BOARD OF
SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting
for Week of
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
Mary Repar advised of an upcoming “No Casino” informational
meeting at Hood River, and the need for signage along a walking path access
near Rock Cove Assisted Living Facility.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes of
2. Special occasion liquor
license for American Legion Post 122 for
3. Set public hearing for
4. Application to American
Fidelity Insurance Company to provide optional disability income insurance for
employees.
5. Resolution 2006-23
invitation to bidders for corrugated polyethylene culvert, set deadline to
receive bids for
6. Resolution 2006-24 assigning
county road project number for Cape Horn-Skye Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
Program.
7. Resolution 2006-26 amending
portions of Chapters 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 & 13 of the Personnel Policy.
8. Resolution 2006-25
authorizing signature for Local Agency Agreement for reimbursement of
preliminary engineering funds through the SAFETEA-LU Program for Hot Springs
Avenue Improvement Project.
9. Agreement with Dept of
Transportation for funding for Hot Springs Avenue Improvement Project.
10. Contract with Advanced
Planning Solutions for Western Water Resource Inventory Area 29 instream flow
work.
11. Amendment #1 to consolidated
contract with Dept of Social & Health Services changing the payment &
billing for providing alternatives & services to Juvenile Court.
12. Memorandum of Understanding
& membership agreement with WA State Association of Counties to provide a
financial incentive for good safety practices, effective claims management,
& programs that return workers to productive employment.
13. Amendment #5 to agreement
with USDA Forest Service to provide funding to continue project to treat
infestations of knotweed & other noxious weeds in Skamania County.
14. Contract with WA State
Military Dept (E06-383) to provide Homeland Security Emergency Management
Performance Grant funds to enhance local emergency management program.
15. Contract with Stanley Benson
to provide a timber cruise & valuation on property for a park & ride
and Canyon Creek Road relocation.
16. Resolution 2006-27
authorizing signature for Federal Planning Assistance Agreement with Dept of
Transportation for funding to create a Public Transit/Human Services
Transportation Plan.
17. Agreement with Dept of
Transportation to provide funding to create a Public Transit/Human Services
Transportation Plan.
John
Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator reported on monitoring of Mount St.
Helens, Homeland Security funding cycle, Community Emergency Response Team
program, National Incident Management System compliance, Self Defense Kit training,
amateur radio testing, Emergency Operations Center progress, and a Search and
Rescue Conference.
The
meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Monday,
The
Board discussed the removal of the blue spruce tree on the Courthouse
lawn. Scott Pineo, Interim Buildings and
Grounds Director advised that the roots of the tree are in a restricted
environment and are pushing on the planter box.
He also advised that the tree is difficult to decorate for the holidays,
presented suggestions for a replacement tree and/or plants, and suggested a
pedestal be inserted into the planter box for a tree during the holidays. Commissioner Pearce advised that the City of
Stevenson and the Chamber of Commerce had no issues or concerns with removal of
the tree. Commissioner Richardson moved,
seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to remove the
blue spruce tree and replant something native to the area.
The
Board discussed changing Commissioner meeting days to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Staff was directed to draft an ordinance changing the meeting days to be
considered at a public hearing on
The
meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Monday,
A public hearing was held to consider a request from
Public Works for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and Shoreline
Variance to realign Salmon Falls Road at it crossing of Canyon Creek, resulting
in a realignment of the creek and replacement of the existing 10’ wide
bottomless concrete box culvert with a 19’ wide bottomless multi-plate arch
culvert. Mark Mazeski, Senior Planner
gave a staff report and recommended approval with conditions to address archeological
data, erosion, dredged material, cooperation with other agencies, the need to
obtain an hydraulics project approval, fill, the need for a wetland and stream
restoration/rehabilitation plan, disposal of waste materials, and
implementation of construction practices.
The hearing was closed to public comment. Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by
Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit and Shoreline Variance with nine conditions as
recommended.
A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance
2006-04 amending the text of Skamania County Code Section 23.05.020 Forest
Practices Moratoriums to correct a clerical error approved at the time of
adoption in May 2001. Karen Witherspoon,
Planning and Community Development Director gave a staff report and advised
that Title 23 was adopted with the clerical error, if a forest practice
moratorium was established and logging has taken place, then the moratorium
could not be lifted. She advised that
Ordinance 2006-04 would remedy the clerical error by deleting the last sentence
of Section 23.05.020. The hearing was
closed to public comment. Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to approve Ordinance 2006-04.
The
meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. Monday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss public water systems, with no
action taken.
The
Board met in executive session regarding personnel, from 10:05 a.m. until 10:35
a.m., with no action taken.
Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on Public
Works, Road Department, Solid Waste, engineering, surveying/right of way,
bridges, and equipment, rental and revolving fund.
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve
contract change order #1 with Forest Hill Timber Management, LLC for
unanticipated expenses not covered in the original contract to provide clearing
of timber within recently purchased right of way.
Dave
Odle advised of concerns regarding parking issues at Wind River Boat Launch and
requested no parking along the lakeside of Old Hatchery Road from the boat ramp
to State Road 14. The Board advised this
matter would be discussed at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday,
Commissioner
McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously
to direct staff to review the job description for the Counseling Center Chemical
Dependency Lead Counselor to depict job requirements and submit to the Board
for consideration.
The
meeting recessed at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday,
The
Board participated in a workshop with the Building Department and Planning and
Community Development to discuss temporary structures, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday,
The
Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the 2007 budget, with no
action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday,
Marilyn
Butler, Director of Administrative Services gave a presentation on the
financial status of the County and 2007 budget process, which included 2007
pre-submittal budget workshop schedule, 2007 budget process, 2006 financial
status, and 2007 budget goals and projections.
The
meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. Thursday,
Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending
Commissioner Richardson reported on his findings regarding a citizen’s
request for signage along a walking path access near Rock Cove Assisted Living
Facility, and advised the path is on private property.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Thursday,
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
SKAMANIA
COUNTY, WASHINGTON