BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of April 8, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 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.

 

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

1.       Minutes for week of April 1, 2008.

2.       Acknowledge the City of Stevenson’s appointment of a representative from North Bonneville to serve on Skamania County Disability Board representing the Cities of Stevenson and North Bonneville for 2008.

3.       Acknowledge the City of Stevenson’s appointment of John Davis to serve on the Boundary Review Board for an unexpired term ending January 31, 2009.

4.       Set public hearing for 5:30 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 to consider Resolution 2008-20 amending Skamania County 2007 Comprehensive Plan to revise mapping errors and text to clarify the reference to the 1977 Comprehensive Plan A and subsequent amendments.

5.       Set public hearing for 9:30 AM Thursday, April 24, 2008 to consider Resolution 2008-22 Supplemental Budget #2 for 2008 to supplement budgets for various department funds due to unanticipated expenditures and revenues unknown at the time of approval of the 2008 Budget.

6.       Authorize the purchase of a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria for the Sheriff’s Department to replace vehicle #710.

7.       Resolution 2008-21 adopting Skamania County Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Safety-Sensitive Employees.

8.       Resolution 2008-23 celebrating Earth Day and providing some services free at Skamania County Transfer Sites.

9.       Contract amendment #1 with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WGAP) to increase the funding to WGAP by $53,794 for services and administration of birth through age three years and adult developmental disabilities services for FY 2007-2009.

10.   Contract with Northwest Service Academy to provide Wildfire Prevention Planning Intern for the Title III Firewise project.

11.   Contract with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to provide funding for the Canyon Creek and Washougal River Restoration project.

12.   Agreement renewal with Firstline Business Systems for support for Wordnet voice logging recorder.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of a laptop computer for the Sheriff’s Department to run the new version of 911 mapping software.

 

The Board discussed unfinished business from past meetings, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce gave an update on reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and County Payments.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:12 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008 and reconvened at 10:18 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board discussed an issue regarding an unbudgeted position at the Counseling Center, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss zoning and working draft maps, WRIA 29 implementation, and proposed Carson Flood Control Zone District, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and reconvened at 11:28 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss preparations for the community cleanup, garage sale, and auction, Courthouse/County snack and beverage vending machines, Fairgrounds renovation funding, and supplemental funding through state budget, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:59 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and reconvened at 1:24 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met with Brad Uhlig, Solid Waste Supervisor to discuss free services that will be allowed at County Transfer Sites in conjunction with Earth Day, notification to the public, and recycling bags, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Peggy Bryan, Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council to discuss a request for proposals for a marketing consultant/developer for Wind River Business Park, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and reconvened at 2:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Central Services to discuss servers and budget issues, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 3:40 p.m. until 4:25 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and reconvened at 9:48 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, with Commissioners Tolfree present and Commissioner Pearce present via phone.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending April 10, 2008 in the total amount of $290,229.80.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve payroll for the period ending March 31, 2008 in the total amount of $997,576.92.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:51 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 and reconvened at 10:33 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

Nancy Ryke, Mt. Adams District Ranger and Tom Mulder, Mount St. Helens Monument District Ranger gave updates on Forest Services activities.  Discussion included Gifford Pinchot Centennial, stewardship program, snow parks, summary of issues from previous meetings, huckleberry harvesting, Pine Creek, timber sales/thinning, staff vacancies, and Hemlock Dam.  Commissioner Pearce advised of the need to address issues concerning fire, jobs and healthy forest.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:31 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 and reconvened at 11:52 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in an executive session regarding personnel from 11:52 a.m. until 12:37 p.m., with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve filling a Mental Health Therapist/Case Manager position at Range 19, effective April 21, 2008.

 

The Board discussed Clark County Health, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:56 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 and reconvened at 9:39 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008 for a special meeting, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in an all day workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss zoning text changes, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON