BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of
A special meeting was held on Monday,
Commissioners Pearce and Richardson participated in a
workshop with Planning and Community Development, the County Assessor and
Prosecutor from 9:10 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. regarding the Westend Subarea Plan
and Current Use Programs, with no action taken.
The Board met in executive session regarding potential
litigation from 10:10 a.m. until 10:20 a.m., with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m. Monday,
A public hearing was held at
10:30 a.m., continued from
The meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. Monday,
Commissioner McKee moved,
seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve
District Court Commissioner/Administrative Assistant revised job description
and reclassification at Range 20 as an exempt position, effective
Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve
District Court Clerk revised job description and reclassification at Range 16,
effective
Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve
Planning and Community Development Planning Technician revised job description
and reclassification at Range 16, effective
Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve
Planning and Community Development Administrative Assistant revised job
description and reclassification at Range 15, effective
The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Monday,
A public hearing was held, continued from
The meeting recessed at 6:20 p.m. Monday,
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the
budget from 9:15 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday,
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
Duane Huber advised of flooding issues in the Carson area
on Fuller Road.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes for week of
2. Resolution 2006-60 call for
bids for two cubic yard drop boxes with retractable lids and one 39 cubic yard
recycle container with center divider, set deadline to receive bids for
3. Amendment #1 to interlocal
agreement with Greater Columbia Behavioral Health amending the general terms
& conditions for mental health block grant funding to conform to state
requirements.
4. Amendment #2 to agreement
with Oregon Corrections Enterprises to extend the term to
Richard Robinson, Public
Works Engineering Technician reported on Public Works, Road Department, Solid
Waste, Building Department, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges, and
equipment and rental revolving fund.
Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community
Development Director reported on the Hearing Examiner Code amendment, Westend
Subarea Plan, Western WRIA 29, Swift Subarea moratorium extension, revisions to
the Public Participation Plan for Critical Areas update, and upcoming staff
retreat.
Sandy Wang, Buildings and Grounds Office Assistant
reported on department staffing, various projects, Wincams program, and
presented a facilities report for buildings and grounds maintenance and
custodial maintenance.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to increase the District
Court Judge’s time from .4 to .5, effective
Ann Lueders, Community Events and Recreations
Executive Assistant reported on facility usage, community education and
recreation programming, and upcoming events.
Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair presented a
summary of the Safety Committee meeting of
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s
findings and recommendations for report #2006-30. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety
Committee’s findings and recommendations for reports #2006-31 and
#2006-32.
The meeting recessed at 11:17 a.m. Tuesday,
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the
budget, with no action taken.
The Board met in executive session regarding
personnel from 11:30 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday,
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve 2007 Equipment
Rental Rates.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution
2006-54 establishing a comprehensive transportation improvement program for
road and bridge construction work for the ensuing six calendar years. Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County
Engineer gave an overview of the recommended construction project plans. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 2006-54
establishing the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2007
through 2012.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2006-55
adopting the 2007 Annual Transportation Plan, 2006 Bridge Inspection Report,
and recommended repair list.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution
2006-61 setting Current Expense and County Road Property Tax Levies for
2007. The Assessor and staff advised
that the County had not levied taxes at the highest regular tax allowable by
law. The Board advised that tax levies
would remain at a 1% increase for 2007.
The hearing was closed to public comment. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2006-61
setting the Current Expense property tax levy for 2007 at $1,472,105 and
setting the County Road property tax levy for 2007 at $1,172,604.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution
2006-62 adopting the 2007 Skamania County Budget. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative
Services presented a summary of corrections and proposed changes to the 2007
preliminary budget for adoption in the final budget. Public Works recommended that the budgeted
amount for motor pool vehicle #621 replacement be changed from $20,000 to
$24,000. Commissioner Richardson moved,
seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve
Resolution 2006-62 adopting the 2007 Skamania County Budget, with corrections
and changes, in the total amount of $51,993,654.
The meeting recessed at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday,
A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance
2006-16 adopting new Chapter 2.80 to Skamania County Code entitled Office of
Hearing Examiner. Karen Witherspoon,
Planning and Community Development Director explained that the purpose of the
Hearing Examiner is to provide an administrative land use regulatory system
that separates the county’s land use regulatory function from its land use
legislative planning function.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion
carried unanimously to approve Ordinance 2006-16. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Planning and
Community Development Department to begin drafting text changes to Skamania
County Code Titles 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 21A, 22, and 23 to include the
Hearing Examiner system.
The meeting recessed at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday,
The Board participated in a workshop with Public
Works to discuss George Barnes property, Hamilton Creek, and 2007 projects,
with no action taken.
Following consultation with the Prosecutor,
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion
carried unanimously to create a corrected deed for tax parcel
The Board participated in a
workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss Western WRIA 29
Instream Flow Project, Development Forum, Gorge Commission Future Forum,
long-range project list, and Carson Storm Water District, with no action taken.
Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to cancel
the Development Forum scheduled for 7:00 p.m. this evening in Underwood due to
the prediction of freezing rain, and reschedule for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,
The Board met in executive
session regarding personnel from 11:05 a.m. until 11:20 a.m., with no action
taken.
The Board participated in a
workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss building
security, custodial contract, and a property lease at the Bridge of the Gods,
with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday,
The Board participated in a staff workshop to
discuss a supplemental budget, with no action taken.
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner
Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve $3,000 for a fly over of
Hamilton Creek.
The Board discussed the
split in steps of the salary range for the Human Resource/Safety/Administrative
Technician position and the need to consider combining the split steps as a
result of the reclassification of the position.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2006-57 Supplemental Budget #3 for
2006 to supplement budgets for various department funds due to unanticipated
expenditures and revenues unknown at the time of passing the 2006 budget. Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative
Services presented a summary of budgets to be supplemented. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2006-57
Supplemental Budget #3 for 2006.
Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve
vouchers for the period ending
The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
A public hearing was held to
consider Ordinance 2006-15 adopting new Chapter 6.12 to Skamania County Code
entitled “Right To Farm” to promote and protect agriculture and farm forestry
and its dependent rural communities through the enhancement, protection and
perpetuation of the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber in
accordance with RCW 7.48.305, and to recognize and encourage subsistence
farming on all parcels of land within Skamania County. Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community
Development Director gave a staff report.
Comments from other staff included building permits for agricultural
buildings, potential health concerns, and nuisance issues. Comments from the public included support for
the ordinance, the need to include commercial forestry, nuisance complaints,
and concern for fire suppression.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion
carried unanimously to acknowledge an email letter from Sally Newell. Following discussion of Section 6.12.050(3)
Agricultural buildings and structure, not used for human occupancy, should be
allowed without a building permit being required, the Board was in agreement to
remove this Section from the Ordinance.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion
carried unanimously to continue the hearing to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Thursday,
The Board reviewed the Vista Springs Subdivision
Phase I Final Plat submitted by David and Tracy Scarborough, creating six lots
located on the east side of Aalvik Road northwest of Stevenson. Mark Mazeski, Senior Planner gave a staff
report and advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Following discussion of the stormwater plan
and maintenance of culverts, Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve the Vista Springs
Subdivision Phase I Final Plat and direct the Chair to sign the mylar.
A public hearing was held to
consider Ordinance 2006-17 amending Skamania County Code Title 2, Chapter 2.44,
Section 2.44.020 changing district lines for County Commissioner Districts due
to increased voter registrations in the west end of Skamania County. Mike Garvison, Auditor and Dave O’Brien,
Elections Supervisor presented three redistricting proposals for
consideration. Commissioner McKee moved,
seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to select
Option #1 and to adopt Ordinance 2006-17, removing Cascades and North
Bonneville Precincts from District No.1 and adding them to District #2;
removing Stabler Precinct from District #2 and adding it to District #3.
The Board met in executive
session regarding potential litigation and personnel from 2:55 p.m. until 3:10
p.m., with no action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Thursday,
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON