The Courthouse Journal A Joint Publication of the Washington State Association of Counties & Washington Association of County Officials October 20, 2000 Number 26 WASHINGTON STATE ELECTRONIC TASK FORCE On October 9, the Washington State Electronic Task Force met on the campus of Bellevue Community College at the Puget Sound Regional Archives Building. The task force was formed to explore the electronic recording of public documents in a digital format. Much of the day was given to demonstrations of the various vendors of electronic recording systems. Two of the vendors are piloting electronic recording projects in Thurston and Snohomish counties. County officials on the task force who were in attendance were: Ron Strabbing, Grays Harbor County Treasurer; Robin Hunt, Thurston County Treasurer; Pam Daniels, Snohomish County Clerk; Mark Leander, Skagit County Assessor; Bob Dantini, Snohomish County Treasurer; Greg Kimsey, Clark County Auditor and Bob Terwilliger, Snohomish County Auditor. Carmen Bramante from Fannie Mae gave an excellent overview of electronic recording, the laws governing it and where it is being used today. Mike Ricchio and Bill Kellington from the Office of the Secretary of State explained the differences between Washington State's Digital Signature law, the federal E-Sign bill and the Uniform Electronic Transfer Act. Subcommittees were formed during this meeting to look at some of the issues surrounding electronic recording. The subcommittees will be working on the following: 1) Electronic document standards; 2) Legal review for E- Recording legislation; 3) Defining an excise tax/DOR/auditor workflow analysis and pilot projects. The full committee expects to get back together in the spring of 2001. For more information on the task force visit the website at.www.co.snohomish.wa.us/taskforce. ************************************** WSAC WESTERN DISTRICT MEETING REPORT ************************************** Budget briefings, policy discussions on topics ranging from salmon recovery to license restoration processes, and the inimitable Crab Feed were among the highlights of the Western District WSAC meeting in Long Beach last week. New officers were elected for the District: President: Glen Huntingford, Jefferson Co Commissioner Vice-President: Barbara Cothern, Snohomish Co Commissioner Sec.-Treasurer: Judy Carter, Skamania Co Commissioner In addition to their Western District duties, these officers also serve on the WSAC Board of Directors. Mason County Commissioner Mary Jo Cady was elected as the At-large representative to the Board. Pat Hamilton, Pacific County Commissioner and Louise Miller, King County Councilwoman, were chosen as alternates to the Board. The Western District also adopted resolutions on the shorelines rulemaking and dam breaching, as did the Eastern District, two weeks earlier. Pacific County Commissioner Pat Hamilton offered the Shorelines Resolution, which calls upon the Department of Ecology to refrain from adopting new shoreline master program guidelines until the Legislature provides adequate funding and a reasonable time frame for local action. Grays Harbor Commissioner Dan Wood successfully amended the proposed resolution to allow for exemptions for some counties from new rules. After discussion, the amended resolution was adopted by a vote of 18 for and 6 against. A copy of the resolution is attached to the Courthouse Journal. Commissioner Les Wigen from Whitman County presented a resolution signed by the Eastern District in response to a Seattle City Council resolution calling for removal of dams from the Snake River. The resolution asks the Seattle City Council to rescind its resolution. Snohomish County Councilmember Gary Nelson moved that the Western District adopt the Eastern District resolution and Skamania County Commissioner Judy Carter seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted. ************************************** WSAC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE ************************************** Don't miss the Fall Legislative Conference November 15-17, 2000, at the Doubletree Hotel in Pasco. The fall is a beautiful time to visit the Tri- Cities and its many recreational facilities, so plan on bringing your family and enjoying your stay. This year's conference will include the election of officers, adoption of the Association's annual budget, approval of the legislative package developed by the Legislative Steering Committee and approval of proposed by- laws changes. The Legislative Steering Committee is proposing that WSAC focus on four priorities in the 2001 Legislative session: funding for law and justice programs, I-695 backfill, transportation funding and funding for salmon recovery and water programs. A highlight of the program is a dialogue that will take place among governmental and private sector leaders exploring how we can all work together to affect long-term improvements for our communities. Barry Mitzman, host of "Serious Money" on KCTS-TV, will moderate this dialogue. Our Thursday luncheon keynote speaker will be Jan Eric Peterson, President of the Washington State Bar Association. Mr. Peterson will share the perspectives of the legal community on court reform, indigent defense, death penalty cases and other topics of interest to counties. In addition, the conference will feature a presentation on transportation by legislative committee chairs, and perspectives on the 2001 legislature from each legislative caucus. There also will be a major presentation on Initiative 722, should it be approved by the voters. Wednesday's agenda includes meetings of the Board of Directors, the Legislative Steering Committee and various other WSAC committees. We will have the opportunity at the Thursday night's banquet to recognize those members leaving the county family as a result of retirement and the recent election results. The banquet will be held at the Atrium of the TRAC facility. For more information check our website at www.wacounties.org/wsac/legconf. ************************************** GOOD THINGS ************************************** "VOTING IS COOL" UPDATE Borrowing a good idea from Thurston County Auditor Sam Reed, Cathy Pearsall- Stipek the Pierce County Auditor has implemented a kids "Voting is Cool" program. To date kids in over 1,300 classrooms in Pierce County have participated in the program, that's somewhere between 25,000 - 30,000 children. The Puyallup New Car Dealers Association sponsored a poster contest and will be providing billboards around the area displaying the winning "Voting is Cool" poster. The contest winner is a third grade student, Breanna LaBounty. Folks around the county will be able to see the winning design as it will be the cover of the Pierce County Voter's Pamphlet and Pierce Transit will be painting a bus with the poster design and the "Voting is Cool" logo. ************************************** THURSTON COUNTY RECEIVES HIGHEST RATING FROM NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM The National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System has given Thurston County a "Class 5" Rating with a 2801 point score for programs and service (Pierce County earned 2500 points), the first county in the nation to earn that honor of the highest rating possible. Under the system, counties receive credit for policies and activities aimed at reducing flood risk and mitigating the worst effects of future flooding. Thurston County has aggressively mapped flood plain areas, adopted new flood regulations and programs, bought riverfront property abated damaged homes and acquired easements. The county has also started an early warning system. The rating means that residents who live in special flood hazard areas of the county will receive a 25 percent reduction in flood insurance premiums - a savings of about $65 a year on a $100,000 home. Good going Thurston County! ************************************** LAW & JUSTICE ************************************** RFP DEADLINE OCTOBER 27FOR JAIL CONSTRUCTION GRANTS Grants of up to $200,000 per jurisdiction per year are available to local governments for construction or expansion of correctional facilities to increase bed capacity for inmates convicted of violent crimes. Constructing or expanding jail space for nonviolent offenders and criminal aliens is allowed under the terms of the grant if it frees up facilities suitable for housing violent offenders. The grant requires a 10 percent local cash match, and grant funds awarded must be spent within three years. Request-for-proposal (RFP) packets must be requested in writing from the state Department of Corrections no later than Friday, October 27. Pre- proposal conferences will be held in Spokane and Seattle in early November. March 5 is the final proposal deadline. Fax or email a request for CRFP#5156 along with your name, address, and telephone and fax number to RFP Coordinator Michelle Sabin at 360-664-2009 or mrsabin@doc1.wa.gov. The grant funds are authorized by the federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act for the Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth In Sentencing (VOI/TIS) program and are administered by the Washington state Department of Corrections (DOC). The following counties received VOI/TIS grants during two previous rounds of awards: Clark, Grant, Mason, Okanogan, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Yakima, and the tri-jurisdictional partnership of Chelan County, Douglas County and the City of Wenatchee. ************************************** 2003 WSAC SUMMER CONVENTION BID ************************************** Counties are urged to submit their bids now for the 2003 WSAC Summer Convention. The Summer Convention takes place in June, preferably one of the two weeks in mid-June that does not conflict with the Association of Washington Cities annual meeting. The Board of Directors will accept bids up until the Legislative Conference in Pasco, November 15, 2000, and will make a recommendation to the membership at the annual business meeting. If your county can meet the minimum bid requirements, you are urged to submit a bid. Convention business is always a welcome economic benefit to local communities. Your local Visitor's Bureau or Chamber of Commerce can assist you in preparing a bid. Association staff members Paul Parker and Kim Zydek are available to answer questions. Room requirements for the Summer Convention will be a minimum of 225 guest rooms and 9 meeting rooms. The Annual Convention is held in June, opening on a Tuesday and ending mid-day Friday. The convention alternates between east and west according to the Association bylaws. In 2003, the convention will be held on the east side of the state. ************************************** BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ************************************** MANY VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS With many county commissioners leaving office at the end of this year, and with others taking on new interests, there will be many vacancies for county representation on State Boards and Commissions. Some are appointments made by WSAC; in other cases, WSAC recommends several names to the Governor who has the appointment authority. To the greatest extent possible, members will be appointed or recommended to fill these vacancies at the meeting of the WSAC Board of Directors on November 15th. Contact Executive Director Bill Vogler or Assistant Executive Director Paul Parker with your interest in any of these positions. SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION The state Sentencing Guidelines Commission has an immediate vacancy for an elected county official other than a prosecutor or sheriff to replace King County Councilmember Greg Nickels. Councilmember Nickels has represented counties on the 23-member commission for the past three years. The Commission usually meets monthly in the SeaTac area. The cost of meeting attendance is covered. Strong county representation is particularly important at this time as the Commission continues its comprehensive review of state criminal sentencing policies, including how these policies impact local law and justice costs. WSAC will submit three names to the governor for final selection. FOREST PRACTICES BOARD The Forest Practices Board adopts the rules and policy governing the harvest of timber in Washington. The Board meets approximately monthly. Joel Rupley, Cowlitz County Commissioner, is currently the county representative on the Board. He is leaving office in November. This position is a gubernatorial appointment pursuant to RCW 76.090.030. Traditionally WSAC submits three names to the Governor for consideration. PUBLIC WORKS BOARD The state Public Works Board, which administers the public works trust fund for local projects, will have two vacancies for elected county representatives. WSAC is to nominate six names to the Governor. Commissioners Nora Mae Keifer of Whitman County and Charlotte Garrido of Kitsap County are leaving the Public Works Board at the end of the year. The board generally meets monthly and meeting costs are covered. AFW Bob Hart, Skagit County Commissioner, has represented the interests of counties in the AFW (Ag Fish Water) negotiations to develop standards for farm and irrigation practices that will satisfy Endangered Species Act provisions. One or more WSAC members are eligible for appointment by the Board as a county representative to AFW. E911 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Fran Bessermin, Stevens County Commissioner is leaving the E-911 Advisory Committee. WSAC is seeking an Eastern Washington commissioner for a recommendation by the Board for appointment by the Director of Community, Trade and Economic Development. See RCW 38.52.530. COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD Harvey Wolden, Skagit County Commissioner is leaving the CRAB Board as its President. He will be leaving the Board as of December 31st. The WSAC Board seeks individuals who are elected officials from a county with a population between 12,000 and 125,000 for appointment by the WSAC Board. This unexpired term ends June 2001. STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL The State Building Code Council adopts and amends the State Building Code. It meets about once a month. Judy Wilson, Thurston County Commissioner, represents Western Washington counties on the Board. The Governor seeks three commissioners or councilmembers from Western Washington for this appointment. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Yakima County Commissioner Bettie Ingham is leaving the Traffic Safety Commission. The Commission meets at least quarterly and travel expenses are paid. WSAC is looking for three candidates to forward to the Governor for his appointment. See Chapter 43.59 RCW. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD The Association is interested in county commissioners from the westside to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. This Board serves as the Department of Community Development's principal advisory board on housing and housing related issued. The interested names will be forwarded to the Governor for his appointment. See RCW 43.185B.020. ************************************** ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE & RESOURCES ************************************** KING COUNTY COUNCIL BUILDS INTERLOCAL COALITION TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SALMON The Metropolitan King County Council voted unanimously today to authorize interlocal agreements between King County and local cities in order to cooperatively develop and fund salmon recovery programs and projects located in the Snoqualmie, Lake Washington Cedar/Sammanish and Green- Duwamish watersheds. "This coalition of local governments will develop the "blueprint" for recovery of critically endangered Puget Sound Chinook salmon," said Councilmember Larry Phillips, chair of the council's Natural Resources, Parks and Open Spaces Committee. Realizing that salmon conservation would be carried out more effectively if done cooperatively, a representative group of elected officials from King County and area cities took the lead and developed an agreement for watershed planning and cost-sharing for the development of a salmon recovery plan. Key goals of the agreement will be to: Provide a mechanism and governing structure for the joint development, funding and review of watershed plans; Serve as a source for helping to secure technical assistance and available funding from state agencies and other sources; Establish a mechanism for cooperative review and policy development needed for Endangered Species Act compliance; and Share information with other local governments in order to help in their efforts to address watershed-wide issues such as flood hazard reduction, water quality and quantity, and habitat restoration. "I fully support this coalition because, as a team, we will be responsible for working together to not only protect, but to save the Chinook," said Councilmember Louise Miller. "As a former school teacher, I don't want to imagine the look in a first grader's eyes when they have to learn what the word `extinct' means. A fervent proponent of salmon protection, Phillips was optimistic about the coalition's role; "By working together, we will be able to save the salmon. Our strength will lie in our cohesion, and our commitment to the common goal - species survival." ************************************** WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT MUDDIES WATER RIGHTS FURTHER In Postema v. Pollution Control Hearings Board, the Washington Supreme Court yesterday wrote new law on how the relationship of groundwater and surface water can impact issuance of new water rights. The case involved several consolidated appeals of water rights denials in the Cedar and Snohomish River basins. The Court upheld the approach taken by the King County Superior Court that the existence of a connection groundwater and surface water (known as hydraulic continuity) alone cannot be presumed by law as grounds for denial of a new groundwater right. The Court said, however, that the Department of Ecology can use modeling and other means to show there is impairment and once that is proven, the water right request can be denied. The decision is likely to mean greater protection for instream flows in rivers and streams and greater uncertainty and cost for those seeking new groundwater rights. Because Ecology can deny applications due to hydraulic continuity, but must have evidence of adverse impact, the decision should have little impact on the existing water rights backlog. The Court upheld two of the denials made by the department and remanded three to the Pollution Control Hearings Board for further findings. A report of the decision from the Olympian is attached to the back of this Courthouse Journal. The full opinion can be found at www.courts.wa.gov. ************************************** HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ************************************** PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCING As reported in a previous Courthouse Journal, one of the components of the biennial Public Health Improvement Plan (PHIP) is public health financing. The Public Health Finance Committee is charged with looking at the funding of the governmental public health system - which includes state and local public health. Membership on the Public Health Finance Committee includes representatives from the Department of Health, WSALPHO, a county budget officer and OFM. Island County Commissioner Mike Shelton represents WSAC on the Committee. Attached to this Courthouse Journal is the latest edition of the Study Briefing paper. The briefing paper is intended to provide stakeholders with regular updates on the work of the Public Health Finance Committee. ************************************** F.Y.I. ************************************** NEW MANAGER AT THE STATE TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY Dr. Barry Logan, Director of the Bureau of Forensic Services of the Washington State Patrol, recently announced the hiring of Ann Marie Gordon as the Laboratory Manager for the Washington State Toxicology Laboratory. Ann has an extensive background in quality control and quality assurance with the Army drug testing lab, and psyche medics, and has been working in postmortem toxicology and human performance toxicology at the Washington State Toxicology laboratory for the last three years. Logan said, "I will continue in my role as State Toxicologist and look forward to working with Ann on new challenges, including design and construction of our new laboratory facility, and preparing us for accreditation by ABFT. We remain committed to providing the highest level of service to all our clients, and believe that having Ann in her new position will improve our ability to meet your demands." ************************************** MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS ************************************** WATERSHED PLANNING PEER TO PEER WORKSHOPS The 2nd Annual Peer to Peer Sharing Workshops are taking place on October 26 in Moses Lake and on November 1 in Tacoma. The workshops, sponsored by the Department of Ecology, provide an opportunity for watershed planning units organized under Chapter 90.82 RCW to share their experiences and learn from each other as they move forward in developing watershed management plans. They also will provide additional information on some of the more technical and specific requirements of Chapter 90.82 RCW. Registration is only $15 and includes lunch. Both workshops begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. The Moses Lake workshop is at the Hallmark Inn, just off I-90 at Exit 176. The Tacoma workshop is at the Washington State History Museum on Pacific Avenue. Detailed information on the agenda for each workshop can be found at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/watershed. For more information, contact Melissa Gildersleeve at 360-407-6548 or mgil461@ecy.wa.gov. ************************************** COMING EVENTS ************************************** November 8 Conference 2000 Justice Information Network, sponsored by the Washington State Law and Justice Advisory Council and the Washington State Department of Information Systems, Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, www.wa.gov/dis/jin/jin2000. 13-16 Washington Association of Sheriffs' and Police Chiefs' (WASPC) Annual Fall Conference, Cavanaugh's, Yakima. 15-17 Washington State Association of Counties' (WSAC) Annual Legislative Conference, Doubletree Inn, Pasco. See www.wacounties.org/wsac/legconf for more information. 28 Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, sponsored by the Forensic Investigations Council, the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, and the Criminal Justice Training Commission, www.wa.gov/cjt/regional.html. ************************************** COURTHOUSE RAMBLINGS ************************************** Bernie Ryan, Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus Counsel, is embarking soon on yet another great adventure. Bernie began this saga as an appraiser in Okanogan County, moved on to Chief Deputy Assessor in King County under Ruthe Ridder, and is now off to the remote Republic of Tajikistan. Bernie has accepted a twelve month posting in Tajikistan which is sponsored by the American Bar Association. Its mission is to work with the Parliament (in Tajikistan it is called the "Majlisi") to make it strong and functional. Bernie will be living in the capitol, Dushanbe (pronounced "doo shawn bay" with the accent on the third syllable). Tajikistan shares borders with Afghanistan on the north and west; China on the east; and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on the north and west. It is one of the former USSR "independent" republics that were controlled by Moscow before the Soviet Empire imploded. Bon voyage, Bernie! ***** Grays Harbor County Auditor Vern Spatz and his wife, Joanne, are the proud grandparents of their newly born 5th grandchild. Their daughter, Jodi and husband, had a 6 3/4 pound girl, named Olivia, last week. Vern says she was "1 foot 7 inches" long. Congratulations to all. ************************************** JOBS ************************************** ADAMS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - COUNTY ENGINEER. This position is responsible for the establishment, design, construction, alteration and improvements of county roads and bridges as required by law. The County Engineer assists the Public Works Director in the planning, administration and coordination of county engineering, solid waste, road maintenance, computer support for public works and related activities. Annual starting salary is $41,822 to $48,170 (DOQ). Required qualifications include registration as a professional civil engineer, three (3) years of progressively responsible professional engineering work experience involving a variety of assignments associated with the design, construction or maintenance of roads and bridges. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. November 3rd. A completed application form along with r‚sum‚ and letter of interest are required. For application and information contact Adams County Public Works, 210 W. Alder, Ritzville, WA 99169 or call (509) 659-3276. Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN. This position is responsible for assisting the county engineer and/or the engineering supervisors in establishing, laying out, constructing and improving all county roads and structures of the county. Assignments will include working indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions while performing engineering technician activities which require manual labor and/or operation of technical equipment. Work will be performed under the guidance of the county engineer and/or the engineering supervisors, but some assignments are performed without immediate or continuous supervision. Qualifications include possession of a valid Washington State Driving License, possession of a valid traffic safety flagging card and four years of progressively responsible work in civil engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Pay is based upon a 40 hour week, salary range is $13.80 to $15.85 per hour, per range 15 of the Adams County Salary Plan. Applications may be obtained from the Adams County Department of Public Works, 210 W. Alder, Ritzville, WA 99169, telephone (509) 659- 3276 until 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2000. Adams County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** ADAMS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FIRE MARSHALL. This is a multi-duty position. Persons in this position are responsible for a variety of duties including: responsibility for developing and implementing programs within the solid waste division of the county (70% of full time); planning, coordinating and directing the management of resources for all emergency related agencies (25% of full time); responsibility for investigating or seeking professional investigative assistance relative to the origin, cause, circumstances and extent of loss of all fires within the unincorporated areas of Adams County (5% of full time). R‚sum‚s must be submitted with an application. To obtain an application call (509) 659-3276. Applications are to be sent to Adams County Public Works, 210 W. Alder, Ritzville, WA 99169. The pay classification is a Range 14, $13.18 - $15.14 DOQ. The position closes November 10, 2000 at 4:30 p.m. This position will be located in Othello. ***** PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER, SKAMANIA COUNTY, WA. This position plans, organizes, directs and administers the functions of the Public Works Department including Solid Waste, Equipment Rental and Building divisions. Develops and implements policies, procedures and practices to provide services in engineering, building inspections, equipment maintenance, street/roads and storm drainage maintenance and traffic control. Responsible for the establishment, design, construction, alteration and improvements of county roads and bridges as required by law. Minimum Qualifications: Requires B.S. in Civil Engineering and Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or ability to obtain within six months of hire; seven years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience involving public works and road projects, including three years of supervisory or administrative experience. Salary: Competitive Compensation Package. To Apply: Job description and application forms may be obtained from the Skamania County Commissioners Office, P.O. Box 790, Stevenson, WA 98648, (509) 427-9447, or email newman@co.skamania.wa.us. Applications must be received or postmarked by October 31, 2000. EOE. ***** LEWIS COUNTY, INFORMATION SERVICES MANAGER, Salary: $3,910.83 per month - Closing Date: November 3, 2000 at 5 p.m. Lewis County is seeking an individual to manage the Information Services (IS) Division with a broad knowledge of information systems to resolve complex end user problems. A bachelors' degree plus five years of technical and administrative experience is required. Application packets available from www.co.lewis.wa.us or Lewis County General Administration Department, 360 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. Telephone: (360) 740-1408. Lewis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR, KITSAP COUNTY - Salary: $3480.53 to $4440.80/month. Closes: 11/03/00. For more information or if you are picking up an application packet in person please go to: Kitsap County Personnel, 507 Austin Avenue, Port Orchard, telephone (360) 337-7185 ext. 0. By mail please send to: Kitsap County Personnel, 614 Division Street, MS-23, Port Orchard, WA 98366-4676. Telephone same as above. Check out our website at www.wa.gov/kitsap. Kitsap County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** LONG RANGE PLANNING SUPERVISOR, YAKIMA COUNTY - Annual Salary Range: $38,408 - $54,761. Hiring Range: to $43,229, salary currently under review. There is one opening with the Yakima County Planning Department to lead the Long Range Planning Section, and to perform professional planning, administrative and supervisory tasks related to special projects and comprehensive planning. Requires equivalent to a Bachelors' Degree in Planning or a related field and five years' progressively responsible planning experience including one year of supervisory experience. Significant long-range planning experience is required; additional current and /or environmental planning experience is preferred. WA land use and environmental law and ARC/INFO or ARC/VIEW experience is desirable. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2000. Contact: Yakima County Human Resources Department, 128 North 2nd Street, Room 412 Courthouse, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 574-2220 or sharond@co.yakima.wa.us - An Equal Opportunity Employer **** END ****