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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
August 12, 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 Morley moved to approve the minutes of June 10, 2009 as presented. Member Alvarez seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:31 to 9:45 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-07-09
Claimant: Marilyn R. Gunther
Damages: $100,000+
Allegation: Injured on Bicycle
The Committee reviewed the facts relating to this claim. It was found that the incident occurred in the City of
Port Townsend which is outside the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Thus, Jefferson County is not liable for
the damages sustained.
Member Alvarez moved to direct the clerk to draft a letter to Marilyn Gunther for the County Administrator's
signature advising the claimant that the County believes that the City of Port Townsend is the appropriate
agency for her to contact regarding her claim. Member Morley seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Decision: Claim was submitted in error to Jefferson County. No liability exists.
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - August 12, 2009 Page: 2
Claim No.:
C-08-09
Claimant:
Richard Brees
Damages:
$100,000
Allegation:
Violation of Civil Liberties
The Committee reviewed the facts relating to this claim. All members agreed that a decision will not be made
on this claim at this time.
Member Alvarez moved that the Risk Management Committee remain silent on this claim. Member Morley
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Decision: Pending
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Erin Lundgren, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board