BOARD OF
SKAMANIA
Meeting
for Week of February 26, 2008
The Board met at 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at
the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners
James D. Richardson, Chair,
The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. Tuesday,
February 26, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion
carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the
exception of Item #13, that was removed:
1. Minutes for week of February
19, 2008.
2.
Liquor license
application for Carson Ridge Bed and Breakfast.
3.
Liquor license
renewal for Eagles Cliff Store & Campground.
4.
Set a public
hearing for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 to consider Ordinance 2008-04
extending the Interim Zoning controls for the Swift Subarea for six months.
5.
Contract with
Mosquito Control District to implement a control plan for 2008.
6. Agreement with Washington Gorge Action Programs for subrecipient of Community Development Block Grant funds to provide public services to low-and moderate-income persons within Skamania & Klickitat Counties.
7.
Contract
amendment #1 with Sound Resolutions to provide professional consulting services
for WRIA 29A Instream Flow Work – Parts B, and C-D, including facilitation of
up to 11 planning unit meetings.
8.
Contract
amendment #2 with Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc to complete technical work
to support Instream Flow decision-making by the WRIA 29A Planning Unit for
Parts C-D.
9.
Contract with
Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc to act as project manager to complete WRIA 29A
Instream Flow recommendations to the Department of Ecology.
10. Contract with Steve Norton to provide polygraph
services to youth ordered by Skamania County Juvenile Court.
11. Interagency agreement with Department of Agriculture
to provide funding for garlic mustard control.
12. Agreement with Sherman Technical Industries for lease
of real property known as Building #2226 at Wind River Business Park.
13. Agreement with Jeanie Smith for lease of real property
known as Cooler Space in Building #2130 at
14. Interlocal agreement with
15. Annual Certifications and Assurances to Department of
Transportation for FTA Grants that fund Dial-a-Ride transportation services and
capital replacement for Senior Services.
The
meeting recessed at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and reconvened at 10:16 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
The Board met with Department Heads from Central
Services,
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Marilyn Butler, Administrative Services Director reported on various
contracts, personnel, policies, and public health.
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Kirby Richards,
Community Health Director reported on a substance abuse audit, new building
relocation certification, and HIPPA training.
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Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director advised
of an upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meeting, upcoming Commissioners
public hearing regarding Ordinance 2008-03 Clearing and Grading, WRIA 29A
Planning Unit Support meeting, and upcoming 2008 community Growth Update Forum.
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The
meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and reconvened at 11:50 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
Peggy Bryan, Executive Director for Skamania County Economic
Development Council reported on the
The
meeting recessed at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
A public
hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2008-03 establishing a new Title 24 to Skamania
County Code entitled Clearing and Grading.
Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director gave a
staff report. Commissioner Pearce moved,
seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge
receipt of a letter from Fred Newman.
Comments from the public included the need to reference exemptions in
critical areas and to include the term agriculture, concern with definitions
for clearing and fill, grading standards, increased regulations, length of time
for issuance of permits, and a request to include the term clearing in
application requirements. The hearing
was closed to public comment. Following
deliberation by the Board the following motions were made:
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to amend subsection 24.02.020(5) as follows: “Clearing” means the destruction
and/or removal of all vegetation by manual, mechanical or chemical
methods resulting in entirely exposed mineral soils in an area
exceeding 10,000 square feet.
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to amend subsection 24.02.020(18) as follows: “Filling” means a deposit of
clean earth material, or concrete pieces or asphalt concrete
less than one cubic foot in volume.
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to add new subsection 24.02.060 (E) as follows: All exemptions as enumerated
in the Critical Area and Shoreline Ordinances.
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to add new subsection 24.02.060(F) as follows: Nothing herein may interfere
or overrule the Right to Farm Ordinance.
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to add new subsection 24.02.060(G) as follows: Nothing in this ordinance
shall be retroactive and all current projects are hereby vested.
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Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously
to amend section 24.02.070 as follows: Unless exempted under SCC Section
24.02.060, all persons proposing to conduct grading and/or clearing
activity within the jurisdictional boundaries of unincorporated Skamania County
Shall first apply for a grading permit.
Commissioner Pearce moved,
seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance 2008-03 with amendments.
The
meeting recessed at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and reconvened at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008, with
Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek,
The
meeting recessed at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and reconvened at
10:18 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.
The Board participated in a workshop with Planning
and Community Development to discuss updates to the fee resolution, Title 22
NSA text changes, WRIA 25/26 and 27/28, and WRIA 29A, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and reconvened at
11:24 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Pearce present.
The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities
and Recreation to discuss the Park and Recreation Master Plan, Bridge of the
Gods Little League, parking enforcement, and computer dedication, with no
action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and reconvened at 1:49
p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss the
budget, various contracts, personnel, and an upcoming department head retreat,
with no action taken.
The
Board participated in a workshop to discuss new structure for public health,
with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and reconvened at 1:57
p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.
A
public hearing was held to consider Resolution 2008-12 Supplemental Budget #1 to
supplement various funds that have unanticipated budgeted expenditures and
revenues for 2008. The Board discussed
the need for additional changes with the Administrative Services Director and
the Auditor. Commissioner Tolfree
moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to change all
references to Skamania County Business Park in the 2008 Budget to Wind River
Business Park. Commissioner Richardson
moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried to continue the
hearing to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2008 to allow for additional changes to
the Supplemental Budget.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending December 31, 2007 in
the total amount of $9,775.88.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and
motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending February 28, 2008 in
the total amount of $293,504.38.
The Board discussed a voucher to Spokane County Clerk for filing fees,
with no action taken.
The
meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS