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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
July 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
Chair Lorna Delaney called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. in the presence of Member David Alvarez
and Member Philip Morley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morley moved to approve the minutes of June 8, 2011 as presented. Member Alvarez
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:35 a.m. to 10:17 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-06-10
Claimant:
Hanna Tallman, et al; James McGill and Phillip Booth
Damages:
Unknown
Allegation:
Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool is in the process of investigating this claim. No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - July 13, 2011 Page: 2
Claim No.: C-06-11
Claimant: Jean Murray and Diego Garcia (Minor Child)
Damages: $100,000.00
Allegation: Unlawful Arrest and Mental Distress
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. The Washington Counties Risk Pool has assigned
outside legal counsel (John Justice) to handle this claim. Responses from the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Office and JeffCom have been received and forwarded to the Risk Pool and John Justice. Member
Alvarez will contact JeffCom and the Superior Court Clerk to follow up on the proper procedure for
filling out forms and entering data into the system. No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.: C-08-11
Claimant: Johnnie Hynson
Damages: $213.00
Allegation: Application Fee for Address Protest
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim and is waiting for a response from Sheriff's Office.
No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
CHANGE IN RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Committee reviewed the suggested changes made by Member Alvarez. The Clerk followed up with
the Auditor's Office on how claims are paid if they do not fall under the coverage of the Risk Pool and if
there is a reserve fund established for those claims. She informed the Committee that per notes in the
financial statement submitted to the Washington State Auditor, the County is required to keep a certain
level in the reserve fund. Member Alvarez moved to approve the Risk Management Policy and present
it to the County Commissioners for final approval. Member Morley seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board