There Was No Meeting Due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 18, 2016

There was no meeting due to Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

January 19, 2016

The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 8:15 a.m. All members were present.

(1)

Consent Agenda – Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s January 11, 2016 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year-to-date)$1,222.99

Payroll Change Notice:

Public Works:

Amanda Griesemer-Solid Waste Coordinator/Assistant to the Director, Step 1, $3,175.17/mo., Effective 12/16/2015

Public Works-Buildings & Grounds:

Benjamin Eggleston-Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician, Step 1, $3,070.64/mo., Effective 01/01/2016

Public Works-Road:

David Melville-Maintenance Technician, Step 1, $20.13/hr., Effective 01/18/2016

Sheriff:

Grant Sirevog-Longevity, $75.00/mo., Effective 02/01/2016

Approval to advertise for Vacancies on Volunteer Boards

Approval for Community Development to execute Title Notice

Pend Oreille County 2015-2016 Assessed Valuation

Approving & Authorizing the Imposition of Limited Fees on Court Filings and Establishing a User Fee to Fund a Guardianship Facilitator Program

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-6, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

(2)

The Board discussed the job descriptions for the Systems Administrator position and the Engineering Technical Specialist position.

(3)

Emergency Management Deputy Director JoAnn Boggs was present to review contracts. Also present were Sheriff Alan Botzheim and County resident Bob Eugene. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the reimbursement agreement regarding wildfires. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.

Public Assistance Grant Agreement D-16-591 between Emergency Management and the State of Washington Military Department to provide funds for repair or restoration of damages from wildfires and mudslides

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-1, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the agreement regarding equipment for the mobile command vehicle. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.

Homeland Security Grant Agreement E-16-158 between Emergency Management and the State of Washington Military Department to provide funds for equipment

AGREEMENT NO. 2016-2, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

(4)

A. Botzheim requested an executive session for 10 min regarding litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) from 9:25 to 9:35. Also present was Human Resources Manager/Chief Civil Service Examiner Shelly Peters. M. Manus requested an additional 10 minutes until 9:45. M. Manus requested an additional 5 minutes until 9:50. S. Peters was excused.

(5)

The Board attended the Pend Oreille Wildfire Coordination meeting in the Emergency Services Conference room.

(6)

The Board recessed for lunch.

(7)

Information Technology Services Director Chad Goodhue was present for an update. Also present was B. Eugene. Items discussed included electrical upgrades, data usage & connectivity, the backup server and the Tech III position.

(8)

Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present to request an executive session for 10 minutes from 3:05-3:15 regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).Also present was S. Peters.

(9)

D. Hunt provided a legal update. Present was B. Eugene. Items discussed included drafting a moratorium, the VSP Contract and a request for mediation.

(10)

K. Skoog updated the Board on a meeting she attended Monday with a representative from the Department of Fish & Wildlife regarding coordination and wolves.

(11)

Correspondence Received:

1.03T. Miller-Property Tax Foreclosure Sale

1.04J. Waggoner-Resignation from Board of Equalization

1.05G. Garrett-Sacheen Water & Sewer

1.06C. Bajalcaliev-Caseload Points Report 2015

1.07R. McCroskey-Caseload Points Report 2015

(12)

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 $ 107,135.72

Counseling Services $ 9,124.75

Fair $ 1.02

Park $ 1,255.63

Road $ 23,429.14

Veteran’s Assistance $ 469.53

Treasurer’s O&M $ 288.96

Emergency 911 Communications $213.47

Growth Management $ 4,014.84

Low Income Housing/2060 $560.84

Homeless Program/2163 $ 5,770.19

Public Facilities $ 68.48

Capital Projects $ 8.19

Solid Waste $ 36,532.16

Risk Management $ 3,055.01

Equipment R&R $ 23,907.39

IT Services $ 52.98

Sheriff’s Trust $ 1,275.00

TOTAL $ 217,163.30

Checks 153657 through 153786 totaling $216,255.06 and Electronic Funds Transfer 5748 totaling $1,399.30 dated January 19, 2016. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

(13)

Motion to adjourn was made by K. Skoog. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Meeting adjourned.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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