BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting for Week of October 3, 2006
A special meeting was held on Monday, October 2, 2006, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Albert E. McKee present, for the purpose of conducting 2007 Preliminary Budget Workshops with the following county departments: Prosecutor, Support Enforcement, Crime Victims Compensation, Law Library, Coroner, Probation, Counseling Center, District Court, WSU Cooperative Extension, Noxious Weed Control, Sheriff, Jail, Jail Work Crew, Inmate Welfare, Boating Safety, Drug Fund, Investigation Fund, E911, Emergency Management, and Animal Control. The workshops began at 10:00 a.m. and continued throughout the day, ending at 3:00 p.m., with no action taken.
The Board met in an executive session regarding potential litigation from 9:05 a.m. until 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Albert E. McKee present, with no action taken.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 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 Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
Minutes for week of September 19, 2006.
Acknowledge receipt of the 2007 Preliminary Budget from the Auditor.
Liquor license application for Wind River Market.
Notice of Completion of contract for Kerr Contractors for Salmon Falls Road Improvement project.
Notice of Completion of contract for Creagan Excavating, Inc for snow plowing Forest Service 90 Road.
Letter to Columbia River Gorge Commissioner in support of the Broughton resort proposal and an amendment to the management plan for the Broughton Mill site.
Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, October 31, 2006 to consider Ordinance 2006-09 establishing Public Records Procedures.
Request from Auditor to purchase surplus vehicle #720, 2000 Jeep Cherokee, for the amount of $3,288.00.
Resolution 2006-37 adopting policy for accident, occurrence and labor and industries reporting and management procedures.
Resolution 2006-44 amending Community Action Team work plan.
Contract with Data Abstract Solutions, Inc to transfer Assessor’s data from microfilm to digital images.
Contract with Lady Tek Designs to design & create a website for Auditor’s office.
Contract with Dept of Transportation to provide funding for Salmon Falls Park & Ride project.
Contract amendment #1 with Dept of Ecology to increase funding for solid waste drop box recycling program.
The Board discussed a public opinion request from Washington State Board on Geographic Names to consider the name Sturgeon Rock and correct the location of the basalt rock ridge known to residents, hikers and hunters located in western Skamania County near the county line that resembles a sturgeon. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to advise that the County has no objection to the proposal.
The Fire Marshal advised of the need to extend the ban on debris fire burning due to extreme dry weather conditions. The Board advised of their agreement to extend the ban on debris fire burning until Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at which time they will review weather conditions.
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.
Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on the Swift vision map, subarea plan and county comprehensive plan; Western Water Resource Inventory Area 29, hearing examiner code amendment, and upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting.
Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on administration, 4-H program, forestry, gardening and pest management, and Title III programs.
The Board reviewed and discussed Resolution 2006-45 rescinding Skamania County Personnel Policy and all amendments and adopting a new Skamania County Personnel Policy. Discussion included revisions to the policy recommended by an appointed committee of elected officials and department heads and the need for clarification from the Auditor of revisions to Chapter 20 Travel Policy. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve the new Skamania County Personnel Policy, with the exception of Chapter 20 Travel Policy pending further review, and to table Resolution 2006-45 until after review of Chapter 20 Travel Policy.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to void warrant #93777 in the amount of $21.40 to the Hearst Corporation for a magazine subscription.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss quotes for real property appraisal services, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.
The Board participated in 2007 Preliminary Budget workshops with the following departments, with no action taken: Community Events and Recreation, Buildings and Grounds, Pool, Fair, and Capital Improvement.
The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.
The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss right of way issues, Washington State Association of County Engineers updates, tire bid results, and Worksource volunteers, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss Swift planning, Water Resource Inventory Area 27-28 implementation phase, long range project list, 2006 budget request, upcoming short plat vacation public hearing, Planning Commission approval of National Scenic Area Historic text changes, and a Public Utility District letter, with no action taken.
The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss the 2007 capital improvement budget, with no action taken.
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
The Board participated in 2007 Preliminary Budget workshops with the following departments, with no action taken: Boundary Review Board, Board of Equalization, County Road, Building and Well, Solid Waste, and Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund.
The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006 and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.
The Board participated in 2007 Preliminary Budget workshops with the following departments, with no action taken: Assessor, Planning and Community Development, Treasurer, and Central Services.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending October 5, 2006 in the total amount of $263,444.67.
A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2006-42 Supplemental Budget #2 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 and advised of the need to include a $28,000 operating transfer for the Fair Fund. Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approved Resolution 2006-42 Supplemental Budget #2 for 2006.
Scott Pineo, Recreation and Facilities Director advised of issues with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) regarding program services provided with funds from the Community Mobilization Grant. The Board was in agreement to send a letter to CTED regarding this issue.
The Board reviewed and discussed the 2007 Preliminary Budget for Civil Service. No one from the Civil Service Board was present for the scheduled workshop. Due to the lack of participation by the Civil Service Board, the Board requested the Director of Administrative Services to send a letter to the Civil Service Board advising of changes to their budget made by the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON