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January 9, 2012MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGJanuary 9th, 2012 The January 9, 2012 meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross at 7:04pm. ROLL CALL: Vice-Chairman Billy Gross, Member Jim Keightley & Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer GUESTS: Legal Advisor Jonathan Burr and Sheriff Rick McComas OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the December 12, 2011 meeting were reviewed by the Board. Motion made by Member Jim Keightley to approve the minutes, seconded by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer advised the Board that the payroll for December was reviewed and signed off. No issues at this time. BILLING VOUCHER: Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented the billing vouchers. Board signed. Motion to approve the billing vouchers made by Member Jim Keightley, seconded by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross. All in favor, motion carried. BUDGET REVIEW: Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that the December budget report is not available yet and will present it next month. OLD BUSINESS: Complaint Letter – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that she has not received any kind of response from Mr. Griffin in regards to his complaint. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer informed Sheriff Rick McComas about the letter that was received in November about how to complain about a Deputy. Sheriff Rick McComas suggested that the board relieve themselves of any complaints against employees of the Sheriff's Office and direct them to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that when she met with Prosecuting Attorney Lori Hoctor, she never took copies or originals of the documents and whether or not Civil Service need to hande over the documents to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Legal Advisor Jonathan Burr reported that he will have Prosecuting Attorney Lori Hoctor contact about whether or not she needs the documents. Archives – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that she met with Prosecuting Attorney Lori Hoctor about archives and at this time are waiting for response on specific retention schedule timelines. NEW BUSINESS: Jerry Ream's Resignation – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that shortly after last month's meeting she received an email and copy of Jerry Ream's resignation. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented a Certificate of Appreciation to have everyone sign and then deliver. Election of Chairman & Vice-Chairman – Jim Keightley reported that he would like to nominate himself for Chairman, Billy Gross seconded that motion. All in favor, motion carried. Jim Keightley nominated Billy Gross for Vice-Chairman, Billy Gross seconded that motion. All in favor, motion carried. KCSO letters/updates – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented a letter from KCSO reporting of a conditional offer of employment to John Bartz for the position of Communication Officer. Effective hire date will be January 16, 2012. Motion to accept letter made by Chairman Jim Keightley, seconded by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross. All in favor, motion carried. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented a letter from KCSO reporting that John Bartz initially had a hire date of January 16, 2012 for the position of Communication Officer however was able to report for duty earlier and now has a hire date of January 1, 2012. Motion to accept letter made by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross, seconded by Chairman Jim Keightley. All in favor, motion carried. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented a letter from KCSO reporting of a conditional offer of employment to Matthew Wiens for the position of Correction Officer with a hire date of January 1, 2012. Motion to accept letter made by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross, seconded by Chairman Jim Keightley. All in favor, motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Gorsuch Suspension – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that last month she was made aware about Beri Gorsuch receiving a suspension of one day with out pay back in December of 2010 and requested documentation from the Sheriff's Office. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer presented the documentation to the board. Sheriff Rick McComas reported that the situation was that the Chief Deputy suspended Beri Gorsuch for violation of department policy however once Sheriff Rick McComas reviewed the complaint he did not feel that there were sufficent grounds for suspension and reversed the action. However, the leave without pay was already completed and now the County is returning the pay to Beri Gorsuch. Motion to approve letter from KCSO made by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross, seconded by Chairman Jim Keightley. All in favor, motion carried. Signature Authorization – Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that she needs a signature from the Chairman so that she can sign off on Accounts Payable and Payroll when needed. Chairman Jim Keightley signed off and Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer will submit to County Auditor. Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer reported that she was asked by the Board of County Commissioner's secretary to find out what Billy Gross'and Jim Keightley's political party were. Legal Advisor Jonathan Burr reported not to answer that question as he believed that Civil Service fell under the Hatch Act. Legal Advisor Jonathan Burr will research this and get back to us. Table to next month. Sheriff Rick McComas reported that he would like to invite the board to communicate some kind of presentation through Board of County Commissioners an acknowledgement for Jerry Ream. The board and Sheriff Rick McComas would like to personally help pay for a plaque to be made. Date and time of acknowledgement will be notified to Secretary Courtney Bridgefarmer to inform the board members. With no further business to be addressed, motion to adjourn meeting made by Chairman Jerry Ream, seconded by Vice-Chairman Billy Gross at 7:30pm. |
Date of Source Material: 2/16/2012 Source: Klickitat County Civil Service Link to Source: |
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