BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of April 4, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April
4, 2005 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in
Stevenson, with Commissioners Albert E. McKee, Chair, Paul Pearce and James D.
Richardson present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Saundra Willing advised of reading a newspaper article
regarding a proposal by the Department of Natural Resources to build on trust
lands for 30% instead of 25%.
Commissioner McKee clarified that the land referred to was school trust
land.
Mary Repar submitted a letter of concern regarding the
scheduling of public meetings, the cost for obtaining audio of a public
meeting, and requested staff workshop discussion items to be placed on the
written agenda.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.
Minutes
for week of March 28, 2005.
2.
Special
occasion liquor license for American Legion Cape Horn Post 122.
3.
Acknowledge
receipt of Claim for Damages from Verizon Communications.
4.
Set
public hearing for 1:30 PM Monday, April 18, 2005 to receive public testimony
on proposed Watershed Management Plans for Water Resource Inventory Areas 25/26
and 27/28.
5.
Certification
of approval to Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse for
submittal of application for funding from the Emergency Shelter Grant Program.
6.
Personnel
Committee recommendation of approval of revised job description for Wildfire
Surveyor position.
7.
Resolution
2005-11, adopting a new Special Events Insurance Requirements & Procedures
Policy.
8.
Appoint
Elmer Stacey to Board of Equalization for At-Large position.
Tony
Estey, Buildings and Grounds Director, reported on maintenance, repairs and
remodeling at various buildings and grounds and animal control activities.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to
acknowledge receipt of a letter from Barbara Hassell regarding concerns with a
log jam in the Little White Salmon River causing bank erosion on her property
next to Big Cedars Park. The Board
directed Tony Estey to send a letter to all neighboring property owners
advising that the log jam issue should be addressed directly with the Department
of Fish and Wildlife and to send a copy of the letter to the Department of Fish
and Wildlife.
Terry
Blaisdell, Central Services Director, reported email, the purchase and
replacement of computers in various departments, status of the new phone
system, purchase of a new recording system for District Court, and advised of
working on the performance of software for various programs. He requested use of the kitchen area of the
first floor conference room to store new computers until they are placed in
various departments. The Board advised
they would review this request.
The
Board expressed thanks to all volunteers, businesses, and community response
agencies for their outstanding efforts in responding to the recent passenger
train derailment on April 3, 2005.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
authorize the Sheriff’s purchase of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) instead of a
pickup as authorized and funded in the 2005 budget.
The
meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 and reconvened at 2:50
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.
The
Board met in executive session from 2:50 p.m. until 3:20 p.m. regarding
personnel, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 2005, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson
present.
The
Board met in executive session from 9:05 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. regarding
personnel, with no action taken.
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Fair Board contracts and
policies, with no action taken.
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer, reported on activities for the
Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department, engineering, bridges, and
Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund.
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer, submitted a letter listing
factors involved and viable options for the Board’s consideration regarding
Larry Mulcihy’s issue with Eyman Cemetery Road. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson
and motion carried to direct Public Works to send a letter to Larry Mulcihy
advising that no changes will be made to the road turn-around at the end of
Eyman Cemetery Road, the existing turn-around meets the needs of the County,
fire/medical agencies, and school system, and by prescriptive use the County
owns and will continue to manage the entire paved surface.
Karen
Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director, advised of upcoming
meetings for the Columbia River Gorge Commission, Planning Commission, and
Water Resource Inventory Areas.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
reallocate 2004 funds to 2005 for the Butler Eddy Bridge project, authorize
Public Works to proceed with the project, and to proceed with a supplemental
budget.
The
meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 and reconvened at 2:25
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Richardson present.
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Retro Pool, safety training,
Public Development Authority contracts, Sheriff’s evidence room, and water
rights, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 and reconvened at 10:05
a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005 with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson
present.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
payroll for the period ending March 31, 2005 in the amount of $922,267.66.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
vouchers for the period ending April 6, 2005 in the amount of $172,164.16.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
Resolution 2005-14 extending the term of an interfund loan from the Cumulative
Reserve Loan Fund to the Solid Waste Fund to April 8, 2006.
The
meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON