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2013-07-08 Board Meeting Minutes 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 8, 2013 The Board of County Commissioners for Lewis County, Washington met in regular session on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Schulte, F. Lee Grose, and Edna J. Fund were in attendance. Chairman Schulte determined a quorum, called the meeting to order and proceeded with the flag salute. Commissioner Fund moved to approve the minutes from the 10:00 a.m. meeting held on Monday, July 1, 2013. Commissioner Grose seconded the motion. Motion Carried 3-0 PUBLIC COMMENT Andy Skinner, Lewis County Historical Museum, thanks the BOCC for all their support. He presented a plaque that will hang on the museum donor wall. CONSENT Commissioner Grose made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items one through nine. Commissioner Fund seconded the motion. 1. Resolution No. 13-402 Approval of warrants for payment. Commissioner Grose stated this Resolution approves 8 special purpose warrants in the amount of $15,120.86 and 284 regular warrants in the amount of $633,368.37 for a total payment against the County in the amount of $648,489.23. This resolution also approves 454 automatic deposits and 221 payroll warrants dated July 5, 2013 for a total payment against the County in the amount of $3,222,807.66. 2. Resolution No. 13-403 Approval of Cooperative Agreement Between Lewis County and Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing. Glenn Carter, Prosecutors Office, stated the Tribal Housing Authority purchased the property that was the mission property in south county. They have developed the property into low income housing and as a condition to receive a HUD grant they are required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the local taxing authority recognizing that the property is tax exempt and further providing that they will be granted governmental services on the same basic as all other properties. Commissioner Grose stated they want to be completely tax exempt but want all the services that we provide everyone else. 2 Glenn Carter stated under the conditions of a HUD grant there is a provision that says when you receive a HUD grant for low income housing that you seek to ensure the property is exempt from local property taxes. Commissioner Grose asked to table this item until we find out more about it. Commissioner Schulte stated he has questions as well and would agree to table the item. 3. Resolution No. 13-404 Authorizing Initial Placements of Drug Court Community Outreach Worker on Lewis County Salary Grid for Non-Union Extra Help. Commissioner Grose stated this is a resolution to fill a position in Drug Court. This is a casual position that is being used to fill a position that has been vacated. 4. Resolution No. 13-405 Acceptance of an Amended Service Contract Between the Lewis County Sheriff/Lewis County and the Washington State Department of Correction. Kevin Hanson, Jail Administrator, stated the contract between the Lewis County Sheriff and the Washington State Department of Corrections to house DOC prisoners expired 12/31/2012. This contract amendment reinstates the existing contract with changes to sections; 2.1 (term), 3.1 (target population), and 3.11 (Billing). The term of this contract amendment is extended to 12/31/2015. The target population has been changed to include; parenting sentencing alternative violators. The billing has been amended to include a 3% increase in the daily bed rate to $67.57. 5. Resolution No. 13-406 Acceptance of the Washington State Patrol Statewide Marijuana Eradication Program. Steve Walton, Sheriff’s Office, stated the purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies to support the locating and eradication of illicit cannabis plants, and the investigation and prosecution of cases involving controlled substances before state and federal courts in the State of Washington. The Washington State Patrol administers the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Program with funds from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Trafficking in controlled substances continues to exist and such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the State of Washington in general, and Lewis County in particular. With this Agreement, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office receives $1,000 for the contract period ending December 31, 2013. 6. Resolution No. 13-407 Approve Medical Rates paid by Lewis County for Non- Union employees effective July 1, 2013. 3 Daleyn Coleman, Human Resources, stated the contribution levels for health benefits do not apply to union represented employees. The contribution levels for those employees will be established by negotiated agreement. Health and Welfare employer financial contributions will be changed from $865.88 per employee per month to a maximum $900.00 per employee per month, effective 07/01/2013 for non-represented employees. 7. Resolution No. 13-408 Salary Grid Adjustment for Non-Union Employees for 2013. Dawna Truman, Budget Director, stated the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2013 salary grid through Res. 12-373 on December 3rd, 2012. The Board now wishes to adjust the 2013 salary grid for non-represented employees effective July 1, 2013 by 1.5% over the originally adopted grid. The Board of County Commissioners adopts the 2013 salary grid for non-represented employees with a 1.5% cost of living increase. 8. Resolution No. 13-409 Approve Contract Between Lewis County and the Washington State Department of Commerce. Danette York, Director of Health and Social Services, stated Lewis County has been requested to serve as the recipient of the 2013 CDBG Public Services Grant. The Washington State Department of Commerce is authorized by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide funds to units of local government selected to undertake and carry out certain activities and projects under the WA State CDBG Program. Lewis County is contracting with Community Action Council to accomplish the Scope of Work and objectives of the local CDBG project. 9. Resolution No. 13-410 Approve Program Agreement Between Lewis County and Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Danette York, Director of Health and Social Services, stated this approve Program Agreement between Lewis County and Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The purpose of this contract is to fund employment and related services for people in our county with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Administration has traditionally contracted with counties to provide these services in our local communities. This contract provides funding for the following items: _ Administration _ Training Expenses _ Community Information _ Consumer Support 4 Motion Carried 3-0 Item 2. Resolution No. 13-403 has been tabled There being no further business, the Commissioners’ public meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m. on July 1, 2013. The next public meeting will be held Monday, July 8, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Please note that minutes from the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings are not verbatim. A recording of the meeting may be purchased at the Commissioners’ office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON ATTEST: P.W. Schulte, Chairman Karri Muir, CMC, Clerk of the Board F. Lee Grose, Commissioner Lewis County Commissioners Edna J. Fund, Commissioner