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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
February 11, 2009 - 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: Erin Lundgren, 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 Alvarez moved to approve the minutes of October 8, 2008 as presented. Member Morley seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:31 to 9:35 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 and the following deliberations and actions were taken.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION
Claim No.: #C-01-09
Claimant: Carol Nydegger
Damages: $379.40
Allegation: Damage to Vehicle Window
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim and concluded there is inadequate evidence to prove that the
damage sustained was the result of an act or omission by County personnel. Additionally, rocks or traction sand
material projected upward from the road surface by a tire of any vehicle is considered an ordinary "road hazard"
for which the County is not liable. Member Morley moved to deny payment of claim #C-01-09 submitted by
Carol Nydegger in the amount of $379.40. Member Alvarez seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Decision: Denied
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2009 Page: 2
Claim No.: #C-02-09
Claimant: Jane Richardson
Damages: $336.04
Allegation: Damage to Vehicle/Windshield
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim and concluded there is inadequate evidence to prove that the
damage sustained was the result of an act or omission by County personnel. Additionally, rocks or traction sand
material projected upward from the road surface by a tire of any vehicle is considered an ordinary "road hazard"
for which the County is not liable. Member Alvarez moved to deny payment of claim #C-02-09 submitted by
Jane Richardson in the amount of $336.04. Member Morley seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Decision: Denied
DIRECTION TO THE CLERK/RECORDER
Member Alvarez moved to direct the Clerk to prepare the claim reports for signature regarding the decision
made on each claim and to send a letter notifying the claimants of the decisions. Member Morley seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Erin Lundgren, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board