April 27, 2015
The Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00 a.m. All members were present.
(1)
Consent Agenda – Motion was made by M. 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 April 20, 2015 meeting and the
following items:
Investment Earnings (from April 1-24, 2015): $971.56
Payroll Change Notices:
Community Development:
Rick Cruse, Longevity, $120.00, Effective 05-01-2015
Terri Ann Hedtke, Full Time, Step 5, $3198.63, Effective 05-01-2015
Counseling Services:
Kaitlyn Johnson, Resignation, Effective 05-08-2015
District Court-Probation:
Scott Cornwell, Longevity, $75.00, Effective 05-01-2015
Public Works-Roads:
Donnie Milliren, Longevity, $70.00, Effective 05-01-2015
Public Works-Solid Waste:
Beth Gillespie, Retirement, Effective 04-24-2015
Sheriff:
Matthew McKay, Deputy, Resignation, Effective 04-25-2015
Spokane County Regional Support Network January Contract Amendment No. 15MH1721(1)
CONTRACT NO. 2015-12, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Public Works – Roads:
Replacement of Bridge 2 on the West Branch LeClerc Creek. Request proposals for geotechnical
exploration for the bridge site.
Re-construction of Coyote Trail Road CRP 838 from South Shore Diamond Lake Road to Deer Valley
Road. Request consultant proposals to perform project testing.
Counseling Services:
Approval to advertise and hire for the Business Office Assistant pending successful pre-employment
requirements.
(2)
Conference Call with Lobbyist Jim Potts for a legislative update -Present was The Miner report Don Gronning. Items
discussed were budgetary regarding the transportation package, capitol budget, and main budget; bills with revenue
attached that counties have been working on; the vacant Agriculture Director position and wolf bills.
(3)
K. Skoog discussed wolf bills and the Wolf Plan.
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(4)
K. Skoog reported on last week’s meeting of the Lake Roosevelt Forum. Among attendees were: Derek Sanderson, Grant
Pheifer, Keith Stoffel and Wes McCart. Among items discussed at the meeting were: Sullivan Lake water usage; water
availability in the Basin has been a discussion item for approximately ten years; water availability in the sub-basin; and
grant application. She noted she provided Prosecutor Dolly Hunt with an update on the Forum meeting.
K. Skoog noted she met with Newport City Administrator Ray King regarding the Growth Management Act and they also
discussed the water project.
K. Skoog noted she had met with Public Works Director Sam Castro regarding Solid Waste items.
(5)
S. Kiss provided a Martin Hall update, noting Martin Hall received an audit finding that their business model is not working
due to Spokane County not paying pursuant to the contract they signed.
(6)
M. Manus discussed the TAC and TEDD meetings, noting the speaker at the TEDD meeting was a Spokane Tribe’s
consultant who discussed a salmon recovery study regarding Lake Roosevelt. It was noted economic development was
also a part of that study. There is no effect on Pend Oreille County regarding a salmon presence.
M. Manus noted he met last week with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ Veterans Administration Outreach
Liaison John Davis. Among items discussed were: mobile medical facility, veteran’s health care fair in Pend Oreille
County, attendance at the Pow Wow, and contracts with local providers. S. Kiss discussed Stevens County’s Veteran’s
assistance program.
(7)
Conference Call with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers regarding local issues - Present was D. Gronning. Among items
discussed were: Two year extension of Secure Rural School’s funding; Forestry legislation; Veteran outreach; Forest bill;
water issues and feasibility study; A-to-Z project, Endangered Species Act; coordination and the Public Lands Steering
Committee.
(8)
S. Kiss provided an update regarding his meeting with the Sheriff on routine maintenance items, outsourcing regarding the
deputy vehicles and road deputy funding.
(9)
The Board recessed for lunch.
(10)
Public Works Director Sam Castro and Engineering Technician Mike Kirkwood discussed the 2015 County Arterial
Preservation Program and the need for hot mix asphalt for paving of .07, .08 and .09 roads. They are requesting
permission to advertise for the taking of sealed bids for supplying of approximately 2500 tons of hot mix asphalt. Motion
was made by K. Skoog to approve the request to advertise for price per ton for mixed quotes from local asphalt companies
for paving of 0.7, 08, 09 roads. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
(11)
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S. Castro discussed the Trout Habitat Restoration program comment deadline.
Senior Design & Construction Engineer George Luft and County Engineer Don Ramsey discussed ADA items regarding
public right-of-ways, primarily dealing with county roads and County parks and facilities. The program is overseen by the
Department of Highways and the Department of Justice and requires an ADA transition plan and a self-evaluation aimed at
the above areas. The Board will need to provide direction regarding a committee with appropriate expertise to oversee
the evaluation.
Buildings and Grounds – S. Castro discussed the Jail remodel scope and budget and staying with the original scope of
work.
D. Ramsey discussed the Rural Arterial program grant funding in the amount of $750,000 for the Flowery Trail Westside
Calispel Road to Danforth Road. He will provide final documentation for Board review and approval next week.
Roads – G. Luft discussed an inter-local agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for sand
stockpiling. S. Castro discussed an existing agreement for the benefit of both parties.
Solid Waste – S. Castro discussed identification of operations cost to take over operation of the transfer stations. Also
discussed was a transport proposal to be done by Republic Services.
As a result of the recent earthquake activity Public Works field staff evaluated one dam and 36 structures in one day
looking for possible damage. No damage was found. D. Ramsey noted they are not first responders but are to be present
prior, during and after and emergency.
(12)
Motion was made by K. Skoog to sign the resolution cancelling warrants in order to close bank account. Motion was
seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
Resolution Cancelling Warrants In Order To Close Bank Account
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(13)
Motion was made by M. Manus to continue the meeting to April 28, 2015. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion
carried.
April 28, 2015
The meeting resumed. All members were present.
(14)
Social Hour – present were: Community Development Director Mike Lithgow, Weed Control Coordinator Sharon Sorby, D,
Ramsey, S. Castro, Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt, County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, Assessor Jim McCroskey, Auditor
Marianne Nichols, WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen, Economic Development Director Jamie Wyrobek, ITS Director
Chad Goodhue, Office Manager/Risk Manager Teresa Brooks, PUD Commissioner Rick Larson, Data Processing
Coordinator Jill Shacklett.
(15)
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WSU Executive Director Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis for Eastern Washington University Patrick Jones
was present to discuss Northeast Washington Trends and the 2014 data. Present were: M. Lithgow, S. Sorby, D.
Ramsey, S. Castro, D. Hunt, T. Ownbey, J. McCroskey, M. Nichols, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, M. Jensen, J. Wyrobek, C.
Goodhue, T. Brooks, R. Larson, PORTA Susan Harris, J. Shacklett, Treasurer Terri Miller.
(16)
Mike Manus was excused.
(17)
WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen provided an Extension update. Also present was Master Gardeners/Volunteer
Coordinator Dixie Chichester. Items discussed: demographic data regarding funding components for Food Sense
program; WSU memorandum of understanding regarding the 227 Garden building; 4-H Friday nights in Cusick; Pathways
to Prosperity Video Conference last week with six in attendance including Senator Cantwell’s associate. D. Chichester
discussed the annual volunteer fair and partnering with the LDS church. The fair would take place in September.
(18)
The Board recessed for lunch.
(19)
Telephone call was received from Senator Brian Dansel. A budget update was provided. K. Skoog discussed the wolf bills
and Dansel noted he did not support the bill, noting people on the ground did not like the bill. He stated counties should
put more pressure on the State agencies.
(20)
Correspondence Received (Non-electronic):
4.9
State of Washington House of Representatives-House Bill 1885 and Senate Bill 5755 both known as the Justice
Reinvestment Act.
(21)
As of this date the Board approved vouchers for payment as listed and made available by the Auditor’s Office. The
following voucher/warrants/electronic payments are approved for payment:
Current Expense
Arts and Tourism
Counseling Services
Fair
Road
Veteran’s Assistance
Crime Victims
Park
Emergency 911 Communications
Extension Education
Homeless Program/2163
Solid Waste
IT Services
Public Facilities
Salary and Claim
$298,407.64
$
395.00
$ 60,664.38
$
46.09
$181,159.92
$
562.42
$
195.61
$ 1,748.92
$ 9,960.56
$
204.82
$ 5,736.25
$ 63,268.58
$ 184.90
$ 2,311.80
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Capital Projects
ER&R
IT Fund
TOTAL:
$ 321.17
$
6.01
$ 8,980.61
$634,154.68
Voucher/Check Numbers 147202 through 147290, dated April 27, 2015 totaling $223,306.05.
Electronic Fund Transfer on April 27, 2015, number 2204 totaling 495.99, includes Junior Taxing Districts.
Check Numbers 2016 through 2198, totaling $231,275.71
Electronic Fund Transfers, number 147163 through 147175, totaling $8,899.39, includes Junior Taxing Districts
(22)
Motion to adjourn was made K. Skoog. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/_________________________________
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED: s/______________________________________
Chair of the Board
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