BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of May 1, 2006

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Albert E. McKee present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

George Holt advised of his concerns regarding the proposed casino at Cascade Locks, OR.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of item #11 that was removed for discussion:

1.       Minutes for week of April 24, 2006.

2.       Reappoint Robert Cunningham to Board of Adjustment, At-Large Position #5 for a six-year term expiring February 28, 2012.

3.       Appoint Tom Linde to serve on Wind River Public Development Authority Board of Directors representing the business sector for a four-year unexpired term ending on June 5, 2009.

4.       Set public hearing for 2:00 PM Monday, May 22, 2006 to consider Ordinance 2006-04 amending the text of Skamania County Code Section 23.05.020 Forest Practices Moratoriums to correct a clerical error.

5.       Resolution 2006-20 adopting a new policy for authorizing the use of credit cards and rescinding all previous resolutions authorizing such use.

6.       Amendment #1 to interlocal agreement with Northwest Service Academy/ESD 112 to clarify the price & payment terms for developing & implementing an after school & summer forest education program.

7.       Interlocal agreement with Greater Columbia Behavioral Health for continuing to provide programs of comprehensive mental health services & economy of resources for all member counties.

8.       Agreement with USFS Gifford Pinchot National Forest to provide funding for law enforcement services on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest within Skamania County.

9.       Contract amendment C with Military Dept to provide increase funding & extend expiration date to allow for purchases of equipment needs of local emergency responders.

10.    Agreement with Electrical Consulting Services, Inc (ECS) for preventative maintenance of uninterrupted power supply system.

11.    Contract amendment #1 with KPFF Consulting Engineers extending the term to perform an analysis of the hydraulic capacity of Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Bridge to June 30, 2006.

12.    Contract amendment B with Clark Regional Services Agency (E05-066) to extend the performance period of the 2004 State Domestic Preparedness Program Grant to May 31, 2006 due to the delay in equipment acquisition.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on the 4-H program, Title III programs, forestry, gardening and pest management, Community Wildfire Protection Plan meeting, and facilities task force meeting.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve contract amendment #1 with KPFF Consulting Engineers extending the term to June 30, 2006 to perform an analysis of the hydraulic capacity of Rock Creek and Rock Creek Bridge.


 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Wayne White supporting proposals for Duncan Creek and Woodard Creek salmon restoration.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss surplus of County owned real properties and bidding process, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 and reconvened at 2:10 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding litigation from 2:10 p.m. until 2:25 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 and reconvened at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss personnel, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending May 2, 2006 in the total amount of $14,137.74.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to declare vehicle #135, a 1980 John Deere 644B front end loader, surplus and authorize the vehicle to be sold at an auction.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on personnel, Road Department, Solid Waste, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges and equipment, rental and revolving fund.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on the 2006 critical areas update process, Comprehensive Plan amendment and Swift Subarea Plan, upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting, and gave an update on the rock pit project on Tote Road.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 and reconvened at 11:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:25 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Buildings and Ground and Parks issues, with no action taken.


The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON