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Home My WebLink AboutM05012000 RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES May 1, 2000 Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell and Risk Manager David Goldsmith met to discuss the following claims for damages. Claims Coordinator Erin Lundgren was also present. LAWSU IT CLAIMANT: Larry Hutton DIST. CT.CASE#: 26-00 DAMAGES: $2,198.66 ALLEGATION: Damage to passenger side of vehicle due to driving on soft shoulder/false road. DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that initially Mr. Hutton had filed a claim for damages against Jefferson County which was denied based on the finding that the County is not liable for the damages claimed as the segment of roadway where the incident occurred was properly constructed and striped according to road design standards. Mr. Hutton has filed a small claims lawsuit in the Jefferson County District Court and is asking for relief in the amount of$2,198.66. Risk Manager David Goldsmith attended the mediation with Mr.Hutton. Based on the discussions during mediation,the Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to offer a settlement in the amount of$200.00 to Mr. Hutton. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecutor will recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that a $200.00 settlement be offered to Mr. Hutton. CLAIMANT: Patricia E. Porter CLAIM NO: #C-11-00 DAMAGES: $700.00+ ALLEGATION: Loss of personal property CLAIMANT: Donald D. Pruitt CLAIM NO: #C-12-00 DAMAGES: $900.00 ALLEGATION: Loss of personal property DISCUSSION: The Prosecuting Attorney and Risk Manager reviewed these two claims together since the allegations are associated with one another. Discussion of these claims was tabled on April 13,2000 pending further investigation. Risk Manager David RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -MAY 1,2000 Page 2 Goldsmith reported that the personal property(firearms)was in the possession of the Sheriff's Office and later sold. Due to the condition of the personal property, Ms. Porter's firearm was sold for$200.00 and Mr. Pruitt's firearms were sold for $112.00. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claims be paid for the reduced amounts. Meeting adjourned.