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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM01131999Risk Management Committee MINUTES January 13, 1999 Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell and Risk Manager David Goldsmith were present. Leslie Locke was present on behalf of Risk/Claims Coordinator Erin Lundgren. Public Works Director/County Engineer Klara Fabry was also present to answer any questions relating to claims against the Public Works Department. CLAIMS CLAIMANT: Genny Randall/Robert Randall(Son) CLAIM NO: #C-30-98 DAMAGES: $3,704.71 ALLEGATION: Jefferson County Road Crew pulled down electrical service wire while spreading gravel with dump truck. Raised box pulled electrical wire loose from mobile home, breaking power pole in half and destroying meter,meter box and electrical panel inside home. DISCUSSION: Public Works Director/County Engineer Klara Fabry recommends the claim be paid based on the fact that the Public Works Department surveyed five(5) other counties in neighboring jurisdictions regarding the requirements used in their respective county on power line heights. All counties had adopted other agency standards,if they had any at all. Since the accident was not investigated after it happened, it is believed that the power lines were at the minimum required height which is three feet lower than the raised bed of a dump truck. DECISION: Based on the information provided by the Public Works department,the Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claim be paid. CLAIMANT: Brinnon Community Church CLAIM NO: #C-31-98 DAMAGES: $405.25 ALLEGATION: Jefferson County Road Crew broke water line while digging guard rail post. The Road Crew also pulled down electrical service wire with raised box of dump truck while spreading materials. Loss of water and power. DISCUSSION: Public Works Director/County Engineer Klara Fabry recommends the claim be paid based on the fact that the Public Works Department surveyed five(S)other counties in neighboring jurisdictions regarding the requirements used in their respective county on power line heights. All counties had adopted other agency standards,if they had any at all. Since the accident was not investigated after it happened,it is believed that the power lines were at the minimum required height which is three feet lower than the raised bed of a dump truck. In addition,the damage to the water line occurred when holes were being dug for guardrail posts for project#CR1306 Dosewallips Road. RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES-JANUARY 13, 1999 Page 2 DECISION: Based on the information provided by the Public Works department,the Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claim be paid. CLAIMANT: Nancy J. Leinius CLAIM NO: #C-34-98 DAMAGES: to be determined ALLEGATION: Vehicle damage and physical injuries sustained when rear-ended by a Jefferson County vehicle driven by a Jefferson County Employee DISCUSSION: The Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that the claimant has some physical injuries in addition to vehicle damage. This claim is pending further investigation. DECISION: None CLAIMANT: Whitney Howard CLAIM NO: #C-38-98 DAMAGES: $689.62 ALLEGATION: Vehicle damage sustained when rear-ended by a Jefferson County vehicle driven by a Jefferson County Employee DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith stated the investigation shows the damage was the result of a Jefferson County employee who was on duty and driving a County vehicle at the time the incident occurred. DECISION: Based on the indisputable facts,the Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claim be paid. CLAIMANT: Reed Gunstone CLAIM NO: #C-39-98 DAMAGES: $1,000,000+ ALLEGATION: Collapse of Old Gardiner Road due to blocked culvert, damaged property. DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith explained that this land slide occurred 2 years ago. The claimant installed a pipe on their property downstream from the County's culvert under Old Gardiner Road restricting water flow and the claimant's clear- cut logging contributed to the blocking of the culvert. The State Department of Transportation is involved as well. DECISION: Based on the facts,Jefferson County is not liable for the incident. The Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claim be denied. r � RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -JANUARY 13, 1999 Page 3 CLAIMANT: Mike Belenski CLAIM NO: #C-40-98 DAMAGES: $100 per day... ALLEGATION: Failure to attempt to provide requested information,violating the Washington State Public Disclosure Act. DISCUSSION: Risk Manager David Goldsmith reported that pursuant to RCW 42.17.340(4)the assessment of monetary damages is to be determined by a Court of Law DECISION: Based on RCW 42.17.340(4), the Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney agreed to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the claim be denied. Meeting adjourned.