March 30, 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 March 23, 2015 meeting and
the following items:
Investment Earning: (03/2/2015-03/27/2015):
$766.40
Payroll Change Notices:
Assessor:
Jonathan Verity, Office Assistant, 3/5 time, step 1, $12.31/hr., Effective 04/01/2015
Counseling Services:
Martina Coordes, $35.00/mo., Longevity, Effective 04/01/2015
Judy Malby, Retirement, Effective 07/06/2015
District Court, Jennifer Seger, $2,813.60, Step 2, Effective 04/01/2015
Jeremy Schmidt, Prosecutor, $35.00/mo., Longevity, Effective 04/01/2015
(2)
WRIA 55 Discussion – Present were Stevens County Commissioner Wes McCart (and Water Conservancy Board
Commissioner) and Stevens County Land Services Director Erik Johansen, Mark Cauchy (PUD), Community Development
Director Mike Lithgow, Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt, Tim Ibbetson and The Miner Reporter Don Gronning.
Water banking – W. McCart discussed the Little Spokane Watershed feasibility study and noted the focus is on residential
or permit exempt wells and whether or not it is feasible to set up a water bank. To-date there has been no determination
that the Little Spokane Basin is closed to exempt wells. Items discussed were: the Postema case which ties surface and
ground water together, instream flow rule, mitigation for permit exempt wells, agricultural rights, GMA’s requirement to
maintain natural resources, required flows pursuant to the FERC licensing; information on a needs projection, and Western
Water law.
(3)
The Board recessed for lunch.
(4)
Public Works Update – present were Public Works Director Sam Castro, County Engineer Don Ramsey, Human
Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford, Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett, ITS Director Chad Goodhue, Sheriff
Alan Botzheim.
S. Castro discussed his request for a full time Buildings and Grounds employee. He requested to advertise for and hire a
full time Technician II. Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the request for Buildings and Grounds to advertise and
hire a full time Technician II. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
S. Castro provided a Jail reconfiguration update, discussing cameras, audio, location of equipment and retention period. A
Garden building roof update was also provided.
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D. Ramsey will prepare a draft resolution regarding the vacation of Rocky Creek Road.
(5)
Prosecutor Dolly Hunt provided a legal update. Items discussed were: Diking District No.1, attendance at the Risk Pool
Spring conference in Blaine, Washington and areas of risk for counties that were identified at that conference.
(6)
Motion was made by K. Skoog to approve the removal of Boundary Dam Access Road and Eastside Access Road from
the Maintained County Road System. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried.
Removal of Boundary Dam Access Road (CRN 29770) and Eastside Access Road (CRN39900) from the Maintained
County Road System.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(7)
Motion was made by K. Skoog to continue the meeting to March 31, 2015. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion
carried.
March 31, 2015
The meeting resumed. All members were present.
(8)
M. Lithgow provided an update on Fire Mountain’s application for disposal of biosolids, and the revised SEPA
determination and provisions on the setbacks to protect water resources. Also discussed was the Comprehensive Plan,
the Planning Commission’s recommendation regarding Wasatch and the process for adoption of findings and formalizing
the decision. The Capital Facilities and Six-Year Transportation Program is also a part of the Comprehensive Plan.
(9)
WSU Extension Director Mike Jensen was present to discuss the draft Memorandum of Understanding regarding the 227
Garden Building. Also present was S. Castro. Revisions were discussed and will be made by S. Castro and presented
for further review.
M. Jensen noted they are hosting a Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference on April 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
regarding marketing and entrepreneurs. Also discussed was 4-H Friday nights in Cusick from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as
part of the Tech Wizards grant.
Motion was made by M. Manus to approve the Interagency Agreement with Washington State University for professional
services that cover staff salaries. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
Interagency Agreement Between Washington State University Extension and Pend Oreille County, Appendix A (to WSU
Extension Budget), Professional Services Contract
AGREEMENT NO. 2015-32, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
(10)
The Board recessed for lunch.
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(11)
Brock Maslonka and Larry Cordes were present to discuss Diking District No. 1. Also present was Mark Cauchy from the
PUD. B. Maslonka and L. Cordes discussed their request to disband the District. The dikes were built in 1909 and when
the railroad was put in it was put in high enough to become part of the diking system. Diking District No. 1 was disbanded
in 1988 and reinstated in March of 2000 at the PUD’s request in order to obtain grant funds, however grant funds were not
found. Currently there are no funds to keep the District in operation and they are requesting the Commissioners disband
Diking District 1.
Also discussed were leaks in the dike system and specifically discussed the Trimble Creek and Perkins Slough culverts.
The Trimble Creek culvert is bad but not leaking at this time and the Perkins Slough culvert is leaking with potential for
water to run across the highway. It was noted the PUD provides maintenance on the gates and pumps, and through an
agreement they also provide control of the water level at the culvert. The Perkins Slough culvert was initially installed by
the Railroad.
(12)
Interview with Deborah Barrett regarding her interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
(13)
Interview with Dennis Osweiler regarding his interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
(14)
Interview with Dan Mueller regarding his interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
(15)
Motion was made by M. Manus to appoint Dan Mueller to the Planning Commission to complete the remaining portion of
the four-year District 2 term which expires 12/31/2017. Motion seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
(16)
S. Castro discussed the professional development evaluation format for managers.
(17)
Correspondence Received (Non-electronic):
3.19 L. J. West, Colville National Forest-Release of draft revised forest plan and associated draft environmental impact
statement in the spring of 2015
3.20 P. Goldmark, Washington State Department of Natural Resourced –Pre-harvest review meeting for timber sales in
the Arcadia District, April 2, 2015, 1002 E. Crawford St., Deer Park, 1:30 p.m.
3.21 Washington State Liquor Control Board-Notice of Marijuana License Application – Corrected, Iron Lung
Enterprises
3.22 Spokane Regional Labor Council-Invitation to 26th annual Workers Memorial Day Ceremony, April 25, 2015, 11
a.m., Mission Park, Spokane
3.23 Duane Schofield-Letter of Interest in serving on the Weed Board
3.24 Dan Mueller-Letter of Interest in serving on the Planning Commission
3.25 J. Frueh-Pend Oreille County Jail
3.26 Ferry County Republic Central Committee-Lincoln Day Dinner Invitation, April 18th, Republic
3.27 G. Sears-Forest Service District Ranger-Programmatic Environmental Assessment Trout Habitat Restoration
program Fish Habitat Improvements to restore and maintain 164 miles of tributary habitat over a 25-year period.
EA is available for viewing and comment.
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(18)
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
Counseling Services
Crime Victims
Park
Road
Emergency 911 Communications
Public Facilities
Capital Projects
Solid Waste
ER&R
IT Fund
Fair
Arts Tourism & Recreation
Veteran’s Assistance
Timber Sales
IT Services
Sheriff’s Trust
TOTAL:
Salary and Claim
$ 279,278.31
$ 62,545.90
$
195.89
$ 19,405.08
$ 81,177.08
$ 6,760.70
$ 5,910.09
$
533.44
$ 51,305.10
$ 17,515.30
$ 8,896.37
$
45.65
$ 9,276.63
$
200.00
$ 3,569.90
$ 22,923.70
$
582.00
$ 670,121.14
Payroll Warrants Numbers 146442 through 146454 totaling $8,296.31
Electronic Payments from 03/25/2015 through 03/25/2015: $224,472.99
Includes Junior Taxing Districts
Benefit Warrants Numbers 146455 through 146476 totaling $73,707.91
Electronic payments dates 03/25/2015 through 03/25/2015 totaling $133,429.89
Includes Junior Taxing Districts
Voucher/warrant numbers 146477 through 146,570 totaling $253,407.75
(19)
Motion to adjourn was made M. Manus. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog. Motion carried.
ATTEST: s/_________________________________
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED: s/______________________________________
Chair of the Board
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