BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of July 18, 2006

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop from 9:40 a.m. until 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair and James D. Richardson present to discuss county policies, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair and James D. Richardson present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of July 10, 2006.

2.       Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, August 8, 2006 to consider a request from Stephanie Huntington for a variance to private road standards for White Dog Road (private) to allow a road grade in excess of 8% to exceed the minimum 100-foot guideline length.

3.       Resolution 2006-38 amending Community Action Team work plan.

4.       Resolution 2006-39 distributing remaining PUD Privilege Taxes received in 2006.

5.       Agreement amendment #1 with Dept of Transportation moving approved funding to construction phase for Cape Horn-Skye Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program.

6.       Contract with Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc to act as project manager to treat Drano Lake to control Eurasian watermilfoil and other aquatic weeds.

7.       Contract with Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems to treat portions of Drano Lake to control Eurasian water milfoil and other aquatic weeds.

8.       Letter of support to Interagency Committee regarding Hamilton Creek Project to improve salmon habitat.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to award the bid for Smith Beckon Road Grind and Overlay project to Mid Columbia Paving Company of The Dalles, OR for the amount of $87,725.40.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a voucher to VISA for the total amount of $625.53.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on Public Works, Road Department, Building Department, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment and rental revolving fund.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on the pending application list, milfoil removal project, Western Water Resource Inventory Area 29, National Scenic Area funding, Cultural Resources maps, Comprehensive Plan amendment and Swift Subarea Plan.

 

Scott Pineo, Recreation and Facilities Director reported on facility usage, community education and recreation programming, and upcoming events.

 

Scott Pineo, Recreation and Facilities Director reported on Buildings and Grounds projects, buildings and grounds maintenance, parks, pool, and custodial maintenance.

 

Dave Cox, Undersheriff advised that the State has dedicated below the line 911 dollars specifically for emergency repairs and maintenance.

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Claire Lavendel, Gifford Pinchot Forest Supervisor regarding extension of the Special Use permit authorizing the County to use the domestic water system and sewer system at the Wind River site.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a request from Senior Services for a wage increase for Homecare Aide workers, as approved by Legislature, and adopt the Seniority Wage Scale for Homecare Aide workers presented by the Senior Services Director, effective July 1, 2006.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to authorize Community Events and Recreation to use the Commissioner’s VISA card to rent recreation equipment as needed for their programs.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 and reconvened at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Solid Waste, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss clearing, grading and fill permits and stormwater, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Home Valley Park, circus, fair/festival preparation, and Courthouse landscaping, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Personnel Review Committee to discuss recommended changes to the Personnel Policy, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works and representatives from the Federal Highway Commissioner to discuss Old Man Pass Project, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending July 20, 2006 in the total amount of $168,375.55.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Salmon Fall Chapel regarding replacement of an existing building for a youth center.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried, in the matter of the Salmon Falls Chapel request to construct a new two story non-residential youth center within the footprint of an existing structure, to waive the Shoreline Master Program requirements, continue the conditional use of the site and allow construction of said building as described within the submitted plans under current building code requirements.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to postpone the public hearing indefinitely regarding consideration of proposed Ordinance 2006-05 amending Skamania County Code Chapter 8.22 Noise Regulations, as requested by the Sheriff, and to distribute a press release regarding the same.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss an upcoming Risk Management workshop, PUD letter regarding subdivision requirements for water connections, and a proposed ordinance for Group B water systems, with no action taken.

 

The Board advised they would be attending an Elected Officials luncheon meeting at 12:00 p.m. today at River’s Edge Café in Stevenson.

 

The Board advised they would be participating in a joint special Commissioners meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006 at Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA to consider action on the proposed Watershed Management Plan for Water Resource Inventory Areas 25/26 and 27/28.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON