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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ii Tuesday, August 5, 2025 — 10:30 a.m.
'sf11ti�`�, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS: Josh Peters, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Sarah Melancon, Human Resources Director/Risk Coordinator
Stacie Prada, Treasurer
Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Willie Bence, Emergency Management Director/Safety Officer
LEGAL COUNSEL: Philip C. Hunsucker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Melissa Pleimann, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
STAFF: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board/Claims Administrator
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Melancon called the meeting to order at the appointed time. In attendance were
Members Peters, and Prada. Also in attendance: Legal Counsel Melissa Pleimann. Member Martine joined
the meeting at 10:43 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Melancon called for public comments, and no comments were
received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Member Prada moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
July 1, 2025, as presented. Member Peters seconded the motion. The motion carried.
CLAIM(s) Claim C-04-25; Bruce William; Windshield damage with rock dings to RV; In the amount
of$1,295.18: After discussion, Member Prada moved to approve claim as submitted. Member Peters
seconded the motion. After further discussion, Chair Melancon called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Not discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:35 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Chair
Melancon announced that the Executive Session will be held from 10:44 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. regarding
Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act.
Staff present: Risk Manager, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Public Health Director, Treasurer, Risk
Coordinator, and Claims Administrator. Chair Melancon concluded the Executive Session and resumed the
regular meeting at 11:10 a.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Chair
Melancon announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:10 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. regarding
Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff
present: Risk Manager, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney,Public Health Director, Treasurer, Risk
Coordinator, and Claims Administrator. Chair Melancon concluded the Executive Session and resumed the
regular meeting at 11:25 a.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None to add.
CLOSING REMARKS:
• Chair Melancon thanked the legal team for their work.
• Member Peters, updated on a recent conference he attended and noted that out of 100 pre-defense
reviews at WCRP, only 13 became claims. He also noted that being over budget with insurance is a
recommended precaution
• Member Martin will be attending an upcoming conference
• Chair Melancon announced that new Human Resources laws will be going into effect
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Melancon adjourned the meeting at 11:31 a.m. until the next
regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
Res ctfully su fitted:
Adie Mc ight, Cl ' s dministrator