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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM04042001 RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES April 4, 2001 Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez and Risk Manager David Goldsmith reviewed the following claims for damages. Claims Coordinator Erin Lundgren was also present. CLAIMS CLAIMANT: Puget Sound Energy CLAIM#: C-30-00 DAMAGES: $9,280.19 ALLEGATION: Damaged Power Pole DISCUSSION: The Committee reviewed additional information requested from the Public Works Department including sworn statements of two (2) Public Works employees attesting to the height of the extended bed of truck at the time of the incident. Risk Manager David Goldsmith stated that he contacted a representative of Sprint who feels it is highly unlikely that this one particular guy wire was not at the appropriate height. The representative offered to give the County a guy wire measuring pole for use by the Public Works Road Department when conducting operations near power lines. Determining liability will be very difficult as there is a question of fact. Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez suggested that the Committee obtain the manufacturer's specifications for the truck involved in the accident and that it be determined if the road was repaved or resurfaced after the installation of the guy wire. The County and Sprint may share liability for this claim. David Goldsmith will contact Sprint about apportioning the amount of damages. It was agreed to table action on this claim pending further investigation. DECISION: Pending CLAIMANT: Thomas Murkowski CLAIM#: C-6-01 DAMAGES: $479.96 ALLEGATION: Vehicle windshield damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith reviewed the claim referenced above. Based on the information provided by the claimant and the responding department, it was found that the Jefferson County Road Crew performed chipseal-resurfacing operations on Center Road which failed in the area where the incident occurred and resulted in the damages sustained. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Deputy Prosecutor will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be paid. RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING -APRIL 4, 2001 CLAIMANT: Mike Belenski CLAIM#: C-7-01 DAMAGES: $10,000 ALLEGATION: Violation of Civil Rights DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith reviewed the details of the claim referenced above. Based on the information provided by the claimant and the responding department, it was found that the Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy acted appropriately within the scope of his authority and followed established police procedures. The Deputy had never met or seen the claimant prior to this event. DECISION: Denied Meeting adjourned.