BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of November 18, 2008

 

The Board met at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair, Paul Pearce and Jamie Tolfree present for a staff meeting.  Discussion included health insurance, Solid Waste personnel, and contracts, with no action taken.  The meeting recessed at 10:09 a.m.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair, Paul Pearce and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Justin Bush, Noxious Weed Control Coordinator reported on future funding sources, tractor storage, end of field season, student learning workdays, weed surveys along the Columbia River, and Title II program.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the exception of item #3 that was removed:

1.      Minutes for week of November 4, 2008.

2.      Liquor license renewal for American Legion Coy-Catlin Post 137.

3.      Acknowledge Claim for Damages from Riverview Community Bank.

4.      Contract renewal for 2009 with Elke Geiger to provide HIPAA consultation and on-site training and materials for Community Health.

5.      Contract renewal for 2009 with Reinelda Doody to provide Spanish/English interpreter services for mental health and chemical dependency clients and Community Health staff.

6.      Contract with Washington State Patrol to provide the Sheriff’s Office with the capability to submit collision reports electronically to the Department of Transportation and Department of Licensing.

7.      Amendment A to Interlocal agreement with the Office of the Secretary of State, Archives and Records Management Division amending the statement of work by defining the naming of images for all records in the project for pickup and duplication of essential court records for Skamania County Clerk.

 

Following discussion of a Claim for Damages from Riverview Community Bank, Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt and approve payment for the Claim for Damages.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 and reconvened at 10:36 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

Department Heads presented the following reports, followed by discussion regarding implementing a 4-10 work week with Friday closure and changing office hours of operation, with no action taken.

§         Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on the budget, risk management, and personnel.

§         Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on various projects.

§         Karen Witherspoon, Community Development Director reported on the National Scenic Area, environmental health, Wind River Watershed Council, Critical Areas update, FTR Gold update, Wind River Business Park, and credit card RFPs.

§         Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and public health.

§         Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on various facility projects.

§         Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Piper Road slide, Engineering Division projects, County Road projects, and ER&R.

§         Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on grant applications for transportation programs and personnel.

 

Arnold Bell, Safety Committee Chair reported on the Safety Committee meeting of November 13, 2008.  The Board reviewed and discussed the following reports:

§         Report #2008-19.  Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         Report #2008-20.  Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with representatives from the Bridge of the Gods Little League to discuss Home Valley ball field, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 and reconvened at 1:13 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss the 2009 Preliminary Budget and proposed resolutions for a loan and implementation of the 4-10 work week, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 and reconvened at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Senior Services to discuss contracts, 4-10 work week, and the Director position, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:37 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss fuel tanks, snow plow contracts, payroll issues, Regional Mobility Grant, Win Cams, and vehicle exchange, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Community Development to discuss WRIA 29A, long range project list, Critical Areas Ordinance update resolution, Public Participation Program, and the federal act on pool drains, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 and reconvened at 1:08 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss the 2009 Preliminary Budget, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 1:51 p.m. until 2:09 p.m., with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to notify Shelly Flood that, effective November 20, 2008, she would need to use accumulated leave and family medical leave, if available, and allow the Sheriff to hire up to a 60% employee, and to advise her that the full compensation benefit was extended from November 6, 2008 through November 19, 2008.

 

The Board continued in a workshop to discuss the 2009 Preliminary Budget, with no action taken.

 

 

The meeting recessed at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 and reconvened at 9:36 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board discussed health insurance, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending November 20, 2008 in the total amount of $536,607.49.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2008-65 loaning funds from Cumulative Reserve Loan Fund to Current Expense Fund.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:03 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 and reconvened at 10:35 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 10:35 a.m. until 10:58 a.m., with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Tolfree advised of ground disturbance of an archeological site at the Wind River Site, discovered after the move of a building that the County purchased from the Forest Service.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON