BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes of
2. Interagency agreement with
Administrative Office of the courts for reimbursement to County Clerk for jury
source list processing.
3. Set public hearing for
John
Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator reported on monitoring of Mount St.
Helens, Community Emergency Response Teams training activities, recovery phase
training, National Incident Management System compliance, self defense kit
training, amateur radio testing, Emergency Operations Center progress, and
Emergency Management website.
Commissioner
Pearce reported on the Greater Columbia Behavioral Health meeting of
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Richardson and motion carried unanimously to
acknowledge receipt of a letter and proposal from Rick Weaver, President of
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health for reorganization of mental
health/chemical dependency/developmental disabilities system management in
Skamania County.
The
meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m. Monday,
The
Board participated in a workshop with members of the Weed Board, Dan
Wallenmeyer, Noxious Weed Coordinator, and Scott Pineo, Community Events and
Recreation Director to discuss the Eurasian Watermilfoil Project. Issues discussed included, project
administration, in-kind services match, contracting for services, and the need
for a cost estimate for treating Rock Creek, Wind River, and Drano Lake, with
no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m. Monday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the Columbia River Gorge
National Scenic Area appropriations request, with no action taken.
Brad
Uhlig, Solid Waste Supervisor requested to increase the Solid Waste Laborers
positions from 75% to 90%. The Board
advised that a request for a supplemental budget needed to be submitted for
consideration.
Rich
Lang, County Surveyor advised of a right of way issue on Estabrook Road.
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on personnel, Road
Department, Building Department, engineering, bridges, and equipment, rental
and revolving fund.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve an addendum to the medical equipment portion of the authorization to
purchase approved on
Sharon
Tiffany, Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Director reported on accessions,
exhibits, upcoming events, marketing, fund raising activities, and
administration.
Peggy
Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council
presented the 2005 Wind River Public Development Authority (
The
Board met with Claire Lavendel, Forest Supervisor; Tom Knappenberger, Public
Affairs Officer; and Nancy Rike, District Ranger for the Gifford Pinchot
National Forest for an annual meeting.
Topics and issues related to Skamania County included Hemlock Dam
removal/appeal update, Wind River Federal Highway improvement project, county
payments for Title II/Title III projects, timber programs for 2006, recreation
fees advisory committee, personnel, and the need to improve communications
between the County and the Forest Service.
The
meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday,
The
Board met in executive session regarding potential litigation from 1:40 p.m.
until 3:10 p.m., with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday,
Tony
Estey, Buildings and Grounds Director advised of actual costs for the
installation of three electrical transformers at the Fairgrounds. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by
Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to amend a previous motion of
Tony
Estey, Buildings and Grounds Director advised of hazardous trees at Big Cedars
Campground that need to be removed. The
Board directed Mr. Estey to remove the trees and donate the firewood to Senior
Services to be distributed to elderly citizens.
The
meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m. Thursday,
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve
an interlocal agreement with the City of Stevenson for building inspection and
plan review services.
The
meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Thursday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss a 1% wage increase for Law
Enforcement Guild employees, with no action taken.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 1:15 p.m. until 1:50
p.m., with no action taken.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to change
the scheduled date for the 1% wage increase for Law Enforcement Guild employees
from
The
meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON