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