M. Manus Discussed His Upcoming Y.E.S. Board Meeting
April 11, 2016
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
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K. Skoog gave an update on meetings she attended regarding water banking. Discussed were deadlines, research, funding, partnerships and rights.
M. Manus discussed his upcoming Y.E.S. board meeting.
Also discussed werefactors concerning employmentin Pend Oreille County.
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Consent Agenda – Motion was made by K. Skoog to remove the request by the Sheriff’s Office to surplus firearms from the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried. Motion was madebyK. Skoog to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda includes this week’s Agenda, the minutes of the Board’s April 4, 2016 meeting and the following items:
Investment Earnings (year to date)$4,628.89
Application For Advance Travel:
Sheriff’s Office:
Travis Stigall, Training, Spokane; 04/18-29/2016, Meals: $555.00
Mitch Parnell, Training, Spokane; 04/18-29/2016, Meals: $555.00
Amendment No. 2 DSHS 1563-42489 for SFY2017 funding
AGREEMENT NO.2016-20 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Service Information Form Attachments to DSHS 1563-44678
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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JoHanna Griderof JD’s Collective Gardenwas present to discuss medicinal marijuana. Also present was Prevention Specialist Carrie McKinley, county resident Bob Eugene and the Newport Miner News Editor Don Gronning.
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Public Comment Period – There were no members of the public present for comment.
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Stephen Dawson III was present for an interview for Library Board Trustee. Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve Stephen Dawson III to the Library Board. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
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M. Manus declared the meeting continued to April 12.
April 12, 2016
The meeting resumed at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
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Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne was present to request an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) regarding the performance of a public employee for 20 minutes from 9:40 am to 10:00am.
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The Board discussed several issues including marijuana, roads,
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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ITS Director Chad Goodhue and GIS Manager Josh Shelton were present to discuss staffing in the ITS department and wiring in the Hall of Justice. Also present was County Clerk Tammie Ownbey.
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T. Ownbey was present to discuss an agreement with State of Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid. Motion was made by Karen Skoog to approve the agreement. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid
AGREEMENT NO. 2016-21 COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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A. Payne was present to request an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) regarding the performance of a public employee for 15 minutes from 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm. Also present was Clinical Director Theresa Allen, and via phone conference with The Wesley Group president Kevin Wesley.
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Priest Lake District Ranger Tim Knight was present for a Tower Fire Salvage Update. Also present was Road District Supervisor Dan Reijonen and B. Eugene. Discussion included roadside salvage, old growth, temp roads, harvested timber, public commentsand mushroom collection permits.
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County Prosecutor Dolly Hunt was present to request an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding litigation or potential litigation for 10 minutes from 3:35 pm to 3:45 pm. S. Kiss requested an additional 5 minutes until 3:50 pm.
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D. Hunt was present for the Prosecutor’s legal update. Items discussed were water banking, ITS staffing and funding for the Y.E.S. program.
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Correspondence Received:
4.10R. McCroskey-Caseload Points Report 2016
4.11Spokane Regional Labor Council-Workers Memorial Day
4.12C. Evers-hydrant
4.13T. Brooks-2015 Allocation to PO County Regional Agencies
4.14Spokane Regional Labor Council-Proclamation request
4.15WSLCB-Renewal application, Marijuana producer and processor, Iron Lung Enterprises
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Correspondence Sent:
N. Kronze-Request to extend comment period
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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 are approved for payment:
Salary and Claim
Current Expense$ 294,270.97
Counseling Services$ 75,530.64
Crime Victims$ 249.23
Park$ 2,275.93
Road$ 140,624.88
Timber Sales$ 1,795.78
Emergency 911 Communications$ 5,861.48
Growth Management$ 1,262.90
Public Facilities$ 2,699.06
Solid Waste$ 12,082.53
Risk Management$ 700.00
Equipment R&R$ 22,293.39
IT Services$ 115,214.90
TOTAL$ 674,861.69
Checks 155667 through 155717 totaling $90,348.74 and Electronic Funds Transfers 6823 through 7009 totaling $436,214.86 dated April 8, 2016. Includes Jr. Taxing Districts. Checks 155718through 155803totaling$182,688.52dated April 11, 2016. Check 155873 totaling $1,000.00 dated April 12, 2016.
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Meeting was declared adjourned by M. Manus.
ATTEST: s/ APPROVED: s/
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
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