BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of July 22, 2008

 

The Board met at 9:18 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 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 to discuss scheduling, an upcoming state audit, budget, Rock Creek conveyance, Wind River Business Park water right issue, and Forest Service issues, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 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.

 

Cyndi Soliz advised of concerns regarding speeding on Mabee Mine Road, requested a reduction in the speed limit on a specific section of the road, and offered to contribute to the coast of warning signage.

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of July 15, 2008.

2.      Special occasion liquor license for American Legion Coy-Catlin Post 137 for August 22-23, 2008 at Home Valley Park.

3.      Liquor license renewal for Gorge Crest Winery.

4.      Acknowledge receipt of Claim for Damages from Paul Wagoner.

5.      Resolution 2008-34 Call for Bids for the purchase of two (2) Hybrid SUV’s for Planning/Environmental Health Department and the Counseling Center, set deadline to receive bids for 4:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2008, set date to open bids for 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

6.      Authorization to purchase two new computers for new Skamania County Public Health positions.

7.      Authorize payment to Clark County Public Health for public health services provided per Interlocal Agreement with Clark County Public Health for March 2008 in the amount of $17,960.95 and April 2008 in the amount of $19,914.49.

8.      Contract with Allways Quality Construction for renovation of Wind River Business Park Building #2226.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of 10 sets of spring assemblies for snow plows, including mounts and shafts to extend the life of the plows.

 

The Board discussed Congressman Brian Baird’s upcoming Transitioning Economies Community Forum, with no action taken.

 

Debra Stein advised of concerns regarding speeding on Mabee Mines Road.

 

The Board discussed a proposal from Paul Spencer to form collaborative groups to work with Forest Service on various issues.

 

Department Heads presented the following reports, followed by discussion regarding an update on proposed Department of Transportation improvements to State Road 14, public transit program, 4-10 hour days per week work schedule, and proposed formation of a committee to develop a policy for cost savings for the county, with no action taken.

§         Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on the 2009 budget process and upcoming state audit.

§         Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director advised that the commercial freezer used in the Senior Meal Program was irreparable.

§         Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Rock Creek Slide website, Salmon Falls Park and Ride project, and Hot Springs Avenue grind and paving project.

§         Terry Blaisdell, Central Services Director reported on budget preparation and staffing.

§         Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on the pending application list, milfoil treatment, WRIA 29A Planning Unit Support meeting, proposed resort in the westend, and an upcoming joint Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners workshop regarding zoning.

§         Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on the purchase of the Forest Service modular at Wind River.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent reported on the Horizons Program, 4-H, forestry, gardening and pest management, and Title III projects.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 and reconvened at 11:24 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Peggy Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic Development Council and Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director to discuss Wind River Business Park, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 12:39 p.m. until 12.48 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 and reconvened at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, Skamania Mines Road, Mabee Mines Road speed limit request, and Malfait Tracts, with no action taken.

 

The Board discussed a payroll change notice for an Office Manager position in the Prosecutor’s Office and signing authority of the WSU Cooperative Extension Agent, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously to approve a letter to the Port of Skamania County in support of the Port’s economic development efforts in the construction of a new industrial/manufacturing facility.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 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 environmental health, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding litigation from 10:43 a.m. until 11:01 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board continued in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss National Scenic Area plan amendments, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and reconvened at 11:36 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss the modular office building location and setup, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 with Commissioner Richardson present.  Commissioner Pearce was present via phone.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending July 23, 2008 in the total amount of $288,223.35.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON