BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of June 3, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 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 27, 2008.

2.      Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to consider an application from Friends of the Columbia Gorge for a change of classification to Open Space for Current Use Assessment for tax parcels 01-05-09-0-0-1000-00 and 01-05-09-0-0-1000-06 totaling 33 acres.

3.      Authorize the purchase of a steam cleaner/pressure washer for cleaning of equipment and parts for Public Works.

4.      Authorize the purchase of spring assemblies for snow plows including mounts and shafts to extend the life of the plows.

5.      Contract amendment #1 with Department of Licensing to extend the term to June 30, 2009 for providing licensing and titling services for vehicles and vessels.

6.      Contract amendment #2 with Department of Licensing deleting references to RCW 46.11 and 39.420 that are no longer applicable for providing licensing and titling services for vehicles and vessels.

7.      Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Washington State Department of General Administration for Public Works membership to allow for the purchase of goods and services utilizing the state contract process.

8.      Memorandum of Understanding and Membership Agreement with Washington State Association of Counties for Washington Counties Select Retrospective Rating Program.

9.      Agreement with Don McAndie to allow the use of Rock Creek Center to provide hearing aide services to seniors as part of the health promotion requirements under the contract with the Area Agency on Aging.

10.  Contract amendment #1 with Klickitat/Skamania Development Council for Protective Payee services for ADATSA clients, changing the contractor official business name to Washington Gorge Action Programs, increasing the amount, amending the payments for services to reflect current guidelines, defining guidelines for stipend expenditures, and rescinding the contract with Washington Gorge Action Programs dated April 1, 2008.

11.  Amendment #1 to Interlocal agreement with Stevenson-Carson School District 303 (SCSD)  for Forest Youth Success Title III Program amending the Price and Terms to include payment of a 12.5% administrative fee to SCSC for reimbursable expenses.

 

Sealed bids were opened for Hot Springs Avenue Grind and Overlay Project, which included the grind and overly of Ryan-Allen Road.  One bid was received.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to forward the following bid to Public Works for review and recommendation:

§         Kodiak Pacific Construction, Sherwood, OR 97062          $26,455

 

The Board gave updates on various meetings, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 and reconvened at 10:36 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

 

 

Department Head reports were presented as follow:

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

§         Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director gave an update on the Public Works Collective Bargaining Agreement approved by the Union and advised of an upcoming financial presentation.

§         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 Fairgrounds activities, vandalism, swim pool, and status of the Search and Rescue Building.

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

§         Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on the pending application list, zoning project, and the milfoil project at the mouth of Wind River.

§         Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on preparation for the new payroll system, upcoming meetings, donation to the meal program, and an upcoming banquet for nutrition site volunteers.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 and reconvened at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.  Commissioner Pearce joined the meeting at approximately 9:45 a.m.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, Birkenfeld property, wheel extractor for the Stevenson Transfer Site, and winter maintenance procedures, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and reconvened at 10:26 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss building in Swift Handout, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and environmental health, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and reconvened at 11:23 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss Rock Creek building, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and reconvened at 1:38 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Linda Fox, Associate Vice President and Dean, and Blair Wolfley, Southwest District Director for Washington State University (WSU) Extension to discuss WSU Extension services in Skamania County, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss a Nurse Practitioner new job description and salary range, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and reconvened at 2:55 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Administrative Services Director to discuss contracts, policies, public health, personnel and the budget, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and reconvened at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.  Commissioner Tolfree joined the meeting at approximately 9:23 a.m.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Auditor to discuss the voucher process, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending June 5, 2008 in the total amount of $191,578.25.

 

The Board discussed scheduling issues, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:12 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008 and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008 and reconvened at 4:38 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.  Commissioner Richardson was present via phone.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 4:38 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON