BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of March 21, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 21, 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. 

 

Larry Mulcihy requested the Board to direct the Road Department to not chip seal a portion of Eyman Cemetery Road that he owns at the end of the road.

 

The Board discussed the need to send a letter to Mr. Mulcihy advising that the County has legal right of way at the end of Eyman Cemetery Road.

 

Marlon Morat, Building Inspector/Assistant Fire Marshall advised of phone calls regarding concern for fire danger and recent contact with the Department of Natural Resources regarding the same.  He also gave updates on new construction, Carson Water System upgrade, and Carson Hot Springs Resort.

 

Tod LeFevre, County Engineer/Public Works Director, reported on activities for the Road Department, Solid Waste, engineering, bridges, and Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Extension Agent, gave updates on the 4-H program, forestry activities, gardening and pest management, and Title III Programs for Forest Youth Success, Forest Explorers and Firewise Project.

 

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

1.       Minutes of March 14, 2005.

2.       Letter of agreement with TDJ CPA, Inc to prepare a balance sheet worksheet for the 2004 financial statements.

3.       Interlocal agreement with Stevenson-Carson School District 303 to develop & implement a summer forest education/employment program and an after school program.

4.       Resolution 2005-09 increasing District Court petty cash change fund.

5.       Submission of 2006 Title II application to Resource Advisory Committee for Skamania County-Gifford Pinchot National Forest-Noxious Weed Program.

6.       Acknowledge receipt of letter from George DeGroote regarding road improvement project on Metzger Road.

 

Rick Jessel, Director and Barbara Klinger of the Counseling Center gave a presentation on funding received from the Regional Support Network to be used for system and software support on an as needed basis.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve a contract with Jet Computer Support to provide system and software support services for Mental Health Management Information compliance.

 

Linda Schneider, Director for Klickitat-Skamania Development Council (KSDC), gave an update on programs and services provided by KSDC.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with John Crumpacker to extend contingency and closing dates until June 19, 2005 for the purchase of tax parcel 02-07-02-0-0-3100-00 located on Rock Creek Drive owned by the County.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to reappoint Dan Gundersen to position #3 on the Board of Equalization for an unexpired three-year term expiring on June 30, 2007.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

Marti Kantola, Director of Six Rivers Community Mediation Services and John Arens, Director of Mid-Columbia Council of Governments gave a presentation on their community dispute resolution program to provide conflict resolution through mediation, facilitation and education programs.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works and Solid Waste to review and consider a proposal to reconstruct the tipping pad configuration at Mt. Pleasant Transfer Site to eliminate traffic congestion and safety issues.  Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to authorize the Solid Waste Division to proceed with reconstruction of the tipping pad at Mt. Pleasant Transfer Site.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:45 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005 and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss personnel, Whatcom Lake Watershed lawsuit, West End recreational facilities, and a records request for a lawsuit, with no action taken.

 

John Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave an update on Mount St. Helens activity, Community Emergency Response Teams training activities, and an upcoming bioterriorism exercise for Region IV.

 

Cynthia Gardner of the US Geological Survey gave a presentation on the unrest and eruption of Mount St. Helens and the growth rate of the crater.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent, gave a quarterly report on the Firewise Program.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss summer college help and use of Auditor’s O&M, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to proclaim the week of April 11 – 15, 2005 as Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Skamania County.  Representatives from Skamania County Domestic Violence Council gave an overview of services provided.

 

The Board met in executive session from 3:15 p.m. until 3:25 p.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.

 

The Board advised they would be attending a tour at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

 

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

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a contract with CNR, Inc to provide equipment and installation of a new phone system.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending March 24, 2005 in the amount of $93,994.16.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Lyla Leighton regarding the 4-H Horse Club and condition of the horse arena at Underwood.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON