2018-04-17 PA UpdateProsecutor’s Update
April 17, 2018
2:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Ross Petersen, Eric
Eisenberg, David Fine, Archie Smith, Becky Butler, Janelle Kambich (2:03 p.m.), Jonathan Meyer (2:04
p.m.)
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Eric Eisenberg said he would write to Mr. Bozarth regarding
the freeholder resolution passed April 16.
Eric Eisenberg said Ross Petersen will be the contact person for
the Tacoma Power contract.
Eric discussed the possibility of renegotiating with Tacoma
Power.
Eric said the agreement was to reimburse the county for its
lost revenue from the underwater property.
David suggested sending a letter indicating the CPI had gone
away. He suggested consulting with an economist before
sending a letter. David said US West B best represents the
county. He said the CPI and several other factors were used to
create the Tacoma Power.
Commissioner Stamper noted that Tacoma Power’s agreement has an inflation rate of no less than 2
percent. Becky clarified that it is set at 2 percent to 5 percent.
Eric said lost tax revenue regarding devalued neighboring property should be considered.
David said the board has three choices:
• A quick discussion about the now-defunct CPI
• A quick analysis of the economic impact
• A thorough reexamination, including land appraisal help
Becky asked about potential costs to the county regarding the Transportation Improvement measure.
Jonathan said ITA cases are up and running. He gave an update on staffing, including vacancies.
Jonathan discussed Family Support’s upcoming move.
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
Becky: Contact Erik Martin to
determine which economist the
county worked with on the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
the waste transfer agreement.
Rieva: Set up follow-up meeting
with Ross Petersen, Dianne
Dorey, Arny Davis, Becky Butler
and the BOCC regarding Tacoma
Power.
At 2:22 p.m., Commissioner Fund announced that the Board was going into Executive Session under
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and 42.30.110(1)(f) for 38 minutes to discuss pending litigation, potential litigation
and complaints against a county employee.
At 3 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
At 3:05 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
At 3:10 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
At 3:15 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
At 3:20 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
Executive Session ended at 3:25 p.m., and the regular meeting resumed with Commissioner Fund,
Commissioner Stamper and Eric Eisenberg in attendance.
Commissioner Fund and Commissioner Stamper said the complaint against a county employee was
discussed under 42.30.110(1)(i), not 42.30.110(1)(f) as listed on the agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.