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11.12.2024 Tues AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(iii) Risk of Proposed Action with HR/Risk Manager, Civil Deputy, Sheriff’s staff.
• No Public Comment
• Budgeting Session with Treasurer, Auditor, and Finance Manager for the Extension Office
• Approval of County pass through grant application for Economic Alliance up to $250,000 for a 3-year time period.
• Update from County Auditor: 83% turnout with lines of voters in person, election to certify on November 26th, overall County Election went well. There are problems with the new MUNIS computer program – unable to start payroll on January 1, 2025; will extend timeline.
• Public Works update by County Engineer: Crews are back to 5-day x 8 hrs. schedule. Board approves SnoPark plowing (in conjuction with State Parks) for Crawfish Lake and Harts Pass (State not doing it this year)
• Board planning for meeting with Carolan (contractor for Opioid monies) to determine appropriate projects for this funding.
• Meeting adjourned at 11:34