June 19, 2017
The meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners was called to order in their meeting room at 10:00 a.m. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Commissioner Mike Manus, and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. Vice-Chair Stephen Kiss was excused for the week.
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The Board convened in executive session regarding a complaint involving a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(f) for 10 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Also in attendance were Public Defender Dana Kelley and Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer.
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Public Works Director Sam Castro and S. Shanholtzer were present to propose a revision to a current position. Newport Miner Reporter Sophia Aldous arrived to the meeting in progress. The group discussed solid waste department staffing regarding the trial period of a Scale Attendant operating in a lead position. Additionally, the group reviewed Scale Attendant responsibilities and options for operating hours at the transfer station.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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County Planning Consultant Gregg Dohrn was present to speak about amendments to the Agreement with the Department of Commerce. S. Aldous arrived to the meeting in progress. Motion was made by M. Manus to submit proposed amendments to the contract to the Department of Commerce. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
G. Dohrn also spoke about air quality tests and the sub-area plan.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Also present were Treasurer Terri Miller and G. Dohrn. The group reviewed statutes regarding tax title property. T. Miller left the meeting.
D. Hunt reviewed the draft CASA Agreement. Motion was made by M. Manus to send the CASA Agreement to the Kalispel Tribe for review. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
Further update discussion included Ashenfelter Bay, the diking district, legislation, and litigation.
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Acting District Ranger Cesar Ramirez was present for a Forest Service update. Also in attendance were G. Dohrn, county resident Bob Eugene, and Valley resident Karen Hardy. Topics discussed included Batey Bould and a meeting with PANTRA, the A to Z hearing, progress of timber sales, a TFPA request on the Trails project, the opening date of the walk-in camping site, and ATV loops.
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Public Comment Period – B. Eugene was present to introduce K. Hardy, candidate for the 7th legislative district senate position. Also in attendance was G. Dohrn. K. Hardy addressed the Board regarding water concerns following the Hirst decision, wolves, unemployment, and economic development.
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K. Skoog was excused at 4:15 p.m. to attend the LEOFF 1 meeting. Lacking a quorum, the meeting recessed to continue June 20.
June 20, 2017
The meeting resumed at 9:50 a.m. with K. Skoog and M. Manus present.
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WCIF Executive Director Jon Kaino was present to provide an annual update. Also in attendance was S. Shanholtzer. Financial Manager Jill Shacklett arrived to the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Discussion topics included rates, demographics which drive the rates, providers, legislation, and plan comparisons.
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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present for an update. Topics discussed included legislation directing Designated Mental Health Professionals to become Designated Crisis Responders, limited capacity to secure beds for SUD commitments, the department’s mission statement, staffing, budget issues, and services at the jail.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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Public Works Update – Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, Fleet Manager Brian Egland, and B. Eugene.
A. ER&R
The group reviewed a listing of seven vehicles due for surplus. Motion was made by M. Manus to declare the list of seven vehicles as surplus. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
S. Castro discussed the three surplus vehicles from the previous hearing which included a 1992 water truck and two Chevy Tahoes, all of which have not been approved for surplus. Motion was made by M. Manus to surplus the three vehicles. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Egland left the meeting.
B. EMERGENCY DECLARATION
S. Castro noted the $130,000 invested under the emergency declaration has been submitted for reimbursement through FEMA. Also discussed was a meeting regarding emergency preparedness.
C. ROADS
S. Castro discussed mandates for acquisition of easements and rights-of-way in regards to the intersection project and requested approval to offer for acquisition from the landowners. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the County Engineer to execute the first offer to the constituents. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
S. Castro discussed an easement request by PUD, the US Bike Route 10 grant regulations, an agreement with the Forest Service for the purchase of rock, the detour agreement with WSDOT, sand mining and road sweeping, the upcoming bid opening for the Sullivan Lake Bridge replacement, the Equestrian Trail, the use of drones, the cost estimate for a reader board, and the Middle Fork Calispel erosion.
D. SOLID WASTE
S. Castro discussed the repair of the tipping floor, a proposal to open the Deer Valley transfer station every day of the week, cardboard recycling rate, delivery of containers, and relocating the tarping station and gate. S. Castro requested approval to negotiate with HDR consultants an agreement and any supplements pertaining to the Transfer Station Operations Plan. The Board was favorable and will review the contract in next week’s consent agenda.
E. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
S. Castro spoke about preparation of the fairgrounds in anticipation of the fair which includes water services and arena work. Also reviewed was the location of the water leak at the fairgrounds.
S. Castro also spoke about grant funding regarding the Indian Creek project and the Equestrian Trail.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to send a letter to Colin Willenbrock as a follow up to the conversation regarding the sale of parcel number 19182 which is adjacent to PUD property. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the resolution ordering the sale of tax title property to the PUD pursuant to RCW 36.35. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Ordering Sale of Tax Title Property
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-22, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the Minutes of the Board’s June 12, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate): $ 16,089.30
Payroll Change Notice:
Counseling Services –
Christine Crowe, Registered Mental Health Professional, Step 1, $3,893.87/mo., Effective 6/21/2017
Sheriff-Communications –
Breanne Mangis, Longevity, $25.00/mo., Effective 7/01/2017
Sheriff-Corrections –
Jeff Nichols, Longevity, $25.00/mo., Effective 7/01/2017
Sheriff-Deputy –
Morgan Johnson, Longevity, $25.00/mo., Effective 7/01/2017
In the Matter of a Meeting to Consider Leasing County Property Located at 208 Main Street, Ione, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Correspondence Received:
6.09 WSLCB-Marijuana License Renewals: Green Mountain Cannabis, Marijuana Producer Tier 1; BBB Farms, Marijuana Processor
6.10 WSLCB-Liquor License Renewal for Store ‘N More, Beer/Wine
6.11 Reiner Family-Rustler’s Gulch
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Correspondence Sent:
S. Short (from M. Manus)-Employment Statistics
C. Willenbrock-Intent to Sell Property
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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 $ 31,937.43
Counseling Services $ 1,882.27
Fair $ 584.36
Park $ 194.76
Road $ 132,200.38
Low Income Housing/2060 $ 600.73
Homeless Program/2163 $ 997.13
Risk Management $ 1,476.74
IT Services $ 2,456.66
Sheriff’s Trust $ 552.00
TOTAL $ 172,882.46
Checks 165585 through 165655 totaling $172,882.46 dated June 19, 2017.
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K. Skoog declared the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
ATTEST: /s/ APPROVED: /s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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