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October 18, 2011 - 10:30 a.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MEMBERS: Philip Morley, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Elizabeth Hill, Clerk of the Board/Risk Coordinator (Chair)
Judi Morris, Treasurer
Jean Baldwin,Public Health Director
Vacant, Safety Officer
LEGAL COUNSEL: David Alvarez,Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
RECORDER: Leslie Locke, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Chair Elizabeth Hill called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. in the presence of Member Judi
Morris, Member Jean Baldwin, Member Philip Morley and Legal Counsel, David Alvarez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morris moved to approve the minutes of September 14, 2011 as presented. Member
Morley seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
David Alvarez explained the purpose and duties for the Risk Management Committee to the new
members.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. regarding potential
litigation. This exemption is outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Legal counsel Alvarez provided the Committee members with a brief description of all the
claims the County has received during 2010 and 2011.
At the conclusion of the Executive Session the meeting returned to open session and the
following claim was discussed:
Claim No.: C-12-11
Claimant: James Smith
Damages: $941.34 plus Car Rental
Allegation: Vehicle Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim and concluded that there is insufficient
evidence to prove that the damage sustained was the result of an act or omission by County
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personnel. Member Morris moved to deny payment of claim #C-12-11 submitted by James
Smith in the amount of$941.34 plus the cost of a rental car. Member Morley seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Denied
DIRECTION TO THE CLERK/RECORDER
Member Morris moved to direct the Clerk to prepare for signature, the claim reports regarding
the decision made on Claim #C-12-11.
RESOLUTION CONTINUING A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON
COUNTIES RISK POOL
The members reviewed a proposed resolution received from the Washington Counties Risk
Pool. After discussion of who can be designated/appointed, Member Morris moved to
recommend the following names to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval:
WCRP Name County Position
Relationship
Director: Philip Morley County Administrator
Alternate Director: David Alvarez Deputy Prosecutor
Risk Manager: Philip Morley County Administrator
Claims Administrator: Leslie Locke Executive Assistant
Safety Officer: Elizabeth Hill HR Director
Prosecuting Attorney: Scott Rosekrans Prosecuting Attorney
(Civil)Deputy David Alvarez Deputy Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney*:
* Optional
Member Baldwin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The County
Commissioners will take action on this resolution on November 7, 2011.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Morley moved to adjourn the special meeting at 11:42 a.m. Member Morris seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder