BOARD OF
SKAMANIA
Meeting
for Week of April 22, 2008
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 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 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April
22, 2008 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room,
Commissioner
Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion carried unanimously
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ole
Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent reported on the hiring of Sally
Mansur as Classroom Assistant, Horizons Project, 4-H, Forestry, Gardening and
pest management, and Title III.
The Board met with Department Heads from Central
Services,
Department
Heads presented the following reports:
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Kirby Richards, Community Health Director reported on chemical
dependency, mental health, developmental disabilities, and Public Health
Committee.
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Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on facilities,
Bluegrass Festival, Fair, Prevention and upcoming events.
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Darlene Dickson, Senior Services Director reported on the rise in the
fuel bill for the Transportation Program, AAA Advisory Board visit, upcoming
Washington Sate Department of Transportation site visit, and upcoming staff
schedules.
Commissioner
Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried to surplus
the following vehicles to be sold at the County Surplus Sale & Auction on
April 26, 2008 at the Fairgrounds. The
following items are surpluses:
The
meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and reconvened at 1:37 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson,
Pearce and Tolfree present.
Linda
Schneider, Director of
The
Board participated in a workshop with the Community Health Director to discuss
public health, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and reconvened at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, with
Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Public Works that included a wetland presentation
and a consultant selected for Home Valley Pit, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 10:17a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 10:28
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 working draft zoning text with no action
taken.
The
meeting recessed at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at
11:27 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 upcoming Town Hall meeting on underage drinking,
smoking at the fairgrounds, fairgrounds improvements, and
The
meeting recessed at 12:25p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m.
the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.
The
Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss budget,
personnel, Forest Service, Casino, Public Health and the Administrator’s
schedule, with no action taken
The
meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and reconvened at 9:41
a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.
A public hearing was held to
consider Resolution 2008-22 Supplemental Budget #2 for 2008.
Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Pearce and motion
carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending April 24, 2008 in
the total amount of $190,257.56.
The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss meeting updates
and schedules, with no action taken.
The
meeting recessed at 10:16 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 and reconvened at 10:30
a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.
An Executive Session was held regarding personnel.
The
meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS