May 13, 2013
The County Commissioners’ meeting was called to order in their meeting room at 9:00am. All members were present.
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Board Reviews and Reports
M. Manus reported on the Public Lands Committee meeting last week and noted items discussed were a rock crush and the
expansion of the list of surplus county lands. Other items discussed were: the recent Facility meeting, noting items discussed
were roof repairs and security within the Sheriff’s office; and meeting with Sheriff Botzheim regarding Search and Rescue.
K. Skoog reported on the recent meeting of the Fair Board; and her attendance at last week’s meeting at Yocum Lake. Also
discussed were the Shoreline Master Plan and desire for the Commissioners to meet with the Department of Ecology to
discuss the process and options; and attendance at the Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) regular
business meeting of Governing Board in Spokane on May 10th.
K. Skoog discussed a Quad County Forest Service Committee meeting last week, noting she and M. Manus attended the
meeting. Coordination was a discussion topic. K. Skoog and M. Manus attended a meeting with the Forest Service and
coordination was discussed. She will be attending the WIR conference in Flagstaff, Arizona next week and will also meet with
the American Lands Council while there.
K. Skoog discussed the Columbia River PAG meeting with British Columbia Leaders held May 9th. Discussed was the Forest
Service’s duty to provide adequate in-stream flows, and noted the watershed plans are not being followed. S. Kiss noted
clear cuts create greater flows, but then there is no control. He discussed the 3-month growing season and forest
management, noting riparian zones need to be maintained for optimum water retension.
S. Kiss discussed the May 8th Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, noting they discussed the National Weather
Service and training. S. Kiss met with Forest Service Ranger Gayne Sears and items discussed were Bead Lake, road
washouts, upcoming 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act, and Forest Service policy. He reported on the May 9th North Pend
Oreille Chamber meeting, noting he notified the Metaline Council of the Sweet Creek Rest area contract.
The Board discussed action items for this month, to include: coordination, letter to the Forest Service, forest issues, CAPR
forum regarding the SMP on May 22nd, wolf collar data letter, surplus lands, facilities repairs and review of Tri-County
Economic Development District’s project list. They also discussed the June 4th workshop agenda items.
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Frank Capehart of the Veteran’s discussed the Volunteer Fair with K. Skoog.
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Ray King, City of Newport, provided an update on a variety of City matters.
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The Board recessed for lunch.
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Public Works Update- Present were: Public Works Director Sam Castro and County Engineer Don Ramsey.
S. Castro discussed the Grizzly equipment demonstration of last week and projection for future acquisition. Illumination on
State Highway 2 was discussed and D. Ramsey related his discussion with Washington State Department of Transportation,
noting the cost for illumination is $50,000 per site. Also discussed was a funding option through the Federal Highways
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Administration. S. Castro noted the intersection illumination is a safety sensitive matter and should be placed into the SixYear Transportation Program. The locations are along State Highway 2 at the intersections of Northshore, Camden and
Coyote Trail.
S. Castro discussed a Horseshoe Lake residents’ request for the County to consider the use of an emulsified asphalt product
for dust control. The residents would bear the cost of application.
S. Castro provided the following updates: The Solid Waste paving project and the Hall of Justice HVAC project; Courthouse
elevator contract; Rural Resource’s worker program at no cost to County for 2 positions to assist with Buildings and Grounds;
and publication of a request for proposal for timber harvesting and forest management planning.
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The Board discussed Risk Pool Insurance and the need for an agreement with the Fair Board. Present were Jim Mathis,
Barb McGill, D. Ramsey, Auditor Marianne Nichols, Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett, Prosecutor Tom Metzger and
Treasurer Terri Miller. Items discussed were general liability risk, state funds come to the counties for a county fair, draft
agreement topics and election of Fair Board members to three-year terms.
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T. Metzger provided legal updates. Items discussed were: directional signs for a privately owned business, disposing of
surplus property and notice details. K. Skoog discussed invoking coordination with the Forest Service and K. Skoog’s
attendance at the American Lands Council reception and the Western Interstate Region NACo conference to be held May
22nd through 24th in Flagstaff, Arizona. Also discussed was the SMP process.
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Public Comment – None Present
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ITS Director Chad Goodhue requested to advertise for a Systems Administrator/Tech III with a salary range from Step 1 to
Step 2 depending on experience. Also present was Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford. Motion was made by S.
Kiss to approve the advertising for a Systems Administrator/Tech III as requested. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog and
passed unanimously.
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Motion was made by K. Skoog to continue the meeting to May 14, 2013. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed
unanimously.
May14, 2013
The meeting was continued. All members were present.
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C. Goodhue and Sheriff Alan Botzheim requested approval to purchase sixteen replacement laptops. Motion was made by K.
Skoog to approve the purchase. Motion was seconded by M. Manus. Motion carried
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C. Goodhue and Counseling Services Director Annabelle Payne requested to purchase a workstation/laptop. There are
budgeted funds for this purchase. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog to approve the request. Motion was seconded by M.
Manus. Motion carried.
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C. Goodhue requested approval of the Systems Administrator/Tech III job description. Motion was made by K. Skoog to
approve the job description as corrected to include a statement regarding reliable transportation. Motion was seconded by
M. Manus. Motion carried.
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Workshop Planning Committee – Present were: County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, M. Nichols, Community Development
Director Michael Lithgow and T. Metzger. Workshop agenda and topics were discussed.
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D. Ramsey notified the Board of a bridge failure on Rocky Creek Road with the bridge scheduled for closure on May 16th.
The road is a connector from Aladdin and Tiger and is a Level 4 road that is closed in the winter. He also discussed distress
concerns on two other bridges. Don noted that once the bridge is closed approval to re-open would come from the Federal
Highway Administration.
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Motion was made by K. Skoog authorizing Counseling Services Director and Public Works Director or designees to invest any
surplus funds with the County Treasurer. Motion was seconded by K. Kiss and passed unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION – Human Resource Coordinator Shelly Stafford requested an executive session to discuss collective
bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4) for ten minutes from 1:30p.m. to 1:40p.m.
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Public Hearing - Statutory Creation of a Town of Ione and Pend Oreille County Joint Airport Zoning Board. The hearing was
opened and the notice read. Testimony was given by M. Lithgow, Charlie Spears and John Redinger. The hearing was
closed.
Motion was made by S. Kiss to adopt a resolution for the creation of a Town of Ione and Pend Oreille County Joint Airport
Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-19, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
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Consent Agenda - Motion was made by S. Kiss 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 May 6, 2013 meeting and the
following items:
Investment Earnings: $5,572.49
Designation of Agency To Operate 2013 County Fair
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-20, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Establishing A Revolving Fund For 2013 County Fair
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-21, COMMISSIONERS’ RECORDING
Authorization for Public Works Director or Designee to invest any surplus funds with the County Treasurer
Authorization for Counseling Services Director or Designee to invest any surplus funds with the County Treasurer
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PAYROLL CHANGE NOTICES:
Sheriff-Corrections
Steve Higgins, Sergeant, $3838.26, Step 3; $60.00 Longevity; Effective 05/16/2013
Geoffrey Rusho, Corrections Captain, Political Appointment, $3943.61, Step 1; Effective 05/16/2013
Information Technology Services:
Karen Beatty, Resignation; Effective 05/21/1013
District Court:
Brandy Hofstee, Chief Deputy Clerk/Criminal; $2916.50, Step 2; Effective 06/01/2013
APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE TRAVEL
Auditor:
Trena Olson, Elections, Elections Conference, June 11 through June 14, 2013, SeaTac, $525.00
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Correspondence Sent:
P. Anderson, Wash. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife-Wolf Collar Data
Washington Cattlemen’s Association-Wolf Legislation
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Correspondence:
05.6 S. Pozzanghera, Regional Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife-Copy of 5/6/2013 letter to Stevens County
Commissioners D. Dashiell, W. McCart and S. Parker-Gray Wolf Collar Data
05.7 J. and L. Szabo-Copy of letter to G. Sears, Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts-LeClerc Creek Grazing Allotment
Management Planning EA
05.8 L. Torgerson, Region Manager, WSDNR-Notice of Final Determination – Skookum FIT Timber Sale, App. No. 30089162, SEPA File No. 13-031903, EPA No. 3-17864
05.9 G. Laue’, Title VI Coordinator WSDOT-2012 Title VI Annual Accomplishment and Update Report
05.10 G. Laue’, Title VI Coordinator WSDOT-2012 Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement Approval
05.11 T. Miller, POC Treasurer-Request for letter authorizing Public Works Director/Designee to invest surplus funds for
Road or ER&R Funds
05.12 T. Miller, POC Treasurer-Request for letter authorizing Counseling Services Director/Designee to invest surplus funds
for the Counseling Services Fund
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Conference Call Fred Kelly Grant and Norm MacLeod regarding conversation asking for a proposal for help in implementing
coordination with the Forest Service.
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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
Fund
Fund Amount
Current Expense
$ 249,731.77
Counseling Services
$ 57,963.70
Crime Victims
$
210.80
Fair
$
140.98
Park
$
895.38
Road
$ 182,446.96
Emergency 911 Communications
$ 140,052.59
Extension Education
$
40.00
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Public Facilities
Solid Waste
Capital Projects
IT Fund
TOTAL:
$ 2,508.37
$ 10,779.26
$ 10,544.80
$ 9,358.29
$ 538,672.90
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M. Nichols requested approval for the reclassification of the Department of Licensing Deputy to Certified Department of
Licensing Deputy, and moving the current employee, Linda Brown, to the Step 2 position. Motion was made by K. Skoog to
approve the request. Motion was seconded by S. Kiss and passed unanimously.
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Motion to adjourn was made by S. Kiss. Motion was seconded by K. Skoog passed unanimously.
ATTEST: s/__________________________________
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED: s/ __________________________________
Chair of the Board
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