February 18, 2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. K. Skoog was excused as she was in Olympia testifying on SB 5636 and on Legislative Steering Committee business. There was no meeting on February 18, 2013 due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday.
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Auditor Marianne Nichols, presented an Additional Services Agreementfor implementation of Human Resources-Next Gen.
This has been budgeted under the Tech Bond. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Agreement. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried
AGREEMENT 2013-17, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(2)
Economic Development Director Jamie Wyrobek, Vice President of Maul Foster Alongi Jim Darlin and Bill Hager of Maul Foster Alongi provided an overview of the Pend Oreille Mine Integrated Plan Grant. EDC had applied for an Integrated Planning Grant and was awarded grant funds of $195,000 with no required match. The Selkirk Community Planners hired Maul Foster to prepare an analysis of the Tech property for future use in the event of closure of the mine. This analysis was presented and discussed. Also present was Community Development Director Mike Lithgow and Bob Moran. It was noted the Task Force is meeting today at the Tech Mine at 1:30 p.m.
(3)
Board Review and Reports -
S. Kiss discussed a meeting with Public Works Director Sam Castro regarding road projects and completion of the ceiling in the Hall of Justice. S. Kiss discussed the tour of county roads last week with Senior Design Construction Engineer George Luft.
A conference call was placed to K. Skoog. K. Skoog noted she attended the PORTA meeting on Friday, February 15th, as well as the Upper Columbia RC&D meeting held in Spokane on Wednesday, February 13th.
The remaining Board reports and reviews will be discussed in next week’s meeting.
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S. Kiss presented bills approved for payment by the Hotel Motel Tax Boardas follows: North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce for January and February: $200.00; Newport Chamber & Visitors Bureau for February:$200.00; and g2 Web Design for PORTA: $105.00. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve payment of these bills. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
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ITS Director Chad Goodhue and S. Castro requested approval to replace four computers within Public Works and one at the District 1 Road Shop. C. Goodhue noted the IT fund has accrued the money to replace these computers. The cost has been budgeted into Public Works’ budget. Also present was Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett. Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the purchase of these five computers. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
S. Castro discussed a recent purchase of a GPS and the need to upgrade the Survey Party Chief’s laptop to increase efficiency with the GPS. S. Castro will discuss the details with C. Goodhue and will report back to the Board.
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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 February 11, 2013 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings: $1589.12
Washington State Department of Transportation, Non-Discrimination Agreement Annual Report
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-18, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Small Public Works Agreement with Eric Wagoner Construction
AGREEMENT NO. 2013-19, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Contract Amendment of DSHS Contract Number 1163-27319-Aging and Disability Services Administration, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
CONTRACT NO. 2013-4, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(7)
Application for Advance Travel
Auditor
Tina Olson-March 5thand 6th Election training in Cheney; and March 8th Excel Training at Spokane Airport - Total: $220.00
Sheriff
Kevin Olson, 2/19/13 - 2/22/2013 for Interview and Interrogation Training, Spokane – Total: $210.00
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PAYROLL CHANGE NOTICES
Sheriff
Travis Stigall, $4450.26 Step 5, Effective 03/01/2013
Public Works
James Batie, On-Call Facilities Maintenance Tech, $11.11/hr. effective 02/20/2013
Public Works-Solid Waste
Allen Denadel, Hazardous Waste/Recycling Coordinator, $2965.95/mo, Step 1, Effective 02/21/2013
(9)
Correspondence Sent:
Washington State Senate Government Operations Committee-SB5636 Providing a Process for County Legislative Authorities to Withdraw From Voluntary Planning Under the Growth Management Act.
(10)
As of this date the Board approved for payment the following vouchers as listed and made available by the Auditor's Office:
Salary and Claim
FundFund Amount
Current Expense$ 35,907.02
Counseling Services $ 11,913.32
Fair$ 501.65
Law Library$ 217.35
Road$ 87,819.25
Veteran’s Assistance$ 199.77
Extension Education$ 231.31
Public Facilities$ 2,690.00
Solid Waste$ 2,614.89
Risk Management$ 1,063.98
Equipment R&R$ 8,315.51
IT Services$ 7,457.27
Total:$ 158,931.32
(11)
The Board will attend a Selkirk Community Planners Tech Task Force meeting in Metaline Falls this afternoon at 1:30p.m.
(12)
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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