BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of May 27, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners James D. Richardson, Chair and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of May 20, 2008.

2.      Acknowledge receipt of letter of retirement from Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent, effective August 31, 2008.

3.      Authorize Klickitat County to utilize Skamania County’s bid results for the purchase of a motor grader, as allowed under RCW 39.34 of the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

4.      Authorize the purchase of a rebar package for the foundation steel required for the construction of the new Search and Rescue Building.

5.      Resolution 2008-28 dissolving Wind River Public Development Authority Petty Cash Fund.

6.      Memorandum of Understanding between Sheriff and Juvenile Department to provide transport for juvenile offenders.

7.      Agreement with Washington State Patrol to provide funding for Domestic Marijuana Eradication/Suppression Program.

8.      Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Washington State Department of General Administration for Noxious Weed Control Program membership to allow for the rental of vehicles and to make purchases covered by State contract.

9.      Contract amendment #1 with Flowing Solutions, LLC to extend the term to December 31, 2008 to provide permitting design assistance for Wind River Boat Ramp project.

10.  Letter and Prospectus to Federal Highway Administration for 90 Road Improvement and Reconstruction Project.

 

A Certificate of Good Practice from Washington State County Road Administration Board was presented to the Public Works Director and County Engineer in recognition of compliance with state requirements for reporting and Standards of Good Practice for the year 2007.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent advised of his letter of resignation effective August 31, 2008 and reported on the Horizons Project, 4-H, forestry, gardening and pest management, and Title III projects.

 

Peggy Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council reported on Wind River Business Park.  Discussion included a vacate notice to a renter, current and potential leases, an upcoming meeting with representatives from NEON, water rights issues, and an update on a request for proposals for a  priority assessment.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and reconvened at 10:43 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Department Heads presented the following reports, followed by discussion regarding the new payroll system.

§         Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and gave an update on the Public Health Committee.

§         Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on an upcoming WRIA 29A Planning Unit Support meeting, zoning project, and upcoming meetings for the Columbia Gorge Commission and Environmental Health Committee.

§         Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Piper Road slide, Rock Creek, Engineering Division projects, and County Road projects.

§         Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director gave an update on the transition of the Area Agency on Aging to the Council of Governments and advised of a plan for parking Senior Services vehicles at the Grange/Shop area.

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

§         Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on a repair grant for the Fairgrounds, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, DASA All Providers meeting, Annex remodel, Rock Creek Community Services Building project, Golden Garter Theater, and Wind River Boat Launch.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and reconvened at 1:34 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2008-25 revising the 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to include a project on Wind River Road at approximately Milepost 8 and to correct a project sequencing error.  Larry Douglass, Public Works Director presented a staff report.  There was no public present.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2008-25.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to authorize repair of the transmission on Grader #331.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:40 pm. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and reconvened at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek and a recycling proposal at Stevenson Transfer Site, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and reconvened at 10:50 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss Underwood, Rock Creek Community Services Building estimate, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the Fairgrounds, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and reconvened at 9:42 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending May 29, 2008 in the total amount of $306,650.27.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:58 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008 and reconvened at 10:23 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2008-27 Supplemental Budget #3 for 2008 for various funds.  Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services presented a staff report.  There was no public present.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve Resolution 2008-27.

 

Commissioner Tolfree gave an update on a meeting and tour with representatives from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) scheduled for this afternoon at Hemlock.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON