Pierce County public meetings in 2023

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The December 13, 2023, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board was cancelled because there was no new business before the Board.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and elect a commission chair for 2024. The body will also discuss insurance coverage and a commissioner removal update.

• Election of Ethics Commission Chair for 2024
• Insurance coverage update
• Removal of Commissioner update
• Approval of November 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to discuss personnel matters. The body is scheduled to act on requests for leave without pay exceeding 30 days for various employees.

• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to discuss personnel matters. The body is scheduled to act on leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days for various individuals.

• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The scheduled meeting for November 8, 2023, has been cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to review administrative matters and personnel updates. The body will discuss the process for reporting unexcused absences of commissioners to the County Executive to initiate removal proceedings.

• Reporting unexcused absences of an Ethics Commissioner to the Pierce County Executive for removal proceedings
• Introduction of new Legal Advisor Michelle Luna
• Insurance coverage update
• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The October 11, 2023 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board has been cancelled due to no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• Next meeting: November 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Tacoma

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on insurance coverage for the hearing officer, and address any new business, informal inquiries, or advisory opinions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting
• Update on insurance coverage for the hearing officer
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days. The agenda also includes new business, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 8 and August 17, 2023 meetings
• Consideration of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Introduction of new Civil Service Commissioner Christian Isaac
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its September 13, 2023, meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in person at the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: October 11, 2023, 5:00 p.m., via Teams and in person at Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to conduct routine business: approving the agenda and minutes from the July 12 meeting, and welcoming new Commissioner Ursula Scott. The August 9 meeting had no quorum, so no business was conducted. No old business, advisory opinions, or informal inquiries are listed.

• Welcome and introduction of new Ethics Commissioner Ursula Scott
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting
• No quorum at August 9 meeting, so no business conducted
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees scheduled for September 12, 2023, has been canceled because there are no business items to address. The next regular meeting is set for October 10, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items
• Next regular meeting: October 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom and in the Human Resources Department

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees holds a special meeting on August 17, 2023, to take action on the reinstatement of Corrections Deputy L. Lin. The agenda also includes public comment and scheduling the next regular meeting for September 12, 2023.

• Reinstatement action for Corrections Deputy L. Lin
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting set for September 12, 2023

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees approved the reinstatement of Lin Lin to the position of Corrections Deputy. The approval is contingent on the individual passing a modified background process.

• Approved reinstatement of Lin Lin as Corrections Deputy

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting with a quorum call, approval of the agenda and July 12 minutes, and old business items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific new inquiries, advisory opinions, or public comment topics listed. Public input is allowed for up to three minutes per speaker.

• Public comment to be captured electronically and emailed to the Executive Administrative Services Manager for Public Records Act compliance
• Email sent to County personnel regarding campaign and election guidelines under the Pierce County Ethics Code and state law
• Meeting held at Wheelock Branch, Tacoma Public Library, 3722 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, with Zoom option

The meeting was called to order, but no business was conducted because there was no quorum. No decisions were made.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The August 9, 2023, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• Next meeting: September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in person at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider leave without pay over 30 days for various employees. The meeting is informational for new business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days – various employees

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees approved leave without pay for over 30 days for five employees citing medical issues. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for D. Lynam, E. Thompson, L. White, M. Klein Jr., and J. Stimer
• Approved June 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will meet to review and finalize its salary recommendation for the 2024-2025 term. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Review and finalization of 2024-2025 salary recommendation for elected officials
• Review and finalization of 2024 meeting schedule
• Approval of July 26, 2023, meeting minutes

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will discuss and potentially recommend salary adjustments for the County Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff. The agenda includes reviewing comparative salary data from other counties and cities, cost-of-living adjustments, and a presentation from the Prosecuting Attorney on next steps. The commission will also set its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Discussion and recommendation on salaries for Executive ($214,540.27), Assessor-Treasurer ($155,917.88), Auditor ($151,476.85), and Sheriff ($180,282.88)
• Review of 2023 COLA information showing a 4% wage adjustment for Pierce County elected officials
• Comparison of salaries with Clark, King, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties
• Presentation from the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney on next steps
• Drafting the 2024 meeting schedule

The Commission recommended specific cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 and 2025 for the Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff. These recommendations will be sent to the County Council for a final decision.

• Approved 4% COLA increase for 2024 and 3% for 2025 for Assessor-Treasurer and Executive
• Approved 6% COLA increase for 2024 and 3% for 2025 for Sheriff
• Approved adjustment to match Auditor's 2023 salary to Assessor-Treasurer's, plus 4% COLA for 2024 and 3% for 2025
• Approved June 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Agreed to meet August 2, 2023, to review drafted recommendation documentation

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from June 14, 2023. They will review Complaint 2023-02, where a hearing officer found no probable cause of an ethics violation, and discuss enabling chat for ADA purposes during public comment. The commission will also send an advisory opinion email to county staff regarding elections.

• Complaint 2023-02: hearing officer found no probable cause, forwarded to Executive Administrative Services Manager
• Discussion on enabling chat for ADA purposes during public comment, with Chair monitoring
• Advisory opinion email to County staff regarding elections
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the amended minutes from June 14, 2023. The body reviewed campaign and election guidelines to be sent to County personnel and established a process for capturing ADA public comments electronically.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved amended minutes for the June 14, 2023 meeting
• Established electronic capture and emailing of ADA public comments for Public Records Act compliance
• Reviewed campaign and election guidelines for distribution to County personnel

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The July 12, 2023, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in person at the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

• Meeting cancellation due to no new business
• Next meeting: August 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m., via Teams and in person at Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees canceled its July 11, 2023 regular meeting due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will hear presentations from the County Executive and the Assessor-Treasurer, and discuss compensation for elected officials. The meeting follows a May 31 session where the Auditor and Sheriff presented, with the Sheriff stating his salary is lower than his subordinates and that he will not run for re-election.

• Presentation by Executive Bruce Dammeier at 6:00 p.m.
• Presentation by Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan at 6:30 p.m.
• Approval of May 31, 2023, meeting minutes
• Sheriff Ed Troyer stated his salary is less than his Undersheriff, Chiefs, and Captains
• Sheriff Troyer said he will retire when his term expires in 2024

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 31, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of informational presentations from Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan and Executive Bruce Dammeier regarding their roles and compensation views.

• Approved May 31, 2023, meeting minutes (All in Favor: Aye)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from May 10, 2023, and to discuss old and new business. Old business includes the closure of Complaint 2023-01 and an agreement that newly required insurance costs for the 2024 hearing officer contract should be treated as a billable expense. New business includes mail received, informal inquiries, and advisory opinions. The meeting is open for public input with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Complaint 2023-01 closed and forwarded to Executive Administrative Services Manager
• 2024 Hearing Officer contract: insurance naming County as additional insured to be compensated as billable expense
• Public input allowed with 3-minute speaking limit

The Commission approved the agenda and the May 10, 2023, minutes. Hearing Officer Judge Jasprica found no probable cause for violations of the ethics code in Complaint 2023-01 and Complaint 2023-02.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes
• Complaint 2023-01: Hearing Officer found no probable cause
• Complaint 2023-02: Hearing Officer found no probable cause

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The June 14, 2023 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and consider various leave-without-pay requests exceeding 30 days. The agenda also includes new business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days – various

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees approved requests for leave without pay exceeding 30 days for eight employees citing medical issues. The approved leave periods range from the first day of leave up to one year.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for eight employees
• Approved April 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will hear presentations from the Auditor and Sheriff, review updated salary comparison data, and approve questions for elected officials. The commission will also consider the agenda for the June 28 meeting, which includes presentations from the Executive and Assessor-Treasurer.

• Presentation by Auditor Linda Farmer (6:00-6:30 p.m.) and Sheriff Ed Troyer (6:30-7:00 p.m.)
• Review of updated salary comparison data for Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff positions across multiple counties
• Approval of questions for elected officials
• Approval of June 28 meeting agenda item: Executive and Assessor-Treasurer presentations
• Review of 2023 COLA information and salary ranges for elected officials and department directors

The Commission approved the April 26 meeting minutes, a set of questions for elected officials, and the June 28 meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of presentations from the County Auditor and the Sheriff regarding their respective departments and compensation.

• Approved April 26, 2023, meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Approved questions for elected officials (All in Favor)
• Approved June 28 meeting agenda items for Executive and Assessor-Treasurer presentations (All in Favor)

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The meeting was held as a convening of members rather than an official meeting because a quorum was not present. No official business was conducted, and the February 8, 2023 meeting summary could not be approved.

• Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting summary: Not approved (no quorum)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting with no old business. New business includes a hearing officer contract update, mail received, informal inquiries, and advisory opinions. The agenda is largely procedural, with public input limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Hearing Officer Contract Update
• Approval of April 12, 2023 minutes
• Public input period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM

The Commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Hearing Officer Judge Jasprica found no probable cause regarding Complaint 2023-01. The Commission also agreed that new insurance requirements for Hearing Officers will be treated as billable expenses.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved April 12, 2023, meeting minutes as amended
• Found no probable cause for Complaint 2023-01
• Agreed that new required insurance for Hearing Officers will be a billable expense

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The May 10, 2023 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business to address. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• Next meeting: June 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room D, Pierce County Public Services Building

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for May 9, 2023, was canceled because there were no business items to address. The next regular meeting is set for June 13, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is meeting to elect 2023 officers, review its duties and rules of procedure, and set meeting dates. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and review materials from the Classification and Compensation unit. Public testimony will be heard.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Chapter 2.100 (Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials)
• Action on proposed changes to Rules of Procedure/Process
• Set 2023 meeting dates
• Approval of March 22, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission elected its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023 and approved the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. Members reviewed a compensation packet containing COLA history, economic factors, and salary ranges for elected officials.

• Elected Candie Lorenzo as 2023 Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Laura Biddle as 2023 Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved June, July, and August 2023 meeting dates (Unanimous)

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The meeting was designated as a convening of members rather than an official meeting because a quorum was not present. No official business was conducted, and the committee could not approve the February 8, 2023 meeting summary.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting, and then moves to old business (none listed), new business (including mail received, informal inquiries, and advisory opinions), public input, and possible executive session. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit
• Possible executive session
• Next meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023 at 4:30 PM

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 8, 2023, meeting. A new complaint was received and assigned number 2023-01. The Commission also noted the retirement of Hearing Officer Judge Ron Culpepper.

• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Assigned complaint number 2023-01 to new complaint received April 12, 2023

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The April 12, 2023, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, at 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: May 10, 2023, 5:00 p.m., via Teams and in person at Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will vote on a rule change to lower the minimum passing score for the Corrections Deputy written examination from 70% to 65%. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Rule change to Section 7.7 and 7.8: lower minimum passing score for Corrections Deputy exam to 65%
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 regular meeting

The Civil Service Commission approved a request from the Sheriff’s Department to lower the minimum passing score for the Corrections Deputy written examination. This change aims to increase the candidate pool to fill over 64 vacancies.

• Approved changing the minimum passing score for Corrections Deputy from 70% to 65%
• Approved meeting minutes from March 14, 2023

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023, review its duties and rules of procedure, and set meeting dates for the year. The commission is responsible for setting salaries for Pierce County elected officials.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Chapter 2.100 (Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials)
• Review and possible changes to Rules of Procedure
• Setting 2023 meeting dates

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees holds its regular meeting to approve minutes and consider leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days for various employees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 regular meeting and March 1, 2023 special meeting
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees approved leave without pay exceeding 30 days for three staff members citing medical issues. The Commission also approved the minutes from February 14 and March 1, 2023.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Corrections Deputy B. Lunau
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Deputy Sheriff T. Calderwood
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Corrections Deputy D. Conn
• Approved meeting minutes from February 14, 2023, and March 1, 2023

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from February 8, 2023. The main item is an appeal of complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09 under old business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no new business, advisory opinions, or informal inquiries listed.

• Appeal of Complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit

The Commission closed complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09 after no conflict of interest was found. Members also determined that current processes remain in line with the existing code.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Closed complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09 (no conflict of interest found)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its March 8, 2023, meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in person at the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: April 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m., via Teams and in person at Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees holds a special meeting to take action on the reinstatement of Corrections Deputy D. Miller. The agenda also includes a call to order, a note about the next regular meeting on March 14, 2023, public comment, and adjournment.

• Action item: Reinstatement of Corrections Deputy D. Miller
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023
• Public comment period included

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees met to review a reinstatement request. The Commission approved the request for Davon Miller to return to the role of Corrections Deputy.

• Approved reinstatement of Davon Miller to Corrections Deputy

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to vote on several personnel actions, including approving prior minutes, a leave without pay request, and changes to hiring requirements for lateral corrections deputies. The commission will also discuss creating a separate hiring register for laterals from Olympia Jail and take public comment.

• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 regular meeting
• Leave without pay over 30 days for K. LaLiberte
• Request to change minimum requirements for lateral corrections deputy
• Separate register for laterals from Olympia Jail
• Public comment period

The Commission approved revised minimum requirements for Lateral Corrections Deputies to increase competitiveness. It also authorized a separate hiring register specifically for employees of the closing Olympia Jail to expedite recruitment. Additionally, the Commission approved a medical leave request for one employee.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Corrections Deputy K. LaLiberte
• Approved revised minimum requirements for Lateral Corrections Deputy
• Approved creation of a separate lateral Corrections Deputy register for Olympia Jail staff
• Approved regular meeting minutes from January 10, 2023

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its February 8, 2023, meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams and in person at the Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: March 8, 2023, 5:00 p.m., via Teams and in person at Pierce County Public Services Building, Conference Room D, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission meets to handle old business, including an update on Complaint 2022-08 and appeals of Complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public input, and possible executive session. No new business items are listed.

• Update on Complaint 2022-08
• Appeal of Complaints 2022-05 and 2022-09
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
• Public input period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 11, 2023. Hearing Officer Culpepper concluded an investigation into Complaint 2202-08 and found no probable cause.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Complaint 2202-08: Hearing Officer found no probable cause

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including electing a board chair, approving minutes from previous meetings, and adopting its 2023 meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Personnel Board Chair
• Approval of August 10, 2022 and October 4, 2022 minutes
• Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule

The Personnel Board re-elected its Chair and approved the meeting minutes from January 18, 2023. The Board also adopted a regular meeting schedule for 2024.

• Re-elected Virgilio Cintron as Chair for 2024 (All in Favor)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule for the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. (All in Favor)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including electing a chair, approving past meeting minutes, and adopting its 2023 meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Personnel Board Chair
• Approval of August 10, 2022 and October 4, 2022 minutes
• Adopt 2023 meeting schedule

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Commission approved the agenda and amended minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. Hearing Officer Culpepper reported the closure of one complaint due to a lack of response from the complainant.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved amended minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting
• Closed Complaint 2202-07 after complainant failed to provide requested information

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person. The agenda includes approval of minutes, election of a chair, and several personnel actions: a leave without pay over 30 days, reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff S. Serfling, and an extension of probation for Deputy J. Beem. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 13 and December 19, 2022 meetings
• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Leave without pay over 30 days – various
• Reinstatement – Deputy Sheriff S. Serfling
• Extension of Probation – Deputy J. Beem

The Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees approved the reinstatement of a former deputy and extended the probation of another. The board also approved leave without pay for two employees and elected its 2023 Chair.

• Approved Commissioner Wallace Lonergan as Chair for 2023
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for Detective B. Ossman and Accounting Assistant 2 H. Ho
• Approved reinstatement of Shawna Serfling as Deputy Sheriff
• Approved probation extension for Deputy Jared Beem through May 14, 2023
• Approved regular and special meeting minutes from December 13 and December 19, 2023