BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of September 2, 2008

 

The Board met at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 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.  Discussion included personnel, meeting updates, WRIA updates, public health, updates on Hemlock Dam and the Forest Service water system, and the 4-10 work schedule, with no action taken.  The meeting recessed at 9:50 a.m.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 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.

 

Bob Talent advised of concern with the lack of notification to private property owners by the Department of Ecology of their rules and restrictions in wetland areas, and the difficulties imposed on private landowners.

 

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

1.      Minutes for week of August 26, 2008.

2.      Planning and Community Development Administrative Assistant revised job description.

3.      Community Health Office Assistant V revised job description.

4.      Authorize Wasco County to utilize Skamania County’s bid results for the purchase of a motor grader, as allowed under RCW 39.34 of the Interlocal Cooperation Act.

5.      Resolution 2008-43 amending Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

6.      Resolution 2008-44 amending Vehicle Use and Maintenance Policy.

7.      Intergovernmental agreement with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide STOP Grant funding to improve criminal justice and community response to violence against women.

8.      Contract with TerraScan to provide on-site training for Assessor’s Tax Sifter On-Line Information Program.

9.      Contract with Washington State Military Department to provide funding for reimbursement of eligible expenses for Enhanced 911 Wireline and Wireless costs.

10.  Memorandum of Agreement with the Office & Professional Employees Union Local #11 approving amendments to the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

11.  Contract with NW Hydro-Mulchers, Inc for hydro-seeding and mulching services during 2008 projects.

12.  Contract change order #1 with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc amending the description of work and increasing the amount by $6,250 for development of a Reclamation Plan for Home Valley Pit.

13.  Contract change order #2 with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc extending the term to October 31, 2008 for development of a Reclamation Plan for Home Valley Pit.

 

The Board considered Ordinance 2008-10 extending the Interim Zoning Controls for the Swift Subarea for six months.  Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director presented a staff report, recommended approval and recommended setting a public hearing to receive public comments. 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance 2008-10 extending the Interim Zoning Controls for the Swift Subarea for six months and set a public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 to receive public comments regarding action approving Ordinance 2008-10.

 

Sally Newell advised of her concerns regarding the proposed Commercial Resource Zone and proposed permitted uses allowed in the Zone.

 

John Carlson, Emergency Management Coordinator reported on monitoring of Mount St. Helens, Piper Road/Rock Creek Landslide, Region IV Multi-Agency Coordination, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Clark County American Red Cross, Emergency Management Performance Grant, Washington State Staging Area Working Group, Firewise Program, Community Emergency Response Team Program, Local Emergency Planning Committee, National Incident Management System compliance, Mt. Hood Planning Team, and Search and Rescue.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and reconvened at 10:35 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

Department Heads presented reports, followed by discussion regarding the Sheriff’s Spillman System, contract amendments, the need to create a Fair Board of Trustees, funding for the senior nutrition program, public health, Salmon Falls Park and Ride, and extension of the ad for a public health nurse, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and reconvened at 11:08 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson, Pearce and Tolfree present.

 

Linda Schneider, Director for Washington Gorge Action Programs gave an update on the food bank, fund raising, Homeless Housing, THOR Program, agency assessment, and Second Hand Rose.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and reconvened at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, with Commissioner Tolfree present.  Commissioner Pearce was present via phone.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss ER&R Policy changes, Malfait Park, snow blower price range, and fuel updates, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Administrative Services to discuss policies, personnel, budget, and risk management, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Facilities and Recreation to discuss child care and facilities issues, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:48 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, and reconvened at 12:03 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.  Commissioner Pearce was present via phone.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 12:03 p.m. until 12:43 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:43 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending September 4, 2008 in the total amount of $365,632.56.

 

Commissioner Pearce joined the meeting at 9:45 a.m. via phone.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:45 a.m. until 10:05 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON