THE COUNTY TREASURE'S MELODRAMA CONTINUES

In this episode...

 County Treasurer,
Selinda Barkius

The following headlines from the local media pretty much plays out the story line at least in the case of County Treasure Selinda Barkius ongoing allegations against other county officials. The thing that strikes me as odd, are  claims that her freedom of speech is being denied.  We all seen countless news stories from the local media that quotes her statements she makes, then, she denies interviews from other media types that might let her have her say. Does that make any sense at all? She seems to favor one local media outlet above anyone else that may give her a fair hearing. Could it be because that media outlet is giving her a platform for her agenda at the time? What is really odd in my view, while she snubs interviews from other media outlets, she often is quoted in saying that her voice is being suppressed, and not heard, and no one cares about her concerns. I approached Barkhuis once to conduct an interview, she gave me the old line: "I'll think about it" , to me that was tell me to shove off. I hadn't asked since, nor do I plan to again. Readers, I only ask once. It don't matter to me really whether she wants to talk with this publication or not, I do manage to record her statements she gives during public meetings. It struck me as odd her insistence of making claims that her speech is being denied. Isn’t the county treasure supposed to be accessible to all citizens, not just those who champion her causes?
In case you missed it my interview with County Prosecutor, Mark Nichols on Monday.
part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8J3053oIDM
part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7TUjLgogEA
During the first open public comment session for items that were on the agenda, during the county commission meeting on Tuesday's meeting set the stage of the current melodrama of the County Treasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfaUZbRL058
You have to ask, does she really think it's all about her?

Related news stories....

Clallam County to buy land for $300,000 as part of lawsuit settlement---PDN
Quote from the article posted: " The redacted emails were from then-senior planner Selinda Barkhuis, who is now the county treasurer. By recommending the proposed settlement, Barkhuis alleged that Nichols was admitting that he “knowingly, repeatedly and wrongfully redacted my email, my opinion, from the public record.”
“I think it's an unconscionable conflict of interest for him or his deputy to be advising you as to the merits of this case,” Barkhuis added in public comments to the board. Nichols did not respond to Barkhuis' statements Tuesday."

Lawsuit from which public records withheld---PORT O CALL

Plaintiff’s Email to DCD---PORT O CALL

Debatable Budget Emergency Debated---PORT O CALL

Lange settlement via county commission webpage: http://www.clallam.net/bocc/documents/langevclallamcounty.pdf

County To Settle Lawsuit In Lange Case----KONP RADIO

PDN complicit in county corruption?---PORT O CALL

Another open letter to the county commission---PORT O CALL

As for the County Agenda items....

Here is a run down of the agenda items on the County Commission which as also approved on Tuesday:
2a Agreement with David A. Cebelak and Krisanne R. Cebelak to purchase land to resolve pending litigation and expand the public’s access and use
2b Agreement with City of Bainbridge to allow each agency to utilize the other’s vendor agreements
2c Personal services agreement with K&H Printers for printing and mailing 2016 Primary Election ballots
2d Special use permit with the United States Forest Service for construction, maintenance and operation of Segment 7 of the Olympic Discovery Trail on Forest Service Lands
2e Agreement with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for engineering design services for the design phase of the Lower Dungeness Floodplain Restoration project
2f Personal services agreement with Sound Law Center for hearing examiner services of Andrew Reeves
BIDS AND AWARDS
3a Notice of call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., July 12, 2016 for Janitorial Services for the Clallam County Health Department
3b Notice of call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., July 26, 2016 for the Clallam County
3rd Street Building Level 2 Remodel
ADMINISTRATION
4a Notice of hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., July 12 for proposed sale of surplus propertySheriff’s Office Glock 22 .40 S&W pistol with three magazines
4b Resolution continuing relationships with the Washington Counties Risk Pool and the related
appointments and designations
BUDGET
5a Approval of Budget Modifications for the week of June 13
5b Resolution adopting the following Supplemental Appropriation:
Developmental Disabilities – Receipt of additional money from the Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services/$44,370

PORT'S LEAD HEADLINE...HIRING OF NEW DIRECTOR

The lead highlight item on the Port Commission agenda on Monday was the hiring of Karen Goschen, who had been the interim director until a new one was found, got the job officially. The following is the press release issued by the Port Commission.

Port Hires Goschen as Executive Director
Via press release issued on June 28, 2016
On Monday, June 27, the Port of Port Angeles Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Karen Goschen as their new Executive Director. Ms. Goschen has served as the Interim Executive Director since January 2016 and will now officially take the helm at the Port of Port Angeles.
Karen’s organizational strengths have been a key factor in meeting the challenges of change that have affected the Port in the last two years. Her management style is in the tradition of “servant leadership,” a participative philosophy that emphasizes service as an aspect of decision-making and recognizes the strengths within each person.
"Karen Goschen's commitment to this Port and our community is unparalleled,” said Port Commission President Colleen McAleer. “The Commission fully believes Karen's strategic vision for partnership and her servant leadership approach will improve Clallam County's environment so businesses can prosper. We are thrilled to have Karen at the helm and expect to see great advances under her leadership."
Karen was hired as the Port’s Director of Finance in August 2012 and was promoted to the Deputy Executive Director in 2014. Karen has previously held executive-level management positions in Finance and operations since 1998 and has been responsible for presenting financial and operational results to governing boards for nonprofit, government and for profit entities. She has also held positions in management consulting, focusing on process improvement, strategic planning and financial systems, and has taught college level business and finance courses.
Karen earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from California State University graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Masters of Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance from the University of Colorado. She also studied law at the University of Colorado.
Jones Strategic was hired by the Port Commission in December of 2015 to conduct the Executive Director search. Four Executive Director candidates were interviewed on June 16th in an open public meeting and then in executive session on June 17th.
See video clip of announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2nI85hPovY

Other items on the Port Agenda which were approved:
(see agenda for details)

In other local news....

Clallam approves three-year contract with hearing examiner---PDN

Clallam County to review provision of human resources legal services--PDN

Interim leader selected as Port of Port Angeles’ new executive director--PDN

  Fireworks are now on sale on the Peninsula, but detonations illegal in Port Angeles, Port Townsend--PDN

Marijuana merger starts in Sequim Friday---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Ocean salmon fishery opens July 1---FORKS FORUM

Police: Methamphetamine found during OPNET arrest in Port Angeles---PDN

Proposed plan aims at roadside noxious weeds in Clallam County---PDN

Local action antidote to national political apathy---PT LEADER

A pastor's pride: When Tony Brown took a leap of faith, his church was there with open arms
 The pastor of Port Townsend's Trinity United Methodist Church comes out to his congregation, and community---PT LEADER

Editorial note: Another example of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Making something that is an abomination in the sight of God acceptable and "natural" and it will never be.
Matthew 7:15 [ You Will Know Them by Their Fruits ] “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

*Perhaps the good pastor should crack open the good book more often.

News from across the strait (Victoria BC news)

TIMES COLONIST: Northern Gateway pipeline stymied after court quashes approval

TIMES COLONIST: Pacific Opera Victoria boss is Montreal bound

TIMES COLONIST: 'Four more years': Canadian MP chanting for Obama draws White House reaction

VICTORIA NEWS: A unique perspective of the Johnson Street Bridge

VICTORIA NEWS: City seeks input for parks master plan

*****NOTE PAD*****

Today's video clip: debate about the lange settlement during the county commission meeting on Tuesday
part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TVw-ex0Yig
(Part one is posted in the report of this page)

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