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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 — 10:30 a.m.
` 611I��� REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS: Mark McCauley, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Sarah Melancon,Human Resources Director/Risk Coordinator
Stacie Prada,Treasurer
Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Willie Bence,Emergency Management Director/Safety Officer
LEGAL COUNSEL: Philip Hunsucker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
SECRETARY: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board/Claims Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER: Risk Management Committee(RMC) members participated in the meeting. Acting
Chair McCauley called the meeting to order at the appointed time. In attendance were Members Prada, and
Martine. Also in attendance: Legal Counsel Hunsucker. Legal Counsel Pleimann joined the meeting at
10:43 a.m. Member Melancon joined the meeting at 11:10 a.m. and left Chairing duties to Acting Chair
McCauley.
The meeting was recessed at 10:37 a.m. due to technical difficulties and reconvened at 10:42 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Acting Chair McCauley called for public comments, and no comments
were received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Member Prada moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4,
2024, as.presented. Member Martine seconded the motion. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS re: CLAIM(s):
• Claim C-04-24; Stephen Bell; Personal Property Damage; In the Amount of$285.01. Acting Chair
explained Public Works recommendation to approve and she recommended that the board approve the claim
as well. After discussion, Member Martine moved to approve Claim C-04-24 by Stephen Bell, as written.
Member Prada seconded the motion. The motion carried. Acting Chair McCauley opened the floor up for
public comments, and no comments were received.
• Claim C-05-24; Peter Alexander; Road Line Paint Splashed on Vehicle; In the Amount of$556.41.
After discussion, Member Prada moved to deny claim C-05-24 noting it is the contractor's responsibility.
Member Martine seconded the motion. The motion carried. Clerk McKnight will send a letter denying claim
and provide the contractor's information.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:35 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Acting Chair
McCauley announced that the Executive Session will be held from 10:52 a.m. to 11:02 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, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney,
Treasurer, Public Health Director, and Claims Coordinator. Acting Chair McCauley concluded the
Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:02 a.m. There was no proposed action, and
therefore no public comment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Member
announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:03 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. regarding Actual 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, Civil Deputy Prosecution Attorney, Treasurer, Public
Health Director, and Claims Coordinator. Acting Chair McCauley resumed the regular meeting at
11:18 a.m. and announced the Committee will be extending the Executive Session from 11:19 a.m. to 11:29
a.m. Acting Chair McCauley concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:29
a.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION: Not discussed.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Not discussed.
CLOSING COMMENTS: Member Prada and Chief Civil Prosecuting Attorney Hunsucker stated that they
will be unable to attend the October Risk Management Committee meeting.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Acting Chair McCauley adjourned the meeting at 11:31 a.m. until the
next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
Respectfully submitted:
Adi cKnight, Claim oo ' ator