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WIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2010 NACo Annual Conference and Exposit ion

Reno / Washoe County, Nevada

Friday, July 16, 2010 Reno-Sparks Convention Center

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Index WIR Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 3 Educational Workshops List Pages 4-9 Minutes from Meeting in Yellow stone County, MT Pages 10-12 Membership List for the WIR Board of Directors Pages 13-17 Financial Report Pages 18-26

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WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER

ROOM A5 RENO / WASHOE COUNTY, NV

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010 1:00-4:00 PM

President: Hon. Mike Murray, Commissioner, Lewis & Clark County, MT 1st Vice President: Hon. Ron Walter, Commissioner, Chelan County, WA 2nd Vice President: Hon. Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor, Kodiak Island Borough, AK Immediate Past President: Hon. Tim Josi, Commissioner, Tillamook County, OR 1:00 Call to Order – Welcome – Announcements 1:10 Roll Call 1:15 Approve Minutes 1:20 Report: WIR Financials Mr. David Keen, Director Finance/Admin, NACo 1:30 Speaker – Federal Lands Highway Office, Federal Highway Administration

Aron Reif, Legislative and Outreach Coordinator 2:00 Speaker – Nevada State Legislature

TBD 2:25 Speaker – USDA Forest Service – Region 4

Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest 2:50 Update – Building Capacity in SRS Coalition Action Teams

Marc Kelley – Partnership For Rural America Campaign 3:00 Reports - Discussion

a. USDA Forest Service / DOI Update (Randy Phillips / Cynthia Moses-Nedd)

b. WIR Conference Overview and Discussion of Future Conference Locations (Mike Murray / Amanda Clark)

c. Fall 2010 Board Meeting – Helena, MT (Mike Murray)

3:30 NACo Resolutions – Discussion & Overview 3:45 Legislative Update and Strategy Discussion (Yates)

a. PILT Funding

b. Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization

c. National Monument / Antiquities Act Reform

3:55 New Business – Member Issues 4:00 Adjourn

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Workshop Block 1 Sunday, July 18 – 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. There’s No Place Like Home: Foreclosure Crisis Impact In Your County Is there a county not affected by the foreclosure crisis? The recent economic downturn impacted county revenues on multiple fronts, assuring difficult budget years in the near term. One of the most significant impacts has been felt by the home foreclosure crisis, hurting counties the most because property tax collections are the largest source of self-generated revenue for counties. One response to this issue has been to develop and implement county foreclosure prevention programs. This workshop will discuss economic trends and analysis, show how county budgets are responding to the crisis and present a profile of a county foreclosure prevention program. Redistricting in a Nutshell By this time next year, county officials will be completely embroiled in the process of redistricting. It is impossible to squeeze everything you need to know about redistricting into one short session, yet we’ll try. This will be “redistricting in a nutshell.” Why do states re-draw lines and what are state legislatures doing now to prepare? But, even more important: why should county officials care? This workshop covers what are the minimal staffs, technology, data and other resource requirements to not only complete the redistricting job, but also to get the most out of this process for your county. Working Smarter: Libraries Partner to Support Workforce Development At a time when public resources are stretched more than at any time in recent memory, public libraries – working with county agencies, businesses and non-profits – are connecting job seekers with resources and training to meet Digital Age demands. Learn from NACo board members and librarians how they have implemented replicable workforce development and 21st century skill programs to aid county residents. With more locations (16,600) than McDonald’s in the United States, combined with trained staff and technology resources, public libraries are well-positioned to partner with other county agencies to achieve community goals. County Agencies Partner to Invest in Community Health Come to this workshop to see how innovative partnerships can build healthier counties. Here you will see examples of partnerships between county park and conservation agencies with health departments that result in cost-effective and practical approaches to concerns about obesity, mental health, physical activity and other wellness goals. Learn how you can facilitate types of creative collaborations in your own county in spite of challenges presented by current budget constraints. Efficiency in Local Criminal Justice Systems Means Savings for Reinvestment When the Department of Justice made local-level justice reinvestment a priority, it presented local governments with opportunities to assess local criminal justice systems for efficiency and cost-savings options. By saving money through efficient recidivism reduction policies and legislative strategies you're able to reinvest the savings in your local programs and projects. Attend this workshop to see how you can run systems more efficiently, saving money at pretrial, jails, and the reentry process. Connected Justice - Using Technology to Enhance Court Operations Adding the collaborative techniques of voice and web technology to the more common video in the courtroom offers quantifiable advantages to your court operations. By applying these technologies to

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the legal process, you're able to increase the capacity of the court to hear cases more accurately and extend the reach of the court to necessary participants. Learn from technical experts and court visionaries how the new architecture can be replicated in your county. Making Something Out of Nothing: New Models for Financing Energy Upgrades in County Facilities How do you implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in your county without EECBG funding? Considering that there just isn’t money in county budgets right now to make energy efficiency investments, some counties are utilizing "paid for savings" methods where projects are funded with the savings they generate over the long term. Come learn how to finance county facility upgrades using a variety of financing methods – including performance contracting, power purchase agreements, and lease-purchase agreements. Everyone's a Twitter about Facebook and YouTube County officials and counties across the nation are discovering the advantages – and pitfalls – of using social media tools to communicate with constituents. From Facebook to Twitter, YouTube to MySpace, the public is spending more time surfing social media Web sites. Social media can offer counties and elected officials an affordable way to communicate with citizens 24/7, but users beware. What happens in Reno might stay in Reno, but what is posted on the Internet lives forever. Communications experts from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) will review the various options available to elected officials and counties and discuss the advantages and pitfalls of each. Counties Restructure in a Changed Economy Consolidation, job restructuring, regional partnerships – these are three successful strategies for meeting needs in a changed economy. This workshop will explore three case studies from NACo member counties that have made or are pursuing administrative or structural changes. Join the workshop for details on the issues, challenges, and lessons learned to see how their experience can inform the strategies you're considering in the face of the economic downturn. Workshop Block 2 Sunday, July 18 – 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. County Government Works: How You Can Make the Public Believe It Drop in the local barbershop in any county seat and ask the patrons what counties do. Most will have a tough time answering. But they will tell you that their taxes are not being well spent. This lack of knowledge and belief in the effectiveness of their local government must change. County government does work. With a little imagination and creativity you can make them believe it. This workshop will give you suggestions for innovative, successful programs that have been developed to raise awareness and understanding about counties and methods for getting your citizens more involved in their county government.

Oasis in a Food Desert: Counties Invest in Local Food As the number of food deserts across the U.S. has increased, the issue of local food has jumped to the front lines of local government interests. Many urban and rural communities are seeking local food systems by leveraging resources of local farms, natural areas and homegrown businesses while providing fresh, healthy food to residents. These policies increase residents’ access to affordable foods and improve wellness through investments in resources like local farms, new farmers and community gardens. Come to this workshop to learn how innovative strategies create and maintain local food systems that can benefit citizens’ health and your local economy.

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The Local Safety Net in a Reformed Health System The new health reform law: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) fundamentally overhauls the nation’s health insurance system over the next decade. This will mean a number of significant changes for local safety nets, challenging local delivery systems to provide access to services to millions of low and middle income Americans joining the ranks of the insured. County health and human services agencies will also need to gear up to meet their administrative responsibilities including financing, enrollment and eligibility functions. Some of the new spending in the reform law is offset by reductions in Disproportionate Share Hospital payments (DSH) to county hospitals. This session will explore your county’s options not only to survive, but to thrive in this new environment. Children and Disasters: Our Role in Protecting this Highly Vulnerable Population Children, who represent 25% of the population, have unique needs when it comes to disaster planning and management. Counties play a crucial role in protecting children and providing vital services to them, whether before, during or after a disaster. This workshop will explore essential areas for county disaster planning for children from the perspective of local elected officials and practitioners from the National Commission on Children and Disasters What Do the EPA's New Air Quality Standards Mean for Your County? In August 2010 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin enforcing a new National Standard for Ground-Level Ozone. When the new standard is fully phased in, 76%, of counties already with ozone monitors will be in non-compliance. Come learn if your county will be in non-compliance and see what cost effective strategies are available to help you comply with the new standard. Is Traffic Congestion a Bottleneck in Your County? Findings from the 2009 Urban Mobility Report published by the Texas Transportation Institute indicate that the overall cost of congestion (based on wasted fuel and lost productivity) reached $87.2 billion in 2007, more than $750 for every U.S. traveler. Congestion results when traffic demand approaches or exceeds the available capacity of the system and can be influenced by a number of events including time of day, weather, work zones, traffic incidents, etc. In this workshop, participants will hear about tools and resources that counties can use to reduce the impacts of congestion on its residents. Five Proven Ways to Save Dollars Now! Are you looking for ways to save money today and make a difference tomorrow? Effective card programs and cooperative purchasing programs save money. Revenue generating contracts and shared services save money. Spend analysis opens new doors to saving money. You’ll be able to identify all five cost savings approaches that have worked for other counties as they work hard to do more with less. Learn about options and take away great program ideas that make a difference. If you are a county official, a county administrator or a budget officer, you shouldn’t miss this session to the right answers to your questions. Getting More with Less: How to Use Technology to Improve Services and Reduce Costs It’s not news that we’re all trying to maintain existing service levels despite dwindling resources and that most of what you hear from local government folks are heartbreaking stories of cutbacks and service reductions. Among all of this doom and gloom there are actually a few bright spots. The need to do more with less is happening at a time that several technology advances stand ready to do just that. “Smarter communities,” “shared services” and “cloud computing” may not mean anything to

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you today, but they certainly will soon. Come hear from Sonoma County Water Authority (CA) and Oakland County (MI) examples of how local governments are utilizing these innovative uses of technology to cut costs, increase services and, in some cases, even generate revenue. Workshop Block 3 Monday, July 19 – 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Bringing 100% Connectivity to Rural Communities The innumerable benefits of web-based services and information are available to our constituents as long as they are served by high-speed Internet. The challenge for rural counties is to develop that connectivity. This workshop will demonstrate success in providing connectivity to a rural Canadian province and explore how the lessons learned there apply to rural counties in the US. The change management strategy “Planning for a High Speed Future” outlines a “best practice” approach to community economic and social development, enabling rural communities to take full advantage of government investment in this powerful piece of infrastructure. Using Data-Driven Decisions to Improve Community Health and Maximize Public Health Dollars New sources of public health data have the potential of providing you with a wealth of information about the overall health of your residents and other community health indicators. Referencing the "MATCH County Health Rankings" and the Department of Health and Human Services’ "Community Health Data Initiative" this workshop will present a range of tools that are available and demonstrate how your county can utilize this information to identify health assets and challenges, target local public health resources and make sound health policy decisions. Lessons Learned: Everything You Want to Know About Disaster Recovery Have you ever wondered what will be your top challenges if your county faces a disaster and what you can learn from communities that have responded successfully to recent disasters? This workshop provides practical answers and information on a range of strategies, information and practical ideas from pre-disaster planning to building public support for mitigation activities. Featured panelists for this session are some of the nation’s most recognized experts on disaster recovery, including county officials who have successfully led their communities through multiple disaster events. Leading by Example: How Counties Leverage Federal Funding for Community-wide Energy Efficiency In the past decade counties have gained a great deal of experience implementing energy efficiency strategies in their government facilities and operations. With that in mind, many are now to utilizing their experience by positioning themselves as leaders in their communities—developing strategies and incentives for local residents and businesses to further improve local energy efficiency. Come learn how you can take advantage of federal funding sources, including EECBG, weatherization funding, and technical assistance grants, to implement community-wide energy efficiency strategies in your county. Wildland Urban Interface Islands: Are You Overlooking this Serious Wildfire Threat? Urban-Rural Islands, open space mandated with new development projects, can be as vulnerable to wildfire as Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. When the space is not well maintained, "islands" of high-risk land are created. In this workshop the Reno Fire Marshall will explain the situation, followed by county planners’ discussion of the zoning and ordinance codes that can be adopted to reduce

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vulnerability in these areas. Speakers will stress strategies for communicating risk and promoting evacuation. Email and Other Forms of Telecommunication: Do Employees Have an Expectation of Privacy? Assigning web-based communications devices to staff has become not only commonplace, but often essential in the performance of county business. They also present the opportunity for individuals to use the devices for personal use. Two recent court cases involving the expectation of privacy by public employees when using government issued telecommunication devices have implications for county officials. Hear from two county attorneys what you need to know about these situations and the employer policies that were in place at the time of the disputes. Increasing Staff Performance with Low-Cost eLearning Electronic learning (e-Learning) enables county leadership and training directors to develop, deliver, manage and track a wide variety of learning experiences and administrative tasks through an internet-based learning portal. By significantly expanding access to learning materials, E-learning increases your county's capacity to train more employees and reduces travel costs associated with traditional classroom training. In this workshop you'll see how NACo's Network of Care e-Learning platform offers ease, affordability and results. Workshop Block 4 Tuesday, July 20 – 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. The FCC’s National Broadband Plan: Opportunities and Challenges for America’s Counties In March 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its National Broadband Plan, proposing over 200 recommendations. Over 60 of those to be implemented by the FCC are aimed at spurring robust broadband deployment and access across the country. These recommendations offer both opportunities and challenges for America’s counties. This panel will discuss the implementation of the Plan’s broadband recommendations which are likely to impact directly county governments, including Public Safety, Rights-of-Way, Digital Inclusion, and Rural Health Care among others. Jumpstarting Your Economy Through the Arts Do you see your artists as an economic engine for your county? This workshop will demonstrate how successful public-private alliances and the public's engagement in the arts have transformed local economies. Learn how Reno’s month-long regional arts festival transformed a dilapidated downtown hotel into a gateway project of artist live-work spaces. Then hear from Salt Lake County, UT about their sales tax-based grants program that stabilized cultural organizations and generated increased revenue for the county. How Will Health Reform Affect your County Employees' Health Benefits? The new health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), makes a number of important changes to insurance regulations that will begin to take place in 2010. This session will address the implications for the health benefit plans you offer to your county employees regarding new options, penalties, mandates and premiums. Additionally, these changes ultimately lead to further questions regarding impacts on county budgets. Find out what your county needs to do to prepare for short and long term changes.

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Why Should Your County Conduct a Road Safety Audit? The toll from highway crashes remains an important health and economic issue for counties across the United States. With the cost of these highway crashes estimated to be over $200 billion annually, it's essential for county officials to assess their causes and reduce their numbers. Road Safety Audits (RSAs) serve to bring an improved understanding of crash cause and appropriate countermeasures to reduce these crashes. In this workshop learn why RSAs, a formal safety performance examination by an independent audit team are an essential part of all road safety programs. Justice for All: Effective County Juvenile Justice Efforts The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) has found nationwide success in lowering juvenile detention populations without sacrificing public safety. Local JDAI efforts have demonstrated substantial savings for counties. Hear from Washoe County’s JDAI team about their successes and challenges. Speakers will demonstrate how local outcomes have led to a statewide initiative to implement JDAI’s policies and practices in all Nevada counties. Saving Green with Green Spaces Do you know how your county can capitalize on existing natural areas, parks and greenways to leverage your taxpayers’ resources? Natural lands supply a variety of services to human communities, including water filtration, drought mitigation, energy savings and flood buffering. Using a green infrastructure strategy you can develop and implement multi-dimensional land use plans. This presentation will begin to help you identify approaches for addressing these questions. Join us to see how these strategies will help your county target and leverage investments in natural resources, resulting in healthier communities, increased economic development and reduced energy usage. Stay Ahead of the Story: Media Relations in Tough Times Tough times mean counties are under increasing scrutiny. Are you prepared to handle tough media inquiries and respond to critics? Are you doing all you can to communicate the essential and effective services your county provides? With a little planning, you can stay ahead of the story, respond to critics and be an effective leader and promoter of county government. In this session, a panel of communication professionals will discuss effective media relations tools and strategies; highlight the differences between media and their needs; discuss the relationship between reporter and elected official; and guide you through ramifications of issuing a “no comment.” What I Need to (or Want to) Know About Saving for Retirement It's never too soon to start saving for your retirement. Are you near retirement and want to know your options? Or, are you trying to figure out how to integrate saving for your retirement into your current budget? This session has two parts: 1) a presentation to explain key concepts important to planning for retirement, and, 2) an interactive roundtable discussions to answer your questions. Representatives from Nationwide Retirement Solutions, the administrator of the NACo Deferred Compensation Program, will present the workshop and facilitate the discussion at your table.

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MINUTES WIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPRING MEETING YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MT

MAY 26, 2010 WIR President, Commissioner Josi called the meeting to order, and welcomed the Board to Yellowstone County, MT. [8:34] NACo President Elect Glen Whitley addressed the board on behalf of the executive committee. [8:35] Commissioner Bill Kennedy welcomed the board to Yellowstone county, MT. [8:40] Burrell Ellis addressed the board and discussed his candidacy for NACo 2nd Vice President. [8:43] Commissioner Josi called the roll. Members present were: [8:51] • Alaska:

Hon. Jerome Selby, Kodiak Island Borough • Arizona:

• California:

Hon. Brian Dahle, Supervisor, Lassen County Hon. David Finigan, Supervisor, Del Norte County

• Colorado: Hon. John Martin, Garfield County

• Hawai’i: Hon. Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Hawaii County

• Idaho: Hon. R. E. Cope, Commissioner, Lemhi County Hon. Lin Hintze, Commissioner, Custer County

• Montana: Hon. Lesley Robinson, Commissioner, Phillips County Hon. Mike Murray, Commissioner, Lewis and Clark County

• Nevada: Hon. Roger Mancebo, Commissioner, Pershing County

• New Mexico: Hon. Ron Brown, Sheriff, Sierra County

• North Dakota: Hon. Dale Patten, Commissioner, McKenzie County

• Oregon: Hon. Dan Shoun, Commissioner, Lake County Hon. Tim Josi, Commissioner, Tillamook County

• South Dakota: Hon. Clint Farlee, Commissioner, Ziebach County

• Utah: Hon. Alan Gardner, Commissioner, Washington County Hon. Lynn Stevens, Commissioner, San Juan County

• Washington: Hon. Ron Walter, Commissioner, Chelan County

• Wyoming: Hon. Doug Thompson, Commissioner, Fremont County

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Ex officio board members, and staff present were: Mr. Chip Taylor, Colorado Counties Inc; Mr. Daniel Chadwick, Idaho Association of Counties; Ms. Kathie Wasserman, Alaska Municipal League, Mr. Eric Johnson, Washington State Association of Counties; Harold Blattie, Montana Association of Counties; Cindy Delancey & Joe Evans, Wyoming County Commissioners Association; Paul Gutierrez, New Mexico Association of Counties; Bob Wilcox, So. Dakota Association of County Commissioners. and Ryan Yates, NACo. Financial Report: David Keen: [8:59]

No questions or comments

Approve financials (Gardner 1st; Stevens 2nd) Presentation on tribal forest management – Tony Harwood, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe [9:05] Goals of the CSKT include:

• Conduct project under framework and guidance of the Tribal Forest Protection Act 2003 • Maintain good relationships with USFS • Protect Tribal Lands from wildland fire threats using appropriate silvicultural and fuel

treatments • Clean Logging Job with full product utilization • Employment of Tribal Loggers • Revenue for the Tribes • Complete Project ASAP State of Montana efforts include: • Interagency Framework • State/CSKT Fire Protection Agreement • Land Management and Fire Planning • Mutual Aid and Other Cooperative Agreements • Interagency Rx Fire and Fuels Treatment Projects • Training

County Efforts • Lake, Sanders, Flathead and Missoula Counties • Law Enforcement • Cooperative Disaster and Emergency Services • Lake County Fire Association • Community Assistance • CWPPs • Lake County Fuels Program Funding & Support

Joe Giles discussed his candidacy for NACo 2nd Vice President [9:45] Commissioner Paul Pearce gave a presentation on the Partnership for Rural America campaign [9:46]

• Immediate goals include efforts to include budget language in the FY 2012 Administrations budget proposal

• Will work closely with states to provide individualized grassroots materials for local advocacy efforts. Several states are completed to date.

• Resources can be found at www.partnershipforruralamerica.org Randy Carpenter, Sonoran Institute gave a presentation on growth in western counties. [9:55]

Reducing the Impact of Future Growth • Develop in town

http://www.partnershipforruralamerica.org/�

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• Design better rural subdivisions • Land Developed at Rural Density: 150,000 Acres • Land Developed at Town Density: 9,000 Acres

Drivers of Changing Demand • Demographic Change • Consumer Preference Change • Increasing Energy Costs • Environmental Concern

Retirees: Location Preference • City or suburb close to a city: 51% • Suburb away from a city 19% • Rural community 30%

Conventional suburbs away from cities are the least desirable for this group. 42% to 59% of all households want “new urban” neighborhood characteristics.

Keys to Conservation Development • Know what you’re saving/conserving • Understand your target market/niche • Use the 4-Step design approach • Simple, complimentary set of amenities • Understand the role of the open space

Jeff Faulkner, Executive Director, Western Lands Alliance [10:30]

Discussed implications of Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) on western lands, referenced western watersheds. Discussed Administrations Americas Great Outdoors initiative and the Department of the Interior leaked memo on the massive land grab being developed by Secretary Salazar.

Commissioner Doug Thompson discussed problems with sage grouse habitat and the efforts WY counties have undertaken to work collaboratively on habitat restoration with the state and federal government. [11:45] Associate Legislative Director Ryan R. Yates offered a legislative update on the following issues NACo is closely following:

1) Clean Water Restoration Act 2) Geothermal Revenue Sharing 3) Transportation Reauthorization Status 4) National Monument Status (potential use of antiquities act) 5) EPA Boiler Rule (open comment period)

WIR President, Commissioner Josi, adjourned the meeting. [11:37]

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Hon. Ronald Brown Sheriff Sierra County 311 N Date St. Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901-0000

Phone: (575)894-9150 Fax: (575)894-9548 Email: [email protected]

Hon. Robert E. Cope Commissioner Lemhi County 1610 Main Street Salmon, ID 83467


Hon. Dickie Chang Council Member Kauai County 4396 Rice St., RM 206 Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: (808)241-6356 Fax: Email: [email protected]

Hon. Kent J. Connelly Commissioner Lincoln County 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 302 County Courthouse Kemmerer, WY 83101-3114


Board Members

Hon. Tim Josi Commissioner Tillamook County 201 Laurel Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141-0000


Past President

Hon. Jerome Selby Borough Mayor Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 101 Kodiak, AK 99615


Second Vice President

Hon. Ron Walter Commissioner, Chair Chelan County 5433 Squilchuck Rd. Wenatchee, WA 98801-0000


First Vice President

Hon. Mike Murray Commissioner, Chair Lewis And Clark County 316 N. Park Avenue Helena, MT 59601-5059


President

Western Interstate Region Board of Directors

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Hon. John Koster Councilmember Snohomish County 3000 Rockefeller Av MS 609 Everett, WA 98201-4046


Hon. Mark C. Herrington Supervisor Graham County 921 Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546-0000


Hon. Lin F. Hintze Commissioner Custer County P.O. Box 125 Mackay, ID 83251-0125


Hon. Roger Mancebo Chairman Pershing County P.O. Drawer E Lovelock, NV 89419


Hon. David Finigan Supervisor Del Norte County 981 H Street, Suite 200 Crescet City, CA 95531


Hon. Brian D. Dahle Supervisor Lassen County 1215 K Street, Suite 1650 Sacramento, CA 95814


Hon. Clinton Farlee Commission Chair Ziebach County P.O. Box 16 Dupree, SD 57623-0000


Hon. Art Goodtimes Commissioner, Chair San Miguel County P.O. Box 1170 Telluride, CO 81435-1170


Hon. Tom Fransway Commissioner Humboldt County P.O. Box 514 Winnemucca, NV 89446


Hon. Alan D. Gardner Commissioner Washington County 197 East Tabernacle St George, UT 84770-3443


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Mr. Dan Chadwick Executive Director Idaho Association of Counties P.O. Box 1623 Boise, ID 83701-1623


Mr. L. Harold Blattie Executive Director Montana Association of Counties 2715 Skyway Drive Helena, MT 59602-1213


Ex-Officios

Mr. Ryan Yates Associate Legislative Director National Association of Counties 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001-0000


NACo Staff Liaison

Hon. Dale Patten Commissioner McKenzie County PO Box 812 Watford City, ND 58854-0812

Phone: (701)444-6411 Fax: Email: [email protected]

Mr. Dennis Onishi Council Member Hawaii County 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720


Hon. John Martin Commissioner, Chair Garfield County 108 8th St #213 Courthouse Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3363


Hon. Lynn H. Stevens Commissioner San Juan County 1140 N. Blue Mountain Road (9-24) Blanding, UT 84511-0000


Hon. Lesley Robinson Commissioner, Chair Phillips County 2422 Lazy JD Road Dodson, MT 59524


Hon. Dan Shoun Commissioner Lake County 513 Center Street Lakeview, OR 97630-0000


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Mr. Paul McIntosh Executive Director California State Association of Counties 1100 K Street, Suite 101 Sacramento, CA 95814-3932

Phone: (916)327-7500 (506) Fax: (916)441-5507 Email: [email protected]

Ms. Nicole Stickler Executive Director Arizona Association of Counties 1910 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85009-5223

Phone: (602)252-6563 (225) Fax: (602)254-0969 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Mike McArthur Executive Director Association of Oregon Counties 1201 Court St NE, Ste 300 Salem, OR 97301


Mr. Jeffrey Fontaine Executive Director Nevada Association of Counties 201 S. Roop Street, #101 Carson City, NV 89701-4790


Ms. Cindy Delancey Executive Director Wyoming County Commissioners Association 409 West 24th Street P.O. Box 86 Cheyenne, WY 82006


Mr. Joseph Evans P. O. Box 86 Cheyenne, WY 82003-0086


Mr. L. Brent Gardner Executive Director Utah Association of Counties 5397 S. Vine Street Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6757


Mr. Eric Johnson Executive Director Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Avenue, SE Olympia, WA 98501-1333


Mr. Mark Johnson Executive Director North Dakota Association of Counties 1661 Capitol Way Bismarck, ND 58501-2195


Mr. Paul Gutierrez Executive Director New Mexico Association of Counties 613 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505-0308


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Ms. Kathie Wasserman Executive Director Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Borough Seat Juneau, AK 99801-1332


Mr. Bob Wilcox Executive Director South Dakota Association of County Commissioners 222 E Capitol Ave Suite 1 Pierre, SD 57501-0000


Mr. Craig A. Sullivan Executive Director County Supervisors Association of Arizona 1905 W. Washington St., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85009-5274


Mr. John Taylor Executive Director Colorado Counties, Inc. 800 Grant Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80203-2987


Investment Presentation for the NACo WIR Investment Reserve

July 15, 2010

Prepared byDennis Gogarty, CFP®

Data as May 31, 2010

Market Summary

US Treasuries and the dollar have been the big winners this year as the worseningcrisis in Europe has resulted in an official market correction. International stocks ledthe decline – falling 10%, with US stock falling closely behind down 8%. USGovernment bonds enjoyed a boost from the flight to quality, gaining 1.53% - whileGovernment bonds enjoyed a boost from the flight to quality, gaining 1.53% whilecorporate bonds fell slightly.

US inflation fell to its lowest level in 44 years as high unemployment and excessproduction keep wages and prices down in much of the developed world. Increasingproduction keep wages and prices down in much of the developed world. Increasingproduction related costs are a strong signal, however, that prices may move highersoon. Contrary to conventional wisdom, mortgage rates fell below 5% in Mayproviding an unexpected windfall for American homebuyers. Rates were pushedlower by international money flowing in to the safe haven of US Treasuries.lower by international money flowing in to the safe haven of US Treasuries.

The Senate approved the most extensive overhaul of financial-sector regulation sincethe 1930’s. If approved by the House, the legislation would set up new regulatorybodies and restrict the actions of banks and other financial firms.

Money. Grow it For Good®

bodies and restrict the actions of banks and other financial firms.

NACo-WIR Investment Portfolio PerformanceSo far this year the NACo-WIR portfolio has gained 1 57% As of May 31 2010 the So far this year, the NACo WIR portfolio has gained 1.57%. As of May 31, 2010 the portfolio balance is $79,816. Given the high quality and shorter term nature of the investments in the portfolio compared to the benchmarks, we expect this portfolio to underperform in bull markets and outperform in bear markets.

Latest Month Year to dateEnding 5/31/2010 Ending 5/31/2010

Beginning Market Value $79,462 $78,584Net Flows - -Total Expenses - (121)Gross Earnings 354 1,353

Ending Market Value $79,816 $79,816Net Earnings 354 1,232

Return on Investment - Net of Fees 0.45 1.57

Time Weighted Return ComparisonClient Portfolio - Gross Of Fees 0.45 1.72Client Portfolio - Net Of Fees 0.45 1.57Total Weighted Index 0.51 -0.07 1.86 -0.29


NACo- WIR Asset Class Performance & Asset Allocation

The portfolio remains invested in a diversified mix of Government and high quality corporate bonds and cash.

MarketInvestment Name Percent Value

Tota l 100 .0% $79,816

Ta x a b le Bon d 67.4% $53,761Short Term Bonds

Vanguard Short-Term Federal Fd 27.3% $21,763Vanguard Short-Term Treasury 11.5% $9,188

Internmediate Term bondsInternmediate Term bondsVanguard Total Bond Mkt Idx 28.6% $22,810

Cash 32.6% $26,055


Mutual Fund PerformanceFixed Income

Fund Name 1 year 1 year 3 year 3 year 5 year 5 year 10 year 10 yearAsset class, Rank Description

Fund NameBenchmark name

1 yearreturn

1 yearrank

3 yearreturn

3 yearrank

5 yearreturn

5 yearrank

10 yearreturn

10 yearrank

Vanguard Short-Term Federal 3.18 51 5.79 25 4.85 14 5.19 15

BarCap US Govt 1-3 Yr TR USD 2.21 4.92 4.31 4.59

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury 2.35 72 5.36 37 4.45 29 4.91 28

BarCap US Treasury 1-3 Yr TR USD 2.10 4.81 4.19 4.46

Govt Bond, Rank among 173 funds in the short government category

Short Treasury, Rank among 173 funds in the short government category

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index 5.93 90 5.97 30 4.90 26 6.06 27

BarCap US Agg Bond TR USD 5.93 6.04 4.97 6.33

Schwab US Treasury Money 0.01 n/a 1.23 n/a 2.25 n/a 2.14 n/a

ML US Treasury Bill 3 Mon 0.16 1.70 2.81 2.74

Multi Sector Bond, Rank among 1213 funds in the intermediate‐term bond

Cash

Past performance is no guarantee of future results and there is always a risk that an investor may lose money. Information contained has been gathered from sourceswe believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. Indices are not available for direct investment and performancedoes not reflect expenses of an actual portfolio. Expenses would reduce the annualized return illustrated. Performance figures are gross of RWM's investmentadvisory fee as described in its form ADV which is available upon request. The incurrence or inclusion of the Raffa Wealth Management Fee will have the effect of

Data as of 5/31/2010


advisory fee as described in its form ADV which is available upon request. The incurrence or inclusion of the Raffa Wealth Management Fee will have the effect ofdecreasing performance results. For example, an advisory fee of 1% compounded over a ten year period would reduce a 10% return to an 8.9% annual return.

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Past performance is no guarantee of future results and there is always a risk thatan investor may lose money. Information contained has been gathered from

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Western Interstate RegionFinancial Review

For the three months ended May 31, 2010

The Western Interstate Region (WIR) financial operations are separated into theedistinct areas: operations, the conference and the Public Lands Trust.

Operations: WIR operations are supported by membership dues paid by the paricipatingstate associations of counties in the 15 western states. Ths budget supports a portion

(approx. 25%) of Ryan Yates, the NACo Associate Legislative Director working onpublic lands policy issues. Ryan administers the WIR membership operations, supportsthe WIR policy priorities and coordinates the WIR Board and Executive Committeemeetings, which are also provided for in ths budget.

All of the 2010 dues have been collected, however, in the accompanying financialreports dues revenue though May appears as only one fift of anual dues because the

revenue is spread over the twelve months in the fiscal year. Salares reflect the actuhour charged by Ryan to the WIR project budget. MIS, Web and occupancy charges are

allocated to the project based on the number of hours charged to WIR. Based on the mostrecent review of the financial activity we are projecting that operations will end year at ornear budget.

WIR Conference: The conference focuses on the public lands and other issues critical tothe western region of the United States by providing county offcials with the opportityto hear speakers, discuss legislation, network with other offcials and share ideas andinformation. The conference is managed by the NACo conference staff.

Registration revenue is higher than 2009 ($95,925 compared to $92,000) and willalso exceed budget by $9,646. The number of attendees is higher than last year (263 ascompared to 250). Sponsorship income will exceed budget by $5,000.

Overal, expenses are in line or lower than budget, and at ths time the conference isexpected to net a profit.

Public Lands Trust: The trst is fuded though anua assessments to WIR memberstate associations and the fuds are used for special activities supporting the WIR publiclands policy agenda, paricularly the advocacy effort for the PIL T program. Included inthe 2010 budget are amounts for the WIR fly-in and contrbutions to the National ForestCounties and Schools Coalition (NFCSC) and the National Endangered Species Fund(NES). These costs have not been expended as of ths date.

For the second year in a row there were no assessments due to the large balance inthe trst accounts. Though May 31, 2010 $2,356 has been spent, of which $1,811

pert to paricipation in the Wildland Fire Leadership CounciL.

See the investment update for details of the investment activity.

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24,186.0030,961.60

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7,373.009,560.19

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897.551,776.00

2,137.301,035.30

4,241.254,241.25

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309.50613.00

737.00357.00

1,462.501,462.50

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llocation2,448.85

4,875.006,945.82

3,242.5714,394.77

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5,644.5311,824.00

12,728.771,204.29

10,100.0010,100.00

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491.00136.17

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1,123.49141.00

375.6082.95

300.00300.00

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328.23-

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2,122.491,004.00

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14,077.8124,279.00

32,791.8017,076.96

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Documents

WIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS M - National Association of · PDF fileWIR Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 3 . Educational Workshops List Pages 4-9 . Minutes from ... Building Capacity