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 for week of
2. Agreement with Albina
Asphalt for dust control treatment at Fairground/County shop parking lot.
3. Agreement with Washington
Utilities and Transportation Commission to provide funding for installation of
a chain link fence at Home Valley Park along railroad with of way.
4. Contract amendment A with WA
State Military Dept (E06-066) increasing funding for eligible 911 Wireline
Operation costs.
5. Contract amendment A with WA
State Military Dept (E06-067) increasing funding for eligible E911 Wireless
Operating costs.
6. Intergovernmental agreement
with Northern Oregon Corrections (NORCOR) to extend the agreement to
7. Agreement with Human
Services Council to provide funding for Medicaid & Senior Transportation
Services for eligible residents.
8. Agreement with Human
Services Council to provide funding for In-Home Personal Care Services to
eligible resident.
The
meeting recessed at 10:15 a.m. Monday,
A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2006-07 changing regular meeting days that the Board of County Commissioners conducts business of the County in public session to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Pearce advised that the change in meeting days would allow for a more structured agenda and consecutive meeting days. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2006-07.
The
meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Monday,
A public hearing was held to consider a request from
Greg Retzlaff for a variance to Skamania County Private Road Standards, Section
12.03.040(B)(1), to meet standard road width requirements as an applied
condition to an application for an Approach Permit to construct proposed Bounty
Road (private) to access Lots 2 and 3 of the J. Neyland Short Plat. Said property is located off of Ryan Allen
Road near Skamania County Transfer Site.
Rich Lang, County Surveyor gave a staff report and advised that Public
Works recommends denial of the variance request. Greg Retzlaff advised of his intent to
construct a new access easement for Lots 2 and 3 to accommodate a building site
on Lot 3, and requested a variance to the 20-foot road width requirement to
construct a 12-foot road, which would access only Lots 2 and 3. The Board advised of their concern with
considering a variance before all property owners are in agreement with moving
the access easement to a new location.
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion
carried unanimously to continue the hearing to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
The
meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m. Monday,
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 3:00 p.m. until 3:25
p.m., with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m. Monday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss equipment, rental and
revolving fund trucks, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday,
Scott
Bryan, Assistant County Engineer presented a Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program for review.
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.
The
meeting recessed at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday,
The
Board participated in a 2007 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Auditor,
with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday,
The
Board met in executive session regarding pre-litigation from 10:10 a.m. until
11:45 a.m., with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday,
Sealed
bids were opened for the purchase of steel culvert in various quantities and
sizes. Commissioner McKee moved,
seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to refer the
following bids to Public Works for evaluation and recommendation:
1. Contech Construction Products, Inc.,
Portland, OR
Bid Item #1 Total Bid Price $16,612,26
Bid Item #2 Total Bid Price $63,919.34
2. Pacific Corrugated Pipe Co., Eugene, OR
Bid Item #1 Total Bid Price $12,484.04
Bid Item #2 Option #1 Total Bid Price $60,511.98 Option #2 Total Bid Price $52,345.74
Walt
Loehrke, Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) member reported on the CRGC
meeting of
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously
to approve contract amendment #1 with Daniel Ferber, M.D. to include Dr. Ferber
in the County insurance liability coverage, effective
Commissioner
Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously
to authorize changing the replacement vehicle approved in the budget for
Buildings and Grounds from a ¾ Ton 4x4 Pickup to a Ford Escape Hybrid Four
Wheel Drive to be used by the Recreation and Facilities Director.
The
meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. Thursday,
Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the Birkenfeld property,
Forest Service’s memorandum of understanding regarding Hemlock Lake, a letter
to the Forest Service regarding improvements to Wind River Highway, unmuffled
jake brakes, agenda schedule/policy, department head reports, and the need to
appoint an interim Noxious Weed Coordinator, with no action taken.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to appoint Ole Helgerson to serve as Interim Noxious Weed Coordinator, with the
authorization to sign the following Noxious Weed Program documents: payroll
change notices, timesheets and payroll authorization, vouchers, submittal of
items for Commissioners’ agenda, and correspondence.
The
meeting recessed at 12:55 p.m. Thursday,
The
Board participated in a 2007 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Superior
Court Judge, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 1:20 p.m. Thursday,
Proposed
Title III Projects for 2007 were presented by the applicants as follows:
§
Skamania County Forest Work
Crew, sponsored by Skamania County Sheriff’s
Department. Continued from
2006. To reimburse Skamania County
Sheriff Department for the supervision of in-custody inmates who perform a
variety of projects to promote and enhance the ecosystem of federal forests in
and around Skamania County. The funds
requested are to provide supervision of six Work Crew men for 10 hours a day
for 52 weeks. Total project cost -
$174,791.
§
Skamania County Sheriff’s
Emergency Services, sponsored by Skamania County
Sheriff’s Department. Continued from
2006. To enhance and improve the level
of search and rescue services in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and
Columbia River Gorge NSA, as well as reduce and improve response times to all
types of emergency calls. The funds
requested are to maintain one full time Road Deputy Sergeant position and
one-quarter-time Road Deputy wage and overtime. Total project cost - $173,212.
§
North Country EMS St.
Helen’s Project, sponsored by North Country
Emergency Medical Services.
Continued from 2006. To provide
emergency medical services to visitors, recreationalists, residents, and
employees of the northwest area of Skamania County including Mt. St. Helen’s
National Volcanic Monument located in Skamania County. This project requests funding for personnel
to staff an ambulance and rescue vehicle for the months of June (weekends
only), July, August, and September.
Total project cost - $39,375.
§
Skamania County Forest Youth
Success,
sponsored by Stevenson-Carson School
District and WSU Cooperative Extension.
Continued from 2006. To provide
summer employment for high school age youth to conduct projects on the national
forest, to teach forest ecology and management, and to conduct an after-school
program for younger students that teaches forest ecology and management, as
well as life skills. The program request
for 2006 includes continued funding for a program director, assistant
coordinator, eight crew leaders, the employment of up to 48 youth, and
operating supplies and services. Total
project cost – $273,842.
§
Skamania County Firewise
Planning for Woodland Dwellers, sponsored
by WSU Cooperative Extension.
Continued from 2006. Project plan
is to complete GIS analyses, conduct survey planning and field surveys,
continue to provide firewise education, and provide wildfire risk analysis. The request includes salary and benefits for
a full time wildfire coordinator and four part-time surveyors, office services
(photocopying and mailing), travel, training and Central Services consulting to
facilitate data gathering and management.
Total project cost - $119,351.
The
meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON