BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of November 25, 2008

 

The Board met at 9:37 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce and Jamie Tolfree present for a staff meeting.  Discussion included the budget, conference phone, updated agenda items, and Christmas in the Gorge Parade, with no action taken.  The meeting recessed at 9:42 a.m.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Coby Wright commented on the interview process for a Public Health Nurse position at Community Health.

 

Mary Repar requested a response to her letter regarding a pond issue in the Szydlo Road area.

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of November 18, 2008.

2.      Acknowledge receipt of special benefit assessment from Mosquito Control District.

3.      Certification of 2009 Property Tax Levies from taxing districts for collection in 2009.

4.      Resolution 2008-64 relating to the review and update of the Critical Areas Ordinance.

5.      Resolution 2008-67 partially repay Current Expense loans.

6.      Resolution 2008-68 Loan funds from Cumulative Reserve Loan Fund to Current Expense Fund.

7.      Award bid for snow plowing Forest Service 90 and 25 Roads to Creagan Excavating, Inc.

8.      Contract with Creagan Excavating, Inc for snow plowing Forest Service 90 and 25 Roads.

9.      Contract with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to provide funding for snow plowing at Wind River Area Sno-Parks and Lone Butte Sno-Park.

10.  Contract with Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to provide funding for snowmobile/sno-park enforcement services during the winter months.

11.  Contract with Southwest Washington Agency on Aging to provide funding for In-Home Care.

12.  Contract with Southwest Washington Agency on Aging to provide funding for Senior Transportation Services.

13.  Contract with Southwest Washington Agency on Aging to provide funding for multi-programs for Senior Services.

14.  Contract with BTG Holding Group, Inc, dba Infrastructure Software Services to develop a scope of work for Senior Services Transportation Software.

15.  2008-2009 Facilities and Recreation Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to set a public hearing for 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 11, 2008 to consider Resolution 2008-69 Supplemental Budget #6 for 2008 for various funds.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and reconvened at 10:34 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

Department Heads presented reports, followed by discussion regarding the process for hiring and terminating employees, with no action taken.

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

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

§         Karen Witherspoon, Community Development Director reported on office staffing, environmental health, and critical areas update.

§         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 facilities and projects.

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

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 10:40 a.m. until 10:57 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and reconvened at 11:33 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.  Commissioner Richardson was present via phone.

 

The Board participated in a workshop discuss a proposed memorandum of understanding with the City of Stevenson regarding Rock Creek flood mitigation, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2008-12 adopting Standards for Delivery of Public Defense Services.  Superior Court Judge Reynolds advised of state requirements for setting standards for public defense contracts.  No public was present.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve Ordinance 2008-12.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and reconvened at 2:11 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss the capital budget, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and reconvened at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss the budget, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending November 24, 2008 in the total amount of $63,898.01.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Community Health to discuss contracts/agreements and personnel, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve payroll for Community Health Chemical Dependency, pending approval of Supplemental Budget #6.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried to approve a 0.5% cost of living adjustment, retroactive to January 1, 2008 for employees exempted from union eligibility, consisting of Department Heads, Chief Deputies, County Engineer, Human Resources/Safety Specialist, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Prosecutor Office Manager.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 and reconvened at 9:49 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss a proposed memorandum of understanding with the City of Stevenson regarding Rock Creek flood mitigation, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss fuel tanks, payroll issues, and Solid Waste operating schedule, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss the Search and Rescue building, Community Health/Fairgrounds impacts of the City’s treatment plan protection, vehicle trade-in, and updates on various projects, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss the public participation plan, restaurant inspections, and transfer site inspections, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:54 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with representatives from Washington Counties Insurance to discuss health insurance, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 and reconvened at 12:32 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board continued in a workshop with representatives from Washington Counties Insurance to discuss health insurance, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON