BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
Bob Talent, former County Commissioner presented a replica
of a Chinook Paddle from Skamania County Chamber of Commerce awarded to
Skamania County Commissioners in appreciation of event sponsorship of the Lewis
and Clark Bicentennial held in Skamania County April 7-10, 2006.
Commissioners Al McKee and Paul Pearce reported on the
National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition Annual Conference held in
Sparks, NV April 7-9, 2006.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes for week of
2. Acknowledge receipt of
Washington Counties Risk Pool’s financial statements and accountability audit
reports by Washington State Auditor’s Office.
3. Set public hearing for
4. Contract with Clark Regional
Emergency Services Agency (E06-023) to provide funding to enhance preparedness
against threats of domestic & foreign terrorist activity.
5. Amendment #1 to agreement
with US Army Corps of Engineers to provide funding for work crew assistance for
public lands improvement & conservation work at various sites around &
near Bonneville Lock & Dam.
6. Submission of 2007 Title II
Application to the Resource Advisory Committee for funding for snow plowing
Wind River Road, Curley Creek Road, and Forest Service Road 90 from the
intersection of Curley Creek Road to Eagle Cliff Store to keep the roads open
for access to winter recreation on the Gifford Pinchot Forest.
Tod
LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on personnel, Road
Department, Solid Waste, Building Department/Fire Marshal, engineering,
surveying/right of way, bridges and equipment, rental and revolving fund.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve payroll for the period ending
Karen
Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director advised of recent
legislation that allows small and slower-growing counties an extra three years
to review and update comprehensive plans, development regulations, and critical
area ordinances, and recommended the County stay with the current proposed
project schedule. The Board was in
agreement with the recommendation.
The
Board discussed the $30.00 permit fee for fireworks stands and snow load
requirements for manufactured homes approved in Ordinance 2006-03 Skamania
County Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction and requested a workshop be
scheduled with the Building Inspector to further discuss these issues.
The
meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Monday,
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Washington State Department of
Transportation awarding $295,000 in funding, as part of the Regional Mobility
Grant Program, for the Salmon Falls Park and Ride Project and to congratulate
the Public Works Department on the success of acquiring funds for the project.
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously
to approve a local government certification for submittal of Skamania County
Council on Domestic Violence’s grant application to the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding from the Emergency
Shelter Grant Program to help support utilities, maintenance and operations at
the Holly House Shelter.
Representatives
from Washington Rural Counties Insurance Pool (WRCIP) gave a presentation on
WRCIP Insurance Program.
The
meeting recessed at 2:20 p.m. Monday,
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 2:40 p.m. until 3:00
p.m., with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Monday,
Commissioner
Richardson advised of concerns regarding the starvation of elk in Skamania
County because of mismanagement of elk habitat on public lands.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion
carried to approve vouchers for the period ending April 13, 2006, in the total
amount of $157,845.99.
Walt Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on
the CRGC meeting of April 11, 2006.
Discussion included lack of enforcement in Multnomah County, budget, the
selection process for an interim director, and the proposed Broughton
development.
The
meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00
a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006 for a special meeting, with Commissioners Pearce
and Richardson present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with elected officials to review and discuss
proposed changes to the Personnel Policy, with no action taken.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON