March 11, 2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. K. Skoog was excused.
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Jim Potts provided legislative action and discussed the bill regarding the covering of truck loads; the GMA opt out bill and the gun bill.
(2)
A conference call was held with the Commissioners from Stevens, Okanogan and Ferry regarding wolf management policy bills, HB 5187 and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(3)
Board Review and Reports -
S. Kiss discussed forest practice concerns and the forestry coalition. M. Manus discussed the Diamond Lake Improvement Association meeting he attended last week.
S. Kiss discussed a grant received from Scenic Byways that requires a county match, noting two projects are located south of Selkirk high school for eagle observation and the other is located at Crescent Lake.
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by S. Kissto approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded byM. Manus. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes today’s Agenda, theminutes of the Board’s March 4, 2013 meeting and the following items:
Proposal for Architectural Services regarding Counseling Services Basement Remodel (with ZBA Architecture)
AGREEMENT 2013-23
Investment Earnings: $1,977.56
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - Public Works Director Sam Castro requested an executive session regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) for fifteen minutes from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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S. Castro provided a Public Works update. Also present was: Senior Design Construction Engineer George Luft, and On-Call Facilities Maintenance Tech I James Batie.
M. Manus thanked G. Luft for his efforts in assisting S. Castro.
S. Castro discussed the current status of the hydraulic permit regarding Moon Creek. Natural Resource Planner Todd McLaughlin is working on a general HPA. He also discussed establishing partnerships with the PUD, the Port, the cities and the Tribe.
G. Luft discussed SRFB (Salmon Recovery Funding Board)projects and design dollars; noting the Indian Creek Project and the use of federal highway funds which requires a 13% match for construction funds.
S. Castro discussed the Technical Advisory Committee, projects and dollar amounts, stating there are three projects within the County and specifically the Indian Creek project.
G. Luft discussed the following projects: Indian Creek Fish Passage, Skookum Creek, Smalle Creek, Westside Calispel Crossing and the Sullivan Lake Gabian Wall repair.
On-Call Facilities Maintenance James Batie discussed the Capital Projects list, noting several projects that will be submitted as Capital Projects.
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Weed Coordinator Sharon Sorby requested approval of a Pend Oreille County Weed Board Title II Accounting Policy regarding program income. Deputy Prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt was present and indicated he assisted with the development of this policy. It was noted this policy will fulfill a records requirement of the State Auditor. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Title II Accounting Policy for Program Income. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
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Public Comment Period –
Bob Tully discussed water levels at Diamond Lake and the JARPA/SEPA permit.
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Motion was made by S. Kiss to continue the meeting to March 12, 2013. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
March 12, 2013
The Commissioners’ meeting was continued in their meeting room. All members were present.
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The Board discussed vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions: Noxious Weed Control Board: two vacancies (Furport District 3 and Metaline District 5); Board of Equalization: two vacancies; POC Library Board: Alternate Trustee vacancy; and POC Parks and Recreation: one vacancy. These vacancies will be noted on the County’s website, requesting interested persons to contact the County Commissioners’ Office.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols and Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett discussed budgetsand invested funds regarding Counseling Services. Also present was Community Director Mike Lithgow. Discussed was phase two of the remodel for the basement in Counseling Services’ 105 Garden Building. This is a Capital Project.
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M. Lithgow is recommending that the County move forward and close the case regarding 581 Southshore Diamond Lake Road (Inn At The Lake). All corrections have been made and no building permits are required. Final closure will be done upon receipt of the requested photographs.
Also discussed was the process and rules regarding vacation rentals.
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JoAnn Boggs Emergency Management and National Weather Service hydrologist Kathryn Rowden presented a 2013 Weather and Flood Update. Also present were: representatives from PUD and Albeni Falls Dam, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, M. Lithgow, S. Castro and GIS Analyst Josh Shelton. K. Rowden noted the flood outlook is low this year as it applies to the rivers, but not for the small lakes. She presented a slide show regarding the different flows (cubic feet per second), flood stage definitions, documented flow impacts, official flood stage versus base flood elevation, Albeni Falls Dam disclaimer, National Weather Service’s Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, river forecast, the official flood stage at Cusick and the Storm Ready Program.
Other matters discussed included bank erosion, basement flooding, FEMA, PUD’s website which has real time data updated hourly, and Box Canyon bank stabilization guidelines.
S.Castro stated he is collecting data regarding water on roadways around Diamond Lake, homes around the Lake, buoys, noting the magnitude of issues around the Lake are very broad, shared map regarding building zones and elevations, Diamond Lake gauge readings from 1999 to present, data on water levels at the Moon Creek culvert including flow movement and beaver activity.
M. Manus stated the Commissioners’ goal is to have some consistency.
M. Lithgow indicated several lakes have gone through similar water issues and theycreated Water Management Districts that have proven to be powerful aides regarding a variety of water concerns.
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K. Skoog was excused to attend the Youth Taskforce Meeting.
(16)
Correspondence Sent
Karen Brickett-Appointment to the Pend Oreille County Library Board of Trustees, District 2 position, Term: 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2017.
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Correspondence:
03.4 D. Harkness-Diamond Lake Water Level
03.5K. Metcalf, WSDOT-Intersection Illumination along Highway 2 in Pend Oreille County
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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$306,910.90
Counseling Services$ 51,049.50
Crime Victims$ 210.33
Fair$ 520.08
Technology Project$ 15,230.45
Park$ 3,063.21
Road$204,607.61
Timber Sales$ 14,956.00
Treasurer’s O&M$ 29.38
Drug Enforcement$ 128.52
Emergency 911 Communications$ 24,837.29
Extension Education$ 100.00
Public Facilities$ 3,855.00
Equipment R&R$ 37,317.45
Solid Waste $ 5,617.86
Sheriff’s Trust$ 945.00
IT Fund$ 9,271.28
TOTAL:$678,649.86
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Motion to adjourn was made byS. Kiss. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/______APPROVED: s/______Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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