November 18, 2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. Commissioner Stephen Kiss was excused.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols discussed budget matters.
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Motion was made by M. Manus to authorize the Sheriff to spend up to $3,000 on a washer and dryer for the Jail. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
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M. Manus provided an update on last Friday’s Rural Pathways meeting in Colville, noting there was discussion on rural economic growth.
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ITS Director Chad Goodhue discussed the weekend storm-related power outage.
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Fair Board 2014 Budget Review/Discussion. Present was Fair Manager Jim Mathis. Also present was M. Nichols and Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett.
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Public Defenders Robin McCroskey and Barrett Scudder discussed the public defender contract and renewal amount for 2014 was discussed.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford requested an executive session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for one hour from ll:50a.m. to 12:50p.m.
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BID OPENING – Surplus Real Property Sale by Sealed Bid. The Notice was read into the record. Present were: Treasurer Terri Miller. T. Miller opened and read the three bids. The three bid amounts and the associated properties are as follows:
Pleasantview, Lot 28 Block B, Property ID No. 18318 Bid: $22,009.00; Bench Road, Property ID No. 26991 Bid: $51,650.00; and Bench Road, Property ID No. 26991 Bid: $58,000.00 All bids met or exceeded the minimum required bid. Motion was made by K. Skoog to accept the $22,009.00 bid for the Pleasantview property. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried. Motion made by K. Skoog to accept the $58,000 bid for the Bench Road Property. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
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Public Work Update – Present were: Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey and Administrative Assistance to the Director Teresa Brooks.
S. Castro discussed his recent meeting with Stimson Lumber and Fish and Wildlife regarding right-of-entry agreements. He also discussed his November 7th meeting with the Fire Districts regarding Roads paying for signage on private property. A road naming policy update regarding signage on private property was discussed.
D. Ramsey provided an update on the Sullivan Lake Bridge project and fish passage, noting concerns of the Federal Highways Administration, U.S. Fish, State Fish & Wildlife, Kalispel Tribe and the Conservation Association. The Federal Highways Administration is the lead agency on this bridge project.
S. Castro is preparing to do a call for bridge projects for Smack Out bridge and the West Branch of LeClerc Creek Road bridge. D. Ramsey discussed the problems with the Smack Out bridge and noted there are multiple problems with the West Branch bridge.
Solid Waste – S. Castro discussed a tonnage price increase based on the Consumer Price Index. This was a second touch.
Timber – S. Castro reported on the timber harvest noting the harvest is scheduled to be completed by the middle of December. M.Manus discussed Rustler’s Gulch and S. Castro will ask this to be included in the harvest plan.
Building and Grounds – Items discussed were: emergency gate repair at the Sheriff’s facility; snow plowing, and an on-going security project.
Engineering Technician Mike Kirkwood provided an update on the fairgrounds barn roof repair. He also discussed the
security camera bid tabulation which is for hardware only. He will prepare a quote proposal for the installation portion. S. Castro requested the Board award the hardware contract to the low bidder Arlenco Distributing Company. Motion was made by K. Skoog to award the bid to Arlenco. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
S. Castro discussed the support and contribution byM. Kirkwood, noting he will be used as the Acting Survey Party Chief in the absent of Survey Party Chief Monte Richter.
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Prosecutor Tom Metzger provided a legal update. Among items discussed were: surplus property sale results. Also present wereT. Miller and The Miner reporter Don Gronning. T. Miller discussed deed types, foreclosure sale tentative date and sale of the remaining surplus property.
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made byM. Manusto approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s November 11, 2013 meeting.
Investment Earnings: $9,105.09
Payroll Change Notices:
Superior Court
Richard Jennings, Bailiff, $120.00/day, Effective 01/01/2014
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Correspondence:
11.12N. Boyd- Letter of Interest In Serving on the Planning Commission
11.13N. Beamer, Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington-Request for 2014 Financial Support
11.14R. Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction- 2014 School District Levy Authority
11.15A. Brooks, Dept. of Archaeology & Historic Preservation- Pend Oreille County Courthouse listed in the Washington Heritage Register
11.16Town of Metaline Levy Certification
11.17T. Brooks, Public Works Department-2013 Allocation to Pend Oreille County Regional Agencies, City of Newport, Town of Cusick, Town of Ione, Town of Metaline Falls, Town of Metaline
11.18Stevan Bennett- Information Statement re Interest in Serving on the Planning Commission.
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As of this date the Board approved for payment the following vouchers as listed and made available by the Auditor's Office:
Salary and Claim
FundFund Amount
Current Expense$ 21,550.73
Counseling Services$ 4,566.79
Law Library$ 217.35
Road$ 119,222.06
Emergency 911 Communications$ 5,110.98
Extension Education$ 10.00
Solid Waste$ 2,890.47
Risk Management$ 100.00
IT Services$ 5,567.99
TOTAL:$ 159,245.37
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Motion to adjourn was made by K. Skoog. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/______APPROVED: s/______Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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