BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of
Commissioners Albert E. McKee, Chair, Paul Pearce and James
D. Richardson participated in as staff workshop on Monday,
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. Monday,
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes of
2. Set public hearing for
3. Certification of 2006
Property Tax Levies from Taxing Districts: Cemetery District revised, City of
North Bonneville, Fire District #3, Fire District #4, Fire District #6 and
Mosquito District.
4. Resolution 2005-62
distribution of PUD Privilege Taxes received in 2005.
5. Resolution 2005-65
establishing legal holidays for 2006.
6. Agreement between the
Sheriff & City of Stevenson to transfer State Homeland Security Program
Grant monies to the City to purchase a diesel generator to help improve the
City’s emergency capabilities.
7. Release and settlement
agreement with Van Kellems II.
8. Amendment to interlocal
agreement with Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties to extend the
term for formation of the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area.
9. Contract amendment with
Public Development Authority adding property insurance.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
Resolution 2005-68 extending the Current Expense Fund interfund loan
(Resolution 2002-58) until
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
Resolution 2005-69 to loan funds from various County funds to the Current
Expense Fund.
The
Board met in executive session regarding litigation from 10:35 a.m. until 10:50
a.m., with no action taken.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to direct
the Prosecutor to represent Sheriff Dave Brown and Deputy George Barker with
regards to a lawsuit.
The
meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m. Monday,
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to direct
the Planning and Community Development Department to initiate the planning
process to amend the 1977 Comprehensive Plan “A” to include the West End
Subarea Plan designed to provide updated guidance on land use and
transportation issues in the Westend Planning Area.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to set a
public hearing for 1:30 p.m. on Monday,
The
meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Monday,
A
public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2005-63 setting 2006 Current
Expense and County Road Property Tax Levies and Resolution 2005-64 adopting the
2006 Skamania County Budget. Marilyn
Butler, Director of Administrative Services presented proposed changes to the
2006 preliminary budget for various departments, resulting in adjustments to
the estimated fund balances in the total amount of $51,642.
The hearing was closed to public comment. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by
Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-63
setting the Current Expense property tax levy for 2006 at $1,402,700 and
setting the County Road property tax levy for 2006 at $1,119,812. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by
Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-64
adopting the 2006 Skamania County Budget in the total amount of $12,641,901 for
the Current Expense Fund and $29,085,536 for all other County Funds for a total
budget of $41,727,437.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
a 1.5% wage increase effective
The meeting recessed at 2:05 a.m. Monday,
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
an exceptional qualification for Heidi Penner for Public Works Administrative
Assistant position effective
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on activities for the
Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department/Fire Marshal, engineering,
surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment, rental and revolving fund.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to review and discuss the
Rock Creek Bridge Hydrologic Study.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
a contract with Brent Holman to provide engineering consulting services for the
Rock Creek Bridge Hydrologic Study.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
the certification of 2006 property tax levies for the City of Stevenson and
Public Utility District No. 1.
The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss donated leave, board
assignments for 2006, budget resolution, reclassification requests, staffing
holiday time off, and upcoming agenda items, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday,
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-72 setting weight
restrictions and special permit requirements on county roads.
Scott
Pineo, Community Events and Recreation Director reported on Fairgrounds
activities, training, swim center, recreation programs, Rock Creek Recreation
Center activities, Community Mobilization, and presented a facilities usage
report.
John
Ostenson, Safety Committee Chair, reported on the
Commissioner
Pearce presented proposed changes to the Personnel Policy for determining the
classification of a new position and reclassification of an existing
position. The proposed changes were
forwarded to Commissioners’ staff for processing to be placed on the
Commissioners’ agenda.
The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
The Board met in executive session regarding real
estate from 11:15 a.m. until 11:25 a.m., with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:25 a.m. Thursday,
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending
The
meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Thursday,
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON