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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
April 13, 2011 - 9:30 a.m.
MINUTES
MEMBERS: David Alvarez, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Philip Morley, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board/Risk Coordinator (Chair)
RECORDER: Leslie Locke, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Member Philip Morley called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. in the presence of Member David
Alvarez. Chair Lorna Delaney was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morley moved to approve the minutes of March 9, 2011 as presented. Member Alvarez
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:37 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. regarding potential litigation.
This exemption is outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). At the conclusion
of the Executive Session the meeting was reconvened and the following claims were discussed:
Claim No.: C-14-10
Claimant: Christopher Dankert
Damages: $1,000,000
Allegation: Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim for damages. The Washington Counties Risk Pool has
assigned outside legal counsel to handle this claim. It has been requested that the claimant provide a
signed medical release but such a form has not yet been returned to outside counsel. No action was
taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2011 Page: 2
Claim No.: C-15-10
Claimant: Bruce Bratton
Damages: $100,000
Allegation: Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim for damages. The Washington Counties Risk Pool has
assigned outside legal counsel to handle this claim. The medical files have been requested from all
medical providers. No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.:
C-02-11
Claimant:
Qwest
Damages:
Unknown
Allegation:
Damaged Underground Cable
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An internal investigation was performed by the
Jefferson County Public Works Department. The investigation found that the County Road Crew was
not performing work in the area at the time the incident occurred. Member Alvarez moved to direct the
Clerk to prepare a letter denying this claim and inform Qwest that the Public Utility District #1 may
have damaged the underground cable while working in the area. He requested a copy of the letter be
sent to the PUD #1 for their information. Member Morley seconded the motion which carried.
Decision: Denied
Claim No.: C-03-11
Claimant: Kyle Ruth
Damages: $1,381.36
Allegation: Vehicle Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool settled this claim in the amount of $1,033.09. Claim Closed.
Decision: Settled
Claim No.: C-04-11
Claimant: Robert & Janet Palmer
Damages: $261,907.34
Allegation: Property Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. The Washington Counties Risk Pool has assigned
outside legal counsel (Mark Johnsen) to handle this claim. The Jefferson County Public Works
Department is preparing a response. No action was taken by the Committee
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2011 Page: 3
Claim No.: C-05-11
Claimant: Nicholas Dubar (Minor Child) Janet Caddey (Parent)
Damages: $404.45
Allegation: Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool has reviewed this claim. The Jefferson County Public Works also performed an internal
investigation. Member Morley moved to pay out of pocket medical expenses for the claimant as a show
of good faith. Member Alvarez seconded the motion for discussion. The members discussed the fact
that there was adequate supervision while Nicholas Dubar was in the care of the recreation program.
Janet Caddey, parent of Nicholas Dubar, had also signed an "Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability
and Consent" form prior to registering the minor child for the recreation program.
Member Morley amended his motion to deny the claim and direct the Clerk to prepare a letter. Member
Alvarez seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Decision: Denied
The Committee reviewed an E-mail received from Simon Johnstone requesting advice from the Risk
Management Committee concerning a Superior Court case. This E-mail was forwarded to the RMC
from Ruth Gordon, Superior Court Clerk. Ms. Gordon provided the responsive documents to Mr.
Johnstone. No action was taken by the Committee.
A letter was received from the Law Office of Johnnie R. Hynson requesting the County settle a potential
lawsuit. Mr. Hynson claims the County violated the Public Records Act RCW 42.56. Member Alvarez
responded to Mr. Hynson denying his request on March 11, 2011. No lawsuit has been filed. No action
was taken by the Committee.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion
which carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board