2018-01-02 BOCC WrapBOCC Wrap-Up
January 2, 2018
3:14 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper
Guest: Justyna Tomtas
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Commissioner Fund said she has met with Moe Bremmer about
the possibility of a work study arrangement. She said Daleyn
Coleman also is working on it.
The commissioners discussed hiring a county manager and then
having that individual weigh in on the Risk manager position after
Paulette Young leaves.
Commissioner Fund said the Risk manager should be separate
from the county manager position.
Commissioner Stamper said his priority would be to hire a county
manager. Commissioner Jackson discussed hiring a consultant.
Commissioner Fund discussed the fact that the charter movement
could have an effect on applicants for the county manager
position.
The commissioners said they would like to set up a time to meet
with Tawni Shepherd.
The commissioners discussed the merits of using a head-hunting firm to attract applicants.
The commissioners said they would discuss minutes with HR. Commissioner Fund noted that the
Sheriff’s Office also has limited information on minutes.
Commissioner Fund said Becky Butler has said she can easily provide budget estimates for the BOCC.
The commissioners discussed their calendars.
Justyna Tomtas asked about the charter / freeholder process. The group discussed a Jan. 17 meeting at
which the topic will be discussed.
Commissioner Jackson left at 3:56 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
Rieva to
• set up meeting with Tawni
Shepherd
• check with Candy Hallom
about fire commissioners’
meetings
• send Mayors’ Meeting invite
to new mayors of Morton,
Mossyrock and Winlock
BOCC office to ask Becky for
updated BOCC budget figures
when needed