HomeMy WebLinkAboutM12142011RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
December 14, 2011 - 9:30 a.m.
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 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Member Judi
Morris, Member Jean Baldwin, Member Philip Morley and Legal Counsel, David Alvarez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morley moved to approve the minutes of November 9, 2011 as presented. Member
Morris seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:35 a.m. to 10:00 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 returned to open session and the
following claims were discussed:
Claim No.: C-13-11
Claimant: Harold Elyea
Damages: $761,058
Allegation: Personal Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. Outside counsel (Mark Johnsen) has been
assigned by the Washington Counties Risk Pool and is in the process of investigating this claim.
No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2011 Page: 2
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, Joe Campeau, assigned by the
Washington Counties Risk Pool is in the process of investigating this claim. The Washington Counties
Risk Pool has requested that this Committee authorize Mr. Campeau to enter into settlement discussions
not to exceed $5,000. Member Morley moved to authorize with the recommendation that negotiations
begin at 40% of the medical costs or roughly $2,600. He further recommended any funds awarded to
the claimant go to direct payment of medical costs. Included in the motion is the direction to Legal
Counsel Alvarez to contact the Washington Counties Risk Pool and notify them of these
recommendations. Member Morris seconded which carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Pending
OLD BUSINESS
Member Morley advised the Committee that a further advertising is needed to fill the Central
Services Director vacancy. That person will serve as the Safety Officer for the Risk
Management Committee.
In reference to a discussion held at the November 9, 2011 RMC meeting, the Deputy Clerk of
the Board stated that at the end of each year the Auditor's office bills each department for any
claims they incurred which is paid back to the General Fund.
NEW BUSINESS
Member Morley stated he received correspondence from the Washington Counties Risk Pool
regarding loss control data findings. The WCRP is requesting the County to provide an update
on the risk assessment. Chair Hill will send out the information to departments. A follow up
discussion regarding this issue will take place at the January, 2012 RMC meeting.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Morris moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Member Morley seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder