BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of September 19, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2005 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Albert E. McKee, Chair, and James D. Richardson present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Bud Quinn stated his opposition to a proposed park and ride at Salmon Falls Road and State Road 14, and advised he is not opposed to a proposed new intersection alignment for Salmon Falls Road, Canyon Creek Road and State Road 14.

 

Christina Brittain advised of the need to communicate with area residents regarding a proposed park and ride at Salmon Falls Road and State Road 14, and suggested an informational meeting be scheduled to allow area residents the opportunity to make comments on the proposal.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes of September 12, 2005.

2.       Liquor license renewals for Skamania General Store, Home Valley Grocery, & Washougal River Mercantile.

3.       Set public hearing for 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2005 to consider a request from Roger D. Knapp, Attorney representing Justin Lawrence, Brent Lawrence, and Steven Polito for a variance to Skamania County Private Road Standards for Agate Lane (private) and Eagle Peak Lane (private), located off of Belle Center Road at milepost 1.96, to allow a road grade in excess of 8% to exceed the minimum 100-foot guideline length.

4.       Set public hearing for 10:00 AM Thursday, October 6, 2005 to consider a request from Jerry Sauer for a variance to Skamania County Private Road Standards for Eagles View Lane (private), located off of Loowit Lane (private) off of Forest Service 25 Road at milepost 42.96, to allow a road grade in excess of 8% to exceed the minimum 100-foot guideline length.

5.       Contract with WA ST Military Dept (E06-066) to provide funding for eligible 911 Wireline Operation reimbursable costs.

6.       Contract with WA ST Military Dept (E06-067) to provide funding for eligible 911 Wireless Operation reimbursable costs.

7.       Contract amendment with John McSherry Technical Services to extend the term and increase the payment for services for providing technical services for Skamania County Fair web site setup and alterations.

8.       Contract with Brongaene Griffin for advertising & technical work for 2005 Irish Festival.

9.       Agreement with Dept of Social & Health Services Developmental Disabilities Program to provide funding for services for birth to three years and adult programs.

10.    Rental agreement with Employment Security Department for office space at 704 SW Rock Creek Drive.

11.    Rental agreement with Employment Security Department for 1500 sq ft of land located at 704A SW Rock Creek Drive.

 

Scott Pineo, Community Events and Recreation Director, reported on the 2005 Fair and activities at the Fairgrounds, swim center, recreation programs, Underwood Recreation Center, Rock Creek Recreation Center, parks and boat launches, and Roger Malfait Park.

 

Commissioner Richardson advised of his findings regarding local requirements to allow Cascade Sportsman’s Club to use the Blue Lake Rock Pit area as a temporary practice/sighting area for their firearms for Club members and advised that the Club would be willing to monitor weekend activity for public use.

 

The Board reviewed the Final Plat for the Amended Phase I Rose Subdivision and the Amended Preliminary Plat for Phase II Rose Subdivision.  Mark Mazeski, Senior Planner presented a staff report.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to approve the Final Plat for the Amended Phase I Rose Subdivision and the Amended Preliminary Plat for Phase II Rose Subdivision and to require the Final Plat for Phase II Rose Subdivision to be submitted within three years of the date of the approval of Phase I.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2005 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee and Richardson present.

 

Jim Shank, Department of Natural Resources presented a quarterly report on the projection of income from state forest board lands in Skamania County, and gave updates on future sale activities in Skamania County.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:10 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2005 and reconvened at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2005, with Commissioners McKee and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Skamania County representative on the library board and liability insurance, with no action taken.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer and other Department representatives reported on Carson crosswalks, a proposal from Cascade Sportsman’s Club to use Blue Lake Rock Pit as a temporary practice/sighting area for their firearms, blackberry issue at Home Valley Fire Hall, and provided information on roadway rumble strips.  Also reported on were activities for the Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department, engineering, bridges, and equipment, rental and revolving fund.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending September20, 2005 in the amount of $276,707.96.

 

Auditor Mike Garvison presented a compact disc containing the 2006 Preliminary Budget.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on legislative issues, upcoming meeting for Water Resource Inventory Area 29, staff training, personnel changes, Title 22 National Scenic Area code changes, Title 21 Zoning code changes, and advised that the Weed Board would be taking over the grant for removal of milfoil.

 

The Board advised they would be attending the Washington State Association of Counties Annual Conference in Vancouver, WA on September 21-23, 2005.

 


The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2005.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON