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MINUTES
March 8, 2000
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez and Risk Manager David Goldsmith met to discuss the
following claims for damages. Claims Coordinator Erin Lundgren was also present.
CLAIMS
CLAIMANT: Jerry Eckenrode
CLAIM NO: #C-5-00
DAMAGES: $385.36
ALLEGATION: Damage to windshield of vehicle.
DISCUSSION: After reviewing the details of the claim submitted, it was agreed by both the Risk
Manager and the Deputy Prosecutor that Jefferson County is not liable for the
damages claimed,since, the County does not own lime green trucks and does not
maintain the roadway where the incident occurred. It is believed that the vehicle
windshield damage resulted from road maintenance being performed by State
Department of Transportation personnel.
DECISION: The Risk Manager and Deputy Prosecutor will recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners that the claim be denied.
CLAIMANT: Hiddendale Community Club
CLAIM NO: #C-6-00
DAMAGES: $4,027.59
ALLEGATION: County road crew broke water line while clearing ditch.
DISCUSSION: The details of the claim were reviewed by the Risk Manager and the Deputy
Prosecutor. Additional information will be requested from the Public Works
Department prior to making a recommendation on this claim.
DECISION: Pending
Risk Management Committee Minutes of March 8, 2000 Page: 2
CLAIMANT: Colin D. Anable
CLAIM NO: #C-8-00
DAMAGES: $170.11
ALLEGATION: Damage to eyeglasses while performing County business.
DISCUSSION: Upon reviewing the claim, it was noted that the costs incurred due to the damage of
the eyeglasses is covered by Labor and Industries (L&I) insurance, as well as the
claimant's/employee's Teamster insurance benefits. However, any portion of the
expense not covered by L&I or Teamsters will be paid by the County upon
submittal of a revised claim for damages.
DECISION: The Risk Manager and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the Board
of County Commissioners that the claim be denied.
CLAIMANT: John Kohl
CLAIM NO: #C-9-00
DAMAGES: $158.61
ALLEGATION: Rock thrown from County machinery broke canopy of vehicle.
DISCUSSION: Upon reviewing the claim, it was noted that Jefferson County road crew was
performing brush cutting operations on Crutcher Road when a rock was thrown
from the machine, breaking the canopy window of the claimant's vehicle.
DECISION: The Risk Manager and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the Board
of County Commissioners that the claim be paid.
Meeting adjourned.