2017-12-05 Prosecutors UpdateProsecutor’s Update
December 5, 2017
2 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, Ross Petersen, Eric
Eisenberg, Janelle Kambich, Archie Smith, Daleyn Coleman, Glenn Carter, Jonathan Meyer, Paulette
Young, David Fine
Guest: Justyna Tomtas, Sharyn Decker
Recorder: Candace Hallom
Jonathan:
• Opioid Litigation- Jonathan asked the Board if they would like him to looking into the Opioid
Litigation. The Board felt it was important.
• Ballot Boxes- Jonathan discussed what is going on in other Counties and statewide
• Office Process Review- The Prosecutor’s office is looking at an office process review. There will
be a cost. He is currently getting bids.
Glenn:
• Hupy v. Lewis County- Hupy had the right to file for reconsideration by Monday but Glenn has
not received anything.
• Cortland v. Lewis County, Re: Law Library - The judge found the law library board is not a public
agency. Cortland can file an appeal.
David:
• OPMA exemption: David stated that Jonathan addressed this issues at a previous meeting.
• Collective Bargaining Agreements- David discussed a PERC decision that says the BOCC cannot
seek legal advice regarding a union issue without notifying the unions prior.
Eric:
• In Re. Arnold- This is a case in Spokane that is going to the Supreme Court. It is similar to Lewis
County case In Re. Barts, Eric explained the In Re. Bart case. Eric has concerns that the Arnold
case would affect the outcome of the Bart case so he has requested to participate in the case.
The person who represents Mr. Arnold objected and asked that the court strike Eric’s brief. The
courts is allowing his brief and it will be a couple years before the case is final.
At 2:22 p.m., Commissioner Stamper announced that the Board was going into Executive Session under
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 20 minutes to discuss pending litigation.
At 2:42 p.m., the Board extended Executive Session for 5 minutes.
Executive Session ended at 2:47 p.m.
No decision made
Meeting ended at 2:48 p.m.