December 7, 2015
The Commissioners’meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
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The Board discussed budget matters.
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Consent Agenda – Motion was made byM. Manus to 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 30, 2015 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings to Date$8,187.15
Payroll Change Notice:
Public Works –
Annie Suchocki, Office Manager/Risk Manager, $28.12/hr, Effective 11/16/2015-11/25/2015
Sheriff-Dispatch –
Marcella Scott, Resignation, Effective 12/16/2015
Approval to advertise a public hearing regarding road name change on December 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Multi-County Interlocal Agreement for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
AGREEMENT NO. 2015-78 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Approval of the Job Description/Salary/Appointment for Planning Technician
Approval of the Revised Building Permit Application Fee Schedule
Annual Peopleware Agreement for the Treasurer’s Bond and Investment Software/Maintenance
AGREEMENT NO. 2015-79 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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Road Supervisor Dan Reijonen addressed the Board regarding closure of the Kings Lake Sno-Park for the season. County resident Norris Boyd was present via conference call regarding the portion of the park that will be open for winter recreation.
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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for an update.Also present was County resident Bob Eugene. Items discussed included the Voluntary Stewardship Program contract, marijuana ordinances, ATVs, litigation and solid waste.
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Public Comment Period-Present was John W. Floyd from the Pend Oreille Conservation District. Also present was Emergency Management Deputy Director JoAnn Boggs and Auditor Marianne Nichols. J. Floyd spoke about grants and membership.
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J. Boggs was present for a budget update. Also present was M. Nichols.Other items discussed included incident management and a FEMA contract.
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Motion was made by K. Skoog to continue the meeting to December 8. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
December 8, 2015
The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m.All members were present.
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Public Works Director Sam Castro requested an executive sessionregarding the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) for 15 minutes from 9:15-9:30. Also present wasHuman Resources Coordinator Shelly Peters.
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County Engineer Don Ramsey was present to review the Six-Year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Also present were S. Castro, B. Eugene and Solid Waste Coordinator Amanda Griesemer.
Other items discussed were the Annual Construction plan, a review of County bridges needing replacement and the Arterial Preservation Program.
S. Castro requested approval of a resolution to establish a petty cash account for the Solid Waste department for use at the three Transfer Stations. Motion to approve the resolution was made by K. Skoog. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
Establishing Petty Cash Accounts for the Solid Waste Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Two gentlemen from Colville addressed the Board regarding a vehicle that was towed and impounded within hours of it being parked alongside Highway 31 North of Metaline Falls. Also present was B. Eugene. The Board advised them to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
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The Board traveled to the Garden Building to view the remodel project.
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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County resident Peter McCormick was present to request information about the Little Spokane River Road.
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Drug Free Communities Coordinator Martina Coordes and Prevention Specialist Carrie McKinley provided a presentation regarding marijuana. Also present were Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne and County residents Janice Northrup, Ladonna Boyd, Mary “Chet” Bluff and Donna M. Anderson. The presentation included the following topics: marijuana law, retail stores, funding from State allocation, data regarding use and social perception.
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Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby and Weed Specialist III Loretta Nichols were present for a budget update. Also present were Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett and M. Nichols.
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Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Undersheriff Grant Sirevog and Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Taylor were present for a budget update. Also present was J. Shacklett and M. Nichols.
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The Board discussed budget matters with J. Shacklett.
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Correspondence Received:
12.01NEWESD101-Levy Certification for school districts
12.02Town of Cusick-Levy Certification
12.03Pend Oreille County Fair Board-Agenda & Minutes
12.04South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue-Levy Certification
12.05Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-Upstream Fish Passage Facility
12.06Newport School District-Invitation to Attend Hour of Code
12.07Bonneville Power Administration-Newsletter
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Correspondence Sent:
Craig Jenkins-Resignation from Board of Equalization
Lynn Barnes-Retirement from Pend Oreille County Library District
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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$119,312.20
Counseling Services$ 18,205.12
Fair$ 215.34
Park$ 57.80
Road$ 73,283.69
Veteran’s Assistance$ 94.50
Drug Enforcement$ 6,673.31
Public Facilities$ 64,241.47
Solid Waste$ 2,351.20
Risk Management$ 799.40
Equipment R&R$ 19,257.22
IT Services$ 2,902.92
TOTAL$307,394.17
Checks 152646 through 152852totaling $307,394.17 dated December 7, 2015.
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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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