February 20, 2017
There was no meeting due to the President’s Day Holiday.
February 21, 2017
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. Present were Vice Chair Stephen Kiss, Commissioner Mike Manus and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. Chair Karen Skoog was excused.
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Jim Potts of Potts & Associates was present by telephone conference call for a legislative update. Topics discussed included bills relating to firearms, water and education.
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K. Skoog arrived at 9:30 a.m. K. Skoog offered the invocation and led the flag salute.
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K. Skoog discussed the meeting she attended on Friday, February 17, where she endorsed an emergency resolution due to the recent storms resulting in ice, flooding and landslides. Motion was made by M. Manus to ratify Emergency Resolution 2017-05. Motion failed for lack of a second.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05, REJECTED
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M. Manus provided an update from the Legislative Steering Committee.
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The Board discussed an upcoming town hall meeting scheduled for March 9 at the Ione Community Center.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Topics discussed included a constituent’s concern regarding property photos online, marijuana compliance, and the emergency resolution.
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D. Hunt requested an executive session regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 15 minutes from 11:20 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
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Interim Community Development Director Andy Huddleston was present for an update. Also present was Building Inspector Rick Cruse. The group discussed adoption of the Energy Code, marijuana compliance, conditional use permits, and development regulations.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:30 p.m.
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Public Works Update: Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey and county resident Conrad Ervin. S. Castro discussed the temporary closure of the Middle Fork Road, the emergency declaration, road conditions, and the process in determining a road closure. S. Castro exhibited evidence of flooding and the weakened condition of Cordes Road. Motion was made by S. Kiss to close Cordes Road between Westside Calispel and Highway 20 until conditions improve. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Ramsey reviewed a resolution delegating authority to the Public Works Director to legally bind the county for purposes of requesting reimbursement for federally funded transportation and public works projects. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the resolution. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
Delegating Authority to Legally Bind Pend Oreille County for the Sole Purpose of Requesting Federal Reimbursement
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
D. Ramsey provided an amended project prospectus correcting an error regarding milepost references and length of project. Motion was made by M. Manus to allow the chair to sign the local project prospectus for the Sullivan Lake Inlet Bridge Replacement. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
Further discussion included the slides on Westside Calispel Road, requests for maintenance on non-maintained roads, the snow removal budget, the Clallam County proposal, replacement of a backed up sewer line, flood mapping, and complications of the Indian Creek Project resulting from the agencies’ delay of issuing permits.
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Colville National Forest District Ranger Gayne Sears was present for a Forest Service update. Also present were USFS Hydropower Coordinator Kate Day, S. Castro and C. Ervin. The Board inquired about the cause for the flooding and damage to the Middle Fork Road.
K. Day provided a briefing of the following scheduled projects:
§ Box Canyon – Stream Restoration involving Smalle Creek fish eradication and tributary culvert removal, East Fork Smalle Creek stream restoration and culvert replacement, and Millfoil Reduction at the reservoir; Erosion Control at Riverbend, Panhandle, Yocum and Tiger sites; and, Campground Maintenance and Improvements at Edgewater, Panhandle and Pioneer Park.
§ Boundary Dam – Restoration in the Sullivan Watershed creating dispersed recreation sites, stream restoration measures with culvert replacements, placement of large woody debris, and Brook Trout eradication; Restoration in Harvey Creek Subwatershed through culvert replacements, stream restoration, road decommissioning and landslide stabilization; Recreation Improvements with boat-in dispersed sites and new trails.
§ Sullivan Surrender – Removal of the Mill Pond Dam and establishment of paths and bridges.
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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 February 13, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year to date): $4,479.85
Payroll Change Notice:
Community Development –
Greg Snow, Community Development Director, $60,000/yr., Effective 3/06/2017
Counseling Services –
Jill Samuelson, Business Office Assistant, Step 1, $2,574.88/mo., Effective 2/23/2017
Sheriff-Communications –
Jacob Hogue, Resignation, Effective 2/28/2017
Public Defender/Conflict Agreement for 2017 with Jason Couey
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-13, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Contract Amendment to 16BHO 1937(2): MH Outpatient, Crisis, and SUD Outpatient
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-14, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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The Board amended the emergency resolution within Section 2 requiring a report to the Chair or designated Commissioner. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the amended emergency resolution. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
In the Matter of a Local Declaration of Emergency Due to Heavy Water Runoff Resulting in Flooding Conditions and Landslides in Pend Oreille County
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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K. Skoog declared the meeting continued to 1:30 p.m. on February 23.
February 23, 2017
The meeting resumed at 1:30 p.m. All members were present.
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D. Hunt was present to request an executive session regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 15 minutes from 1:30p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to accept the Port’s Tender of Defense. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Water Banking Workshop – Present were D. Hunt, Consultant Gregg Dohrn, A. Huddleston, and Land Use Attorney Nathan Smith. Hydrogeologist Gene St. Godard conferenced with the group by telephone. The group reviewed a proposed tri-county agreement and discussed governance of the WRIA 55 Tri-Counties, the intent of the water bank, water availability, and a proposed meeting to include the legal counsel from each county. Further discussion followed regarding the building permit process, land use, and legislation. G. Dohrn provided information regarding state licensed marijuana facilities within the county.
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Correspondence Received:
2.6 Youth Task Force-January Minutes
2.7 IFG-Annual Contractor’s Meeting
2.8 J. Couey-2016 Caseload Reports
2.9 G. Sears-Limestone/Silver Vegetation Management Project
2.10 G. Sears-Harvey Creek Subwatershed Restoration Project
2.11 K. LeCaire-NETCHD 2017 Packet
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Correspondence Sent:
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray-Bicameral Letter Supporting Secure Rural Schools
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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 $ 45,840.03
Counseling Services $ 3,650.36
Fair $ 1,070.11
Road $ 1,675.63
Low Income Housing/2060 $ 1,687.77
Homeless Program/2163 $ 1,242.96
Capital Projects $ 31.52
Solid Waste $ 24,404.60
Risk Management $ 82.85
IT Services $ 2,311.72
Sheriff’s Trust $ 901.00
TOTAL $ 82,898.55
Checks 163014 through 163080 totaling $81,796.18 and Electronic Funds Transfer 11287 totaling $1,102.37 dated February 21, 2017.
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K. Skoog declared the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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