BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of July 11, 2006

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson, and Albert E. McKee present to discuss Hemlock Dam and collaboration with the Forest Service, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 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. 

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of July 3, 2006.

2.       Resolution 2006-36 eliminating Community Events & Recreation Department petty cash fund.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a Filming Permit for MJZ Productions of Los Angeles, CA for commercial filming at Blue Lake Quarry, Blue Lake Road and Ash Lake Road.

 

Sealed bids were opened for Smith Beckon Road grind and overlay project.  Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to refer the following bids to Public Works for review and recommendation:

1.  Lakeside Industries, Vancouver, WA             $97,157.00

2.  Mid Columbia Paving Co, The Dalles, OR      $87,725.40

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of ArcView 9.1 GIS Software to be used for GIS work for E911 and the Human Services Transportation Master Plan.

 

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

 

Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on the Human Services Transportation Plan, re-organization of staff for 2007, Transit Service Advisory Committee, and a request from the Department of Transportation to participate in a DOT conference in Seattle in August.

 

Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on scheduled computer replacements, new equipment purchases for various departments, gave updates on various projects and programs, and presented information for consideration regarding Skamania County’s opportunity to participate in the National Agriculture Imagery Program.

 

Ole Helgerson, Interim Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator reported on staff debriefing of projects and priorities, staffing, and training.  Noxious Weed Control staff reported on the Title II Noxious Weed program, booth for county fair, and work schedule.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a special payroll for the period ending June 30, 2006 in the total amount of $10,834.39.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt of letters from Robin Aman, Rock Cove Assisted Living Director, and Edna Skaar and Lois Meier, residents of Rock Cove Assisted Living, opposing any the possible construction of an access path to Rock Creek Cove between the Interpretive Center and Rock Cove Assisted Living.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to remove any and all signs in the area between the Interpretive center and Rock Cove Assisted Living regarding access to the water.

 

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

 

Jim Wells of Northwest Service Academy presented  Skamania County Forest Explorers Title III Project for 2007, sponsored by Educational Service District 112 and WSU Cooperative Extension.  A multi-year program designed to develop and implement an after school forest ecology education program for 4th through 8th grade students attending the following schools: Cape Horn-Skye, Canyon Creek, Skamania, Mill A, and Mt. Pleasant; and a 5day/4night residential summer camp at USFS Camp Adams for students ages 10 to 15.

 

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

 

The meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 and reconvened at 4:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 4:00 p.m. until 4:15 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Noxious Weed Control Board to discuss personnel issues, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss snow load requirements, ER&R Services Supervisor position, exempt buildings, Crow easement on Cook-Underwood Road, cross walk at Carson Elementary, and staff scheduling for Public Works, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss the Fair Grounds accessibility ramp and irrigation, Courthouse landscaping and memorial wall, skateboarding, contract custodial issues, Big Cedars Campground, Home Valley Park fence and irrigation, Drano Lake ticket machine, alternative school building, and reclassification of the Office Assistant IV position, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Bob Whittenberg, Public Utility District No. 1 Manager and staff, to discuss Carson water connections and County subdivision requirements, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Facilities Committee.  The Board instructed the Committee to further develop concepts presented to the Board and report back within a month.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 3:45 p.m. until 4:35 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006 and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Walt Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) Member reported on the CRGC meeting of July 11, 2006.  Discussion included election of officers, enforcement issues, air quality issues, Clark County ordinances, budget, federal land sales, Discovery Center, interview for vacant director position, tribal affairs, plan amendments, and subdivisions.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending July 13, 2006 in the total amount of $288,253.73.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Facilities and Recreation Director to submit a reclassification of the Office Assistant IV position to the Personnel Committee for review and recommendation to the Board for consideration in 2006.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Public Works Director/County Engineer to submit a new job description for the new ER&R Services Supervisor position to the Personnel Committee for review and recommendation to the Board for consideration in 2006.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON