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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
January 13, 2010 - 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 Members David Alvarez and
Philip Morley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Alvarez moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2009 as presented. Member Morley
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:36 a.m. to 9:55 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 committee deliberated and took the following actions.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION
Claim No.: C-06-09
Claimant: Mike Belenski
Damages: $700.00
Allegation: Violation of State& Federal Rights
Member Alvarez informed the Committee that Mr. Belenski rejected the County's settlement offer because he
didn't want to withdraw the injunction filed with Clallam County. Member Alvarez moved to send a letter to
Mr. Belenski acknowledging his rejection of the settlement offer. Member Morley seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - January 13,2010 Page: 2
Claim No.: C-14-09
Claimant: Donald Rhodes
Damages: $634.14
Allegation: Property Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. Based on an internal investigation confirming the facts as
presented to the County by the claimant, the members agreed that the claim should be paid. Member Morley
moved to approve payment of claim#C-14-09 submitted by Donald Rhodes in the amount of$634.14. Member
Alvarez seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Member Alvarez moved to direct the Clerk to prepare a claim report for signature regarding the decision made
on claim#C-14-09. Member Morley seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Approved
During the December 9, 2009 meeting Member Alvarez requested a discussion regarding a possible change to
the Risk Management policy. He would like to be removed as a voting member, however he would still attend
the meetings as legal counsel. Member Morley suggested an elected official or a department head be appointed
as a voting member. He will talk with Treasurer Judi Morris to see if she is willing to serve on the Risk
Management Committee.
Member Alvarez moved to direct Chairman Delaney to research the process for removing the Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney from the Risk Management Committee as a voting member. Member Morley seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board