BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of December 26, 2005

No meeting was held on Monday, December 26, 2005 in observance of Christmas Holiday. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 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.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of item #9 which was removed for further review and discussion:

1. Minutes of December 19, 2005.

2. Resolution 2005-67 partially repay Sold Waste Fund loan.

3. Agreement with ESRI, Inc for maintenance of GIS software for Sheriff’s Office.

4. Contract with Washington State Patrol to provide an upgrade to the Live Scan Fingerprint Identification System for the Sheriff’s Office at no cost to the County.

5. Agreement with DataPro Solutions, Inc for IBM maintenance support for Spillman System.

6. Contract with Human Services Council to provide funding for Senior Services to provide information, assistance, case management & nutrition services to senior citizens.

7. Contract amendment #4 with Sound Resolutions to extend the term of the contract for WRIA 29.

8. Agreement with Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to provide funding for acquisition of submerged land adjacent to Wind River Boat Launch, which will allow improvements to the site.

9. Agreement with Active Network to maintain a web site offering online registration & payment options for Community Events & Recreation classes, programs & facilities.

10. Contract with Fair Board to produce 2006 Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival.

11. Contract amendment #1 with Greater Columbia Behavioral Health changing general terms & conditions and statement of work for providing funding for mental health services.

12. Contract amendment #1 with Greater Columbia Behavioral Health changing general terms & conditions & statement of works for providing funding for prepaid inpatient health plan for emergency & outpatient mental health treatment.

John Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator gave a presentation on 2005 activities, events, training and 2006 projects and goals.

The meeting recessed at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

The Board met in executive session regarding potential litigation from 1:30 p.m. until 2:10 p.m., with no action taken.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss an agreement with Active Network and a request from Skagit County for financial support for a timber lobbyist, with no action taken.

The meeting recessed at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2005, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2005-66 Supplemental Budget #5 for various department funds due to unanticipated expenditures and revenues unknown at the time of passing the 2005 budget. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services gave an explanation of budgets to be supplemented. Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-66 Supplemental Budget #5.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending December 29, 2005 in the amount of $255,687.19.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to allow all local junior taxing districts to use the County’s Small Works Roster/Vendor List. All junior taxing districts will be notified of this decision.

Sharon Tiffany, Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Director reported on accessions, exhibits, upcoming events, marketing, fund raising activities, and administration.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to loan the Interpretive Center a tapestry presented to the County from the Forest Service commemorating the County’s 150^th anniversary.

The meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2005 and reconvened at 12:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-70 distributing Federal Forest Funds received by the Treasurer.

Commissioner Richardson moved seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve Resolution 2005-71 repayment of a Current Expense Fund Loan.

The meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2005 and reconvened at 12:15 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the Counseling Center, Skagit County request for financial support for a timber lobbyist, committee assignments, personnel committee, health department, and north county planning, with no action taken.

The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2005.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON