The Meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners Was Called to Order at 9:00

October 16, 2017

The meeting of the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in their meeting room. Present were Chair Karen Skoog, Commissioner Mike Manus, and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. Vice-Chair Stephen Kiss was excused for the week. K. Skoog offered the invocation and led the flag salute.

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K. Skoog provided an update on the meetings she attended last week which included the EDC Housing Committee and Community Leaders.

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Bid Opening – All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Consultant Services. Emergency Management Deputy Director JoAnn Boggs was present. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. Two bids were received as follows: Tetra Tech, Inc. submitted a bid for a total of $92,865 and Bridgeview Consulting, LLC submitted a bid for a total of $86,500. J. Boggs has formed a panel to review the proposals and requested to return to the Board with a recommendation at a later date. The hearing was closed.

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Noxious Weed Control Board 2018 Budget Review – Present were Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby, Weed Specialist III Loretta Nichols, Weed Specialist I Lisa Alkire, Board Chair Warren Koontz, Board Vice-Chair Joe Sherman, Board Secretary Wes Bailey, Board Member Brad Berg, Auditor Marianne Nichols, and Financial Manager Jill Shacklett. S. Sorby also presented updated job descriptions.

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The Board discussed options for mid-adopting in which a decision will be made at the multi-county meeting in Spokane this evening. Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was also in attendance.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:20 p.m.

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Sheriff, Emergency Management, Dispatch, Jail 2018 Budget Review. Present were Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Taylor, J. Boggs, Dispatch 911 Coordinator Steve West, M. Nichols, J. Shacklett, and the Beacon Managing Editor Desiree Hood.

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Northeast Tri County Health District Administrator Matt Schanz was present for an update. Also in attendance was county resident Bob Eugene. Topics discussed included budget items, assistance with future meetings,a visit to a Mississippi plant, response to constituent complaints, staffing training, the lease at the Newport office, and potential changes to business hours.

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Colville National Forest District Ranger Gayne Sears was present for a forest service update. Also present were B. Eugene and Road District Supervisor Dan Reijonen. Topics discussed included economic development opportunitiesand the 5-year forest production expectancy, the EDC, constituent requests for more ATV loops, salvage sale area at Harvey Creek, the Forest Plan Revision, the LeClerc Grazing Allotment, and a snow plow agreement.

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Public Comment Period – There were no persons present for comment.

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At 4:05 p.m., to allow travel time to the Multi-County meeting regarding Mental Health Integration in Spokane, K. Skoog continued the meeting to October 17.

October 17, 2017

The meeting resumed at 9:15 a.m. with K. Skoog and M. Manus present.

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Motion was made by M. Manus to invite a representative from the school board and the hospital to the executive committee. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

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Public Works 2018 Budget Review – Present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, Office Manager/Risk Manager Teresa Brooks, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. Budget requests were discussed from Roads, Buildings & Grounds, and Solid Wastedepartments.

Also discussed was a potential modification to the Verizon cell tower agreement and the Usk transfer station.

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Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt was present for a legal update. Also in attendance was M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. Topics discussed included compiling records of county business and a modification to the cell tower agreement.

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ER&R 2018 Budget Review – Present were S. Castro, T. Brooks, Fleet Accountant Teresa Deal, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett. This was a continuation of the Public Works Budget Review.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

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ITS 2018 Budget Review – Present were ITS Director Mark Lemen, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett.

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Public Defender Robin McCroskey was present to discuss public defender caseloads. Also in attendance were M. Nichols and J. Shacklett. Discussion included reducing the number of contracted public defenders.

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Motion was made by M. Manus to approve mid-adopter for the integration of behavioral health and physical health along with Attachment A, Background and Conditions. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

Authorization for Spokane County to Negotiate with Health Care Authority regarding Fully Integrated Managed Care Mid-Adopter Option 1

AGREEMENT NO. 2017-77, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING

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Consent Agenda - Motion was made byM. 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 October 9, 2017 meeting and the following items:

Investment Earnings (year-to-date estimate):$43,258.69

Payroll Change Notice:

Counseling Services –

Heather Mercer, WISe Mental Health Counselor, Step 1, $3,893.87/mo., Effective 10/16/2017

Brittany Stemarie, WISe Care Coordinator, Step 1, $3,532.17/mo., Effective 10/16/2017

Karrie Stewart, Resignation, Effective 10/10/2017

Stacy Westberg, Mental Health Counselor, Step 1, $3,893.87/mo., Effective 10/16/2017

Part-time designation for temporary Employee

Job Description for On-Call Mechanic

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Crime Victims Services 2018 Budget Review – Present were Executive Director Jackie Kiehn, Assistant Director Cody Francis, Youth Emergency Services Board Chair Judy Fredrickson, M. Nichols, and J. Shacklett.

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Mr. and Mrs. Galley stopped in to speak to the Board about the Conservation District.

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A. Botzheim was present to speak to the Board about sending a letter to the City of Newport regarding the Interlocal Law Enforcement Contract. Motion was made by M. Manus to send a letter to the Mayor of Newport. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

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Correspondence Received:

10.10D. Kelley-3rd Quarter Caseload Report

10.11WSLCB-Liquor License Renewals for Whitley Oil, 333111 Hwy 2, Newport and Usk General Store, 111 5th Street, Usk

10.12K. Smith-Resignation from PMC for ALTCEW

10.13B. Pielli-Volunteer Application for ALTCEW

10.14M. Love-Notice of Amended Tort Claim

10.15B. Billingsley-3rd Quarter Caseload Report

10.16B. Redding-Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services

10.17POC Assessor-Levy Certification for County General

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Correspondence Sent:

T. Tooke-Forest Plan comments (as part of NEWC)

P. Wilson, T. Garrett-Invitation to Executive Committee

S. Sands-Interlocal Governmental Contract (with Sheriff Botzheim)

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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$ 32,238.61

Counseling Services$ 5,775.29

Fair$ 4,401.19

Park$ 1,364.36

Road$ 897.18

Veteran’s Assistance$ 99.03

Low Income Housing/2060$ 2,159.00

Homeless Program/2163$ 2,842.95

Solid Waste$ 7,180.11

IT Services$ 24,815.25

TOTAL$ 81,772.97

Checks 143155 through 143215 totaling $79,157.53 and Electronic Funds Transfer totaling $2,615.44 dated October 16, 2017.

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K. Skoog adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

APPROVED: /s/

Chair of the Board

ATTEST: /s/

Clerk of the Board

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