BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of June 5, 2006

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 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.

 

Larry Mulcihy advised of his concerns regarding new snow load requirements for manufactured homes.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to remove item #4 from the Consent Agenda and approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of May 29, 2006.

2.       Request for proposals for project to appraise various county-owned real properties to determine the value for sale or lease and set deadline to receive proposals for 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 28, 2006.

3.       Resolution 2006-28 invitation to bidders for the purchase of steel culvert in various quantities and sizes, set deadline to receive bids for 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 14, 2006, set date to open bids for Thursday, June 15, 2006.

4.       Resolution 2006-32 invitation to bidders for the purchase of one 10-12 yard dump truck, set deadline to receive bids for 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 14, 2006, set date to open bids for Thursday, June 15, 2006.

5.       Approval and submission of 2007 Title II Application to the Resource Advisory Committee for funding for Hamilton Creek Rehabilitation Phase 2 project.

6.       Acknowledge Public Works Director’s signature on amendment #1 with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission increasing the maximum allowable funding for snow removal at Lone Butte Sno-Park by $2,453.67.

7.       Contract with NW Hydra-Mulchers, Inc for hydro seeding various locations for slope stabilization and re-vegetation.

8.       Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to provide funding for intensive scotch broom control at Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.

9.       Agreement with Washington State Patrol to provide funding for marijuana eradication/suppression program.

10.    Agreement with City of Stevenson to purchase Microsoft Office Pro 2003 & Microsoft Project 2003 under County’s contract with Microsoft.

 

Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on scheduled computer replacements, new equipment purchases for various departments, and gave updates on various projects and programs.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on the 4-H program, Title III programs, forestry, and gardening and pest management.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt of a letter from Michael Simon, Attorney for the Lester Family Trust advising that Todd and Virginia Perman do not have a right to use land owned by the Lester Family Trust for access to the proposed Perman Short Plat.  The Board advised that the public hearing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today to consider a request from Todd and Virginia Perman for a variance to private road requirements to comply with applied conditions to the Perman Short Plat to upgrade an existing unnamed private road was cancelled until the easement issue is resolved.

 

Rich Lang, County Surveyor gave a staff report of a public hearing held on February 23, 2004 which the Board approved the vacation of a portion of St Martin’s Springs Road between milepost 0.12 and 0.24 (end), with conditions that the County reserve an easement for public utility purposes and enter into an agreement with Carson Mineral Hot Springs, LLC to maintain and deposit material to prevent a washout of the roadway in the vicinity of the culvert at milepost 0.13 in an emergency situation.  Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2006-30 vacating a portion of St. Martin’s Springs Road between milepost 0.12 and 0.24 (end).

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a license agreement with Carson Mineral Hot Springs, LLC granting the County, in an emergency, the authority to perform necessary activity to insure the culvert on the vacated portion of St. Martin’s Springs Road is cleaned and able to function up to its full capacity.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Jim Shank, from the Department of Natural Resources presented a quarterly report on the projection of income from state forest board lands in Skamania County and gave updates on future sales activities in Skamania County.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 and reconvened at 11:35 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Scott Pineo as Buildings and Grounds Director, combine the job descriptions of Community Events and Recreation Director and Buildings and Grounds Director, and set the salary for the combined position at Range 28, effective June 1, 2006 for the Recreation and Facilities Director position.

 

The Board discussed the buy-back of annual leave for non-bargaining employees, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a 2007 pre-submittal budget workshop with Senior Services, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Public Health issues and equipment, rental and revolving fund purchases, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:40 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Scott Bryan, Assistant County Engineer reported on Public Works, County Road, Solid Waste, 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, Western Water Resource Inventory Area 29, Forest Practice Moratorium Lift Code, 2006 Critical Areas update process, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Swift Subarea Plan, and an upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Linda Schneider, Director for Washington Gorge Action Programs gave a presentation on a 10-year Homeless Housing Plan.  The presentation included a homeless population chart, available services, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, housing vouchers and a summary of the objectives of the Plan.  The Board will draft a resolution creating a Homeless Housing Coordinating Council with appointed members representing financial institutions, mental health, substance treatment, Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, churches, and current service providers to develop a comprehensive program that integrates treatment services, rental assistance, case management, and self sufficiency for non-chronically homeless individuals, and expand awareness of current resources for chronically homeless individuals.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 and reconvened at 5:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2006-06 adding a new Chapter 15.33 Fire Protection to Title 15 Buildings and Construction, and repealing Ordinance 1997-02, Ordinance 1996-12 and Skamania County Code Chapter 8.06 Maintenance and Service of Fire Hydrants of Title 8 in its entirety.  Marlon Morat, Fire Marshall gave a staff report and gave a summary of recommended changes from a workshop held on April 17, 2006.  The purpose of the ordinance is to establish standards for installation and improvement of water supplies, water mains and fire hydrants which are intended to provide a reasonable degree of protection against fire hazard risks associated with various types and densities of land uses.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance 2006-06 adding a new Chapter 15.33 Fire Protection to Title 15 Buildings and Construction and repeal Ordinance 1997-02, Ordinance 1996-12 and Skamania County Code Chapter 8.06 Maintenance and Service of Fire Hydrants of Title 8 in its entirety.

 

The meeting recessed at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 and reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in 2007 pre-submittal budget workshops with the following departments: Prosecutor, Assessor, Public Works, and Interpretive Center, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 and reconvened at 1:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in 2007 pre-submittal budget workshops with the following departments: Treasurer, Planning and Community Development, Noxious Weed Control, and Counseling Center, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

Sealed bids were opened for corrugated polyethylene culvert in various sizes and quantities.  Commissioner McKee moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to refer the following bids to Public Works for evaluation and recommendation:

1.       James Pipe and Supply, Inc, Ridgefield, WA             Total Bid $23,816.15

2.       J & L Farm and Home, Carson, WA                                    Total Bid $24,627.74

 

Dan Harkenrider, USDA Forest Service National Scenic Area (NSA) Manager and Greg Cox, NSA Administrative and Natural Resource Manager presented a plaque for Ken Cohen, former Community Events and Recreation Director, and Skamania County in recognition of the Drano Lake Boat Launch Project.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner McKee and motion carried unanimously to approve payroll for the period ending May 31, 2006 in the total amount of $679,919.96.

 

The Board participated in a 2007 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Geographical Information System (GIS) Committee, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding litigation from 11:45 a.m. until 11:55 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and McKee present.

 

The Board participated in a 2007 pre-submittal budget workshop with the Community Events and Recreation, Buildings and Grounds, and Public Works, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:45p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON