The Commissioners Meeting Was Called to Order in Their Meeting Room at 9:15 A.M. Present

December 5, 2016

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The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:15 a.m. Present were Commissioner Chair Mike Manus, Commissioner Vice-Chair Karen Skoog, Commissioner Steve Kiss and Clerk of the Board Rhonda Cary. K. Skoog offered the invocation. M. Manus led the flag salute.

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K. Skoog spoke about the Senate hearing she attended last week regarding water availability issues.

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Interim Community Development Director Andy Huddleston was present to request approval of two Short Plats in the Pine Meadows Estates.

Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Pine Meadows Estates 3rd Addition Short Plat. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by S. Kiss to approve the Pine Meadows Estates 4th Addition Short Plat. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried unanimously.

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Budget Hearing – Present were Auditor Marianne Nichols and Financial Manager Jill Shacklett. The hearing was opened and the notice was read. M. Nichols provided updated budget data including a possible road shift. There being no discussion, the hearing was closed.

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The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00.

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Consultant Gregg Dohrn was present for a discussion regarding Land Use Decision Making. Also present were A. Huddleston, county resident Bob Eugene and Newport Miner News Editor Don Gronning. Prosecutor Dolly Hunt joined the meeting at 1:15. G. Dohrn exhibited the existing Development Regulations and offered options to update the processes to hearing, approving, and appealing certain permits and applications.

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The Board discussed holding town hall meetings and was in consensus to schedule two in the spring and two in the fall at various locations in the county.

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The Board received a telephone call from Wildlife Conflict Specialist Candace Bennett of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife regarding a wolf sighting near Flat Creek and mentioned a nearby cattle producer.

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

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M. Manus declared the meeting continued to December 6.

December 6, 2016

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Coffee Talk – The Commissioners’ meeting room was open at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments.

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M. Manus called to order the meeting of the Elected Officials and Department Heads. Those present included Assessor Jim McCroskey, Treasurer Terri Miller, Human Resources Manager Spencer Shanholtzer, M. Nichols, Public Works Director Sam Castro, ITS Director Mark Lemen, District Court Administrator Rachel Johnson, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Weed Specialist III Loretta Nichols, County Engineer Don Ramsey, J. Shacklett, and Commissioner Programs Christine Rahoun. S. Kiss was excused to attend a Forest Plan meeting in Colville. M. Manus provided an update on the budget, an EMS District and the Forest Service. K. Skoog provided an update on water banking issues. M. Nichols announced the software update for DOL may increase wait times. T. Miller suggested making contact with legislators regarding PILT and SRS funding.

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S. Shanholtzer was present to request an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 45 minutes from 10:15 to 11:00. Also present were M. Nichols, J. Shacklett and T. Miller.

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S. Castro was present to request an executive session regarding collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for 45 minutes from 11:15 to 12:00. Also present was S. Shanholtzer.

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

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Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the reimbursement request to the State Treasurer in the amount of $86,206.42 for the replacement of the courthouse HVAC unit. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried unanimously.

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County resident Vicky Cahill was present to express concern about the dog ordinance and the right to farm for rural citizens.

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D. Ramsey was present to review the ER&R Six-Year Vehicle Replacement Program. S. Kiss joined the meeting at 2:25 p.m.

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Budget Workshop – The Board reviewed the preliminary 2017 Budget. J. Shacklett was present. Also present by speakerphone was WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen.

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D. Ramsey and S. Castro were present to continue the review of the ER&R Replacement Program. Also present was J. Shacklett. Additionally, the group reviewed the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

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The Board continued the budget workshop. J. Shacklett was present.

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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of listed Agreements. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the Minutes of the Board’s November 28, 2016 meeting and the following items:

Payroll Change Notice:

Assessor –

Dara Thomas, Step 5, $3,401.42/mo., Effective 01/01/2017

Auditor –

Linda Brown, Step 3, $3,249.86/mo., Effective 01/01/2017

Commissioners –

Christine Rahoun, Step 2, $17.58/hr., Effective 01/01/2017

Counseling Services –

Nancy Ashburn, Step 5, $5,299.09/mo., Effective 01/01/2017

Kristina Martin, Step 4, $4,918.57/mo., Effective 01/01/2017

Treasurer –

Nicole Dice, Step 3, $3,026.85/mo., Effective 01/01/2017

Updated Counseling Services job descriptions for Account Services Specialist, Business Administrative Assistant, and Business Office Assistant

Library District Board of Trustees Interview Questions

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Correspondence Received:

12.01 V. Holstrom-Shop Steward Appointment

12.02 City of Newport-2017 Levy Certification and Resolution

12.03 NEWESD 101-2017 Levy Certifications

12.04 POC Fair Board-December Agenda, November Minutes

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Correspondence Sent:

J. Brewster-reappointment to Civil Service Commission

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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 $ 47,745.49

Arts, Tourism & Recreation` $ 4,690.00

Counseling Services $ 7,952.86

Fair $ 427.15

Road $ 3,524.72

Extension Education $ 349.38

Equipment R&R $ 10,510.55

IT Services $ 3,840.24

TOTAL $ 79,040.39

Checks 161309 through 161385 totaling $77,433.71 and Electronic Fund Transfer 10189 totaling $1,606.68 dated December 5, 2016.

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M. Manus declared the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/

Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board Mike Manus, Chair of the Board

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