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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 —10:30 a.m.
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`' SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS: Mark McCauley, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Sarah Melancon, Human Resources Director/Risk Coordinator
Elected Official (Vacant)
Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Willie Bence, Emergency Management Director/Safety Officer
LEGAL COUNSEL: Philip Hunsucker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
SECRETARY: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant/Claims Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER: Risk Management Committee (RMC) members participated in the meeting remotely.
Chair Melancon called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. In attendance were Members McCauley, and
Bence. Also in attendance: Legal Counsel Hunsucker. Member Martine was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: No comments received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Member McCauley moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
December 6, 2022 as presented. Member Bence seconded the motion. The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Chair
Melancon announced that the Executive Session will be held from 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. regarding
Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act.
Staff present: Risk Manager, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Risk Coordinator, and Claims
Coordinator. The Chair resumed the regular meeting at 10:51 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:50 to 11:00 a.m. Chair Melancon
announced that the Executive Session will be held from 10:53 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. regarding Potential
Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff
present: Risk Manager, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Risk Coordinator, and Claims
Coordinator. The meeting resumed at 10:56 a.m. to address technical difficulties. The Chair announced the
Committee will be extending the Executive Session from 10:56 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Chair resumed the
regular meeting at 11:15 a.m.
OLD BUSINESS: The Risk Management Committee discussed the following claims:
• The committee continued discussion on Claim; #C-08-22; Michael McCutcheon; Damaged fence
due to a tree falling; In the Amount of $1,629.00. Member Bence moved to deny the claim and offer
a letter of denial and to reach out to home owner's insurance. Member McCauley seconded the
motion. Chair Melancon called for public comments and none were received. The motion.
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NEW BUSINESS: The Risk Management Committee discussed the following items:
• The committee discussed inviting Treasurer Stacie Prada, as a new member to the Risk Management
Committee. Member McCauley moved to offer a position on the Risk Management Committee to
Treasurer Stacie Prada. Member Bence seconded the motion. Chair Melancon called for public
comments and none were received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
• The committee reviewed Claim; #C-09-22; Teresa Leeberg; House window shot out by stray bullet;
In the Amount of $1,600. Member Bence moved to approve this claim and amount. Member
McCauley seconded the motion. Chair Melancon called for public comments and none were
received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CLOSING REMARKS: none discussed
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Melancon adjourned the meeting at 11:29 a.m. until the next
regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
y submitted:
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