May 15, 2017
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:30 a.m. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Vice-Chair Stephen Kiss, Commissioner Mike Manus and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. M. Manus offered the invocation. K. Skoog led the flag salute.
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The Board spoke about water levels on various county lakes and economic development.
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The Board visited the District 1 Road Shop.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present to discuss options regarding Behavioral Health Integration. Discussion included implementation of integrated managed care, a letter of intent for becoming a mid-adopter, and potential changes to the state mandate.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt provided a legal update. Discussion included the leased property in Ione.
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Acting District Ranger Cesar Ramirez was present to provide a Forest Service update. Discussion included stewardship sales versus timber sales, SRS funding, Batey Bould, and the timeline for the Forest Plan.
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Public Comment Period – County residents Kevin Penttila, Jean Hines, and James Hines were present to speak about Bead Lake water levels. As representatives of the homeowner’s association on the lake, they requested a wake ban due to excess sediment damaging the water quality and drifting debris posing a danger to boaters.
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At 4:40 p.m., K. Skoog continued the meeting to May 16.
May 16, 2017
The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m. S. Kiss was excused to attend a meeting at the Prosecutor’s office.
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Public Works Director Sam Castro was present for an update.
S. Castro requested approval of the purchase of three Hybrid Fuel Management Systems under State Contract. The Board was in consensus to postpone approval pending software review by the IT department.
S. Castro presented the proposal by the consultant identified as the most qualified to provide load ratings for 15 bridges per the March 6 meeting. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the contract with Nicholls Kovich Engineering for bridge load ratings not to exceed $24,167. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.
Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement with
Nicholls Kovich Engineering, PLLC for 2017 Bridge Load Ratings
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-36, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
S. Castro discussed both the Flowery Trail and LeClerc road and slide conditions, FEMA funding, and emergency situations in the county.
Fleet Manager Brian Egland, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor James Batie, and Newport Miner Reporter Sophia Aldous arrived to the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Shortly thereafter, Transportation Technical Specialist Jonathan Mason and Office Manager/Risk Manager Teresa Brooks arrived.
Discussion continued regarding financial assistance for Sullivan Lake Bridge costs, the arrival of a road grader, the lifting of road restrictions, a maintenance request for Viet Road denied, a culvert request on the Little Spokane River Road, landfill closure requests, the completion of the tarping station, issues with the courthouse HVAC, and landscaping at the IT building.
S. Kiss and County Engineer Don Ramsey arrived to the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
S. Castro discussed the LeClerc Road South at Sandy Shores Intersection Project and recommended the project be reprogrammed for completion of preliminary engineering and right of way acquisition in 2018 and 2019 and for commencement of construction in 2019. The alternative would be to cancel the project and repay all funding received. Motion was made by M. Manus to revise the work schedule for the LeClerc Road South at Sandy Shores Project and keep the project open. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing – Vehicle Surplus 2017. Present were S. Castro, D. Ramsey, B. Egland, J. Batie, T. Brooks, J. Mason and S. Aldous. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. Specific vehicles on the list included a 1992 Mack Water Truck, a 2006 Chevy 4x4 pickup, 2 2011 Chevy Tahoes, and a 2008 Ford Crown Vic. There was discussion about retaining vehicles, potential transfers to other departments, and values of listed vehicles. The hearing was closed.
Motion was made by M. Manus to surplus the 2006 Chevy 4x4 pickup and the 2008 Ford Crown Vic. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.
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Public Works Roundtable Discussion – Present were S. Castro, D. Ramsey, T. Brooks, and J. Batie. J. Mason, B. Egland and S. Aldous were in attendance briefly.
There was discussion regarding vehicle surplus options, a Storm Water Management Plan Grant available through the Department of Commerce, utilizing the work sources program for temporary maintenance employee, a review of the jail remodel, jail projects requested, and Road Department budget and construction schedule. Further discussed was the Solid Waste division regarding transfer station site control keys, commercial access after-hours, the deadline for the operation plan, and reevaluating the tipping floor repairs.
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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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B. Egland was present to clarify the scheduling of vehicle surplus and service.
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ITS Director Mark Lemen was present for an update. Primary discussion included pricing for data archival of a county social media page.
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The Board convened in executive session regarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for 30 minutes from 2:25 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. Also present were Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer and D. Hunt. K. Skoog requested an additional 15 minutes to 3:10 p.m.
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A constituent stopped by to speak about the need for a culvert on the Little Spokane River Road.
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Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve a letter regarding lake levels and to have signs made for the Diamond Lake area. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.
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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 corrected Minutes of the Board’s May 8, 2017 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate): $11,677.28
Water Quality Aquatic Invasive Plant Funding Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-37, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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S. Shanholtzer requested an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 30 minutes from 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. Also present were Sheriff Alan Botzheim and Financial Manager Jill Shacklett. An additional 20 minutes was requested until 4:30 p.m.
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At 4:35 p.m., K. Skoog continued the meeting to May 17 at 2:30p.m.
May 17, 2017
The meeting resumed at 2:30 p.m. All members were present.
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The Board convened in executive session regarding litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 30 minutes from 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Also present were D. Hunt and AFRC General Counsel Lawson Fite. An additional 20 minutes was requested to 3:30 p.m.
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M. Manus provided an update from the EDC meeting he attended this morning.
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The Board agreed that K. Skoog attend the Ninth Circuit hearing in Seattle on June 13.
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5.09 NETCHD-May Agenda
5.10 ALTCEW-2017 Financial Support Request
5.11 Town of Metaline Falls Resolution 2017-01 Authorizing Inclusion within the Emergency Medical Service District Proposed for Pend Oreille County
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Correspondence Sent:
Op-ed Concerning Lake Levels
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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 $ 329,599.49
Arts, Tourism & Recreation $ 5,865.67
Counseling Services $ 174,684.14
Crime Victims Compensation $ 253.07
Law Library $ 258.50
Park $ 310.25
Road $ 86,396.30
Veteran’s Assistance $ 225.00
Emergency 911 Communications $ 10,131.20
Extension Education $ 407.97
Growth Management $ 1,114.59
Low Income Housing/2060 $ 1,105.83
Homeless Program/2163 $ 1,199.28
Public Facilities $ 2,745.53
Solid Waste $ 78,314.74
Equipment R&R $ 15,914.82
IT Fund $ 20,252.71
TOTAL $ 728,779.09
Checks 164784 through 164847 totaling $55,335.17 and Electronic Funds Transfers 12368 through 12600 totaling $518,202.74 dated May 10, 2017. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts.
Checks 164848 through 164917 totaling $224,309.28 dated May 15, 2017.
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K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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