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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
March 10, 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 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Members David Alvarez and
Philip Morley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morley moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2010 as presented (February 10, 2010
meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum). Member Alvarez seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:36 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 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 updated the Committee that he sent a letter to Mr. Belenski confirming receipt of his rejection
of the County's settlement offer because he didn't want to withdraw the injunction filed with Clallam County.
No action taken.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2010 Page: 2
Claim No.:
C-01-10
Claimant:
Bernice Germeau
Damages:
$359.54
Allegation:
Vehicle Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. The Committee had several questions that need to be
answered prior to making a decision on this claim. Member Morley moved to direct Member Alvarez to draft a
letter to Ms. Germeau for his signature requesting clarification of the events that occurred on December 24,
2009. Member Alvarez seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.: C-02-10
Claimant: Mike Belenski
Damages: $3.00
Allegation: Constitutionally Protected Rights Violation
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. Member Alvarez informed the Committee that there is
pending litigation regarding this claim and the County is considering all options in dealing with this lawsuit.
No action taken.
Decision: Pending
CHANGE IN RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
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 and would continue to provide legal advice. Member Alvarez suggested that an
Elected Official or department head serve in his place on the Risk Management Committee for a period of two
(2) years at which time a new Elected Official or department head would be appointed. Member Morley will
talk with Treasurer Judi Morris about her availability to serve on this Committee. Chair Delaney will research
the process for changing the Risk Management policy to implement the suggested changes.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board