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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM10252000 RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES October 25, 2000 Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez and Risk Manager David Goldsmith met to discuss the following claims for damages. Claims Coordinator Erin Lundgren was also present. CLAIMS CLAIMANT: Eric Jerochim CLAIM#: C-23-00 DAMAGES: $375.00 ALLEGATION: Vehicle Damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that according to the claimant he attempted to wash the tar off of the truck which resulted in scratches to the paint. While the County road crew was performing work in the area where the incident occurred, Jefferson County is not responsible the scratches. It was agreed that the claim should be accepted for a reduced amount. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be accepted for a reduced amount of$250.00. CLAIMANT: Marion Lakenes CLAIM#: C-24-00 DAMAGES: $425.52 ALLEGATION: Vehicle Damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that the damage to the windshield was caused by a rock thrown from the road surface, constituting a"road hazard" for which the County is not liable. Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez noted that the incident occurred on a Saturday and the claimant does not indicate whether or not a County vehicle was involved. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be denied. RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - OCTOBER 25,2000 Page 2 CLAIMANT: Sandra Gibbons CLAIM#: C-25-00 DAMAGES: $344.20 + ALLEGATION: Vehicle Damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that the damage to the windshield was caused by a rock thrown from the road surface, constituting a"road hazard" for which the County is not liable. It was agreed that the claimant should be compensated for the tar removal, solvent and wax. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be accepted for a reduced amount of$200.00. CLAIMANT: Jake Wenzel CLAIM#: C-26-00 DAMAGES: $326.50 +tax ALLEGATION: Vehicle Damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that the damage to the windshield was caused by a rock thrown from the road surface, constituting a"road hazard" for which the County is not liable. Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez stated that the claimant did not provide any evidence of County liability. It was agreed to recommend that the claim be rejected until the Claimant can provide a basis for the claim. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be denied. CLAIMANT: Grant Seran CLAIM#: C-27-00 DAMAGES: $345.35 + tax ALLEGATION: Vehicle Damage DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that the County road crew was performing mowing operations in the area at the time the incident occurred and verified the damages sustained. DECISION: The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney will recommend to the County Administrator that the claim be accepted. Meeting adjourned.