BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of August 22, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 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.

 

Sealed bids were opened for furnishing petroleum products for 2006-2007.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to refer the following bids to Public Works for review and recommendation.  Prices are per gallon.

 

Hunsaker Oil Company, Inc., White Salmon, WA

Prindle Road Shop                                 Stevenson Road Shop                Cook-Underwood Road Shop

Unleaded Regular  $2.49                        Unleaded Regular  $2.49            Unleaded Regular  $2.50

Diesel  $2.54                                         Diesel  $2.54                             Diesel  $2.55

 

Guler Oil, Inc., Bingen, WA

Unleaded Regular  $2.5001                    Unleaded Regular  $2.4901        Unleaded Regular  $2.4801

Diesel  $2.5370                                     Diesel  $2.5270                         Diesel  $2.5170

 

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

1.       Minutes of August 15, 2005.

2.       Acknowledge US Dept of Agriculture’s appointment of Commissioner McKee to the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) to represent governments of affected counties in the State of Washington for a 2-year term.

3.       Contract amendment #4 with CNR, Inc to provide additional equipment for the new phone system.

4.       Acknowledge receipt of liquor license for special event at American Legion Post 122.

5.       Approve Personnel Committee recommendations for Clerk Collection Assistant new job description, Planning and Community Development Office Assistant III exceptional qualification, and Title III Firewise Wildfire Project Coordinator exceptional qualification.

6.       Contract amendment #1 with Jet Computer Support to include per diem for on-site visits to Counseling Center.

7.       Contract with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health to provide consultation to Counseling Center.

8.       Contract with KPFF Consulting for engineering services for Rock Creek Bridge Study.

9.       Approve surplus of Fair Board truck.

10.    Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Alfons M. Knorr.

 

John Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator reported on monitoring of Mount St. Helens, Search and Rescue missions, National Incident Management System compliance, and Emergency Operations Center Region IV funded exercises.

 

Rick Jessel, Counseling Center Director, reported on programs for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.

 

John Ostenson, Safety Committee Chair, reported on the August 9, 2005 Safety Committee meeting and presented accident/incident reports reviewed by the Safety Committee.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to concur with the Safety Committee’s findings for the following reports: #2005-10, #2005-11, #2005-15, #2005-16, #2005-17, #2005-18, #2005-E-9, and #2005-E-13.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2005 and reconvened at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss 2006 budgets and updates for Regional Services Network, WorkSource, State audit for fiscal year 2004, casino comment period, Commissioners’ credit card draft policy, current expense loan extension, Title II and Title III allocations, and resolution on public records fees, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. regarding potential litigation, with no action taken.

 

A plaque was presented to Dave O’Brien for 25-years of dedicated service to Skamania County.

 

Larry Douglass, County Road Superintendent reported on completion of the annual chip and fog seal program, completion of asphalt concrete pavement operations, and advised of upcoming road maintenance activities.

 

Craig Rundell, Engineering Technician, reported on the Washougal River Road Safety Improvement Project.

 

Rich Lang, County Surveyor, reported on the Salmon Falls Road projects, and discussed condemnation procedures with regards to the Wind River Boat Ramp project.  Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to proceed with the condemnation process, with the caveat that the County would be open to any reasonable negotiations.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on activities for Solid Waste, Building Department/Fire Marshall, engineering projects, bridges, and the equipment, rental and revolving fund.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Kathleen Perillo to the County Engineer regarding traffic concerns at the intersection of Salmon Falls Road and Canyon Creek Road.

 

Linda Schneider, Executive Director for Washington Gorge Action Programs (formerly Klickitat-Skamania Development Council) gave a presentation on services and programs to address basic human needs provided to low or moderate-income individuals and families of Skamania and Klickitat Counties.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 and reconvened at 1:50 p.m. the same date, with Commissioner McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the Equipment, Rental & Revolving Fund organizational chart, telephone system, public health, County and Schools Forest Coalition, proposed DeGroote Annexation, and property rights resolution, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005 with Commissioners McKee and Richardson present.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending August 25, 2005 in the amount of $358,460.12.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried to approve sending a letter to Mark Gerth of the Washington State Arts Commission supporting Mount St. Helens being featured as the image on the new quarter that is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2007.

 

The Board met in executive session from 10:35 a.m. until 11:10 a.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2005 for a special meeting, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board met in executive session from 9:05 a.m. until 10:40 a.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2005.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON