2018-03-21 Update with Budget - CopyUpdate with Budget
March 13, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Shad Hail, Steve Walton,
Becky Butler, Eric Eisenberg
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Shad Hail said he met with the Office of Public Defense last
year. He said that thanks to a coordinated effort, including the
court’s letter-writing campaign, the state recently indicated it
will begin providing funding for the Parents Representation
Program, for which the county paid $320,448 last year.
Becky Butler said the funding will begin mid-year.
Shad left at 3:40 p.m.
Eric Eisenberg said Cortland appealed the law library ruling. He
said the county would file a cross appeal. He said the stay procedure still would be used. He said the
judgement totaled roughly $54,000. He said interest is at 12 percent. He suggested filing a notice
totaling $60,000.
Becky said Superior Court is willing to set aside the money in its budget.
Commissioner Stamper made a motion to pay the $61,000 judgement into the Thurston County Court
Registry through the Superior Court budget and to support a budget amendment later in the year if
needed. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3-0.
Eric Eisenberg left at 3:54 p.m.
Becky said budget amendment requests are due March 16. She discussed the requests she has received
so far as well as upcoming retirements. She discussed amendments for the ITAs.
Becky said she remains concerned about Public Works’ cash flow. She suggested the possibility of a
minimum balance for roads, such as $1.5 million for emergencies and $1 million for operations.
Becky discussed estimates for a county manager, including an admin, as well as training, dues, etc. She
discussed funding possibilities, such as a cost allocation for departments under the BOCC. She suggested
discussing the cost allocation possibility with the Auditor’s Office.
Becky discussed the new position request submitted by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The group
discussed recent impacts to the PA’s budget as well as the need for data regarding the requests. The
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
Rieva: Contact Lee Napier about
succession planning.
Rieva: Set up meeting with
BOCC and Bill Wamsley.
group also noted that other departments are required to make their requests during the budget
process.
BHO estimate Alcohol Court estimate was $600,000.
Becky asked if the Weed Assessment was moving forward. Commissioner Fund asked Rieva Lester to set
up a meeting with Bill Wamsley about the possibility of the Weed Assessment.
Becky said work on the year-end update continues.
Commissioner Fund left at 4:36 p.m. and returned at 4:37 p.m.
Commissioner Stamper left at 4:37 p.m.
Commissioner Fund discussed timecard procedures. Becky suggested touching base with HR regarding
timecard procedures.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.