board discussed the Town Hall, N.E.W.C., and Better Health Together meetings attended last week. Also discussed was a future community meeting and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

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County resident Pete McCormick stopped in to discuss the vacated Little Spokane River Road.

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Public Works Director Sam Castro was present to request approval of various items. M. Manus was excused to attend a meeting in Spokane.

Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the contract amendment with Northwest Management for the Equestrian Trail. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

Supplemental Agreement to Pend Oreille County Contract 2013-16 with Northwest Management, Inc.

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-74, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the union proposal to layoff the Household Hazardous Waste position effective November 1. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Pit Inventory Agreement for calculating the sand stockpiles. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Small Public Works Agreement with Anything Aeronautics for 2017 Pit Inventories

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-75, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Motion was made by S. Kiss to advertise and open the ER&R vacancy to be filled by an in-house individual. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to advertise for and hire on-call mechanics. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to move forward with the fencing agreement and allow the chair to sign. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Small Public Works Agreement with North 40 Fence for the Jail Fence project

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-76, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Community Development 2018 Budget Review – Present were Community Development Director Greg Snow, Auditor Marianne Nichols, Financial Manager Jill Shacklett, and county resident Bob Eugene.

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

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Probation 2018 Budget Review – Present were Probation Officer Scott Cornwell, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett.

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Public Works Roundtable – Present were S. Castro, Solid Waste Coordinator Amanda Griesemer, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. The group reviewed the three-year expenditure and revenue reports of the three transfer stations and discussed solid waste rates, operations at the Usk site, the contract with Republic Services, and long-term projections.

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S. Castro continued the roundtable with discussion regarding a proposed easement at Lazy Acres.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Also present was B. Eugene. Topics discussed included a public records request, the town hall meeting last week, a future community meeting, the noise ordinance, the county right-of-way at Ashenfelter Bay, road standards, and potential support for those counties in litigation regarding wolves.

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ITS Director Mark Lemen was present for an update. Also present was B. Eugene. Topics discussed included issues with the county Facebook page, deputy laptop replacements, a request for a full time GIS Analyst, and a revision to the county road register.

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Public Comment – There were no persons present for comment.

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At 4:30 p.m., K. Skoog continued the meeting to October 10.

October 10, 2017

The meeting resumed at 8:55 a.m. with all members present.

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Public Works Update – Present were S. Castro and County Engineer Don Ramsey. Topics for discussion included a review of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program,bridge inspections,funding for projects, potential construction of a new road, rating requirements for the Sullivan Lake Inlet bridge, Rocky Creek and Sicily Road culverts, damage to the Middle Fork guard rail, CPG funding cuts, the Transfer Stations Operation Plan, the Solid Waste Comprehensive Management Plan, landfill closures, winterizing buildings, the audio-visual project, and the Northshore culvert at Diamond Lake.

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Prosecutor 2018 Budget Review – Present were D. Hunt, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. Also reviewed was the Coroner 2018 budget request.

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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present to discuss Fully Integrated Managed Care (FIMC). Discussion included options for adopting, funding for mid-adopters, ASO providers, billing, sustainable support, whether the mid-adopter dollars are tied to the earned dollars, and the upcoming multi-county meeting.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:15 p.m.

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Consultant Gregg Dohrn was present for an update on HiTest Sand. Also in attendance were Port Manager Kelly Driver, Economic Development Director Jamie Wyrobek, Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer, Newport Mayor Shirley Sands and members of the public from Pend Oreille County and neighboring Bonner County, Idaho including Andrea Forster, Gretchen Koenig, Geoffrey Thompson, Anne James, Roger Castle, Deanna Shanen, Dana Slater, B. Eugene, Judy Kendrick, Dan Wight, Debbie Barlier, Laura Norell, Rose Farris, Mike Farris, John Posk, Hollie Drange, Michael Naylor, Arielle White, Jack Starbird, Jan Howell, Theresa Hiesener, A. Hiesener, and 2 unidentified individuals. Topics discussed included the EDC website address as a source for information, the permits and approvals needed by local and state entities for power, air quality and land use, the sequencing of activities including the environmental review process, a review of meetings HiTest attended which included the State of Washington regarding air quality, a community meeting in November, and the request for the Board to determine the lead agency regarding the coordination of the environmental review. G. Dohrn reviewed the environmental review process.

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Motion was made by M. Manus to approve sending a letter to Director Maia Bellon requesting the Department of Ecology take the role as lead agency regarding permitting for HiTest Silicon. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

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D. Ramsey was present to discuss a request forparking restrictions on a county right-of-way. Also in attendance were Sheriff Alan Botzheim and Undersheriff Grant Sirevog. D. Ramsey informed the Board of a constituent concern regarding loitering and possible illegal activity at a pullout in the Ashenfelter Bay area. A. Botzheim stated there had been no reports of illegal activity in that area in the past year.

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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 October 2, 2017 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate):$43,245.92

Investment Earnings (through September 30):$36,471.18

Payroll Change Notice:

Counseling Services –

Angela Pavey, Longevity, $120.00/mo., Effective 11/01/2017

Lori Rohde, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Step 1, $4,284.29/mo., Effective 10/01/2017

Rusty Mae Squires, Step 4, $3,540.28/mo., Effective 11/01/2017

Prosecutor –

Tricia Shanholtzer, Longevity, $75.00/mo., Effective 11/01/2017

Public Works –

Bill Mathews, Step 3, $23.12/hr., Effective 11/01/2017

Kyle Stapleton, Resignation, Effective 10/20/2017

Park Expenditures for replacement of Fee Box and repairs on Park House

Final Plat Approval for Lost Creek Estates (signed October 2, 2017)

Civil Service Commission Report

Authorization to Call for Bids for Indian Creek Fish Passage Project

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The Board was in consensus to add a tab to the county website with a link toinformation on HiTest.

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The Board convened in executive session regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for 40 minutes from 3:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Correspondence Received:

10.6M. Love-Notice of Tort Claim

10.7J. Couey-3rd Quarter Caseload Points

10.8R. McCroskey-3rd Quarter Caseload Points

10.9G. Nenema-HiTest Executive Committee

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Correspondence Sent:

D. Borches-Appointment to the Civil Service Commission

M.Bellon-Request for Lead Agency Status regarding HiTest Silicon

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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$ 313,051.30

Counseling Services$ 67,170.90

Crime Victims Compensation$269.50

Fair$ 2,043.49

Law Library$258.50

Park$626.16

Road$ 178,066.53

Emergency 911 Communications$ 31,111.97

Extension Education$878.78

Public Facilities$ 2,776.09

Solid Waste$ 16,792.73

Risk Management$ 38,133.85

Equipment R&R$ 45,476.29

IT Services$ 10,934.91

TOTAL$ 707,591.00

Checks 168043 through 168124 and 168171 through 168173 totaling $216,759.50 and Electronic Funds Transfer 14784 totaling $3,376.98 dated October 9, 2017.

Checks 167956 through 168042 totaling $55,298.94 and Electronic Funds Transfers 14546 through 14783 totaling $510,577.90 dated October 10, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

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K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.

APPROVED: /s/

Chair of the Board

ATTEST: /s/

Clerk of the Board

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