BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of April 18, 2005
The Board met in executive session on Monday, April 18,
2005 from 9:45 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. regarding potential litigation, with no
action taken.
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. Monday, April
18, 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 addressed concerns regarding Eyman Cemetery
Road.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.
Minutes
of April 11, 2005.
2.
Contract
with JL Enterprises for maintenance of large mylar/plan copier for Assessor.
3.
Lease
agreement with Wind River Public Development Authority for office space for
Wildfire Program.
4.
Resolution
2005-12 Assigning County Road Project number to the 2005 Safety Improvement
Project.
5.
Award
bid & execute contract with Jim Combelic Logging for sale & removal of
surplus timber as part of Metzger Road improvement project.
6.
Senior
Services qualifications application to Southwest WA Agency on Aging to provide
In-Home Personal Care Services.
Ole
Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent, gave updates on the 4-H program,
forestry activities, gardening and pest management, and the Firewise Project.
Commissioner
McKee reported on the National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition Conference
of April 13-17, 2005 held in Sparks,
Nevada.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
a request from Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director to allow Patti Latimer
to exceed the maximum accumulation of annual leave during the month of March
2005 by 7.11 hours due to extenuating circumstance beyond the Department’s
control. Said employee was denied
scheduled leave on March 31, 2005 due to lack of drivers because of illness.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to rescind
the proposed amendments to Skamania County Code Title 21A Critical Areas as
published in proposed Ordinance 2005-04; and postpone the public hearing until
1:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005 to consider revised Ordinance 2005-04 to amend
Skamania County Code Title 21A Critical Areas, Chapter 05 Fish and Wildlife
Protection by changing, modifying, or altering procedural changes for
processing reviews.
The
meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 and reconvened at 1:30
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.
A public hearing was held to receive public testimony from interested
parties regarding the proposed Watershed Management Plans for Water Resource
Inventory Areas (WRIA) 25/26 and 27/28, which includes Grays-Elochoman,
Cowlitz, Lewis, Salmon, and Washougal River Basins. Charly Boyd, Watershed/Shorelines Planner gave a staff report on
the public hearing process and recommendations and obligations for Skamania
County. Representatives from the Lower
Columbia Fish Recovery Board gave an overview of the Plans and advised that the proposed Plans are a culmination
of four years of work by local governments, water purveyors, business
interests, water resource interests, and citizens that address a range
of issues related to water resources, including water supply, stream flow
management, water quality, fish habitat, alternative approaches for managing
water resources in the area, and recommends selected strategies for
implementation. No comments were
received from the public. Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to
participate in two joint public hearings to review and potentially adopt
Watershed Management Plans for WRIA 25/26 and 27/28.
The meeting recessed at 2:20 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 and reconvened
at 4:15 the same date, with Commissioners McKee, Pearce and Richardson present.
Brad Andersen, attorney representing Broughton Mill Site property
owner, presented a proposal for an amendment to the National Scenic Area Act to
allow the old Mill Site to convert into a destination resort facility and urged
the Board to request congressional support to sponsor the legislation. This matter was scheduled for further
discussion and possible consideration at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
The Board met in executive session from 4:50 p.m. until 4:55 p.m.
regarding potential litigation, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 4:55 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 and reconvened at 9:30
a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Civil Service meeting, Risk
Pool update, Public Development Authority rent in exchange for County services,
West End recreational facilities, and Labor and Industries visitation, with no
action taken.
Brad
Uhlig, Solid Waste Supervisor, gave an update on the Mt. Pleasant Transfer Site
improvement project, change in hours of operation at Underwood Transfer Site,
and an upcoming Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer, reported on activities for the
Road Department, Building Department, engineering, and bridges and gave an
update on a cost estimate to purchase an economy vehicle for county motor pool
use.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to
eliminate one mechanic position in the Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund
Division, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce, and motion carried to
replace Building and Well vehicle #409 - 1998 Jeep Cherokee with new vehicle
#405 - 2005 Trailblazer, to replace Sheriff vehicle #706 - 1999 Ford Expedition
with new vehicle #712 - 2006 Ford Explorer and to proceed with a supplemental
expenditure budget for Equipment, Rental and Revolving Fund.
Karen
Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director, reported on the
pending application list, and upcoming meetings for the Columbia River Gorge
Commission and Water Resource Inventory Area 29.
The
meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 and reconvened at 1:40
p.m. the same date with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Wind River Boat Launch grant
match, National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition meeting, and 2006 budget,
with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 and reconvened at 10:05
a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005 with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
vouchers for the period ending April 21, 2005 in the amount of $111,399.49.
Scott
Pineo, Community Events and Recreation Director, reported on the 2005 Fair,
fairgrounds activities, spring recreation program, teen dances, swim center
activities, Rock Creek Center activities, and parks and boat launches. Discussion included the need for lighting in
various locations along Rock Creek Trail, the feasibility of forming a Parks
District, and swim pool issues.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
Resolution 2005-17, establishing fees for vendors for Skamania County Fair and
Timber Carnival.
The
Board advised they would be attending an Elected Officials meeting at 12:00
p.m. today at It’s A Wrap in Stevenson.
The
meeting recessed at 10:50a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005 and reconvened at 1:35
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
The
Board met in executive session from 1:35 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. regarding
potential litigation, with no action taken.
The
meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON