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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
June 9, 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 Member David Alvarez.
Member Philip Morley was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Alvarez moved to approve the minutes of May 12, 2010 as presented. Chair Delaney seconded
the motion. The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:31 a.m. to 9:50 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-03-10
Claimant: Johnnie Hynson
Damages: $220,100 (Claimant amended amount from $165,000)
Allegation: Violation of Public Records Act
Member Alvarez stated that Mr. Hynson has filed a lawsuit with the Jefferson County Auditor. An
update was given and legal proceedings are moving forward. No action by the Committee was taken.
Decision: Pending
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2010 Page: 2
Claim No.: C-06-10
Claimant: Hanna Tallman (Represented by State Farm Agent Tom Slighter)
Damages: $1,794.18
Allegation: Vehicle Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. Sheriff Hernandez has recommended that this claim
be denied. The Washington State Patrol submitted their findings in which they determined that both
drivers (Sheriff's van and the Gray Cherokee) bear some liability for the collision. In light of the State
Patrol's findings, Member Alvarez suggested the County pay half the damages. Member Alvarez
moved to direct the Clerk to send the Washington State Patrol's narrative to the Washington Counties
Risk Pool for their review and decision. Chair Delaney seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.:
C-07-10
Claimant:
Dee Meek
Damages:
$1,542.35
Allegation:
Vehicle Damage
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. Sheriff Hernandez has recommended payment of this
claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Risk Pool has investigated this claim and recommended payment.
The Risk Pool has made payment to the Auto Repair Shop (Renaissance Design) in the amount of
$1,514.13. Member Alvarez moved to approve reimbursement to the Risk Pool in the amount of
$1,514.13. Chair Delaney seconded the motion. The motion carried. The Claimant has also requested
reimbursement for both mileage (24 miles) he drove in order to submit a second estimate for damages
and for supplies purchased to weatherproof his rear window. Member Alvarez moved to direct the
Clerk to contact the claimant and ask him if the outstanding amount owed to him is $17.10. Chair
Delaney seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.: C-08-10
Claimant: Joe D'Amico, SSNW
Damages: $30,000.00
Allegation: Personal Damage (Business Tort)
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. This type of claim is covered by the Risk Pool and
Guy Bogdanovich, outside legal counsel has been assigned to handle this claim. No action by the
Committee was taken.
Decision: Pending
SAMPLE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FORM
Member Alvarez reviewed some minor changes to the draft claim for damages form. No action by the
Committee was taken pending review by the County Administrator/Risk Manager. This item will be
carried forward to the next meeting.
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2010 Page: 3
CHANGE IN RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Chair Delaney explained that the draft Risk Management Policy has been reviewed and she has
incorporated all the changes into the policy. There are still questions to be answered and it was
concurred to discuss this matter at the next meeting.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 a.m. Chair Delaney seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board