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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
August 10, 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 Alvarez moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 2011 as presented. Member Morley
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:35 a.m. to 10:40 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.
The County received a letter from Harold Elyea concerning the denial of the Frog Mountain Pet
Care Conditional Use Permit. To date there has not been a tort claim or a lawsuit filed.
Member Morley moved to have Member Alvarez send a copy of the letter to the Washington
Counties Risk Pool notifying them of a potential claim or lawsuit. Chairman Delaney seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Member Morley shared concern about alleviating employee's anxiety when they and possibly
their family members are named in a lawsuit. Member Alvarez said that he usually notifies the
employee and explains the process for legal representation. Member Morley moved to invite
Member Alvarez to the next Quarterly Elected Official/Department Head lunch to inform them
of the process so they can help support their employees. Chairman Delaney seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2011 Page: 2
CHANGE IN RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Member Alvarez asked what the timeline is for adoption of the new Risk Management Policy?
Chairman Delaney replied that the HIPPA form has been updated. The policy along with the
HIPPA form is scheduled for approval on the Commissioner's agenda for August 15, 2011.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Morley moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 a.m. Member Alvarez seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board