The Commissioners Meeting Was Called to Order in Their Meeting Room At9:30 A.M. Steve Kiss

October 3, 2016

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The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at9:30 a.m. Steve Kiss was excused.

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Community Development Administrative Assistant Terri Ann Hedtke and Assistant Planner Andy Huddleston were present to discuss staffing in the Community Development Department. Discussion will continue after the Bid Opening at 11:00 with additional staff present.

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Bid Opening-Baker Lake Timber Sale. Present was David Crossley of Northwest Management Inc. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. Five bids were received from:Vaagen Brothers Lumber, Inc., Potlatch Corporation, Lake City Logging, Boise Cascade Wood Products, LLC., and Burya Logging & Trucking Inc. There being no discussion, the hearing was closed. The Bid Announcement is scheduled for Tuesday October 4, 2016 at 1:30 pm.

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The Community Development Department staffing discussion continued. Present were T. Hedtke, A. Huddleston, Building Inspector Rick Cruse and Planning Technician Cesar Stoddard.

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Motion was made by K. Skoog to appoint Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer as the Alternate County Representative for the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

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K. Skoog was excused at 1:00 p.m. due to a family emergency. M. Manus declared the meeting continued to October 4.

October 4, 2016

The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m. S. Kiss was excused.

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Public Works Update – Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro and county resident Bob Eugene. S. Castro spoke about crack sealant which was left over from several years ago valued at approximately $250. S. Castro requested approval to provide the crack sealant to a developer for the purpose of road preservation on established County roads (Panorama Drive, Meadows Road and Freedom Drive) per RCW 36.75.255. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve to offer the crack sealant with the purpose of road preservation. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

Update items included the operational needs of the Solid Waste Department, the final inspection of the HVAC fan and coil units, grant funding for the Flowery Trail project and the Smackout Pass proposal, boulder removal at Harvey Creek, and a water main break in Usk.

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County resident Tim Ibbetson was present to request a building permit extension. Also present were David Hood of Hood Designs Solutions, LLC., County Engineer Don Ramsey, R. Cruse, B. Eugene and two other county residents.Mr. Ibbetson spoke about the permit(s)issued nearly two years ago for a development area. He is unable to move forward as he is waiting for a jurisdictional determination. Mr. Ibbetson requested a 3-year extension on the permits, however, R. Cruse recommended Mr. Ibbetson renew the permits near the end of the 5-year deadline.

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S. Kiss was present via telephone conference call to discuss the bids for the Baker Lake Timber Sale Logging & Hauling Services. Also present were D. Crossley, B. Eugene and two other county residents.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00.

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D. Crossley was present for the Baker Lake Timber Sale bid announcement. Also present was S. Castro. Motion was made by K. Skoog to award the Logging & Hauling Services to Burya Logging in the amount of $19.85/ton for hew wood/pulp and $128.50/MBF for sawlogs/peelers. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

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Growth Management Act discussion – Present were Consultant Gregg Dohrn, S. Castro and B. Eugene. The group reviewed the Growth Management Act Survey which included questions regarding rural development, funding to support required updates, and the Shoreline Management Act.

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G. Dohrn was present to review a draft grant application for state funding of the proposed industrial project. Also present were Prosecutor Dolly Hunt and B. Eugene.

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D. Hunt was present for a legal update. Also present was B. Eugene. Topics discussed included emergency medical services and public records requests.

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D. Hunt requested an executive session regarding potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 10 minutes from 3:25-3:35.

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Motion was made by K. Skoog to send the article regarding the A to Z pilot plan to the following local newspapers: Newport Miner, Spokesman-Review, Selkirk Sun, The Independent, and The Statesman Examiner. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s September 26, 2016 meeting and the following items:

Payroll Change Notice:

Community Development –

Mike Lithgow, Resignation, Effective 10/24/2016

Counseling Services –

Martina Coordes, on call 4-10 hours as needed, Effective 10/01/2016

Public Works –

Teresa Brooks, Step 4, $4,918.57/mo., Effective 11/01/2016

George Luft, Step 5, $6,299.17/mo., Effective 11/01/2016

Solid Waste –

Levi Rice, 4/5-time Transfer Station Technician, $19.18/hr., Effective 10/03/2016

Application for Advanced Travel Expense:

Sheriff –

Ciara Williamson, Advanced Civil Function, Wenatchee, October 17-19, $120 for meals

Approval to solicit and award a contract for the County’s Janitorial Services

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Correspondence Received:

10.01N. Haider-WSU Survey

10.02NETCHD-Mosquito Surveillance

10.03D. Bryan-Acknowledgement of Notice of Intent to Withdraw

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Correspondence Sent:

Local Newspapers-OpEd regarding the A to Z Project

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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$ 95,434.21

Counseling Services$ 20,433.88

Fair$ 5,035.60

Park$ 648.63

Veteran’s Assistance$ 271.88

Extension Education$ 352.32

Growth Management$ 103.87

Capital Projects$ 2.69

Solid Waste$ 27,008.31

Equipment R&R$ 42,892.86

IT Services$ 14,876.04

Sheriff’s Trust$ 489.00

TOTAL$207,549.29

Checks 159877 through 159957 totaling $205,306.17 and Electronic Fund Transfers 9332 through 9333 totaling $2,346.68 dated October 3, 2016. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.

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Being no further business, M. Manus declared the meeting adjourned at 4:40.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board

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