2010-03-01 Board Meeting Minutes 1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners for Lewis County, Washington met in regular
session on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. COMMISSIONERS P.W. SCHULTE,
RON AVERILL and F. LEE GROSE were in attendance. Chairman Schulte
determined a quorum, called the meeting to order and proceeded with the flag salute.
Commissioner Grose moved to approve the minutes from the 10:00 a.m. meeting held
on Monday, February 22, 2010. Commissioner Averill seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0
Consent
Commissioner Averill made a motion to approve Consent Items one through five.
Commissioner Grose seconded the motion. Karri Muir, Clerk of the Board read the
items into the record.
1. Resolution No. 10-053 Agreement for use of jail facilities with the City of
Hoquiam, WA.
Chandra Brady, Jail Administrator stated per this agreement the jail will bill the City of
Hoquiam for $55.00 per prisoner intake.
Commissioner Averill asked if the agreement was designed to be less expensive if
more prisoners were sent to Lewis County.
Ms. Brady stated it is a flat rate and is paid in advance.
Commissioner Averill asked if there is a booking rate in addition to the intake rate.
Ms. Brady stated there was. They did this because some places would send prisoners
down for a short time and they would not have to pay the intake fee.
Commissioner Averill asked if this contract could bring in an additional $60,000.00 per
year.
Ms. Brady stated it could.
2. Resolution No. 10-054 Inventory of capitalized assets.
Suzette Smith, Auditor’s Office stated this is a RCW requirement that we do this
every year.
Commissioner Averill noted that the Board verifies this list is correct by oath, to the
best of their knowledge, based on the information that is verified by county departments.
Commissioner Grose is concerned that there may be items on the list that need to be
removed. He will make a list and discuss with the Auditor.
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Ms. Smith let the Board know that they have been working on this list for the past three
years trying to get it cleaned up. The list is sent out yearly and supervisors are asked to
look it over and ensure items are still with the County. They are to get back changes
and corrections to the Auditors.
Commissioner Grose stated this is an important list because it is relevant to the
County’s insurance rates.
3. Resolution No. 10-055 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Teamsters representing E911/Communications.
Archie Smith, Human Resources stated this contract is for one year. Financial issues
were the main concerns in bargaining. There is an increase in medical benefits to keep
this contract at status quo in the amount of $816.09. There are no COLA’s in the
contract but the yearly step increases remain
Commissioner Averill asked if these employees were on the Teamsters insurance
rather than the County insurance.
Mr. Smith stated that was correct. They were on a single composite rate but were
based on a percentage process.
4. Resolution No. 10-056 Proposed acquisition of additional right of way for
Hadaller Road.
Larry Unzleman, Public Works stated that Hadaller Road suffered slide damage in
January 2009. The County plans to stabilize the slope and repair all slide damage. The
project requires right of way from Tacoma Power. This resolution will grant Public Works
the authority to acquire the necessary right of way. While waiting for the acquisition of
the necessary right of way, an interim measure to obtain a permit from the City to start
the project is in place.
Commissioner Averill noted this road is one of the main access roads to Mayfield
Lake. There were two slides on that road. This is the second slide and the first one has
been fixed.
Commissioner Grose asked Mr. Unzleman to put together the time frame and the
steps taken while working with Tacoma Power. He noted that we need to have the
cooperation from Tacoma Power to get this project going.
5. Resolution No. 10-057 Bid award for the Newaukum Bridge Replacement
Project.
Larry Unzleman, Public Works stated this project is #6 on the STIP. He went over the
project. There were 13 bids received and the lowest bidder was Rognlin’s, Inc in the
amount of $2,153,027.65. This project is funded through FHWA at 80% Federal and
20% State Toll Credits. The County will be responsible for $180,000.00 of the
approach costs that were not eligible through FHWA. Jackson Highway will be closed
until approximately February 2011. There will be designated detours and these will be
posted prior to the closure of the highway.
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Commissioner Averill noted that local access will be allowed through for residents
and emergency vehicles.
Motion carried 3-0
There being no further business, the Commissioners’ public meeting adjourned at
10:20 am on March 1, 2010. The next public meeting will be held Monday, March 8,
2010, 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
Clerk of the Board Ron Averill, Commissioner
Lewis County Commissioners
F. Lee Grose, Commissioner